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US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country
Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.
July 9, 2026UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
June 24, 2026Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies - Reuters
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies Reuters
June 22, 2026US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire - Reuters
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire Reuters
June 11, 2026Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes
US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.
June 11, 2026Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz - Reuters
Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz Reuters
June 10, 2026US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says - Reuters
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says Reuters
June 6, 2026US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
June 6, 2026Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airport
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.
June 4, 2026US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.
April 23, 2026Kuwait Petroleum Corp reports damage at units after Iran drone attack - Reuters
Kuwait Petroleum Corp reports damage at units after Iran drone attack Reuters
April 5, 2026Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says - Reuters
Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says Reuters
March 8, 2026Two Kuwaiti interior ministry officers killed 'while performing duties' - Reuters
Two Kuwaiti interior ministry officers killed 'while performing duties' Reuters
March 8, 2026As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations - Reuters
As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations Reuters
March 7, 2026Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict - Reuters
Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets - Reuters
Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets Reuters
March 7, 2026We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
March 7, 2026Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president
The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are "acceptable" to the White House after six days of war.
March 7, 2026Iran conflict boosts U.S. Gulf oil prices to highest since 2020 - Reuters
Iran conflict boosts U.S. Gulf oil prices to highest since 2020 Reuters
March 6, 2026Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
March 5, 2026Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues
An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state.
March 4, 2026Asia stock rout deepens as markets brace for energy shock - Reuters
Asia stock rout deepens as markets brace for energy shock Reuters
March 4, 2026A Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter jet caused the accidental downing of three US F-15s, WSJ reports - Reuters
A Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter jet caused the accidental downing of three US F-15s, WSJ reports Reuters
March 4, 2026Pentagon identifies first US soldiers killed in Iran war - Reuters
Pentagon identifies first US soldiers killed in Iran war Reuters
March 3, 2026Authorities put down limited fire in vicinity of US consulate in Dubai after drone strike, media office says - Reuters
Authorities put down limited fire in vicinity of US consulate in Dubai after drone strike, media office says Reuters
March 3, 2026We still have no idea where this war is heading
It's hard to predict how the war will end - but those fighting know how they would like it to.
March 3, 2026Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears - Reuters
Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears Reuters
March 3, 2026Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base
The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday.
March 3, 2026Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test - Reuters
Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test Reuters
March 2, 2026Watch: Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait
The US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition.
March 2, 2026Gulf stocks slide, Kuwait suspends trading as Iran responds to US, Israeli attacks - Reuters
Gulf stocks slide, Kuwait suspends trading as Iran responds to US, Israeli attacks Reuters
March 1, 2026How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
World leaders have been giving their responses to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.
February 28, 2026What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
February 28, 2026Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.
February 28, 2026