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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again citing Israeli strikes and US 'bad faith'
Middle East
Iran has closed the important waterway again after a brief reopening, citing Israeli military strikes in Lebanon and what it calls US 'bad faith' over a breach of treaty commitments
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Iran Supreme Leader mocks 'desperate' Trump as US President changes tone on naval blockade
Donald Trump
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has taunted Donald Trump as 'desperate' after accepting a peace deal to end the three-month conflict
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Donald Trump threatens to hit Iran 'even harder' and get 'a little bit nasty'
Donald Trump
Donald Trump has warned Iran the US could "hit them even harder" and get "a little bit nasty" if it refuses to agree to a peace deal
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Trump issues 'raring to go' warning over Iran 'bombing' if ceasefire talks falter
Donald Trump
US Vice President JD Vance will again lead the American delegation
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Trump announces Iran ceasefire as Strait of Hormuz to reopen
Middle East war
President Donald Trump has offered to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened - here's his full statement
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Simon Harris delivers blunt message on cost of living help as fuel crisis escalates
Cost of Living
Tanaiste Simon Harris has ruled out introducing new cost of living supports for now and warned that the energy crisis could become more challenging in the months ahead.
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Trump 'sends ceasefire plan’ to Iran as Middle East conflict spirals
Donald Trump
“Very good and productive” conversations had taken place, according to the U.S. President
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British Dubai influencers slammed for tone-deaf posts amid Middle East conflict
Middle East war
A string of high-profile Brits living in the Gulf nation have been accused of sanitising reality while tensions escalate across the Middle East
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Ireland fuel relief coming within days as 3 groups set to benefit
Petrol prices
The Government will announce short term fuel relief measures within days targeting three areas as prices surge.
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Iran launches drone strike on Kuwait oil refinery as oil prices soar
Middle East war
The oil refinery has been hit by more drone strikes as the global economy has rocked and oil prices have skyrocketed
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Horror 'black rain' amid Iran war can cause heart attacks and early death
Iran
Toxic smoke and 'black rain' engulfed Tehran after US-Israeli strikes on multiple oil infrastructures in Iran — and there are severe health risks that come with the 'unprecedented' situation.
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Trump vows to 'massively blow up' key gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again
Donald Trump
The US President has threatened to 'massively blow up the entirety' of a major gas field if Iran continues to attack its neighbours in the wake of a major escalation in conflict
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'Donald Trump shut me down in the Oval Office after I asked him one question'
Donald Trump
I asked Donald Trump a question during a chaotic Oval Office press conference with the Taoiseach, but he waved me off and moved on before I could finish.
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Iran’s de facto leader Ali Larijani 'killed in overnight strikes' says Israel
Middle East war
Israel has claimed two reported assassinations were carried out in overnight airstrikes
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Emirates cancels flights as drone strike causes fuel tank fire at Dubai Airport
Middle East war
Emirates said in a statement that it will operate a limited schedule after 10am Dubai local time on Monday, March 16
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US and Brit troops attacked as Iran suicide drones hit Iraq base
Middle East war
Drones reportedly launched from Iran "did impact the base”
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Psychic who 'predicted' Covid and Trump win says she 'sees' terrifying end of Middle East wars
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Psychic Jessica Adams, who says she predicted Trump's election win and the Covid-19 pandemic, has issued an ominous warning for 2026 as ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East continue
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Six items Irish households urged to stockpile now as war fears mount
European Union
The European Union has urged Irish households to stockpile at least three days' worth of supplies in case an emergency arises.
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Drivers urged to ditch one thing as fuel price fears begin over Iran war
Petrol prices
'The longer this conflict goes on, the more effect it will have on the cost of oil'
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War in Middle East violates 'international law', Irish President says
Catherine Connolly
Catherine Connolly said there are catastrophic consequences of violating the UN Charter.
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Donald Trump says he 'doesn't care' if Iran compete in 2026 World Cup amid Middle East conflict
Donald Trump
US President Trump has dismissed concerns about Iran's World Cup participation as sporting events across the Middle East are cancelled due to escalating regional tensions
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Cyprus holidaymakers told to follow 5 key steps as Middle East war rages - full list
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British air base RAF Akrotiri on the island was hit in drone strikes on Monday, March 2 amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, after which several airports were closed and flights cancelled
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Four US service members killed in drone strike in Kuwait named as tensions rise
Middle East war
Hundreds of people have been killed in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East
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Iran's new Supreme Leader chosen after Ali Khamenei assassination
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Mojtaba Khamenei has been elected as Iran's new Supreme Leader
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