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2 hours ago

The Guardian view on the expanding Iran crisis: no clear aim and no end in sight | Editorial

US and Israeli military operations against Iran have escalated into regional conflict with widespread civilian casualties, retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, and no clear path to resolution despite continued military escalation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Iran's internet blackout could worsen human toll of war, say rights groups

Iran's internet shutdown during US-Israeli airstrikes prevents civilians from accessing critical information about bombing locations, affected medical facilities, and evacuation warnings, worsening humanitarian consequences.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Best way forward' for Iran would be negotiated settlement, says Starmer

Keir Starmer advocates for negotiated settlement with Iran rather than military escalation, defending UK's decision to block initial offensive strikes while deploying additional military resources to protect British citizens in the region.
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fromFuturism
3 hours ago

Gas Prices Spiking After Trump's War in Iran

US-Israeli strikes on Iran have disrupted oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, causing crude oil prices to surge over $10 per barrel and gasoline prices to jump 11 cents overnight, creating a political crisis for the Trump administration.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

I'd Be All For It': Trump Encourages Iranian Kurds to Go On The Offensive

Trump expressed support for Iranian Kurdish forces conducting a ground invasion inside Iran, stating the U.S. objective would be for them to win, while declining to confirm whether air cover would be provided.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Israel, US intensify Iran strikes, targeting homes, hospitals, stadium

US and Israeli strikes have damaged over 3,600 civilian sites across Iran including hospitals, schools, cultural landmarks, and residential areas, killing at least 1,230 people since Saturday.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Sirens over RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus are stark reminder of its proximity to war

RAF Akrotiri faces escalating Iranian missile threats, prompting evacuations and heightened security measures as the base becomes increasingly vulnerable to regional conflict.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Senior Iran Cleric Drops New Threat Against Trump and Israel

An Iranian cleric publicly called for violence against Trump and Zionists on state TV, following a U.S. submarine attack that sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
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fromFast Company
1 hour ago

Dow drops 1,000 points as oil prices rise more amid war with Iran

Stock markets fell sharply as oil prices surged due to Iran-Israel conflict escalation, with crude reaching $80+ per barrel and gasoline prices jumping 9% in one week.
fromwww.dw.com
13 hours ago

India news: India reach T20 final in shootout with England

Powered by Jacob Bethell's flamboyant 105, making him the highest scorer of either semifinal, England finished their innings on 246/7. That would be enough to win many a T20 game, but India's 253 proved an insurmountable target.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 hours ago

Can Iranians Rise Up? He Already Tried

As recent demonstrations showed, a sizable segment of the Iranian people already opposes the regime. But when President Trump told them to 'take over your government,' it seems unlikely he considered how the regime responded to those protests, or other movements for a more open Iranian society.
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fromAxios
20 hours ago

How Iran's Strait of Hormuz shutdown could hit the global economy

One-third of global fertilizers transit the Strait of Hormuz; closure threatens commodity prices, energy costs, and product availability worldwide.
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fromAxios
20 hours ago

How Iran's Strait of Hormuz shutdown could hit the global economy

One-third of global fertilizers transit the Strait of Hormuz; closure threatens commodity prices, energy costs, and product availability worldwide.
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fromAxios
4 hours ago

Iran war adds new layer to supply chain stress

Iran's threats to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz and drone strikes on Qatari LNG facilities, combined with Houthi attacks rerouting Suez Canal traffic, disrupt global energy supplies and increase costs for all nations including the U.S.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
6 hours ago

ANALYSIS | Airlines weigh risks in Mideast skies filled with 'hot pieces of flying metal' | CBC News

Conflicting evacuation guidance and unstable airport operations are hindering the departure of hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals from the Persian Gulf conflict zone, with air defense systems posing greater risks to civilian aircraft than missile attacks.
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fromBusiness Insider
5 hours ago

Americans stranded in the Middle East say they've had little US government help: 'I felt betrayed and left out to dry'

