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US strikes Iran after Hormuz tanker attacks: military

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the Middle East war.

Bangkok Post

Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route

Commercial tankers faced escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz recently. Qatar blamed Iran for an unacceptable assault on its liquefied natural gas vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three tanker incidents within 24 hours. These attacks threaten regional stability and global energy security significantly. Diplomatic efforts continue…

The Times of India

After war losses, Hezbollah seen gaining from Iran-US deal

Iran's deal with the U.S. is expected to boost Hezbollah's finances and political standing in Lebanon. Tehran has promised more funding to its ally once assets are unfrozen. This infusion could help Hezbollah recover from war losses and challenge Israel. The agreement aims to halt hostilities, including in Lebanon. Hezbollah's…

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'Cold, pragmatic relationship': UAE-Israel ties driven by defence and technology

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Andreas Krieg, Senior Lecturer at the School of Security Studies at King's College London and Fellow at the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies. According to Krieg, "Iran is fighting a war against the global economy." By targeting the UAE, and especially Dubai, Tehran…

France 24

The war in Iran is in a ‘limbo’ phase. Here’s why it could leave the world facing chaos

IN FOCUS: Despite Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi travelling to Pakistan, there are still no plans for direct talks with the US. Should the current impasse continue, analysts tell James C. Reynolds that it could hurt the west and strengthen Tehran

The Independent UK

The Latest: US military warns it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement

The Independent UK

Gulf states rethink security in light of US-Israel war on Iran

Whatever outcome of ceasefire talks, the region will have to live with a continuing threat from the regime in Tehran

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Iran ‘activating sleeper cells’, US officials warn as security across London stepped up

Metropolitan Police given more time to question four men arrested in Harrow, Watford and Barnet on suspicion of spying for Tehran regime

Evening Standard

Hamas disarmament and Gaza’s post-war governance: What’s next in ‘phase two’ of Trump’s ceasefire plan

IN FOCUS: Donald Trump says that the ceasefire agreement is in its second phase – but details remain unclear, James C. Reynolds reports

The Independent UK

Who is set to be on Trump’s Board of Peace? Tony Blair named as part of Israel-Gaza plan

Tony Blair would have a central role in any post-war plans for the beleaguered Palestinian enclave laid out by Washington

The Independent UK

Is Turkiye Israel’s next target in the Middle East?

Following Israel’s Doha strikes, Ankara is increasingly on high alert over Israel’s regional ambitions.

Al Jazeera

Gulf Countries Fear Israel-Iran Spillover

Gulf countries on Friday unanimously condemned Israel's strikes on Iran, fearing an escalation that could threaten economic interests and security.

International Business Times

US-Hamas Talks Complicate Gaza Truce Efforts: Analysts

Unprecedented direct talks between the US and Hamas are a sign of dysfunction in fraught negotiations to prolong a truce in Gaza, analysts said Thursday.

International Business Times

Arab Leaders Meet In Saudi Arabia To Hash Out Gaza Plan

Arab leaders met in Riyadh on Friday to craft a plan for Gaza's post-war reconstruction to counter Donald Trump's proposal for the United States to take over the territory without its Palestinian residents.

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International Business Times

Trump's Gaza Plan Derails Saudi-Israel Ties: Analysts

US President Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza will imperil attempts to forge landmark ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel and fuel anti-American sentiment in the oil-rich kingdom, analysts said.

International Business Times

What Next For Hamas After Sinwar's Killing?

Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar dealt a huge blow to the Palestinian group, and while it leaves a gaping void at the top of the movement, its militants remain determined to fight.

Al Jazeera

How much impact could Iran’s regional allies have in a war with Israel?

Yemen’s Houthis and armed groups in Iraq have continued to target Israel, amid escalation between Tel Aviv and Tehran.

Al Jazeera

How might Israel respond to Iran’s missile attacks?

All options are on the table as Israel is expected to launch a retaliatory attack on strategic Iranian assets.

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The Independent UK

Is this war? The Israeli-Hezbollah conflict is hard to define — or predict

Israel is bombing targets across many parts of Lebanon, striking senior militants in Beirut and apparently hiding bombs in pagers and walkie-talkies

The Independent UK

For Iran and Hezbollah, calibrating response to Israeli strikes leaves no room for error

Two back-to-back strikes in Beirut and Tehran targeted high-ranking figures in Hezbollah and Hamas and have been attributed to Israel

Al Jazeera

Oman mosque attack: What’s ISIL’s game plan?

The attack on a Shia mosque last week was likely aimed at sowing sectarian discord in a nation that is a key mediator.

International Business Times

Will Qatar Pull Out As Israel-Hamas Mediator?

Qatar's warning that it was reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns about the prospects for a ceasefire and the return of hostages.

International Business Times

'Bad For Business': Gulf States Scramble To Avert Wider War

Gulf states are grappling with the widening Middle East conflict as hostilities between Iran and Israel threaten their security and ambitious plans to reshape their economies.

Al Jazeera

‘Arsonist and firefighter’: Can the US restrain Israel after Iran attack?

Washington has urged Israel to avoid escalation, but Gaza track record raises doubts US will be heeded, analysts say.

International Business Times

Sudan Paramilitary Chief Bids For Legitimacy In Africa Tour: Analysts

Sudan's paramilitary chief spent the first months of the country's war in the shadows.

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