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CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years
The network's chief international anchor has covered wars including Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Iran.
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War on Iran backlash threatens Republican control of Congress
Public opposition to the war on Iran could threaten Republican control of Congress.
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Russia’s Lavrov discusses US war and regional security in Tehran visit
Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov is in Tehran for his first visit since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Pakistan suspends Iran border trade, amid violence on both sides
Islamabad cites security concerns, while Tehran points to technical issues as Pakistan mediates between Iran and the US.
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Saudi Arabia postpones big investor conference to 2027 as Iran-backed Houthis escalate attacks on kingdom
Iran-backed Houthi militants have launched repeated volleys of missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia since a deadly airport attack earlier this month.
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On Iran, Israel’s opposition is even more hawkish than Netanyahu
In rest of the world, the Israeli PM is often blamed for the Iran war. His opponents say he hasn't been tough enough.
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Iran support for Houthis probed as Yemen war re-erupts and Saudi cities hit
There have been new reports of Iranian support for the Houthis in Yemen amid a wave of attacks on Saudi cities.
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Qatar warns global energy shockwaves from Iran war have yet to peak
Deputy PM calls for dialogue with Tehran, highlights US defence ties and rejects Strait of Hormuz transit fees.
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Hezbollah funding plan indicates a new challenge to Lebanon’s government
The reported $200m in aid from Iran to Hezbollah has put the Lebanese government under increased pressure from the US.
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Iran war live: Qatar to announce regional defence partnership
US embassies in the Middle East have issued a security alert for Americans as fighting in Yemen continues to ramp up.
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Iran says it has a 'new operational plan' if the U.S. resumes attacks, as shipping vessels report strikes
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said the country's military has prepared a response to any new attacks.
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Who is Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran’s new tech-focused defence minister?
Akhlaghi's experience centres on ballistic missiles, aerospace technology and defence-industrial production.
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Why Iran-US negotiations keep failing
Relations between the two countries are dominated by policy complexes shaped by a history of hostility.
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Iran says two tankers catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz
The vessels, each carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, used an unauthorised route, the IRGC says.
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Iran war live: Ships attacked off UAE, Yemen; drones downed near Riyadh
Fires reported on three tankers, as masked settlers attack European politicians in the occupied West Bank.
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US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels
Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.
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Solar power booms in Philippines as war on Iran spikes energy costs
With Southeast Asia's largest electricity bills rising even higher, Filipinos invest in rooftop panels.
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Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means
What we know about the Houthi strikes on Aden’s presidential palace and airport, and why they matter.
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Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for fresh missile strike on Aden airport
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group claimed responsibility after two missiles struck Aden International Airport on Friday, saying they had targeted a weapons depot as well as a military command headquarters. The Aden Security Department said a Yemenia Airways flight bound for Cairo had been preparing for takeoff when the attack took place.
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Femicide in Iran: When 'honor' becomes a death sentence
The murder of a young mother has once again sparked debate in Iran over so-called honor killings, the social acceptance of violence against women and the lack of protection for people vulnerable to gender-based violence.