Tag: #MiddleEastConflict
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World Bank Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 2.5% as Middle East Conflict Sparks Global Economic Concerns
New Delhi, June 13, 2026: The World Bank cuts the global growth forecast to 2.5% for 2026, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East, surging energy prices, renewed inflationary pressures, and increasing uncertainty in global financial markets. The latest report has raised concerns among policymakers, investors, and businesses worldwide as the global economy faces another…
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Iran Claims to Shoot Down Second US F-35; Pilot Unlikely to Have Ejected
Tehran [Iran], April 3:Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for shooting down a second US F-35 fighter jet over central Iran. Iranian officials stated that the IRGC struck the jet with a modern air-defence system and that the pilot likely did not eject due to the severity of the crash. IRGC Downs Second…
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US-Israeli Strikes on Iran’s B1 Bridge Lead to Deaths and Injuries
Tehran, April 3 – A series of US-Israeli strikes on the B1 Bridge in Karaj, Iran, resulted in at least eight civilian deaths and 95 injuries. The attack targeted the vital infrastructure, causing significant casualties in the surrounding area. Details of the Attack Among the victims were Iranian travelers and local residents near the bridge.…
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Trump Warns Iran of Severe Action, Says U.S. “On the Cusp” of Ending Tehran’s Threat
Washington DC, US – April 2: U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran on Wednesday, stating that the country could face “extremely hard” military action in the next two to three weeks. Trump emphasized that the U.S. was “on the cusp” of ending what he called Tehran’s “sinister threat” to the U.S.…
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Sensex and Nifty Drop Over 2% Following Trump’s Address on Middle East Conflict
New Delhi, India – April 2: Indian equity markets experienced a sharp decline on Thursday morning. Investors reacted negatively to U.S. President Donald Trump’s address about the escalating Middle East conflict. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 both fell over two percent within minutes of the market opening, erasing the gains from the previous…
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Iran FM Araghchi at UN: ‘Defence Will Continue as Long as Needed’ Amid Ongoing Strikes
Geneva, Switzerland | March 27, 2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned recent strikes on civilian infrastructure while addressing a session at the United Nations in Geneva. He stated that Iran will continue its defence efforts “as long as it is needed” amid escalating tensions. Iran Condemns Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure Araghchi criticized…
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Drone Activity Disrupts Amazon AWS Bahrain Region Amid Middle East Conflict
San Francisco, USA | March 24:Amazon confirmed that its cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), faced disruption in its Bahrain region due to drone activity linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The incident marks the second time in a month that AWS operations in the region have been affected by military-related activity. Cloud…
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Large Explosions Rock Tehran as Airstrikes Hit Multiple Districts
Tehran, March 23: Multiple explosions shook Tehran on Monday after a series of targeted airstrikes hit key areas across the capital, causing significant damage and raising concerns over escalating regional tensions. According to Fars News Agency, the strikes impacted several districts, including Districts 1, 4, 11, 13, and 21. Loud blasts were reported near major…
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Iran Warns of Severe Response After Qatar Fuel Facility Attack Amid Israel Conflict
Middle East Tensions Rise as Iran Targets Energy Infrastructure Tehran, March 19: Tensions in the Middle East have increased sharply. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for attacking fuel facilities in Qatar. Moreover, it warned that any further action against Iran will trigger a much stronger response. IRGC Confirms Attack Under Operation…
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IDF Attempts Assassination of Iran Intelligence Chief Ismail Khataib: Reports
Tel Aviv, March 18, 2026: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly attempted to assassinate Ismail Khataib during a targeted strike, according to Israeli media reports. Strike Attempt Reported by Israeli Media According to reports, the strike took place on Tuesday night. Sources indicated that the operation was carried out successfully, but officials have not confirmed…