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US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has ordered some diplomats and family members to depart from its missions in Saudi Arabia and plans to withdraw family members from a number of other…

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UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis with ‘defensive’ air patrols

Britain announced Tuesday that it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets, but stressed there is no…

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Saudi Aramco administrative building attacked, limited fire reported

An administrative building belonging to Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco in the eastern city of Dhahran was attacked, causing a limited fire, the Energy Ministry said in a…

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Closure of Riyadh airport extended

Saudi authorities said on Monday ‌they were extending the suspension of operations at the international airport in the capital, Riyadh, after deadly weekend attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. Operations at…

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Deadly Houthi strikes on Saudi capital raise stakes in regional conflict

Thursday's attacks on Riyadh airport killed three people, Saudi authorities said on Friday, as Yemen's Houthi group stepped up missile strikes on the kingdom and tried to shut down its…

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Syria considers help in Yemen war after Saudi airports come under Houthi fire

Syria may deploy troops to help Saudi Arabia fight Yemen's Houthis, a US official and a Syrian defence official said, as the Iran-aligned group steps up its missile and drone…

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Turkey sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis

Turkey is sending mainly defensive and technical support to Saudi Arabia to help it fight Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, two officials said on Wednesday, ‌after the NATO member and Pakistan pledged…

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Troops from NATO member Turkey, nuclear-armed Pakistan headed to Saudi Arabia

Turkey and Pakistan will send troops to Saudi Arabia in a "rapid deployment" under a new mutual defense alliance, the three countries said Monday, as the kingdom faces escalating attacks…

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Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iran’s war planning raise fears of wider Middle East conflict

Iran is preparing a broader and more forceful response in case the United States resumes large-scale military attacks, sources said, as its Houthi allies in Yemen traded strikes with a…

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US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran

US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies who now have deep…

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Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks

Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs are to meet to discuss how to support Saudi Arabia under a joint defence pact, after Saudi's top religious authority told troops to be…

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Houthis advance along Yemeni coast, threaten Saudi oil exports in the Red Sea

Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha on Thursday and advanced down the Red Sea coast to strategic islands, military sources said, hours after President Donald Trump…

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Saudi Arabia lifts alert in southern city a day after Houthi strikes

Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense lifted an alert it had announced in the southern city of Khamis Mushait on Wednesday, a day after Houthi attacks there and in three other nearby…

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US-Iran strikes raise fears of renewed war across the Middle East

Fears of renewed escalation gripped the Middle East on Wednesday after the United States and Iran exchanged their biggest barrage since July, with Washington striking Iran's southern coast and Tehran…

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From Threats to Turnarounds: Seven Trump Reversals on Iran

President Donald Trump announced late Saturday that he had called off planned U.S. strikes on Iran, saying renewed negotiations had raised hopes of easing the conflict and reopening shipping through…

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US and Saudi Arabia Launch Strikes on Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq

The United States and Saudi Arabia have carried out joint air strikes against Iran-backed militia targets in eastern Iraq after a wave of drone attacks on US forces and Saudi…

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Gulf states back plan to let Iran collect voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Gulf states have backed a proposal aimed at reducing disruption to global oil trade by allowing Iran to collect voluntary fees from ships using the Strait of Hormuz, according to…

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US and Iran hold fire for third night as talks given ‘space’

The United States and Iran have paused military strikes for a third consecutive night as both sides seek to give diplomacy another opportunity after nearly two weeks of escalating conflict.…

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Dubai offers rewards to residents as tourism suffers from Iran war

Dubai has launched a scheme offering residents rewards worth more than 700 euro if they encourage friends and relatives to visit, as the emirate attempts to revive tourism hit by…

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War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far

The cost of the United States' war in Iran has risen to $37.5 billion so far, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, as he faced skeptical lawmakers for…

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Houthis threaten Saudi shipping as Iran conflict widens

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement said it was imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front in the regional conflict and increasing concerns over global energy supplies…

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Iran strikes eastern Syria, in first such attack during current war

Iran struck eastern Syria on Friday, Iranian state media and a Syrian military source said, in the first ‌known attack by Tehran on Syrian territory since a regional war erupted…

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US strikes expand into northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade

The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval…

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Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking years of calm

Yemen's Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control on Monday, breaking a four-year truce in the conflict between ‌the…

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US launches new wave of strikes on Iran as ceasefire frays

U.S. forces have launched new strikes against Iran, placing further strain on a ceasefire that has been under increasing strain in recent days. U.S. Central Command said in a statement…

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Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials. Two commercial ships suffered…

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US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks

The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their war on Wednesday, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to resume attacks…

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Iran and US agree deal to end war as Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be reopened

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had reached an agreement to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves…

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US-Iran Hostilities Intensify After Helicopter Incident Sparks Retaliatory Strikes

The United States launched military strikes against Iran on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said Tehran was responsible for the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of…

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Israel Strikes Iranian Petrochemical Complex as Tehran Launches Missile Response

