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CONFLICT24m agoChina affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spilloverIn talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing on Wednesday, China’s foreign minister reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Tehran, called for a political settlement to the country’s conflict with the US and warned that regional tensions must not further spill over into Yemen. Wang Yi also urged the earliest possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Abbas Araghchi’s trip to China, his second since the US launched large-scale strikes on Iran in late February, came as Washington expanded sanctions...South China Morning Post
POLITICS24m agoWatch live: Jeffries gives remarks amid Iran war, midterm pressureHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will give remarks Wednesday morning as Democrats hope to retake control of Congress after November’s midterms, now less than two months away, and capitalize on backlash to President Trump’s agenda. The House passed its third Iran war powers resolution on Tuesday evening, seeking to bring an end to the…The Hill
CONFLICT31m agoIranian and Saudi panellists spar at Xiangshan Forum over Middle East attacksA plenary session at a Beijing security conference turned into a heated exchange on Wednesday, when a senior Iranian defence official and a Saudi think tank chief traded accusations over the conflict in the Middle East. In the city where just a few years ago Iran and Saudi Arabia signed a peace deal, Prince Turki al-Faisal, chairman of the Saudi think tank the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, accused Iran of not respecting “the sovereignty of the Arab states”. In a clear...South China Morning Post
POLITICS56m agoIran: Activists sound alarm as regime seizes Baha'i assetsRights groups warn Iran is increasingly confiscating assets from government critics and members of the country's Baha'i faith, but also actors, athletes and journalists living abroad.DW News [en]
POLITICS1h agoChina willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official saysChina says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East's 'existing security architecture'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1h agoFour Years On, Iranian Woman Seeks Justice For Brother Killed In Women, Life, Freedom ProtestsIn an interview with RFE/RL, Asrin Mohammadi recalls how her brother was killed during the brutal state crackdown on the Women, Life, Freedom protests that began four years ago.RFE/RL
CONFLICT1h agoWhat stood out from photos of damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacksNew photos exclusively obtained by CBS News show the widespread damage caused by Iranian attacks at multiple U.S. positions across the Middle East. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean reacts to this and more.CBS News
POLITICS1h agoIn a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China SummitChina renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.NYT World
MILITARY2h agoMore than six months after the start of the war in Iran, what is the status of US ammunition stocks?DÉCRYPTAGE - Les récents rapports des autorités américaines et les révélations de la presse outre-Atlantique contredisent les affirmations passées de Donald Trump selon lesquelles Washington dispose d’une réserve «pratiquement illimitée».Le Figaro International
BUSINESS2h agoConsumers hit by one-two punch of oil and rates from Iran war. The estimated bill is $1,700 per householdRising oil prices and Treasury yields are lifting energy and borrowing costs for U.S. households, pushing consumers to draw more heavily on savings.CNBC
POLITICS3h agoCould the GCC and Iran collaborate to solve the Strait of Hormuz crisis?A Gulf-led maritime cooperation could break the Hormuz stalemate by offering Iran an off-ramp while preventing unilateral control. The post Could the GCC and Iran collaborate to solve the Strait of Hormuz crisis? appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
MILITARY3h agoU.S. said to burn through interceptor supplies to thwart Iran attacksThe U.S. is reportedly expending its interceptor supplies at a high rate to counter attacks from Iran. This suggests an intensive and sustained effort to defend against threats in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICT3h agoSaudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did itThe Independent World
POLITICS6h agoIran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far, says Congressional Budget OfficeThe nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reports that up to $3 billion more is being spent on the war each month, depending on the intensity of fighting.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS6h agoTesla revives China discounts; Iran war drives shift to electric cars: 7 EV readsWe have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Market squeeze: Tesla revives China price cuts to stem slumping deliveries Tesla China has launched discounts on its Shanghai-made cars for the first time since the end of 2024, responding to falling deliveries in the world’s largest market for electric vehicles (EVs). 2. ‘Key pillar’:...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT7h agoSaudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claimThe Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the strike as a "heinous" attack. Mecca is Islam's holiest site and the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.CNBC
BUSINESS8h agoThe Iran war raised prices, now the US-Canada dispute adds pressure to small businessesEl conflicto comercial entre Estados Unidos y Canadá impacta severamente a pequeñas empresas, con aranceles que afectan ventas y costos operativos.Empresas de ambos lados de la frontera sufren por el aumento de precios y restricciones, complicando su viabilidad en el mercado internacional.Clarín
POLITICS8h agoUS House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favourFor a third time, the US House approved a war powers resolution, halting Trump's ability to continue military action.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARY9h agoUS defense chiefs warn of munitions shortfall as Iran war costs hit $33bnPresident Donald Trump’s ‘Operation Epic Fury’ assault on Iran has cost $33.4 billion and has resulted in a strategic missile shortage, the Department of Defense’s inspector general findsThe Independent World
CONFLICT10h agoIran-US war latest: Saudi Arabia says it downed drone near Mecca as US House votes to rein in Trump’s powersThe Independent World
POLITICS11h agoHouse Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s ApprovalNYT US
POLITICS11h agoHouse votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd timeThe previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.CBS News
POLITICS11h agoHouse passes Iran war powers resolutionThe House on Tuesday passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution that would limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran. The lower chamber voted 220-204 to pass the resolution, sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.). Seven Republicans voted in favor of the measure: Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Warren Davidson (Ohio), Tom Barrett (Mich.), Mariannette Miller-Meeks…The Hill
CONFLICT12h agoAmid ammunition scarcity due to the war with Iran, the U.S. prepares a millionaire arms package for IsraelClarín