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Iran has attacked at least 16 ships since its war with the US and Israel began two weeks ago. AFP

France pushes for Gulf convoys to protect shipping

Negotiations with Iran 'prerequisite' to safely reopen Strait of Hormuz, Paris says

Iranian filmmaker views her homeland's 'living nightmare'

Ukraine-tested Shahed interceptors offered to Gulf states as Iran threat grows

Norway police arrest three brothers linked to US embassy bombing in Oslo

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