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Middle East conflict

Iran · 10 Jun 2026 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… 1 Jun 2026 Kuwait Reports Missile Attacks as US Hits Iranian Sites Escalating clashes between the United States, Iran and their regional allies have intensified concerns of a broader Middle East conflict, as Washington… Iran · 28 May 2026 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… Middle East · 27 May 2026 Israel says it killed Hamas’ new armed wing chief in Gaza Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, ​days after it killed his predecessor, while… UAE · 14 May 2026 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… Saudi Arabia · 13 May 2026 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… Business · 8 May 2026 Airbnb, Expedia flag demand hit as Middle East conflict drags on Airbnb and Expedia joined a growing list of travel companies warning that the Middle East conflict is weighing ​on demand, as hostilities… USA · 30 Apr 2026 US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far The United States' war in Iran has ​cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first… UK · 21 Apr 2026 Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain’s armed forces The Iran war has left Britain's armed forces exposed, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act on his promises to… Italy · 16 Apr 2026 Diplomatic strain between Washington and Rome deepens amid Iran and NATO row United States President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying their relationship has deteriorated over Rome’s stance on… Sports · 16 Apr 2026 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… Iran · 6 Apr 2026 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…