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Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge

Governments are working on plans to unblock vital oil chokepoint the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

First Thing: US attacks Iran’s mine-laying boats in strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over oil

Iran’s IRGC has said it will not allow even ‘one litre’ to leave the region if US-Israeli attacks continue. Plus, how gen Z women are conquering country music

The Guardian - UK

Mojtaba Khamenei was hurt in strike that killed his father, Iran’s Cyprus ambassador confirms

Alireza Salarian says Iran’s new supreme leader was lucky to survive strike that killed six of his family members

The Guardian - UK

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Global Oil Supply at Risk As US Navy Refuses to Escort Commercial Tankers Through Hormuz in Fear of Iranian Attacks

The US Navy has declined daily shipping requests for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of Iranian attacks as too high amid the ongoing conflict.

International Business Times UK

Missiles, Airstrikes And Ship Attacks Mark Dangerous New Phase Of US–Iran War

Iranian forces launched a wave of missiles targeting major Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa as the conflict entered its 12th day. The strikes marked a significant escalation in Iran's response to ongoing U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iranian infrastructure and military facilities.

International Business Times

Tracing the US military's learning curve on fighting Iran's drones: What to know

The Iran war is testing America's ability to combat swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they can be

The Independent UK

The US-Israeli strategy failed to defeat Iran quickly – now they are moving to plan B

It’s called the Dahiya doctrine – and the IDF and US air force are using it to destroy domestic support in Iran, says emeritus professor of peace studies Paul Roger

The Guardian - UK

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IEA orders largest ever release of stockpiled oil to reduce crude price

Members agree unanimously to release about 400m barrels amid market volatility caused by Iran war

The Guardian - UK

US Issues Travel Warning: Taliban Detentions and Kidnappings Threaten Americans in Afghanistan

The US designates Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, potentially risking travel bans for Americans. Learn about the implications for Afghan-Americans and the background of this decision.

International Business Times UK

What is London’s al-Quds Day march and why has the event been banned?

Annual demonstration in support of Palestinian rights especially sensitive in light of US-Israel war on Iran

The Guardian - UK

'Global order & security will be at risk if ...': Iran's message to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Iranian President Pezeshkian urged global investigation into airstrikes that triggered regional conflict, warning of further security risks. He assured Pakistan's PM that Iran has no intention of attacking neighbors or engaging in broader confrontation. The escalating hostilities have impacted energy markets and shipping routes, with significant civilian casualties reported.

The Times of India

Iranian exile factions vie for US leaders’ blessing to lead Iran

Maga world figures throw weight behind Maryam Rajavi, MEK’s leader, and Reza Pahlavi, the son of last Shah of Iran

The Guardian - US

British ships in Gulf 'legitimate targets', warns Iran as three vessels hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Tehran’s warning comes as Donald Trump says the US ‘not finished yet’ in its war on Iran

Evening Standard

Where is Iran’s Supreme Leader? Officials drop hint on Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition amid intense US-Israel strikes

Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is “safe and sound” despite reports that he was injured during the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, said the son of Iran’s president. The update comes as questions continue to swirl about the cleric’s whereabouts after days without a public…

The Times of India

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The Guardian - UK

Iran’s regional proxies hold back from all-out war with US and Israel

Observers wait to see if Yemen-based Houthis will reopen hostilities as US warships approach Red Sea chokepoint

The Independent UK

Rasputin: Untangling the man from the wild and complicated myth

REVIEW: Was he a demonic master manipulator who seduced half the Russian aristocracy or a misunderstood mystic? Guy Walters picks up Antony Beevor’s new biography and discovers a powerful new reading of one of the most charismatic figures in history

The Times of India

‘Our hearts were shaking’: Tehran residents recall night of heaviest bombing since Iran war began

Residents in Tehran have described one of the most intense nights of bombing since the start of the war between Iran, the United States and Israel, recalling how explosions shook buildings and lit up the night sky as waves of strikes hit the capital.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iran fires at Gulf states as Australia grants asylum to women on Iranian soccer team

Iran fires missiles and drones across the Gulf including oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and a ship off the coast of the Emirates

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The Guardian - UK

Three merchant ships struck as tensions rise in Hormuz strait amid Iran war

Crew of Thai-registered bulk carrier forced to flee fire, as US says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels

The Times of India

Ali Khamenei opposed his son’s succession, but IRGC stepped in; how Mojtaba became supreme leader

Iran’s military establishment appears to have played a decisive role in elevating the country’s new supreme leader, even though his own father reportedly opposed the idea of him inheriting the post.

The Times of India

Watch: US destroys multiple Iranian minelayers in Strait of Hormuz

US forces have destroyed multiple Iranian vessels suspected of laying naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. President Trump issued a stern warning to Tehran, demanding immediate removal of any deployed mines or facing unprecedented military consequences. This action follows intelligence reports suggesting Iran's…

The Guardian - AU

US orders petroleum reserve release in bid to calm markets – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy accuses Hungary of ‘banditry’ over seized gold and cash

Hungary PM Viktor Orbán orders cash and gold shipment be held for up to 60 days. Moscow and Kyiv both claim battlefield gains. What we know on day 1,477

Evening Standard

Cooper speaks to Rubio as US threatens ‘most intense day’ of Iran war

The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon is currently en route to the eastern Mediterranean.

The Times of India

Middle East war enters day 12 as US, Israel unleash 'heaviest strikes' on Iran as Tehran rules out ceasefire

The war between the US, Israel, and Iran intensified on its 12th day with heavy strikes on Iranian targets and regional expansion. Iran vowed to continue fighting, rejecting ceasefire calls, while Israel aims to weaken its leadership. Fighting spread to Lebanon and Iraq, with significant casualties reported.

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