US President Donald Trump has made a striking claim about the future of the Strait of Hormuz, saying he could soon declare the strategically important waterway part of US territory. Speaking at a political rally at a police academy in New York state on Friday, Trump said the move would come after what he described […]
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The focus of the US campaign against Iran appears to be changing. While preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon has been repeatedly presented by President Donald Trump as a central reason for the conflict, the immediate priority for Washington now appears to be something much closer to home: bringing down oil and gasoline prices […]
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Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has sharply criticized Israel over what he described as the “systematic destruction” of homes, infrastructure and public facilities in southern Lebanon, warning that the continued demolitions and military activity could represent serious violations of international law. Speaking on Wednesday, Salam said Israeli attacks, incursions and demolitions were affecting homes, infrastructure, […]
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Iran is preparing for the burial of its late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in the holy city of Mashhad, while renewed US military strikes have heightened fears of another dangerous escalation across the Middle East. The funeral marks the final stage of several days of mourning that drew millions of people across Iran and Iraq. […]
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Tensions across southern Lebanon have sharply intensified after Israel declared all regions south of the Zahrani River as “combat zones,” warning civilians to evacuate immediately ahead of expanded military operations targeting Hezbollah positions. The announcement marks one of the most serious escalations since the ceasefire agreement reached on April 17. The Zahrani River lies approximately […]
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