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Iran war: What is happening on day 13 of US-Israel attacks?

US and Israeli strikes on Iran have killed over 1,348 civilians, triggering Iranian retaliation including cyberattacks and threats to energy markets, with President Pezeshkian demanding recognition of rights, reparations, and international guarantees to end the conflict.
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2 hours ago

Analysis: The war on Iran is at a crossroads

Regional conflict and airspace restrictions threaten Gulf economic stability by disrupting global trade and deterring foreign investment, challenging the region's 20-year development model.
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4 hours ago

Iran targets Gulf nations with missiles, drones as oil prices soar

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries, targeting fuel infrastructure and oilfields in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE, causing regional instability and oil price surges.
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1 hour ago

Trump suggests he could take control of the Strait of Hormuz - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Trump's suggestion to control the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's blockade threatens global oil supplies, with Brent crude surging to $118.60 before stabilizing above $100, risking an energy crisis.
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10 hours ago

Trump Claims Key Waterway Is In Great Shape' as Iran Continues Attacking Vessels in It

President Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is secure despite Iran striking multiple vessels and restricting traffic following U.S. and Israeli bombing campaigns.
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1 hour ago

Trump suggests he could take control of the Strait of Hormuz - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Trump's suggestion to control the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's blockade threatens global oil supplies, with Brent crude surging to $118.60 before stabilizing above $100, risking an energy crisis.
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10 hours ago

Trump Claims Key Waterway Is In Great Shape' as Iran Continues Attacking Vessels in It

President Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is secure despite Iran striking multiple vessels and restricting traffic following U.S. and Israeli bombing campaigns.
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16 hours ago

Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf

Iran escalated attacks on civilian infrastructure and Gulf shipping while US and Israeli forces conducted airstrikes, with Iranian officials warning of prolonged economic disruption through energy supply threats.
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Iran says it targets Israeli bases, accuses Israel of targeting hospitals

Iran's military claims to have targeted Israeli military bases and Shin Bet headquarters with drones as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran enters its third week, with Israel responding with wide-scale air strikes.
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16 hours ago

Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf

Iran escalated attacks on civilian infrastructure and Gulf shipping while US and Israeli forces conducted airstrikes, with Iranian officials warning of prolonged economic disruption through energy supply threats.
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1 day ago

Iran war live updates: Regime issues threat against protesters; US destroyed' mine laying ships near strait of Hormuz

Iran's police chief warns against street protests while security forces patrol; Israel conducts strikes on Iranian military targets; Iran reports over 1,300 civilian deaths and 10,000 civilian sites hit; US destroys Iranian mine-laying vessels near Strait of Hormuz.
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3 hours ago

The Gulf war is reshaping how Asia works

U.S.-Iran tensions are prompting Asian governments and companies to implement remote work policies, energy conservation measures, and supply regulations to address fuel and energy shortages.
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Southeast Asia shuts offices, limits travel as oil crisis deepens

Southeast Asian countries dependent on Strait of Hormuz oil imports face energy shortages, prompting governments to implement fuel price controls and reduce work schedules.
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The Gulf war is reshaping how Asia works

U.S.-Iran tensions are prompting Asian governments and companies to implement remote work policies, energy conservation measures, and supply regulations to address fuel and energy shortages.
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Southeast Asia shuts offices, limits travel as oil crisis deepens

Southeast Asian countries dependent on Strait of Hormuz oil imports face energy shortages, prompting governments to implement fuel price controls and reduce work schedules.
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4 hours ago

Students among 17 dead in RSF drone attack in Sudan's White Nile State

This horrific crime represents a continuation of the violations committed by the RSF in White Nile State. Over the past two days, several civilian facilities have been targeted, including a student dormitory, a power station, and several residential neighborhoods, in an escalation that reflects a continued pattern of targeting civilians without regard for international humanitarian law, which criminalizes such acts.
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Gordon Brown calls for international criminal court for crimes against children

An international criminal court for crimes against children should be established to protect schools as safe havens with the same legal status as hospitals during armed conflicts.
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14 hours ago

UN's failure to stop Iranian attacks sending dangerous signal': Qatar

Qatar's UN ambassador condemned Iranian missile and drone strikes as violations of international law, urging the Security Council to take immediate action to prevent further attacks on Gulf nations.
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14 hours ago

UN's failure to stop Iranian attacks sending dangerous signal': Qatar

Qatar's UN ambassador condemned Iranian missile and drone strikes as violations of international law, urging the Security Council to take immediate action to prevent further attacks on Gulf nations.
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Saudi Aramco CEO Warns "Iran war will have 'catastrophic consequences' for global oil market"

A potential Iran-related closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of global oil passes daily, could trigger catastrophic oil price increases affecting energy stocks, retirement accounts, and broad index funds.
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Bangladesh parliament meets after uprising, elections ushered in new gov't

