Middle East conflict
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Saudi Arabia vows to respond ‘firmly’ to Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia promises firm response after Iran-backed Houthis wound 13 people in ballistic missile and drone attacks on southern regions.
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Houthis target Saudi base as Iran denies involvement in Yemen war
Yemen’s Houthis attacked Saudi military targets as Iran denied involvement in the civil war that has displaced thousands of people.
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A history of oil price swings this century
Brent crude topped $100 a barrel as US-Iran tensions flare, marking another chapter in oil’s volatile price history this century.
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Oil prices surge towards $100 as Middle East conflict escalates
Iran launched fresh attacks against the United States on Wednesday in retaliation for US strikes on its vessels in escalating conflict.
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Saudi vows response as Houthis hit oil sites in worst attack in years
Iran-backed Houthis fire dozens of missiles at Saudi oil sites, injuring 73 people and forcing temporary shutdowns across southern facilities.
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Iran threatens greater force if US launches more attacks
Iran warns of more forceful response to US attacks as both nations exchange fire near Strait of Hormuz amid six-month deadlock.
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Four dead in wedding strike as US-Iran conflict intensifies
Iran strikes back against the latest US attacks, targeting American interests around the Middle East.
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Iran president signals willingness to revive US peace deal ahead of Putin talks
Iranian president says Tehran will reciprocate if Washington honours collapsed June peace deal as he prepares to meet Putin in Bishkek.
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Iran and Oman negotiate temporary shipping route through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman negotiate temporary shipping corridor through Strait of Hormuz, six months after strategic waterway became paralysed by conflict.
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Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks
Iran and Oman negotiate a mine-clearing plan and temporary corridor for the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran warns it will not reopen unless the US ends the war.
