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Iran’s coastline: architecture of control
We take you on a walkthrough of Iran’s coastline and strategic islands marking its architecture of control.
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What is LNG and what is it used for?
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How much of the Gulf’s water comes from desalination plants?
Gulf states produce 40 percent of the world’s total desalinated water through more than 400 plants.
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How will soaring oil prices caused by Iran war impact food costs?
Oil and gas are not just fuel. They are raw materials for thousands of products, including fertilisers used in farming.
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Map shows how big Iran is compared with the 50 US states
Iran is roughly the same size as Alaska, 2.5 times the size of Texas and covers about one-sixth of the US land area.
Which oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked?
Damage to several energy facilities has caused global prices to spike, but Iran denies it is targeting energy sites.
US-Israel attacks on Iran: Death toll and injuries live tracker
Preliminary figures are 2,076 dead in Iran, at least 24 in Israel, 13 US soldiers and 27 killed in Gulf states.
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Mapping US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes
The US and Israel launched an attack on Iran. Tehran has responded by launching missiles at Israel and Gulf states.
Mapping Russian attacks and territorial gains across Ukraine
On the war’s fourth anniversary, Russia occupies 20 percent of Ukraine’s territory, but the front line shifts slowly.
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Where are the most endangered languages in the world?
February 21 is World Mother Language Day. Al Jazeera looks at the most spoken languages and which ones are endangered.
Mapping forced displacements and settler attacks by Israel in the West Bank
Israeli military incursions and settler attacks forced more than 37,000 Palestinians to leave their homes in 2025.
When is Ramadan 2026, and how is the moon sighted?
The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Wednesday, February 18.