Americans stranded in the Middle East struggle to follow US government evacuation orders due to closed airspaces, limited flights, and delayed government repatriation assistance.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Finalissima, F1 races: Middle East conflict disrupts global sports events

Middle East conflict forces cancellation of major sporting tournaments and suspension of leagues across the Gulf region, stranding athletes and creating safety concerns.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

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

A six-day US-Israeli offensive against Iran has escalated into a multi-front regional conflict with over 1,000 deaths, threats to global shipping, and expanding military operations across the Middle East.
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fromIrish Independent
14 hours ago

Iran fires fresh strikes at Israel and US bases across Middle East as Israeli military bombs Lebanon in sixth day of war

Israel and the US intensified military strikes against Iran, targeting leadership, missiles, and nuclear facilities, while Hezbollah in Lebanon and regional US bases faced attacks amid escalating regional conflict.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

CNN Correspondent Details Harrowing Journey Into Iran Warzone as Strikes Intensify: We Just Crossed the Border'

CNN correspondent Fredrick Pleitgen entered Iran with government permission to report from inside the country during ongoing U.S. and Israeli military strikes.
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fromCity AM
7 hours ago

War in Iran sparks professional services remote work boom in Gulf

Professional service firms in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia activated emergency business continuity plans, shifting staff to remote work following Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf cities.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

There's no safe place any more': inside Tehran under attack photo essay

Iran faces escalating military conflict with the US and Israel, resulting in over 1,200 deaths including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, widespread destruction in Tehran, and retaliatory strikes across the Middle East.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

Iranians get by as US, Israeli bombs rain down, internet blocked

Tehran residents experience ongoing US-Israeli missile attacks causing infrastructure damage, but essential services and supplies remain largely available despite increased prices and reduced commercial activity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Delayed UK rescue flight due to leave Middle East on Thursday, says minister

A UK government rescue flight from Muscat failed to depart Wednesday due to operational issues boarding passengers, rescheduled for Thursday with two additional chartered flights expected this week to return stranded British nationals from the Middle East conflict zone.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Will the US benefit from the oil crisis sparked by the war on Iran?

Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure and Strait of Hormuz disruptions create market opportunities for Western oil and gas exporters as prices surge.
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fromAxios
18 hours ago

Kurds backed by Mossad, CIA could lead next phase of war in Iran

Five Kurdish Iranian dissident groups formed a coalition backed by Mossad and CIA to conduct ground operations against Iran from Iraqi territory, with Israeli officials promising political support for Kurdish autonomy if the regime collapses.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Fox News Reports Thousands of Iraqi Kurds Have Launched a Ground Offensive Into Iran'

Iraqi Kurds launched a ground offensive into Iran, reportedly coordinated by the Trump administration to destabilize the Iranian regime, though concerns exist about supporting designated terrorist organizations.
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fromAxios
18 hours ago

Kurds backed by Mossad, CIA could lead next phase of war in Iran

Five Kurdish Iranian dissident groups formed a coalition backed by Mossad and CIA to conduct ground operations against Iran from Iraqi territory, with Israeli officials promising political support for Kurdish autonomy if the regime collapses.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Fox News Reports Thousands of Iraqi Kurds Have Launched a Ground Offensive Into Iran'

Iraqi Kurds launched a ground offensive into Iran, reportedly coordinated by the Trump administration to destabilize the Iranian regime, though concerns exist about supporting designated terrorist organizations.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Traders mint money on betting platforms on US-Israel strike on Iran

Anonymous traders on prediction market platforms made substantial profits betting on Iran strikes hours before attacks occurred, raising insider trading concerns.
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fromFortune
12 hours ago

Trump pledged the 'free flow of energy' from the Middle East, and he has a week to show progress before prices really spike again | Fortune

Trump's pledge to insure and escort Middle East oil tankers temporarily stabilizes prices, but implementation within one week is critical to prevent market skepticism and commodity price spikes.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar

Sir Keir Starmer defends the UK's decision not to join initial US-Israel strikes on Iran, advocating for diplomatic negotiation and de-escalation while maintaining the US-UK special relationship.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
14 hours ago

