Day: March 21, 2026

MS Now, citing two sources familiar with the matter, reported that Mueller passed away on Friday. No official statement has yet been released by US authorities or his representatives, News.az reports, citing Reuters.

Mueller, who served as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2001 to 2013, later took on the role of Special Counsel. In that position, he oversaw a major investigation into alleged links between Russia and the 2016 election campaign of President Donald Trump.

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The investigation became one of the most closely watched political inquiries in modern US history, drawing global attention and shaping political discourse for years.

Further details regarding the circumstances of his death have not yet been made public.

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In a joint statement released on Saturday, the ministers said they are prepared to take “necessary measures” to ensure the stability of energy flows amid rising tensions in the region, News.az reports, citing Reuters.

The statement also expressed support for regional partners facing what it described as “unjustifiable attacks” by Iran and its allies.

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The G7 — which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, along with the European Union’s top diplomat — strongly condemned attacks targeting civilians and critical infrastructure, particularly energy facilities.

“We condemn in the strongest terms the regime’s reckless attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure,” the ministers said.

The developments come amid growing concerns that instability in the region could disrupt one of the world’s most vital oil transit routes, potentially impacting global markets.

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Iranian forces say they struck key sites including the US Navy Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama as part of a broader series of retaliatory strikes across the Gulf, News.az reports, citing Reuters.

Bahrain’s air defenses have been actively responding to incoming missiles and drones, with authorities intercepting dozens of threats as tensions surged. 

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Earlier state media claims also reported Iranian missile and drone attacks on Al‑Minhad base in the UAE and Ali al‑Salem Airbase in Kuwait, both of which host US and British forces. 

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