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She fled Iran. America sent her to Africa

She fled Iran. America sent her to Africa

Bangui, Central African Republic —  “It’s okay now, I’m safe,” she remembered thinking. “I can make one new life here.” She…
‘We will retaliate like an earthquake’: How Iran could respond to Trump’s economic ‘D-Day’

‘We will retaliate like an earthquake’: How Iran could respond to Trump’s economic ‘D-Day’

As Washington launches its latest plan to cripple Iran’s economy, the Islamic Republic has threatened a regional and global response…
Six months on, Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ risks igniting crises far beyond the Middle East

Six months on, Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ risks igniting crises far beyond the Middle East

When US President Donald Trump launched his war against Iran, he called it an “excursion” that would take just a…
Fire breaks out on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz after strike by unknown projectile

Fire breaks out on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz after strike by unknown projectile

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday…
Iranians split over proposed law to criminalize contact with foreign media

Iranians split over proposed law to criminalize contact with foreign media

Iranian politicians are divided over a move by the country’s parliament to approve a bill that would criminalize communications with…
Netanyahu says US economic measures “tighten the siege on Iran”

Netanyahu says US economic measures “tighten the siege on Iran”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised the latest US economic measures against Iran, saying they would “tighten the siege”…
Iran sanctions: How to make an outcast out of a pariah

Iran sanctions: How to make an outcast out of a pariah

Iran’s status as an economic outcast is nothing new. It’s been a pariah in the eyes of much of the…
Trump will need China for his new economic war against Iran. Good luck getting Xi on side

Trump will need China for his new economic war against Iran. Good luck getting Xi on side

Beijing —  When US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled “Operation Economic Outcast,” threatening damaging new sanctions on countries that refuse to…
Iran unveils plan for safe passage in Strait of Hormuz

Iran unveils plan for safe passage in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that his country’s commitment to achieving peace and stability in the region is accompanied…
Several airlines begin resuming flights to Middle East

Several airlines begin resuming flights to Middle East

Several international airlines have begun gradually resuming flights to the Middle East, while others continue to exercise extreme caution due…
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