The Hindu·3 min read·medium
West Asia war LIVE: Trump says Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon
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The Hindu Bureau
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UN officials are calling for de-escalation in Yemen as conflict intensifies, while U.S. President Donald Trump emphasizes that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a top priority. Meanwhile, the economic fallout of the West Asia conflict is impacting global fuel prices, disproportionately affecting education access for children in developing nations.
The UN rights chief voiced alarm on Monday (August 17, 2026) at the rising civilian toll of escalating hostilities in Yemen, urging restraint and an immediate de-escalation to avoid plunging the country back into a full-scale war.
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