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Worries As Oil Price Crash, Low Production Threaten Nigeria’s 2025 Budget

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Iran Conflict Pushes South African Fuel Prices Sharply Higher

October 5, 2026

South Africa will raise petrol prices by more than 11% and diesel prices by up to 10% from Wednesday, as higher global crude oil and refined-product prices linked to the conflict between

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Iraq’s Najaf Airport Suspends Iranian Flights Amid U.S. Sanctions Pressure

September 25, 2026

Iraq’s Najaf International Airport suspended all flights to and from Iran from early Friday until further notice, closing a key alternative route for Iranian carriers after Baghdad halted flights to the Iraqi

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Sepehran Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing in Iran After Tyre Failure

September 16, 2026

A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flying from Mashhad to Kermanshah made an emergency landing in Mashhad on Tuesday after part of a landing-gear tyre separated shortly after takeoff and the crew reported

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US Reaffirms Commitment to Iran Agreement Amid Reports of Alleged New Plot to Assassinate Trump

July 12, 2026

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to a diplomatic framework with Iran despite renewed tensions in the Middle East, even as reports emerged that Israel recently shared intelligence with Washington alleging

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Iran Vows ‘Retaliation in Kind’ Against Israel, Denounces Trump After Khamenei Funeral

July 10, 2026

Iran has renewed its threat to retaliate against Israel over alleged attacks on its infrastructure, while launching a fresh verbal attack on U.S. President Donald Trump following the funeral of the country’s

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Khamenei Buried in Mashhad as Iran Ends Week-Long State Funeral Amid Heightened Regional Tensions

July 9, 2026

Iran on Thursday buried its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the revered Imam Reza Shrine in the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, concluding a week-long state funeral that drew hundreds

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U.S. Strikes Damage Strategic Iran–Turkmenistan Rail Link as Military Exchanges Intensify

July 9, 2026

The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes overnight Wednesday, with U.S. forces targeting military and logistics infrastructure across Iran in what marks one of the most extensive rounds of attacks since

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Iran Rejects U.S. Claims on Unfrozen Assets, Warns Israel Over Southern Lebanon Presence

June 25, 2026

Iran has rejected U.S. claims that billions of dollars in unfrozen Iranian assets would be restricted to purchases of American agricultural products, exposing fresh divisions between Washington and Tehran despite ongoing diplomatic

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Trump Says Iran Won’t Charge Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Plans Food Purchases From U.S. Farmers

June 24, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has said Iran assured Washington that it is not imposing tolls, insurance fees, or any other charges on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while announcing plans to

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US-Iran Talks Yield 60-Day Roadmap as Lebanon Dispute Threatens Progress

June 22, 2026

Fresh diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran have produced a tentative 60-day roadmap towards a broader agreement, with negotiators reporting progress on sanctions relief, economic cooperation and regional security issues.

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Pakistan Brokers Landmark US-Iran Peace Accord, Opening Path to Regional Stability, Sanctions Relief

June 18, 2026

Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has announced the signing of what he described as the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” between the United States and Iran, a development he said would immediately halt

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US, Iran Sign 14-Point MoU to End Hostilities, Open Path to Sanctions Relief, Nuclear Deal

June 18, 2026

The United States and Iran have signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities, reopening critical Gulf shipping routes and launching negotiations on a broader agreement covering Tehran’s nuclear

Global Oil Prices Rise To $73.05/ Barrel As Market Prepares For 2024 Outlook

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Oil Slumps Below $80 as Hormuz Reopening Hopes Ease Inflation Fears, Boost Global Markets

June 16, 2026

Global oil prices plunged about five per cent on Tuesday, falling to their lowest levels in more than three months, as growing expectations of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement sparked hopes of a

Netanyahu Returns As Israel’s PM For Record 6th Time

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Netanyahu Defends Iran Offensive, Says Israel Averted ‘Nuclear Annihilation’

June 16, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended Israel’s recent military campaign against Iran, declaring that the operation prevented what he described as an imminent nuclear threat and saved the country from possible

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Iran Warns Ceasefire Covers Lebanon, Holds U.S., Israel Responsible for Any Breach

June 1, 2026

Iran has warned that the ceasefire agreement reached with the United States extends beyond direct hostilities between both countries and includes the conflict involving Lebanon, raising fresh concerns over the fragile regional

Why Trump Banned 12 Citizens Of Countries From Entering The U.S.

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Trump Escalates Rhetoric as Iran Talks Advance, Dismisses GOP Critics, Defends Emerging Deal Strategy

May 25, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his defence of ongoing diplomatic efforts with Iran, while launching sharp personal attacks on critics within both the Democratic Party and his own Republican Party, as

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Trump Says U.S., Iran Near Peace Agreement as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Discussed

May 24, 2026

Donald Trump has announced that the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are close to finalising a major peace-related agreement following high-level talks involving leaders from the Middle East, Pakistan

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Kuwait Detains Four Iranians in Maritime Operation, Iran Protests Alleged ‘Illegal’ Arrests

May 13, 2026

Tensions have escalated between Iran and Kuwait following the detention of four Iranian nationals by Kuwaiti security forces in a maritime operation in the northern Persian Gulf, an incident both sides are

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Trump Renews Attack on Iran, Revives Criticism of Obama, Biden Over Nuclear Deal

May 10, 2026

United States President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Iran and former American leaders Barack Obama and Joe Biden, accusing Tehran of deceiving Washington for decades while benefiting from policies implemented

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Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on EU Over Delayed Trade Commitments

May 7, 2026

President of the United States Donald Trump on Thursday said he held a telephone conversation with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, during which both leaders discussed Iran’s nuclear

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U.S. Rejects Iran’s Latest Proposal as Hormuz Tensions Persist

