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Strait of Hormuz

Trump declines to back Saudi Arabia as US officials reportedly meet Iran-backed Houthis in Oman

Middle East

Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of 'red line'

Middle East

Rivals cry foul as French oil giant TotalEnergies keeps gas prices capped below national average

France

Saudi crown prince seeks neighbours' backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

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The Debate

First Hormuz, now the Red Sea? Oil spikes as Saudis sucked into Yemen spiral

Middle East

Saudi Arabia vows to hit back ‘firmly’ after Houthi attacks

As it happened
Middle East

'Axis of Iranian centrality' remains "one of more destabilising forces in the region", expert says

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Down to Earth

Countries turn to coal to avoid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz

Houthis and Saudi Arabia renew fighting, Iran denies any interference

Middle East

Trump says 'open' to holding talks with Iran

As it happened
Middle East

Iranian cargo vessel struck near Qeshm Island as Oman delays Tehran-Gulf talks

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Spotlight

Sucker Punch: How the Houthis shocked the Gulf

Middle East

Houthis say hit Saudi base amid renewed fighting with Yemeni forces

As it happened
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Iran got Chinese satellite images before deadly strike on US troops, report reveals

As it happened
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Houthis seize entire Red Sea coast of Yemen

As it happened
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping

Middle East

Houthis close in on Bab el-Mandeb as Brent barrel price soars to over $106

As it happened
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Iran and US strike tankers in biggest shipping attack since war began

Middle East

Houthi offensive on Bab al-Mandeb may bring 'tremendous leverage', analyst explains

Middle East

Iran strikes ships, expands no-go zone outside Hormuz strait

Middle East

Israel gives UK 30 days to close consulate in Jerusalem

As it happened
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Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi oil facilities and wound more than 70

Middle East

Several killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

As it happened
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US military says it struck 3 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks

Middle East

Trump says Iran war is 'small potatoes', Israel strikes southern Lebanon

As it happened
Middle East

Has Iran modified its rocket systems to fire mines into the Strait of Hormuz?

Analysis
Middle East

Iran hits US targets in Mideast, wedding strikes being probed, Vance says

Middle East

Toppling Iran’s Islamic regime ‘within reach’, Netanyahu says

As it happened
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Iran, US trade threats as Tehran blames Washington for wedding strike

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Truth or Fake

US-Iran war: Old videos falsely claim to show new attacks on American bases

Middle East

Trump says prepared to resume strikes on Iran at 'any time'

As it happened
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G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent

Americas

US and Iran trade fire as hostilities flare again

Middle East

US military striking targets in Iran after attempted attacks on shipping

As it happened
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Strait of Hormuz accessibility at the centre of US-Iran war flare-up

Middle East

Iran says continuing war ‘not in our interest’ after fighting flares

As it happened
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US forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak island in Strait of Hormuz

Middle East

Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade squeezes Iran oil exports

Middle East

Navigation, jurisdiction, costs: Iran, Oman attempt to hammer out Hormuz deal

Middle East

Trump says he believes Iran’s leader is still alive but 'seriously wounded'

As it happened
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US economic D-Day sanctions: 'Repeated bombing attacks across Iran failed to change the calculus'

Middle East

Trump says Strait of Hormuz demined, warns of ‘zero tolerance’ for new mines

As it happened
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US unveils expanded sanctions aimed at Iran's 'economic asphyxiation'

Middle East

Israel calls Erdogan an ‘anti-Semitic dictator’ after Turkey issues Netanyahu arrest warrant

As it happened
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Trump says no Iran talks planned as UAE suspends trade with Tehran

Middle East

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' of Hormuz shipping deal

As it happened
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Israel wants 'more serious' talks with Lebanon after deadly strikes

As it happened
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US sailors report dire conditions as replacement carrier heads to Middle East

Middle East

Israeli minister calls for police to replace military in handling West Bank settlers

As it happened
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Iran calls out Trump's ‘lies’ about US control over the Strait of Hormuz

Middle East

Lebanon condemns Israel’s ‘systematic destruction’ in south as violation of international law

As it happened
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At least six killed in suspected Houthi attack on Egyptian ship in the Red Sea

Middle East

Iran-backed Houthis strike Red Sea port of Mocha, threatening shipping routes

Middle East

Iran's list of demands to reopen Hormuz: A capitulation document?

Iran's supreme leader appoints Guards general as military head

As it happened
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Tehran's seeks withdrawal of US forces from region

Middle East

Iran sets tough terms to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Iran, Oman near deal on Strait of Hormuz

Middle East

Many of Iran’s demands ‘already agreed to’ by the US in June MoU

Middle East

Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza plan as Trump board head calls it 'only way forward'

As it happened
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Turkey says defence pact with Pakistan, S. Arabia 'not in contradiction' with NATO commitments

As it happened
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Israel refuses to withdraw from more south Lebanon areas at talks

As it happened
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Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in final stage as Trump signals breakthrough

Middle East

US says Iran Hormuz deal could come 'today or tomorrow' as oil prices plunge

Middle East

US hopeful Hormuz strait deal with Iran will be done 'very shortly'

As it happened
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Trump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'

Middle East

Trump says new talks are Iran's 'last chance' to make deal before 'decapitation'

Middle East

Trump says Iran talks 'going on right now' after slamming 'duplicitous' leadership

As it happened
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The week in pictures: European wildfires, a woolly mammoth and a migrant influx at Spain's Ceuta

In pictures
Europe

Trump holds off on striking Iran, calls for 'rapid' deal to end the conflict

As it happened
Middle East

US embassies urge citizens to 'consider departing' region

As it happened
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Pakistan says US-Iran talks still alive despite fresh wave of US strikes

Middle East