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The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?
Trump teased an Iran deal that didn't come, but markets soared. Here’s why it keeps happening ○
As oil reserves and munitions stockpiles reportedly dwindle, analysts wonder how much longer markets will pounce when the Trump admin. dangles an Iran deal.
War on Iran: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign defence pact ⊖
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a story from Al Jazeera 🚨 › Al Jazeera English
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.
‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission ⊖⊖
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a story from Al Jazeera 🚨 › Al Jazeera English
The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.
Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon, but it has an expiry date ⊖
Iran can exploit dependence on Hormuz today, but prolonged disruption will erode that leverage
Iran’s oil exports stall and Kharg Island idles under US blockade ⊖
US naval blockade appears to be halting tankers from carrying Tehran’s crude
Iran hopes to deal Trump a blow at midterms by keeping him entangled in war ⊖⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
By dragging out talks, Tehran aims to damage the US president politically, but some fear a bruised and weakened Trump could only prolong the conflict
Tehran has set out a protracted negotiating timet…
Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs ⊖⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up prices
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Global food prices have hit their highest level in thr…
Why Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran ○
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University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape explains why US President Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran.
Houthi strikes hit Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know ⊖⊖
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a story from Al Jazeera 🚨 › Al Jazeera English
Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.