Middle East tensions
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Middle East Transit Chokepoints Under Fire as Crude Surges Past $100
Global crude prices surged past $100 a barrel following a drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and escalating maritime tensions in Yemen.
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Ethereum Trades Sideways in $1,850–$1,930 Range as Market Weighs ETF Inflows Against Middle East Tensions
Ethereum consolidates between $1,850 and $1,930 as steady spot ETF inflows clash with rising US-Iran geopolitical tensions and inflation fears.
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Saudi Arabia Grants US Forces Expanded Access Amid Tensions
Saudi Arabia has granted U.S. forces expanded access to King Fahd Air Base in Taif, as thousands of American Marines and sailors deploy to the region amid rising tensions.
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Iran claims downing of US MQ-9 drone near Bandar Abbas
Iran’s air defense systems reportedly intercepted multiple aerial threats, including a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Bandar Abbas. This incident is part of a broader escalation in regional tensions.
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Drones crash near Dubai airport, sparking regional tensions
Four people were injured when two drones crashed near Dubai International Airport, an incident that underscores escalating regional tensions following recent strikes.
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Trump’s Threat Against Iran Over the Hormuz Strait
The exchange between Trump and Iranian officials over the Hormuz Strait, noting threats a countermeasures, and the importance of oil flow through the waterway.
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Ireland Faces Surging Fuel Prices, Government Responds
Commission (CCPC) review of the fuel retail market for greater transparency, and introducing temporary support measures for transport and logistics firms if market.
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Zvartnots Airport Adjusts Flight Schedules Amid Middle East
Due to security concerns stemming from Middle East tensions, Zvartnots Airport has modified flight schedules, canceling several routes.
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Oman Hosts US-Iran Indirect Talks Amid Nuclear Demands, Regional Buildup
Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded initial rounds in Oman on February 6, 2026, as both nations navigate heightened tensions and differing objectives regarding Iran’s nuclear program and regional security.
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U.S. Bombs Iran: Trump Declares Nuclear Sites ‘Completely Obliterated’
In a dramatic escalation, President Trump announces U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, declaring them ‘completely and totally obliterated’ while Iran retaliates with missile attacks on Israel.
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Escalating Tensions: Israel-Iran Fighting Explained
As Israel and Iran exchange attacks, protests erupt, and global leaders weigh responses, tensions in the region intensify.
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Trump Sets Two-Week Deadline on U.S. Role in Israel-Iran Conflict
President Trump to decide within two weeks whether the U.S. will intervene in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, as diplomatic talks continue.
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Trump’s Ambiguity on U.S. Role in Israel-Iran Conflict Sparks Global Tensions
As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, President Trump’s uncertain stance on U.S. involvement raises fears of a broader regional war. Will America join the strikes?
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US Personnel Withdrawn from Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
The US has initiated partial personnel evacuations from the Middle East, citing heightened security risks amid stalled nuclear talks with Iran.
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Missile from Yemen Halts Flights in Israel Before Key Gaza Vote
A missile launched by Yemeni rebels briefly halted flights at Israel’s main airport hours before a critical vote on expanding Gaza operations.