Fire and blast at Egypt's Damietta port LNG terminal as operations resume overnight
Egypt's oil ministry said a fire involving two vessels used for gas processing and storage at Damietta port was brought under control after an emergency response on Wednesday. The incident affected the Mediterranean port's liquefied natural gas terminal and prompted the evacuation of crew members, according to the reports provided. No injuries were reported.The ministry said the situation was handled immediately under emergency and rapid-response plans, but it did not identify the cause of the blaze. In a separate assessment, maritime security firm Ambrey said a US-owned floating storage tanker at the port had been hit by a drone. Another... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Six Iranian advisers killed as US and Saudi strikes in Iraq deepen regional tensions
Six Iranian advisers were killed in a US-Saudi strike in Iraq, according to two Iraqi militia officials cited in the supplied material. The report says the advisers died in the attack, which came amid a wider flare-up involving Iran-aligned groups across several fronts. The same reporting also says at least 20 fighters were killed in joint US-Saudi strikes on Iran-aligned forces in Iraq.The material says the latest violence followed several days of relative calm before the confrontation intensified again. It links the Iraq strikes to a broader cycle of attacks and counterattacks involving Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Yemen. The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 19:29 LONDON
Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping with toll plan as tankers avoid Bab al-Mandeb
The Houthis are preparing a plan to impose tolls on Red Sea shipping, according to the latest reporting on the group's maritime strategy. The proposal is being framed as an attempt to copy Iran's approach in the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has long been exposed to political pressure and security risks. The development comes as tankers are already avoiding Bab al-Mandeb because of Houthi threats, adding to disruption in one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.The reported toll plan would deepen concerns over the security of traffic through the Red Sea corridor, which links the Gulf of Aden... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 18:35 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran strikes, Japan quake toll rises, and Europe faces wildfire heat
President Donald Trump has threatened a major escalation against Iran after renewed attacks on US military sites in the Middle East, as Washington said it intercepted missiles and then joined strikes with Israel on Iraq-linked groups. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at US installations in Jordan, while the US military also weighed restricting phone use for troops there over fears Iran could exploit social media and footage. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The White House diplomacy around the crisis continued as Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, with tensions over Gaza, Iran and Israel’s military presence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jul 2026 18:23 LONDON
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Trump meets Zelensky and Netanyahu in Washington amid Ukraine and Iran tensions
US President Donald Trump held separate meetings in Washington with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as two major conflicts continued to shape his foreign policy agenda. The White House described both encounters as positive and productive. Zelensky was in the US seeking stronger air defences for Ukraine, while Netanyahu arrived amid strained US-Israel ties over Iran.The Ukrainian leader discussed Kyiv's hope that Washington would help bolster its air defences, including access to Patriot systems and related production. Ahead of the visit, Zelensky was expected to press Trump to follow through on a promise made at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
Japan rescue efforts continue after quake as aftershocks top 100 and mall search goes on
Japan's rescue operation continued on Wednesday after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the country's south-western Kyushu region and was followed by more than 100 aftershocks. At least 13 people have been reported dead, and officials said some others were in cardiopulmonary arrest, a term often used in Japan before deaths are formally confirmed. Crews were still searching collapsed buildings in Kumamoto prefecture, including a paper factory and a shopping mall, where three people remained unaccounted for.The Japan Meteorological Agency warned residents to stay alert for more strong earthquakes over the next week, particularly in the next two to three days,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 12:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Japan quake death toll rises as Europe wildfire risk and Asia tech shares slide
Japan is in a second day of rescue work after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit southern Japan and killed at least 13 people, with emergency crews searching rubble in the Kumamoto area of Kyushu and assessing damage to homes and a mall. 🔗 🔗In Europe, France and Spain are battling intensifying wildfires as evacuations rise and officials warn that climate adaptation needs to accelerate, with a new heatwave set to push temperatures into the high 30s and low 40s Celsius and raise the risk of further blazes. 🔗 🔗The Russia, Ukraine war continued to spread damage overnight, with Russian authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jul 2026 12:24 LONDON
Indian Embassy monitors MV AMIR1 after drone and missile threats near Chornomorsk port
