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What to Know as Ceasefire in the Iran War Hangs in the Balance

by Jon Gambrell and Associated Press April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

The ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran is scheduled to expire at 8 p.m. Tuesday as Pakistan prepares for possible new talks.

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Opinion | The Iran War’s Aftermath Is Headed Toward Disaster

by Farah N. Jan April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again in Response to Israel Attacks in Lebanon, Threatening Ceasefire

by Bassem Mroue, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and Associated Press April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

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Trump Threatens ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ Unless Iran Deal Is Reached

by Bassem Mroue, Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Samy Magdy and Associated Press April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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Iran Rejects Ceasefire Plan After Trump’s Easter Threat to Blow Up Civilian Bridges, Power Plants

by Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Bassem Mroue, Will Weissert and Associated Press April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

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Fact-Checking Trump’s False Claims in His Speech About the Iran War

by Paul Wiseman, Jon Gambrell, Calvin Woodward and Associated Press April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

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Iran Dismisses US Ceasefire Plan, Issues Counterproposal as Strikes Land Across the Mideast

by Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Munir Ahmed, Aamer Madhani and Associated Press March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

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Opinion | The Iran War Is Unleashing Invisible Health Threats

by Armin Sorooshian March 25, 2026March 24, 2026

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Iran War Fuels Surge in Gas Prices for Mississippi Drivers, as National Prices Hit Highest Level Since 2023

by Jaylin R. Smith, Wyatte Grantham-Philips and Associated Press March 19, 2026March 19, 2026