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Iran

Questions over AI capability as tech guides Iran strikes

Black plumes of smoke ascends from the site of an air strikes in a central area of the Iranian capital Tehran on March 6.
Black plumes of smoke ascends from the site of an air strikes in a central area of the Iranian capital Tehran on March 6.

Iran war enters second week as Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'

An airplane flies as smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
An airplane flies as smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Drones hit oil sites, airports in Iraq

A view of the Erbil Arjaan by Rotana hotel, in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region on March 6, 2026. The US-led coalition in Iraq intercepted explosive-laden drones over the Kurdish city of Erbil where debris fell near a hotel, Kurdish security forces said.
A view of the Erbil Arjaan by Rotana hotel, in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region on March 6, 2026. The US-led coalition in Iraq intercepted explosive-laden drones over the Kurdish city of Erbil where debris fell near a hotel, Kurdish security forces said.

Persepolis, Shah Of Shahs and The Rubaiyat: 7 books to read about Iran’s culture and history

Smoke rises after an airstrike in central Tehran, Iran, on March 6.
Smoke rises after an airstrike in central Tehran, Iran, on March 6.

Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander

FILE PHOTO: Asif Merchant, a Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran, appears on charges in connection with a foiled plot to assassinate a U.S. politician or government officials, in a courtroom in New York, U.S., September 16, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.    REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Asif Merchant, a Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran, appears on charges in connection with a foiled plot to assassinate a U.S. politician or government officials, in a courtroom in New York, U.S., September 16, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.    REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg/File Photo

Israel announces new wave of ‘broad-scale’ strikes on Tehran

Smoke rises from the site of airstrikes at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran on March 7.
Smoke rises from the site of airstrikes at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran on March 7.

US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply

Disruptions in the Middle East has boosted demand for US oil abroad, which contributes to upward pressure on prices for domestic refiners.
Disruptions in the Middle East has boosted demand for US oil abroad, which contributes to upward pressure on prices for domestic refiners.

How war in the Persian Gulf could spill into the US economy

Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone following a fire caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone following a fire caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

Iran hits key US radar in Jordan, deepening Gulf missile defence woes

A US Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launching station sits at the ready in Israel in this  2019 photo. Satellite photos show that an RTX AN/TPY-2 radar and support equipment – used by such US THAAD missile defence systems – was destroyed in Jordan in the opening days of the war, CNN reported.
A US Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launching station sits at the ready in Israel in this  2019 photo. Satellite photos show that an RTX AN/TPY-2 radar and support equipment – used by such US THAAD missile defence systems – was destroyed in Jordan in the opening days of the war, CNN reported.

US Treasury secretary hints at lifting more Russian oil sanctions amid price surges following Mid-East war

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there are a million barrels of sanctioned crude on the water, and that a supply can be created if the sanctions are lifted.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there are a million barrels of sanctioned crude on the water, and that a supply can be created if the sanctions are lifted.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.