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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a political resolution to the US-Iran conflict and reiterated support for Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty and security.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty and security during a meeting with visiting Iranian Deputy Security Affairs Chief Ali Bagheri Kani. Wan
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Iranian officials have left the Doha talks, as a new US proposal circulates, with Tehran insisting that the US naval blockade must end and proposing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Iranian officials have left the Doha talks, as a new US proposal circulates, with Tehran insisting that the US naval blockade must end and proposing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
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Qatar and Egypt discuss de-escalation efforts amid rising Middle East tensions, focusing on maritime navigation freedom and sustainable peace
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts aime
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Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians in Gaza, medical sources said.
At least five Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on the besieged Gaza Strip, according to medical sources. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society stated that one of the fatalities occurred
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated that since the visit of the Commander of U.S. Central Command to the Strait of Hormuz on October 25, 11 oil tankers have caught fire in the strait, with several of them sinking.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated that since the commander of U.S. Central Command visited the Strait of Hormuz on October 25, 11 oil tankers "violating" navigation rules have caught fire i
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Netanyahu presses Trump for renewed strikes against Iran amid Qatar-led mediation efforts
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has urged US President Donald Trump to launch renewed strikes against Iran during a phone call, even as Qatar leads mediation efforts to broker an interim deal betwee
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Russian Foreign Ministry: Reports of new U.S. military action against Iran are "extremely concerning."
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that reports of new U.S. military actions against Iran are "extremely alarming," and Russia hopes for a "swift return to normalcy" in the St
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Trump says oil prices rose less than he expected during Iran war and predicts US gas prices will fall below $2 a gallon
Trump says oil prices rose less than he expected during Iran war and predicts US gas prices will fall below $2 a gallon
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UAE Energy Minister: UAE will be better prepared if the US launches a new war against Iran
UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei stated on Monday that while it's impossible to predict how a US-Israel war against Iran would unfold, the UAE will be better prepared this time. He made these re
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Donald Trump stated on the Iran issue that he would "wait and see" an agreement, adding that the Iranian side "wants to make a deal."
Donald Trump stated on the Iran issue that he would "wait and see" an agreement, adding that the Iranian side "wants to make a deal."
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Niger receives Algerian fuel for the first time, with 53 trucks arriving in Agadez under military escort from both countries.
Niger has received its first fuel shipment from Algeria, with 53 trucks arriving in the northern city of Agadez under the escort of both countries' armies. This move deepens cooperation between the tw
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WTI crude oil fell below $100 and Brent crude oil dropped nearly 4% following reports of US-Iran diplomatic efforts.
WTI crude oil fell below $100 and Brent crude oil dropped nearly 4% following reports of US-Iran diplomatic efforts.
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Taiwan Criticizes China for Violating Agreement in APEC Invitation
Taiwan stated that China violated an agreement in its invitations for the upcoming APEC meeting, an act aimed at diminishing Taiwan's status and seen as a snub to President Lai Ching-te and Taiwan's i
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Al Jazeera: Informed diplomats say Iranian delegation's departure from Qatar does not mean talks have broken down
Iran's delegation has left Qatar after exchanging messages with the United States, but not because negotiations broke down, an unnamed diplomat told Al Jazeera in a live update. The diplomat stated th
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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile fired towards southern Saudi Arabia on Monday.
Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen announced on Monday that their air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile targeting the southern region of Saudi Arabia, Al Jazeera re
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IDF says it killed four Hamas members in a recent strike in northern Gaza
According to Al Jazeera's live updates, the Israeli military stated that it killed four Hamas members in several recent attacks in northern Gaza, including a recruitment department head and several me
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Stock futures recover after Friday's selloff; oil slides on signs Mideast escalation may be avoided for now.
Stock futures recover after Friday's selloff; oil slides on signs Mideast escalation may be avoided for now.
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China and Oman call on the U.S. and Iran to return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and resume dialogue.
