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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran warns of regional oil export block if its sales are stopped
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that if Iran is prevented from exporting its oil, no country in the region will be able to export theirs. He also warned that regional infrastructure would not be safe if Iran's security was not ensured.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran's Khamenei says enemy forces will be driven from Arabian Sea
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has stated that 'enemy forces' will soon be driven out of the Arabian Sea. He asserted that Iranian forces have already pushed adversaries from waters off southern Iran into the Arabian Sea and will expel them from there as well. Khamenei's remarks were made on the occasion of Iran's 'Sacred Defense Week'.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomIran denies role in UK airbase terror plot after five arrests
Iran's embassy in London has denied any involvement in a suspected plot targeting a U.S.-operated air base in England. Five British citizens were arrested near the base on suspicion of preparing a terror attack, and UK authorities are investigating potential links.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastMojtaba Khamenei pulled from hospital rubble, cleric claims
An Iranian cleric has claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was pulled from the rubble of a Tehran hospital after it was bombed. This follows earlier US-Israeli strikes. US President Donald Trump believes Khamenei is alive but seriously wounded, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian states he is healthy.
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Politics · Middle EastIran Ready for War and Diplomacy, Foreign Minister Says
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country is prepared for both diplomacy and war with the United States. He outlined a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which the US has rejected.
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Trump expects indirect talks with Iran to continue this week
US President Donald Trump anticipates further indirect negotiations with Iran this week, despite rejecting a recent proposal. He indicated Iran seeks an agreement, but not one he finds acceptable, and is considering renewed strikes.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran delivers seven-day plan to US for Strait of Hormuz reopening
Iran has presented a seven-day plan to the United States through Qatar aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting regional fighting. The proposal requires the US to lift its blockade on Iranian ports, release $12 billion in frozen funds, and waive oil sanctions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump rejected Iran ceasefire, expects bombing after midterms
Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire, which would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz. The US president told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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Politics · Middle EastIran's President Willing to Dilute Uranium, Seeks Deal with US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran has 'no trust' in the United States and is prepared to dilute uranium enriched to 60%. He denied seeking a nuclear bomb and expressed willingness to reach an agreement with the U.S. before the November midterms, while blaming the U.S. and Israel for the ongoing war.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomNo action against Iranian man arrested near naval base
A 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman were arrested in March after an alleged attempt to enter HM Naval Base Clyde. Prosecutors have stated no proceedings will be taken against the man at this time.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu calls attacking Iran an easy decision at UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders at the UN General Assembly that attacking Iran was an easy decision. Delegates walked out during his speech, prompting Netanyahu to call them 'moral cowards'. He also accused Turkey of spreading antisemitic lies and thanked Donald Trump.
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Politics · United StatesStudent questions El-Sayed on Iran stance at Michigan town hall
A Michigan student confronted U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a town hall about his stance on Iran. The student, Iman Dashti, cited family persecution by the Iranian government and asked El-Sayed if he stood with Iranians opposing the regime.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastWall Street Ends Lower as Oil Prices and Treasury Yields Climb
US stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, with major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing declines. The downturn was influenced by a nearly 4% rise in oil prices and climbing Treasury yields, alongside comments from Iran's president.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump supports India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, calls for energy route shift
US President Donald Trump has backed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), stating his administration's strong support. He called for shifting Middle East energy infrastructure away from Iranian checkpoints, citing disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Trump made these remarks during a meeting with GCC and Arab leaders.
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Politics · United StatesTrump signs sanctions targeting Russia and Iran
President Trump has signed new legislation that expands sanctions against Russia and extends existing measures targeting Iran. The law addresses Russian energy revenue, shadow-fleet sanctions evasion, and Iran, with bipartisan support from Pennsylvania lawmakers.
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PoliticsTrump addresses UN, threatens Iran and criticises ICC
Donald Trump spoke at the UN General Assembly, warning Iran against developing nuclear weapons and criticising the International Criminal Court. He also reiterated his desire for a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict and called for accelerated AI development.
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Politics · United StatesTrump touts 'peace through strength' at UN, warns Iran
Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he has made peace while others only talked about it. He emphasized American strength and warned Iran it faced annihilation or an agreement.
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Politics · Middle EastIran Compares US Fuel Price Blame to Nazi Germany
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei rejected US accusations that Tehran is responsible for rising fuel prices. He compared the US narrative to Nazi Germany's justification for invading Poland in 1939 and stated Washington's actions contributed to the crisis.
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Politics · Middle EastUS denies visas to Iranian president's delegation for UN
The United States has refused visas to members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation, including his communications team, for the UN General Assembly. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson described the action as an 'unprecedented hostile move'. The US has authorised the delegation's travel but imposed restrictions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran warns of new weapons if US escalates conflict
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned it will change the "geography of war" and deploy new weapons if the US escalates the conflict. This comes as a British oil tanker was hit by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two crew members. US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering various options.
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