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fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago
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No plan to evacuate Irish in Middle East as advice is 'to shelter in place'; war widens to Lebanon as Hezbollah strike Israel

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fromenglish.elpais.com
4 hours ago

Iran: Trump's most dangerous gamble

Trump authorized U.S. military attacks on Iran to demonstrate decisive action, but early casualties and lack of Iranian capitulation suggest this gamble could define his presidency negatively, similar to Iraq under Bush.
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago
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Trump says likely more' deaths of US troops to come before Iran conflict ends

Trump vowed to avenge three American deaths from US-Israeli strikes on Iran, warning of likely additional casualties while calling the Iranian regime a threat to civilization.
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago
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Iran war: US military aircraft crash in Kuwait

US warplanes crashed in Kuwait with all crew members reported safe; investigations are underway to determine the cause as regional tensions escalate between US-Israeli forces and Iran.
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fromIrish Independent
52 minutes ago

Up 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 ago

No 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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fromenglish.elpais.com
4 hours ago

Iran: Trump's most dangerous gamble

Trump authorized U.S. military attacks on Iran to demonstrate decisive action, but early casualties and lack of Iranian capitulation suggest this gamble could define his presidency negatively, similar to Iraq under Bush.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Trump says likely more' deaths of US troops to come before Iran conflict ends

Trump vowed to avenge three American deaths from US-Israeli strikes on Iran, warning of likely additional casualties while calling the Iranian regime a threat to civilization.
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fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

Iran war: US military aircraft crash in Kuwait

US warplanes crashed in Kuwait with all crew members reported safe; investigations are underway to determine the cause as regional tensions escalate between US-Israeli forces and Iran.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
28 minutes ago
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What 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.
fromFortune
2 hours ago
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U.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.theguardian.com
28 minutes ago

What 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 ago

U.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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fromFortune
2 hours ago

European markets slide as Iran 'war trade' joins the global AI 'scare trade' | Fortune

Military attacks on Iran by America and Israel triggered sharp European stock market declines, oil price surges, and sector-specific volatility driven by geopolitical risk concerns.
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fromFortune
57 minutes ago
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War widens in Middle East with over 500 dead, according to Iranian Red Crescent Society | Fortune

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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
8 hours ago

The 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 ago

War 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 ago

War 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.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

Iran death toll reaches 555 as US, Israel escalate attacks

At least 555 people have been killed in US-Israeli strikes across 131 Iranian counties, with civilian deaths increasing as attacks expand to residential areas and civilian infrastructure.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 hours ago

Hezbollah 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 ago

This 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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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 ago

This 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 ago

What 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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fromCN Traveller
1 hour ago

Essential contact details for British travellers stranded right now

Iranian missile strikes across the Middle East on February 28 have stranded thousands of British nationals, with governments advising shelter and evacuation preparations across affected regions.
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fromFast Company
1 hour ago

Oil 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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fromCN Traveller
1 hour ago

Essential contact details for British travellers stranded right now

Iranian missile strikes across the Middle East on February 28 have stranded thousands of British nationals, with governments advising shelter and evacuation preparations across affected regions.
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fromFast Company
1 hour ago

Oil 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 ago

Gas 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 ago

Iran 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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fromFortune
57 minutes ago

Oil prices spike above $70 per barrel as Iran's Straight of Hormuz grows tangled | Fortune

Oil prices surged 7.4-7.7% due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions from U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, threatening 20% of global oil supply and raising gasoline costs worldwide.
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fromAxios
1 hour ago

Iran 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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fromFortune
57 minutes ago

Oil prices spike above $70 per barrel as Iran's Straight of Hormuz grows tangled | Fortune

Oil prices surged 7.4-7.7% due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions from U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, threatening 20% of global oil supply and raising gasoline costs worldwide.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 hour ago

Experts 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 ago

Oil 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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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 hours ago

Oil prices soar and stock prices fall as US-Israel war with Iran rattles markets

U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran caused global market volatility, with oil prices surging 9-10% while stock indices fell, though defense and oil company stocks gained.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

Oil 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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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 hours ago

Oil prices soar and stock prices fall as US-Israel war with Iran rattles markets

U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran caused global market volatility, with oil prices surging 9-10% while stock indices fell, though defense and oil company stocks gained.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Why has the UAE closed its stock exchanges?

