United States
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US to Release 172 Million Barrels of Oil
The United States is set to release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a move aimed at influencing global energy markets.
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Gulf Conflict Intensifies Amid Shifting Alliances and Escalating Tensions
The Gulf conflict, allegedly sparked by the US and Israel, sees Iran offering passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for expelling foreign envoys, while Hezbollah continues strikes and former US President Trump comments on the war’s status.
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Iran Does Not Plan New Negotiations With the United States
Iranian foreign minister says there are currently no plans for new negotiations with the United States, citing past difficult experiences .
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US Voices Concern Over Israel’s Large-Scale Strikes on Iran Oil
The US has raised concerns about the extensive nature of Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil infrastructure, revealing gaps in communication between the allies.
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Iran Reports US-Israeli Strikes on Oil Storage Facilities
Iran says US and Israeli strikes hit oil storage facilities, raising new fears over energy disruption and a broader regional escalation.
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Iran’s Larijani Claims US Soldiers Captured; US Denies
Iran’s Ali Ardashir Larijani claimed U.S. soldiers were taken prisoner, alleging Americans are misrepresenting captures as combat deaths. The U.S. military has vehemently denied these assertions.
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Colombian Drug Leader Jailed Over 17 Years in U.S. Cocaine Case
A prominent leader of a Colombian drug trafficking organization has been sentenced to over 17 years in a U.S. prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine.
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U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena Off Sri Lanka
A U.S. attack submarine sank the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka, marking a significant escalation in the conflict with Iran and the first U.S. submarine torpedo kill since World War II.
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German Chancellor Merz Meets Trump to Address Iran Tensions
During his third visit to Washington, Chancellor Merz met with President Trump to deliberate on the rising conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
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Shanghai Cooperation Organization Urges UN Action After Iran Strikes
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has urgently called on the United Nations and its Security Council to take immediate measures following military strikes on Iran. The China-led bloc expressed grave concern.
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Kim Jong Un Sees Iran Strikes as Nuclear Deterrent Proof
Pyongyang’s reaction to the recent Israel-U.S. strikes on Iran signals strategic caution. It reinforces Kim Jong Un’s belief that a nuclear arsenal is essential for regime survival.
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Netanyahu Declares Intensified Strikes in Heart of Tehran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced forces are striking deep inside Tehran, vowing intensified operations. This marks a significant escalation.



