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Massive US-Israeli strikes hit Iran after Trump threat
AFP, Published on 31/03/2026
» TEHRAN - US and Israeli strikes hit military facilities in central Iran, damaged a major religious site in the northwest and provoked power cuts Tuesday, after President Donald Trump threatened to blow up the country’s oil and energy plants.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
Iran Guards issue warning after Trump pushes deadline
AFP, Published on 27/03/2026
» Iran’s Revolutionary Guards urged civilians across the Middle East Friday to stay away from areas near US forces, ramping up their threats despite President Donald Trump’s claim talks to end the month-long war were “going well”.
Iran vets friendly ships for Hormuz passage: trackers
AFP, Published on 18/03/2026
» LONDON - Iran is selecting ships from friendly countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade waterway cut off by the Middle East war, data trackers indicated Tuesday.
Thousands of Chinese boats mass at sea, raising questions
AFP, Published on 13/03/2026
» TAIPEI — Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated actions that experts believe are part of Beijing's preparations for a potential regional crisis or conflict.
Iran targets fuel facilities, sending oil soaring again
AFP, Published on 12/03/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets on Thursday, hours after two oil tankers were hit, sending crude prices soaring again despite record reserve releases.
Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» PARIS — Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Wednesday:
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» WASHINGTON — Here are the latest events in the Middle East war:
France, allies preparing bid to 'gradually' reopen Strait of Hormuz
AFP, Published on 10/03/2026
» ABOARD THE FRENCH AIRCRAFT CARRIER CHARLES DE GAULLE - France and its allies are preparing a "defensive" mission to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Emmanuel Macron said Monday as the Middle East war entered its second week.
10 vessels attacked in Hormuz Strait: analysts
AFP, Published on 09/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - About 10 vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz have come under attack since Iran blocked the strategic waterway in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes, data analysis groups report.