Tag: Middle East
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Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has concluded a Gulf tour spanning Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, engaging regional leaders amid heightened Middle East tensions and energy security concerns. In Doha, Meloni met Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, thanking Qatar for assisting Italian citizens during early stages of the regional conflict.…
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United States President Donald Trump has issued a renewed ultimatum to Iran, warning it has 48 hours to “make a deal or open up the Strait of Hormuz.” In a post on Truth Social, United States President Donald Trump wrote: “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE…
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Professor Joseph Liow, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Chairman of the Middle East Institute at the National University of Singapore, says the Iranian regime has “discovered that it has significant leverage” through its ability to influence energy flows in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to tut0ugh, Liow noted that…
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Iran has warned of intensified military action against the United States and Israel, following remarks by US President Donald Trump signalling potential escalation if negotiations fail. Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters, said Tehran “in continuation of the heavyblows you have received so far, expect even stronger, await our more crushing, broader…
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US President Donald Trump delivered a national address on Wednesday (1 April), detailing the progress of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. He highlighted the recent successes of US forces, noting that Iran’s navy and air force have been largely neutralised, missile capabilities degraded, and key military infrastructure destroyed. Trump emphasised that the United States remains…
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said the Israeli government bears primary responsibility for the ongoing US/Israel–Iran war, describing it as an “unlawful war” with widening regional and economic consequences. “The Israeli government bears primary responsibility for this unlawful war, which has not only turned our region into a zone of conflict but has also…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the nation on the ongoing Middle East conflict, emphasising that Britain will not become directly involved. He highlighted the importance of de-escalation and ensuring the safe passage of energy through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it “such a vital route for energy.” Speaking at a press conference on 1…
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US President Donald Trump said the United States was nearing an end to its military engagement with Iran, asserting that the US was “finishing the job” after what he characterised as a successful regime change that halted nuclear development, and signalling that responsibility for security in the Strait of Hormuz would shift to other countries.…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at Downing Street on Tuesday (31 March), signalling a potential shift in UK–Syria diplomatic engagement. Both leaders described the meeting as a significant moment for bilateral relations. Discussions focused on regional stability amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, with emphasis on avoiding escalation and restoring…
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At a United Nations Security Council briefing on the Middle East, Tom Fletcher, a senior UN humanitarian official, outlined worsening conditions in Lebanon following recent regional escalation. He reported rising civilian casualties, widespread displacement, and mounting pressure on essential infrastructure, as hostilities continue across southern Lebanon, Beirut’s southern suburbs, and the Bekaa Valley. Cross-border fire…
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