Iran
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Anxiety, anticipation as World Cup one-month countdown begins
Anxiety clashes with anticipation as one-month countdown to 2026 World Cup begins amid soaring tickets, Trump tensions and Iran war.
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Iran vows World Cup participation but sets 10 conditions
Iran confirms 2026 World Cup participation but sets 10 conditions, including visa guarantees for players with IRGC military ties.
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Britain sends warship to Gulf; Iran stalls on US peace deal
Britain is sending HMS Dragon to the Middle East ahead of a Hormuz mission. Iran stalls on a US ceasefire proposal amid fresh Gulf clashes.
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Markets rattled as US, Iran clash in Hormuz
The US was awaiting Iran’s response to its latest proposed peace deal, after both sides accused the other of triggering an overnight clash.
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World awaits Iran response to latest US deal offer
World capitals and markets are waiting for Tehran to respond to Washington’s latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle East.
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Iran warns ‘not even started’ in Hormuz standoff
ran’s powerful chief negotiator has warned the United States against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, risking reigniting the Middle East war.
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Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships
Iran warned that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire.
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‘Trump is an idiot’: Californians fume over soaring petrol prices
Californians fume over soaring petrol prices, calling President Donald Trump an idiot.
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Iran military official says renewed war with US ‘likely’
Renewed fighting between the US and Iran is likely after Donald Trump said he was “not satisfied” with a new Iranian negotiating proposal.
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SA fuel levy relief extended to June: What you’ll pay
National Treasury extends fuel levy relief to June 2026, suspending the diesel levy entirely as Middle East tensions drive up oil prices.
