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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS considers limited strikes in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump and senior officials are considering a plan for limited strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Developed by US Central Command, the plan aims to stop Iran from rebuilding military capabilities to attack ships.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump vows US retaliation after Iran attacks bases
Donald Trump has stated the US will respond forcefully to Iranian attacks on American bases in Jordan and the UAE. The exchange of fire follows a US strike on Iran's Larak Island, with both sides issuing threats of further action.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS Forces Attack Iran, Iran Strikes Jordan Bases
US forces attacked targets in Iran, which CENTCOM described as limited measures against mine-laying units. Iran responded with strikes on two US bases in Jordan, which Jordanian authorities said were intercepted. This marks the first direct military exchange between the two nations in weeks.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump Claims Kharg Island 'Blown to Smithereens' Amid US-Iran Exchange
US President Donald Trump posted on social media that Iran's Kharg Island was being 'blown to smithereens'. This followed a US strike on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed to have launched ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan, which Jordanian air defences intercepted.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia prepares massive strikes on Ukraine energy infrastructure
Russia's Ministry of Defence announced preparations for large-scale strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Moscow stated these actions are in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian and energy facilities.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump Threatens Iran With Large-Scale Attack as Negotiations Reported
Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are underway and threatened a major attack, later cancelled. Iran denied talks with the US but confirmed discussions with Oman over Hormuz Strait passage. The US and Israel began military action in Iran on 28 February, with ongoing clashes despite ceasefire attempts.
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