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Iran strikes US base in Jordan, threatens more retaliation after tanker attacks

Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck a US military base in Jordan with missiles. This action followed US forces destroying five Iranian oil tankers earlier. Global oil prices climbed significantly as the conflict escalated in the region. Iran vowed further retaliation against oil tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain. The ongoing conflict has…

The Economic Times

Middle East live: Israel gives UK 30 days to close consulate in Jerusalem

Israel has given Britain 30 days to close its East Jerusalem consulate in response to UK sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements, a move Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended Wednesday as necessary to “stand against injustice” in the occupied West Bank. The UK, France and Canada joined on Tuesday nine…

France 24

US targets multiple Iranian oil tankers in latest retaliatory strike

American forces have targeted several Iranian oil tankers, an official said on Tuesday under condition of anonymity to address sensitive military operations. It follows further attempted missile strikes against a US Navy vessel. This represents the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes as Washington and Tehran drift back into…

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Kuwait third US ally attacked in two days; Iranian military toll hits 13 this week

Tehran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday the deaths of six more military personnel from US strikes this week, bringing the military death toll to at least 13. In the latest report on military deaths, Tasnim said six members of the regular military, including three pilots, had been killed…

The Economic Times

Iran Again Attacked Gulf Countries. Oil Is Climbing Further.

Kuwait said it intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran.

International Business Times

Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’

Air bases used by US in UAE and Kuwait hit as Israeli defence chief says Iran’s regime fears collapse due to economic pressures

The Guardian - UK

Iran strikes Kuwait in retaliation for US bombardments, and other Mideast news

Iran targeted Kuwait on Thursday, continuing its attacks on Gulf states after the U.S. bombarded Iran earlier this week

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Passport Renewal, ECR Status and Blank Pages: Three Things That Stop Indian Travellers at the Airport

The ECR Stamp That Quietly Limits Where You Can GoECR stands for Emigration Check Required. If your passport carries this designation, printed inside the front cover, you cannot travel to 18 specific countries for employment without clearance from the Protector of Emigrants office under the Ministry of External Affairs. The…

Times Life

Iran hits US targets in Mideast, wedding strikes being probed, Vance says

Iran said on Thursday it hit US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE in retaliation for a US strike on a wedding party that killed four people and injured nearly 70. While the US military has reiterated that it never targets civilians, Vice President JD Vance said the strike…

France 24

Toppling Iran’s Islamic regime ‘within reach’, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday voiced confidence that Iran's Islamic republic could soon fall, saying it was weaker than ever as Iran's army said it targeted US bases in the UAE and Kuwait. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

France 24

Iran targets US allies in Gulf after overnight attacks, and other Mideast news

Iran has targeted U.S. Gulf allies, firing drones at Kuwait and Bahrain after U.S. airstrikes in Iran

The Independent UK

What are Iran's options to retaliate as open warfare resumes with the US?

The US launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, prompting Iranian missile strikes on what Tehran said were US assets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq.

The Economic Times

Pakistan, Kuwait sign agreement to enhance defence cooperation

Pakistan and Kuwait signed a new defence cooperation agreement. This protocol extends military assistance in training and border management. The agreement significantly enhances existing military cooperation frameworks. Both nations aim to strengthen their defence ties and mutual interests. This collaboration reflects deep trust and shared strategic interests.

The Economic Times

'No other option': Gulf expats hunker down between bouts of war

Foreign workers are largely staying in Gulf countries despite six months of conflict, choosing higher, tax-free salaries over weaker prospects back home. Some have sent families home for safety while continuing to work, highlighting the economic dependence of millions of expatriates on Gulf jobs.

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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…

The Economic Times

'No substitute': Kuwait's future tied to Hormuz strait fate

Kuwait's oil exports have plummeted due to the ongoing war and Strait of Hormuz closure. The nation faces its biggest crisis since the 1990 invasion, impacting its economy significantly. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation declared force majeure after drone strikes hit its headquarters. The country's economy contracted by 4.6 percent in the…

The Times of India

Iran won't escalate tensions but will defend itself, says Pezeshkian as Donald Trump claims Tehran has 'last chance'

Iran states it will defend its security while the US president claims a last chance for a deal. Conflicting reports emerge regarding ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued amid these diplomatic claims. Iran's IRGC reportedly launched a drone attack…

The Independent UK

This Week in History: From a ‘Russian’ Arctic to an annexed Kuwait

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'Weaker, stronger, peter out': Mixed messages complicate Trump's Iran exit plan

US President Trump is receiving conflicting advice from two key regional allies on how to handle Iran. Saudi Arabia is urging restraint and de-escalation to prevent a wider regional conflict, while Israel is pressing for a tougher stance against Tehran. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise, with attacks on commercial shipping…

The Economic Times

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as US pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

US President Donald Trump has issued a warning of more military responses directed at Iran as regional conflicts intensify. Kuwait has reported drone attacks on essential facilities, with a tanker being struck in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Israeli forces launched powerful strikes on Gaza following disarmament…

The Independent UK

Trump-Iran latest: US president cancels attack on Iran and claims peace deal breakthrough

Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’

The Economic Times

White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East

President Trump considers new strikes on Iran as tensions escalate in the region. Iran fired drones at Kuwait and struck oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Hamas confirmed disarming as part of a potential Gaza war-ending deal. Saudi Arabia announced a 14-country defense alliance to strengthen maritime security. Israeli…

The Independent UK

Trump says Iran attacks could continue for weeks: ‘We just want to win’

President Donald Trump has signaled that attacks on Iran could continue for weeks, further diminishing hopes for a quick deal to end the conflict. At a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday, Trump was asked how the US can revive the ceasefire after relentless attacks by both sides over…

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happened

The agreement is a ‘great breakthrough’, the president says in response to media questions

The Economic Times

Iran claims to destroy drone hangars, fuel depot at US base in Kuwait

US Iran war: IRGC reported destroying US drone hangars and a fuel facility in Kuwait. The IRGC also claimed a missile strike on Jordan's al-Azraq airbase. US Central Command denied damage to any American aircraft in these incidents. They also refuted claims about a commercial oil tanker violating a US…

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