Middle East Conflict
Strange developments in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's warning
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In a noteworthy development related to the Strait of Hormuz, some container ships turned around in this strait after Iran's warning.
Iran dismantles US Air Force's $500 million "battlefield brain
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Iran's precision strike destroyed the E3 Sentry command aircraft, which is likened to the "battlefield brain" of the US Air Force.
Hormuz blocked: 3 pipelines could save Middle East crude oil
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Middle Eastern countries have increased oil exports through pipelines in an effort to find a way out to overcome the gap caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel suffers second attack from Yemen
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Middle East conflict escalates as Yemen continues to attack Israel, expanding the scope of hostilities in the region.
Short of long-range weapons, the US risks bringing the F-35 super fighter to fly close to Iranian airspace
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The depletion of long-range ammunition is forcing the US Air Force to risk bringing the F-35 super fighter deep into Iran's air defense battlefield.
Trump speaks out about Iran's new leaders ahead of negotiations in Pakistan
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Mr. Trump's new statement highlights the prospects for negotiations between the US and Iran amid escalating tensions.
Risk of a new nuclear race erupting from the Iranian crisis
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Governments "from the North Atlantic to the Western Pacific" are debating whether to pursue nuclear weapons, according to Bloomberg.
Trump declares the US controls Hormuz
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Mr. Trump declared that the US has controlled the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran accepts most of the US claims, and will transport 20 oil tankers.
US surges troop numbers in the Middle East to 50,000, ready for ground combat in Iran
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The addition of 2,500 marines and 2,500 sailors raises the number of US troops in the Middle East to 10,000 people higher than usual.
Israeli Prime Minister orders expanding military operations in Lebanon
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Israel intensifies operations in southern Lebanon to counter missile attacks from Hezbollah.
Iran accuses US of preparing to launch ground attacks as Pakistan prepares for peace talks
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Pakistan announced its readiness to hold US-Iran peace talks in the next few days, amid Tehran's accusations that Washington is preparing a ground attack scenario.
Iran turns Hormuz into a new financial weapon, potentially earning billions of USD
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Iran is making a new request to end the conflict, related to the Strait of Hormuz, which could bring billions of USD to the country.
Ukraine closes billion-dollar contract, expands influence in the Gulf region
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In the context of increasing UAVs in the Gulf region, Ukraine is taking advantage of wartime experience to sign defense contracts worth billions of USD with the Middle East.
After Hormuz, another oil throat at risk of paralysis when Houthi fights
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When Hormuz is almost paralyzed, all eyes are now on another vital oil transport route, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as the Houthi begins to fight.
Iran opens Hormuz route for common neighbor 900km border, 20 ships allowed to pass
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Pakistan has secured an agreement with Iran on sending 20 ships across the Strait of Hormuz.