China and Oman issued a 20-point joint statement, calling on the United States and Iran to return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and resume dialogue to peacefully resolve conflicts, and
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Quincy Institute Analyst: "Glimmer of Hope" in US-Iran Talks, Trump Administration Softens Stance on Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Trita Parsi, co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute, stated that the U.S. and Iran are "starting to get serious" about ending the war, with a "glimmer of hope" emerging. He no
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Ryanair considers a temporary freeze on staff wages to cope with soaring fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict.
Ryanair is considering a temporary wage freeze for employees to cover soaring fuel costs following the US-Israel and Iran conflict. The airline anticipates fuel prices will "persist until 2027" unless
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Interactions with the US adopt a "goodwill approach," and the seven-point peace plan has been condensed to be implementable within two days.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the previously proposed seven-point peace plan is still under discussion, but to ensure peace, the plan has been "condensed and can be im
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: We do not harbor hostility towards our Gulf neighbors, but we will not remain silent if their territory is used to violate Iran's sovereignty.
The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Tehran does not harbor animosity towards regional countries and advocates for cooperation to establish lasting security. However, he
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Iranian negotiators left Doha on Sunday after a draft proposal for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran was circulated for feedback, with a follow-up meeting possible, Reuters reported.
Iranian negotiators left Doha on Sunday after a draft proposal for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran was circulated for feedback, with a follow-up meeting possible, Reuters reported.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: "The ball is in the U.S.'s court" regarding peace talks, and the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen unless the naval blockade is lifted.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that in peace talks with the United States, "the ball is in America's court," and Washington has "not only failed to offer any diplomatic i
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Israeli forces shell and conduct demolition operations in the village of Bani Haiyyan, southern Lebanon.
Citing Al Jazeera and Lebanon 24, the Israeli military has carried out shelling and demolition operations in the southern Lebanese village of Bani Haiyyan, with no casualties reported so far.
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IRGC Claims "Complete Defense Independence" and Warns US and Israel
Hossein Mohebi, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that the military has achieved "complete defense independence" by eliminating reliance on foreign advisors and str
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Egyptian and Saudi Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Call to Discuss De-escalation and Resumption of Negotiations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal, during which the two sides discussed the necessity of continuing joint efforts to prevent escalati
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According to the Financial Times, due to the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea, Russia has exported pig iron via the northern port of Murmansk in the Arctic for the first time in 30 years to evade Ukrainian strikes.
According to the Financial Times, due to the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea, Russia has exported pig iron via the northern port of Murmansk in the Arctic for the first time in 30 years to evade Ukr
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Iran has submitted a new nuclear and peace proposal to the United States via Qatar, accompanied by seven conditions including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has submitted a new nuclear and peace proposal to the United States via Qatar, which includes seven conditions such as opening the Strait of Hormuz. Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's top security official, s
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Saudi-led coalition intercepts and destroys Houthi cruise missile over Riyadh
Saudi-led coalition intercepts and destroys Houthi cruise missile over Riyadh
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US Senator Bernie Sanders called on the new Congress to cut off funding for the war in Iran
US Senator Bernie Sanders stated that Democrats in the new Congress should cut off funding for the US-Iran war. He pointed out that this war "cannot truly be stopped unless funding is cut off." Sander
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The Iranian military stated that it will not allow the U.S. military to rebuild its regional bases.
According to Al Jazeera, citing Iran's Fars News Agency, Iranian military spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia stated that more than 228 locations or facilities at US military bases in the region have been
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Qatari officials: Iran's leadership is watching to see if the U.S. midterm elections will alter the stance toward Iran.
