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04
Nov

US Vice President JD Vance Reports Progress in Diplomatic Efforts to End Middle East Crisis

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United States Vice President JD Vance has reported progress in diplomatic negotiations with Iran, expressing cautious optimism that Washington and Tehran could reach a negotiated settlement to end the ongoing Middle East conflict. Speaking to reporters on Monday, November 2, Vance said he had discussed the negotiations with President Donald Trump and that both leaders […]

03
Nov

U.S. Launches Strikes on Iranian Island Ahead of Midterm Elections

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The United States has carried out limited military strikes on Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the Middle East just hours before crucial U.S. midterm elections on November 3, 2026. The strikes took place on Monday, November 2, with U.S. officials describing the operation as a defensive measure aimed […]

03
Nov

Iran Signals Openness to Talks as China Offers to Help Restore Middle East Peace

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Iran has indicated that it remains open to diplomatic negotiations, while China has offered to play a role in restoring peace and stability across the Middle East, raising hopes for renewed diplomatic efforts amid continuing regional tensions. The developments highlight growing international calls for dialogue and de-escalation as tensions in the Middle East continue to […]

31
Oct

CENTCOM Commander Says Strait of Hormuz Flowing Again as Iran’s Oil Exports Fall to Zero

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The United States military says commercial shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz has significantly recovered, while Iran’s oil exports have been brought to a standstill under Washington’s ongoing maritime blockade. US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper says American forces have helped restore the movement of commercial vessels through the critical waterway, […]

30
Oct

Tanker Struck by Limpet Mines in Strait of Hormuz as Maritime Security Tensions Escalate

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A Panama-flagged oil tanker has been struck by two explosive devices attached to its hull in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire in its engine room and raising fresh concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. According to maritime security sources cited by Reuters, the […]

27
Oct

Houthis Claim Missile Attack on Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura Oil Refinery

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Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil refinery, raising fresh concerns over the security of critical energy infrastructure in the Gulf. The group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said on Tuesday that the strike targeted the refinery in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and reportedly caused a […]

22
Oct

US Orders Diplomats to Leave Saudi Arabia as Deadly Houthi Strikes Escalate

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The United States has ordered non-essential government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, raising concerns about a widening regional conflict and the security of critical infrastructure in the Gulf. The US State Department confirmed the departure order on Wednesday, citing increasingly frequent Houthi attacks […]

22
Oct

Trump Says Iran Conflict Could Be Resolved “Fairly Soon”.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the conflict involving Iran could be resolved in the near future, raising hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough despite continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran. However, prospects for a quick settlement remain uncertain, with both countries maintaining competing demands and deep mistrust complicating negotiations. Recent reporting indicates that […]

Trump Warns of Further Action Against Iran, Raises Concerns Over Nuclear Programme
14
Oct

Trump Warns of Further Action Against Iran, Raises Concerns Over Nuclear Programme

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US President Donald Trump has signalled the possibility of further action against Iran, claiming that the country’s nuclear facilities remain buried beneath thousands of tons of rock. Speaking at a campaign rally in Alaska, Trump also accused former President Barack Obama of failing to prevent Tehran from advancing its nuclear programme. US President Donald Trump […]

11
Oct

Houthis Renew Warning to Airlines and Travellers Against Using Saudi Airports

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Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has renewed its warning to airlines, airport workers and travellers against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace following a deadly attack on Riyadh’s international airport that killed 12 people. In a statement on Sunday, the group urged aviation companies and travellers to take its warning seriously, claiming that Saudi Arabia bore […]