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NATO leaders are expected to gather in Ankara, Turkey, for a summit on July 7‑8, 2026.
NATO leaders are expected to gather in Ankara, Turkey, for a summit on July 7‑8, 2026.
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Ali Khamenei was killed in a US air strike on the first day of the war (February 28).
Ali Khamenei was killed in a US air strike on the first day of the war (February 28).
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Negotiations between Iran and the United States have been paused until after multiday funeral ceremonies in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Pope Leo said "thanks be to God" regarding the interim US‑Iran peace deal.
US airstrikes hit Iran after tankers or ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
US airstrikes hit Iran after tankers or ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain.
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Satellite images show destruction caused by the US‑Israel war on Iran and display fifteen sites before and after the attacks, ranging from Iranian naval ports to US military bases across the Gulf.
Satellite images show destruction caused by the US‑Israel war on Iran and display fifteen sites before and after the attacks, ranging from Iranian naval ports to US military bases across the Gulf.
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Iranian strikes have damaged at least twenty United States military sites, as shown by satellite images.
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The force majeure may significantly hamper power supply from over 5,000 MW of RLNG‑based plants in Punjab and curtail transmission of power from Sindh to upcountry load centres, resulting in higher loadshedding in the days ahead.
Iran launched attacks on US military bases in Kuwait.
Iran launched attacks on US military bases in Kuwait.
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Iran launched attacks on US military bases in Jordan.
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Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed on the first day of the US‑Israeli war with Iran.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed on the first day of the US‑Israeli war with Iran.
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A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in October 2025.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in October 2025.
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The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil and natural‑gas supplies.
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil and natural‑gas supplies.
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Pope Leo said "thanks be to God" for the interim US‑Iran peace deal.
An illustration depicts the President of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain’s King, Kuwait’s Emir, Oman’s Sultan and Prime Minister, Qatar’s Emir, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, and the Iranian President over a map of the Gulf showing pre‑war ship locator markings of ships travelling via the Strait of Hormuz.
The US‑Israeli war on Iran killed an entire echelon of Iran’s political and military elite, starting with supreme leader Ali Khamenei, on the first day of the war.
The US‑Israeli war on Iran killed an entire echelon of Iran’s political and military elite, starting with supreme leader Ali Khamenei, on the first day of the war.
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Negotiations between Iran and the United States have been paused until after the funeral period for Ali Khamenei.
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US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US military launched a fresh series of strikes against Iran to degrade Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Bahrain in retaliation for U.S. strikes.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Bahrain in retaliation for U.S. strikes.
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Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. strikes.
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Israel Katz said any Iranian leader who attempts to advance plans to destroy Israel will be thwarted.
Iran launched missile and/or drone attacks on Bahrain.
Iran launched missile and/or drone attacks on Bahrain.
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Iran launched missile and/or drone attacks on Kuwait.
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Iran condemned the United States' airstrikes as a terrorist act and a gross violation, and said it was prepared to respond.
Iran condemned the United States' airstrikes as a terrorist act and a gross violation, and said it was prepared to respond.
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The United States carried out airstrikes on Iran after a tanker was attacked by an Iranian drone.
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Oil prices increased.
Oil prices increased.
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President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire between the United States and Iran to be over.
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The United States launched strikes on Iran after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States launched strikes on Iran after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. Central Command said the strikes were intended to impose heavy costs on Iran.
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Ali Khamenei, former Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed on the first day of the US‑Israeli war with Iran.
NATO leaders are gathering in Ankara for a summit on July 7‑8 (two days).
NATO leaders are gathering in Ankara for a summit on July 7‑8 (two days).
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The summit reflects a shift towards a European‑led defence coalition, reducing US dependency.
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Iran attacked U.S. military sites or bases in Bahrain.
Iran attacked U.S. military sites or bases in Bahrain.
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Iran attacked U.S. military sites or bases in Kuwait.
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The United States and Iran appear closer to a broader agreement, but disputes over sanctions relief remain.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain.
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Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait.
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A US‑brokered trilateral agreement/framework between Lebanon, Israel and the United States was signed or announced.
A US‑brokered trilateral agreement/framework between Lebanon, Israel and the United States was signed or announced.
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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the agreement, calling it null and void (and also a grave blunder, humiliation, disgrace, and a surrender of Lebanese sovereignty).
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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing.
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The meeting was linked to diplomatic efforts to end the war involving Iran.
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Iran said its attacks were retaliatory for United States strikes
Iran said its attacks were retaliatory for United States strikes
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Iran launched missile and/or drone attacks targeting Bahrain
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Iran could still reach the knockout stage for the first time in its history depending on other group results.
Iran could still reach the knockout stage for the first time in its history depending on other group results.
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Oil prices rose after United States strikes on Iran.
Oil prices rose after United States strikes on Iran.
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A tanker was struck near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Hamas announced it would dissolve its de facto government in the Gaza Strip and hand over governance to a technocratic body (the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza) set up under Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
Hamas announced it would dissolve its de facto government in the Gaza Strip and hand over governance to a technocratic body (the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza) set up under Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
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A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in October 2025.
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Iran has destroyed at least 24 U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones since the war began.
The cost of shipping a container of goods from Asia to the United States has doubled since the start of the Iran war.
The cost of shipping a container of goods from Asia to the United States has doubled since the start of the Iran war.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi traveled to Tehran, Iran.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi traveled to Tehran, Iran.
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During his visit, Naqvi delivered a letter described as a “special letter” from Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain.
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Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait.
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Iran condemned the U.S. attacks as a violation of the cease‑fire.
Iran condemned the U.S. attacks as a violation of the cease‑fire.
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Iran condemned US airstrikes on several monitoring and surveillance facilities on its southern coast.
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The United States launched strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States launched strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. Central Command said the strikes were intended to impose heavy costs on Iran.
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Israel Katz threatened Iranian leaders that sought to destroy Israel.
The cost of shipping a container of goods from Asia to the United States has doubled since the start of the Iran war.
The RLNG price for June is 15% higher than in May.
Trump’s plan for Gaza set a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in October 2025.
Trump’s plan for Gaza set a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in October 2025.
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NATO leaders will meet in Ankara, Turkey on 7‑8 July 2026.
NATO leaders will meet in Ankara, Turkey on 7‑8 July 2026.
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Mark Rutte is NATO Secretary General.
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Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the US‑brokered Lebanon‑Israel agreement would not pass and would not be implemented.
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the US‑brokered Lebanon‑Israel agreement would not pass and would not be implemented.
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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the US‑brokered Lebanon‑Israel agreement.
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The cost of shipping a container of goods from Asia to the United States has doubled since the start of the Iran war.
Ali Khamenei was killed during the first day/start of the US‑Israeli war on Iran.
Israeli forces damaged cultural and religious heritage sites across southern Lebanon.
Israeli forces damaged cultural and religious heritage sites across southern Lebanon.
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Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened Iranian leaders, saying any leader who attempts to advance plans to destroy Israel will be thwarted.
Hamas dissolved its de facto government in the Gaza Strip and is ready to hand over to Palestinian technocrats.
Hamas dissolved its de facto government in the Gaza Strip and is ready to hand over to Palestinian technocrats.
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Trump’s plan for Gaza includes a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that began in October 2025.
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The IDF warned that Hamas wants to fight it again to save Gaza.
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