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Members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps.

The Revolutionary Guards are taking over Iran

The Revolutionary Guards appear to have taken control of both the state and the war — so who can strike a deal with the President

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"Artificial intelligence will move from our mobile phones to humanoids" soon, Melania Trump says. (AP PHOTO)

WATCH: Robot joins Melania Trump to tout AI teachers

A humanoid robot has accompanied the US first lady as she arrived at the White House for the final day of a summit on education and technology.

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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last met in South Korea in October. (AP PHOTO)

‘Monumental’: Trump locks in key date with Xi

US President Donald Trump has delayed his state visit to China due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, locking in a new date just weeks away.

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Senator Chris Murphy told NBC over the weekend, ‘We’ve never seen this level of incompetence in war-making in this country’s history.’ Really? Let’s take a tour of some of the recent history.

The war in Iran is going better than you think

Senator Chris Murphy told NBC over the weekend, ‘We’ve never seen this level of incompetence in war-making in this country’s history.’ Really? Let’s take a tour of some of the recent history.

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Donald Trump says Iran has sent the US a ‘very big’ present.

Trump says Iran sent US ‘very big’ secret ‘present’

President Donald Trump has revealed that Iran sent the US a ‘very big present’ of ‘tremendous’ value. Here is what we know.

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Iran has reportedly lifted some restrictions on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. (EPA PHOTO)

Iran reveals who can now pass through Strait of Hormuz

Some vessels have reportedly been given the green light from Iran to have safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what we know

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Donald Trump signals Iran deal as US boosts military presence.

Trump claims Iran talks underway as tensions escalate

Conflicting signals emerge as the US claims talks with Iran, while tensions across the Gulf remain high.

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An unusual burst of activity early Monday, minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows.

Billion dollar ‘bet’ minutes before Trump’s post pays off

‘Someone with access to privileged information appears to have made hundreds of millions in profit by trading on a political secret before it became public.’

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Oil prices fall as Trump postpones energy attacks.

Oil prices fall as Trump postpones energy attacks

Benchmark prices fell 9 per cent to around $US97.50 after US President Donald Trump gave Iran five days to respond to peace talks.

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President Donald Trump speaks with the media before boarding Air Force One.

Trump hails 'major points of agreement' in Iran talks

There have been United States-Iran talks and a deal could be done soon to settle the war, US President Donald Trump says.

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The US has warned Iran to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to Iran escalates war tensions

US President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iranian power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.

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Donald Trump is considering ‘winding down’ military action against Iran.

‘Winding down’: Trump signals Iran war may scale back

Donald Trump has signalled the US may reduce military action against Iran as strikes hit Natanz and fears grow over oil supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

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