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2026-09-09 06:10:45

U.S. Destroys Iranian Tankers; Iran Missiles Strike Jordan

U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after attacks on Navy warships; Iran retaliated with missiles toward Jordan. Tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz, risking global energy prices and wider conflict. Trump imposes new sanctions. read more

2026-08-19 08:40:33

Israel Strikes Syrian Air Base to Block Turkish Deployment

Israel struck Syria's Abu Duhur air base to block Turkish troop deployment, damaging the runway without casualties. Syria condemned the attack as sovereignty violation; Turkey urged international action. Washington called it unnecessary escalation amid ongoing tensions. read more

2026-08-03 12:30:40

Trumps Iran Threats and Retreats: Seven Pauses

Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran with military strikes, only to pause them amid diplomatic talks, with seven major incidents since April. Each ceasefire collapsed, resuming conflict and shipping disruptions. read more

2026-07-31 15:40:03

Hamas Agrees to Disarm, But Gaza Deal Faces Hurdles

Hamas confirmed Friday it will disarm under a U.S.-brokered deal requiring Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza, though Palestinian statehood demands face Israeli rejection. Iran struck tankers and Kuwait drones, while Saudi Arabia proposed a 14-nation maritime defense alliance. read more

2026-07-30 11:50:03

U.S. Strikes Iran After Attack, Conflict Widens

The U.S. launched heavy strikes on Iran after an attack on a Jordan base hosting American troops. Iran hit a Chinese firm's building in Kuwait, escalating conflict. Fires on gas vessels in Egypt raised war risks. read more

2026-07-29 18:10:02

Saudi Arabia Joins US Strikes as Ceasefire Hopes Vanish

Saudi Arabia joins US strikes on Iraq as Trump vows to "beat the s***" out of Iran after missile attacks. Hopes for ceasefire fade with regional escalation, including Houthi threats. Iraq condemns sovereignty violations. read more

2026-07-29 09:50:03

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US strikes Iraq militias

Jordan intercepts five Iranian missiles as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq. Tensions escalate after a brief pause, with Iraq condemning strikes and Iran’s Guard claiming tanker hits in the Strait of Hormuz. read more

2026-07-26 22:10:06

Trump erupts in expletive-laden Iran war rant

President Trump unleashed an expletive-laden rant against Iranian leaders, calling them "scumbags," as frustration mounts over stalled peace talks and rising casualties in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. read more

2026-07-26 14:30:46

Houthis Strike Saudi as Trump Opens Door to Iran Talks

Trump insists Iran cannot obtain nuclear weapons, claiming talks are progressing. Houthis strike Saudi Arabia's Jizan after Saudi attacks on Yemen, escalating regional conflict. Trump warns of Iran's "evil intentions" but says a deal isn't imminent. read more

2026-07-21 13:30:48

Houthis threaten key strait amid US-Iran war

Iran-backed Houthi rebels blockade the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, threatening Saudi oil exports amid the U.S.-Iran war. This retaliation for Saudi strikes risks rattling energy markets and escalating regional conflict further. read more

2026-07-21 09:00:40

Iran Strikes Amazon Data Hub in Bahrain Conflict

Iran launches drone attacks on US bases in Kuwait and targets Amazon data infrastructure in Bahrain, with IRGC vowing continued strikes. Pentagon withheld injury reports as oil prices remain high amid conflict escalation. read more

2026-07-21 08:40:06

Houthis declare naval blockade on Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia at the Bab el-Mandeb strait, citing retaliation for a siege. This escalates regional conflict, threatens global oil supplies, and risks worsening the energy crisis amid Strait of Hormuz fighting. read more

2026-07-21 07:10:03

Trump Vows Iran Will Pay for US Soldier Deaths

US President Trump vows Iran will pay "many times over" for US soldier deaths as Iran targets Kuwait bases with drones, oil climbs above $90, and conflict escalates. read more

