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Dubai seeks return to normal despite ongoing missile attacks

Life in Dubai has largely returned to normal despite the ongoing conflict between Iran and the Gulf states, even as air defences in the United Arab Emirates continue intercepting missiles…

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Iran war shocks continue to ripple through the global economy

The war involving Iran is pushing up energy and fertiliser prices, raising concerns about inflation, food shortages in poorer countries and instability in fragile economies. A key pressure point is…

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US deploys strategic bombers to Europe as Iran strike campaign intensifies

Nearly a dozen U.S. strategic bombers and supporting aircraft have arrived at bases across Europe as Washington signals an escalation of air operations against Iran under Operation Epic Fury, according…

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How many people have been killed in the US-Israel war on Iran?

Scores of people have been killed across the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, with Gulf states that host U.S. military bases and personnel…

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Trump, Tehran trade threats over oil blockade

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they would not allow "one litre of oil" to be shipped from the Middle East if U.S. and Israeli attacks continue. U.S. President Donald…

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US Orders Non-Essential Staff to Leave Saudi Arabia Amid Rising Security Threats

The United States has ordered all non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, citing growing safety concerns amid a series of missile and drone incidents in the…

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EU countries joining US, Israel attacks would become Iran’s “legitimate target”

European Union member states that join the U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran would ‌become "legitimate targets" for Iran, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said in an interview with TV…

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Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as Iran’s supreme leader

Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei, in a move seen as confirming that hardliners remain firmly in control. The…

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Iran-backed militias intensify attacks against US, Israel and allies

Iran-backed militias around the Middle East are intensifying attacks against Israel, the US and their allies, in retaliation for the ongoing joint US-Israeli offensive against Tehran as the war draws…

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Iranian regime ‘are toast,’ US Defence Secretary says at Pentagon briefing

The conflict involving Iran and Israel entered its fifth day on Wednesday, with tensions escalating across the region and new military developments emerging. Explosions were reported in Tehran while Iran…

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IAEA confirms damage to Iran’s Natanz nuclear site

Entrances to Iran's underground and previously bombed uranium-enrichment plant at Natanz ‌have been struck as part of the U.S.-Israeli military attacks on the country, the U.N. nuclear watchdog confirmed on…

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UPDATED: US Warns ‘Hardest Hits Yet to Come’ as Embassy and Bases Targeted

The United States has warned that its military campaign against Iran will intensify, even as American diplomatic and military sites across the Middle East come under attack and Israel expands…

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Friendly fire losses in Kuwait and combat deaths mark escalating risks in U.S.-led operation against Iran

Three U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during active combat operations, as the United States also confirmed combat fatalities and serious injuries elsewhere…

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Middle East evacuations on the table if nuclear sites targeted, says UN atomic watchdog head

The mass evacuation of cities across the Middle East may be necessary if civil nuclear power stations are attacked leading to radiological release, Rafael Grossi, the director general of the…

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Balancing Preparedness and Prudence to mitigate Risks of the Iran-Gulf Conflict on Malta

Even without a direct security threat, the economic ripple effects of the Iran-Gulf conflict could reach Malta through higher energy prices, disrupted trade flows, and dented travel confidence. As a…

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Flights Halted Across Middle East, Thousands Left Stranded in Widening Crisis

The attack on Iran by the United States and Israel disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond Saturday as countries around the region closed their airspace and key airports…

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More strikes aimed at Iran after Khamenei’s death, Waves of blasts heard over Dubai, Doha for second day

Israel said on Sunday it launched another wave of attacks on Iran, as Iranians grappled with uncertainty after the killing of their supreme leader in U.S. and Israeli strikes, while…

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Trump Announces US Attacks on Iran as Israel Unveils Operation ‘Lion’s Roar’

The United States has begun what President Donald Trump described as “major combat operations” inside Iran, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions and signalling a shift from deterrence to…

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UPDATED: Israel, US launch attacks on Iran

Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran's…

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US allows some embassy staff to leave Israel, citing safety risks

The U.S. will permit non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel over safety risks, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem said on Friday, amid growing concerns about the risk…

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Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China

Iran is reportedly nearing an agreement with China to acquire advanced anti-ship cruise missiles, as the United States increases its naval presence off Iran’s coast. According to a Reuters report…

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Second US aircraft carrier to head to Middle East amid Iran tensions

The U.S. is sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran, U.S. media outlets reported late on Thursday. The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford…

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Tensions Rise as US Military Downs Iranian Drone in Arabian Sea

A US stealth warplane has shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement from the US military. The incident…

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Explosion in Iran: Israel denies involvement

A significant explosion struck the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas earlier today, sending shockwaves through the region. The initial blast occurred in an eight-storey building, resulting in severe…

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Trump warns Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be ‘far worse’

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next U.S. attack would be far worse. Tehran responded with…

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Trump warns Iran ‘time is running out’ as US military builds up in Gulf

Donald Trump has warned Iran that "time is running out" to negotiate a deal on nuclear weapons following the steady build up of US military forces in the Gulf. The…

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USS Abraham Lincoln enters Middle East amid US-Iran tensions

A U.S. aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump's capabilities to defend U.S. forces, or…

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Iran prepares for potential US attack

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly moved to a fortified underground bunker in Tehran following warnings from military and security officials about an increased likelihood of a US strike…

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Major U.S. Naval Buildup Near Iran as Carrier Group Approaches Gulf

The United States is continuing to build up its military presence in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high, with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its…

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U.S. moves aircraft carrier, missile defenses toward Middle East amid Iran tensions

