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Middle East Tensions Escalate as Iran Attacks Gulf States and Threatens US Infrastructure

Iran has launched new attacks on Kuwait and the UAE while threatening cyberstrikes against American energy and water networks, drawing strong condemnation from regional allies. In response, Israel has warned of severe retaliation against Iranian non-military infrastructure, contributing to a fourth consecutive day of rising oil prices.

3 Sept, 06:02 — 3 Sept, 14:16
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NYTMostly Factual3h ago

Oil Jumps for Fourth Straight Day and Diesel Nears Record High

This week’s renewed strikes by the United States and Iran strain the flow of energy and diminish expectations the disruption will end soon.

By Rich Barbieri

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’

Air bases used by US in the UAE and Kuwait hit as the Israeli defence chief says Iran’s regime fears collapse due to economic pressures Iran has continued to demonstrate an ability to target bases in the Gulf used by the US despite six months of war and a new sanctions regime described by the Trump administration as an “economic D-day”. As Iran’s military targeted US bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, despite threats of further strikes by the US president, Israel’s defence chief wa...

By Peter Beaumont Senior international correspondent

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cyprus-mail4h ago

Israel threatens broad retaliation if Iran attacks Israel

Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Israel would strike Iran’s energy and civilian infrastructure if Iran were to attack Israel, the country’s latest threat to Tehran amid a sudden recent escalation of U.S.-Iran fighting. Fears of renewed escalation gripped the Middle East this week after the U.S. and Iran exchanged their biggest barrage […]

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual5h ago

Defense Minister Israel Katz says any Iranian attack would free IDF 'from any restrictions'

His comments came following a statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayhu on Wednesday that an attack by the Iranian regime would be "one of their last decisions."

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gulf-newsMixed2h ago

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack on Kuwait

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack on Kuwait

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khaleej-timesMixed3h ago

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack on Kuwait

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack on Kuwait

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express-tribuneMostly Factual9h ago

Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say

Hezbollah has said in public statements that it controls the hill and will confront any Israeli advances

By Reuters

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zerohedgeLow2h ago

Iran Unleashes Fresh Attack Waves On Kuwait, UAE As Trump Signals De-escalation Ahead Of Midterms

Iran Unleashes Fresh Attack Waves On Kuwait, UAE As Trump Signals De-escalation Ahead Of Midterms Iran's retaliatory attacks on US bases and the regional countries hosting them actually continued overnight into Thursday, despite CENTCOM having on Wednesday announced the cessation of the US bombing operation. This week's round of US attacks saw six Iranian navy personnel killed, Tasnim is reporting, with Iran's Health Ministry stating that 18 Iranians were killed and over 140 wou...

By Tyler Durden

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naharnetMixed4h ago

Report: Iran warns US against Israeli attack on Ali al-Taher

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press-tvLow7h ago

Iran Army says US bases in Kuwait, UAE hit, communication systems and hangars targeted - PressTV

Iran Army says US bases in Kuwait, UAE hit, communication systems and hangars targeted  PressTV

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express-tribune3 Sept, 06:02First to report

Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say

1h later
Reuters3 Sept, 07:17

Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say - Reuters

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press-tv3 Sept, 08:27

Iran Army says US bases in Kuwait, UAE hit, communication systems and hangars targeted - PressTV

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jerusalem-post3 Sept, 10:47

Defense Minister Israel Katz says any Iranian attack would free IDF 'from any restrictions'

1h later
naharnet3 Sept, 11:49

Report: Iran warns US against Israeli attack on Ali al-Taher

cyprus-mail3 Sept, 11:52

Israel threatens broad retaliation if Iran attacks Israel

naftemporiki3 Sept, 12:05

Κατς: Το Ισραήλ θα πλήξει ενεργειακές και άλλες μη στρατιωτικές υποδομές εάν το Ιράν επιτεθεί

NYT3 Sept, 12:14

Oil Jumps for Fourth Straight Day and Diesel Nears Record High

balkan-web3 Sept, 12:28

Katz kërcënon Iranin: Do të godasim infrastrukturën energjetike nëse sulmohet Izraeli!

khaleej-times3 Sept, 12:55

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack on Kuwait

delfi-lt3 Sept, 13:05

Katzas pagrasino grąžinti Iraną atgal į Akmens amžių

aktuality-sk3 Sept, 13:10

Izrael varuje Irán pred útokom. Minister obrany Kac hovorí o „návrate do doby kamennej“

gulf-news3 Sept, 13:14

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack on Kuwait

zerohedge3 Sept, 13:30

Iran Unleashes Fresh Attack Waves On Kuwait, UAE As Trump Signals De-escalation Ahead Of Midterms

The Guardian3 Sept, 14:16

Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’

digi243 Sept, 14:17Latest update

Iranul amenință cu atacuri cibernetice „critice” asupra rețelelor energetice și de alimentare cu apă din SUA