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Iran Nears Deal With China for Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles as Regional Tensions Rise

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Potential CM-302 missile purchase could shift naval balance in the Gulf amid US military build-up Iran is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with China to acquire advanced supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles, a development that could significantly alter the strategic balance in the Persian Gulf and nearby waters. The potential purchase comes at a moment […]

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US Navy aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea as tensions rise with Iran over nuclear talks and military build-up

Trump Questions Why Iran Has Not “Capitulated” as US Builds Military Pressure

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US envoy Steve Witkoff’s comments highlight rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, protests inside Iran, and the risk of regional escalation The standoff between the United States and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase as President Donald Trump questions why Tehran has not “capitulated” despite Washington’s expanding military presence in the Middle East. The

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Israel’s ‘Biblical Right’ Claim Sparks Global Backlash After US Envoy’s Remarks

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Comments by US ambassador Mike Huckabee reignite controversy over religion, borders, and Middle East geopolitics amid ongoing wars The Middle East has once again become the center of intense geopolitical debate after the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made remarks suggesting that Israel has a biblical right to much of the region. His comments,

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Israel Signals Readiness for Pre-Emptive Strikes on Iran-Aligned Militias as Regional Tensions Surge

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Unprecedented warning to Hezbollah, Houthis, and allied factions raises stakes amid US-Iran diplomacy and expanding military deployments. Israel is reportedly preparing for large-scale pre-emptive military action against Iran-aligned armed groups across the Middle East, warning that any coordinated attacks on Israeli territory would be met with an “unprecedented” response. The posture, conveyed through mediators to

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Trump Sets 10-Day Window for Iran Deal as Military Pressure and Diplomacy Intensify

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The White House signals a narrow timeline for diplomacy while Congress pushes back on unilateral military action and regional tensions rise. President Donald Trump has set a stark timeline for resolving one of the world’s most volatile geopolitical standoffs, saying the international community will learn “over the next, probably, ten days” whether Washington reaches a

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Iran–US Nuclear Talks in Geneva Show ‘Guiding Principles’ Progress, but Major Hurdles Remain

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Tehran signals cautious optimism as energy markets react, regional tensions simmer, and negotiators face hard choices over sanctions, enrichment, and security guarantees. Fresh diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States in Geneva has produced what Iranian officials describe as agreement on broad “guiding principles” for future negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme. While the announcement

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Israel Moves to Register West Bank Land, Palestinians Warn of ‘Creeping Annexation’

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Cabinet approval to formalize land records deepens fears of permanent occupation as settlement expansion, security policy, and diplomacy collide. Israel’s cabinet has approved a policy to initiate land registration across parts of the occupied West Bank, a move that Israeli officials frame as a legal and security measure but which Palestinians condemn as a step

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Iran Signals Economic Openings in Nuclear Talks With the US as Sanctions Relief Takes Center Stage

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Tehran floats energy, mining, and aircraft cooperation in renewed negotiations, while Washington balances diplomacy with military pressure across the Middle East. Iran has indicated that a new round of negotiations with the United States could include economic cooperation across energy, mining, and civil aviation, signaling a more pragmatic tone as both sides seek to avoid

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US Prepares for Prolonged Military Operations Against Iran as Diplomacy Hangs in the Balance

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Pentagon planning signals a potential shift from one-off strikes to sustained campaigns, raising fears of regional escalation across the Middle East. The United States military is preparing contingency plans for potentially weeks-long operations against Iran should diplomatic efforts fail, according to officials familiar with current planning. The development marks a significant escalation in posture from

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The Middle East’s New Power Map: How Rival Blocs Are Reshaping the Region

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As old security guarantees fade, Middle Eastern states are forging new alliances, redrawing regional balances, and learning to manage power in a multipolar world. The Middle East’s New Power Map: How Rival Blocs Are Reshaping the Region The Middle East is entering a new geopolitical season. Long-standing security assumptions that once shaped the region’s strategic

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