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Iranian naval commander killed in airstrike, Israel claims
Israel’s defence minister said Commodore Alireza Tangsiri was responsible for bombing operations that have blocked ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
- Mario Parker and Arsalan Shahla
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- Middle East at war
Iran rejects ceasefire plan as more US troops head to the Middle East
On another day of mixed signals from the US president, analysts are far from convinced that a peace deal between the US and Iran is achievable.
- Michael Koziol
- Opinion
- Middle East at war
Trump’s Iran war has inflamed bitter rivalries that will shake the world
Even if the US president immediately pulls out of his war on Iran, he will leave behind tensions that are likely to destabilise energy security and global trade for years.
- Kylie Moore-Gilbert
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- Middle East at war
Trump backs off from threat to bomb Iran power grid, citing talks to end war
The US president said Iran wanted to “make a deal” and claimed US envoys had been holding talks with a “respected” Iranian leader.
- Maayan Lubell and Jon Gambrell
How Iran could cripple the Gulf
Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure – but the price could be further energy carnage in the global economy.
- Tom Cotterill, Ben Farmer and Hannah Boland
- Explainer
- Middle East at war
Its seven emirates united 50 years ago. Now the UAE faces its biggest challenge yet
The UAE has had to defend against a barrage of attacks from Iran, and not only on Dubai. Why? And what are the United Arab Emirates anyway?
- Angus Holland and Felicity Lewis
- Analysis
- Middle East at war
Saudi Arabia could be seven days away from chaos if Iran’s water war hits home
While attacks on energy supplies are in the spotlight, there are fears that damage to other critical infrastructure could trigger a water emergency for millions.
- David Rundell
Israel, Iran launch more attacks as crisis deepens
The latest assaults follow days of Iranian strikes on regional energy infrastructure that have roiled global markets.
- Alexander Cornwell, Jana Choukeir and Trevor Hunnicutt
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- Middle East
From haven to hell: A stopover in the Gulf will never be the same
From Dubai to Doha, it’s going to take more than the usual glitz to restore confidence in tourism and the airlines of the Gulf states.
- Anthony Dennis
Emirates flights from Australia diverted after attack on Dubai
Even as the airline seeks to scale up flights following the start of the war, Canberra is advising travellers to avoid the region, including the airports.
- Chris Zappone