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Trump threatens Iran as Iraq bolsters defenses following unauthorized US strikes; Ukraine strikes Russian refineries amid escalating eastern front tensions. In this episode: Iran — Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard' Iran — Iraq to strengthen air defence, readiness after US-Saudi strikes Ukraine — Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk an...

Iraq demands explanation for unauthorized US-Saudi strikes as ceasefire framework fractures. In this episode: Iran — Iraq says it neither approved nor had prior knowledge of US-Saudi strikes Ukraine — The growing series of NATO airspace violations is raising concern that Russia's war on Ukraine co... Ukraine — ⚡️ Russian propagandist Xenia Fedorova faces deportation from France. French autho...

Iraqi PM cancels Saudi trip protesting US military operations as Iran tensions strain ceasefire. In this episode: Iran — Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi cancels first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest. Iran — Fire erupts on ships at Egypt’s Damietta port Ukraine — ⚡️ Death toll from Russian strike on Kyiv arms exhibition rises to 12, Prosecutor General’s Offic... Ukraine — ⚡️ Zelensky visits...

Iran launches ballistic missiles at US forces in Kuwait, testing fragile Middle East ceasefire. In this episode: Iran — US Centcom says Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at troops Iran — Israeli forces strike towns in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district again Ukraine — Ukraine strikes Russian fuel storage facility of 'national importance' in Udmurt Republic, Genera... Ukraine — ⚡️M...

Iran-backed drones strike Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq as Houthis threaten Red Sea blockade. In this episode: Iran — Bab al-Mandeb: US war on Iran gives Houthis new leverage over Saudi Arabia Iran — Drones launched at Saudi, Jordan and Iraq suggest Iran, or linked groups, may be testing US as it... Ukraine — ⚡️ Ukrainian drones strike export terminal, oil infrastructure in latest deep strike at...

Trump shares AI-generated Iran strike images as drone attacks escalate over Iraqi Kurdistan and Kazakhstan oil flows. In this episode: Iran — Trump shares AI-generated images targeting Iran, Kharg Island Iran — Zaidi’s test in Tehran Ukraine — ‘Freeze the conflict’: Drones slow Kazakh oil flow amid Russia-Ukraine war Climate — Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope Clima...

US and Iranian forces exchange strikes while Oman mediates Strait of Hormuz talks; Ukraine strikes Russian Kirov plant as Russia attacks Odesa shipping. In this episode: Iran — Oman talking with Tehran on Hormuz as US and Iran continue strikes Iran — Trump says Iranians getting 'very serious' in talks Ukraine — Satellite image reveals damage from Flamingo missile strike on Russian milita...

Oman mediates Iran-US tensions while EU imposes sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine peace talks. In this episode: Iran — Oman talking with Tehran on Hormuz as US and Iran continue strikes Iran — Trump says Iranians getting 'very serious' in talks Ukraine — Despite a long and difficult birth, EU countries passed the bloc's 21st package of sanctions agai... Ukraine — Ukraine and the U.S....

Iran strikes Gulf states as Trump threatens escalation; Ukraine begins domestic Patriot missile production with Raytheon. In this episode: Iran — The US president's threat comes after another day of Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. Iran — Oil prices rise for a fifth day after Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabian oil tankers i... Ukraine — ⚡️Ukraine to co-manufactu...

Iran threatens US energy targets as UK evacuates Tehran embassy; Ukraine replaces military commander amid US peace negotiations. In this episode: Iran — Iranian official says Tehran would retaliate by targeting 'energy facilities in which the United ... Iran — UK evacuates embassy staff from Iran Ukraine — After several days of nationwide protests, President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Mykha...

UK PM Burnham authorizes US military operations from British bases as Iran conflict escalates across Red Sea and Gulf. In this episode: Iran — New British PM Burnham approves use of UK bases for US strikes on Iran Iran — Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of S... Ukraine — ⚡️Ukraine passes IMF's first review of new $15 billion program...

