Iran
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Prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure to scar global oil markets for years
The world’s worst oil supply disruption in history will take months and potentially years to recover from.
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Iran executes 21, arrests 4 000 since Middle East war began: UN
Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested more than 4 000 since the Middle East war began.
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US examines Iran proposal to unblock Strait of Hormuz
The White House said on Monday it was examining Iran’s latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
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King Charles to urge Trump to ‘come together’ with Britain
King Charles III’s state visit aims to mend US-UK relations, featuring a ceremonial welcome and a historical address to Congress.
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Oil rises, stocks mixed as US-Iran peace talks stall
Oil prices rose over 2% following Trump’s cancellation of US-Iran peace talks, amid stalled negotiations and tensions.
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US deploys third carrier group as Middle East crisis disrupts global markets
The United States has deployed a third aircraft carrier battle group to the Middle East as the crisis with Iran continues to disrupt energy markets.
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended as tensions escalate across region
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for three weeks, US President Donald Trump announced.
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Middle East tensions escalate as Iran seizes ships and US blocks Iraqi cash
Tensions in the Middle East intensified as Iran seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the US blocked nearly $500 million in cash destined for Iraq.
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MIDDLE EAST WAR | Trump extends ceasefire to give Iran time to negotiate
A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has maintained its blockade of Iranian ports and the strategic waterway despite extending the ceasefire.
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Iran says it will not attend new US peace talks as ceasefire frays
Iran insisted it has no plan to attend a new round of negotiations with the United States on Monday.
