Middle East Conflict
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U.S. fires on 2 Iranian tankers as it awaits ‘serious offer’ from TehranThe attacks and an overnight exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz cast more doubt on a tenuous month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect.WorldMay 8
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U.S. and Iran prepare for talks, Israel agrees to Lebanon negotiationsIran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency, close to the Revolutionary Guard, claimed that talks set for Saturday wouldn’t happen unless Israel stopped its attacks in Lebanon.WorldApr 10
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Iran and Trump trade threats, dispute ceasefire talks as war drags onTrump struck a belligerent tone Wednesday, demanding that Iran stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz or the U.S. would bomb the Islamic Republic 'back to the Stone Ages.'WorldApr 1
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Carney condemns Israel’s ‘illegal invasion’ of Lebanon, calls for ceasefireCarney told reporters in French that a ceasefire is necessary between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, against which Israeli forces have launched a renewed offensive.CanadaMar 31
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As Iran war rages, are attacks on civilian infrastructure war crimes?The growing Iran conflict has led to airstrikes on infrastructure across the Middle East, which some experts say could amount to war crimes if carried out.WorldMar 31
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Iran has received ceasefire plan proposal as strikes persist, officials sayAt least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division will be sent to the Mideast, and the Pentagon is sending about 5,000 more Marines and thousands of sailors to the region.WorldMar 25
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Canadians mark Eid al-Fitr amid ‘growing concerns’ from global tensionsMuslims across Canada are celebrating Eid al-Fitr while some reflect on conflict affecting loved ones abroad, as leaders highlight unity, charity and renewal.CanadaMar 20
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Canada knew ‘from the beginning’ CAF wouldn’t help attack Iran: ministerDefence Minister David McGuinty said the Canadian Armed Forces 'are not involved in the prosecution of this war' while underscoring that position is not going to change.CanadaMar 17
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Tories slam Liberals for not disclosing strike on Kuwait military baseCanada has an operational support hub at the Ali Al-salem Air Base, which also hosts the U.S. Air Force and was reportedly hit by an Iranian missile on March 1.CanadaMar 12
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Canada pledges $37M for Lebanon civilian aid amid Israel, Hezbollah fightThe government says the funding will go through United Nations agencies and the Red Cross to provide food, medical services, shelter and clean water.CanadaMar 12
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