May 2, 2026

Fresh diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States have yet to yield a breakthrough, with Washington rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal even as both sides continue to signal willingness to negotiate. The

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Trump Asserts ‘Total Control’ of Hormuz Amid Conflicting Military Signals

April 24, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday declared that American forces have “total control over the Strait of Hormuz,” even as unfolding developments and internal defense assessments point to a far more contested

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US, Iran Signal Readiness for Pakistan Talks as Ceasefire Deadline Nears

April 21, 2026

The United States has expressed confidence that fresh peace talks with Iran could take place in Pakistan, even as Tehran says it is still weighing participation and major obstacles threaten to derail

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U.S. Arrests Alleged Iranian Arms Broker in Los Angeles, Detains Soleimani’s Relatives in Separate Actions

April 20, 2026

U.S. authorities have arrested an Iranian businesswoman accused of facilitating weapons transactions for Tehran, in a case that underscores ongoing efforts to disrupt alleged overseas procurement networks linked to Iran. The suspect,

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Trump Accuses Iran of Ceasefire Breach, Threatens Escalation as Talks Head to Pakistan

April 19, 2026

President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Iran of violating an existing ceasefire after reports of renewed gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences if ongoing negotiations fail. In a

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Hormuz Tensions Escalate as Iran Enforces Restricted Passage, Introduces Yuan-Based Transit Payments

April 19, 2026

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz deepened on April 18 after Iranian forces opened fire on commercial vessels, marking a sharp reversal just hours after Tehran signaled that the strategic waterway was

Global Oil Prices Rise To $73.05/ Barrel As Market Prepares For 2024 Outlook

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Oil Slides as Iran Reopens Hormuz Under Restrictions, U.S. Maintains Blockade

April 17, 2026

Global oil prices dropped sharply on Friday after Iran announced a limited reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, even as the United States confirmed that its naval blockade would remain in force

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Iran Threatens U.S. Warships in Strait of Hormuz as Talks Stall

April 16, 2026

Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated on Thursday after senior Iranian officials issued fresh threats against American naval forces in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser

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Lula Blasts Trump Over Threats to Sovereign Nations, Urges Respect in Global Leadership

April 16, 2026

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has criticised United States President Donald Trump over what he described as a pattern of threats against sovereign nations, warning that such rhetoric undermines global

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Iran Demands US Commitment to Lebanon Ceasefire as Talks with Washington Deepen

April 16, 2026

Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has called on the United States to commit to a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon, escalating Tehran’s demands amid ongoing negotiations with Washington over a broader regional

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U.S. Navy Intensifies Hormuz Blockade, Multiple Vessels Turned Back

The United States has stepped up enforcement of its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with several vessels already diverted as Washington tightens pressure on Iran’s maritime oil trade. U.S. military officials confirmed that multiple ships linked to Iranian ports have

April 16, 2026

Global Oil Prices Rise To $73.05/ Barrel As Market Prepares For 2024 Outlook

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U.S. Ends Temporary Waiver for Iranian Oil as Sanctions Tighten

The administration of Donald Trump is set to allow a 30-day sanctions waiver covering Iranian oil transactions to expire on April 19, 2026, effectively tightening restrictions on Tehran’s petroleum exports. Two officials familiar with the matter told Reuters that the waiver

April 15, 2026

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US-Iran Talks Collapse After 21 Hours Amid Disputes Over Nuclear Programme, Strait of Hormuz

High-stakes negotiations between Iran and the United States ended without a breakthrough in Islamabad after nearly 21 hours of talks, as both sides failed to bridge deep divisions over Tehran’s nuclear programme and the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The discussions, described as

April 12, 2026

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Trump Signals Prolonged U.S. Military Presence Near Iran, Warns of Overwhelming Force if Deal Falters

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of a potential escalation in military action against Iran, declaring that American forces will remain deployed in and around the country until a final agreement is fully implemented. In a statement posted on Thursday, Trump said

April 9, 2026

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U.S. Yet to Accept Iran’s 10-Point Peace Proposal as Talks Continue

Claims that the United States has accepted a sweeping 10-point peace proposal from Iran have been contradicted by verified international reports, which indicate that the framework remains under negotiation rather than a concluded agreement. The proposal, advanced by Tehran amid heightened regional

April 8, 2026

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Trump Accuses CNN of Fabricating Iran Statement Amid Fragile Ceasefire Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has accused CNN of publishing what he described as a “false and dangerous” statement allegedly attributed to senior officials in Iran, deepening tensions between the White House and the media at a critical stage in ongoing ceasefire negotiations.

April 8, 2026

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Iran Signals Conditional Ceasefire, Confirms Temporary Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The government of Iran has formally signalled its willingness to enter a conditional ceasefire with the United States, declaring that its armed forces will halt defensive operations if attacks against the country are stopped. In an official statement issued from Tehran, Iran’s

April 8, 2026

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Trump Suspends Iran Strikes for Two Weeks as Ceasefire Talks Gain Ground

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, in what officials describe as a critical window for negotiations aimed at halting a rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East. The pause, Trump said, follows high-level

April 8, 2026

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Iran Rejects U.S.-Israeli Truce Proposal Amid Threats to Its Infrastructure

Iran has rejected a proposed truce in its conflict with the United States and Israel, state media reported Monday, despite a stark warning from U.S. President Donald Trump to target the country’s critical infrastructure. “Iran has conveyed to Pakistan its response to

April 6, 2026

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IRGC Confirms Death of Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi in Early Morning Strike

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the death of its Intelligence Organization chief, Majid Khademi, following a strike in the early hours of Monday, April 6, 2026. In a statement carried by Iranian state media, the IRGC said Khademi was

April 6, 2026

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