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Iran is 'open' to talks on Strait of Hormuz, Iranian FM says - Middle East conflict on 15 March

Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues to launch wide‑scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure in the west. This live report tracks the latest developments.

Six more people evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan

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Six more people evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan

The process of evacuating foreign diplomats and citizens from Iran to Azerbaijan through the Astara state border crossing continues on Sunday (15 March), ensuring smooth and efficient transit for those arriving.

Trump threatens more attacks on Iran’s Kharg Island, presses allies on Hormuz

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Middle East tension

Trump threatens more attacks on Iran’s Kharg Island, presses allies on Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran vowed to step up its response and the war showed no sign of ending on Sunday ( 15 March).

Indian LPG shipments navigate Strait of Hormuz despite blockage by Iran

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Middle East Conflict

Indian LPG shipments navigate Strait of Hormuz despite blockage by Iran

Two Indian-flagged tankers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, carrying 92,700 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), are en route to India despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday (14 March).

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Middle East Conflict

Iran tells civilians to avoid UAE ports as conflict widens in Gulf: Middle East conflict on 14 March

A widening conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has triggered escalating military strikes across the Middle East, disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and raised concerns over global energy supplies. This live report tracks the latest developments.

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Middle East Conflict

Six U.S. service members killed in Iraq plane crash: Middle East conflict on 13 March

All six U.S. service members aboard a plane that crashed in western on Iraq on Thursday have died, the U.S. military confirmed on Friday (13 March). Meanwhile, one French soldier was killed in a drone attack in the Erbil region of northern Iraq, President Emmanuel Macron announced.

Netanyahu's veiled threat to Iran's new Supreme Leader in first remarks since conflict with Tehran began

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Middle East Conflict

Netanyahu's veiled threat to Iran's new Supreme Leader in first remarks since conflict with Tehran began

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued veiled threats to Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and Hezbollah on Thursday (12 March), during his first press conference since the conflict with Iran began.

'Utterly unlawful': Iran slams UN resolution criticising attacks on U.S. bases

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View from Iran

'Utterly unlawful': Iran slams UN resolution criticising attacks on U.S. bases

Iran reacted to the UN Security Council resolution condemning attacks on U.S. bases in regional countries, saying it neglected Tehran’s right to self-defence and demonstrated that the world body is being misused as an instrument to serve Washington’s interests.

Fighting between Israel and Iran continues as U.S. and French militaries report deaths - Friday, 13 March 2026

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Middle East conflict

Fighting between Israel and Iran continues as U.S. and French militaries report deaths - Friday, 13 March 2026

Israel and Iran continued to exchange strikes on Friday (13 March), as the U.S. and French militaries reported deaths in Iraq, and the U.N. launched a $325 million appeal to help Lebanon, where a seventh of the population have left their homes since fighting began.

Prices soar in Turkmenistan as Iran war continues

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Middle East Conflict

Prices soar in Turkmenistan as Iran war continues

Prices are rising sharply in Turkmenistan after the war disrupted imports from neighbouring Iran, a major supplier of fruit, vegetables, construction materials and cigarettes. Retailers and consumers warn the shortages are already driving up costs.

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