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The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

Trump Wants Quick Win In Iran, But Goal Remains Elusive

President Donald Trump vowed that his order to bomb Iran would be a one-off and not the beginning of another prolonged US war in the Middle East.

International Business Times

Iran Fires 10 Missiles at Al Udeid, US' Largest Base in the Middle East Housing 10,000 Troops

According to Iranian state media, the attack has been called 'Annunciation of Victory' and focused solely on attacking said military base.

International Business Times UK

Oil Flares, Bitcoin Wobbles: Why Crude Now Moves The Crypto Needle

Tensions in the Middle East aren't just fueling oil prices – they're shaking the crypto charts too. As Brent crude flirts with volatility, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) briefly dipped below $90,000 over the weekend before bouncing back Monday, a move that James Toledano, COO of Unity Wallet, says is anything but…

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Vance Says Bombing Iran Is Different From Other 'Dumb' Presidents' Military Actions

On Sunday talk shows, the vice president made the case for bombing Iran—a notable shift from his previous anti-war rhetoric.

Reason

A Brief, Bloody History of All the Times the U.S. Caused Chaos in the Middle East

The conflict with Iran is the latest in a decadeslong series of regime change operations, long-term entanglements, and all-out wars that always seem to invite more problems.

Reason

Stocks Rise, Oil Tumbles Despite Iran's Strikes On US Bases: What's Driving Markets Monday?

Wall Street showed unexpected resilience Monday as investors looked past a sharp escalation in the Middle East, where Iran fired missiles at U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq — just 48 hours after American strikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities.

Benzinga

US-Iran War A 'Nuclear-Grade Bull Catalyst' For Bitcoin, Says Analyst, Even As Odds That Strait Of Hormuz Will Be Blocked Dips

Cryptocurrency analyst and author Adam Livingston argued Sunday that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could serve as a “nuclear-grade bull catalyst” for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

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British Airways Cancels Flights to UAE, Qatar due to Mid-East Tensions: How Will It Affect Your Travel?

Major airlines from London, United Kingdom have cancelled flights today to the Middle East due to the tensions after the United States Air Force (USAF) planes dropped bombs in Iran's nuclear facilities over the weekend.

International Business Times UK

Iran attacks US military base in Qatar

Iran has launched at least 10 missiles toward Qatar, which hosts the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East

Salon

Orderly, coherent or flat-footed: PM rejects criticism

Anthony Albanese has dismissed suggestions he was "flat-footed" after US bombing raids on Iran, as he called for a ceasefire to hold between Iran and Israel.

AAP

Lammy urges Reform’s newest MP to ‘get some help’ over ‘conspiracy theories’

During a statement on the Middle East, the Foreign Secretary said Sarah Pochin should ‘get off social media’.

Evening Standard

Trump and Netanyahu aim to remake the Middle East with bombs. Iran shows why that will always fail

The US has rashly followed Israel into a war that will not end Iran’s nuclear programme or topple its government, says Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy

The Guardian - UK

Escalating war in the Middle East: Ask our world affairs editor anything

ASK ME ANYTHING: The Independent’s world affairs editor Sam Kiley is in Tel Aviv to explain what the latest US-Iran escalation means for Israel, Tehran, and the wider Middle East – and to answer your questions on where this growing conflict goes next

The Independent UK

Houston American Energy (HUSA) Stock Explodes 58% Monday: What's Going On?

Houston American Energy Corporation (NYSE:HUSA) shares are trading higher by 58% to $23.76 Monday morning, driven by intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that threaten global oil supply routes.

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Euronews

Rutte: NATO's new 5% target is 'quantum leap' to improve air defence and buy 'thousands' of tanks

The crisis unfolding in the Middle East is expected to create a showdown over the summit where allies will announce a new defence spending target of 5% of GDP.

Benzinga

Will Bitcoin Hit New All-Time Highs After Dip Under $100K? Here's What New Poll Predicts

Tensions in the Middle East have caused the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to go down by under $100,000 in the last several days. A Benzinga reader poll may have predicted that move and could show what happens next.

Benzinga

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock On Watch Amid Middle East Tensions: What's Going On?

Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) shares are on watch Monday morning as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are raising fears of oil supply disruptions.

Benzinga

Playing A Hot Hand--75% Of S&P 500 Companies Reporting Earnings Last Quarter Exceeded Their Earnings Expectations

With all the talk of wild card "X" factors such as President Donald Trump's tariffs or instability in the Middle East, unsettling the stock market, you would logically expect the quarterly earnings season to be full of bad news. It is impossible to deny that the last quarter was a…

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John Swinney 'concerned' about UK involvement in Middle East conflict

JOHN Swinney has said he is “concerned” the UK could be drawn into the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Benzinga

Indonesia Energy (INDO) Stock Soars Amid Middle East Tensions, Oil Disruption Fears

Indonesia Energy Corp Ltd (NYSE:INDO) shares are surging 35% to $6.85 Monday morning, fueled by escalating geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East and mounting concerns over global oil supply disruptions.

Al Jazeera

Are airlines stopping flights to Middle East amid soaring tensions?

Many airlines have suspended flights to some Middle East destinations, but others are adapting and using new routes.

International Business Times

Asian Countries Most Vulnerable To Strait Of Hormuz Blockade

Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading route over US strikes on its nuclear sites.

Evening Standard

Stopping Iran’s nuclear programme ‘a good thing’, says Downing Street

A spokesman added that the Government’s focus is on diplomacy.

The Independent UK

How will your household costs be affected by conflict in the Middle East?

The price of oil rising impacts on fuel, transport, production and inflation

Evening Standard

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Here’s the latest Foreign Office tourist advice

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