What’s the significance of UAE’s Fujairah, hit on Monday?
If confirmed, it would be Iran’s first attack on the UAE since the US-Iran ceasefire took effect on April 8.
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aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
Hegseth says US ‘hasn’t capitulated on anything’ regarding Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a reporter the US had not capitulated on its demands from Iran.
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aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
Hegseth says US blockade on Iran ‘gift to the world’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US has gifted the world a ‘powerful red, white, and blue dome’.
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aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
Iran’s football team shows World Cup readiness with social media posts
Videos from tournament kit reveal photo shoot and images from training sessions highlighting Team Melli's preparations.
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aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
‘Dangerous escalation’: World condemns Iran after attacks on UAE
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain denounce strikes, as Germany, UK and Canada urge Iran to return to talks.
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aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
Tackling methane emissions key for climate change and energy security: IEA
Dealing with emissions could help alleviate effects of Iran crisis on global energy supply, says report.
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aljazeera.com
04.05.2026
US official says China is ‘funding’ Iran, urges Beijing to help open Hormuz
Scott Bessent says US has 'absolute control' of Hormuz, but calls on China to 'step up' with diplomacy to reopen strait.
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aljazeera.com
04.05.2026
UAE reports missile and drone strikes incoming from Iran
There are no immediate reports of casualties. There has been no immediate comment from Iran.
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aljazeera.com
04.05.2026
NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on defence
The US president has accused some NATO countries of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran.
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aljazeera.com
04.05.2026
Crew of Iranian ship seized by US forces evacuated to Pakistan, gov’t says
Twenty-two crew members from the seized Iranian ship MV Touska have been transferred to Pakistan for repatriation.
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aljazeera.com
04.05.2026
Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific
Sanae Takaichi makes comments during a visit to Australia, where she signs agreements on energy supplies.
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aljazeera.com
04.05.2026
What’s Iran’s 14-point proposal to end the war? And will Trump accept it?
Trump is reviewing Iran's latest proposal to end the war, but the mistrust between the two sides is a big obstacle.
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aljazeera.com
03.05.2026
China blocks US sanctions against five ‘teapot’ refineries
Ministry of Commerce says sanctions against refineries accused of importing Iranian oil violate international law.
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aljazeera.com
03.05.2026
Millions of jobs lost as Iranians battle ‘Operation Economic Fury’
A fragile ceasefire may have paused the US-Israeli war on Iran, but the economic cost is crippling life in Tehran.
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aljazeera.com
03.05.2026
Trump reviews Iran’s peace proposal, expresses doubts it’s ‘acceptable’
US president says he is considering the 14-point peace plan, but warns strikes could resume if Tehran 'misbehaves'.
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aljazeera.com
03.05.2026
The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".
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bbc.com
03.05.2026
Spirit Airlines collapses amid rising fuel costs from war on Iran
US budget carrier Spirit Airlines shuts down after talks for a government bailout failed.
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aljazeera.com
03.05.2026
Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating
On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.
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bbc.com
02.05.2026
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
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bbc.com
02.05.2026
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
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bbc.com
02.05.2026