After more than a decade and a half of fascist and subservient rule, the activities of parliament are beginning today with representatives elected by the people. The fallen dictatorship made parliament dysfunctional, instead of making it the centre of all national activities. We will make parliament the centre of all debates and arguments aimed at resolving the country's problems.
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The Hundred 2026: men's player auction updates live

Jonny Bairstow, Adil Rashid and Jordan Cox are some of the big domestic names up for grabs. Among the overseas, there's been an update overnight from the ECB: Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock, Shaheen Afridi, Allah Ghazanfar and Peter Siddle (still going!) are no longer on the auction list.
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Two oil tankers exploded after being attacked by boats laden with explosives in the Gulf - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Two oil tankers were attacked and set ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters, killing one crew member and prompting rescue of 38 survivors, escalating maritime security threats in the Gulf region.
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Al Jazeera sees bombs being loaded onto US planes at UK base

Al Jazeera documented bunker-busting bombs being loaded onto US military aircraft at a UK base for potential use against Iran, raising questions about British military involvement.
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Indonesia, Australia to expand security cooperation with Japan, PNG

Indonesia and Australia are expanding security cooperation to include Japan and Papua New Guinea through trilateral arrangements and joint military training facilities.
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US 'used outdated intelligence' to hit Iran school in attack that killed 184; Iran targets Dubai international airport as strikes escalate

Since February 28, multiple ships have been attacked in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global trade routes through which one-fifth of world oil and liquefied natural gas passes.
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Dismay as ancient heritage sites across Iran damaged in US-Israel bombing

The most serious confirmed damage to date has been to Tehran's Golestan palace, dating back to the 14th century, and the 17th-century Chehel Sotoon palace in Isfahan. Judging from videos and public statements, neither historic building was hit by a missile directly but the shock wave from nearby blasts and possibly some missile debris, shattered glass and brought down tiles and masonry.
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Ukraine showed NATO artillery crews how to use drones. Now they're figuring out how to make them work in the Arctic.

NATO forces in the Arctic are adopting drone-assisted targeting tactics learned from Russia's Ukraine invasion, but Arctic conditions create significant operational challenges for equipment designed for temperate climates.
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7 hours ago

Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war with no end in sight

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil supplies, with Asia facing severe crude import disruptions as Middle Eastern producers reduce output and emergency reserves deplete.
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8 hours ago

Iran's authorities warn against protests as Israel threatens Basij forces

Iranian police chief warns that protesters acting at foreign behest will be treated as enemies, with security forces prepared to use force against anti-establishment demonstrations.
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5 hours ago

UN Security Council adopts resolution condemning Iran's attacks in the Gulf

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf nations and Jordan, with 13 votes in favor, 2 abstentions, and unprecedented support from 135 cosponsoring countries.
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9 hours ago
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Calls grow for Strait of Hormuz ship escorts as Iran escalates attacks

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Calls grow for Strait of Hormuz ship escorts as Iran escalates attacks

Multiple cargo vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least four seafarers, while Iran's threats have halted nearly all traffic through this critical oil shipping route.
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12 hours ago

US intelligence sees direct attacks by Iran on oil tankers as greater risk than mines

Direct Iranian attacks using drones or ballistic missiles pose the greatest threat to oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially causing significant disruption to global oil trade despite US military interventions.
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10 hours ago

Proud as a Qatari': Country's PM salutes resilience amid Iranian attacks

Qatar's Prime Minister affirms government commitment to maintaining normal life despite Iranian attacks on military and civilian sites, praising citizens' unity and resilience.
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6 hours ago

Oil price tops $100 again as Iran strikes economic targets across Middle East

Oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel as Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern energy facilities disrupted regional shipping and port operations, overwhelming efforts to stabilize markets through massive government reserve releases.
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6 hours ago

Oil price tops $100 again as Iran strikes economic targets across Middle East

Oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel as Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern energy facilities disrupted regional shipping and port operations, overwhelming efforts to stabilize markets through massive government reserve releases.
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6 hours ago

Stephanie Ruhle Hammers Trump Over His Description Iran War: Does That Sound Like a Little Excursion to You?'

President Trump characterized a military conflict with Iran that killed over 1,000 people, including children, as a brief 'excursion,' prompting criticism from media figures for misrepresenting the severity of the ongoing war.
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6 hours ago

Video shows US forces destroying some of Iran's old American-made warplanes

US Central Command released footage of airstrikes destroying Iranian aircraft including C-130 Hercules, P-3F Orion, and Il-76 transport planes, systematically degrading Iran's aging air capabilities.
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10 hours ago

Iran war live: Oil tankers hit in Iraq, Tehran sets 3 conditions for peace

Iranian President Pezeshkian demands recognition of Tehran's rights, war reparations, and international guarantees against future aggression to end the conflict, while regional tensions escalate with attacks on oil tankers and interception of Iranian missiles and drones.
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5 hours ago

