Iran has denied reports that it offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in return for the US lifting its naval blockade, with the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency saying Tehran has made no fresh proposal to Pakistani mediators.

President Donald Trump cast his midterm ballot in Florida, saying he voted for Republicans across the ticket before heading to campaign in Georgia. He also defended several GOP candidates and election-related legal moves, while reiterating that the US could either reach a deal with Iran or resume military action.

State attorney general said Trump’s justice department’s directive to verify 20,000 ballots is completely improper

Former president speaks to crowd of thousands in support of Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate and Democratic ticket

Death inside Folkston facility comes as officials allegedly threaten hunger strikers there with force-feeding

Agreement with more than 1,300 victims of clergy members and lay leaders would resolve long legal fight