Middle East Conflict
Iran warns Hormuz never to return to pre-battle state
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Iranian officials warn that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war state.
US Navy in difficult position in confrontation with Iranian naval mines
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The budget for naval mine operations accounts for less than 1% of the total budget and is considered a "stepchild" of the US Navy".
Iran still has half of its missile arsenal, thousands of UAVs
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Iran's core military capabilities have not been neutralized despite more than a month of intense airstrikes by the US and Israel.
40 countries discuss how to clear Hormuz
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On April 2, Britain led 40 countries to hold an emergency meeting to discuss how to clear the Strait of Hormuz, but all countries avoided military options.
Oil tanker goes halfway around the Earth when fuel flow reverses due to Iranian conflict
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The sharp increase in oil prices forced oil tankers to choose longer, more unusual routes, which are not economically significant under normal conditions.
Vietnam has supported 556 citizens stranded in the Middle East
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To date, Vietnamese representative agencies have supported 556 Vietnamese citizens stranded in the Middle East.
Vietnam promotes energy diplomacy, responds to supply fluctuations
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To minimize the impacts of the Middle East conflict, over the past time, Vietnam has implemented high-level energy diplomacy activities as well as at all levels.
Iran declares to continue attacking the US and Israel
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Iran affirmed that it would escalate the war, denied the assessment of weakening military capabilities and denied the current ceasefire negotiations.
Iran deploys procedures for Vietnamese ships to move through Hormuz
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Iranian authorities are deploying procedures related to the movement of Vietnamese ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mr. Trump declares Iran conflict "near completion", US achieves goal
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Mr. Trump said that the Iran conflict is "near completion", and predicted that the fighting will last for another 2-3 weeks.
President Trump speaks on prime time about Iran war
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President Trump's first national address on the Iran war is expected to reveal the strategy and deadline for ending the conflict.
Russia strongly warns as Iran considers withdrawing from global nuclear pillar
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Russia opposes breaking the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), supports global expansion.
Mr. Trump declares considering withdrawing the US from NATO
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Mr. Trump's statement increased tensions with NATO allies amid disagreements over the Middle East campaign.
US to review relations with NATO after Iran conflict
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The prolonged Iran conflict is causing the US to reconsider its role in NATO and the possibility of military cooperation with European allies.
Many European countries refuse to support the US in the Iran war
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Many European countries say no to US military proposals, pushing transatlantic relations into an unprecedented period of tension.
