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Oil fires, 'black rain' and toxic seas: The environmental fallout of the Iran war

From ‘black rain’ over Tehran to oil spill risks in the Persian Gulf, experts warn the Iran war could leave lasting environmental scars across West Asia.

'May hit few more times just for fun': Trump threatens more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island 

Donald Trump warned the US could launch further strikes on Kharg Island and called on allies to send warships to protect the vital oil shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict with Iran intensifies.

IRGC warns attacks on US banks in Gulf region will expand if more Iranian banks are targeted

Speaking to Sepah News on Saturday, as cited by Press TV, Naeini warned that all US bank branches operating in the region will become legitimate targets for Iran if "the enemy repeats its mistake" and carries out similar attacks on Iranian banks.

Trump claims US ‘completely decimated’ Iran, says oil-receiving nations 'must protect' Strait of Hormuz

The US president said countries dependent on the waterway should take responsibility for protecting it, while Washington would help coordinate security.

Key UAE port suspends oil loadings after drone attack, fire

Exports of crude and fuels at the port of Fujairah, which lies outside the Persian Gulf, were halted earlier as a precautionary step

UAE's Fujairah stops some oil loading operations after drone attack

Fujairah, outside the Strait of Hormuz, is the outlet for about 1 million barrels per day of the UAE's Murban crude oil - a volume equal to about 1% of world demand

Why are Kharg Island and Strait of Hormuz key to Iran war? Trump ally Lindsey Graham explains

Donald Trump’s decision to take the war to Kharg Island, the crown jewel of Iran’s oil and gas economy, was necessary, bold and in my view, highly effective. This will help shorten the war,” Lindsey Graham said

Inside Epstein’s Caribbean fortress: DOJ files reveal how ‘Little St James’ became a playground for power and abuse

Millions of pages of documents released by the US Department of Justice provide the clearest picture yet of what happened on Little St. James, Epstein’s roughly 70-acre private island in the US Virgin Islands.

'You may start a war, but ending it will not be in your hands': Iran envoy's warning for US as West Asia war rages

Mohammad Fathali discussed developments related to the regional confrontation and Iran’s stance on negotiations.

'Will be targeted in coming hours': Iran advisory urges evacuation near UAE ports as smoke seen rising from Fujairah energy hub

The warning came hours after the United States carried out strikes on Iran’s oil export hub at Kharg Island.

Watch: Israel shares bodycam footage of soldiers carrying out military operation in Lebanon during night hours

The release of the footage comes after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel. The group said the action was in response to what it described as the unilateral war launched by Tel Aviv and the United States against Iran, as well as the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Donald Trump urges other nations to send warships, says Hormuz Strait will be ‘open, safe and free’

Donald Trump, who has said the United States will soon start escorting tankers through the Hormuz Strait

How US and Israel plan to stop Iran’s Shahed-136 drones with Merops drone killers

Merops interceptor drones currently cost between $14,000 and $15,000 each, though Driscoll said large-scale orders could bring the price down to between $3,000 and $5,000 per unit.

Inside Kharg Island: The oil hub shaping the Middle East war dynamics

As tensions escalate in the region, Kharg Island has once again come into focus because of its economic and strategic value.

Harsh Goenka’s Strait of Hormuz workaround sets off online debate

The industrialist shared a graphic suggesting oil could bypass the narrow waterway by moving cargo across land, but the idea quickly drew both curiosity and scepticism.

Marco Rubio’s oversized shoes spark online chatter

A photo of the US secretary of state wearing noticeably large dress shoes has gone viral after reports said the pair was part of a gift from President Donald Trump.

Eight countries criticise Israel over restrictions at Al Aqsa during Ramadan

Muslim-majority nations say limits on access to the Jerusalem mosque during the holy month risk inflaming tensions across the region.

Pakistan scales down National Day celebrations amid austerity measures

Diplomatic missions will hold only flag-hoisting ceremonies this year as Islamabad cuts spending during economic strain and regional uncertainty.

Woman becomes sole passenger on Riga to Dubai flight

A Russian traveller’s video showing an empty aircraft cabin turned a routine trip into an internet curiosity.

Why Sachee Trivedi says India is the only economy that will double twice

Sachee Trivedi says India is the only economy that will “double and double again”, highlighting strong growth, diversification and global capital shifts.

Trump rejects Putin's offer to transfer Iran's uranium stockpile to Russia amid raging war, report says

Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner reportedly held a separate call earlier this week with Yuri Ushakov. According to Witkoff, Ushakov reiterated that Moscow was not sharing intelligence with Tehran.

As Iran internet shutdown enters third week, people turn to radios, satellite tools to stay connected

Despite the sweeping restrictions, some Iranians are still finding limited ways to communicate with the outside world.

One war, one wild week: Here's how the Iran war rattled global economy

Oil surged above $100 and Strait of Hormuz traffic plunged as the Iran war disrupts energy flows, raising fears of a new global economic shock.

‘I’d do a number on Kharg Island’: Trump’s 1988 Iran warning resurfaces after US strikes

A 1988 interview shows Donald Trump spoke about attacking Iran’s Kharg Island decades before ordering US strikes on the strategic oil hub.

