Iran war

As Trump’s support slips, white evangelicals remain his Republican bedrock

Erik Estep, senior pastor at Village Church, delivering a sermon during a service focusing on the Bible and politics in Blythewood, South Carolina, on Oct 14.

3 killed, 8 injured in attacks on Aramco oil field, Saudi airport

US and Israel draw up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after American elections: Sources

Militaries of the two allies have stepped up exercises, flying planes over Iraq to practise strike manoeuvres.

China, Djibouti say all countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in Red Sea

Both China and Djibouti stressed the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes

The latest withdrawals follow an escalation of the fighting in Yemen, opening another front in the regional conflict triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Israel’s Netanyahu says ‘toppling’ Iran government only way to end threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (centre) interacting with supporters on Oct 21, during a Likud Party meet-and-greet in Dimona, Israel, ahead of the country’s legislative elections.

Iran tells US to prove it wants peace by lifting blockade

The war created a crisis over fuel supply and prices as shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains severely hindered by the tense stand-off.

Israel’s election may change its leader, but not Iran war policy

Israel could toughen its security policy, the analysts said, as victory for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the backing of far-right coalition partners could embolden him to step up the war with Iran.

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Ukrainian servicemen in the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine.

Iran Guards say three tankers hit mines crossing Strait of Hormuz

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Oct 12.

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