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The UK's HMS Dragon warship heads tor the Middle East on May 11, 2026, with a potential mission shift to the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Royal Navy/X

UK announces major air, naval deployment in Hormuz under multinational mission

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Jules Hurst III, the Acting Under Secretary of Defense, pictured during testimony at a Senate defense budget hearing on May 12, 2026. Photo: AFP

Pentagon says Iran war spending hits $29 billion as defense costs rise

Logo of the US Department of State (left) and the Department’s Rewards for Justice Program (right). Graphic: Rudaw

US offers $15 million reward for info on IRGC oil shipments, facilitators

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Sweden says important that Syria moves in right direction on minority rights

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Trump speaking at an event in Washington on May 11, 2026. Photo: AFP
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Trump reiterates disappointment with Kurds over alleged weapons delivery

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UK sanctions 12 Iran-linked entities, individuals over ‘hostile activity’ ties

Kaja Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission, speaking to Rudaw on May 11, 2026. Photo: Screengrab / Rudaw
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EU to raise Kurdish language rights with Damascus

US warship. Photo: CENTCOM
09-05-2026

US says naval blockade on Iran remains 'fully enforced'

US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists as he makes his way to board Marine One before departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on May 8, 2026. Photo: AFP
09-05-2026

Trump says US could revive ‘Project Freedom’ if Iran talks collapse

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08-05-2026

US, Gulf allies seek binding UN action on Iran over Hormuz attacks

Iraqi nationals are taken aboard a plane at Leipzig airport to be deported to Iraq on July 22, 2025 | Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/picture-alliance
07-05-2026

Germany deports 135 Iraqi migrants in first three months of 2026: Ministry

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07-05-2026

US rep says UN draft resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz gaining broad support

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07-05-2026

US sanctions Iraq’s deputy oil minister over facilitating Iran oil sales

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press briefing in the White House in Washington, DC, on May 5, 2026. Photo: Screengrab/ Rudaw

Trump remarks on arming Kurds reflect support for Iranians, not weapons transfer confirmation: Rubio

Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, responds to a question from Rudaw on April 8, 2026. Photo: Screengrab/Rudaw

UN emphasizes maritime freedom, political rights amid Iran tensions

The United Nations on Wednesday stressed the importance of maritime freedom and...
US President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran at the White House on April 6, 2026. Photo: AFP

Trump says wants Kurds to 'stay away' from Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he prefers Kurdish forces to remain...
Yuriy Sak, former Ukrainian defense ministry advisor, speaks to Rudaw on March 29, 2026. Photo: screengrab/Rudaw

Ukraine offers Gulf states cost-effective defenses against Iranian drones: Expert

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Kurdish community in Washington honors Senator Lindsey Graham

The Kurdish community in the US representing all four parts of Kurdistan...
France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks to journalists as he arrives for a EU Summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels, on March 19, 2026. Photo: Screengrab/ Rudaw

Macron calls for Iraq to stay out of regional conflict, stresses sovereignty

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday emphasized France’s support for...
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Germany deports Kurdish family with health issues to Iraq

Kurdish Flag in Kyrgyzstan. Photo: Rudaw

Kurdistan’s flag flies in Kyrgyzstan for 20 years

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Extreme frost turns China lakes, rivers into ice

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A christmas tree decorated in Moscow. Photo: Rudaw

Moscow's Christmas markets see less crowds due to rising inflation

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