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Oil price exceeds $100 again as Iran strikes economic targets across Middle East
Add a CommentOil prices again topped $100 per barrel on Thursday as widespread Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern energy facilities overshadowed a vast release of government reserves. As Donald Trump vowed to “finish the job” and press ahead with the US-Israel war … Read more →
Iran withdraws from 2026 FIFA World Cup
Add a CommentIran has confirmed that it will not participate in the upcominh 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the ongoing conflict involving host nation the United States. The announcement was made by Iran’s Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamal, who stated that the current … Read more →
US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
Add a CommentA bipartisan resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to wage war in Iran has failed in the US Senate, as the strikes continue. The war powers measure was rejected in a 53-47 vote largely along party lines. It … Read more →
Iran signals readiness for ceasefire as Trump announces agreement
Add a CommentIran has announced that it is prepared to end its attacks if Israel agrees to do the same, as reports of a potential ceasefire gain traction following statements from U.S. President Donald Trump. President Trump said a “complete and total … Read more →
Iran denies involvement in drone strike that killed 3 US troops
Add a CommentIran denies it was involved in the drone attack which killed three US troops and injured 34 on a US base in Jordan, near the Syria border. US President Joe Biden said the attack had been carried out by Iran-backed … Read more →
US gives 1.1 million rounds of ammunition seized from Iran to Ukraine
Add a CommentThe US has sent roughly 1.1 million bullets seized from Iran last year to Ukraine, its military has said. The US Central Command (Centcom), which oversees operations in the Middle East, says the rounds were confiscated from a ship bound … Read more →
UK, France and Germany to keep nuclear sanctions on Iran
Add a CommentThe UK, France and Germany are to retain sanctions on Iran in an attempt to deter Tehran from selling drones and missiles to Russia. In 2015 Iran agreed to a nuclear deal and, under the terms, some sanctions were due … Read more →
Iran plans to reopen Mosques in areas free of Coronavirus
Add a CommentIran plans to reopen mosques in parts of the country that have been consistently free of the coronavirus outbreak as restrictions on Iranians gradually ease. Iran, one of the Middle Eastern countries hardest hit by the pandemic, will be divided … Read more →
US House votes to limit Trump war powers on Iran
Add a CommentThe US House of Representatives has approved a largely symbolic resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to make war on Iran. The measure passed the Democratic-run chamber 224-194, but faces an uphill climb in the Republican-held Senate. It … Read more →
Ukrainian passenger plane crashes in Iran
Add a CommentA Ukrainian Boeing-737 with more than 170 people on board has crashed in Iran, officials say. Iran’s Red Crescent said there was no chance of finding survivors. The Ukraine International Airlines plane crashed just after take-off from Iran’s Imam Khomeini … Read more →
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