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USATrump acknowledges Iran war played a role in Republican midterm losses as Democrats take Congress
President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war in Iran played a role in Republicans' sweeping midterm defeats, telling Fox News that voters backed his handling of the conflict but were unwilling to accept the short-term pain of higher gas prices.
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NewsEgypt warns a second round of the Iran war would be 'more dangerous, more destructive'
Egypt's foreign minister told the Manama Dialogue that he is extremely worried a new escalation in the US-Iran war would be more destructive than the first round and would lead nowhere.
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NewsMiddle East Fertiliser Exports Down by About 70% as Iran War Chokes Hormuz Supplies
Fertiliser shipments from the Gulf have fallen by roughly 70 to 75 per cent as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, raising the risk of weaker harvests and higher food prices worldwide.