Iran

Leaders

Rubio Defends Trump Remarks on Pope Leo Over Iran

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pushed back on comments that President Donald Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of “endangering Catholics” over his stance on the Iran war, saying his early remarks had been mischaracterised, according to Al Jazeera.

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Conflicts & Security

U.S. Prioritizes ‘Safe Path’ Through Hormuz in Project Freedom

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated securing a 'safe path' through the Strait of Hormuz is a top priority under its 'Project Freedom' initiative, according to a recent Al Jazeera interview.

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US Politics

Trump Says Hormuz Operation Paused as Tensions Ease

U.S. President Donald Trump said the Hormuz operation has been paused as the U.S. and Iran continue talks, according to a live report from Al Jazeera.

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US Politics

Trump Pauses Strait of Hormuz Operation in Bid for Iran Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, in an effort to allow time for a deal to end the war with Iran. The move comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.

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Naher Osten

Krieg in Iran: Kerosinpreise explodieren

Der Krieg zwischen den USA, Israel und Iran hat die Kerosinpreise weltweit stark steigen lassen. Airlines spüren die wirtschaftlichen Auswirkungen.

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Middle East

Iran War Sent Jet Fuel Prices Sky-High

Jet fuel prices have more than doubled since the start of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, causing airlines to cut services and, in some cases, shut down entirely, according to reports from multiple sources.

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Cine

La 2ª parte de ‘Devil Wears Prada’ recauda 77 millones y genera debate artístico

La secuela de 'Devil Wears Prada' recaudó 77 millones de dólares en Estados Unidos, mientras una pintura digital del filme generó controversia sobre arte generado por IA.

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Política de EE.UU.

EE.UU. ataca siete embarcaciones iraníes en el estrecho de Ormuz

El presidente Donald Trump informó que EE.UU. atacó siete embarcaciones rápidas de Irán en el estrecho de Ormuz para ayudar a liberar embarcaciones varadas.

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Nature

Staaten sollen Öl-Gewinne besteuern – 2,7 Billionen Dollar 2023

Die gestiegenen Energiepreise haben fossilen Unternehmen 2023 Milliarden eingebracht. Ein Bericht fordert, diese Gewinne zu besteuern und für die Kriseinzahlung zu nutzen.

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Energía y Materias Primas

Precios del petróleo suben 6% tras violencia en el estrecho de Ormuz

Los precios del petróleo subieron casi 6% al tocar los 114,44 dólares el barril, tras informes de ataques entre EE.UU. e Irán en el estrecho de Ormuz.

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Energy & Commodities

Oil Prices Surge as Violence Flares in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices surged as tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude rising nearly 6 percent to $114.44 a barrel. The US military reported destroying six Iranian boats, while an Iranian source denied the claim, according to Al Jazeera.

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Conflicts & Security

Dangerous Escalation: World Condemns Iran After UAE Attacks

The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted 15 missiles and four drones fired from Iran, marking the first attacks since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on April 8. World leaders have condemned the incidents as a dangerous escalation.

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Nature

States Should Tax Windfall Oil Profits to Fund Crisis Recovery

The recent surge in fossil fuel prices has generated massive windfall profits for energy companies, prompting calls for governments to tax these gains and use the funds to support crisis recovery, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

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US Politics

Hormuz Tensions Push Ceasefire to Brink as Trump Threatens Iran

US President Donald Trump warned Iran would be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if it attacked US ships, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push the truce between the two countries to the brink, according to Al Jazeera.

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US Politics

US Strikes Iranian Fast Boats Amid Gulf Tensions

President Donald Trump said the US has struck seven Iranian 'fast boats' in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington seeks to guide stranded ships out of the Gulf through the largely closed waterway, according to BBC.

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