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  <date>2026-04-6</date>
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    <name>South Pars oil field</name>
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    <date>2026-04-6</date>
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    <slug>/feed/2026/04/6/multiple-people-are-killed-by-israeli-attacks-in-towns-across-southern-lebanon</slug>
    <text>Multiple people are killed by Israeli attacks in towns across southern Lebanon. </text>
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    <date>2026-04-6</date>
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    <keywords>Middle Eastern crisis</keywords>
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    <slug>/feed/2026/04/6/fars-news-agency-reports-that-iran-has-allowed-15-vessels-to-cross-the-strait-of-hormuz</slug>
    <text>Fars News Agency reports that Iran has allowed 15 vessels to cross the Strait of Hormuz. </text>
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    <date>2026-03-29</date>
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    <keywords>Middle Eastern crisis</keywords>
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    <slug>/feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen</slug>
    <text>Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via &quot;L'Orient Today&quot;)]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks (&quot;Saudi Gazette&quot;)]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their &quot;full support&quot; for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells &quot;Financial Times&quot; that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and &quot;take the oil&quot; in Iran, although &quot;a deal could be made fairly quickly&quot;. [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 (&quot;Financial Times&quot;)] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by &quot;The New York Times&quot; shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html (&quot;The New York Times&quot;)]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- (&quot;Times of Israel&quot;)]2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries</text>
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    <date>2026-03-28</date>
    <hash>0860a5b832b3118ea4964b2814337da60f370ab8</hash>
    <index>10</index>
    <keywords>Middle Eastern crisis</keywords>
    <score>1</score>
    <slug>/feed/2026/03/28/the-united-states-central-command-announces-the-arrival-in-the-middle-east-of-3500-sailors-and-marines-aboard-of-uss-t</slug>
    <text>The United States Central Command announces the arrival in the Middle East of 3,500 sailors and marines aboard of &quot;USS Tripoli&quot;. </text>
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      <date>2026-03-18</date>
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      <slug>/feed/2026/03/18/israel-strikes-the-south-pars-natural-gas-field-in-the-persian-gulf-and-its-neighboring-refineries-in-iran-iran-announc</slug>
      <text>Israel strikes the South Pars natural gas field in the Persian Gulf and its neighboring refineries in Iran. Iran announces it will retaliate against regional energy infrastructure. </text>
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      <date>2026-03-18</date>
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      <text>Israel struck the South Pars natural gas field in the Persian Gulf and its neighboring refineries in Iran. </text>
      <timestamp>1773904075</timestamp>
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    <date>2026-03-18</date>
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    <keywords>South Pars oil field</keywords>
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    <slug>/feed/2026/03/18/israel-strikes-the-iranian-south-pars-natural-gas-field-in-the-persian-gulf-and-its-neighboring-refineries-in-asaluyeh</slug>
    <text>Israel strikes the Iranian South Pars natural gas field in the Persian Gulf and its neighboring refineries in Asaluyeh. Iran announces it will retaliate against regional energy infrastructure. </text>
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    <date>2026-03-6</date>
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    <index>16</index>
    <keywords>Middle Eastern crisis</keywords>
    <score>1</score>
    <slug>/feed/2026/03/6/drones-hit-a-hotel-in-erbil-iraqi-kurdistan</slug>
    <text>Drones hit a hotel in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. </text>
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    <changes>
      <date>2026-03-5</date>
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      <slug>/feed/2026/03/5/it-is-reported-that-china-is-in-talks-with-iran-to-allow-crude-oil-and-qatari-liquefied-natural-gas-vessels-safe-passage</slug>
      <text>It is reported that China is in talks with Iran to allow crude oil and Qatari liquefied natural gas vessels safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. </text>
      <timestamp>1772810708</timestamp>
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    <date>2026-03-5</date>
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    <index>20</index>
    <keywords>Middle Eastern crisis</keywords>
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    <slug>/feed/2026/03/5/china-is-reportedly-in-talks-with-iran-to-allow-crude-oil-and-qatari-liquefied-natural-gas-vessels-safe-passage-through</slug>
    <text>China is reportedly in talks with Iran to allow crude oil and Qatari liquefied natural gas vessels safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. </text>
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    <date>2025-08-22</date>
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    <keywords>Middle Eastern crisis</keywords>
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    <slug>/feed/2025/08/22/the-un-backed-integrated-food-security-phase-classification-officially-declares-a-famine-in-gaza-governorate-in-the-gaza</slug>
    <text>The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification officially declares a famine in Gaza Governorate in the Gaza Strip, while conditions in the North Gaza Governorate are estimated to be as severe or worse. The Office for Human Rights states that the famine is the direct result of actions taken by the Israeli government, while the Israeli government disputes the report and its methodology. </text>
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    <date>2025-06-19</date>
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    <index>5</index>
    <keywords>Middle Eastern crisis</keywords>
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    <slug>/feed/2025/06/19/the-israeli-air-force-strikes-the-arak-nuclear-complex-a-heavy-water-reactor-near-arak-iran</slug>
    <text>The Israeli Air Force strikes the Arak Nuclear Complex, a heavy-water reactor near Arak, Iran. </text>
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      <date>2025-06-13</date>
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      <slug>/feed/2025/06/13/the-israeli-air-force-launches-a-bombing-campaign-against-iran-with-multiple-explosions-reported-across-tehran-a-specia</slug>
      <text>The Israeli Air Force launches a bombing campaign against Iran with multiple explosions reported across Tehran. A special state of emergency is declared in Israel by Defence Minister Israel Katz. Israeli airspace is closed to all flights. </text>
      <timestamp>1749822577</timestamp>
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    <date>2025-06-13</date>
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    <slug>/feed/2025/06/13/the-israeli-air-force-launches-a-bombing-campaign-against-iran-targeting-nuclear-facilities-with-the-main-goal-of-the-op</slug>
    <text>The Israeli Air Force launches a bombing campaign against Iran targeting nuclear facilities with the main goal of the operation being to destroy Iran's nuclear program. A special state of emergency is declared in Israel by Defence Minister Israel Katz and Israeli airspace is closed to all flights. Iranian state television reports that 60 people were killed in the attacks, while Israel claims only three people died and dozens got injured. </text>
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  <slug>/feed/2026/04/6/explosions-likely-from-airstrikes-are-reported-in-the-south-pars-oil-field-in-southern-iran</slug>
  <sources>
    <name>Al Jazeera</name>
    <day>6</day>
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    <month>4</month>
    <permalink>https://aje.news/ukui10?update=4466262</permalink>
    <year>2026</year>
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  <text>Explosions, likely from airstrikes, are reported in the South Pars oil field, in southern Iran. </text>
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