US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and Islamic State
(1st UPDATE) The pullout comes 23 years after US-led forces toppled Saddam Hussein, triggering years of upheaval and chaos
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Iran urges US voters to vote out Trump’s allies in election
While it is unlikely to sway US voters, Iran identifies issues that US political analysts say are working against Donald Trump and the Republicans ahead of November 3 congressional elections
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US, Tehran having ‘good talks’ as drones hit Iran’s neighbors – Trump
Iran’s foreign ministry says messages are still being passed between the sides through mediators and Iran has not forsaken diplomacy, but reports that it requested negotiations are ‘fabricated’
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Major Gulf fighting restarts as US and Saudi strike Iran’s allies in Iraq
(1st UPDATE) Washington and Riyadh say they jointly struck Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq in retaliation for drone attacks on Saudi oil targets
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US strikes Iran as widening war engulfs more countries
‘The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday’s attempted Iranian attacks on US forces based in the Middle East,
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Iraq approves 3-month mechanism to export crude via local, international firms
Iraq is seeking to diversify its oil export channels and maintain flexibility in marketing its crude amid the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump’s Iran campaign echoes the post-9/11 ‘forever wars’
Critics say Trump has ignored key lessons from previous post-9/11 wars, including the risks of long-term engagements and the importance of international support, leading to a conflict that lacks public backing and has strained relations with allies
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Passengers to/from Thailand Urged to Check Flights as Middle East Airspace Closed
As of March 1, 2026, several Middle Eastern countries have closed or restricted their airspace due to escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran. This has led to widespread flight cancellations and rerouting for international routes between Europe, Asia, and Thailand. Thai PM Anutin Orders Evacuation Flights for Thais in Mideast Current Airspace Status Fully […]
