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Vietnam Farms Hit by the War in Iran

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via NYT > World News The war in Iran, now in a two-week ceasefire, drove up the costs of fertilizer and fuel, pressuring farmers far from the Gulf. Our Vietnam bureau chief, Damien Cave, reports from the Mekong Delta on how the strain on the rice industry is signaling food supply problems and higher prices to come.
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Uncertainty Clouds Cease-Fire as Lebanon and Gulf States Are Struck

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via NYT > World News A day after a pause in fighting was announced between the United States and Iran, many questions remained, including the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump’s Threats of War Crimes Intensify Pressure on General Caine

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via NYT > World News The president’s apocalyptic rhetoric clashes with the responsibility of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to protect the military’s honor.
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U.S. Warns of Cyberattacks Tied to Iran on Water and Energy Systems

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via NYT > World News The warning did not name specific facilities that had been struck or say whether any damage had been done.
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As Trump Deadline Looms, Iran and U.S. Mix Threats With Hints of Deal

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via NYT > World News One potential off-ramp appeared when Iran offered a 10-point counterproposal for ending the war that President Trump called a significant step, if “not good enough.”
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Israel Steps Up Attacks on Lebanon, Killing Dozens

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via NYT > World News Sunday was a particularly deadly day, as Israel targeted areas around the country — including a Christian area long regarded as safe by residents.
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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday

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via NYT > World News President Trump taunted Iran on social media, while strikes continued in Iran, Israel, Lebanon and some Gulf states.
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