The Indian Embassy in Ukraine says it is closely monitoring the situation involving merchant vessel MV AMIR1, which is reported to be docked at Chornomorsk port on Ukraine's Black Sea coast. The ship is carrying 13 Indian seafarers, according to the information provided by a seafarers' union. The vessel is said to be trapped amid repeated drone and missile attacks in the surrounding area.In a statement posted on social media, the embassy said it was in constant touch with all concerned authorities and that the safety and security of the Indian crew remained its highest priority. The Forward Seamen's Union... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 11:33 LONDON
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Russia-Ukraine war escalates as drone strikes hit Ryazan and casualties reported in Taganrog, Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk
Russian authorities said Ukrainian drone attacks hit industrial facilities in the western city of Ryazan overnight, causing fires and forcing evacuations at warehouses operated by the online retailer Wildberries. Ryazan governor Pavel Malkov said 45 drones were shot down over the region and that falling debris sparked a fire in an industrial area, while also damaging a home and another building. He said six people were hospitalised with injuries.Separate incidents were reported in other parts of Russia and Ukraine. In the southern Russian city of Taganrog, regional governor Yury Slyusar said a woman was killed and a man injured after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 09:29 LONDON
US intercepts Iranian missiles and expands strikes in Iraq as tensions rise
US Central Command said American forces intercepted an Iranian missile barrage aimed at US personnel in the Middle East and then carried out joint strikes with Saudi Arabia against sites in eastern Iraq. The command said the operation targeted logistics and weapons facilities used by Iran-backed militias, describing the action as a response to more than 30 drone attacks directed by the Revolutionary Guard in the previous 72 hours. An American official said the missile launch and the strikes in Iraq were separate incidents, with the Iranian attack coming first.Saudi Arabia's defence ministry confirmed the strikes and said the kingdom... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 05:59 LONDON
Australia confirms fuel excise relief will end at midnight Sunday amid oil-price pressure
Australia has confirmed that its temporary fuel excise relief will end at midnight on Sunday, with motorists set to lose the discount from Monday. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the measure was never intended to be permanent, and the government said it had been introduced in April to help drivers facing price shock linked to the war in Iran. The Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge discount will also end on Monday.The original relief cut fuel excise by 32 cents a litre, or 50%, before being reduced to 16 cents from July as part of a planned taper. Treasury has warned that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 05:34 LONDON
Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea as UKMTO reports explosion
The Houthis say they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, naming the vessel as NCC GHAZAL. The claim came more than a week after the group announced a naval blockade on Saudi vessels in the same waterway. A separate maritime security report said a tanker reported an explosion while transiting the Red Sea, with the crew said to be safe.In a post on social media, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group had carried out what he described as a military operation against the tanker for violating the maritime navigation ban. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 01:02 LONDON
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Ukraine and Iran hold call after Caspian Sea strike kills sailor
Ukraine and Iran have held a diplomatic call after a Ukrainian strike in the Caspian Sea that Tehran says hit one of its commercial vessels, killing one sailor and injuring another. Ukraine says the operation targeted Russian warships and vessels used to transport Iranian-linked military cargo, and denied any intention to harm civilians or civilian shipping. The exchange has added a new diplomatic layer to an incident already raising tensions between Kyiv and Tehran.Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, said he spoke with Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, after Tehran denounced the attack. Sybiha said he stressed the need to avoid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:03 LONDON
Day News Recap: Japan quake, Middle East tensions and Europe wildfires dominate a crowded day
A powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwest Japan, causing building collapses, damage to a shopping centre and the historic castle, with deaths feared and dozens injured as rescue teams searched a damaged mall and power outages spread across the region. 🔗Separate reports said the quake measured 7.1, triggered tsunami warnings and emergency alerts across southern Japan, and left at least 50 people injured as crews worked to reach those trapped inside the shopping centre. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, tensions around Iran and the wider Red Sea route remained high. Donald Trump publicly rebuked Benjamin Netanyahu over reports of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jul 2026 18:24 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran talks hold as wildfires spread and Ukraine, Middle East tensions flare
