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Norway's Stoere says government in touch with businesses affected by Hormuz situation
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said his government was in touch with Norwegian businesses affected by the situation in and around the Strait of Hormuz in a statement on Saturday, after U.S.and Israeli forces attacked Iran.The Strait is the conduit for 20% of global oil...Reuters
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Israel's Netanyahu says many signs that Khamenei 'is no longer'
JERUSALEM, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that there were many signs suggesting Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in Israeli-U.S. strikes in Iran. "This morning we destroyed the compound of the tyrant Khamenei," ...Reuters
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REFILE-Israeli opposition leader Lapid backs strikes on Iran, calls for regime change
Israeli opposition leader backs Iran strikesU.S.-Israel attacks trigger regional escalationOpposition pledges unity during conflictLapid believes Israel can sustain a prolonged warBy Alexander Cornwell TEL AVIV, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Saturday that he back...Reuters
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ANALYSIS-Iran missiles brings war to Gulf doorstep; hardens support for US–Israel campaign
Iran brings war to Gulf's doorstep; missiles fly over cities Iran “internationalises battlefield”, Gulf sources say Strikes target US allies, raising cost for backing Washington.Miscalculation can escalate conflict to open regional warBy Samia Nakhoul DUBAI, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Thunderous blas...Reuters
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Mexican authorities return body of cartel boss 'El Mencho' to relatives
MEXICO CITY, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The body of Mexican cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, the country's most wanted man until his death a week ago, was returned to his family, the attorney general's office said on Saturday.Osguera, known as "El Mencho", was killed in a military operation in ...Reuters
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WRAPUP 12-Netanyahu says there are signs Khamenei dead, calls on Iranians to 'finish the job'
U.S. and Israel attack IranExplosions cause panic among IraniansNo breakthrough this week in US-Iran nuclear talksIran's supreme leader moved to a secure locationGulf Arab oil producers are on edgeBy Phil Stewart, Parisa Hafezi, Emily Rose and Andrew Mills WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/DUBAI/DOHA, Feb...Reuters
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Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran
US strikes named Operation Epic FuryRubio informed top congressional leaders before strikeTrump tells Iranian people: 'take over your government'By Bo Erickson, Jasper Ward, Patricia Zengerle and Erin Banco PALM BEACH, Florida, Feb 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturd...Reuters
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Israel's Netanyahu says there are signs that Iranian supreme leader Khamenei 'is no longer'
JERUSALEM, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that there were many signs indicating Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "is no longer", without explicitly confirming his death.Netanyahu also said Khamenei's compound had been destroy...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say
By Erin BancoWASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - In the run-up to the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Saturday, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency assessed that even if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the operation, he could be replaced by hardline figures from the Islamic Re...Reuters
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Several crossings into Gaza including Rafah were shut down, Israeli government agency says
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Several crossings into the Gaza Strip including the Rafah crossing, located at the Palestinian territory's southern border with Egypt, were closed on Saturday as Israeli and U.S. forces attacked Iran, the Israeli government agency COGAT said.Reuters
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UK's Starmer speaks with UAE president and emir of Qatar, Downing Street says
Feb 28 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with the emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in separate phone calls on Saturday, Downing Street said in a statement.Reuters
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US tells Lebanon: Israel won't escalate if no hostile acts come from Lebanese side
BEIRUT, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Lebanon's presidency said on Saturday it had been told by the U.S. ambassador that Israel would not escalate against Lebanon as long as there are no hostile acts from the Lebanese side, following the launch of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Lebanon's Sh...Reuters
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Trump's Iran strike tests MAGA unity ahead of midterms
Some MAGA influencers warn Iran strike could hurt Republicans in midtermsTrump supporters backed him over promises to focus on inflation and not start warsRepublican Party largely supportive of Iran operationBy Tim Reid and Nathan Layne WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Some of the most prominent vo...Reuters
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EU foreign ministers to discuss Iran on Sunday, Kallas says
BRUSSELS, Feb 28 (Reuters) - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Saturday that she was convening an extraordinary video-call meeting of EU foreign ministers on Sunday to discuss Iran and events unfolding across the Middle East. "The Iranian regime’s indiscriminate attacks ag...Reuters
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No US combat casualties despite Iranian retaliation, U.S. military says
WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. military suffered no combat casualties after Iran retaliated against U.S.-Israeli strikes with hundreds of missiles and drones, U.S. Central Command said on Saturday."Damage to U.S. installations was minimal and has not impacted operations," the U.S. m...Reuters
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US strikes on Iran spark travel chaos as airlines cancel flights
Airspace closures affect routes between Europe and AsiaDubai airport, world's busiest, suspends flightsLufthansa, Wizz Air, others halt flights to affected regionsEU aviation regulator advises against flying over Middle East amid military operationsCrews, planes and passengers stranded all over ...Reuters
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Turkey's Erdogan says U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran violate its sovereignty
ISTANBUL, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran violated Iran's sovereignty and targeted the peace of Iranian people, adding he was saddened and concerned.In a speech in Istanbul, Erdogan said Iran's attacks on Gulf countries w...Reuters
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Qatar halts public events until further notice, tourism circular says
DOHA, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Qatar on Saturday suspended all public events, gatherings and entertainment at hotels and tourism sites until further notice in the interest of public safety, according to a Qatar Tourism circular.It also halted all Ramadan tents and iftars, which hotels and tourist venues t...Reuters
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UK urges citizens in Gulf states to shelter after missile attacks
LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Britain's Foreign Office said on Saturday that British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates should immediately shelter in place due to reported missile attacks, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran."Remain indoo...Reuters
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France was not informed in advance of strikes against Iran, Macron says
PARIS, Feb 28 (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that France was neither told in advance nor involved in the strikes against Iran."Our absolute priority is the security of our nationals and of our assets," Macron said, adding that "diplomacy must regain the upper hand...Reuters
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