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DUBAI - Hostilities in the Middle East intensified on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US attacks on Iran, with Tehran threatening a “full-scale offensive” in response and the strategic Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually closed. Here are the latest developments:

Bangkok Post

US forces strike Iran for seventh consecutive night

Iran's Fars state news agency reported that Iranian forces had responded by attacking US allies and bases in the region, including the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait.

Euronews

US warns Americans to reconsider Middle East travel amid rising tensions

The United States issued a travel warning for the Middle East due to escalating regional tensions. Escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran involved fresh military strikes. Fighting intensified over the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices significantly. Kuwait and Bahrain reported missile and drone interceptions amid the…

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🔴 Middle East live: Two US service members in Jordan killed, one missing in action

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France 24

US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and a water plant hit

The United States and Iran intensified their conflict across the Middle East on Friday, launching fresh strikes on military and infrastructure targets as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalated. The U.S. targeted additional bridges, energy facilities and a key Iranian port, stepping up pressure on Tehran after President Donald…

The Economic Times

Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast

Iranian strikes have damaged a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Civilian infrastructure hit as US and Iran escalate attacks across the Middle East

The United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East on Friday, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The US military struck bridges and collapsed a tower at a key Iranian port, while Tehran targeted US-allied nations…

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Qatar’s air defence intercepts fresh Iranian missile barrage over Doha

Iran has unleashed a new wave of attacks across the Gulf, targeting Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, following Tehran’s continuous threats of dragging the Gulf countries back into its escalating confrontation with the US over the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

Delhi HC sets aside tender process for consular, visa services at four Indian Missions including in Singapore, Australia

The Delhi High Court has set aside the Centre's technical evaluation process for outsourcing consular services. This decision impacts Indian Missions in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, and Canberra. The court directed the Centre to issue fresh Requests for Proposal within one month. Existing service providers will continue their work to…

The Economic Times

US-Iran conflict expands as oil shipping through Hormuz slows

United States forces struck an oil tanker near Iran's Kharg Island terminal. Iran responded by launching missiles at United States military bases in Kuwait and Jordan. This military escalation has further weakened a fragile memorandum of understanding between the two nations. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed…

The Economic Times

First Thing: US attacks tanker in continuing Iran conflict as Tehran releases US citizen

US renews blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran attacks sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Plus, legendary director John Waters on 60 years of screen carnage

The Guardian - UK

US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade

The United States intensified its strikes against Iran, hitting targets farther north. Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at US allies in the region. The interim ceasefire has collapsed, leading to days of back-and-forth attacks. The conflict is focused on the Strait of Hormuz, impacting shipping traffic. Efforts continue…

The Economic Times

Iran reports fresh strikes near Qeshm Island and accuses US over ‘barbaric’ hospital attack – as it happened

Iranian news agencies say a US missile hit island in strait of Hormuz, after foreign ministry said children’s cancer hospital in Ahvaz had to be evacuated

The Guardian - AU

US broadens Iran offensive; Tehran strikes Bahrain, Kuwait

United States forces intensified strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting new locations. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Days of back-and-forth strikes have shredded the interim deal to end the Iran war. The United States reimposed a naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Both nations…

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France 24

US targets Iran's Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States ramped up attacks on Iran on Thursday, reportedly striking near Qeshm island and targets farther north – including around Tehran for the first time – as well as firing on a ship accused of trying to break the US naval blockade. Iran fired back by launching missiles…

The Economic Times

Indian-origin LuLu Group chairman gets Kuwait's first 15-year Golden Residency permit

Kuwait launched its new 15-year Golden Residency program for investors. Yousuf Ali Moussally became the first recipient of this new residency. This initiative aims to boost the nation's investment environment and economy. Eligible applicants include investors and senior management with specific investment criteria. The program seeks to attract long-term foreign…

The Times of India

Middle East war: Trump weighs 'devastating strikes'; Iran targets US bases in Middle East - key points

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States changes its course of action. This comes on the heels of the US conducting new strikes near the Strait and reinstating a naval blockade. Iran has also announced attacks on US bases in…

The Economic Times

Iran claims drone strikes targeted Al-Azraq base in Jordan during 'Operation Lightning'

Iran's army has claimed that it carried out drone strikes on the Al-Azraq military base in Jordan, targeting facilities including F-18 fighter jet locations, accommodation buildings and an equipment shed as part of the seventh phase of 'Operation Lightning', according to an official statement carried by Iran's state-run IRIB.

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France 24

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.

The Economic Times

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…

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…

The Independent UK

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 Times of India

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 Guardian - UK

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

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The Independent 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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