China's key NPC meeting comes to a close as lower growth target set

The 15th iteration of the five-year plan, an economic roadmap for 2026 to 2030, also set targets for inflation, the fiscal deficit ratio and urban unemployment. China has set the longterm goal of becoming a moderately developed country by 2035 and raising gross domestic product (GDP) per capita to $20,000.
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Who bombed the Iranian girls' school, killing more than 170? What we know

A missile strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Iran killed over 170 people, mostly schoolgirls, becoming the deadliest incident in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
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5 hours ago

Five vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines

The ships targeted in late-night attacks on Wednesday in the Gulf near Iraq were the Marshall Islands-flagged Safesea Vishnu and the Zefyros, which had loaded fuel cargoes in Iraq, two Iraqi port officials told the Reuters news agency. We recovered the body of a foreign crew member from the water, one port security official said, as Iraqi rescue teams continued searching for other missing seafarers.
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10 hours ago

China's rubber-stamp parliament set to approve ethnic unity' law

China's NPC will approve new laws including ethnic unity legislation that prioritizes Mandarin over minority languages in schools, reflecting Xi Jinping's sinicization policy.
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Iran war: Fuel prices jump as Iran steps up shipping attacks

Oman evacuated all vessels from Mina Al Fahal oil export terminal as a precautionary measure following drone strikes that caused a fire at Salalah Port.
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10 hours ago

Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli restrictions on Palestinian access to the old city of Jerusalem and its places of worship constituted a flagrant violation to international law, including international humanitarian law, the historical and legal status quo, and the principle of unrestricted access to places of worship.
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15 hours ago

Iran Plans To Boycott World Cup Due To FIFA Peace Prize Winner's Murderous, Unprovoked War | Defector

Iran's sports minister announced the country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, citing U.S. military actions and the assassination of Iranian leadership as reasons for withdrawal.
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Nearly 800,000 people displaced by war against Iran and Lebanon

A February 28 U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and Lebanon displaced 767,700 people and left 14.1 million existing refugees in extreme vulnerability, while a 30% reduction in global humanitarian funding in 2025 severely constrains response capacity.
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Iran fires missiles, drones at Gulf nations as ship hit in Strait of Hormuz

Iran launched its 37th wave of attacks on day 12 of conflict, firing missiles and drones at US and Gulf targets while facing heavy strikes, as the UN Security Council prepared to vote on a GCC resolution demanding Iran halt attacks on Arab neighbors.
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22 hours ago

Siren economy': Why tactical wins fail to bring Israel strategic safety

Israel's tactical assassinations, including eliminating Iran's supreme leader, fail to provide strategic security or prevent retaliatory cycles, creating a security achievement gap between tactical victories and actual safety.
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19 hours ago

Iran attacks oil facilities and Dubai airport as concerns mount over global energy supplies

Iran escalated military attacks on Persian Gulf shipping, airports, and financial institutions while facing Israeli and American airstrikes, disrupting global energy supplies and regional commerce.
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20 hours ago

Iran's new supreme leader may have been wounded at the start of the war, Israeli intelligence says | Fortune

Iran escalated regional attacks on commercial shipping and infrastructure across the Persian Gulf while Israeli intelligence claims Iran's new supreme leader was wounded during the conflict's start.
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19 hours ago

Iran attacks oil facilities and Dubai airport as concerns mount over global energy supplies

Iran escalated military attacks on Persian Gulf shipping, airports, and financial institutions while facing Israeli and American airstrikes, disrupting global energy supplies and regional commerce.
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20 hours ago

Iran's new supreme leader may have been wounded at the start of the war, Israeli intelligence says | Fortune

Iran escalated regional attacks on commercial shipping and infrastructure across the Persian Gulf while Israeli intelligence claims Iran's new supreme leader was wounded during the conflict's start.
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India news: 'Indians won't be left stranded,' Modi assures

Indian PM Modi assured support for citizens stranded in Gulf countries amid US-Israel-Iran conflict, with 24/7 embassy helplines activated for assistance.
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13 hours ago

Ecuador prepares for attack on criminal economy' with Trump backing

Ecuador's government launches a military offensive against criminal networks starting this weekend, shifting focus from targeting cartel leaders to dismantling the criminal economy through illegal mining and drug trafficking operations.
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13 hours ago

Ex-Trump envoy makes case for Iran attack - Harvard Gazette

U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran were justified as a response to accumulated nuclear threats and Iranian aggression, not regime change, according to former State Department official Morgan Ortagus.
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18 hours ago

Not a litre of oil' to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran

Iran's IRGC threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz and target vessels linked to the US and Israel, warning oil prices could reach $200 per barrel amid ongoing regional conflict.
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20 hours ago

Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, sports minister says

Iran's sports minister declares the country will not participate in the FIFA World Cup following US-Israeli attacks that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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