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Politics · Middle EastIran reviews US response to UN proposal amid Strait of Hormuz incident
Iran is examining the US reply to a diplomatic proposal submitted at the UN, according to its deputy foreign minister. The development follows an incident where a commercial tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, though no crew were harmed.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTehran billboards mock Trump with anti-US imagery
Giant billboards in Tehran are displaying anti-US imagery, including satirical depictions of President Donald Trump. The campaign follows recent strikes by the US and Israel against Iran's military and nuclear facilities.
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Politics · RussiaKremlin: No decision yet on Putin-Trump meeting at G20
The Kremlin has stated it is premature to discuss a potential meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump at the G20 summit in December. Russia has received an invitation for Putin to attend the summit in Miami and will consider it, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
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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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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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Iran shoots down at least two US drones, officials say
US officials have confirmed that Iranian forces shot down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft in recent days. The exact location and specific models of the drones are not yet public.
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US strikes Iranian oil tankers amid Kharg Island explosions
Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask. A US official confirmed strikes on Iranian oil tankers, while Iran's military warned of retaliation if its vessels are attacked. Oil prices rose following the news.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran threatens US energy assets after tanker strikes
Iran has threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, warning that American oil and gas companies in the region share the exposure of Iranian assets. The exchange follows US strikes on three Iranian oil tankers.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaRussia warns US missile deployment in Norway threatens dialogue
Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned that the deployment of US medium- and short-range missile systems in Norway could lead to retaliatory strikes and nullify the basis for constructive dialogue with Washington. Moscow stated it would closely monitor the situation with its strategic deterrence forces.
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Politics · UkraineRussia open to trilateral meeting with US and China
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has stated that a trilateral meeting between the presidents of Russia, the United States, and China is not out of the question. He indicated that the agenda and expected outcomes would need clarification before any preparations could begin.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastStrait of Hormuz Traffic Drops Amid Gulf Tensions
Visible commodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to five per day over the weekend, according to shipping data. This comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf after U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastIran says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US changes stance
Iran's National Security Council secretary stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US changes its policy. This comes as approximately 40 oil tankers transited the strait, carrying 16 million barrels of oil, according to Axios.
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