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Lebanon, Israel conclude talks, agree to implement ‘pilot zones’

Lebanon and Israel completed a new round of US-mediated negotiations in Rome on Wednesday, agreeing to implement "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon where Israeli forces would withdraw and turn over control to the Lebanese army, the US State Department said. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

France 24

Iran's IRGC attacks on US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait in 'Operation Nasr 2'

Iran's Revolutionary Guard targeted US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait. These strikes were a direct response to earlier American attacks on Iranian positions. The operation involved simultaneous missile and drone attacks on military facilities. Iran warned of further retaliation if US actions continue in the region. The exchanges highlight…

The Economic Times

War returns to West Asia, oil seesaws as Hormuz bleeds

The United States launched a third round of strikes on Iran. Iran retaliated by attacking US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain. Two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices pared gains after President Trump announced new trade deals. Global markets…

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Trump withdraws Hormuz tolls threat but says US will continue to blockade Iran

US hits targets in port cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas while Iran targets Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation

The Guardian - UK

Bahrain EDB’s CEO H.E. Noor is doubling down on growth amid mounting regional headwinds

As Gulf states compete through scale and headline-grabbing mega-projects, Bahrain EDB’s CEO H.E. Noor is pursuing a different path—leveraging regulatory innovation, specialist sectors, and strategic partnerships to position the kingdom as the region's agile investment hub.

Fortune

Bahrain EDB bids to win investors despite mounting headwinds

As the race for Gulf capital intensifies, Bahrain is competing on its own terms

Fortune

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to hit civilian targets in Iran as US resumes Strait of Hormuz blockade

The US launched more strikes against Iran and reinstated its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday

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US launches strikes on Iran for third straight night as Trump says deal still 'possible'

Following the latest US strikes, the UAE said Iran attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz with missiles, as Iran said it carried out strikes on Bahrain.

Euronews

Trump reimposes US blockade and demands 20% Hormuz shipping fee

Trump declared the US would collect a 20% fee on all Hormuz cargo as "Guardian of the Strait," flipping the script on Iran's own toll demands, while US forces struck dozens of targets in Iran and the IRGC hit Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman in the biggest exchange since the…

Euronews

Trump is a toxic ally. His war with Iran is once again spreading across the Gulf

ANALYSIS: As the war in Iran spreads again to Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait and Donald Trump announces a 20 per cent toll on all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, it’s time the Gulf states realised the US president is a dangerous ally, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Watch: Iran fires missile towards US targets with 'GAME OVER USA' painted on it

Iran launched a ballistic missile with "GAME OVER USA" painted on its body. This action followed recent United States strikes on Iranian military targets. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed missile and drone operations against American facilities. These strikes targeted bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Iran warned against further…

The Times of India

Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire

TEHRAN - The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz threatened to derail efforts to permanently end the war.

Bangkok Post

Trump says US reinstating blockade on Iranian ports – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump launches new wave of strikes as UAE condemns Iran’s ‘brazen’ attacks on tankers

Donald Trump has said the US will be guardians of Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20 percent toll on ships using it

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The Economic Times

Iran launches 'eye-for-an-eye' operation, claims strikes on US bases in Gulf

Iran's IRGC reported missile and drone strikes on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. These actions were claimed as retaliation for recent US military strikes within Iran. The IRGC stated its aerospace forces targeted specific facilities at Prince Hassan, Sheikh Isa, and Ali Al-Salem Airbases. This operation, termed 'eye-for-an-eye,'…

The Economic Times

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks

The United States and Iran both claim control over the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating attacks across the Middle East threaten ongoing diplomacy to end the war. US forces struck dozens of Iranian sites, including air defense systems and radar. Iran rejected the US statement, asserting its territorial claim over the…

Euronews

US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies

Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.

The Guardian - UK

Trump claims strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic despite Iran earlier announcing closure – as it happened

Tehran reportedly attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes

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Iran-US tensions flare again: UAE air defences engage missiles, sirens sound in Bahrain, Kuwait on alert

Gulf nations activated air defence systems and issued emergency alerts on Saturday. Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks, escalating regional conflict. The IRGC claimed strikes on logistics centres in Oman and a US base in Qatar. US Central Command completed a third round of strikes against…

France 24

US-Iran conflict escalates as fresh missile strikes threaten Middle East ceasefire

The United States launched fresh air strikes on Iran early Thursday, prompting Tehran to fire missiles at its neighbours Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan hosting US military forces, officials said. The exchanges threatened a fragile interim ceasefire aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, with explosions also reported near Iran's…

The Economic Times

New US, Iran fighting erupts ahead of Khamenei burial

New fighting erupted between the United States and Iran ahead of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's burial. Tehran targeted US regional allies while American strikes hit an Iranian nuclear power plant perimeter. This renewed hostility sparked concerns of a return to full-scale war after a recent ceasefire. Iran's army reported targeting…

The Economic Times

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Mideast, threatening the interim deal to end war

United States forces launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday. Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire. Sirens sounded in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan amid the escalating conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of further escalation if shipping attacks continue. These events threaten an…

The Guardian - UK

Tehran launches more strikes as Israel warns it is ready to strike Iran again ‘with even greater force’ – as it happened

Jordan says they have intercepted missiles from Tehran, as Israeli defence minister says he is prepared to resume a military campaign

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Strait of Hormuz shipping halts while Israel reveals alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump

US president says ceasefire ‘over’ following strikes on ships in Strait of Hormuz

Euronews

Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes as tensions in the Gulf rise

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the latest wave of US strikes constituted “a blatant war crime" and condemned what it called “aggressive actions” by the US military. Tehran responded with strikes of its own towards Gulf countries.

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