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Israel fully ready to strike Iran - report; US withdraws non-essential personnel from Middle East | LIVE BLOG
I24 News
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Israel at war Day 615: US news outlets reported that Israel is ready to launch an attack on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities. Out of fears that the strike will lead to an Iranian counterattack against US interests in the Middle East, the Trump...
Israel ‘fully ready’ to strike Iran as Trump warns Middle East about to get ‘dangerous’ & US withdraws embassy staff
The Sun
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June 12, 2025
ISRAEL is reportedly "fully ready" to launch a military strike against Iran within days - and without the backing of the United States. It comes amid the Trump administration's efforts to secure a deal with Tehran aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear...
Israel 'Fully Ready' To Launch Operation In Iran As Tensions Grip Middle East: Report
News18
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June 12, 2025
Last Updated:June 12, 2025, 08:52 IST Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran in the next few possible days, sources suggest as tensions have escalated in Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (IMAGE: AFP)Israel is...
Middle East: US withdraws embassy staff amid Iran tensions
Deutsche Welle
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June 12, 2025
Skip next section Trump says US personnel being moved from potentially 'dangerous' Middle East 06/12/2025June 12, 2025Trump says US personnel being moved from potentially 'dangerous' Middle East US President Donald Trump said US personnel were...
Middle East shipping routes on alert amid rising US-Iran-Israel tensions
Splash 247
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June 12, 2025
A rare and urgent joint advisory issued by United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa, and Joint Maritime Information Centre has set alarm bells ringing for ship operators passing through the Middle East....
Iran FM meets with UN special envoy for Syria in Oslo
Mehr News Agency
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June 12, 2025
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged their views on bilateral ties, recent developments in Syria and issues of the mutual interest. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Norway on Tuesday to participate in the 22nd annual Oslo...
'Iran can't have nuclear weapons', says Trump as US decides to pull troops, non-essential staff from Middle East
The Week
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US President Donald Trump said he has ordered the withdrawal of troops and non-essential staff from the Middle East citing "rising tensions in the region". The development comes amid reports of Israel preparing to strike nuclear sites in Iran....
US on edge as Iran ‘readies’ itself for possible Israeli strike; troops, staff pulled from Middle East
Mint
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June 12, 2025
The United States is on a high alert over anticipation that Israeli forces would carry out an attack against Iran's nuclear program, authorising some of its troops and embassy staff members to leave the Middle East. Earlier, Iran has threatened to...
'Dangerous Place': Trump Pulls US Personnel Out Of Middle East Citing Security Risks
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said US personnel were being moved out of the Middle East because "it could be a dangerous place," adding that the United States would not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Reuters...
US asks nonessential staff to return from Middle East as tensions rise
The Federal
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June 12, 2025
Washington, Jun 12 (AP) The United States is drawing down the presence of staffers who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East and their loved ones due to the potential for regional unrest, the State Department and military said...
US reduces embassy staffs in Middle East
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 12, 2025
WASHINGTON -- The United States is drawing down the presence of staffers who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East along with their loved ones because of the potential for regional unrest, the State Department and military said...
US reduces presence of staffers not deemed essential in Middle East as tensions rise — Trump adds: ‘Could be dangerous place’
New York Post
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June 12, 2025
The United States is drawing down the presence of staffers who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East and their loved ones due to the potential for regional unrest, the State Department and military said Wednesday. The State...
Oil prices decline amid market caution over Middle East tensions
News.Az
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A day earlier, both Brent and WTI surged more than 4% to their highest since early April. U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. was moving personnel because the Middle East "could be a dangerous place". He also said the U.S. would not allow...
Oil slips as traders mull Middle East tension
BusinessLIVE
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Houston/Singapore — Oil prices eased on Thursday, reversing gains made earlier in the Asian trading session, as market participants assessed a US decision to move personnel from the Middle East ahead of talks with Iran over the latter’s...
Trump Orders US Personnel Out of Middle East; Iran Tensions Escalate
News Central TV
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June 12, 2025
United States President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that US personnel are being withdrawn from parts of the Middle East after heightened fears of conflict with Iran and a breakdown in nuclear negotiations. Speaking to reporters in...
US authorizes partial evacuation of Middle East embassies
Global Village Space
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June 12, 2025
The US has begun evacuating non-essential personnel and family members from its embassies and military bases in the Middle East in light of escalating tensions with Iran. The move follows President Donald Trump’s accusation that Tehran is...
Gold Prices Push Higher on Middle East Instability and Easing US Inflation
Investing
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June 12, 2025
Gold prices surged to new heights this week, bolstered by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and signs of easing inflation in the United States. As uncertainty mounts in the region, investors are flocking to gold, traditionally seen...
US reduces presence of non-essential staffers in Middle East
1News
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The United States is drawing down the presence of staffers who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East and their loved ones due to the potential for regional unrest, the State Department and military said. The State Department...
Australian Dollar Declines Amid Escalating Tensions In Middle East
myMotherLode - California
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Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:35 AM EDT Image Source: Unsplash The Australian Dollar declines due to dampened risk sentiment amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions. Australia’s Consumer Inflation Expectations came in at 5% in June, above the previous...
Trump deploys more troops to Los Angeles than in Syria, Iraq
Madhyamam
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June 12, 2025
Los Angeles: President Trump deploys more troops to crack down protests against his immigration policies in the city of Los Angeles (LA) in California. Around 4,000 National Guard personnel and over 700 active duty Marines are in LA, way more than...