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West Asia war LIVE: Iran attacks U.S. targets despite Trump threats

September 3, 2026 admin

Iran attacks U.S. targets despite Trump threats Iran attacked U.S. military bases in Kuwait, despite President Donald Trump threatening further strikes in a fresh flare-up six months into the war. Mr. Trump said his military was prepared to attack Iran “any time we want” after extensive U.S. bombardment of sites across the country left at…

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West Asia LIVE: Trump vows ‘tremendous’ economic costs on Iran partners

August 20, 2026 admin

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at its territory, marking the first time the Defence Ministry detected a barrage aimed at the country in months. “UAE air defences detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the country, with the first falling outside the country’s…

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West Asia war LIVE: UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Oman cites progress in Hormuz talks

August 9, 2026 admin

The UAE accused Iran of targeting a tanker belonging to its state-owned oil company in the Strait of Hormuz, even as both Iran and Oman suggested talks on administering the vital waterway were progressing. Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge users for passage, repeatedly attacking ships it accuses…

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What’s at stake in the latest U.S.-Iran talks?

August 3, 2026 admin

Civilians carry coffins draped in the Iranian flag in Mosul, Iraq | Photo Credit: AP After 156 days of war and one Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and U.S., President Donald Trump on Sunday (August 2, 2026) said the American forces have called off military strikes against Iran on the request of Gulf allies. Mr….

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West Asia LIVE: Iran threatens to strike other nations’ energy fields if U.S. launches fresh attacks

August 2, 2026 admin

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto leader, in a phone call with President Donald Trump raised concerns about the U.S. potentially escalating the conflict with Iran, according to a person familiar with the leaders’ discussion. The discussion, which was first reported on by Axios, comes as Mr. Trump weighs whether to…

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West Asia war LIVE: White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran

August 1, 2026 admin

Iran has warned that it is fully prepared to target key Israeli infrastructure and U.S. energy installations across the region if it comes under attack, amid reports that Washington and Tel Aviv may be coordinating fresh military operations against the Islamic Republic. A senior Iranian security official told Tasnim News Agency that Western media reports…

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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz

July 13, 2026 admin

U.S. strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz The U.S. military yesterday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington’s Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire. The latest salvo by U.S. forces began at 2100 GMT yesterday,…

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West Asia war LIVE: Iran buries Khamenei after new fighting with U.S. erupts

July 10, 2026 admin

Mourners stand next to a portrait of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, during a funeral procession on the day of his burial, in Mashhad, Iran, July 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran on Friday (July 10, 2026) laid to rest its…

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West Asia war LIVE: Missile alerts sound in Bahrain and Qatar after U.S. launches new round of airstrikes against Iran

July 9, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a media conference at the end of the NATO summit as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar sounded missile alert sirens early Thursday (July 9, 2026) morning warning…

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West Asia War LIVE: U.S. strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks

July 8, 2026 admin

Iran FM says U.S. attacks violate treaty, warns of ‘decisive’ action: state media Iran’s foreign ministry said yesterday that the United States has repeatedly violated their agreed memorandum of understanding, and warned of retaliation following Washington’s strikes on targets in the Strait of Hormuz. “Iran is issuing a serious warning about the consequences of America’s…

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