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Is Trump signalling a return to war with Iran after the midterms?
US media reports suggest he may be weighing strikes before the vote, but the president has ruled that out.
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Strait of Hormuz tensions linger as Iran and US move further from a deal
There are fears of renewed fighting between the US and Iran, after President Trump rejected a deal.
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What’s in Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
Tehran’s offer comes as high fuel prices put pressure on Trump ahead of the US midterm elections.
UAE bars Iranian airlines as US sanctions squeeze Iran’s aviation sector
UAE joins Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan in restricting access to Iranian airlines.
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Deadly attack on Indian cargo ship off coast of Oman
A crew member was killed in an attack on an Indian cargo vessel off the coast of Oman.
Published On 24 Sep 2026
US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz
Tehran ties diplomatic progress to lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets during New York negotiations.
Iran cancels Baghdad, Muscat flights as US aviation sanctions take effect
Iran official says Baghdad and Muscat airports will not accept Iranian flights from midnight on Wednesday.
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Trump-GCC Summit in New York: What does each side want?
Trump will meet with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on the sidelines of UNGA.
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Qatar PM urges Gulf security framework with Iran
Qatar’s PM says, the Gulf won’t be the same unless there’s a framework ensuring no one is a threat to each other.
Published On 20 Sep 2026
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Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 attacks in 24 hours
The war in Yemen intensifies with mounting clashes and reciprocal attacks between Saudi forces and the Houthis.
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