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US Strikes Iranian Forces in Hormuz, Iran Retaliates
US forces strike Iranian mine-laying units on Larak Island, triggering Iranian missile attacks on US bases in Jordan.
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Economy
Belgian Energy Prices Surge for 60% of Households in August
Energy prices for August rise significantly for 60% of Belgian households as Middle East tensions drive up gas costs, adding pressure on families.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Trump Says Iran Not Ready for Deal Amid Major US Strikes
Trump says Iran is not ready for a nuclear deal as US military strikes severely weaken Iran's navy and air force, with Netanyahu set to visit Washington.
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InternationalEconomy
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Tankers Open New Maritime Front
Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, opening a new front that threatens global oil supplies and energy markets.
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Economy
Energy Prices Surge: Oil Above $97, Gas at Peak, Gasoline €2
Oil surges past $97, gas returns to peak levels, and Belgian gasoline approaches €2 per liter as Middle East conflict drives energy costs higher.
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InternationalMilitary
US and Iran Trade Strikes for Ninth Night as War Escalates
US strikes Iran for ninth night as Tehran retaliates across the Gulf. Three American troops killed; oil tops $90 as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens.
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War & ConflictInternational
US Launches New Airstrikes on Iran; Tehran Warns Retaliation
US launches new airstrikes against Iran after two American service members killed in Jordan. Tehran warns of retaliation as conflict escalates.
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International Conflict & PoliticsMiddle East
US and Iran Exchange Strikes in Major Middle East Escalation
US and Iran exchanged strikes on critical infrastructure as Iran suspended its commitments under the Islamabad MoU peace deal.
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International ConflictEconomy
US and Iran Trade Strikes for Sixth Day as Diplomacy Hangs
US and Iran escalate attacks for a sixth day, striking near Tehran and in the Strait of Hormuz, as hostage release hints at possible diplomacy.
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MilitaryPolitics
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes in New Hormuz Phase
U.S. and Iran trade strikes as the conflict enters a new phase focused on the Strait of Hormuz. Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest.
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International Conflict & Middle EastPolitics
Israel Expands Gaza Control to 70% Despite Ceasefire
Nine months into the US-brokered ceasefire, Israel now controls nearly 70% of Gaza through shifting lines and restricted zones.
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Energy & EconomyPolitics
Middle East Escalation Drives Oil Prices Sharply Higher
Oil prices surged over 5% on July 8 as Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'over' and launched new airstrikes, raising fears of supply disruptions.
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MilitaryInternational Conflict
U.S. and Iran Sink Into Violent Cycle as Ceasefire Collapses
The US-Iran ceasefire collapses as renewed strikes send oil prices soaring. Jeb Bush warns of 300 Iranian drones in Cuba as war accelerates energy shift.
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Middle East Conflict
Gaza Aid Worker Killed by Israeli Strike en Route to Match
Mohammed al-Waheidi, a Palestinian aid worker who organized World Cup screenings in Gaza, was killed by an Israeli drone strike along with three others.
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InternationalMilitary
Iran-US Ceasefire Shatters in Strikes on Bahrain and Hormuz
US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain shatter the fragile June 18 ceasefire, threatening a wider regional war.
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InternationalPolitics
Iran Declares Full Closure of Strait of Hormuz
Iran announces complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels after US strikes, threatening global oil supplies and escalating the 2026 Iran War.
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International ConflictPolitics
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Day After Iran De-escalation
Israel struck Tyre and southern Lebanon, killing 29, a day after Israel and Iran de-escalated. The Hezbollah campaign complicates U.S.-Iran peace talks.
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International ConflictPolitics
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Israel, Breaking Ceasefire
Iran's IRGC launched ballistic missiles at Israel on June 7, the first such attack since the April ceasefire. Israel retaliated as Trump urged restraint.
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Middle East ConflictEconomy
Iran War Reshapes Economy as Conflict Spreads to Beirut
Oil spikes, US consumers cut spending, Israel bombs Beirut, and Trump claims a nuclear pledge as the Iran war enters its fourth month with no end in sight.
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Middle EastPolitics
US Retaliates With Airstrikes After Iran Strikes on Allies
US launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian military sites after Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel, Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating the 2026 war.
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Middle East Conflict & EconomyPolitics
Israel Strikes Beirut, Iran Fires Missiles in Escalation
Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh trigger Iranian missile attack on Israel, shattering the fragile April ceasefire and threatening US peace efforts.
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Middle East ConflictSecurity
Arab Israeli Gunman Kills One in Central Israel Attack
An Arab Israeli gunman killed an IDF reservist and wounded five others in a multi-site shooting attack across central Israel.
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International ConflictPolitics
Iran's IRGC Strikes US Ships and Bases in Major Escalation
Iran's IRGC claims strikes on US and Israeli vessels and military bases after US attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of broader conflict.
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International ConflictPolitics
U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Escalating Middle East Tensions
The U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes on May 28, threatening a fragile ceasefire and diplomatic talks. Oil prices surged as markets reacted.
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