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NATO intercepts ‘Iranian missile’ near Türkiye
The projectile was shot down as it approached Turkish airspace through Syria, the country’s Defense Ministry has said
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Trump to cut off ‘all trade’ with Spain
The US president has said that doesn’t “want anything to do with” Spain after US forces were banned from joint military bases
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US strikes on Iran triggered by Israel’s plan to launch attack, Rubio says
Democrats disturbed by rationale that Trump ordered pre-emptive strikes out of concern about Tehran retaliation
Latest Middle East
Israel launches fresh wave of attacks on Iran and Lebanon as Iranian drones hit U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia
U.S. urges citizens to immediately leave more than a dozen countries in Middle East
Iran picks radical cleric who vowed to 'erase' Israel for interim leadership council
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi's nomination increases his chances to replace Khamenei, Iran expert says
Lebanon bans Hezbollah’s military activities
The government has ordered the Iranian-backed militant group to surrender its weapons
Iran threatens escalation if US attacks
Officials indicate they are reconsidering doctrine of seeking to contain confrontations with Washington
Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia
Leaks reveal €500mn contract for man-portable ‘Verba’ system to rebuild Tehran’s air defences
Gaddafi’s son killed by foreign powers – ex-minister (VIDEO)
Saif al-Islam was assassinated because he believed in a unified and sovereign country, Moussa Ibrahim has said
Warships and fighter jets: What is the 'massive' US armada on its way to Iran?
Tensions between Iran and the United States continued to ramp up as US President Donald Trump announced that a massive “armada” was heading toward the Persian Gulf. Led by the USS Abraham Lincoln, the presence of the fleet underscores increasingly bellicose relations between Washington and Tehran – and rising fears of a military confrontation.
Iran seeks to avert US military action with talks in Ankara
Turkey hosts urgent mediation as Trump’s threats mount and Tehran weighs painful compromises to avoid conflict
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