Middle East
Middle East news covers regional politics, diplomacy, conflicts, economic developments, and social issues across Middle Eastern countries. This section delivers factual and timely international reporting.
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Oil Prices Surge After US Seizes Iranian Ship, Global Markets on Edge
Oil prices surge after US seizes Iranian ship in Gulf of Oman. Brent hits $96, WTI $88 as Strait of…
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Iran says to respond to ‘armed maritime piracy’ by US: Report
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get…
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No plans yet to attend next round of talks with US: Iran
Citing "contradictory actions" from Washington, Iran on Monday made it clear that it has not made any decision yet on…
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Iran Missile Attacks: Over 1,000 Homes Uninhabitable in Tel Aviv, Massive Damage Reported
Iran missile attacks have left over 1,000 homes uninhabitable in Tel Aviv, with massive damage reported in Ramat Gan and…
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Iran rejects taking part in 2nd round of peace talks with US
Iran's official news agency IRNA said that the country has rejected taking part in the second round of the peace…
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Israel releases map of ‘buffer zone’ extending across Lebanon, intensifies operations despite ceasefire
Israel's military released a map of a "buffer zone" it is working to establish in southern Lebanon, showing a broad…
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Iran says to control traffic through Hormuz until war definitively ended
Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said that the country is determined to exercise control and supervision over traffic through…
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Israel great ally of US; courageous and loyal, unlike others: Trump
"Whether people like Israel or not, they have proven to be a great ally of the United States of America.…
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions: Donald Trump Reacts to Iran Closure
Donald Trump reacts to Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, says US cannot be pressured. Talks continue despite rising tensions…
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again Amid US Blockade, Fires on Ships as Tensions Escalate
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again amid US blockade, fires on ships, raising global oil supply concerns and escalating tensions…
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Ceasefire Impact: Iran Fully Opens Strait of Hormuz, Boosting Global Trade Confidence
Iran announces Strait of Hormuz will remain open during ceasefire; global oil prices drop by 10% as safe shipping routes…
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Netanyahu says Israel to maintain 10-km security zone in southern Lebanon during ceasefire
The Israeli prime minister noted that he had rejected Hezbollah's demand for an Israeli withdrawal to the international border, and…
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Trump Administration Takes Tough Stand: US Moves to Block Chinese Ships Carrying Iranian Oil in Strait of Hormuz
Trump administration takes tough stance on China ships, moves to block vessels carrying Iranian oil in Strait of Hormuz as…
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Israel Declares Continued War Plans Against Iran and Lebanon, Army on High Alert: Targets Ready
Israel war plans Iran Lebanon approved as army remains on high alert. Chief Eyal Zamir confirms targets ready and operations…
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US military intercepts Iranian-flagged ship in Hormuz Strait: Command
A US Navy guided-missile destroyer has intercepted and redirected an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, the US…
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Iran Gulf Trade Threat: Tehran Warns to Halt Trade Amid US Port Blockade Crisis
Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade amid US port blockade. Strait of Hormuz crisis intensifies as exports and imports face…
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Middle East conflict threatens global growth, sparks inflation fears
War in the Middle East is threatening to slow global growth and push up prices, IMF officials warned, as supply…
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Iran terms US naval blockade ‘piracy’, warns ‘enemy vessels’ won’t be allowed to cross Strait of Hormuz
Iran on Monday severely condemned Washington's decision to impose restrictions on the transit of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz,…
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Iran’s IRGC warns any wrong move by ‘enemy’ in Strait of Hormuz to have lethal consequences
The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said that any "erroneous" move by the "enemy" in the Strait…
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Iran ceasefire: Worst phase of Hormuz conflict yet to come, warns Ray Dalio
Founder of Bridgewater Associates, Dalio on X shared an article and highlighted all parties to the conflict understand the battle…
