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Gulf states intercept wave of Iranian drone and missile attacks

Gulf states intercept wave of Iranian drone and missile attacks

Gulf states intercept wave of Iranian drone and missile attacks

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  • Iran attacks could knock out fifth of Qatar's LNG exports for up to five years
  • Markets fall as Iran war escalates and rising oil and gas prices stoke fears
  • Hegseth says no time limit for end to Iran war but claims conflict is 'on track'
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Joe Kent stepped down as head of the US Counter-Terrorism Centre over the war against Iran. Reuters

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