US extends Russian oil sanctions waiver as Iran war squeezes supply The waiver temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil for 30 days. Iran
Analysis ‘A reckless act’: Netanyahu sparks UAE fury by claiming secret visit Just as UAE-Israeli relations were deepening through cooperation against Iran, the Israeli prime minister publicly embarrassed Abu Dhabi by revealing his March visit. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
UAE to fast-track construction of second oil pipeline, bypassing Hormuz: What to know ADNOC, the UAE's state-owned oil company, has been ordered to prioritize completion of the pipeline to double oil exports through the Gulf Oman. United Arab Emirates
Uptick in Chinese tankers transiting Hormuz amid Trump-Xi summit President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, a meeting closely watched in Iran. United Arab Emirates
Aramco profits jump 26% as Hormuz disruption chokes supply By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis CIA report on Iran missiles undercuts Netanyahu as war euphoria dissipates By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Iran celebrates 'victory' over Israel, but what comes next for regime? Though claiming triumph over Israel, Iran is emerging from a war that has left its nuclear program damaged, its air defenses exposed and its leadership facing deep uncertainties about the future of its decades-long hostilities against Israel. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iraq orders investigation after attacks on Taji, Imam Ali bases: What to know The attacks were carried out with "several small suicide drones" and began hours after Iran targeted a US military base in Qatar. Iraq
Turkey's Fidan holds call with China FM as Iran-Israel ceasefire reached The two top diplomats also discussed bilateral ties as well as the situation in Gaza. Turkey
Global airlines suspend Middle East flights as Iran-Israel truce frays Dozens of carriers have had to cancel or reroute flights as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Iran empties Evin prison, reports fatalities after Israeli strike Iran says it relocated inmates after the strike, while Trump blames both sides for breaking the truce. Iran
Trump 'not happy' with Israel, Iran as ceasefire violated Following an angry reaction from Trump, Israel scaled back planned strikes in Iran in retaliation for what it said were Iranian missile launches after a ceasefire began last night. United States
Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire as IRGC targets Qatar's Al-Udeid The US president announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israe would start Tuesday 6:02 p.m. EST (1:02 a.m. Tel Aviv; 1:32 a.m. Tehran Wednesday) after 11 days of fighting. Iran
No initial US casualties in Iran’s strike on US base in Qatar: Pentagon Limited Iranian retaliation at the partially evacuated air base could leave off-ramp for political leaders on both sides. Qatar
Putin hosts Iran’s FM as Tehran strikes US bases Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow on Monday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a day after US airstrikes hit three Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran
Iran retaliates, fires missiles at US bases in Qatar, Iraq The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the strikes are a “clear and explicit” message to the White House. Iran
Syria church bombing raises fears ISIS will exploit Iran-Israel war to gain ground As the Iran-Israel war draws in global powers, security vacuums in Syria may be allowing ISIS to reemerge. Syria
US Embassy in Qatar tells Americans to shelter in place as Iran plans retaliation Qatar also announced the temporary suspension of air traffic as a precautionary measure. Qatar
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