Bahrain delays UN vote on Hormuz resolution as Russia, China resist revised draft
United Nations— Bahrain has postponed a United Nations Security Council vote on a resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of
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Emirates bars Iranian nationals from UAE entry and transit amid regional tensions
Dubai — Dubai-based carrier Emirates said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals are barred from entering or transiting the United Arab
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Iran backs Hormuz transit tolls as strait disruption rattles energy flows
Paris— An Iranian parliamentary commission has approved a plan to impose tolls on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, state
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Trump signals headway in Iran war talks as U.S. advances 15-point settlement plan
Jerusalem — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington was making progress toward ending the ongoing war with
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Energy brinkmanship intensifies as U.S., Iran widen conflict targets
Dubai— U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran Gave Qatar Advance Warning Before Attacking U.S. Base: NY Times
Doha — The New York Times reported that Tehran gave prior warning to Qatari officials about the attack, a move
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U.S. Places Troops on High Alert in Bahrain and Iraq Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions
Manama — The U.S. State Department has authorized the evacuation of non-essential personnel and family members from its embassies in
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