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WorldGulf states report Iranian missile and drone attacks during US-Israeli air war against Iran
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Defence ministries and militaries in several Gulf states released figures on Iranian drone and missile attacks on their territories since the start of the US-Israeli air war against Iran.…
WorldIsrael says it will coordinate with US on when to halt Iran conflict, Saar tells journalists
Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel is not seeking an open-ended conflict with Iran and…
WorldIsrael steps up strikes on Beirut suburbs and advances into southeast Lebanon, health ministry reports nearly 500 dead
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel escalated its military offensive against Lebanon on Tuesday, striking Beirut’s southern suburbs and advancing armoured…
WorldButterfield, ex-White House aide who revealed Nixon taping system, dies at 99
San Diego, United States. Alexander Butterfield, the former White House aide who disclosed President Richard Nixon’s secret audio…
WorldADNOC shuts Ruwais refinery after drone attack sparks fire, as Gulf energy disruptions widen
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi state oil giant ADNOC shut its Ruwais refinery after a drone…
WorldWHO warns Iran’s “black rain” after oil facility strikes could cause respiratory problems
Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Organization warned that “black rain” and toxic compounds in the air in Iran…
WorldTop U.S. general says Iran not more formidable as U.S. plans most intense strikes day
Washington, United States. The top U.S. general said Iran was fighting but was not more formidable than Washington…
WorldTrump says Iran talks possible under conditions as Zarif rejects negotiations
Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump said he might consider engaging in talks with Iran, but any…
WorldUS military strikes Iranian mine-laying vessels, top general says
Washington, United States. The US military is carrying out strikes against Iranian mine-laying vessels as part of a…
WorldGreece to set up ministerial committee to examine small nuclear reactors, Mitsotakis says
Paris, France. Greece will set up a ministerial committee to examine the development of small nuclear reactors and…
WorldIran warns it could halt Middle East oil exports as Trump threatens retaliation amid continued strikes
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they would not allow any oil to leave the Middle East until…