Iran, Israel and Middle East
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Iran followed through on its warning that it would strike Persian Gulf states if attacked, upsetting their image of safety in a tough region.
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced airspace closures as a “precautionary measure”. The "exceptional precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of flights and aircrews, and safeguarding the UAE’s territory," it said.
Israel conflict escalates, vital maritime chokepoints from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait face serious disruption, threatening 20% of global oil supply and global trade routes. Here’s what’s at stake for energy,
Roughly 575 Iowa soldiers deployed in the Unites States' counterterrorism mission, 'Operation Inherent Resolve,' are returning to the Hawkeye state.
Formula One has said it is “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East ahead of upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Missile strikes continue to rock the region after United States and Israeli forces attacked Iran with several countries closing their airspace.
Iran’s missile strikes on Saudi Arabia escalate the Middle East conflict. Does Pakistan’s 2025 defence pact with Riyadh compel it to intervene?
Repositioning U.S. military forces to the Middle East before U.S. and Israeli strikes began on Saturday is estimated to have cost taxpayers about $630 million, according to Elaine McCusker, a top budg