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fromIrish Independent
52 minutes agoUp to 22,000 Irish in war-stricken Gulf region with no evacuation plans in place, minister says
US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering regional retaliation and opening potential diplomatic channels as new Iranian leadership signals willingness to negotiate.
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fromIrish Independent
2 hours agoNo plan to evacuate Irish in Middle East as advice is 'to shelter in place'; war widens to Lebanon as Hezbollah strike Israel
US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering regional retaliation and opening potential diplomatic channels as new Iranian leadership signals willingness to negotiate.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
28 minutes agoWhat disrupting the strait of Hormuz could mean for global cost-of-living pressures
A US-Israel attack on Iran risks disrupting critical Middle East shipping routes, potentially triggering global cost-of-living pressures through oil, gas, and fertilizer supply shocks.
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fromFortune
2 hours agoU.S. war with Iran forces CEOs to prepare for the worst-from rising energy prices to cyber attacks | Fortune
U.S. firms face significant operational risks from U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, including energy price spikes, cyberattacks, physical security threats, and reduced tourism and investment.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
8 hours agoThe Latest: Iranian-backed militias join fighting as conflict widens and intensifies
Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states while Israel and the U.S. launched counterattacks, causing hundreds of casualties and stranding tens of thousands of travelers worldwide.
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fromFortune
57 minutes agoWar widens in Middle East with over 500 dead, according to Iranian Red Crescent Society | Fortune
Iran and allied groups launched widespread missile attacks on Israel, U.S. targets, and Arab states, prompting Israeli and U.S. retaliation, with the conflict expanding across multiple fronts and showing no signs of ending soon.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
9 hours agoWar widens to include Iranian-backed militias as Israeli and American planes pound Iran
Iran and Iranian-backed militias launched missile attacks on Israel and Arab states while the U.S. and Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets, expanding the regional conflict with significant casualties across multiple countries.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 hours agoHezbollah strikes Israel as American and Israeli planes pound Iran
Iran and Iranian-backed militias launched missile attacks on Israel and Arab states while the U.S. and Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets, resulting in over 555 deaths in Iran and expanding regional conflict.
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fromFortune
57 minutes ago'This is Dubai's ultimate nightmare': Missile strikes rock safe-haven status of the Las Vegas of the East | Fortune
Iranian missile and drone attacks on the UAE shattered its image as a safe, stable oasis, killing one person, injuring seven, and damaging infrastructure including a luxury resort and airport facilities.
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fromFortune
12 hours agoThis American tourist stranded in Dubai due to Iran's bombardment doesn't think she'll be back - 'the universe was trying to tell us something' | Fortune
Iranian missile and drone attacks on the UAE shattered its image as a safe, stable oasis, killing one person, injuring seven, and damaging infrastructure including a luxury resort and airport facilities.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 hours agoWhat US companies are telling their Middle East-based employees during the Iran conflict
US companies operating in the Middle East are implementing work-from-home policies for employees following Iranian retaliatory strikes on Gulf states, with infrastructure damage reported across the region.
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fromFast Company
1 hour agoOil and gold prices are soaring, stocks are falling, as Iran war and Middle East conflict escalate
Middle East conflict triggers significant market volatility with oil prices surging 7%, precious metals reaching record highs, and cryptocurrencies declining amid geopolitical uncertainty.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
28 minutes agoGas prices soar as QatarEnergy halts LNG production after Iran attacks
Iranian drone attacks on Saudi and Qatari energy facilities caused major oil refinery shutdowns and LNG production halts, triggering European natural gas prices to surge nearly 50 percent.
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fromAxios
1 hour agoIran attack on giant Saudi refinery pushes up oil prices
A drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery caused limited damage and operational shutdowns, pushing global oil prices up nearly 9% as markets assess potential supply disruptions and their impact on U.S. gasoline prices.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 hours agoOil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Middle East geopolitical tensions drive oil price surge as supply disruptions threaten the Strait of Hormuz, a critical 20% global seaborne oil pathway.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 hour agoExperts Urge Reeves to Rethink Fuel Duty as Prices Surge - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Energy experts urge Rachel Reeves to reverse fuel duty in the Spring Statement due to rising oil prices caused by Middle East geopolitical tensions and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours agoOil surges after Iran strikes what does it mean for petrol prices and your money?
Geopolitical conflicts between the US, Israel, and Iran directly impact global finances through oil price increases, inflation, and market volatility affecting people worldwide.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour agoUK took far too long' to let US use its airbases to attack Iran, Trump says
Trump criticized the UK for delaying authorization of US airbase use for Iran strikes and disapproved of the Chagos Islands sovereignty deal with Mauritius, calling it excessively woke.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 hours agoDrone Debris Triggers Fire at Saudi Aramco Refinery - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Intercepted drone debris caused a limited fire at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery, which was quickly extinguished with no impact on oil production or exports.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 hours ago3 US Fighter Jets Downed By Friendly Fire Over Kuwait, Officials Say
Three US F-15 fighter jets crashed in Kuwait after being struck by friendly fire from Kuwaiti air defenses during active combat operations against Iranian forces, with all six crew members safely ejecting and recovered.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours agoVIDEO: US Fighter Drops From the Sky in Kuwait During Iranian Missile Attack 1 of 3 Accidentally Shot Down
Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during an Iranian attack, with all six crew members safely ejecting and in stable condition.
