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Published on 10:23 GMT

Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Gavin ButlerBBC News Reporting fromSingapore ShareSave About 20% of global oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz There is considerable speculation that Iran might retaliate for the US's strikes on its nuclear facilities by closing the world…

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on 08:52 GMT

Irish citizens evacuated from Iran and Israel

ShareSave Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris said the evacuation from Israel was organised by Austrian authorities Three Irish citizens and their dependants have been evacuated from Iran, the Irish government has said. Tánaiste (deputy …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on 15:50 GMT

Mosques urge PM to lead Iran-Israel de-escalation

The prime minister has been urged by more than a dozen mosques and Islamic centres to lead efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, in the wake of US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Fifteen mosques and Islamic community organisations in …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on 06:25 GMT

Scotland's papers: 'World holding breath' after Iran strikes and bus jobs hope

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on 18:39 GMT

As Iran comes under attack, its Arab neighbors are largely AWOL

The regional view of Iranian influence already played out in miniature in Lebanon. Israel’s highly destructive dismantling of Iranian influence in Lebanon was quietly welcomed by those outside the group’s base of Shiite supporters even as Lebanese leaders …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on 09:06 GMT

Iran launches missiles at US military base in Qatar in retaliation for American bombing

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. U.S. officials reported no casualties. Qatar …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on 18:31 GMT

Iran Launches Attack On U.S. Base In Qatar (Live Updates)

1:30 p.m. EDTBahrain, a neighboring monarchy in the Persian Gulf and the host of the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, closed its airspace Monday, The Bahraini Interior Ministry warned citizens to stay off main roads after air raid sirens sounded, according to …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on 18:39 GMT

Iran's retaliatory strike on U.S. base in Qatar a 'symbolic attack,' reporter says

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Iran's retaliatory strike on U.S. base in Qatar a 'symbolic attack,' reporter says 01:52 UP NEXT Military Families at Middle East Bases Sent Home …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on 18:39 GMT

Why Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar is Iran's retaliatory target

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. No U.S. casualties reported in Iranian strike on base in Qatar 04:18 Qatar calls for immediate cessation of hostilities between U.S. and Iran 03:59 Qatar says no …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on 17:46 GMT

Sources: Pentagon prepared Iran plans as final attempts at diplomacy failed

President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan quietly tried to arrange a meeting between senior U.S. and Iranian officials in Istanbul last week, two officials told ABC News. Erdoğan called Trump on Monday during the G7 Summit and …

Source: ABC News - New York - Neutral