2026-07-13 05:40:08

Oil Surges 3% as US-Iran Conflict Threatens Gulf

Oil prices surged 3.3% after US-Iran strikes escalated in the Middle East, with Iran claiming closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Markets slipped as inflation risks rekindled, while investors eyed Fed policy and earnings season. read more

2026-07-08 06:10:08

Iran Strikes US Bases in Bahrain and Kuwait

U.S. forces struck Iran after attacks on Strait of Hormuz ships, revoking Iran's oil sale license. Iran retaliated by targeting U.S. military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait, risking the interim ceasefire and broader Middle East conflict. read more

2026-06-20 10:40:10

Israeli strikes kill 7 in Lebanon, ceasefire deal threatened

Fighting persists in Lebanon despite ceasefire reports, with Israeli strikes killing seven including two children. The violence threatens the U.S.-Iran interim deal, delaying talks in Switzerland as mediators scramble to halt Israel-Hezbollah hostilities. read more

2026-06-18 06:40:07

Over 1,000 Killed in Gaza Since Ceasefire

Over 1,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October ceasefire, per health officials. Israeli strikes continue, citing militant targets. Both sides accuse each other of violations. The war began October 7, 2023, with Hamas attacks on Israel. read more

2026-06-12 07:20:08

Middle East Ceasefires Collapse as Fighting Escalates

Despite announced ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, fighting continues on all fronts with Israeli strikes, Hezbollah attacks, and US-Iran clashes, rendering truces meaningless and escalating regional war. read more

2026-06-11 12:50:11

Middle East Ceasefires Fail as Fighting Escalates

Ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran have failed, with ongoing Israeli strikes, Hezbollah attacks, and US-Iran clashes. Fighting persists across all fronts, rendering truces meaningless amid territorial gains, airstrikes, and a global fuel crisis from Strait of Hormuz closures. read more

2026-06-11 11:30:07

Trump threatens to bomb Iran if no peace deal

President Trump threatened to "bomb the s***" out of Iran unless it signs a peace deal, after firing 49 Tomahawk missiles. He claimed Iran's officials begged for a halt, while Tehran denied this and vowed retaliation. read more

2026-06-11 05:10:04

Iran Strikes 18 US Bases, Conflict Escalates

Iran launched strikes on 18 US airbases after US hit Iranian surveillance capabilities, closing Kuwaiti airspace and sounding Bahrain sirens. Oil jumped to $94 as Strait of Hormuz closed, with Trump vowing more attacks. read more

2026-06-10 09:40:09

Barak Warns of Lebanon Quagmire for Israel

Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak warns against prolonged Lebanon occupation, recalling his 2000 withdrawal from an 18-year quagmire. He says staying long-term is folly, as Hezbollah adapts, and urges a political process to avoid repeating past mistakes. read more

2026-06-05 04:40:05

Trump says US can seize Iran uranium without deal

Trump asserts US can obtain enriched uranium from Iran without a deal, while Hezbollah rejects a Lebanon ceasefire and Israel continues strikes. Oil operations suspend in Oman after an explosion, escalating regional tensions. read more

2026-06-03 11:40:03

Iran Missile Video Released After Strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain

Iran's military released video of missile and drone launches targeting Kuwait and Bahrain. US officials reported Iranian missiles failed or were intercepted, while a drone strike wounded several at Kuwait International Airport. US launched retaliatory strikes on an Iranian facility. read more

2026-06-02 05:10:03

Trump calls Netanyahu crazy as Hezbollah halts attacks

Trump called Netanyahu "crazy" in a tense call as Hezbollah agreed to halt attacks if Israel does. A partial ceasefire holds in Lebanon, but violations and deep Israeli incursions continue. read more

2026-06-01 22:10:03

Iran suspends US talks over Israeli Lebanon strikes

Iran halts U.S. talks unless Israel ends Lebanon and Gaza offensives, citing ceasefire violations. Trump claims Hezbollah and Israel agreed to stop fighting, but Netanyahu says operations continue. Oil prices rise amid Strait of Hormuz blockade. read more

