Following an Israeli attack on the South Pars natural gas field, Iran retaliated by striking Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world's largest liquefied gas reserve. This security incident at the Qatari gas complex has caused immediate global market nervousness, with European gas prices surging to a three-year high and Brent crude surpassing $110 per barrel.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a moratorium on attacks against oil and gas facilities in the Middle East, prompting a response from Iran criticizing France for not condemning Israeli-American attacks.
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Qatar has declared Iranian attaches 'persona non grata' after a missile strike caused significant damage to its Ras Laffan industrial city, an incident that has also contributed to rising oil prices. This follows Qatar's foreign ministry ordering two Iranian diplomats to leave the country after an attack on its massive natural gas facility.
China has condemned as 'unacceptable' the killing of Iranian leaders, including Larijani, further complicating the Middle East conflict following reported assassinations.
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A projectile struck near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, approximately 350 meters from the reactor, with the IAEA confirming no damage but stressing safety violations. Iran and Russia allege the strike was part of Israeli attacks, raising concerns about a radiological incident.
The Bank of Japan decided to maintain its current monetary policy, a decision likely influenced by the ongoing situation in Iran, which has led to rising oil prices and yen depreciation, necessitating careful assessment of economic impacts.
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck and destroyed an IRGC helicopter stationed at an airport in western Iran, following earlier strikes on Iranian military targets in the Caspian Sea.
Because of greater exposure to disruptions in the Middle East, such as high natural gas prices, businesses and consumers outside the U.S. are being hit harder by the war in Iran.
If the U.S. follows through on its threats to bomb the oil assets on Kharg Island, the war would likely escalate and oil prices would increase exponentially.
The Indian Congress party appears divided on the government's stance on the ongoing Iran war, with some leaders like Manish Tewari and Shashi Tharoor backing the centre's position, even as Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Modi-led government.
Joe Kent joined Tucker Carlson to discuss his decision to step down as director of the National Counterterrorism Center and his opposition to the war in Iran.
Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation has been in doubt since the conflict between the Islamic Republic and the United States began in late February.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering deploying thousands of American troops to the Middle East to reinforce operations, while Washington and Tehran exchange threats. This comes after Iran threatened to target US-linked oil and gas refineries in the Gulf in response to an attack on its South Pars gas field, further escalating the conflict.
Global oil and natural gas prices have surged significantly, with Brent crude reaching $114, following escalating attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East, including Iran's attacks on several Gulf facilities. This has led to fears of further price increases for electricity in Europe and concerns about global supply.
The Pentagon has requested the White House to approve a more than $200 billion request to Congress for emergency funds to cover the costs of the ongoing war against Iran. This comes as the conflict enters its third week, having already incurred significant expenses.
The United States' national debt has exceeded a record $39 trillion, a milestone reached just weeks after the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has also led the US central bank to hold interest rates due to inflation concerns despite presidential pressure to cut them.
The killing of Ali Larijani, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and a long-time influential mediator, is expected to complicate decision-making for Tehran and limit its options.
Nematollah Shahsavani and Alireza Farasati have been charged in the UK with spying for Iran, allegedly targeting Jewish communities in London over a five-week period.
Emirati billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor has explained why he deleted his social media post criticizing US President Donald Trump regarding Iran, after launching a tirade that garnered public attention. Al Habtoor, 77, had previously retracted his statements following the initial criticism.
Investigators in the U.S. are examining recent targeted attacks to determine if they are linked to the war in Iran, as concerns grow about overseas terrorists regrouping and potentially increasing danger within the United States.
The Italian government's 25-cent cut in fuel duties, approved by Premier Giorgia Meloni's cabinet to reduce prices amid the economic fallout of the Iran war, officially came into effect immediately on Thursday.
Concerns are rising that Iran's partially enriched uranium pile could fall into the wrong hands as the conflict in the region intensifies. The development adds a new dimension to the ongoing war.
China is reportedly weathering the oil shock from the ongoing Iran war better than other Asian economies, despite the region's overall vulnerability to energy import disruptions. Investment banks are highlighting Asia's reliance on energy imports as a top concern.
The FBI is investigating Joseph Kent, who resigned as a top counterterrorism official, over allegations of improperly sharing classified information, with reports linking the probe to his controversial statements about the Iran war and his resignation.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister has reiterated the kingdom's right to take military action against Iran, stating that Iranian pressure will politically backfire and any trust in relations has collapsed.
Iranian authorities have executed three men accused of killing police officers during anti-regime protests in January. The court found them guilty of acting on behalf of Israel and the USA.
Iran has attacked the world's largest liquified natural gas complex in Qatar, causing a major blaze, in retaliation after Israel hit an Iranian gas field. US President Donald Trump has threatened to 'completely blow up' the world's largest gas field if Qatar's facilities are attacked again, escalating fears of a global energy crisis.
President Trump stated that Israel was responsible for the attack on Iran's South Pars gas field, denying any involvement from the US and Qatar, but vowed to "massively" destroy the gas field if Tehran retaliated by hitting Qatar’s energy facilities.
International media outlets, including DW, were fooled by AI-generated images and videos related to the Iran war, highlighting the ease with which manipulated content can infiltrate global newsrooms and spread war propaganda. The article details how these fake media were spotted and what lessons were learned.
Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars.
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Iran escalated attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, targeting LNG facilities in Qatar and UAE, following the killing of national security chief Ali Larijani.
The recent attack on Qatar’s energy infrastructure in Ras Laffan is viewed as detrimental for India, as several Indian firms hold long-term gas supply contracts with Qatar, potentially impacting their commercial interests.
NPR's Leila Fadel recounts her recent trip to Iraq, detailing her observations and findings amidst the ongoing conflict with Iran that has impacted the region.
