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Iran Tensions

Rubio calls on Europe to shoulder Iran responsibilities

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a two-day visit to Rome on Friday, aiming to ease tensions with Pope Leo and calling on European nations to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz.

08 May 2026-20:03
UAE’s Fujairah port cleared of oil tankers after reported strikes

The UAE’s strategic Fujairah port has reportedly been emptied of oil tankers, with maritime tracking data indicating a disruption to crude loading operations and expectations of a further decline in oil exports next month.

06 May 2026-11:59
UAE reportedly deporting thousands of Pakistani workers amid Iran tensions

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates are reportedly carrying out a large-scale deportation campaign targeting Pakistani workers, with allegations that tens of thousands have been expelled, their bank accounts frozen, and their savings confiscated amid heightened regional tensions following recent US-Israeli actions against Iran.

05 May 2026-16:04
Why are condom prices rising and why is it trending in China

A warning about higher condom prices has gone viral across China, drawing widespread attention on social media platforms such as Sina Weibo.

24 Apr 2026-22:00
Trump: US may ‘stop by’ Cuba after it deals with Iran

13 Apr 2026-21:27
Majority of world’s top billionaires lose $170B amid global tensions

Seven of the world’s top 10 richest people have seen their combined fortunes shrink by about $170.3 billion so far this year as geopolitical tensions intensified following a major conflict in the Middle East.

02 Apr 2026-16:58
What is driving the current US-Iran tensions

Tensions between United States and Iran have intensified due to a combination of military, political, and strategic factors. At the core of the confrontation lies a long standing rivalry shaped by regional influence, nuclear ambitions, and competing security doctrines.

31 Mar 2026-17:30
What if the US withdraws from the Iran war?

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

30 Mar 2026-15:58
Strait of Hormuz Conflict: Tensions on the rise

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has established a task force to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric.

30 Mar 2026-11:00
Israel strikes Iran and Beirut as Hormuz tensions rise

Israel has launched new strikes on Iran and Lebanon as the conflict in the region intensifies, with growing fears of wider escalation.

21 Mar 2026-10:52