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What is the aim of the U.S. strike on Iran during ongoing talks?

The United States launched strikes against Iranian military-related targets after accusing Iran of involvement in attacks against U.S. assets in the Persian Gulf region.

10 Jun 2026-05:43
Alan Cafruny: The US cannot successfully invade Iran - INTERVIEW

The escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran is increasingly affecting not only the Middle East but also the global economy. Strikes on military and coastal facilities, attacks in the Persian Gulf, the threat of disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and growing domestic opposition to the conflict in the United States have raised the risk of a prolonged crisis with far-reaching and unpredictable consequences.

09 Jun 2026-08:42
Kuwait resumes air traffic after brief suspension over Iranian attacks

06 Jun 2026-12:55
Qatar Airways increases Dubai flights in phased expansion plan

Qatar Airways continues to increase its capacity between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by gradually expanding frequencies between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from two to five daily services, starting 5 June 2026.

05 Jun 2026-11:02
UAE calls for unified Gulf stance after Iran attacks

United Arab Emirates has called for a unified Gulf stance after Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, according to senior presidential adviser Anwar Gargash.

03 Jun 2026-13:48
Iran’s IRGC says retaliatory strikes ‘should serve as a lesson’ for US

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released a statement through its public relations department providing additional details on overnight attacks in the Gulf.

03 Jun 2026-10:32
US to cut off Iranian airlines from landing spots and fuel

The United States is drastically escalating its economic campaign against Iran, targeting the country's aviation industry with severe new restrictions. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Biden administration will attempt to completely cut off Iranian airlines from international landing spots, refueling services, and global ticket sales.

28 May 2026-23:56
Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei warns US will no longer have ‘safe haven’ in the Gulf

26 May 2026-11:56
UAE and Israel: Secret alliance against Iran

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specialises in inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

18 May 2026-15:23
Iran warns Gulf of Oman could become 'graveyard' for US ships

Iran threatened to confront the United States over what it described as a naval blockade, with a top military adviser to the country’s Supreme Leader warning that the Gulf of Oman could become a “graveyard” for US ships if tensions continue to escalate.

18 May 2026-09:56