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Who was Ali Larijani, Iran’s philosopher-security chief killed by Israel?
Ali Larijani, who was viewed as a pragmatist, emerged as a powerful figure in Iran after the killing of Khamenei.
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Kabul rocked by blasts as Afghan, Pakistani troops intensify border clashes
AFP journalists in Kabul heard multiple explosions and gunfire on Tuesday as Afghan and Pakistani troops continued border clashes. Blasts echoed across the capital alongside anti-aircraft fire, while…
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The Take: Why Iran’s system may endure the US–Israel strikes
The regime in Tehran may be more prepared than Washington expected.
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UAE resumes limited flights amid travel chaos across Middle East
Dubai's airport authority says it authorised a limited number of flights as hundreds of thousands remain stranded.
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Iran says it has not yet used its most advanced weaponry
Iran is ready for a long war against the United States and Israel and has so far not used its most advanced weapons, its defence ministry said Tuesday. The Israeli military also said it struck Iranian…
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Iran to do ‘utmost’ to protect China’s citizens amid US-Israel attacks: FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holds calls with China's Wang Yi amid Israeli-US attacks on Iran.
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Shutdown of Hormuz Strait raises fears of soaring oil prices
Consumers are set to pay higher prices, but US producers could benefit, analysts say.
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US Embassy in Riyadh, Omani port hit by drones; US base in Bahrain targeted
Saudi Defence Ministry says a fire broke out at the embassy, while media reported a drone attack on Oman's Duqm port.
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How much could the Iran war cost the US? Here’s what we know
Predicting the total cost of the campaign is difficult, and experts warn the greater challenge may be inventory.
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Trump boasted of ‘great times’ with Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Clinton says
Former President Bill Clinton told lawmakers that Donald Trump once said he had “some great times” with Jeffrey Epstein before their relationship soured, according to video released Monday. In a House…
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US urges citizens to immediately leave over a dozen Middle East countries
The latest advisory includes Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to a State Department official.
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Iran says will attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the IRGC's commander-in-chief, reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz is 'closed'.
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