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Lebanon runs the risk of becoming a forever front in the Iran-Israel conflict
Relief in sight for thousands of seafarers trapped in Gulf
UAE hails US-Iran agreement and calls for protection of maritime routes
Shipping companies welcome reopening of strait – if safety is guaranteed
Israel insists it will not leave Lebanon as Netanyahu flounders over deal
US envoy Tom Barrack in Baghdad to show support for Ali Al Zaidi’s government
Fifa World Cup 2026 complete fixture guide and schedule
Strait of Hormuz to critical minerals, G7 summit is all about sharing resources
Who won the Iran war?
US and Iran agree peace framework and reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The world is spending more on defence than on peace. This is self-defeating
US-Iran deal welcomed by many but scepticism abounds
What we know: Inside the US-Iran agreement to end the war
Why a US-Iran deal will not guarantee security in the Arab world
Revealed: Qatar and Pakistan's crucial role in drafting US-Iran peace deal
The guns have fallen silent, but for Trump and Iran that's the easy part