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Iran Says To Form Naval Alliance With Persian Gulf States To Ensure Regional Stability.

Shahram Irani, commander of the Iranian Navy (file photo)

Shahram Irani, commander of the Iranian Navy (file photo)

Iran's navy commander said his country and Saudi Arabia, as well as three other Persian Gulf states, plan to form a naval alliance that will also include India and Pakistan, Iranian media reported on June 3. "The countries of the region have today realized that only cooperation with each other brings security to the area," Iranian naval commander Shahram Irani was quoted as saying. He did not elaborate on the shape of the alliance that he said would be formed soon. Iran has recently been trying to mend its strained ties with several Persian Gulf Arab states. In March, Saudi Arabia and Iran ended seven years of hostility under a China-mediated deal, stressing the need for regional stability and economic cooperation. To read the original story by Reuters, click here .

President of Planned Parenthood on Arizona’s vote to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban.

President of Planned Parenthood on Arizona’s vote to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with the president of Planned Parenthood, Alexis McGill Johnson, on the Arizona House decision to repeal the 1864 abortion ban. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events...

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Stay Tuned NOW with Gadi Schwartz - April 24 - NBC News NOW.

Stay Tuned NOW with Gadi Schwartz - April 24 - NBC News NOW.

Biden signs foreign aid package into law, the U.S. secretly sent long range missiles to Ukraine, and the LAPD move in to break up pro-Palestinian protests on the campus of USC. 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Biden signs $95B foreign aid package 02:49 U....

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Rissi Palmer describes impact of Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter”.

Rissi Palmer describes impact of Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter”.

Abby Phillip speaks with country and pop artist Rissi Palmer about CNN’s upcoming documentary on MAX, “Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville’s Renaissance.” The documentary examines Beyonce’s historical moment as the first black woman to top Billbo...

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TikTok plans lawsuit over possible ban, Haley gets sizable Pennsylvania vote, more - America Decides.

TikTok plans lawsuit over possible ban, Haley gets sizable Pennsylvania vote, more - America Decides.

President Biden signs foreign aid package into law; House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to ev...

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Weeks of flooding in East Africa kills dozens

Weeks of flooding in East Africa kills dozens

Parts of Kenya, Burundi, and Tanzania have been hit with heavy rains and flooding, forcing thousands to evacuate. Officials there are pleading for help. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news bran...

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Flint, Michigan residents still fighting for safe water 10 years after crisis.

Flint, Michigan residents still fighting for safe water 10 years after crisis.

10 years after the water crisis in Flint, Mich., where the city's drinking water was contaminated, people are saying it still has not been fully resolved. A plaintiff in the lawsuit against Flint tells NBC News' Maggie Vespa that the fight for the...

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