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US pulls diplomats from Middle East as intelligence warns of advanced Iranian attack plots
US reduces Middle East embassy staffing over Iranian attack threats. Discover which countries are affected and why regional tensions are rising.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within a week if US accepts conditions
Iran says it can restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz within days of an agreement, but disputes over sanctions, military operations and uranium enrichment remain unresolved.
Trump endorses Netanyahu before Israel election as Iran war shapes campaign
Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election, linking his support to their cooperation over Iran as relations face strategic tensions.
Two ships sink near Strait of Hormuz as attacks on commercial shipping surge
Two ships have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz as attacks surge. Find out why the escalating shipping crisis could threaten global trade.
Iran changes Strait of Hormuz attack tactics as oil shipping threat reaches severe level
At least five maritime attacks were reported within 48 hours as Iran intensified pressure on shipping around the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian and US officials described changing tactics, including the use of small boats to track vessels following damage to radar capabilities. The disruption threatens a corridor that previously handled about one-fifth of global oil and LNG trade.
IMF and World Bank confront historic energy shock as global debt pressures intensify
The IMF and World Bank are meeting in Bangkok amid what officials describe as the largest energy supply shock in history. Higher oil and fertiliser costs, rising interest rates and record debt burdens are putting pressure on vulnerable economies. The central question is how governments can stabilise prices without worsening growth and fiscal pressures.
US pulls all B-1 bombers from UK base as RAF Fairford security concerns intensify
The US has pulled all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid security concerns. See what the sudden move means for Iran operations and UK base security.
Two decades after 2003 invasion, US military exits its final bases in Iraq
US forces are leaving their final bases in Iraq on September 30, ending a two-decade military era as Baghdad faces ISIS and militia risks without a permanent American presence.
Middle East oil exports rebound to 12.8 million bpd as Saudi Arabia doubles shipments
Middle East crude exports are rebounding to 12.8 million barrels per day in September as Saudi Arabia and the UAE increase shipments and Hormuz traffic improves.
UK probes possible foreign-state plot near US bomber base as five suspects released
Britain is probing possible foreign-state involvement after five men were arrested near a US bomber base. Find out what happened at RAF Fairford.