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US-Iran fighting escalates as Tehran retaliates with missile, drone strikes

The US military carried out its second round of attacks in three days, which US Central Command said targeted radar systems and mine-laying capabilities along Iran's southern coast

US-Iran fighting escalates as Tehran retaliates with missile, drone strikes

The US military carried out its second round of attacks in three days, which US Central Command said targeted radar systems and mine-laying capabilities along Iran's southern coast

Venezuela oil output to more than double in next few years: US energy chief

Venezuelan oil production peaked ​above 3 million barrels per day in the late ​1990s but plummeted after that on a lack of investment, mismanagement and US sanctions

Russia secretly helping Iran develop advanced supersonic cruise missiles

The programme aims to help Iran develop a ramjet propulsion system that could enable cruise missiles to travel at several times the speed of sound

Oil prices climb as US-Iran strikes fuel fresh supply disruption fears

Brent crude futures rose 87 cents, or 0.92%, ‌to $95.52 a barrel by 0008 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 80 cents, or 0.89%, to $91.02

Asian markets tumble as US-Iran fighting lifts oil and bond yields

Brent crude futures extended gains into a second day as trading resumed in Asia, rising 0.7 per cent to $95.34 a barrel after the US launched a barrage of airstrikes on Iran

US CENTCOM completes 'wave of strikes' against Iranian military targets

Sharing the details in a post on X, CENTCOM said, "U.S. forces struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets including air defence sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities

US launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz

"Today at 12 p.m. ET (1600 ​GMT), US forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran," US Central Command posted on X.

US launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz

"Today at 12 p.m. ET (1600 ​GMT), US forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran," US Central Command posted on X.

Scott Bessent says US likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this week

Bessent said it could be entities, airline leasing companies. He added, "It could be anyone who does business with the IRGC. We are tracking down the IRGC's assets"

Scott Bessent says US likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this week

Bessent said it could be entities, airline leasing companies. He added, "It could be anyone who does business with the IRGC. We are tracking down the IRGC's assets"

Iran says it has enough foreign currency reserves despite US sanctions

"I am telling the President ​of the United States: Iran has (foreign) currency and it has enough," Central Bank ​Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said

Iran says it has enough foreign currency reserves despite US sanctions

"I am telling the President ​of the United States: Iran has (foreign) currency and it has enough," Central Bank ​Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said

Iran's president says Iran would return to ceasefire agreement if US does

Iran's president said Tuesday that his country is ready to return to the ceasefire deal reached with the United States in June if Washington does the same, in conciliatory remarks following the first exchange of fire between the two countries in a month. Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East. Iran's president says his country would return to ceasefire agreement if US does as well ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speaking on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that "if the US returns to its commitments in the memorandum of understanding, the Islamic Republic of Iran will immediately reciprocate," Iranian state media reported. The June memorandum of understanding provided for an immediate ceasefire and started a 60-day period for negotiations aimed at reaching a wider peace deal. Iran agreed to cle

Iran's president says Iran would return to ceasefire agreement if US does

Iran's president said Tuesday that his country is ready to return to the ceasefire deal reached with the United States in June if Washington does the same, in conciliatory remarks following the first exchange of fire between the two countries in a month. Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East. Iran's president says his country would return to ceasefire agreement if US does as well ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speaking on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that "if the US returns to its commitments in the memorandum of understanding, the Islamic Republic of Iran will immediately reciprocate," Iranian state media reported. The June memorandum of understanding provided for an immediate ceasefire and started a 60-day period for negotiations aimed at reaching a wider peace deal. Iran agreed to cle

Oil prices rise as US-Iran fighting renews fears of supply disruptions

Brent crude rose 0.6% to $91.05 a barrel as renewed US-Iran fighting raised concerns over supply from the Middle East, the world's key oil-producing region

Oil prices rise as US-Iran fighting renews fears of supply disruptions

Brent crude rose 0.6% to $91.05 a barrel as renewed US-Iran fighting raised concerns over supply from the Middle East, the world's key oil-producing region

PM Modi meets Iranian President Pezeshkian on sidelines of SCO summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek

UAE intercepts Iranian drone over territorial waters after US strikes

The United Arab Emirates' air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters Monday, the Defense Ministry said, an attack that comes after the US and Iran exchanged fire on the weekend, the first significant military action in a month. In a short statement, the Defence Ministry said it "dealt with" an Iranian drone that was detected over its waters approaching from Iran. There were no immediate claims of responsibility from Tehran nor any reports of damage. The UAE Defence Ministry later issued a second statement denying the Al Menhad Air Base in Dubai had been targeted by Iranian missiles, as had been reported by Iranian media outlets. The incident came after US forces on Sunday struck Iranian rocket launchers on an Iranian island, breaking a lull in fighting in the war that has lasted more than six months. Iran responded by launching missiles at US sites in Jordan, which were intercepted. Early Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry said that Iran would "not hesitate to

UAE intercepts Iranian drone over territorial waters after US strikes

The United Arab Emirates' air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters Monday, the Defense Ministry said, an attack that comes after the US and Iran exchanged fire on the weekend, the first significant military action in a month. In a short statement, the Defence Ministry said it "dealt with" an Iranian drone that was detected over its waters approaching from Iran. There were no immediate claims of responsibility from Tehran nor any reports of damage. The UAE Defence Ministry later issued a second statement denying the Al Menhad Air Base in Dubai had been targeted by Iranian missiles, as had been reported by Iranian media outlets. The incident came after US forces on Sunday struck Iranian rocket launchers on an Iranian island, breaking a lull in fighting in the war that has lasted more than six months. Iran responded by launching missiles at US sites in Jordan, which were intercepted. Early Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry said that Iran would "not hesitate to