US strikes Iranian oil hubs as tanker hit near Oman; Ukraine captures Russian soldiers, isolates Crimea. In this episode: Iran — Tanker hit off the coast of Oman, UK maritime agency says Iran — Explosions reported in Bandar Abbas Ukraine — The reported upsurge comes amid Ukraine's ongoing effort to isolate occupied Crimea by disrupting... Ukraine — ⚡️Ukrainian regiment claims capture of 64 R...

Iran escalates Gulf conflict with Kuwait strikes as diplomatic framework collapses; Ukraine disables Kerch ferries. In this episode: Iran — Kuwait accuses Iran of targeting civilian sites after attacks spark fires. Iran — International oil firms halt production in Iraq’s Kurdistan amid US-Iran escalation United States — US service member killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ of Iran drone:...

Iran suspends nuclear accord commitments; oil production halts in Iraq as US-Iran tensions escalate amid missile strikes on Kuwait and Ukraine. In this episode: Iran — Iran declares Islamabad agreement suspended, blames US violations Iran — International oil firms halt production in Iraq’s Kurdistan amid US-Iran escalation United States — Iran attacks injure several US troops in Jordan this week:...

Iran strikes Syria, damages Bushehr nuclear plant as regional conflict widens; Russia kills civilians in Ukraine. In this episode: Iran — Saudi Arabia says danger passed in Al-Kharj, Yanbu after 'potential danger' warnings Iran — Satellite images show damage inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant Gaza — IRGC says US drone downed over Bushehr as projectiles hit Yazd Gaza — Iran strikes...

Khamenei's death leaves Iran's leadership fractured amid US strikes and naval blockade, complicating Ukraine conflict dynamics. In this episode: Iran — Inside Khamenei's funeral: Revealing moments from a week of mourning Iran — Araghchi says US attacks on Iran violate international law Ukraine — ⚡️Ukraine repatriates over 500 bodies that Russia claims belong to Ukrainian soldiers....

EU commits 11 billion euros to Ukrainian weapons while Greece blocks Russia sanctions, as US ICE suspends vehicle stops following three enforcement deaths. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️Update: EU releases 1 billion euros for drones under Ukraine Support Loan. The EU also announc... Ukraine — ⚡️Update: Ukraine expects to gain capability to produce Patriot missiles by end of 2026, Zelensky... Unit...

US resumes strikes on Iran, reinstates Hormuz blockade; Ukraine records deadliest month since 2022 invasion. In this episode: Iran — Trump reinstates Iran naval blockade, notifies Congress of renewed fighting Iran — US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade Ukraine — ⚡️ June deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine since April 2022, U.N. says. The toll surpasse...

US resumes strikes on Iran as Trump reinstates naval blockade; France licenses Ukraine weapons production. In this episode: Iran — Trump reinstates Iran naval blockade, notifies Congress of renewed fighting Iran — US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade Ukraine — Macron says France will license Ukraine to produce SCALP cruise missiles, Aster interceptors, and....

US launches new Iran strikes as Tehran blocks Hormuz diplomacy and demands strait transit fees. In this episode: Iran — Middle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes on Iran; Tehran says attacks render dipl... Iran — US military says Strait of Hormuz open, despite Iran's claims Ukraine — ⚡️Key Russian oil refinery struck in Ukrainian attack. Ukraine's military reportedly stru...

Iran's new leader vows accountability for his father's death as Tehran abandons US nuclear memorandum. In this episode: Iran — Tehran warns it will 'no longer be bound' by memorandum of understanding if attacks continue Iran — Iran's supreme leader vows killers of father 'will be held accountable' Ukraine — Poland could cut arms aid to Ukraine as WWII spat contin...

Iran succession unresolved as Qatar mediates ceasefire; Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon.

Khamenei buried as Iran faces succession crisis; Ukraine presses NATO on membership while targeting Russian oil revenues.

Trump threatens Kharg Island seizure as Iran tensions escalate; NATO approves Ukraine defense aid package.

Qatari LNG tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz as Iran tensions spike amid US sanctions tightening.