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Trump unleashes 'most crushing economic war ever' on Iran, warns backers of consequences

Trump unleashes 'most crushing economic war ever' on Iran, warns backers of consequences

Iranian regime now 'hanging by a thread', says US president.
Trump: Hormuz to open very soon or they're going to get hit really hard

Trump: Hormuz to open very soon or they're going to get hit really hard

'We were going to launch a tremendous attack, 'Please, can we talk?' they said.'
Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status, Iranian official says

Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status, Iranian official says

Baqaei says Iran prioritises its national interests and will not be intimidated.
PM: Malaysian vessel gets Red Sea clearance, to reach Malacca early August

PM: Malaysian vessel gets Red Sea clearance, to reach Malacca early August

Good ties enabled issues and shipping crises to be handled effectively, says Anwar.
KINIGUIDE | The Houthis and why they trigger another surge in oil prices

KINIGUIDE | The Houthis and why they trigger another surge in oil prices

Attention now shifts to Bab el-Mandeb, southeast of Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's supreme leader calls on 'free people' worldwide to avenge father's death

Iran's supreme leader calls on 'free people' worldwide to avenge father's death

'We pledge to avenge blood of the martyred leader and ​all the martyrs of these two wars.'
Air raid sirens sound in Bahrain, following US strikes on targets in Iran

Air raid sirens sound in Bahrain, following US strikes on targets in Iran

US officials reportedly said Iran's military launched drones toward Bahrain.
UN agency halts Hormuz evacuation after ship attacked

UN agency halts Hormuz evacuation after ship attacked

A Singapore-flagged ship was reportedly struck by an Iranian drone.
Iran enters fragile peace with economy near breaking point

Iran enters fragile peace with economy near breaking point

A tray of eggs costs three times as much as it did a year ago.
Iran-US talks to end war beset by tension, mistrust

Iran-US talks to end war beset by tension, mistrust

Parts of the MOU face criticism for offering too much.
Israel sought to sabotage Switzerland talks, Iran says

Israel sought to sabotage Switzerland talks, Iran says

Iran calls for full restoration of Lebanon's sovereignty.
Lebanon: Is US-Iran peace deal a 'victory' for Hezbollah?

Lebanon: Is US-Iran peace deal a 'victory' for Hezbollah?

Analysts question if advantage shifted to Iran-backed militia after fighting paused.
Iran announces new procedures for vessels seeking to transit Strait of Hormuz

Iran announces new procedures for vessels seeking to transit Strait of Hormuz

Requests must be submitted to authority to receive prompt clearance.
Does the Iran war diminish US superpower status?

Does the Iran war diminish US superpower status?

The back-and-forth talks seem to indicate the US could not dictate terms to Iran.
US-Iran: Reported peace deal sparks both relief and anger

US-Iran: Reported peace deal sparks both relief and anger

Israeli PM has no choice but to play along, for now.
Iran war: Will the global energy crisis end soon?

Iran war: Will the global energy crisis end soon?

Deal, once signed, will open Strait of Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz reopening won't restore normal prewar shipping any time soon

Strait of Hormuz reopening won't restore normal prewar shipping any time soon

Naval mines, high insurance costs and geopolitical risks mean disruption could persist for months.

SNAPSHOT | PM urges Johor voters to pick wise, humble reps; nuclear inspectors to return to Iran: US veep

SNAPSHOT | PM urges Johor voters to pick wise, humble reps; nuclear inspectors to return to Iran: US veep

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Inflation to stay on target, but oil market recovery will take time - minister

Inflation to stay on target, but oil market recovery will take time - minister

Akmal says ministry remains committed to identifying its role in easing current pressures.
SNAPSHOT | Hadi on Hamzah's return as opposition leader 'no surprise'; Zaid urged to state hudud stand

SNAPSHOT | Hadi on Hamzah's return as opposition leader 'no surprise'; Zaid urged to state hudud stand

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Iran: 'Main part' of negotiations with US finalised

Iran: 'Main part' of negotiations with US finalised

Tehran adds that the US' contradictory positions are disrupting talks.
Trump cancels planned Iran attacks, says deal nearly 'finalised'

Trump cancels planned Iran attacks, says deal nearly 'finalised'

US president says final points have been approved by all parties involved.
COMMENT | Malaysia's fuel subsidy challenge in a volatile world

COMMENT | Malaysia's fuel subsidy challenge in a volatile world

Putrajaya must make bold decisions for nation's sake despite political risks.
US or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz endurance game?

US or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz endurance game?

Both believe they have time on their side.