Massive explosion at Iranian port linked to missile fuel
A massive blast at Shahid Rajaei port near Bandar Abbas killed eight and injured hundreds as a shipment of sodium perchlorate rocket fuel was reportedly involved. The fire burned for hours with helicopters dropping water while details of the cause remained unclear amid regional talks on Iran's nuclear program.
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Abbas names Hussein al Sheikh as new PLO vice president
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas designated Hussein al Sheikh, a veteran aide, as vice president of the PLO and caretaker leader potential, positioning him as Fatah’s front-runner to succeed the 89 year old leader while signaling reforms amid calls for broader PA rehabilitation.
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Iran and U S hold hours of talks in Oman
Iran and the United States held in depth negotiations in Muscat over Tehran's advancing nuclear program. The talks lasted over four hours and ended with a promise to meet again soon, possibly next weekend in Europe, with Oman mediating. Both sides called the discussions positive and productive and noted ongoing differences remain.
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