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Saudi defence chief labels Iraq a valued neighbour following military strikes
Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Khalid bin Salman held talks with an Iraqi military official, reaffirming regional ties despite recent deadly US-Saudi strikes on Iraqi soil.
Prime Minister Burnham cautioned that regional conflict may dampen UK economic expansion
New economic projections suggest that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could significantly restrict UK growth and spike inflation by 2027.
Lebanon Ends Capital Punishment, Becoming First Arab Nation to Do So
Lebanon has officially voted to abolish the death penalty, becoming the first Arab nation to replace capital punishment with life imprisonment and hard labor.
Donald Trump Insists Iran Compensate Victims of Middle East Conflict
Donald Trump is demanding Iran pay reparations for casualties and damage linked to regional conflicts, countering Tehran's own compensation claims against the US and Israel.
Former IRGC leader Mohsen Rezaee named to key Iranian security post
Iran has appointed former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee to lead the Supreme National Security Council, while President Pezeshkian reaffirmed the nation's regional diplomatic stability.
Tehran Outlines Terms for Restoring Access to Strait of Hormuz
Iran has set strict conditions for reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, including reparations and the lifting of international sanctions, as regional tensions remain high following repeated attacks on commercial tankers.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Form Tripartite Defence Alliance
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have entered into a collective defence agreement in Mecca, vowing mutual protection against external aggression amid rising regional tensions.
Iran Warned of Regional Energy Blackouts if US Targeted its Infrastructure
Iran warned Gulf neighbours of systematic power and water facility failures if the US initiated strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure.
Mass burial held in Gaza for 112 individuals lost in 2023 Israeli airstrike
Gaza City held a massive funeral for 112 victims, mostly women and children, whose remains were recovered from rubble months after an Israeli strike.
Middle East oil shipping risks hit record high as danger spreads to Red Sea
Middle East oil transport faces its highest danger level since the Iran conflict began as attacks expand from the Strait of Hormuz to Red Sea shipping lanes.