Transcript: Trump’s ‘war of whim’ in Iran
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Trump’s ‘war of whim’ in Iran
The US and Israeli war in the Middle East is altering the shape of the region and the world.
Russia is helping Iran to target US military assets in Middle East
Tehran using intelligence shared by Moscow to launch retaliatory drone and missile attacks
Starmer’s pledge to cut living costs rocked by Middle East war
Conflict dashes hope of interest rate cuts and leaves prime minister under fire from left and right
In the centre of the storm: what does the Iran war mean for Dubai?
Test comes for city that sold itself as metropolis of peace and stability as UAE’s ambitions threatened
A turbulent week for financial markets
Investors risk being too complacent about war in the Middle East
Is the nightmare scenario for global energy here?
The Iran crisis is unfolding in a world in which oil and gas supplies are more diversified than in previous decades
Ships in Gulf declare themselves Chinese to dodge attack
At least 10 vessels have changed transponder messages in apparent attempt to avoid becoming targets