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How Iran has managed to evade sanctions on its oil exports

As the US government and its allies mull new sanctions on Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel, we look at whether existing sanctions have been effective at stemming the flow of Iranian oil to global markets. Also in this edition, we see how global oil markets are…

France 24 · Apr 17, 2024

Seoul, Tokyo vow 'appropriate action' on weak yen and won

The foreign exchange market has witnessed a surge in volatility following Iran's weekend drone and missile assault on Israel, in retaliation for what Tehran said was an Israeli strike on its embassy in Syria.

Latin Times · Apr 17, 2024

EU looks to expand Iran sanctions after attack on Israel

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that Brussels was starting work on expanding sanctions against Iran after Tehran's attack on Israel, ahead of two day European leaders' summit that gets underway in the Belgian capital this Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 17, 2024

Israel Pledges Response To Iran Strikes As Allies Push Restraint

During six months of war between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hamas in Gaza, Iran's proxies around the region have stepped up attacks on Israel and its allies, saying they are acting in support of Palestinians in Gaza.

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024

Iran's Failed Attack On Israel Reveals Weapons Capabilities

Iran's failed attack on Israel highlights Tehran's weapons capabilities and US-coalition defense coordination.

Top News · Apr 16, 2024

Israel mulls next move after direct strikes by Iran: Does it stop here?

Did it finish with Saturday night, or will it spiral further out of control? Iran's first-ever direct attack against Israel has already sent the whole region into uncharted territory. We ask about the measure of its response to Israel's targeting of Tehran's embassy compound in Syria. We also ask whether…

France 24 · Apr 15, 2024

Iran’s reprisal attack on Israel: A failed attack or a veiled warning?

The feared reprisal had been almost two weeks in the making. But when Iran finally pushed the button on its retaliatory attack against Israel late on Saturday, it appeared to amount to little more than a drawn-out light show, resulting only in minor damage to some remote Israeli military infrastructure…

France 24 · Apr 15, 2024

Bombs and viruses: The shadowy history of Israel’s attacks on Iranian soil

From cyberattacks and assassinations to drone strikes, Israel-linked plots have targeted Iran for years.

Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: Middle East on the brink after Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel

For years, Iran has been content to attack Israel indirectly, via its proxies in the Middle East. To that end, Tehran has funded, armed and egged on Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen, to name just three. The country has always stepped back from directly…

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2024

Middle East Conflict: UAE, Saudi Reportedly Informed US Of Iran's Attack On Israel

The Israel-Hamas war is now on its 192nd day, and even as the fighting in Gaza rages on, the world watches in concern as tensions between Iran and Israel reach alarming highs following Tehran's drone and missile barrage toward the "Holy Land" on Saturday.

International Business Times · Apr 15, 2024