After the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the Islamic Republic is facing its greatest political crisis since its inception, with US President Donald Trump urging Iranian protesters to overthrow the regime amid Israeli and US…
Category: 3. Middle East
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IAEA: No evidence US, Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi on Monday told the IAEA Board of Governors that there is no evidence that either the US or Israel has struck any nuclear sites in Iran as part of the current war.”Regarding the status of the nuclear…
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Iran conflict disrupts oil supply to Asian countries dependent on Middle East
By Katya Golubkova, Yuka Obayashi and Nidhi Verma
TOKYO/NEW DELHI, March 2 (Reuters) – The widening Iranian conflict is disrupting oil flows to several Asian countries as vessels are bottled up within the Middle East Gulf and crude and transport…
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Drone strike hits British air base in Cyprus
After an Iranian-made Shahed drone struck a British air base in Cyprus Monday morning, the Cypriot president said he wishes to clarify the country ‘does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation.’ The…
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Wall Street futures slide as Middle East conflict escalates
US stock index futures slid more than 1% on Monday as the Middle East conflict showed no signs of cooling, prompting a rush toward safe-haven assets ahead of a busy week of US economic data.Oil prices jumped, while traditional safe havens rose,…
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Prediction markets under scrutiny over Iran war bets
Betting payouts following US attacks on Iran have thrown new scrutiny on prediction markets, which took wagers on the timing of bombing and removal of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from power.Khamenei was killed in Israeli strikes over the weekend.Odds…
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The IRGC and Trump announced an exchange of strikes on military infrastructure
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the decommissioning of the American Ali Al base.‑Salem in Kuwait and three other US naval infrastructure facilities. In response, the President of the United…
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Iran considers withdrawing from FIFA World Cup due to war
As geopolitical tensions intensify following the recent escalation in the Middle East, the Iranian national football team is reportedly weighing a withdrawal from the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, MARCA reported.According to the Spanish sports…
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Marine insurers cancel war risk cover for ships over Iran
Several marine insurers said they are cancelling war risk cover for ships due to the conflict in Iran and the Gulf.Insurers, including Gard, Skuld, NorthStandard, the London P&I Club and the American Club, said their cancellations will take…
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Drone hit British military base in Cyprus, local and UK officials say
Britain’s Royal Air Force base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a drone strike overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties, Cypriot authorities and the UK’s Ministry of Defense said early Monday.
Cyprus President Nikos…
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