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Iran-US War: Ceasefire Tensions and Regional Escalation
A fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US is being tested by military incidents including drone attacks, ship strikes, and threats of retaliation. Multiple regional actors—UAE, Kuwait, Qatar—are reporting hostile drone activity and vessel strikes in the Gulf as diplomatic efforts continue through mediators like Qatar and Pakistan. The conflict is affecting global oil supplies and maritime commerce.
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- UAE says it intercepted two Iranian drones
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- Iran warns of retaliation as US tensions threaten fragile peace talks
- US Secretary of State Rubio and Qatari PM discuss Iran mediation in Miami
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- US-Iran ceasefire tested near Qatar as Trump awaits ceasefire response
- Qatar says cargo ship hit by drone off its coast
- Kuwait says 'hostile drones' detected in airspace
- Bulk carrier struck by 'unknown projectile' near Qatari waters
- IRGC warns against interference with Iranian commercial vessels
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- Two wins, two losses: What India, Pakistan have learned a year after war
- Report outlines phased US Iran framework to end conflict
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- Pakistan army chief says mediation efforts aimed at lasting peace