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U.S. Treasury Launches “Operation Economic Outcast” Sanctions Against Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled “Operation Economic Outcast” on Thursday, announcing a coordinated set of sanctions aimed at further isolati
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Iranian rial hits historic low of 2.02 million per dollar as US sanctions loom
The Iranian rial hit a new historic low on Tuesday, slipping to 2.02 million rials per U.S. dollar, the worst rate ever recorded for the currency. The plun
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U.S. formally removes Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list after 40 years
Washington announced on Tuesday that Syria has been formally removed from the United States’ list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a 40‑year designat
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Iran blacklists 45 tankers for alleged Strait of Hormuz rule violations
Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced on X that it has placed 45 tankers on a blacklist for allegedly violating the nation’s crossing rules in the
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Iranian parliament committee backs draft law to charge Strait of Hormuz tolls
Tehran’s parliament moved a step closer to monetising its most strategic maritime chokepoint on Monday, when the National Security and Foreign Policy Commi
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Israeli drone kills militant preparing IED in Syria's al‑Quneitra region
The Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday that a drone strike carried out on the morning of 27 March hit a militant in the al‑Quneitra region of southern Sy
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Four northbound, three southbound vessels cross Strait of Hormuz, satellite shows
Recent satellite‑derived figures released by the maritime data firm Kpler indicate that seven vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours
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Israel drones strike suspected IED maker in southern Syrian desert
Israel’s Defense Forces carried out a drone strike on Saturday against a suspected fighter in southern Syria, Israeli Army Radio reported. The IDF said the
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USS George Washington Replaces Abraham Lincoln in Persian Gulf Amid Iran Tensions
The nuclear‑powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN‑73) entered the Persian Gulf on Thursday, taking over the forward‑deployed duties of the US
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Trump Announces Broad U.S. Sanctions, Declares Economic War on Iran
Washington, D.C., – On Thursday, President Donald Trump declared the launch of an “economic war” against the Islamic Republic of Iran, unveiling a sweeping
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UK CPI climbs to 2.9% in June, highest in over a year
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Tuesday that the United Kingdom’s consumer price index rose to an annual rate of 2.9 percent in June, the
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Israeli airstrike kills about ten at Gaza police headquarters
An Israeli strike on a police headquarters in Gaza City on Monday killed an estimated ten people, according to local health officials and eyewitnesses, and
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Iran Expels Two French Embassy Staff Over Alleged Diplomatic Violations
In late July, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it had barred two employees of the French embassy from returning to Tehran, citing vio
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UAE intercepts two Iran‑launched missiles, one lands near Strait of Hormuz
Abu Dhabi’s defence ministry announced on Tuesday that its radar systems tracked two missiles launched from Iranian territory toward the United Arab Emirat
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Iranian Drones Strike Erbil Prime Minister’s Office, No Casualties Reported
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Iraqi Kurdistan Autonomous Region reported on Tuesday that the Iranian military used unmanned aerial vehicles to stri
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UAE Halts All Trade and Financial Relations Over Iran Missile Launch
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Tuesday that, after Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward its territory, it is immediately suspending all
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UK Maritime Alert: Oil Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, 1 Dead, 1 Injured
The United Kingdom’s Maritime Trade Operations issued a warning on Tuesday, 20 August, reporting that a tanker carrying general cargo was subject to an arm
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Tanker Attacked by Iran in Strait of Hormuz Raises Tensions in the Region Again.
The third vessel owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has been attacked while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports
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Iran and Azerbaijan Launch Joint Security Route for Shipping Through Strait.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that Iran and Oman have reached an agreement to establish a safe passage for ships passing thro
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UAE Accuses Iran of Attacking Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
On January 2024, two oil tanker ships owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ac
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Violence Erupts in Middle East as Israel Launches Airstrikes on Gaza Hamas Leaders
A recent escalation in the conflict in the Middle East has led to a further rise in tensions. According to a report by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and
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Sudanese Conflict Escalates: Forces Engage in Fierce Fighting, Plunging Civilians into Despair
Recent events have shown that the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Joint Forces have successfully repelled a major attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Makes Rare Public Appearance with President Raisi.
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Makes First Public Appearance Since Taking Office Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei has made his first public appearance sinc
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US Central Command Redeploys 55 Ships Amid Rising Concerns Over Iran Activities
The U.S. Central Command has announced that it has reassigned 55 vessels related to Iran since July, when the blockade was resumed. As one of the 11 unifie