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fromAxios
12 hours agoU.S. and Israel delayed original Iran strike by a week, officials say
U.S. and Israeli military planners prepared nuclear strikes on Iran for February 21, but the operation was delayed due to weather concerns and coordination issues, ultimately giving Iran another chance at nuclear negotiations.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 hours agoWhat the USA's military strikes against Iran mean for the 2026 World Cup and what happens if Iran withdraw
US military operations against Iran amid Middle East tensions raise serious questions about Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup, with Iranian football officials expressing uncertainty about the team's involvement.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours agoWithout some change in direction, Iran's regime risks breakdown in civil order
Iran faces internal division following Khamenei's death, with celebrations for potential regime change contrasting against official mourning, while significant military leadership losses strain the regime's stability and regional relationships.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 hours agoWhat is next for oil amid different possible outcomes for the Middle East raging war? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Oil prices surged over 11% on Middle East supply disruptions and tanker attacks, with infrastructure damage and Strait of Hormuz closure threatening 20% of global crude shipments.
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fromwww.dw.com
23 hours agoWill Gulf states enter the Iran war?
Iran launched widespread missile attacks across Gulf states targeting US military bases, civilian infrastructure, and energy facilities, escalating regional tensions and prompting Gulf states to reassess their defense strategies.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours agoFury on Pakistan streets, 20 dead, after US-Israel strike kills Khamenei
At least 20 people died across Pakistan during protests against U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with violence concentrated in Karachi, Skardu, and Islamabad.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
4 hours agoIran's attacks strain its relations with the Arab Gulf states
Iran launched massive missile and drone attacks across the Persian Gulf region in retaliation for Israeli-U.S. strikes and the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage across multiple Arab states.
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fromwww.npr.org
14 hours agoSatellite images provide view inside Iran at war
U.S. and Israeli military strikes have damaged Iranian military facilities nationwide, including naval bases, airbases, and missile sites, while Iran has launched retaliatory drone and missile attacks across the Middle East.
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fromWIRED
3 hours agoWhen the Internet Goes Dark, the Truth Goes With It
Palestinian journalists like Plestia Alaqad document Gaza's destruction through social media, filling the void left by international journalists barred from the territory, fundamentally shaping global perception of the conflict.
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fromwww.dw.com
22 hours agoWill Iran war send oil prices above $100 a barrel?
US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation threaten oil price spikes, with the Strait of Hormuz—through which one-fifth of global oil passes—facing potential disruption that could push prices above $100 per barrel.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 hours agoMultiple US military aircraft crash near Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Multiple US military aircraft crashed near Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait with all crew members surviving, though the cause remains under investigation with possibilities including Iranian missiles, friendly fire, or technical malfunction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours agoHundreds more flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid pandemic
Hundreds more flights were cancelled on Monday, extending the turmoil in global air travel caused by the US-Israel war on Iran, with hundreds of thousands of passengers already stranded. Leading airline stocks came under pressure after days of disruption, with Donald Trump indicating that the US military action could last another four weeks.
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5 hours agoThe key to Iran's military response: Missile cities' hidden inside the mountains
Iran possesses over 3,000 ballistic missiles with improved accuracy, relying on this conventional arsenal as its primary defense against Israeli and U.S. attacks due to weakened air defenses and obsolete fighter jets.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours agoPresident of Iran's soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
Iran's soccer federation president questions whether the national team can participate in World Cup matches in the United States following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours agoWest African regional army: Why thousands of soldiers are deploying
ECOWAS plans to deploy 2,000 soldiers by end of 2026 to combat cross-border armed groups, but faces funding challenges and regional fracturing as Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso left the bloc to form their own alliance.
fromwww.npr.org
4 hours ago7 key points in U.S.-Iran relations since 1953
In 1953 Iran's elected prime minister, Mohammad Mosaddegh, nationalizes the country's oil sector. That move prompts Great Britain to appeal to the U.S. for help, and what results is a CIA-led campaign to topple Mosaddegh's government. The coup allows Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last shah (or king) of Iran, to consolidate power around himself.
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fromTheregister
3 hours agoIran all but vanishes from internet amid US-Israel strikes
Internet monitoring group NetBlocks said connectivity dropped early on Saturday, falling to roughly 1 percent of ordinary levels as attacks unfolded. In a post on X, it said the measure 'limits civic engagement at a key moment for the country's future after the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei in US and Israeli air strikes.'
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours agoRAF airbase in Cyprus hit as Cooper defends decision to allow US to use UK bases for Iran strikes UK politics live
We took a very specific decision not to provide support for strikes that were taking place over this weekend. We have been clear that we believe there should be a diplomatic process, negotiations process. But we also now face the situation where there are 300,000 estimated British citizens in other Gulf countries that are being targeted by Iranian missiles and drones. That is why we are providing support for defensive action.
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