Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for US strikes after a wedding was hit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired on U. S. allies in the Gulf early Wednesday following a night of American bombardment that Iranian officials say included a deadly strike on a wedding party. The latest violence came after a monthlong lull in fighting. The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for U. S. President Donald Trump’s Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections. Fighting has escalated...
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- New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says
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- After criticism, Canadas CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks terrorism
- Colombia captures a suspected Tren de Aragua gang leader as US security ties deepen
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
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Thu, 27 Aug 2026
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