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War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Kuwait's main port hit - Kuwait's main commercial port was damaged in a drone attack at dawn. The Shuwaikh port was targeted "by enemy drones, preliminary reports revealed material damage but no human casualties", the

Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war

Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war

Since the start of the Middle East conflict, Iran has witnessed massive cryptocurrency flows. Experts say they are being used to circumvent sanctions placed on Iran's Revolutionary Guards as well as a financial safe haven by civilians hit by soaring inflation. AFP examines how exactly digital currencies are

Iran may believe it has the upper hand as Trump seeks talks

Iran may believe it has the upper hand as Trump seeks talks

Iran's decision to rebuff a 15-point peace proposal from US President Donald Trump and outline its own conditions for a ceasefire reflects growing confidence in its negotiating position after nearly four weeks of war, analysts say. Despite US-Israeli airstrikes that have killed its top leaders and

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Gulf involvement - Gulf countries said that they wanted to be involved in any talks between the United States and Iran. "We emphasize the necessity of involving the GCC countries in any talks or agreements to resolve this crisis, in

Iran says 'no negotiations' as US warns to accept 15-point deal

Iran says 'no negotiations' as US warns to accept 15-point deal

US President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran does not accept a deal to end the nearly four-week Middle East war, the White House warned Wednesday, but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate. The ramped-up rhetoric dashed hopes of

Iran Hormuz 'toll booth': legally risky route for shippers

Here are the latest facts about Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade waterway virtually closed off by its forces in the Middle East war. A fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passed through the strait in peacetime -- before the

France urges Israel 'to refrain' from seizing south Lebanon zone

France urges Israel 'to refrain' from seizing south Lebanon zone

Israel should "refrain" from sending in forces to take control of a zone in south Lebanon, France's foreign minister told AFP on Tuesday, warning that such a move would have "major humanitarian consequences". "We urge the Israeli authorities to refrain from such ground