KIU says KDP, PUK responded ‘positively’ to initiative to end deadlock “The political deadlock will be broken, and a suitable mechanism will be set for how to activate the parliament and form the new government cabinet,” the Islamic party said.

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Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, lays slain leader to rest

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Iran discusses Hormuz Strait with Oman and Turkey

Steep fall in Hormuz ship crossings after new US-Iran strikes