Low-cost drones, satellite imagery and lessons from Russia: How Iran has managed to uphold retaliatory attacks against US, Israel

The scale of the retaliation has raised questions over whether the United States had anticipated the extent of Iran’s response to the strikes that have killed more than 1,400 people in the country, including former supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

Witness told investigators Epstein kept ‘perfect woman’ sculpture in mansion

Documents from the US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein contain witness accounts about unusual objects inside the financier’s Manhattan home.

The quiet expansion of Trump’s immigration crackdown

While immigration arrests dominate headlines, a much larger shift is unfolding inside the rapidly expanding detention system where tens of thousands of migrants are now being held.

Indian traveller pays with UPI in Nepal, video showing cross-border payment goes viral

A simple shop purchase in Nepal has caught people’s attention online after a traveller used UPI to pay instantly using a QR code.

How Jeffrey Epstein used his private island to hide abuse behind luxury and power

Newly released US Justice Department files and a CNN review show how Little St. James worked as both a showcase for Epstein’s wealthy circle and a secluded setting where girls and young women were abused for years.

270 rockets in 48 hours: Why the Pakistan-Afghanistan border is suddenly on edge

The barrage targeted multiple districts in the eastern Afghan province bordering Pakistan, marking one of the most intense episodes of cross-border shelling since fighting between the two sides intensified earlier this year.

Is Israel PM Netanyahu dead? Viral video with '6 fingers' sparks buzz

Speculation about Netanyahu’s alleged death began after several accounts posted screenshots that appeared to show a message from the Israeli Prime Minister’s official social media account announcing that he had died

Did the US kill the Iranian official linked to a Trump assassination plot? What we know so far

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said an Iranian operative behind a plot to kill Donald Trump had been “hunted down and killed,” but US officials say the reality is far less clear

How Iran’s response to the US-Israel war caught Washington off guard

Tehran’s mix of intelligence networks, cheap drones and regional proximity allowed it to strike targets across the Gulf, widening the conflict in ways many US officials had not fully anticipated.

Why seized oil tankers are turning into a costly problem for the US

Trump administration seizures aimed at hurting Iran and Venezuela were expected to generate revenue, but maintaining the ships is proving far more expensive than anticipated.

North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles amid US–South Korea drills

North Korea fired about 10 ballistic missiles, Yonhap reported citing South Korea’s military, as US–South Korea drills continue and regional tensions escalate.

Washington's blunt admission about global oil markets: India’s Russian oil buys were 'inevitable' | VIDEO

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says India buying Russian oil was “inevitable”, defending Washington’s waiver amid supply disruptions and soaring crude prices.

Iran vows retaliation for 104 sailors killed in US attack on IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean: 'Will not go unanswered'

The warning comes days after a US submarine attack on the IRIS Dena on March 4, which torpedoed the frigate off the coast of Sri Lanka while it was returning from a naval exercise organised by India.

Why Israel may be preparing its biggest ground invasion into Lebanon since 2006

Israel is planning a major ground operation in south Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah positions south of the Litani River.

A darker warning from Iran: US and Israel are 'indistinguishable' in this widening war

Iran says it no longer sees any distinction between the US and Israel as IRGC claims fresh retaliatory strikes in the escalating conflict.

Report says US did not fully factor in risk of Iran closing Strait of Hormuz

A key global oil route has been disrupted, pushing crude prices sharply higher and raising questions about early US planning.

2,500 Marines, USS Tripoli: US deploys amphibious strike group to West Asia as Hormuz heats up

US deploys USS Tripoli amphibious strike group with 2,500 Marines to West Asia as tensions rise near the Strait of Hormuz.

Dubai attractions cut prices as war disrupts tourism

Theme parks, hotels and entertainment venues in Dubai are offering discounts as regional tensions begin to affect visitor arrivals.

Walkie-talkies and pagers back in demand in Russia as mobile internet disruptions continue

With mobile internet services becoming unreliable in parts of Moscow, many people are turning to older communication devices to stay connected.

‘I can change my mind in seconds’: Trump said Kharg Island ‘not high on list’ hours before US strike | VIDEO

Trump said Kharg Island was “not high on the list” in an interview hours before announcing US strikes on Iran’s key oil export hub.

Trump says Iran 'totally defeated' & wants a deal he won't accept

The comments by Trump followed his claim that Washington had heavily bombed military targets at Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub and that the US Navy would soon start escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz

11 Indian nationals arrested in US for staging fake robberies, 'visa fraud' conspiracy

According to US federal investigators, the group staged fake robberies at various businesses, enabling the store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications.

Trump breaches red line in Iran war: Why Kharg Island strike may cause alarm in China and the world

The tiny island, located about 25 km off Iran’s coast, has long been seen as a key vulnerability that would provoke a severe response by Tehran if attacked.

Signum's Charles Myers on why Trump invited Pak PM to White House: 'This is what he always does ...'

Trump hosted Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House last year, just weeks after Operation Sindoor.

After Shivalik, India’s Nanda Devi sails out of Hormuz with critical 46,000 tonnes LPG cargo

Nanda Devi exits the Strait of Hormuz with over 46,000 tonnes of LPG under Indian Navy escort.