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IAEA eyes return to Iran’s nuclear sites as political roadblocks persist
The UN’s nuclear watchdog is seeking to resume inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities under a new interim agreement, but political…
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Saudi-led coalition warns of ‘unprecedented force’ against any threat to Kingdom
The Saudi Arabia-led Coalition has warned that it will respond with “unprecedented determination and force” to any attempt targeting the…
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Macron orders French mine-clearing vessels to secure Hormuz navigation
France and the United Kingdom have expressed readiness to support a broader multinational maritime security mission in coordination with Oman…
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Massive crowds gather in Tehran as six-day state funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei begins
Iran on Saturday officially began six days of funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed…
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IRGC said to deploy ‘special forces’ to monitor Strait of Hormuz shipping routes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly deployed special forces along the Arabian Gulf coastline to monitor and identify…
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Bomb blast in crowded Damascus district kills 5, injures 16
A bomb explosion in Damascus has killed five people, according to the latest updates from Syria. Syrian authorities said at…
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GCC Chiefs of Staff call for unified military front against regional threats
The Chiefs of Staff of the armed forces of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) convened in Manama during a meeting…
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GCC states rethink dependence on Strait of Hormuz after closure during US-Iran conflict
The recent crisis has reinforced the importance of developing resilient transport and energy networks, with Gulf nations increasingly viewing alternative…
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US, Iran agree to halt strikes amid reports of fresh talks
The United States and Iran have agreed to halt attacks and resume technical talks after a weekend of tit-for-tat strikes…
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Iraqi authorities detain 47 in wide-ranging corruption crackdown
Iraqi authorities have arrested 47 individuals, including members of parliament and senior officials, on charges of corruption and misappropriation of…
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