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Iraq probes pipeline strikes launched from its territory targeting Saudi oil

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered security crackdowns and border closures after investigators traced long-range drone strikes on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline to Maysan province.

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Trump Says Iran War Will End After US Midterm Elections

As U.S. forces target Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, the administration links the conflict's resolution and a proposed $5,000 citizen dividend to the elections.

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IAEA board reports Iran to UN Security Council for first time in 20 years

The referral follows a prolonged failure by Tehran to cooperate with investigations into uranium traces at undeclared sites and restricted access following June 2025 airstrikes.

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US and Iran target oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz escalation

With 11.1 million barrels of oil idling in the Strait of Hormuz, military strikes now threaten global energy markets and desalination plants supplying 80 million people.

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Iran claims capture of US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

The seizure of an Anduril Dive-LD submersible coincides with a surge in oil prices and the U.S. destruction of five Iranian crude oil carriers.

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Frappes en Iran : Amnesty International soupçonne la coalition israélo

Amnesty International has urged a war crimes investigation into March air raids across densely populated Tehran districts, citing severe civilian damage. Meanwhile, escalating military operations in southern Lebanon have pushed the regional death toll higher.

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Goldman Sachs Warns Oil Could Hit $120 as Shipping Risks Rise

Crude prices surged near $100 per barrel as Iran announced a planned maritime exclusion zone threatening a U.S. naval blockade in the Persian Gulf.

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Iran to announce shipping exclusion zone near Strait of Hormuz

Tehran intends to blacklist vessels entering a new restricted area extending into the Persian Gulf as diplomatic efforts over Iran's nuclear program collapse.

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Iran threatens faster and more intense military response to US attacks

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced that Iran is abandoning proportionate responses in favor of swifter counterattacks following a naval exchange in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Yemen fighting kills over 60 as US warns of strikes on Iranian nuclear site

Strategic Houthi advances toward the port of al-Mukha threaten 10% of global maritime trade, coinciding with record US diesel prices and escalating nuclear tensions.

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Trump warns US may strike Iran nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain very soon

The threat follows a five-month military campaign that has cost over $37.5 billion and resulted in the deaths of 18 US service members.

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US military disables three Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks

The US military permanently disabled or destroyed three Iranian oil tankers following a ballistic missile attack on American naval assets.

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US missiles strike Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island

Four U.S. missiles reportedly struck an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island, forcing the crew to evacuate amid an intensifying regional maritime conflict.

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Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait after US strike hits wedding party

Tehran retaliates against US assets across the Middle East as the US investigates reports of civilian casualties in Sirik County.

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US launches fresh strikes on Iran as regional fighting escalates

Escalating clashes have triggered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices and causing internal friction within the US government.

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Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait and UAE following American airstrikes

The retaliation follows a U.S. campaign targeting military equipment along the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a shift in Iranian defense doctrine.

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Iranian state TV airs threat and $10 million bounty for Barron Trump

Iranian state-run Channel 3 broadcast a 'blueprint' for the assassination of Barron Trump, promoting a $10 million bounty and claiming the student is being monitored.

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US unveils sanctions to sever Iran from global financial system

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has initiated a financial assault targeting sectors including gold, digital assets, and shipping to sever Iran from the global economy.

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Oil prices fall as US prepares toughest-ever sanctions on Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns of an 'economic D-Day' as Washington launches a massive financial offensive, coinciding with Tehran's attempt to impose tolls on cargo vessels.

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Trump Vows Economic War As Iran Threatens To Halt All Oil Exports

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has characterized new financial sanctions as an economic D-Day, while Iran warns that supporting the measures is an act of war.

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Not a single drop of oil will be exported if US economic war persists: Iran

Tehran has labeled Washington's latest financial offensive an act of war, coinciding with a sharp decline in vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump calls Iran little detour during South Carolina rally

Speaking at a Myrtle Beach rally, Donald Trump minimized the military standoff with Iran as a minor disruption aimed at halting its nuclear ambitions.

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More than 750 US troops wounded in Iran war

As the U.S.-Iran conflict enters its sixth month with casualties surpassing 770, the Pentagon has ordered sailors and Marines to purge personal digital data to evade hostile surveillance.

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Iran warns Gulf states against aiding US forces

Major General Ali Abdollahi dismissed Gulf neutrality claims, arguing that hosting US military logistics infrastructure makes regional governments active participants in the ongoing conflict.

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UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran amid escalating tensions

The United Arab Emirates has completely severed commercial ties with Iran after two ballistic missiles were launched toward its territory, compounding severe oil supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump shares map declaring Strait of Hormuz new US territory

President Trump published a map labeling the vital energy chokepoint as US territory, exacerbating tensions as regional trade plummets and Iran negotiates alternative shipping routes with Oman.

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Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

Army chief Amir Hatami announced a tiered reward system for citizens who target American military personnel, despite no known US ground forces being deployed inside Iran.

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Trump says will soon declare Hormuz strait US territory

US President Donald Trump stated plans to claim the Strait of Hormuz as American territory, sparking an immediate backlash from Iranian officials and highlighting a steep decline in commercial vessel traffic.

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Trump dismisses family concerns over USS Lincoln deployment length

As the USS Abraham Lincoln surpasses 250 consecutive days at sea without a port call, military families and lawmakers have raised serious concerns over crew strain and conditions.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces unprecedented measures on Iran

As Washington implements an open-ended maritime blockade and unprecedented financial isolation against Tehran, domestic political fractures and military strain intensify.

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