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Lawyer for American Detained in Iran Says Hostage Deal Is 'Easiest Problem on the Table'
Ryan Fayhee, representing Abdolreza Valizadeh detained over a year, says releasing the six Americans held in Iran could build trust in fragile ceasefire negotiations.
Japan Issues Mega-Quake Advisory After 7.7 Magnitude Quake Off Northern Coast
The government warns a 1% chance of mega-quake in the next week, compared to 0.1% normally, following Monday's powerful tremor near the Chishima trench.
Transgender Veteran Challenges Virginia Congressman in Redistricting-Era Primary
Bree Fram, forced out of the military by Trump's executive order, mounts long-shot bid against Rep. James Walkinshaw in district reshaped by Virginia referendum.
LIVE UPDATES: Hormuz Whiplash As Iran Drops 'Any Vessel' Threat
Iranian government appears to walk back threats against international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid intensifying domestic protests
DOJ Declines to Assist France's Investigation Into Musk's X Platform
The Justice Department's Office of International Affairs accused French authorities of using criminal law to regulate speech in a manner that conflicts with the First Amendment.
Ex-Hostage Envoy Warns Iran May Use Detained Americans as Leverage in Nuclear Talks
Former U.S. hostage negotiator Roger Carstens says six Americans remain held in Iranian prisons, warning Tehran could use them as bargaining chips in ongoing nuclear negotiations.
Mamdani Cites Tupac in Criticizing Iran War Costs, Citing $28 Billion Price Tag
New York City mayor quoted the late rapper while arguing the Iran conflict should be opposed on economic as well as political grounds.
US Navy Releases Photos of Fresh Meals, Pushes Back on Reports of Food Shortages on Middle East Warships
Pentagon officials say reports of inadequate food aboard USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli during Operation Epic Fury are 'blatantly false,' with 30+ days of supplies onboard.
US-Iran Talks Take Sudden, Uncertain Shift With Sweeping Claims on Both Sides
European allies launch 49-country diplomatic effort as Trump claims deal while Tehran denies agreement on Strait of Hormuz.
How Travelers Can Navigate Rising Flight Costs as Iran War Squeezes Jet Fuel Supplies
Jet fuel prices have doubled since late February, prompting airlines to raise fares and reduce routes as the conflict threatens global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.