The United States is moving at least one aircraft carrier and additional military assets toward the Middle East as tensions with Iran intensify, according to U.S. officials cited by American…

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US tells UN all options on table, Iran warns it will respond to any aggression

The United States stands by the “brave people of Iran,” and President Donald Trump "has made it clear all options are on the table to stop the slaughter," U.S. Ambassador…

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Iran reopens airspace after temporary closure forced flights to reroute

Iran reopened its airspace after a near-five-hour closure amid concerns about possible military action between the U.S. and Iran that forced airlines to cancel, reroute or delay some flights. Iran…

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Why Iran’s clerical establishment still holds as protests rage

Despite Iran's nationwide protests and years of external pressure, there are as yet no signs of fracture in the Islamic Republic's security elite that could bring an end to one…

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Tensions rise as U.S. advises personnel to leave Qatar base, Iran issues warnings

The United States has advised some personnel to leave its largest military base in the Middle East, diplomats said Wednesday, as Washington weighs possible intervention in Iran and Tehran warns…

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Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, saying ‘help is on its way’

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to keep protesting and remember the names of those abusing them, saying help is on the way, as Iran's clerical establishment pressed its crackdown…

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Germany’s Merz says Iranian regime ‘effectively finished’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he assumes Iran's leadership is in its "final days and weeks" as it faces widespread protests. Demonstrations in Iran have evolved from complaints…

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Iran: Pope Leo calls for dialogue and peace as US considers military options

The ongoing unrest in Iran has triggered swift and diverse responses from leaders and organizations across the globe. As demonstrations continue to unfold throughout the country, the international community is…

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Iran’s military vows to “vigorously protect” the nation amidst surge in protests

On Saturday night, protesters surged back onto the streets of Iran, voicing their discontent with chants directed against the government. In response, Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards issued a stark warning,…

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Iran cuts off internet as protests spread nationwide

Anti-government protests in Iran continued into Friday morning after calls for demonstrations from the exiled crown prince, despite authorities cutting internet and international phone services. Videos shared online before communications were…

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Iran’s efforts to quell protests complicated by Trump intervention threat

Iranian authorities are struggling to contain a fresh wave of anti-government protests as pressure mounts from both domestic unrest and explicit warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump, officials and insiders…

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Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said that if Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, the United States of America will come to their rescue. "We are locked and…

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Several people killed as protests spread across Iran

Several people have been killed in Iran amid growing social unrest, according to reports on Thursday. With Iran mired in economic crisis, the country has been gripped by protests that…

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UAE to withdraw forces from Yemen after Saudi strike

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it would withdraw its remaining forces from Yemen following an ultimatum. The country’s Defense Ministry, in a statement via its state-run WAM news agency,…

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Saudi-UAE Tensions Rise After Airstrike

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that its national security was a red line and backed a call for United Arab Emirates forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after…

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Saudi Arabia to open more alcohol stores as curbs ease

Saudi Arabia plans to open two new alcohol stores, including one serving non-Muslim, foreign staff at state oil giant Aramco, as the kingdom further eases restrictions, according to people briefed…

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Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Qatar, Trump says he’s ‘very unhappy’ about strike

Israel attempted to kill the political leaders of Hamas with an airstrike on Qatar on Tuesday, escalating its military action in the Middle East with what the U.S. described as…

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Germany, France, UK trigger process to reimpose sanctions on Iran

France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have triggered the “snapback” mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran, accusing Tehran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal. The move, announced Thursday, follows…

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Israel strikes on Yemeni capital Sanaa

Israeli strikes hit the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Sunday in retaliation for Houthi missiles fired towards Israel, with a Houthi health official saying the attack killed six people and wounded…

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Houthis escalate threats against Israel-linked Shipping

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have announced a new phase of military operations against Israel, vowing to target any commercial vessel linked to Israeli ports—regardless of the ship’s nationality or location.…

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Iran president was reportedly injured in Israeli strikes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly slightly injured during one of Israel's attacks on Iran last month. Iran's state Fars news agency, close to the revolutionary guard, says that on…

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UAE-Based Second Passport Holders Face Growing Uncertainty Amid Global Crackdown

Thousands of UAE residents who invested in Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes across the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia now face mounting uncertainty as Western governments tighten scrutiny of such schemes.…

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Iran nuclear program ‘extremely delayed’ — French spy chief

Iran's nuclear program was delayed by several months following American and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last month, according to France's intelligence chief. Speaking to France's LCI broadcaster in his first remarks since the…

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Israel attacks Houthi targets in three Yemeni ports and power plant

Israel has attacked Houthi targets in three Yemeni ports and a power plant, the Israeli military said early on Monday, marking the first Israeli attack on Yemen in almost a…

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Iran says war with Israel caused ‘serious’ damage to nuclear sites

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that damage to Iran's nuclear sites from the 12-day war with Israel was "serious," as the country begins assessing the conflict's impact. "A detailed…

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UPDATED: Khamenei hails Iran’s “victory” over Israel and US as CIA says nuclear sites severely damaged

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth is held a news conference to respond to an early leaked intelligence report suggesting US strikes against Iran likely put the country back mere months.…

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Trump says US to hold nuclear talks with Iran next week

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would likely seek a commitment from Iran to end its nuclear ambitions at talks next week and credited U.S. strikes on Iran with bringing…

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Fragile ceasefire holding, Trump envoy says peace talks with Iran ‘promising’

The ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump between Iran and Israel appeared to be holding on Wednesday a day after both countries signalled that their air war had ended,…

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