Middle East war
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Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
US President Donald Trump branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable”, raising fears of fresh conflict.
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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 vows to cut US troop presence in Germany beyond announced 5 000 reduction
President Donald Trump has intensified plans to reduce American military saying that troop cuts will extend “way down” beyond the 5 000 personnel.
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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.
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Iran war redraws sea routes with Africa as the pivot
Global trade routes are shifting due to Strait of Hormuz closures, with shipping rerouted via African ports, increasing costs and delays.
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Trump warns Iran blockade could last months as oil prices soar
President Donald Trump said a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike.
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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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Fuel levy relief extended to June amid Middle East crisis
Government has extended temporary fuel levy relief until the end of June, citing ongoing pressure on global oil prices due to the Middle East conflict.