UAE closed its main stock exchanges in Dubai and Abu Dhabi following US-Israeli attacks on Iran that killed Iran's Supreme Leader, after the country experienced hundreds of Iranian missile and drone attacks.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 hours ago

Hubris Without Idealism

U.S. presidents repeatedly encourage foreign populations to overthrow their governments without providing support, resulting in failed regime-change attempts and humanitarian disasters.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 hours ago

Travelers stranded as Middle East conflict spreads; governments scramble to bring citizens home

US and Israel attacks on Iran forced Middle East airport closures, stranding thousands of travelers across the region with uncertain reopening timelines.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Private jet prices soar as wealthy scramble to leave Dubai

Iranian attacks on Dubai airport triggered wealthy residents and tourists to flee via private jets and alternative routes to Oman, with private jet prices surging to three times normal rates.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Nearly 170 people killed in attack in South Sudan's Ruweng, officials say

Armed attackers killed at least 169 people including 82 children, women, and elderly in South Sudan's Abiemnhom County, with 26 humanitarian workers missing in Jonglei state.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

UK 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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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 hours ago

3 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 ago

VIDEO: 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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fromBusiness Insider
1 hour ago

Natural gas prices jump as Qatar says it is shutting down production after Iranian strikes

QatarEnergy halted LNG production after Iranian drone attacks damaged facilities in Qatar, causing natural gas prices to surge over 6% and crude oil to rise 8%.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago
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No one can predict how the war with Iran will unfold | Rajan Menon and Dan DePetris

Trump pursued military action against Iran despite significant nuclear concessions and Iranian officials' repeated commitments against nuclear weapons development.
fromAxios
12 hours ago
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U.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.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

No one can predict how the war with Iran will unfold | Rajan Menon and Dan DePetris

Trump pursued military action against Iran despite significant nuclear concessions and Iranian officials' repeated commitments against nuclear weapons development.
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fromAxios
12 hours ago

U.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 ago

What 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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fromThe Washington Post
3 hours ago

Iran strikes spark accusations of bad-faith diplomatic negotiations

U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran despite ongoing nuclear negotiations, with critics calling the shift from diplomacy to military action duplicitous.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Lack of a clear Iran plan could suck US into a long conflict:Where does this go?'

Trump faces pressure to clarify his Iran strategy as military strikes continue without a publicly stated endgame or clear political objective.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

After Iran's salvo hit their skylines, will Gulf states enter the war?

Iranian missile strikes on Gulf cities force regional states to choose between military retaliation risking alignment with Israel or accepting attacks while maintaining neutrality.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Without 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 ago

What 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 ago

Will 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
5 hours ago

What we know on day three of US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Iran launches retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region following US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, escalating regional conflict.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Fury 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 ago

Iran'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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fromThe Washington Post
13 hours ago

Trump tests a new approach in Iran: Regime change without owning the fight

Trump announced the killing of Iran's supreme leader via Truth Social post, using social media and limited public appearances instead of formal addresses like his predecessors.
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fromwww.npr.org
14 hours ago

Satellite 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 ago

When 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 ago

Will 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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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Blasts shake Qatar, UAE, Kuwait as Iran's retaliatory strikes continue

Iran conducted three consecutive days of retaliatory drone strikes on US assets across Gulf states, causing casualties and widespread disruptions to regional aviation and trade.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 hours ago

Multiple 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 ago

Hundreds 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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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 hours ago

The 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 ago

President 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 ago

West 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.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Iran's Larijani refutes claims Tehran pushed to resume US talks

Iran's security chief denies negotiating with the US, vowing continued defense as American and Israeli attacks persist following Supreme Leader Khamenei's assassination.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Oil prices rise sharply after US, Israeli attacks on Iran

Brent crude rose 9% to $79.41 amid Middle East tensions, with supply disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz threatening 15 million barrels daily of global oil trade.
fromwww.npr.org
4 hours ago

7 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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fromFortune
14 hours ago

UAE stock markets to close for two days amid Iran strikes | Fortune

UAE closes its two main stock exchanges for two days due to Iranian missile and drone attacks, protecting markets from potential economic disruption amid regional conflict.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

British military base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone attack

Iran conducted its first drone attack on the UK's RAF base in Akrotiri, Cyprus since 1986, causing minor damage after the UK agreed to support US military operations against Iran.
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

Iran 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 ago

RAF 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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