Global Oil Prices Jump as Iran Conflict Disrupts Gulf Shipping
European gas prices climbed up to 40%
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Iran Death Toll Rises to 787 After U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Nine hospitals across the country were struck
Iran Threatens Ships as Strait of Hormuz Reportedly Closed
Roughly one fifth of the world’s oil consumption moves through the strait
Iran Could Boycott 2026 World Cup Amid Escalating War Tensions
Reports suggest Tehran could withdraw despite qualifying, raising the prospect of an unprecedented political boycott
Iranian Drone Hits British Air Base in Cyprus
Authorities said the drone was a Shahed-type aircraft
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco Closes Ras Tanura Refinery Following Drone Attack
The drone strike comes amid a wave of assaults across the region
Khamenei’s Death Causes Deadly Celebratory Protests in Pakistan
At least 23 people were killed
Israel Expands Iran War With Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel’s military warned that Hezbollah would bear responsibility for any further escalation
153 Reportedly Killed in Strike on School in Iran
The school, described as a girls’ school, is located in the city of Minab in southern Iran.
Iranian Navy Reportedly Hit in Operation Epic Fury Strikes
Reports indicate damage at key naval bases and possible disruption to shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz
Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi Declares Jihad Against U.S. and Israel
The influential Shia cleric calls for retaliation following escalating tensions after reported US-Israeli strikes
Senior Iranian Leaders Reportedly Killed in U.S.-Israel Strikes: See the List
Reports say defence and IRGC leaders were among those targeted as regional tensions surge
Iran Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The long-time Iranian leader’s reported death could reshape Tehran’s leadership and regional power dynamics
CENTCOM Says Iranian Attacks Caused no U.S. Casualties, Operations Unaffected
The Pentagon reports limited damage as regional tensions escalate following Iran’s retaliatory attacks
Read Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s Full Statement on Iran
The Israeli leader’s recorded message signals a more intense phase of military operations against Iran
Read Trump’s Full Statement on Iran Attacks
The U.S. president made the remarks in an eight-minute video posted on Truth Social amid escalating tensions
Experts Question Iran’s Ability to Sustain Retaliation Against U.S. and Israel
Analysts warn Tehran’s arsenal remains significant but weakened capabilities and internal pressures may constrain long-term conflict
Kazakhstan Orders Emergency Planning Amid Rising Iran Tensions
Astana places security agencies on alert and suspends Middle East flights amid fears of wider instability
57 Students and Teachers Reported Killed After Strike on Girls’ School in Iran
The attack was part of a broader wave of strikes
Iran Retaliates Against Israel With Missiles and Drones
Internet access in Iran dropped to just 4% of normal levels
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Israel Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Air-raid sirens are sounding across northern Israel and in Haifa
Israel Launches Pre-Emptive Strike on Iran Amid Nuclear Tensions
An Israeli defence official said the operation had been prepared for months
Iran Warns US Forces Would be Targeted in Event of War
Tehran and Washington trade sharp rhetoric, fuelling fears of renewed Middle East escalation
Renewed University Protests Erupt in Iran as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
Campus demonstrations honour victims of recent crackdowns while geopolitical pressure mounts over Iran’s nuclear programme