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FIFA president insists on allowing Iran to play in World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed his commitment Wednesday to facilitating Iran’s participation in the World Cup in the U.S. later this year despite the ongoing war between the two nations.…

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Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two

The U.S. nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War Two as shipments surged close to a record high to meet demand…

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Hormuz tensions and fragile US-Iran truce dominate EU and Italy agenda

Efforts to stabilise the Middle East and safeguard global trade routes have intensified, with Giorgia Meloni and EU officials warning of mounting risks to both security and energy markets. Speaking…

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As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a ‘forever war’

Even as the U.S. and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its neighbours in preparation for a long, drawn-out conflict across the Middle East.…

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IATA warns replenishing jet fuel supplies could take months even if Hormuz reopened

The head of a body representing global airlines warned on Wednesday it would take months for jet fuel supply to recover even if Iran reopened the Strait ‌of Hormuz, given…

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More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access

French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate ‌the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil supply…

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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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Takeaways from Trump’s speech on Iran

President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on Wednesday, saying the U.S. military was nearing completion of its mission…

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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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Trump says Iran negotiations moving forward, hints at joint oversight of Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump said the United States has a “very serious chance” of reaching an agreement with Iran, indicating that ongoing negotiations could lead to the reopening of the strategically vital…

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War in Iran threatens fresh food-price shock across developing world

Disrupted fertiliser shipments and soaring energy prices from the war in Iran are threatening to unleash a fresh food-price surge across vulnerable nations, risking a years-long setback just as many…

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Oil jumps above $115/bbl after attacks on Mideast energy assets multiply

Oil prices jumped on Thursday, with benchmark Brent rising to its highest in more than a week to more than $115 a barrel, after Iran ‌attacked energy facilities across the…

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US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase

President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for possible next steps in its…

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Joe Kent resignation shines light on right-wing ties, conspiracy theories and antisemitism

Joe Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), resigned from his post Tuesday, citing President Donald Trump's decision to go to war with Iran as the reason. "I…

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Italy Says Iranian Missiles Unlikely to Reach Sicily, Bases Safe

Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said there is no immediate threat of Iranian attacks on U.S. military bases in Italy, offering reassurance amid heightened regional tensions. “I see no danger…

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UPDATED: Oil prices jump 4% after renewed Iranian attacks on UAE

Oil prices rose by about 4% on Tuesday, clawing back some of the previous session's losses as Iranian attacks on the United Arab ‌Emirates rekindled supply fears while the Strait…

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Israel says Iran security chief, Basij head killed

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has said that top Iranian security official Ali Larijani has been killed in a strike overnight. Iran has not confirmed Larijani's death. Larijani is the secretary…

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Dubai resumes flights after drone attack,

Earlier on Monday, Dubai's international airport temporarily suspended flights after a fuel tank fire caused by a drone attack. The airport is now gradually resuming flights. Monday's incident, causing a…

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FIFA says World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Iran war

FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi had said the World Cup is "too big" and that the 2026 tournament will go on as planned despite ongoing conflict in the Middle…

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Shipper MSC introduces emergency fuel surcharges

Shipping company MSC announced emergency fuel surcharges on all cargo ‌from the Mediterranean and Black Sea to the Indian sub-continent, Red Sea and East Africa. The move includes the ⁠West…

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Gold gains on weaker dollar, easing inflation concerns

Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by a weaker ‌U.S. dollar and easing energy costs after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that the war in the Middle East could end…

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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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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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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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COSCO Shipping suspends bookings for Middle East routes amid conflict

Chinese shipping and logistics conglomerate COSCO Shipping's container liner unit ‌said on Wednesday it had suspended all new bookings for routes to and from ports in the ⁠Middle East region,…

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Spanish PM insists he won’t bow to U.S. commercial pressure

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats would not cow Madrid into supporting the American-Israeli war in Iran. “We are not going to take a position…

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Oil prices rise 1% as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply

Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted Middle East supplies, but the pace of gains slowed from ‌past sessions after President Donald Trump raised…

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MEPs Weigh Platform for Iranian Opposition Amid Political Uncertainty

The European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee has compiled a draft list of eight Iranian opposition figures it intends to invite to address an upcoming meeting, according to Euractiv’s Rapporteur newsletter.…

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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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Shipping Paralysed in Strait of Hormuz as Insurance Costs and Energy Prices Surge

Global shipping and energy markets are facing mounting disruption as vessels remain stranded near the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that carries around one in five barrels of the world’s…

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Intelligence assessment warns of Iranian attacks on US following Khamenei’s death

Iran and its proxies could target the U.S. with attacks in response to the Saturday ‌killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by Israeli and U.S. strikes, according to a…

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Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures

The price of flights between Asia and Europe has soared after the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs due to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, with airline websites showing tickets…

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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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Iran conflict disrupts global shipping as tankers are stranded, damaged

Insurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for vessels in the Gulf as the widening Iran conflict disrupted shipping, leaving at least four tankers damaged, a seafarer killed and 150…

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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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France is ready to help Gulf countries targeted by Iran

France is ready to help Gulf countries targeted by Iranian retaliatory strikes, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday, adding that the Israeli and U.S. initial strikes against Iran should…

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EU policymakers expect no immediate oil security impact from Iran conflict

The European Commission does not expect the widening conflict in the Middle East to have any immediate impact on the European Union's security of oil supply, it said in an…

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Cyprus on alert after drone strike on UK’s Akrotiri base; Israeli air strikes in Lebanon

A suspected drone strike on the United Kingdom’s RAF Akrotiri has underscored Cyprus’ growing exposure to the escalating Middle East conflict, as military activity intensifies across the region. British authorities…

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Dubai gold flows curbed as flights halted due to US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Physical gold flows to and from Dubai's bullion trading hub will be severely curbed in coming days as airlines cancel flights due to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and…

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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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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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What are Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities?

Here are some details about Iran's missiles: WHAT ARE BALLISTIC MISSILES? A ballistic missile is a rocket-propelled weapon that is guided during its ascent but follows a free-fall trajectory for…

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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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US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions

The State Department is pulling out non-essential government personnel and their eligible family members from the U.S. embassy in Beirut, a senior State Department official said, amid growing concerns about…

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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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What are key issues dividing US and Iran in nuclear talks?

he United States and Iran are due to hold crucial talks in Oman on Friday, with President Donald Trump's threat of military action looming over a region buffeted by conflict…

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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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Trump Says He Hopes for Iran Deal as Tehran Warns of Regional War and Deepens EU Rift

Iran has reiterated that any future engagement with the United States will depend on addressing deep-seated mistrust, even as tensions with Washington and European capitals continue to escalate across diplomatic,…

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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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EU lists Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation

The European Union has officially designated Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation. This decision was announced by the bloc’s top diplomat on Thursday and comes in response to…

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Saudi and Israeli officials visit Washington to discuss possible strikes on Iran

The Trump administration is hosting senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia for talks on Iran this week as U.S. President Donald Trump considers military strikes, Axios…

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Bettel calls for EU engagement with Kremlin, questions Europe’s absence from Ukraine talks

Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has said the European Union must be prepared to engage directly with the Kremlin if it wants to help bring an end to Russia’s…

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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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