The Iran war has threatened Gulf ports and disrupted global trade through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned…
Category: 3. Middle East
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How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war?
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Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel heavily damaging Iran’s national infrastructure
Israel is systematically damaging Iran’s national infrastructure, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a Tuesday cabinet meeting.”We have damaged 70% of their steel production capacity,” Netanyahu said, emphasizing that “with a few dozen…
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Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law
By Ali Sawafta and Pesha Magid
RAMALLAH/JERUSALEM, March 31 (Reuters) – Palestinians in the occupied West Bank voiced fears on Tuesday that their jailed relatives could be hanged without due process after Israel adopted a new law making the death…
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Iran’s regime remains defiant despite absorbing massive blows from Israel and the US
BEIRUT (AP) — Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on February 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities. Defense Secretary Pete…
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These are the clear objectives of the operation in Iran. You should write them down, — US Secretary of State Rubio.
These are the clear objectives of the operation in Iran. You should write them down, — US Secretary of State Rubio.
1. The destruction of the Iranian air force.
2. The destruction of their navy.
3. A serious…Continue Reading
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatens US companies across Middle East
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they will target US companies in the region as of April 1 in retaliation for attacks on Iran, state media reported.The 18 companies listed in the IRGC’s threat included Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel,…
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AL-MONITOR calls for release of contributor Shelly Kittleson
We are deeply alarmed by the kidnapping of Al-Monitor contributor Shelly Kittleson in Iraq on Tuesday. We call for her safe and immediate release.
We stand by her vital reporting from the region and call for her swift return to continue her…
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Iraqi Interior Minsitry: Foreign journalist kidnapped in Baghdad
A female foreign journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday by unknown parties, the Iraqi interior ministry said, without identifying her nationality.Unconfirmed reports have named US journalist Shelly Kittleson as the woman kidnapped.One…
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Iran players in Turkey pose with photos of young war victims
Iran players and team officials posed with photographs of children killed in the Middle East war before their friendly match against Costa Rica in Turkey on Tuesday.
Every Iran player held a photo during the national anthem before their 5-0…
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The United States will “remember” France’s refusal to allow planes with supplies against Iran
US President Donald Trump said that Washington would remember Paris’ refusal to allow planes bound for Israel with military supplies into its airspace.
“France did not allow planes bound for Israel with military…
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