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Lake Annecy gun linked to unsolved 2012 murder of British family in French Alps

French officials say a Luger pistol fished out from the bottom of Lake Annecy shows similarities to the weapon used in the notorious 2012 killings of a British-Iraqi family and a French cyclist in the nearby village of Chevaline, opening up a new lead in a case that has befuddled…

France 24

Johnny Hates Jazz’s Clark Datchler reveals veterans break down in tears over I Don’t Want to Be a Hero

Johnny Hates Jazz frontman Clark Datchler has revealed veterans from conflicts including Afghanistan, Iraq, the Gulf War and Northern Ireland have approached him in tears after performances of the band’s anti-war hit I Don’t Want to Be a Hero.

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A major US ally in the Middle East could soon lose military aid, and it’s not Israel

They helped defeat ISIS and faced Iranian attacks

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9/11 Turbocharged America's Worst Foreign Policy Impulses—but Didn't Change Its Direction

The United States' shift toward aggressive interventionism was well underway before the 2001 attacks.

Reason

Iraq opens oil exports beyond Hormuz after months of war, eyes ship-to-ship route off Oman

Iraq now allows crude oil collection outside the Persian Gulf for buyers. This move comes as exports continue through the Strait of Hormuz despite disruptions. Iraq's state oil marketer is offering specific crude grades via ship-to-ship transfer. This shift follows previous steep discounts offered to entice buyers. The country aims…

The Economic Times

Iran scrambles to sustain trade as US threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break ties

Iran's economy is poised for more instability as the Trump administration tries to coerce other countries into ending all financial dealings with the Islamic Republic

The Independent UK

BPCL explores buying Gulf oil on FOB basis, lifts Iraqi oil

Bharat Petroleum Corp expects its first Iraqi oil cargo soon and seeks more Gulf oil. The company is willing to lift oil from inside the Strait of Hormuz. New US legislation could impact India's major Russian oil and gas purchases. Russia currently supplies a significant portion of India's oil needs.…

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Iran has caused ‘billions’ in damage to American intelligence assets, report says

CIA outposts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq have reportedly been struck by Iranian drones

The Independent UK

Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman and other Middle East news

Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz if the agreement the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman is finalized

The Independent UK

The Risks China and Major Trade Partners Of Iran Could Face From Trump's Economic Pressure

Although enforcement details remain unclear, the strategy could have major consequences far beyond Tehran, particularly for China, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Iraq and India.

International Business Times

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Hormuz is a ‘very functioning Strait despite the odd rocket or drone’ in bizarre rant

US president repeats claim that the vital oil waterway is open

The Independent UK

‘Muslim countries should unite’: Iranian President Pezeshkian seeks regional alliance, US exit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged Muslim nations to strengthen regional security and stability. He emphasized expanding cultural, commercial, and political ties among Islamic states. Iraqi officials praised Iran's role in combating terrorism and sought economic cooperation. Both nations discussed enhancing bilateral relations and security cooperation. Iraq reiterated its commitment to…

The Economic Times

Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran's trade partners

The United States is pressuring Iraq to curb its financial dealings with Iran. Washington has sanctioned Iraqi banks involved in trade with Tehran. Iraq relies heavily on US goodwill for its oil revenues and finances. Trade between Iraq and Iran exceeds ten billion dollars annually. New US measures could jeopardize…

The Economic Times

US prepares to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations: Report

Embassies slated to restore higher staffing levels include those in Israel, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Iraq and Kuwait, according to the report. The State Department is continuously reviewing the security posture of its diplomatic missions worldwide and is adjusting staffing levels at certain posts in the Middle East…

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AAP

Drones, tracking devices: union's 'Iraq-style tactics'

Construction bosses were allegedly tailed, tracked, watched by drones and had pets baited in a campaign likened to Iraq-style tactics, an inquiry has been told.

The Economic Times

"We do not accept the use of Iraqi territory to attack any country": Iraqi President Nizar Amidi

"We are keen to prevent Iraq from becoming involved in the war. The country most affected by the war is Iraq. We do not accept the use of Iraqi territory to attack any country, and everyone wants weapons to be exclusively in the hands of the state. We speak frankly…

The Economic Times

Iran allowed Iraqi tankers to pass through Hormuz Strait: state media

Tehran has allowed Iraqi oil tankers passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows repeated requests from Baghdad over the past six months. Iran asserts control over the vital waterway, requiring permission and transit fees. Iraq relies on this strait for exporting the bulk of its crude oil.

France 24

Iran warns states joining US sanctions will be considered enemies

Iran on Saturday said that any country participating in the United States’ “economic war” against the Islamic republic would be considered “an enemy”. The warning came after President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday the war with the US should end because the world had already accepted that Iran had won, according…

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The Economic Times

Iran backs Iraq’s sovereignty as Baghdad seeks to bring militias under state control

Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf stated Iran supports Iraqi consensus and independence. Economic cooperation will advance with an upcoming Iraqi business delegation visit. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties and security cooperation between the nations. Iraq is moving towards withdrawing foreign forces, enhancing its sovereignty. Paramilitary groups face a deadline to…

The Guardian - UK

Samira al-Mana obituary

Other lives: Exiled Iraqi author whose writing addressed the consequences of authoritarian rule and the pain of separation from one’s homeland

The Independent UK

Israel's military to investigate Gaza attacks, and other major developments in the Middle East

The Israeli military plans a criminal investigation into the killings of a 5-year-old girl and her family, as well as 15 paramedics in Gaza

The Times of India

In 2004, US soldiers hid a time capsule inside a barracks wall before deploying to Iraq and 19 years later contractors found it during renovations

A forgotten US Army time capsule discovered in late 2022 has now finally gone on public display. It was left inside a Fort McCoy barracks by Kentucky National Guard soldiers before their deployment to Iraq in 2004. Members of the 617th Military Police Company created the makeshift collection shortly before…

The Economic Times

Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz

Oil prices climbed for a fourth day due to supply uncertainty. Investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on the Strait of Hormuz. Iraq approved new export routes to avoid the critical waterway amid the ongoing conflict. Chinese shipping giants stopped using Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb straits. US crude…

The Guardian - UK

Iraq’s ghost villages: Islamic State drove people away – now a new enemy is preventing their return

Nearly a decade after fighting ended in northern Iraq, the climate crisis has brought extreme heat and a water shortage, making life almost impossible

The Economic Times

Iraq to probe drone attack on Kurdistan PM's office

Iraq will investigate a drone attack on the Kurdistan prime minister's office. Iran denied involvement and called the incident a ploy to harm relations. Kurdistan authorities blamed Tehran for the drone strikes on government buildings. The region has faced over a thousand attacks since the Middle East war began. This…

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