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A group of major countries has issued a joint statement calling for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and condemning attacks on commercial shipping and civilian energy infrastructure, as the West Asia conflict continues to disrupt global trade and energy flows. Strait Of Hormuz Joint Statement The statement was issued by Britain, France, Germany, […]
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran no longer has the ability to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles after recent US-Israeli strikes, presenting the campaign as a major strategic success even as questions remain over the full extent of the damage. Netanyahu Claims Major Blow To Iran Program Speaking after nearly three […]
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Iran Mocks Rising US War Costs With ‘Israel First Tax’ Swipe Iran has mocked the rising financial cost of the US war effort, with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi saying a reported $200 billion American war bill is only the beginning and warning that ordinary Americans will end up paying what he called an “Israel […]
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Former US National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent has said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei likely did not fear being killed because he believed the Islamic Republic would survive even without him, adding a fresh political dimension to the debate around regime stability and the wider US-Israel-Iran war. Joe Kent Comments on Khamenei Speaking in […]
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A drone has struck the SAMREF refinery in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port city of Yanbu, marking another escalation in the widening conflict’s impact on Gulf energy infrastructure. Saudi officials said the damage is being assessed, while separate industry reporting indicated the impact appeared limited. Yanbu Refinery Drone Attack Saudi authorities said the drone hit […]
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Italy Cuts Fuel Taxes as Energy Costs Rise Italy has approved a temporary cut in fuel excise taxes to cushion households and businesses from rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the measure would reduce fuel prices by €0.25 per litre, part of a broader emergency package aimed […]
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WHO Prepares for Nuclear Incident Risk in Iran The World Health Organization is preparing for the possibility of a nuclear incident linked to the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, as concerns grow over attacks on Iranian nuclear sites and the risk of a far more dangerous regional fallout. WHO Warning Over Iran Nuclear Risk WHO officials have […]