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‘Iranian Jews, not Jewish Iranians’: Community in Shiraz stresses belonging
Tehran: As tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel persist, members of Iran’s Jewish community have reaffirmed their national identity, emphasising their connection to the country. In a video shared on…
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Two activists taken by Israel after Gaza aid flotilla intercepted
Barcelona: Israeli authorities have said they are taking two activists who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza — and were captured by Israel in international waters of the Mediterranean Sea —…
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‘Pentagon is lying’: Iran FM claims USD 100bn cost of Netanyahu ‘gamble’ for US
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused the Pentagon of misleading the public, claiming that Israel’s actions have cost the United States USD 100 billion so far — four times higher…
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Trump signals possible Iran escalation as tensions ripple across Middle East
On Friday, May 1, as the conflict entered its third month — more than three weeks after a ceasefire took effect — US President Donald Trump signalled that Washington could consider renewed…
- Middle East
Iran threatens strikes on US bases, warships amid attack fears
Iran has warned it will launch “long and painful” strikes on US regional positions if Washington carries out even limited military action, as tensions sharply escalate on Thursday, April 30. A senior…
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Air India Express restarts flights to Qatar, Bahrain
New Delhi: Air India Express, whose operations have been impacted by the West Asia conflict, on Thursday resumed flights to Qatar and Bahrain, as well as additional services to the UAE, Oman…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’, won’t lift Hormuz blockade
On Thursday, April 30, the 62nd day of the US–Israeli war on Iran and 23 days into a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high as Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington’s naval blockade, while Tehran…
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Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla in Mediterranean
Israeli military forces early on Thursday, April 30, intercepted vessels travelling with the Global Sumud Flotilla in the central Mediterranean, according to organisers. The convoy, described as the largest civilian-led maritime mission…
- Middle East
Iran war has cost USD 25 billion, Pentagon says
The estimated cost of the war with Iran has reached USD 25 billion, with most of the spending directed towards munitions, according to the Pentagon’s top financial official, who told lawmakers on…
- Middle East
UAE says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC and its wider OPEC+ group effective May 1, a move rumoured for some time as the Emirates…
- Middle East
Iran says ‘considering’ Trump’s ‘request’ for negotiations
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday, April 27, that Tehran was considering a request from US President Donald Trump for negotiations, while insisting Washington had failed to achieve any of…
- Middle East
Israel extends detention of Gaza Hospital Director Dr Hussam Abu Safiya
An Israeli court has ordered a further six-month detention of 52-year-old Gaza hospital director Dr Hussam Abu Safiya without formal charges, according to relatives chited by Drop Site News. Dr Abu Safiya,…
- Middle East
Iran offers proposal to US to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear deal
Iran has offered a proposal to the United States (US) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without linking the move to a nuclear agreement, according to two regional officials cited by Associated…
- Middle East
Araghchi arrives in Russia as US-Iran peace efforts stall
Iran intensified its diplomatic push on Monday, April 27, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin on the 20th day of the ceasefire with United…
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Trump says US, Iranian officials can talk by phone
Washington: President Donald Trump on Sunday said the US and Iranian officials can talk by phone for a peace solution to the conflict. In an interview on Fox News Channel, Trump said…