Ali al-Thawadi, Strategic Affairs Adviser to the Qatari Foreign Minister, said in an interview with a Washington Post columnist that the Iranian leadership wants to see whether the US midterm election
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China's Ministry of Commerce: Resolutely opposes US sanctions on two Chinese enterprises, reserves the right to take necessary measures
China's Ministry of Commerce: Resolutely opposes US sanctions on two Chinese enterprises, reserves the right to take necessary measures
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Trump says great progress has been made in US-Iran negotiations and claims the US military destroyed Iranian air defense installations
Donald Trump stated that great progress has been made in US-Iran negotiations and claimed that the US military destroyed Iranian air defense installations. US President Donald Trump stated that Washin
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US State Department Offers Up to $20 Million Reward for Information Related to Iran's Nuclear Program
The U.S. Department of State's "Rewards for Justice" program has announced a reward of up to $20 million, along with potential relocation assistance, for information regarding Iran's nuclear program,
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According to Xinhua News Agency, China has expressed concern over US trade restrictive measures targeting China.
According to Xinhua News Agency, China has expressed concern over US trade restrictive measures targeting China.
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Trump Says Both Russia and Ukraine Want a Deal
Trump Says Both Russia and Ukraine Want a Deal
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Trump says Iran's air defense installations have been destroyed by the US
Trump says Iran's air defense installations have been destroyed by the US
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Trump on talks with Iran: We are in negotiations with the Iranian side, wait and see the outcome
Trump on talks with Iran: We are in negotiations with the Iranian side, wait and see the outcome
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According to Al Jazeera: The Prime Minister of Qatar stated that mediation efforts are continuing in order to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control.
According to Al Jazeera: The Prime Minister of Qatar stated that mediation efforts are continuing in order to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control.
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Qatar denies reports that "US and Iran failed to reach an agreement," stating that both sides continue to work toward a deal.
Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, posted on social media to refute reports that the US and Iran have failed to reach an agreement, stating that such false cla
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Iranian air defense forces announced that they shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island.
Iran's air defense forces announced they have shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island, according to a military statement reported by Iran's state television IRIB, following earlier reports by loca
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U.S. Central Command stated that the situation around Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz is "relatively calm."
The U.S. Central Command stated that the situation around Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz is "relatively calm." Earlier, Iranian state media reported that explosions were heard and two projectile
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Qatar's International Media Office has denied reports that "the US and Iran failed to reach an agreement."
The Qatar International Media Office has denied reports that the United States and Iran have failed to reach an agreement. Qatari officials stated that circulating online claims—attributing to the Pri
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Iranian state media reported that "aircraft sounds" were heard and two projectile impacts occurred on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian state media reported that the sound of "aircraft" was heard over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, followed by two projectile impacts. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA),
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Qatari Prime Minister Calls on US and Iran Not to Wait for "Perfect Moment" to Reach Peace Agreement
Speaking in a public interview at the University of Oxford, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated that the United States and Iran should
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Azizi, head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, stated that the US and Israel will be made to pay a price.
Ebrahim Azizi, Head of the National Security Committee of the Iranian Parliament, posted on X that Iran will not let US President Donald Trump "leave the region without cost and reparations," adding t
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May 2026 Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin Fluctuates Around $77,000 Amid Continuous ETF Outflows and Geopolitical Impacts
In May 2026, the crypto market experienced a correction after the Bitcoin price surpassed $80,000, leading to a tug-of-war between bulls and bears around $77,000. US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows for several consecutive days, totaling over $1.5 billion, while Ethereum ETFs also faced capital pressure. The escalation of geopolitical conflict between the US and Iran was considered one of the main drivers of cautious market sentiment and capital outflows. Despite the complex macroeconomic environment, venture capital funding in the crypto space rebounded significantly in May, demonstrating the industry's internal resilience and development.
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Bitcoin Back to $70,000: Amid Macroeconomic Pressures and Geopolitical Turmoil, What Is Supporting the Price?
After the price of Bitcoin once again surpassed $70,000 in March 2026, it has recently (July 2026) pulled back amid macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, fluctuating around $64,000.Although the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF attracted significant institutional capital following its approval in early 2024, there have also been recent outflows. This article will conduct an in-depth analysis of current external pressures—including inflation, high interest rates, and geopolitical conflicts—and explore key supporting factors such as institutional investors, long-term holders, and the halving effect at Bitcoin, while examining the perspectives of both bulls and bears.
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