Iran conflict

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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Shipping Leaders Demand Clear Rules Before Returning to Strait of Hormuz

Shipping executives gathering in Athens on Monday warned that any future peace agreement between the United States and Iran must include clear, enforceable rules to allow commercial vessels to safely…

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Italy leans on Libya to plug energy gap caused by Iran war

A delegation of Italian lawmakers has traveled to Libya to explore potentially ramping up energy trade with the war-torn country to fill the gap caused by the war in the…

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EU Steps Up Support for Ukraine, Warns of Prolonged Energy Strain From Middle East Conflict

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the European Union will press ahead with financial and military support for Ukraine while bracing for extended economic fallout from the…

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US Air Force says the A-10 Warthog will live on to 2030

The U.S. Air Force secretary extended the life of the A-10 "Warthog" attack plane until 2030, ‌sparing the aging but beloved close air support aircraft that has played an important…

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Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding ‌that Kyiv was ready to "respond in kind" if Moscow ceased strikes. "Ukraine…

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Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war

Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use ‌of jointly-operated military bases, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported…

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