Middle East
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The UK military presence in the Middle EastIn the Spotlight Death of British soldier in northern Iraq, not far from Iranian border, sharpens concerns for personnel stationed across the region
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Trump claims success in revived Lebanon ceasefireSpeed Read “You’re f---ing crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me,” Trump reportedly told Netanyahu
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is Netanyahu’s balancing act slipping?Today’s Big Question Israeli PM caught between demands of Donald Trump to end bombardment of Lebanon and domestic pressure to destroy Hezbollah threat
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Israel takes Crusader castle in Lebanon, imperiling talksSpeed Read Israel’s goal is to “deepen and expand our grip,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US-Iran deal awaits OK as ceasefire teetersSpeed Read The ceasefire could be extended for another two months
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Will US-Iran deal bring peace to Lebanon?Today’s Big Question Tehran wants peace deal to include end to Israel’s war on Hezbollah but Israel vows to ‘crush’ Iran-backed group
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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US strikes Iran amid talks of imminent peace dealSpeed Read The U.S. “conducted self-defense strikes” even as President Donald Trump said a deal was being negotiated
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Iran deal: is Trump the loser?Today’s Big Question Critics believe mooted ‘memorandum of understanding’ leaves ‘radicalised‘ Tehran in stronger position than before US assault
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Are we heading for World War Three?In Depth Russia conducts largest nuclear exercises in years, as top official warns danger of ‘catastrophic’ clash with Nato is ‘mounting’
By The Week UK Last updated
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How GPS jamming is playing havoc in the Middle EastIn the Spotlight Electronic interference in the region is ‘next-level’, affecting both commercial and military navigation systems
By The Week UK Published
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Iran talks rife with confusion as Trump voices hopeSpeed Read Trump has provided few details but maintains optimism about a war-ending deal
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships through HormuzSpeed Read Trump described the mission as a “humanitarian gesture”
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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White House claims Iran war ‘terminated’Speed Read “Our understanding means the 60-day clock pauses or stops,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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LIV Golf future in doubt after Saudis pull fundingSpeed Read Golfers who left the PGA Tour are now stuck in a certain limbo
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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