Israel and Iran exchanged fresh attacks on Monday, marking a significant escalation in tensions and raising concerns over regional stability and global energy supplies. The Israeli military confirmed that its…

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Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps

Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the U.S. military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional targets were either thwarted or failed, as diplomacy between Washington…

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Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump’s approval

The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire and lift restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sources told Reuters, though U.S. President…

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Washington condemns Iranian strike on Kuwait as ceasefire falters

The United States has accused Iran of carrying out an “egregious ceasefire violation” after Tehran allegedly launched strikes on Kuwait overnight, raising fresh doubts over the durability of a fragile…

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UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

The United Arab Emirates said a drone strike had triggered a fire near its nuclear power station on Sunday, calling the incident a "dangerous escalation". Officials are investigating the source…

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Gulf tensions deepen as reports emerge of covert UAE attacks on Iran and secret Netanyahu visit

The Middle East conflict widened further this week after reports emerged that Gulf states including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia had secretly carried out attacks on Iran, raising…

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Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened

Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and…

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Fragile US-Iran ceasefire shaken by exchange of strikes in Gulf

The United States launched what it described as “self-defense” strikes against Iranian military targets after three US Navy destroyers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions…

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CMA CGM container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew

French shipping giant CMA CGM reported that its vessel San Antonio was attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving several crew members injured and the ship damaged. The…

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US–Iran Ceasefire Under Strain as Tensions Persist in Strait of Hormuz

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears increasingly uncertain, as fresh incidents in the Strait of Hormuz raise doubts over its durability. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth…

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Shipping traffic remains at virtual standstill through Hormuz

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained at a virtual standstill on Monday with just ‌three crossings in the space of 12 hours, according to shipping data. The oil…

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Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025 in 68% increase on year before, NGOs say

Rights groups, including Amnesty International, say Iran carries out more executions per capita than any other country, and more in total than any nation except China, where reliable figures are…

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US launches blockade on Iran as Trump bets economic pressure will force surrender

The United States has begun a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, marking a sharp escalation in tensions following failed weekend peace talks in Pakistan. The move, ordered by President Donald…

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Ceasefire at Risk as Tensions Escalate in Gulf and Lebanon

A tentative two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is showing signs of strain, amid renewed tensions in the Gulf and escalating violence in Lebanon. The agreement, reached earlier…

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Fragile Iran-Israel Truce Emerges as Ceasefire Talks Move to Pakistan

US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of US attacks on Iran, describing it as part of an interim truce effort and crediting Pakistan for facilitating the move.…

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American journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq

The US journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week, has been released, according to an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation. Kittleson…

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UPDATED: Donald Trump says ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran ignores demands

onald Trump has warned that Iran’s “whole civilisation will die tonight” if Tehran did not comply with his demands, as the world braced to see if the president would deliver…

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Tensions continue after Trump’s threat on Truth Social for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

A two-tier plan aimed at ending the conflict between the United States and Iran has been presented to both sides, according to a source cited by Reuters. The proposal calls…

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Iran claims responsibility for downing two US warplanes

Iran has claimed responsibility for shooting down two US warplanes. Two American crewmembers were rescued and one airman remains missing after a F-15E Strike Eagle went down over the Kohgiluyeh and…

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Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew

Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, in an eagerly anticipated address that…

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Trump, Rubio say war ‘finish line’ is approaching

The United States has indicated that its military operations in Iran could conclude within weeks, even as fresh incidents across the Middle East underscore the fragility of the situation. US…

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Iran threatens US campuses in Middle East

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it may retaliate against American university campuses in the Middle East, claiming that recent U.S. and Israeli strikes have damaged two Iranian universities. The…

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Pakistan emerges as diplomatic hub as Trump softens stance on Iran leadership

President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran have been meeting "directly and indirectly" and that Iran's new leaders have been "very reasonable", as more U.S troops arrived in the…

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Houthis open new front against Israel as US Marines deploy to Middle East

The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, as additional U.S. forces…

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Iran Rejects Claims of Negotiations as War Messaging Continues

Iran has dismissed U.S. assertions that it is urgently seeking a deal to end nearly four weeks of conflict, insisting that no formal negotiations are taking place. Foreign Minister Abbas…

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Iran given 15-point ceasefire plan, Pakistani officials say

Iran has reportedly received a 15-point U.S. proposal aimed at securing a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, according to two Pakistani officials. The plan is said to include sanctions relief,…

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Allies Confront Tougher Fight in Hormuz After Red Sea Setback

Western allies weighing how to secure the Strait of Hormuz are confronting a harsh lesson: a similar mission in the Red Sea cost billions and failed to stop Yemen’s Houthi…

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Iran Launches New Missile Wave as Tehran Denies US Peace Talks

Tensions in the Middle East escalated further on Tuesday as Iran launched a fresh wave of missile strikes, despite claims from Donald Trump that “very good” talks were underway to…

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