Iran

Middle East

British couple jailed in Iran: 10-year sentence sparks calls for action

Lindsay and Craig, a British couple, were sentenced to 10 years in Iran on espionage charges they deny, saying they're likely to be in prison for a long time.

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Corporate

10 Billion Meals at Risk Due to Iran War

Billions of meals could be lost weekly due to disruptions in fertiliser supply caused by the war in Iran, according to the chief executive of Yara, one of the world's largest fertiliser producers.

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Staatschefs

König Charles erinnert Trump spielerisch an Rolle als Canadas Staatsoberhaupt

König Charles erinnerte US-Präsident Donald Trump spielerisch an seine Rolle als Staatsoberhaupt Kanadas während eines Vortrags im Weißen Haus.

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Diplomacia y Comercio

Precios del petróleo superan los 126 dólares tras amenaza de Trump

El petróleo subió a 126 dólares por barril mientras el presidente Donald Trump advirtió que el bloqueo naval de los puertos iraníes podría durar meses.

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Diplomatie & Handel

Ölpreise steigen auf 126 Dollar – Trump warnt vor monatelangem Iran-Embargo

Die Ölpreise stiegen auf über 126 Dollar je Barrel, nachdem US-Präsident Donald Trump ein monatelanges Seeblockade-Szenario gegen Iran andeutete. Der Handel fürchten eine langfristige Störung der Ölversorgung durch den Hormuz-Streifen.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Trump warns Iran blockade could last ‘months’ as oil prices hit $126

Oil prices surged past $126 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump warned the naval blockade of Iranian ports could last 'months if needed,' spooking global markets and raising fears of a prolonged disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Afrika

Drei Schiffe in einer Woche gekapert – Sorge vor Wiederkehr der Piraterie

Drei Schiffe wurden in der Woche an der Küste von Somalia gekapert. Das löst Sorgen um eine Wiederkehr der Piraterie aus.

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Energía y Materias Primas

Precio del petróleo supera los $118 tras informes de bloqueo prolongado de Irán

El precio del petróleo subió tras informes de que EE.UU. se prepara para un bloqueo prolongado de Irán, según BBC.

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Energie & Rohstoffe

Ölpreis steigt auf über 118 Dollar nach Berichten über ‘ausgedehnten’ Iran-Embargo

Der Ölpreis ist gestiegen, nachdem der US-Präsident Donald Trump angekündigt hat, das Embargo gegen den Iran auszudehnen, berichtet die BBC.

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Africa

Fears Resurgence Somali Piracy After 3 Vessels Hijacked

Three vessels have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia in the past week, raising fears of a resurgence in piracy around the Horn of Africa, according to the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO).

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Conflicts & Security

Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack

Five former US officials, including a retired military lawyer, have criticized the Pentagon for not acknowledging potential American involvement in a deadly strike on an Iranian school earlier this year. According to the BBC, the lack of transparency is unusual compared to past incidents.

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Energy & Commodities

Oil Price Soars Above $118 After Reports of Extended Iran Blockade

Oil prices have surged following reports that the US is preparing for an 'extended' blockade of Iran, according to BBC.

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US Politics

Trump Attacks Kentucky Rep. Massie, GOP Unites Behind Rival

President Donald Trump on Wednesday attacked Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie as 'disloyal to America' and backed his GOP primary challenger, highlighting growing tensions within the party over the Iran war and political loyalty.

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US Politics

Trump Skeptical of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Proposal, Talks Stall

U.S. President Donald Trump is skeptical of Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Wall Street Journal. The stalled negotiations highlight tensions over war-ending measures and nuclear talks.

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Diplomatie & Handel

Iran bietet Deal für Hormuz an – Trump reagiert nicht

Iran hat den USA einen neuen Vorschlag zur Beendigung des Krieges und Wiedereröffnung des Hormuz-Straits unterbreitet, berichten Axios und andere Quellen.

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