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Vessel is attacked in Hormuz, Israeli strike kills 7 in Lebanon, and other news from the Middle East

Vessel is attacked in Hormuz, Israeli strike kills 7 in Lebanon, and other news from the Middle East

A vessel owned by Abu Dhabi's ADNOC was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Emirati state media
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Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, Lebanese state media say

Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, Lebanese state media say

An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon has killed seven people and wounded three
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Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on Iran

Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on Iran

By Jonathan Saul, Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali LONDON/PANAMA CITY, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Transit through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to grind to a near standstill on Friday after two more ships were attacked there and the United States said it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely.
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developments

Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developments

Clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen raged overnight
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Saudi Arabia bets on defensive alliances to deter slide into war

Saudi Arabia bets on defensive alliances to deter slide into war

(Corrects official title of analyst in paragraph 19) By Timour Azhari RIYADH, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Increasingly dragged into a war it did not choose, Saudi Arabia is building regional defensive alliances that it hopes will keep its enemies at bay and help it respond more robustly to attacks by Iran
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Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices

Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices

By Enas Alashray, Menna AlaaElDin and Humeyra Pamuk CAIRO/GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Iran called on the U.S. to accept defeat while President Donald Trump blasted Iran as "evil" and urged Americans to brace for continued high fuel prices. 
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UK, Italy among states considered to verify Hezbollah disarmament, sources say

UK, Italy among states considered to verify Hezbollah disarmament, sources say

By Alexander Cornwell and Maya Gebeily TEL AVIV/BEIRUT, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon have agreed on Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Indonesia as potential contributors to a proposed mechanism that could see foreign troops deployed to Lebanon to verify Hezbollah's disarmament, people
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Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

By Parisa Hafezi and Elwely Elwelly DUBAI, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States remain at loggerheads over efforts to agree a permanent end to the war in the Gulf, according to a senior Iranian source who said there had been no progress in talks to revive the interim deal agreed in June and
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US must return to interim deal, no ceasefire extension talks, senior Iranian source says

US must return to interim deal, no ceasefire extension talks, senior Iranian source says

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Aug 12 (Reuters) - There have been no talks on extending a ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. under an interim deal, with Iran saying that Washington must return to the pact and define a timeframe to implement its commitments, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on
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India's Strategic Role in Middle East Geopolitics Expands

India's Strategic Role in Middle East Geopolitics Expands

India is emerging as a key player in the Middle East's geopolitical landscape, linking the United States, Israel, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. This development is driven by economic corridors, technological partnerships, and strategic connectivity. The India-Israel-United Arab Emirates-United States grouping (I2U2) and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) reflect a shift towards economic integration and regional security. India's diplomatic flexibility allows it to maintain strong ties with multiple regional powers, enhancing its strategic position.
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U.S. Stocks Decline Amid Volatile Oil Prices and Inflation Concerns

U.S. Stocks Decline Amid Volatile Oil Prices and Inflation Concerns

U.S. Stocks Decline Amid Volatile Oil Prices and Inflation Concerns