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Houthis claim tanker attack as US steps up strikes on Iran

The Houthis said they attacked two Saudi tankers as the US launched its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while tensions rose over the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea shipping.

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US expected to unveil Saudi civilian nuclear deal

The US and Saudi Arabia are expected to announce a 30-year deal allowing the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme, with possible uranium enrichment on Saudi soil.

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US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens underground nuclear site

The US carried out strikes on Iran for an 11th night as Trump threatened an underground nuclear site and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalated.

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US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens heavy attack on nuclear site

The US continued strikes on Iran for an 11th night as Donald Trump warned of heavier attacks near Pickaxe Mountain, while regional tensions spread to the Red Sea and oil markets jumped.

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US war with Iran has cost $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says

Pete Hegseth said the US war with Iran has cost $37.5bn so far and warned training cuts unless Congress approves more funding.

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Israeli strike in Gaza City kills six from one family, medics say

At least 12 Palestinians, including six members of one family, were killed in three Israeli strikes in Gaza, medics said, as the UN condemned a recent intensification of attacks.

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Lebanese army begins deployment in south after Israeli pullback

Lebanon's army says troops have started deploying to a pilot zone in the south after an Israeli withdrawal under a US-brokered deal.

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Iran claims Hormuz ship attacks as US strikes intensify

Iran struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as US airstrikes continued for a tenth night, while Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi Arabia and Iran said it targeted US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.

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Two Palestinians killed in West Bank raid involving settlers and Israeli forces

Residents of Deir Jarir said settlers and Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in a late-night raid on Sunday, part of a wider surge in West Bank violence.

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US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump warns of retaliation

The US launched fresh strikes on Iran in its 10th consecutive night of attacks, after Trump threatened retaliation for the deaths of US soldiers. Iran and regional states reported missile and drone activity.

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Houthis declare maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis объявляют maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, citing a Saudi blockade. The move raises fresh concerns over Red Sea shipping and regional escalation.

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Trump says US strikes hit Iran in honour of slain American soldiers

Trump said US strikes on Iran hit the country very hard and were in honour of three US soldiers killed in Jordan and Iraq, as attacks and counterclaims escalated across the region.

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