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Israel ‘serious obstacle’ to nuke-free West Asia: Iranian diplomat

Press TV 24 Feb 2026
The Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says Israel’s weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) are a “serious obstacle” to the establishment of a West Asia free of nuclear arms.
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'Taken Out Of Context': US Defends Envoy Over Remarks On Israel's Right To West Asia Region

News18 23 Feb 2026
The clarification came after American Ambassador Mike Huckabee said in a recent interview that Israel had a right to much of the West Asia region ....
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US Envoy Triggers Row After Saying Israel Has A 'Right' To Much Of West Asia

News18 22 Feb 2026
Arab and Muslim nations condemned Mike Huckabee’s comments suggesting Israel could claim much of the West Asia, sparking backlash from Egypt, Jordan, and OIC ....
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It would be ‘fine’ if Israel took over entire West Asia region, says U.S. Envoy ...

The Hindu 21 Feb 2026
The U.S. Ambassador discussed Israel’s “biblical rights” to the land and interpretations of the Old Testament ....
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'Govt tracking India's exposure in West Asia'

The Times of India 21 Feb 2026
Tensions have escalated in West Asia after the US issued a 10-day ultimatum to Iran to reach a nuclear deal.
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US envoy says it would be ‘fine’ if Israel expands across West Asia

Press TV 21 Feb 2026
The US envoy to Israel says it would be “fine” if the occupying regime expands across West Asia under the “Greater Israel” scheme ... According to the Bible, Carlson told Huckabee, West Asia is the ...
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US envoy Huckabee says it would be ‘fine’ if Israel took all of West Asia

The Siasat Daily 21 Feb 2026
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has said it would be “fine if they took it all” when asked whether Israel had the right to control territory across West Asia in a newly released interview with conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson.
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Gold, silver firm up on West Asia tension

Business Line 20 Feb 2026
Escalating geopolitical crisis revive haven demand for gold, silver ....
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Iran, U.S. boost military posture as West Asia remains on edge

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026
U.S. media reported on Wednesday (February 18, 2026) that Donald Trump would decide whether to strike Iran or not as soon as this weekend ....
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War clouds in West Asia slam market, Nifty plunges most since budget

Live Mint 19 Feb 2026
The trade deal with the US is done, almost.
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US Deploys Over 50 Jets To West Asia Amid Tensions; Iran's Khamenei Warns Against Military Buildup

News18 18 Feb 2026
The US has deployed over 50 fighter jets to the West Asia amid rising tensions with Iran, even as indirect nuclear talks continue in Geneva ....
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Iranian Navy chief says presence of extra-regional fleets in West Asia 'unjustified'

Press TV 18 Feb 2026
Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has warned that the presence of extra-regional fleets in West Asia is "unjustified", stressing that the Iranian nation will confront them with a great strength in case of any aggressive move.
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Iran: World bears responsibility to counter Israel’s rights violations in West Asia

Press TV 17 Feb 2026
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of Iran says the international community shoulders the responsibility to confront the Israeli regime’s continued gross violations of humanitarian law in West Asia ... The Red Cross representative in Iran visits Tehran ... ....
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