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An Iranian projectile hit near Australia’s Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, but all Australian personnel at the facility are safe, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The incident adds to growing concern over the widening reach of the regional conflict, which is now directly affecting military sites and support infrastructure across the […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States does not need help from allies in its confrontation with Iran, even after several NATO and partner countries declined to support a wider military role around the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came as Washington continued to press its case that its campaign against Iran can proceed […]
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China said it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to several Middle Eastern countries, including Iran and Lebanon, as the regional conflict worsens and civilian needs rise. Beijing said the aid package will also cover Jordan and Iraq, reflecting growing concern over the humanitarian impact of recent US and Israeli military action across the region. China […]
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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has rejected proposals aimed at easing tensions or securing a ceasefire with the United States, signalling that Tehran is preparing for a more confrontational phase of the conflict. The reported decision came through backchannel messages relayed by two intermediary countries and points to a firm Iranian position as […]
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has rejected proposals aimed at reducing tensions or securing a ceasefire with the United States, signalling that Tehran is preparing for a prolonged confrontation. The reported decision came through backchannel communication routed via two intermediary countries and points to a hardline Iranian position as the conflict with
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Iraq said it has reached an understanding with Iran to help its oil tankers move through the Strait of Hormuz, as Baghdad tries to protect crude exports during the ongoing regional conflict. The development is significant because Hormuz remains a critical route for Gulf energy shipments, and any negotiated passage is being closely watched by […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could destabilise the entire Middle East if it acquires nuclear weapons, linking the issue directly to Washington’s current military and diplomatic posture toward Tehran. His remarks came as the conflict involving Iran continued to widen, with growing concern over regional security, energy flows and the risk of […]