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center44d ago

Centcom says US forces redirected 100 ships during ongoing blockade

American forces have redirected 100 commercial vessels over the past 60 days since the US enforced a naval blockade against Iran, US Central Command (Centcom) said. “ZERO ships have passed through the blockade without US forces allowing.

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Middle East Eye

center43d ago

US used Israel's 'global isolation' caused by Doha strike to push Gaza deal, Kushner says

Jared Kushner stated the US leveraged Israel's global isolation following a September strike on Hamas's Doha headquarters to push for the October 2025 Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal. Netanyahu's Likud party countered that the prime minister's decision to strike Hamas leadership in Qatar, alongside Trump's pressure, led Hamas to agree to hostage releases.

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BBC Europe

center43d ago

Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine

Ukraine's President Zelensky warned that up to 50,000 North Korean troops may soon deploy to Russia's war effort, revising earlier estimates of 30,000. These forces, reportedly from North Korea's elite Storm Corps, previously suffered heavy losses, with up to 3,000 killed in action from an initial deployment of 13,000 in late 2024, primarily defending Russian territory in the Kursk region.

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Al Jazeera

center43d ago

Guyana’s oil boom and challenges

Guyana’s president says his country has seen an increase in oil revenue as the Iran conflict reshapes global markets.

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The Guardian Europe

left43d ago

Train carrying Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief may have been targeted in Russian strike, officials say

A Russian drone attack near the Polish border on Sunday targeted railway infrastructure, potentially striking a train carrying passengers including a former CIA official, according to Ukrainian officials. This incident occurred amidst a wider overnight Russian aerial assault across Ukraine involving over 450 drones and missiles, which killed at least six people and prompted air-raid warnings in Poland.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center43d ago

Former presidential spokeswoman Mendel on sanctions against her: Ukraine does not need Zelenskyy's dictatorship

Former presidential spokeswoman Yuliia Mendel stated that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed unconstitutional sanctions against her following her interview with Tucker Carlson. Mendel claimed these sanctions target those advocating for peace and asserted Ukraine needs peace, not a dictatorship, even from Zelenskyy.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center43d ago

Russian drone attacks ambulance in Kherson: medics injured

A Russian drone directly struck an ambulance in the Korabelnyi district of Kherson, causing the vehicle to catch fire and injuring its 49-year-old driver and 44-year-old paramedic. Both injured medics have been hospitalized for treatment, and the patient they were transporting has been evacuated to another medical facility.

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Al Jazeera

center43d ago

The Iran war reveals the limits of BRICS

The BRICS summit in New Delhi concluded without directly addressing the Iran war or condemning the United States, highlighting the bloc's struggle to translate economic influence into coordinated geopolitical action. This failure to form a common position, partly due to regional rivalries like those between Iran and the UAE, reveals internal divisions that limit BRICS' capacity to challenge the Western-led order.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center43d ago

Russia attacks Ivano-Frankivsk, mayor predicts more strikes on Ukraine's west

Russian forces attacked Ivano-Frankivsk with Shahed drones on the morning of September 13, damaging civilian infrastructure and injuring one person. The mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk warned that strikes on western Ukraine could become more frequent, urging residents to utilize shelters.

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Middle East Eye

center44d ago

Morning recap

Morning recap Good morning, Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are the key developments from across the region: • One person was killed and three others were wounded when an Iranian commercial vessel was struck near Hengam Island and the Shib Deraz coast of Qeshm Island. • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will not surrender to US pressure, accusing Washington of targeting civilian infrastructure and essential supplies.

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Middle East Eye

center44d ago

Araghchi, Iraqi foreign minister stress security along shared borders

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, and his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, held a telephone conversation to discuss and exchange views on bilateral issues and regional developments, IRNA reported. The two ministers emphasised the importance of stability and security along their shared borders and the need for continued coordination.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center44d ago

US envoy Kushner: If Ukraine agreed to give up territory demanded by Putin, we would already have a deal

US envoy Jared Kushner stated on September 12 in Kyiv that an agreement to end the war is contingent on Ukraine ceding territories demanded by Russia, with a peace deal largely prepared but stalled by Kyiv's unwillingness to make concessions. Kushner suggested mediators are seeking a creative solution to freeze the conflict, emphasizing that both sides desire an end to the fighting and that the battlefield situation should inform territorial resolutions.

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Middle East Eye

center44d ago

Iran’a Pezeshkian says Iran will not surrender to US pressure

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on X that Iran will not surrender to U.S. pressure, accusing Washington of targeting civilian infrastructure and essential supplies. Pezeshkian challenged the U.S. to confront Iran's military rather than deny its people access to food and medicine, asserting that Iran cannot be bullied into submission.

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Al Jazeera

center44d ago

Will Houthi advances in Yemen give Iran leverage in its war with the US?

Houthi forces have advanced along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, consolidating control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil exports. This development raises concerns about a potential second front in US-Iran tensions and has pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel amid fears of further supply disruptions.

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Al Jazeera

center44d ago

Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran

Iraq is investigating drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, which originated from Maysan province, and has closed three border crossings to Iran. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed the commander in Maysan and approved Iran's request for a joint investigation into discovered drone launch platforms.

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Middle East Eye

center44d ago

Israel uses Lebanese civilians as bargaining chips

Lebanese farmer Saleh* woke up before dawn on 3 September to harvest his fig trees in the southern Lebanese border village of Halta. When he stepped out and saw lights outside his neighbours' house, abandoned during the war, Saleh knew an Israeli army unit was there.

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Middle East Eye

center44d ago

Houthis say liberated more than 200 prisoners in newly captured regions

Yemen's Houthis said on Saturday that they had freed more than 200 of their members detained by Saudi-backed pro-government forces in areas they captured in recent days. Houthi official Abdelkader al-Murtada said they were prisoners of war who had spent up to eight years in jail before the Iran-backed group launched a rapid offensive to take over areas bordering the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center44d ago

Ukraine much better prepared for energy attacks than last winter

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi stated on September 12 in Kyiv that Ukraine is significantly better prepared for Russian energy attacks this winter than last year. He emphasized that lessons learned have led to decentralized service delivery preparations and contingency planning, despite acknowledging the ongoing difficulty and potential for prolonged conflict.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center44d ago

Ukraine preparing for new round of peace talks in October

Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Ukraine's President's Office, stated that Ukraine is preparing for a new round of trilateral peace talks to potentially occur in October. Budanov also emphasized Ukraine's readiness to actively participate in and shape Europe's future security architecture, warning partners against delaying these crucial decisions.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center44d ago

Russia launches more than 400 attack drones at Ukraine in one day, most of them downed

On September 12, Russia launched 410 attack drones against Ukraine, with air defenses downing 336 and 21 recorded hits. As of 18:00, approximately 55 drones remained in Ukrainian airspace, with new groups continuing to enter.

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