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- Tehran says access to Strait of Hormuz could hinge on its approval if pressure continues
- Donald Trump insists blockade will stay until a broader deal on Iran’s nuclear program is reached
- Twin breakthroughs in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz have raised hopes of a permanent end to the conflict
- Authorities warn of penalties for unauthorized pilgrims as preparations intensify
- Move aims to streamline crowd control for one of the world’s largest religious gatherings
- Flight tracker websites still showed no international flights crossing Iran, and several avoiding its airspace by making long detours
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![Pakistan’s military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran]( "Pakistan’s military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran")
- Field Marshal Asim Munir met several top Iranian leaders during the trip
- British nationals, including a 16-year-old, tried to set fire to offices of Persian-language outlet by throwing an “ignited container” that landed in a car park
- Attack part of a “sustained effort to intimidate Iran International and silence independent Persian-language journalism beyond Iran’s borders,” outlet said
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![10-man Al-Ahli march into AFC Champions League semi-finals but Al-Ittihad crash out]( "10-man Al-Ahli march into AFC Champions League semi-finals but Al-Ittihad crash out")
- Al-Ahli defeat Johor Darul Ta’zim of Malaysia 2-1 despite losing Ali Majrashi to a red card in the first half
- Al-Ittihad fall to a 1-0 defeat by Machida Zelvia, with a late equalizer by Danilo Pereira ruled out for handball
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