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2d ago
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DiplomacyIran8.0

⚑ BREAKING: Trump says he is considering seizing Iranian oil fields if a deal with Tehran is not reached soon. He expressed hope that an agreement could be finalized by the next day.

Fox News reports that Trump is considering seizing Iranian oil fields if a deal with Tehran is not reached soon. Trump expressed hope that an agreement could be finalized by the following day.

2d ago
MilitaryLebanon8.0

πŸ“‘ UPDATE: The Israeli military is deploying an additional brigade to participate in operations in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli military announced it is deploying an additional brigade to participate in operations in southern Lebanon.

2d ago
DiplomacyIran7.0

πŸ“‘ UPDATE: Amnesty International head Agnes Callamard warns that threats to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges would disproportionately harm civilian populations.

Amnesty International head Agnes Callamard has criticized threats made by Trump to target Iranian infrastructure, stating that such actions would primarily impact civilians.

2d ago
MilitaryIran8.0

⚑ BREAKING: Trump claims he ordered an attack on a bridge connecting Tehran and northern Iran, citing dissatisfaction with the seriousness of the other party.

Trump claims to have ordered an attack on a bridge connecting Tehran and northern Iran, stating the action was taken because he felt the Iranian side was not being serious.

2d ago
DiplomacyIran7.0

πŸ“‘ UPDATE: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says a ceasefire in the war on Iran is necessary to resolve navigation issues in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Chinese media reports.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated in a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that a ceasefire in the war on Iran is the fundamental way to resolve navigation issues in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Chinese media.

2d ago
DiplomacySyria8.0

⚑ BREAKING: The Turkish foreign minister has held meetings with the Syrian president and Zelenskyy in Syria, according to reports.

Reports indicate that the Turkish foreign minister has held meetings with the Syrian president and Zelenskyy in Syria.

2d ago
ConflictIsrael9.0

πŸ“‘ UPDATE: A residential building in Haifa has sustained major damage following an apparent direct hit by a ballistic missile launched from Iran.

A residential building in Haifa, Israel, has sustained significant damage following an apparent direct hit by a medium-range ballistic missile launched from Iran.

2d ago
EnergyIraq8.0

πŸ“‘ UPDATE: Iran has allowed tankers carrying Iraqi oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Iraqi foreign ministry.

Iraq's foreign ministry stated on Sunday that Iran has permitted oil tankers carrying Iraqi crude to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

2d ago
ConflictIsrael9.0

πŸ“‘ UPDATE: The Israeli military reports a new wave of missile launches from Iran, the first detected in over four hours.

The Israeli military reports that it has detected a new wave of missile launches from Iran, marking the first such activity in over four hours.

2d ago
ConflictIsrael10.0

⚑ BREAKING: The Israeli military reports that missile launches have been detected from Iran directed toward Israel.

The Israeli military reports that missile launches have been detected from Iran directed toward Israel.

2d ago
ConflictIsrael8.0

πŸ“‘ UPDATE: Multiple missile impacts are reported in Haifa following an Iranian strike.

Multiple missile impacts are reported in Haifa following an Iranian strike.

2d ago
MilitaryLebanon8.0

⚑ BREAKING: The Israel Defense Forces report discovering Hezbollah military gear, rocket launchers, and Radwan Force documents inside a school in Lebanon.

The Israel Defense Forces report discovering Hezbollah military equipment, Radwan Force graduation certificates, and rocket launchers inside a school in Lebanon. The military also claims to have found packages originating from Iran intended for local villages.

2d ago
ConflictIsrael8.0

πŸ“‘ UPDATE: Missile fragments have fallen in Haifa, according to reports.

Reports indicate that fragments from missiles have fallen in the city of Haifa.

2d ago
EnergyIran8.0

⚑ BREAKING: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until war-related damages are compensated through transit fee revenues.

The office of the Iranian president states that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen once damages from the war are compensated through transit fee revenues.

2d ago
ConflictIsrael8.0

⚑ BREAKING: Israeli air defenses intercept Iranian missiles over Haifa.

Reports indicate that Israeli air defenses have intercepted Iranian missiles over the city of Haifa.

