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Strait of Hormuz open? Iran FM says key oil route closed only to 'enemies'

Iran's foreign minister stated the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all nations except the US and Israel, following US airstrikes. He asserted that while many ships avoid the passage due to security concerns, this is not Iran's doing. Meanwhile, former President Trump urged global powers to send warships to…

The Times of India

The islands off Iran's southern coast are key to its economy and security. What to know about them

A top Iranian official is warning that attacks on the Persian Gulf islands that form Iran’s southern maritime frontier would provoke a new level of retaliation

The Independent UK

US orders petroleum reserve release in bid to calm markets – as it happened

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Iran is becoming more defiant in face of US-Israeli onslaught

Tehran spurns Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and insists on guarantees it will not be attacked again

The Guardian - UK

Trump aides are already telling him to find a way to end the Iran war over fears of political backlash: report

The conflict has split Trump’s MAGA following and prompted some Republicans to speak out

The Independent UK

Iran 'Far More Prepared For A Long War Than Trump Realises' As Middle East Conflict Threatens To Spiral

Iran signals readiness for a prolonged conflict with the US and Israel, relying on endurance and asymmetric warfare with far-reaching global implications.

International Business Times UK

After oil, war of water? Why desalination plants are turning into targets in Middle East – explained

Desalination plants in the Middle East are becoming targets in the escalating conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel. Recent incidents in Bahrain and Iran, with conflicting claims of responsibility, highlight the strategic importance of these facilities. Attacks on water infrastructure pose a significant threat to civilian survival and regional…

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Trump says Iran’s new supreme leader ‘is not going to last long’ without his approval

Trump has reacted to reports that Iran has moved to elect a new supreme leader by claiming he has the final say

The Independent UK

'No attack unless attacked first': Iran Prez apolgises for strikes on Gulf states; rejects Trump's 'unconditional surrender' call

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologized for recent strikes on neighboring nations. He stated Iran will not attack any country unless attacked first. This comes as an interim leadership council now governs the Islamic Republic. Pezeshkian also rejected calls for Iran's unconditional surrender. The foreign minister suggested the Revolutionary Guard…

The Times of India

US sinks key Iranian warships as Israel launches broad wave of strikes

US forces say they have sunk over 30 Iranian ships and hit missile and space command sites by early Friday.

Euronews

Intense Israeli strikes target Iran and Lebanon as US warns bombardment to 'surge dramatically'

Intense Israeli airstrikes are pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea, intensifying its campaign targeting the Islamic Republic’s fleet of warships

The Independent UK

Tehran warns Europe to stay out of conflict or face ‘retaliation’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Iran’s regime has shut down the internet in the middle of war – placing civilians in the crosshairs

On February 28, hours after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, the Iranian regime imposed a nationwide internet shutdown.

The Conversation

Israel launches huge strikes against south Beirut after mass evacuation order

Residents fled Lebanese capital in panic before assaults on claimed Hezbollah targets while Tehran continues to launch retaliatory attacks

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'We didn’t ask for a ceasefire': Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi rejects US claim, says Tehran ‘ready for US ground invasion'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared readiness for a potential US ground invasion, asserting confidence in confronting American forces and dismissing any ceasefire requests. He blamed US or Israeli forces for a deadly school strike, stating negotiations have collapsed due to recent military actions, and warned of no winners in…

The Times of India

Sri Lanka evacuates 208 crew members of 2nd Iranian vessel day after US sunk IRIS Dena

Sri Lanka evacuated 208 crew members of an Iranian Navy vessel on Thursday, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said, a day after a US submarine struck and sank another Iranian frigate under its Operation Epic Fury against the Islamic Republic.

The Independent UK

Iran's barrage of attacks across the Persian Gulf shows regional chaos is key to its strategy

For years, Iran’s theocratic government warned it would blanket the Middle East with missile and drone fire if it felt its existence was threatened

International Business Times UK

World War 3 Fears: Chilling Threat To Strike European Ships 'By The Help Of God'

Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacks US oil tanker in Persian Gulf, escalating tensions and sparking World War 3 fears. Learn about the latest developments and global implications.

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The Independent UK

Iran warship sunk by the US was on way back from exhibition hosted by India

The sinking ignited a significant debate within India regarding maritime security in the strategically vital Indian Ocean

Radio France Internationale

French officials meet fuel suppliers as Iran conflict lifts oil prices

French finance chiefs on Thursday moved to calm fears of a sharp rise in fuel prices as fighting between Israel and Iran in the Middle East entered a sixth day and global oil prices climbed.

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US Sinks Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean; Tehran Warns Washington Will “Bitterly Regret” Move

Tensions between Tehran and Washington escalated dramatically after the United States Navy sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean, prompting Iran to condemn the strike as an “atrocity” and warn of severe consequences.

The Times of India

'Will bitterly regret': Iran warns US after IRIS Dena, 'Indian Navy’s guest', sunk by torpedo

Iran has sharply criticised the United States after an American submarine sank an Iranian naval vessel in the Indian Ocean, calling the attack an “atrocity” and warning Washington it would “bitterly regret” the precedent set.

The Independent UK

Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

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Iran’s Retaliation Strategy Shifts From Spectacle to Stamina and Cheap Drones Are the Workhorse

Iran’s latest round of retaliation across the Middle East signals a notable shift in doctrine: from dramatic, headline-grabbing barrages to a sustained campaign of pressure built on cheap, repeatable drone strikes.

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Iranian foreign minister makes a terrifying, solemn promise as U.S. and Israel join forces against Iran

He believes that the government has a right to defend itself.

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