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Trump says Iran agreed to stop funding Hamas, Hezbollah, will hand over uranium

Iran has "agreed to everything," said Trump, adding that the current US blockade against Iranian traffic in the Strait of Hormuz will remain until a deal is reached.

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IDF officers in southern Lebanon claim they were not informed of ceasefire deal

A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was announced by US President Donald Trump on Thursday and began at midnight (Israel time) on the night between Thursday and Friday.

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IDF to continue to attack Hezbollah in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

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Strait of Hormuz open for all ships following Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Trump confirms

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that ships wanting to cross the Strait will need to do so on the coordinated route announced by the Islamic regime.

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