2d ago
ConflictIsrael9.0

⚑ BREAKING: The Iranian military claims it has targeted petrochemical infrastructure near Dimona in southern Israel.

The Iranian military reports that it has targeted petrochemical facilities located near Dimona in southern Israel.

2d ago
MilitaryIsrael7.0

Israel assesses that Iran retains a stockpile of over 1,000 missiles capable of reaching its territory, according to military briefings cited by local media.

Israel assesses that Iran retains a stockpile of over 1,000 missiles capable of reaching Israeli territory, according to military briefings cited by Israeli media.

2d ago
MilitaryIsrael8.0

⚑ BREAKING: Iran releases footage showing drones targeting petrochemical infrastructure in Israel.

Press TV reports that Iran has released footage showing drones being fired toward petrochemical facilities in Israel.

2d ago
MilitaryIran9.0

⚑ BREAKING: Iranian Army Air Defense College commander Masoud Zare killed in US-Israeli strike on Iran, according to local media reports.

Iranian media reports that Brigadier General Masoud Zare, commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Defense College, was killed in a US-Israeli attack on Iranian territory.

2d ago
EnergyKuwait8.0

πŸ“‘ UPDATE: Kuwait Petroleum Corp reports damage to its units following a drone attack attributed to Iran.

Kuwait Petroleum Corp reports that its units sustained damage following a drone attack attributed to Iran.

3d ago
OtherKuwait7.0

⚑ BREAKING: Kuwaiti authorities report that fires at a ministries complex and an oil sector complex are now under control.

Kuwait's state news agency reports that fires at a ministries complex and an oil sector complex have been brought under control.

3d ago
MilitaryIran8.0

The IRGC warns that further US or Israeli strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure will trigger retaliatory attacks on enemy targets.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has warned that any further attacks by the United States and Israel on Iranian civilian infrastructure will result in retaliatory strikes against enemy targets.

3d ago
ConflictLebanon8.0

⚑ BREAKING: At least 11 people are reported killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday.

At least 11 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday.

3d ago
ConflictIsrael7.0

⚑ BREAKING: Israeli reserve soldiers from the 91st Division report eliminating Hezbollah combatants during close-quarters operations in northern Israel.

The Israeli military's 91st Division reports that reserve soldiers are conducting operations in northern Israel and have eliminated Hezbollah combatants in close-quarters engagements.

3d ago
ConflictIran9.0

⚑ BREAKING: A US-Israel airstrike has targeted Ahvaz International Airport in Iran's Khuzestan province.

An airstrike attributed to the US and Israel has targeted Ahvaz International Airport in Iran's Khuzestan province.

3d ago
MilitaryQatar7.0

Qatar intercepts drones and cruise missiles launched from Iran, Ministry of Defense says

Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced that the state was subjected to an attack involving drones and cruise missiles launched from Iran, all of which were successfully intercepted by its armed forces.

3d ago
DiplomacySyria8.0

Zelenskyy meets with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss regional security and development cooperation.

Zelenskyy and Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa held negotiations to discuss regional security, development opportunities, and prospects for improving the situation in the region.

3d ago
ConflictIran7.0

Senior Iran official: Leader's 'desperation and rage' sparked regional war, Strait of Hormuz to reopen under new legal framework.

A senior Iranian official stated that a leader, driven by desperation and rage, has initiated a regional war and continues to boast, adding that the Strait of Hormuz will only reopen under a new legal framework.

3d ago
ConflictLebanon8.0

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports 1,461 deaths and 4,430 injuries resulting from Israeli attacks in Lebanon since March 2 of last year.

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that 1,461 people have been killed and 4,430 injured since the start of Israeli attacks on Lebanon on March 2 of last year.

3d ago
EnergyKuwait8.0

⚑ BREAKING: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation reports fires and significant material damage following an Iranian drone strike. The incident follows reports of damage at the Borouge plant in Abu Dhabi, fueling global energy market concerns.

The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation reports fires and significant material damage following an Iranian drone strike. Separately, damage is reported at the Borouge polyethylene plant in Abu Dhabi, while market concerns grow regarding potential impacts on energy prices following threats from Trump.