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US Strikes On Iran Push Gulf Toward Wider War

By The Morning Telegraph July 8, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. WASHINGTON/TEHRAN — US strikes on Iran have triggered fresh fears of a wider Gulf...

Khamenei Funeral Turns Najaf Into Regional Stage Khamenei funeral procession in Najaf as mourners gather in Iraq

Khamenei funeral procession in Najaf as mourners gather in Iraq

Khamenei Funeral Turns Najaf Into Regional Stage

By The Morning Telegraph July 8, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. Khamenei funeral events in Najaf drew thousands as Iran used mourning to project religious...

UK Confronts Iran After Journalist Stabbing In London Iran journalist stabbing case raises UK security concerns after Pouria Zeraati attack in London

Iran journalist stabbing case raises UK security concerns after Pouria Zeraati attack in London

UK Confronts Iran After Journalist Stabbing In London

By The Morning Telegraph July 7, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. The Iran journalist stabbing case has triggered a new diplomatic clash after Britain summoned...

Qatar LNG Tanker Crisis Puts Iran Under Pressure Qatar LNG tanker near the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic tensions rise over Iran

Qatar LNG tanker near the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic tensions rise over Iran

Qatar LNG Tanker Crisis Puts Iran Under Pressure

By The Morning Telegraph July 7, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. Qatar LNG tanker tensions have escalated after Doha summoned Iran’s deputy ambassador over an...

Netanyahu Vows To Defend Israel’s Sea Routes Netanyahu sea navigation statement during Israeli naval security visit

Netanyahu sea navigation statement during Israeli naval security visit

Netanyahu Vows To Defend Israel’s Sea Routes

By The Morning Telegraph July 7, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. Netanyahu sea navigation remarks signal Israel’s push to protect maritime trade as tanker attacks...

Qatar Tanker Attack Deepens Crisis Near Hormuz Qatar tanker attack on LNG carrier Al Rekayyat near the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional maritime tensions

Qatar tanker attack on LNG carrier Al Rekayyat near the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional maritime tensions

Qatar Tanker Attack Deepens Crisis Near Hormuz

By The Morning Telegraph July 7, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. Qatar tanker attack near the Strait of Hormuz prompts Doha to hold Iran legally...

Trump Erdogan Meeting Tests NATO’s Fragile Unity Trump Erdogan meeting in Ankara as NATO leaders gather for the 2026 summit in Türkiye

Trump Erdogan meeting in Ankara as NATO leaders gather for the 2026 summit in Türkiye

Trump Erdogan Meeting Tests NATO’s Fragile Unity

By The Morning Telegraph July 7, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. Trump Erdogan meeting in Ankara puts US-Turkey ties, F-35 jets, Ukraine and NATO defence...

Iraq Corruption Raid Sparks MP Gold Scandal Iraq corruption raid showing seized cash, gold bars and gem-set gold lingerie linked to a Baghdad lawmaker

Iraq corruption raid showing seized cash, gold bars and gem-set gold lingerie linked to a Baghdad lawmaker

Iraq Corruption Raid Sparks MP Gold Scandal

By The Morning Telegraph July 2, 2026

By Roy Denish. Iraq corruption raid reportedly uncovered $57 million, 27kg of gold and luxury items at...

US-Iran Talks In Doha Test A Fragile Peace US-Iran talks in Doha as Qatar mediates nuclear, Strait of Hormuz and ceasefire disputes

US-Iran talks in Doha as Qatar mediates nuclear, Strait of Hormuz and ceasefire disputes

US-Iran Talks In Doha Test A Fragile Peace

By The Morning Telegraph June 30, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. US-Iran talks in Doha remain uncertain as Iran denies direct negotiations while Qatar mediates...