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Officials and diplomats indicated attacks were limited and sought to avoid escalation
Brent spikes above $90 before dropping close to three-week low as Tehran plays down significance of attacks
While risk of immediate all-out war has been averted, the danger for Middle East has far from passed
Clampdown on ‘disruptive’ demonstrations leads to more than 100 arrests as US campus tensions intensify
Washington’s opposition kills Algerian proposal that would have in effect granted statehood
A visual guide to the war
Humanitarian situation in Palestinian enclave remains dire, says EU’s top diplomat
Fund expects growth in region to be a ‘lacklustre’ 2.6% this year as instability rises
Revolutionary Guards issue warning as US announces new sanctions
Gulf state complains of ‘narrow interests’ of politicians in apparent reaction to US congressman
All eyes are on the oil market as traders anxiously await Israel’s response to Iran’s attack over the weekend
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Will Netanyahu heed calls for a measured response?
Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic
Country divided over how and when to retaliate after drone-and-missile barrage launched by Islamic regime
UK foreign secretary calls on Jewish state to do ‘as little to escalate this as possible’ amid fears of regional war
Airport, metro and road traffic disruption continue in financial centre even as skies clear
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Full-scale conflict has depleted Ukrainian defences, and Israel could face a similar plight despite successful interceptions
Beijing reforms unloved SOEs to win back investors
Most European capitals support tougher stance but are wary of designating Revolutionary Guards a terror group
UK warns any escalation is in no one’s interest and would deepen insecurity in region
International pressure mounts on Jewish state to show restraint
Short-term performance has been surprisingly good but policymakers are walking on eggshells
Whatever form direct retaliation takes, analysts warn there is a high risk of miscalculation — and further escalation
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