PRAGUE, March 20 (Reuters) – Czech investigators are probing an overnight fire at an industrial complex as potentially being a deliberate attack, officials said on Friday, following media reports that a group protesting against Israeli weapons…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Haifa refinery says more missile attack damage found near site, but most production online
The Bazan oil refinery in Haifa said Friday it discovered additional damage to its site overnight following an Iranian missile attack a day earlier, which will take “a few days” to restore.
The refinery said in a regulatory filing to…
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Iran threatens global attacks on US, Israeli officials
Israeli and US officials and military personnel won’t be safe in “resorts and tourist centers around the world,” following strikes that killed several Islamic regime officials, state media cited an Iranian military spokesman as saying on…
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UNRWA head warns on agency’s future work in Gaza ahead of his departure
By Emma Farge
GENEVA, March 20 (Reuters) – The outgoing head of the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency has warned that the viability of the organisation is in doubt, a letter showed on Friday, saying any collapse would result in Israel taking over…
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Netherlands increases security for Iranian dissidents following shooting
The Netherlands is stepping up security for Iranian dissidents living in the country after a man of Iranian descent who is known to be critical of the authorities in Tehran was shot, Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel said on Friday.A…
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Netherlands tightens security for Iranian dissidents after shooting of man critical of Iran authorities
AMSTERDAM, March 20 (Reuters) – The Netherlands is stepping up security for Iranian dissidents living in the country after a man of Iranian descent who is known to be critical of the authorities in Tehran was shot, Dutch Justice Minister David…
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Iran is charging a fee for ships to pass through the ‘safe corridor’ in the Strait of Hormuz – Lloyd’s List
The Islamic Republic of Iran has begun charging fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, having established a ‘safe corridor’ for approved carriers. This was reported in Lloyd’s List.
According…
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Iran threatens ‘existential war’ targeting Israel, Gulf countries
Iran’s leadership, including Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, defined Israel’s strike on the South Pars oil facility as a “declaration of existential war,” Israel’s public broadcaster KAN News reported on…
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Gulf states look for balance between diplomacy and deterrence amid Iran war
For years, Gulf states relied on diplomacy and open channels with Tehran to manage regional tensions. That approach is now under strain from direct threats, as missiles and drones have reached the Gulf, including key oil and gas facilities,…
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Iran drops star striker from national soccer team over photo with Dubai's ruler
Azmoun, 31, is one of the best-known soccer players in Iran, where the sport is a national obsession. State TV pundit Mohammad Misaghi condemned the act as ‘childish’ and disloyal. Reports say authorities may seize assets of Azmoun and other…
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