Middle East Conflict
Israel continues to attack Lebanon, at least 7 people killed
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Israel's new airstrikes in Beirut have increased casualties, reflecting escalating tensions in the Middle East conflict.
Risks when the US makes landfall on Iran's Kharg oil island
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The US may make landfall to seize Iran's oil island of Kharg, but will face a dense firepower net, the risk of great losses and getting bogged down.
Iran urges Houthi to get involved, Red Sea mystery may affect oil market
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Iran is pushing Houthi forces to prepare a new campaign targeting transportation activities in the Red Sea, depending on whether the US escalates the conflict with Iran.
US plans to control oil and gas in the Persian Gulf: 4-sea project revealed
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The US is said to be developing an alternative plan to control oil and gas in the world's richest oil and gas region in the Persian Gulf.
US scenario landing to open the Strait of Hormuz: Iran's "Red Line" threatened
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The US may reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force, but this scenario will be a "red line" with Iran.
The Hormuz Strait being closed for another month could push oil prices to the $150/barrel mark
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The world is facing the risk of crude oil prices soaring to the threshold of 150 USD/barrel if the maritime route in the Strait of Hormuz is not soon cleared.
Arab countries face the risk of having to fund billions of USD in war expenses for the US military
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The US government is planning to ask Arab countries to share the financial burden for the military campaign targeting Iran.
Iran faces new risks after rejection of US peace proposal
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The US peace proposal was rejected by Iran, tensions escalated as Washington continued to increase regional military pressure.
Oil tanker hit by mysterious artillery shell, burning fiercely off the coast of UAE
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A tanker has just been attacked by artillery shells and caught fire fiercely off the coast of Dubai amidst the tightening of the Middle East's vital maritime route.
Hormuz suffocated: Why Iran holds the upper hand amidst oil tensions
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Mines, UAVs, missiles and treacherous terrain are turning the Strait of Hormuz into a closed "damage zone", in which Iran still holds the upper hand.
Iran announces shocking plan on the Strait of Hormuz
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Amidst the storm of Middle East conflict, Iran announced a plan to collect tolls through the Strait of Hormuz - the world's most important oil transport route.
US deploys thousands of paratroopers to the Middle East
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The US move to increase troops in the Middle East increases concerns about the possibility of expanding the war.
US signals end to Iran war, ignores Hormuz problem
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The US has just issued a surprise signal: Hormuz is no longer a mandatory condition to declare the end of the Iran war.
US bombers attacking Iran banned in Spain
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Spain banned US bombers from operating in its airspace and bases after criticizing the operation in Iran as illegal.
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.
