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Iran’s long-range strike attempt raises new questions about its missile reach
Missiles aimed at Diego Garcia missed, but the attempt suggests Iran’s reach may be extending beyond earlier limits.
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What the Mueller investigation was and what it actually found
The probe into Russian interference and the Trump campaign ran for nearly two years and left a complicated, often debated conclusion.
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Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz is so difficult right now
The US has several military options on the table, but each comes with risks, delays and no guarantee of success.
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Why Taiwan is worried about US missile use in the Iran war
Heavy use of long-range weapons in the Middle East is raising concerns about whether the US has enough left for a potential China conflict.
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Why energy targets are at the centre of the Iran war
Strikes on oil and gas sites across the Gulf are pushing prices higher and raising fears of prolonged disruption.
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Why markets are suddenly betting on US interest rate hikes again
Middle East conflict is pushing up oil prices and inflation fears, forcing investors to rethink expectations for rate cuts.
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US says Iran strikes are intensifying, but data shows a more uneven pace
Pentagon messaging points to escalation, while military figures suggest operations have risen and fallen over time.
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Why the airline industry is facing its biggest disruption since Covid
Middle East conflict is pushing up fuel costs, disrupting routes and forcing airlines to rethink pricing and operations.
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Why US is easing some sanctions on Iranian oil despite the war
With oil prices surging and supply tightening, the Trump administration is turning to limited Iranian barrels to calm markets.
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Why Denmark prepared to destroy Greenland’s runways amid US tensions
Behind-the-scenes planning reveals how seriously Europe took the risk of a potential US move on Greenland
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How mixed messaging from Trump’s team is complicating Israel’s image in the US
Conflicting statements and internal criticism are feeding doubts about the war and who is driving it.
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Dubai’s luxury shopping scene slows as war hits visitor flow
Fewer tourists and rising uncertainty are starting to weigh on a market that had been booming.
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How the White House is using memes, games and movie clips to sell the war in Iran
From SpongeBob to video game-style edits, a new kind of messaging is drawing attention and criticism.
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How Iran is fighting on multiple fronts, from missiles to misinformation
Alongside physical strikes, Iran is using cyberattacks and online messaging to shape the narrative of the war.
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Why attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas hub rattled global energy markets
Damage to one of the world’s most critical LNG facilities has raised fears of prolonged supply disruption and higher prices.
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West Bank assault allegation puts focus on settler violence and accountability
A Palestinian man’s account, supported by witnesses and now under investigation, highlights growing concerns over attacks in the occupied territory
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What US intelligence officials actually said on Iran, and what they didn’t
A US Senate hearing meant to clarify the case for war instead exposed gaps, contradictions and unanswered questions
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Rising oil prices could hit US economy harder than expected, warns Trump ally
A sharp jump in energy costs linked to the Iran war is raising fresh concerns about inflation, growth and political fallout in the US
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How the Iran war is helping Russia, and why Europe is worried
Higher oil prices and shifting priorities are giving Moscow an unexpected boost while raising concerns about Ukraine’s position
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Who decides what counts as a threat? A clash over intelligence and politics in Trump’s Iran stance
A US Senate hearing exposed a deeper issue: whether intelligence agencies assess threats independently or defer to the president’s interpretation
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Why Europe is not backing the US in the Iran conflict
From lack of consultation to NATO limits and oil market pressures, several factors explain Europe’s stance
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Oil’s backup route is now under threat as the Iran war spreads
With the Strait of Hormuz under pressure, oil shipments have shifted to the Red Sea, but rising threats there are now putting even this fallback route at risk.
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How Saudi Arabia’s Iran strategy unravelled after the US-Israel war
Mohammed bin Salman’s push for stability has collided with a widening regional conflict he wanted to avoid.
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Why Joe Kent’s resignation matters for Trump’s Iran war
It may not shake the US administration immediately, but it signals early cracks within Trump’s own support base.
