Iran war: What is happening on day 39 of US-Israeli attacks?
Trump has issued a strict deadline, but a defiant Iran says the threats by the US president are ‘delusional’.
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Which countries have strategic oil reserves – and how much?
Members of the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 24 of US-Israel attacks?
Iran officials deny any talks held with the US, as Donald Trump claims talks had taken place towards ending the war.
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Iran’s IRGC says spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini killed in US-Israeli strike
Israeli and US air attacks pound Iran as assassination campaign of country’s leadership continues.
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Why are Iran’s South Pars gasfield, Qatar’s Ras Laffan, so significant?
Israel’s strike on South Pars and Iran’s attack on Ras Laffan escalate energy crisis, deepen regional tensions.
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What did Arab and Muslim ministers discuss in Riyadh meeting on Iran?
Foreign ministers formulate a unified response to Iranian strikes, asserting their right to self-defence.
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Why aren’t gold prices rising, despite Iran war uncertainty?
Gold holds steady despite war and rising oil prices, as recent volatility and a strong dollar reduce its appeal.
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Inside Qeshm, Iran’s underground missile fortress and geological marvel
From the Valley of Stars to underground missiles, Qeshm Island is strategic ground zero for the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Strait of Hormuz: Which countries’ ships has Iran allowed safe passage to?
Tehran allows a small number of ships from certain countries to pass through waterway.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 15 of US-Israel attacks?
US hits Iran’s Kharg island as it warns oil sites may be next if Tehran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 14 of US-Israel attacks?
Israel strikes Tehran as Iran retaliates across the Gulf; Hormuz disruption pushes oil prices higher and tensions rise.
