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Saudi Arabia Warns Iran It Will Be ‘The Greatest Loser’ If It Escalates Attacks
Further Iranian attacks would represent an escalation that would have an adverse impact on Iran–Saudi relations, the Saudi government warns.
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Turkey Says NATO Defenses Intercepted Iranian Ballistic Missile Over Its Airspace
A similar missile incident last week also involved NATO intercepting a projectile approaching Turkish airspace.
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State Department Orders Non-Emergency US Govt Staff to Leave Saudi Arabia
U.S. citizens are warned of ongoing Iranian drone and missile threats in Saudi Arabia amid operations against Iran.
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Wall Street Slides on Opening Bell as Oil Surges Past $100 Amid Iran War Jitters
Oil prices have surged to multi-year highs as the escalating Iran war threatens Middle East supply routes, sending stocks lower.
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Iran Attack on Bahrain Refinery Forces Bapco to Declare Force Majeure
Oil prices increased by around 25 percent on Monday to their highest since mid-2022.
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US National Guard Soldier Dies in Health-Related Incident in Kuwait
Maj. Sorffly Davius, 46, was an officer with the New York Police Department that said, ‘Today, and always, we keep his family in our thoughts and prayers.’
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Ending Iran War Will Be Mutual Decision With Israel, Trump Says
U.S. President Donald Trump told The Times of Israel that Iran was ‘going to destroy Israel and everything else around it.’
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Iranian Regime Names Khamenei’s Son as New Leader
President Donald Trump said earlier on March 8 that Iran’s new leader is ‘not going to last long’ if he is not approved by the United States.
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Trump Discusses Middle East Conflict With UK Prime Minister
The United States launched Operation Epic Fury against the Iranian regime on Feb. 28.
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7th US Service Member Dies in Iran War
The United States launched Operation Epic Fury against the Iranian regime on Feb. 28.
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Explosion at US Embassy in Oslo May Be Linked to Iranian War: Oslo Police
Norwegian foreign minister called the blast ‘an unacceptable act’ that Norway takes ’very seriously.’
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Trump Says Iran’s New Leader ‘Won’t Last Long’ if He’s Not Approved by US
Trump’s comments came after the panel that will choose Iran’s next leader revealed that it had reached a majority consensus.
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US Doesn’t Need British Help Against Iran: Trump
Trump blamed the UK Prime Minister earlier this week for ruining America and the UK’s historically close relationship.
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5 Things to Know as Iran War Enters Second Week
Iran has, thus far, rejected talk of surrender as fighting has displaced tens of thousands across the Middle East and spooked markets.
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Trump Rules Out Bringing Kurdish Forces Into War With Iran
The president said he doesn’t want to see Kurds get hurt and killed.
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Trump Attends Dignified Transfer of Service Members Killed During Operation Epic Fury
Six U.S. service members killed on March 1 in Kuwait returned to the States on March 7.
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Trump Assassination Plotter Gets Convicted of Terrorism, Murder for Hire
The would-be assassin was sent to the United States to recruit individuals for carrying out attacks.
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Saudi Arabia Warns Iran It Will Be ‘The Greatest Loser’ If It Escalates Attacks
Further Iranian attacks would represent an escalation that would have an adverse impact on Iran–Saudi relations, the Saudi government warns.
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Turkey Says NATO Defenses Intercepted Iranian Ballistic Missile Over Its Airspace
A similar missile incident last week also involved NATO intercepting a projectile approaching Turkish airspace.
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State Department Orders Non-Emergency US Govt Staff to Leave Saudi Arabia
U.S. citizens are warned of ongoing Iranian drone and missile threats in Saudi Arabia amid operations against Iran.
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Wall Street Slides on Opening Bell as Oil Surges Past $100 Amid Iran War Jitters
Oil prices have surged to multi-year highs as the escalating Iran war threatens Middle East supply routes, sending stocks lower.
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Iran Attack on Bahrain Refinery Forces Bapco to Declare Force Majeure
Oil prices increased by around 25 percent on Monday to their highest since mid-2022.
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US National Guard Soldier Dies in Health-Related Incident in Kuwait
Maj. Sorffly Davius, 46, was an officer with the New York Police Department that said, ‘Today, and always, we keep his family in our thoughts and prayers.’
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Ending Iran War Will Be Mutual Decision With Israel, Trump Says
U.S. President Donald Trump told The Times of Israel that Iran was ‘going to destroy Israel and everything else around it.’
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Iranian Regime Names Khamenei’s Son as New Leader
President Donald Trump said earlier on March 8 that Iran’s new leader is ‘not going to last long’ if he is not approved by the United States.
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Trump Discusses Middle East Conflict With UK Prime Minister
The United States launched Operation Epic Fury against the Iranian regime on Feb. 28.
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7th US Service Member Dies in Iran War
The United States launched Operation Epic Fury against the Iranian regime on Feb. 28.
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Explosion at US Embassy in Oslo May Be Linked to Iranian War: Oslo Police
Norwegian foreign minister called the blast ‘an unacceptable act’ that Norway takes ’very seriously.’
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Trump Says Iran’s New Leader ‘Won’t Last Long’ if He’s Not Approved by US
Trump’s comments came after the panel that will choose Iran’s next leader revealed that it had reached a majority consensus.
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US Doesn’t Need British Help Against Iran: Trump
Trump blamed the UK Prime Minister earlier this week for ruining America and the UK’s historically close relationship.
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5 Things to Know as Iran War Enters Second Week
Iran has, thus far, rejected talk of surrender as fighting has displaced tens of thousands across the Middle East and spooked markets.
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Trump Rules Out Bringing Kurdish Forces Into War With Iran
The president said he doesn’t want to see Kurds get hurt and killed.
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Trump Attends Dignified Transfer of Service Members Killed During Operation Epic Fury
Six U.S. service members killed on March 1 in Kuwait returned to the States on March 7.
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Trump Assassination Plotter Gets Convicted of Terrorism, Murder for Hire
The would-be assassin was sent to the United States to recruit individuals for carrying out attacks.
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