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World · Middle East · Asia · Europe · Russia · China · DiplomacyAirline fuel costs jump 78 percent in past year amid war with Iran
As the war in Iran passes the 100-day mark, the cost for America’s airline industry is mounting. On Friday, a report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) stated that U.S. airlines paid nearly $6.5 billion in fuel costs in April. That was up more than 26 percent from March and up 78 percent from…
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Iran announces end to attacks on Israel
Iran on Monday announced an end to its latest ballistic missile attacks on Israel, with the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) telling state media that it was a “complete success.” Iran’s military warned, however, that operations would resume if Israel restarts attacks on Lebanon, which has been a condition of the ceasefire between Iran and…
Iran dismisses reports US could use its assets to compensate allies
Iran on Sunday rejected reports claiming the U.S. could use some of Tehran’s assets to compensate regional allies for war damages. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in a post on X that Iran’s neighbors were “not in a position to demand reparations” and Tehran’s assets were “neither war spoils for Washington nor a payment…
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Israel, Iran attack each other for first time since ceasefire
Israel and Iran traded attacks on Monday for the first time since a fragile ceasefire agreement was struck in April, sparking concerns of a resumed conflict in the Middle East. Israel said it struck petrochemical facilities in Mahshahr that produce “unique materials that serve as critical components for the development of ballistic missiles.” Israeli forces…