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Saudi tanker attacked in Hormuz, Riyadh blames Iran
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, July 7, accused Iran of targeting a Saudi oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the incident a threat to international maritime traffic and global energy…
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Three tanker attacks in a day raise Hormuz threat to ‘severe’
The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has raised the threat level for the Strait of Hormuz to “Severe” after three commercial tankers were attacked in a single day, warning that deliberate hostile…
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India supports two-state solution for Palestine: PM Modi
Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, July 7, reaffirmed India’s support for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue, saying dialogue and diplomacy are essential to resolving conflicts in an increasingly…
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Make a deal or we’ll finish the job: Trump warns Iran
US President Donald Trump on Monday, July 6, warned Iran that Washington would either secure a deal with Tehran or “finish the job”, renewing his threat of military action while insisting he…
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Day 4: Khamenei funeral concludes in Qom after massive turnout
The fourth day of funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, concluded on Tuesday, July 7, in the holy city of Qom, where thousands of mourners gathered to pay…
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Fire on Qatari tanker after strike off Oman near Hormuz
Muscat: A fully loaded Qatari tanker caught fire after being struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday morning, July 7, according to…
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Netanyahu cites India to counter Vance’s ‘US-only ally’ claim
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has identified India as one of Israel’s key international supporters, dismissing US Vice President JD Vance’s suggestion that Washington is the country’s only powerful ally.…
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Day 3: Khamenei funeral procession concludes in Tehran
Tehran: The third day of funeral ceremonies for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei concluded in Tehran on Monday, July 6, after a 10-kilometre procession through the capital that drew…
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Egypt says lasting peace with Israel requires a Palestinian state
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has said lasting peace with Israel and stability in the Middle East depend on establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Addressing…
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Islamabad likely venue for next round of US-Iran talks
Islamabad: Pakistan capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the US and Iran, a media report said Sunday, July 5. The US and…
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Day 2 of Khamenei funeral: 10 million have attended so far
Iran concluded the second day of funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday, July 5, as several media outlets reported that cumulative attendance at the state funeral events had…
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Iran warns against foreign military presence in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran: Iran has issued a stern warning against any foreign military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway should not become a venue for “extra-regional” military displays after the…
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Up to 3,000 deaths feared during Khamenei funeral, says report
Iran has prepared for the possibility of up to 3,000 deaths during the week-long funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Germany’s WELT, which cited a classified document…
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Iran readies dayslong funeral for late leader Ali Khamenei
Tehran: Iran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with banners across Tehran urging the public to rise up in support of the Islamic Republic…
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US warned Iran over Israeli plot to target top negotiators: Report
Washington: The United States privately alerted Iran through regional intermediaries that Israel could target two of Tehran’s senior officials during diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, according to a report by The…
