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Iran war: Gulf tanker attacked, 1 seaferer killed
Iran is stepping up attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. A Greek-owned tanker believed to have been struck with a missile, and Iran said two other vessels were on fire.
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For people in Iran, a constant threat of war and dearth of information
Most people in Iran have little idea of the course of the US-led war and peace talks on the global stage. With few sources of information, the population must navigate conflicting rumors and fears of a nuclear attack.
World
Fact check: Three viral Iran war posts debunked
After Monday's US attack on Iran, social media is awash with dramatic images and claims about renewed fighting. DW Fact Check found AI-generated and recycled videos — as well as misleading posts from dubious accounts.
Politics
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's future in question after midterms setback
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's future is in question after Tuesday's, November 3, midterms setback. On Thursday, November 5, he issued a video message vowing to fight efforts in Congress to impeach him and defending the Iran war as “courageous and historic”. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle has more.
World
Iranians face looming war threat with no reliable info
Ordinary people living in Iran have little idea of the course of the war and peace talks on the global stage. With few sources of information, they are forced to navigate conflicting rumors and fears of a nuclear attack.
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Russia to UAE, Iran steps up diplomacy amid Trump threats: What we know
Iran launches diplomatic offensive as US mulls resumption of war.
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Rocket launcher deal illustrates deepening Russia-Iran relations
Report of deal comes as top Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei discusses developing cooperation treaty with Putin.
Business
Democratic sweep gives markets a reason to rethink path of interest rates
Rate hikes could be curbed by an Iran war resolution, slower U.S. growth and fresh fiscal policy — but none are set in stone.
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Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest
Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.
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Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions?
Tehran says ships from four countries can cross Hormuz freely, but analysts say the deals carry political risks.
Business
Oil prices set for sharp weekly fall after midterm elections as investors weigh Iran conflict risk
Oil prices fell Friday as investors weighed the risk of renewed Iran war escalation after the midterms, alongside prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough.
Business
Renewed U.S.-Iran tension could push oil past $100: Rapidan Energy
Bob McNally predicts that both Brent and West Texas Intermediate futures will jump above $100.
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Iran’s security chief meets Putin, delivers message from Khamenei
Putin meets Iran's top security official to discuss regional security and receives a letter from Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Iran war live: Trump warns US may have to ‘destroy’ rest of Iran
Trump says the US may have to 'destroy' the rest of Iran, adding that people will 'know soon enough'.
Politics
Pete Hegseth under fire as Republicans trade blame for midterm debacle
Iran war hawk Pete Hegseth is facing the fallout from Republicans' midterms losses as high energy prices turned voters toward Democrats. US President Trump continues to support his embattled defense chief — for now.
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Americans voted against Trump's Iran war. Gulf countries hope that means an end to the conflict
The US midterm results showed how unpopular Donald Trump's Iran war is. Now, Gulf countries, trapped for months in the middle of the war between the US and Iran, see reason for optimism.
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Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?
There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.
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Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack
Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Pete Hegseth under fire as Republicans seek blame for midterm debacle
Iran war hawk Pete Hegseth is facing the fallout of Republican's midterms losses as high energy prices turned voters towards Democrats. Trump continues to support the embattled defense chief, for now.
Politics
Will US midterm election results spare Gulf states from further war?
The US midterm results showed how unpopular Donald Trump's Iran war is. Now, Gulf countries, trapped for months in the middle of the war between the US and Iran, see reason for optimism.