Washington and Tehran are still talking despite the conflict remaining volatile, with Donald Trump saying the two sides are having good talks and that a deal may still be possible, even as drone attacks have hit neighbouring states and the pause in strikes has held for a third day. Qatar and Pakistan are also trying to revive ceasefire diplomacy behind the scenes. 🔗 🔗 🔗The wider US Iran confrontation has already run through 13 nights of strikes and retaliation, with reports of attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure and counter strikes across the Gulf. A separate video reportedly released in Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jul 2026 08:40 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ebola toll climbs as Middle East tensions, floods and wildfires dominate global news
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said Ebola infections have risen to 3,200 and deaths to at least 1,405, underlining the scale of the outbreak as officials continue to track the spread. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are bilateral and do not involve the United States, while the pause in strikes between Washington and Tehran held for a second day amid renewed diplomatic efforts. 🔗 🔗 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei also deepened pressure on any US Iran engagement by voicing stronger support for Hezbollah, and Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Ebola toll climbs in Congo as Middle East tensions ease and storms batter Asia
Democratic Republic of the Congo health officials say the Ebola outbreak has worsened sharply, with infections rising to 3,200 and deaths reaching at least 1,405, making it one of the deadliest recent flare ups in the country. 🔗In the Middle East, a pause in strikes between the United States and Iran has held for a second day as diplomatic efforts resume, while oil prices fell on hopes of renewed ceasefire talks and safer shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 🔗Israel has approved legal measures for an International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza, advancing a central part of Donald Trump's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 08:37 LONDON
Why Mali's northern conflict has entered a dangerous new phase
A new alliance between a separatist movement and an al-Qaeda affiliate has altered the conflict in northern Mali and complicated efforts to end the war. The joint offensive launched on 25 April 2026 by the Azawad Liberation Front and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin has stretched across Kidal, Anefis, Tilemsi, Gao and Sevare. It has also posed one of the most serious challenges to the Malian army in years, as well as to Russia's Africa Corps, which replaced the Wagner Group in Mali.Since the offensive began, the fighting has included simultaneous assaults, ambushes, drone strikes and attacks on military convoys. All... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 05:10 LONDON
Kazakhstan cuts oil output after drone attacks shut key Black Sea export terminal
Kazakhstan has said drone attacks forced its main Black Sea oil export terminal to shut down, disrupting a key route for the country's crude shipments. The move has also led the country to cut oil production, according to the supplied report. The disruption comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to affect energy infrastructure and shipping routes in the wider region.The affected exports move through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium route, which carries Kazakh crude westward to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. The report says the terminal closure followed drone attacks blamed on Ukraine, though the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 19:03 LONDON
Attack on holiday camps in Russian-held Zaporizhzhia kills 11, including four children
Moscow-installed officials in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region said a Ukrainian strike on holiday camps overnight killed 11 people and wounded 14 others. Kremlin-installed regional head Yevgeny Balitsky said four children were among the dead, revising earlier figures that had put the death toll lower. The attack was reported in the seaside village of Kyrylivka, in an area of southeastern Ukraine that remains divided by the war.Balitsky said the wounded included 14 people and accused Ukrainian forces of targeting the camps, adding that the victims had been struck while at the resorts. Ukraine had not immediately commented on the allegation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
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Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange fire as Jazan refinery strike is claimed
The Houthis have claimed a missile strike on the Saudi city of Jazan, with social media footage appearing to show the Saudi Aramco refinery in the area being hit. The claim came after Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen's port city of Hodeida and on a nearby island, following the group's announcement of a maritime blockade in the Red Sea. Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts for Jazan province after the reported attack, but no official damage assessment was confirmed in the supplied material.According to the rows provided, the Houthis said on Telegram that a Yemeni missile... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
Ukraine drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses across Russia intensify as fires and losses mount
Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses across Russia have intensified, with the latest reporting saying at least nine sites have been hit over four of the past seven days. The attacks have caused major fires at logistics centres from southern Russia to the outskirts of St Petersburg, including a warehouse in Shushary near the city that caught fire on Friday morning. The campaign has also killed at least nine people and destroyed large volumes of merchandise stored for sale by independent merchants.The supplied material says the targeted sites together cover about 552,000 square metres, or roughly one tenth of Wildberries'... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
