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Netanyahu has said Israel’s war objectives against Iran have moved beyond the halfway mark, while refusing to put a timeline on when the conflict may end. His remarks came as the war entered another uncertain phase, with Israel and the United States continuing to present the campaign as an effort to weaken Iran’s military and […]
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Iran has been accused of striking a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker anchored near Dubai, in an incident that has further raised tensions around Gulf shipping routes and energy supplies. The vessel was reportedly carrying around 2 million barrels of crude when it was hit, triggering a fire response and fresh concern over the safety […]
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US President Donald Trump said National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard remains fit to serve despite differences with her on Iran, describing her as “a little bit softer” on the nuclear issue. His remarks highlighted a visible policy gap within his administration as tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and the wider regional conflict continue to rise. […]
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Petron Corp, the Philippines’ only oil refinery, has secured nearly 2.5 million barrels of crude from Russia after losing access to around 4 million barrels in cancelled shipments since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran. The move reflects the growing pressure on Asian fuel markets as the conflict disrupts normal crude flows and […]
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New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis has warned that inflation could rise far more sharply this year if the Iran war continues and causes deeper disruption to global supply chains. Her comments come as energy prices remain under pressure and policymakers assess the economic fallout of a prolonged conflict in West Asia. New Zealand Warns […]
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A prominent American economist has warned that Dubai and Abu Dhabi could face direct danger if the United Arab Emirates becomes more deeply involved in the Iran conflict. The remarks came as tensions across West Asia remained high and concerns continued to grow over the vulnerability of major Gulf cities and infrastructure in the event […]
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Iran’s heavy water production plant at Khondab is no longer operational after suffering severe damage in a recent strike, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The development has drawn attention because the site is linked to Iran’s heavy water programme, though the agency said there was no radiological risk from the damage. IAEA Says […]
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a written message thanking the people of Iraq and its religious leadership for supporting Iran during the ongoing conflict, according to state media reports. The message has drawn attention because it came while Khamenei has remained out of public view, adding to continuing speculation over his condition and […]
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Iran has claimed that a recent strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia damaged a US E-3 Sentry airborne warning aircraft and multiple refuelling planes, in what would mark a major escalation in the regional conflict. The claim surfaced after reports earlier confirmed that an Iranian missile and drone attack on the base […]