2026-06-01 17:40:05

Iran Quits US Peace Talks as Israel Advances in Lebanon

Iran withdraws from US peace talks as Israel pushes into Lebanon, threatening Strait of Hormuz blockade. Oil prices surge amid warnings of escalated conflict. Trump urges calm, but Iran warns patience has limits. read more

2026-05-31 08:10:03

US forces strike ship breaching Iran blockade

US forces struck a cargo ship breaching the Iran blockade, as Israel seized Beaufort castle in Lebanon's deepest incursion. Trump weighs a peace deal with Iran amid accusations of betraying diplomacy, while tensions escalate. read more

2026-05-26 17:30:03

Iran Accuses US of Ceasefire Violation as Peace Hopes Fade

Hopes for a quick Iran peace deal fade as Tehran accuses US of "gross violation" of ceasefire with new strikes. Iran's Supreme Leader warns Gulf states will no longer shield US bases. Rubio says Strait of Hormuz must open. read more

2026-05-26 14:40:06

Prospects Fade for Iran War End as Attacks Resume

Prospects for ending the Iran war dim as Israel intensifies Lebanon strikes and U.S. hits Iranian boats. Negotiations continue in Qatar, but disagreements over sanctions, nuclear program, and Abraham Accords persist. Violence escalates with civilian casualties. read more

2026-05-19 06:40:04

UAE’s safe haven image tested by war and economic strain

The UAE’s image as a Middle East business haven faces severe tests from Iran’s missile attacks and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, halving oil exports and hurting tourism. Despite cash reserves, prolonged conflict threatens its economic model and foreign investment appeal. read more

2026-05-15 04:00:46

Rubio: Trump wont be pressured into bad Iran deal

US warns Iran won't leverage economy for bad deal; Israel and Lebanon clash amid talks. Rubio insists Trump resists pressure. Oil rises after Strait of Hormuz chaos. India hikes fuel prices. read more

2026-05-11 03:40:03

Trump Rejects Iran Peace Bid, War Continues

Trump rejected Iran's "totally unacceptable" peace response, while Netanyahu stated Israel should reduce reliance on US aid. Iran demanded sanctions lifted and Strait of Hormuz control, escalating tensions with threats to UK and France. read more

2026-04-30 18:10:08

Amazon confirms Middle East cloud damage, months to fix

Amazon confirmed cloud operations in Middle East damaged by Iranian drone strikes in March. Recovery in Bahrain and UAE may take months. AWS advised customers to migrate resources and restore backups. Services remain disrupted. read more

2026-04-23 15:10:08

Iran war fallout threatens Gulf humanitarian aid

Economic fallout from the Middle East conflict threatens Gulf states' foreign aid, as they reprioritize budgets toward defense and domestic needs. These nations provided $6 billion in aid last year, surpassing the US, but now face inward-looking shifts. read more

2026-04-23 15:00:03

Heineken Warns of Volatility, Proceeds with 6,000 Job Cuts

Heineken warns escalating energy costs from Middle East conflict could dampen beer demand. Despite strong Q1 revenues, the brewer plans 6,000 job cuts and seeks a new CEO amid a "complex and volatile" global trade market. read more

2026-04-22 12:50:10

Ceasefire Shattered by Strait of Hormuz Attacks

Iran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing peace talks. This followed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire extension, which an Iranian official dismissed. The UK and France are hosting a conference to address the strategic waterway's security. read more

2026-04-22 11:20:10

Iran Conflict Risks Becoming Frozen War

Experts warn the shaky US-Israel-Iran ceasefire will likely become a frozen conflict. Asymmetric warfare, unresolved nuclear issues, and Trump's approach to ceasefires make a lasting peace unlikely, leading to prolonged regional instability. read more

2026-04-22 09:20:08

Iran Warns of New Military Cards as Ceasefire Teeters

Iran warns it has "new cards" for war if US-Israel ceasefire collapses. Options include Houthi closure of Bab el-Mandeb Strait, cyberattacks, political strikes, and renewed Gulf energy infrastructure attacks. read more