Iran targets Kurdish groups in Iraq, begins wave of attacks on Israel

Iranian forces have launched an operation targeting Kurdish groups in their semi-autonomous region of neighbouring Iraq, as they also began their 19th wave of missile and drone attacks against Israel and United States assets in the Middle East on the sixth day of a regional war that has embroiled much of the region in the conflict.
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fromAxios
5 hours ago

Exclusive: Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran's next leader

Trump claims authority over Iran's supreme leader succession, rejecting Mojtaba Khamenei as unacceptable and demanding a leader who brings peace rather than continuing hardline policies.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

A long and troubled trail: Qatar's IRGC cell arrests strain Iran relations

Qatar arrested 10 suspects linked to Iranian IRGC cells conducting espionage and sabotage operations, straining relations with Iran despite Qatar's historical mediation role.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 hours ago

Opinion: Inside Iran, my family and other citizens are caught between celebration and fear

Following an attack on Iran and reports of Ayatollah Khamenei's death, Iranians experienced simultaneous fear and relief, with some celebrating in streets despite ongoing bombardment and internet blackouts.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Venezuela's president vows mining reform amid visit from US cabinet member

US Interior Secretary Burgum met with Venezuela's interim President Rodriguez to advance oil and mineral production, with plans to reform Venezuela's mining laws and expand US corporate access to natural resources.
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Sen. Mark Kelly Says Random Group Of People ' Could Do A Better Job on Iran Than Trump Admin

I remember my commander, one day before my first strike, talking to us about how they expect us to lose half of the airplanes. He was our boss. He was the commander of the squadron. He was only 39 years old at the time. I remember when he turned 40. He was such a great guy, a great leader, and he was under so much pressure. And he wasn't even the guy that made the decision to send us there. But you could just feel, just in his core, that he understood, you know, how significant of an issue this was that some of us might die.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Drone targets US base in Iraq as Iran attacks hit region amid US-Israel war

Iraqi forces have shot down a drone that attempted to target a United States military base near Baghdad International Airport, local media have reported, as Iran continues to strike US assets in Arab countries, with the region plunging deeper into war after six days. The drone attempted to target Victoria airbase overnight on Wednesday and was intercepted before it reached its target.
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11 hours ago

UK evacuation flight fails to take off leaving Brits in the Middle East stranded - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

We were told it would leave several times shortly, but nothing happened. People were exhausted and worried about what was going on. The aircraft never left the runway, and passengers were eventually disembarked after hours of waiting.
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fromThe Atlantic
21 hours ago

Trump Has Lost the Plot in Iran

Iran has historically derailed U.S. presidencies, and Trump's administration now faces a regional quagmire after failed regime change efforts in Iran, unlike the more tractable situation in Venezuela.
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

US did not share details with the UK before attacking Iran, sources say

The US decision to cut the UK out of the official loop on the airstrikes came alongside Keir Starmer's decision to decline permission for the US to use British military bases for the operation. Since then, Donald Trump has attacked Starmer for his refusal to let America use the military sites, saying the special relationship is not what it was and calling him no Churchill.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Nepal votes in election pitting entrenched old guard against a powerful youth movement

Youth-led protests under a loose gen-Z banner began as a demonstration against a brief social media ban, but were fed by wider grievances at corruption and a woeful economy. Nearly 19 million voters will choose who replaces the interim government in place since the September 2025 uprising, in which at least 77 people were killed, and parliament and scores of government buildings were torched.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Sri Lanka trying to safeguard lives' on second Iran ship after US attack

A US submarine sank an Iranian frigate in international waters off Sri Lanka, killing over 80 sailors, with a second Iranian warship now heading to the same area amid escalating US-Israeli military operations against Iran.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Which Kurdish groups is the US rallying to fight Iran?

Iran launched military operations against Kurdish groups in Iraq and Iran as Trump engaged in talks with multiple Kurdish factions to potentially destabilize Iranian forces during regional conflict.
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