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Iran rebukes Ukraine over Caspian Sea strikes, escalating diplomatic tensions

Iran has sharply criticised Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv had carried out strikes against vessels linked to Tehran in the Caspian Sea. The remarks mark a new chapter in the already tense relationship between the two countries and underscore how a conflict thousands of kilometres away continues to draw in extra-regional actors. […]

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Iran says US strikes hit civilian infrastructure including bridges and airport

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Iran has accused the United States of striking civilian infrastructure, with state media reporting that several bridges, a train station and an airport were among the sites hit in a renewed wave of airstrikes. The accusations come amid an intensification of military operations between the two countries, raising fresh concerns about the human toll of

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Iranian Lawmakers Advance Bill Seeking Formal Control Over the Strait of Hormuz

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Hardline members of Iran’s parliament have tabled legislation aimed at formalising the country’s authority over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a move that observers say is designed to complicate any potential negotiations with the United States as tensions between Tehran and Washington intensify. A Bill to Codify Control The proposed bill, presented by a faction

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Tanker Attack in Strait of Hormuz Adds to Regional Tensions Amid Mourning in Iran

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A liquefied natural gas tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile, raising alarm over the security of one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors. The incident occurred against a backdrop of political sensitivity in Iran, where the country is mourning Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while diplomatic negotiations

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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan extends solidarity to Iran ahead of World Cup clash in Seattle

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The head coach of Egypt’s national football team, Hossam Hassan, has publicly expressed support for the Iranian squad ahead of their upcoming World Cup meeting in Seattle, invoking the governing body’s longstanding principles of respect and fair play. The gesture comes at a sensitive moment for Iranian athletes, who have faced logistical and diplomatic complications

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World Cup: Iran hold 10-man Belgium to goalless draw, keeping knockout hopes alive

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Iran’s quest to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time remains firmly on course after a resolute 0-0 draw against Belgium, a European heavyweight reduced to 10 men for much of the contest. The result on Sunday keeps Team Melli in the mix heading into the final round of group fixtures.

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Iran Crisis Sends Shockwaves to Africa: From the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea

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A widening Middle East conflict between Iran and a US-led coalition is sending shockwaves across Africa, with economists and security analysts warning that the continent faces a twin threat to its energy supplies and maritime trade routes — even without a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The warnings come as the Iran conflict

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China Pledges Deeper Africa Partnership as Iran War Fallout Hits Continental Growth

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Chinese President Xi Jinping told a Beijing summit of African leaders on Tuesday that China stands ready to deepen its partnership with African nations as the continent grapples with the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran conflict — a war that has sent oil prices climbing, disrupted supply chains, and pressured currencies across sub-Saharan Africa.

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Gulf Crisis Ripple Effects: How the Middle East War Is Shaking African Economies

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The Gulf Crisis and Its Ripple Effects on African Economies As the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical oil shipping corridors, African nations are counting the cost — and in some unexpected corners, discovering opportunity. The Strait of Hormuz handles approximately 20% of global oil exports and

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Iran War Sends Global Oil Prices to 18-Year Highs, Shaking African Import Economies

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Global oil prices have surged to their highest levels since 2008 following Iran’s attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure, sending shockwaves through African economies that rely heavily on imported petroleum.

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