Ukraine replaces top military and defence leadership amid war strategy debate
Ukraine has carried out an unprecedented simultaneous shake-up of its top defence and military leadership, replacing its defence minister and commander-in-chief within a week. The changes come as the country continues to fight Russia and as officials and commentators debate the direction of the war effort. Several senior military lieutenants were also removed in the same period, adding to the scale of the reshuffle.Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was removed on 15 July, according to the supplied reporting, and six days later Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii was replaced. The changes were described as the first simultaneous overhaul of the war and defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 07:03 LONDON
UN envoy warns Houthi Red Sea attacks could drag Yemen back into war
The United Nations envoy for Yemen has warned that renewed Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping risk pushing the country back toward full-scale war. Hans Grundberg said he was alarmed by the resumption of attacks by the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, on commercial vessels and urged talks to resolve Yemen's crisis. He said escalatory actions could deepen the suffering of the Yemeni people and pull Yemen further into an already volatile regional environment.Grundberg said it was still possible to change course and move toward negotiations that address Yemen's political, economic and security challenges. He added that a negotiated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 02:01 LONDON
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UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE Systems chief
The UK has been too complacent about the risk of foreign attack, according to the head of Europe's biggest defence contractor, BAE Systems. In a rare interview, Dr Charles Woodburn said the level of threat was the highest he had seen in his lifetime. He said the country needed to adapt more quickly to the changing reality of modern warfare.Woodburn welcomed the recent increase in defence spending, but said much more would be needed to meet the government's commitment to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035. He also warned that countries could soon deploy autonomous lethal weapons while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 01:32 LONDON
US-Saudi nuclear deal raises proliferation concerns in Congress
Concerns are growing over the security implications of a proposed 30-year nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The agreement, which would see Washington transfer nuclear technology to the Gulf kingdom, has now been tabled in the US Congress for review. It comes amid warnings that the plan could intensify fears of a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.According to the supporting material, US officials say the deal is intended for civilian nuclear purposes. However, the exact terms have not been made public, and reports have raised the possibility that Saudi Arabia could be allowed to enrich... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:06 LONDON
US investigates fresh allegations that Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf
US intelligence agencies are examining fresh allegations that Russia may have helped Iran target CIA-related sites and personnel in the Gulf, according to reporting published on Thursday. The inquiry comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila on the margins of a Southeast Asian summit, with Ukraine officially the main item on the agenda. The reported intelligence concerns have added a new layer of tension to already strained US-Russia relations.The latest reporting says the question was prompted by Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities, including the embassy in Saudi Arabia, and by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:31 LONDON
Shipping disruption deepens in Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb as tanker fire reported
Maritime insurance costs are rising sharply as disruption intensifies in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb, two waterways that are central to global energy and trade flows. Iranian sources said an explosion set a tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz after it tried to travel the southern route off the coast of Oman. They also said two other vessels turned back after the blast, underscoring the immediate effect on traffic through the waterway.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the tanker fire happened on Thursday and claimed the three ships were acting under US orders. In the same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
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US-Iran conflict deepens as Rubio says Tehran is not serious about ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about a ceasefire deal and warned that Tehran would pay a heavy price as tensions with Washington continued. He made the remarks during the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Philippines, where he was asked about Iranian officials' recent rhetoric. Rubio said the price for Iran would keep rising and accused Tehran of trying to alter agreements after entering them.Rubio also responded directly to comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who had described Tehran's defence posture as an "eye for an eye" approach. In reply, Rubio said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
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Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
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WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
