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President Trump's Twitter demand that the U.S. "KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN" underscores the growing concern about the potential economic fallout from the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. As Washington weighs its next move, global oil markets appear relatively unfazed, but analysts warn
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The mood in Iran's government is one of defeat and national humiliation following US attacks on its three main nuclear sites. Despite the devastation, Iranian officials have sought to project a sense of normalcy, with some calling for a unified response to the aggression. However, divisions within the
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Iranian-Canadians, particularly those with family ties to the Middle East, are deeply concerned about the escalating situation in the region following the US-led air strikes against Iran's nuclear sites. Fakhreddin Jamali, a professor emeritus and Iranian Heritage Society of Edmonton co-founder, is worried about his family members in
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In the wake of the US military strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, experts and former officials warn that Tehran may retaliate, but with no clear idea of what form that response will take. Former top US counterterrorism official Javed Ali agreed that a strong Iranian counterpunch is "possible
Trump, Donald
As President Trump took a significant risk by joining Israel in striking Iran, he wagered that the Islamic Republic and its proxies in the Middle East have been weakened, making it a limited and successful intervention. This strategic move aims to eliminate the Iranian nuclear threat, a goal that has
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American involvement in Israel's war on Iran has significantly escalated tensions in the region, raising the risk of a protracted conflict that could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. A few weeks of diplomacy by Trump's administration is hardly a credible process to justify military
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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz yesterday stated that the military campaign against Iran's nuclear capabilities will continue, despite initial optimism that US strikes might have eliminated the threat. The IDF is still assessing the impact of US strikes on Iran's facilities, and Katz has validated the
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As the US initiates airstrikes against Iranian nuclear production sites, President Donald Trump has become a wartime president, embarking on a perilous three-front conflict. The military action, which Trump claims was a "spectacular military success," has ignited controversy, with many questioning its effectiveness and constitutional legitimacy. The strikes
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As the latest example of President Trump's push to expand executive power, the U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities has sparked a heated debate among lawmakers, with Democrats arguing that the president violated the Constitution by not seeking congressional approval first. Most Republicans, however, are supportive of
Arab-Israeli conflicts
As the sound of loud bangs filled the air and buildings burned in the distance, I knew I had to get out of Tehran. I had been visiting my parents in the city for three days, but the escalating violence forced me to make a desperate decision. With a 1,
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Tehran residents are facing daily struggles for basic needs, including power outages, water cuts, and soaring food prices, as the Iranian government imposes a near-total internet blackout. The net result is a population struggling to make sense of the crisis, with residents reporting chaotic scenes, increased security presence, and rampant
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Israeli occupation forces have escalated their attacks on Lebanon, targeting towns, cars, and motorcycles in several areas, despite a ceasefire agreement that began on November 27. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health announced that one person was killed in an air raid carried out by Israeli occupation forces on a
