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US KIA6
Israeli KIA11+
Gulf States KIA8+
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Conflict Start28 Feb 2026
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Starting: 13 Jun 2025 (12-Day War)
UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 16:08

Doha rejects Iran claim that attacks only targeted US sites

<article data-history-node-id="434775" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/doha-rejects-iran-claim-attacks-only-targeted-us-sites" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/doha-rejects-iran-claim-attacks-only-targeted-us-sites" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Doha rejects Iran claim that attacks only targeted US sites</span> </a>

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UPDATEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 16:04

'Gambling for resurrection': Amid domestic crises, is US war on Iran a 'wag the dog' trump card?

Delano D'Souza welcomes Dr. Carla Martinez Machain, Professor of Political Science at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Machain offers a damning assessment of Donald Trump’s decision to initiate military strikes against Iran must be understood primarily through the lens of domestic political strategy rather than a coherent foreign policy doctrine. From her perspective, the timing of the conflict reflects what political scientists call “gambling for resurrection”: a high-risk strategy in which leade

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CASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 16:03

Iraqi militia claims drone attack on Jordan in support of Iran

The attack claimed by Saraya Awliya al-Dam was carried out in support of Iran following the US-Israel strikes on the country, which killed the supreme leader.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 15:58

US military claims to have struck or sunk over 20 Iranian ships

<article data-history-node-id="434774" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-military-claims-have-struck-or-sunk-over-20-iranian-ships" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-military-claims-have-struck-or-sunk-over-20-iranian-ships" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">US military claims to have struck or sunk over 20 Iranian ships</spa

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NUCLEAR04 Mar 2026, 15:54

Hegseth: US went to war because Iran 'had no intention' of signing a nuclear deal

The Joint Chiefs chairman gave an updated battle damage assessment, roundup of Iran’s capabilities during a briefing Wednesday.

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UPDATEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 15:52

At least 87 killed in US attack on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka's coast

<article data-history-node-id="434758" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-attack-iranian-warship-sri-lankas-coast" class="story default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-attack-iranian-warship-sri-lankas-coast" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">At least 87 killed in US attack on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka's coast</span> </a> </h2> <footer> <d

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 15:51

Pete Hegseth says Iranian regime is ‘toast’ as US expands military offensive

<p>The Pentagon chief claims Tehran ‘cannot outlast’ US as strikes intensify and civilian toll climbs</p><p>The US will have complete, uncontested control of Iranian airspace within days, the Pentagon chief, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/pete-hegseth">Pete Hegseth</a>, declared Wednesday, saying Iran “cannot outlast” American military power and that its capabilities were “evaporating by the hour”.</p><p>The joint US-Israeli operation to at

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 15:48

War Trumps Khamenei

This week, we look at the unfolding war in Iran, the opposition inside and out the country, and who might follow the assassinated Ayatollah Khamenei.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 15:48

Spain accuses US of "playing Russian roulette" with millions of lives in Iran

Spain's Prime Minister doubled down on his criticism of Washington on March 3rd, a day after Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with the country. That itself came in response to Spain's refusal to allow the use of military bases shared with the US in its territory for Washington's continued war with Israel on Iran. Pedro Sanchez warned Trump he was playing Russian roulette with the lives of millions, and urged the world to learn from history.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 15:42

Oil tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz plummets by 90 percent: Report

<article data-history-node-id="434770" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oil-tanker-traffic-through-strait-hormuz-plummets-90-percent-report" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oil-tanker-traffic-through-strait-hormuz-plummets-90-percent-report" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Oil tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz plummets by 9

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CASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 15:41

Pete Hegseth says US is ‘investigating’ deadly strike on girls’ school in Iran

<p>US defense secretary was evasive when asked about the airstrike that Iranian officials say killed at least 165 students</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/mar/03/minab-school-bombing-how-the-worst-mass-casualty-event-of-the-iran-war-unfolded-a-visual-guide">Minab school bombing: how the worst mass casualty event of the Iran war unfolded – a visual guide</a></p></li></ul><p>Pete Hegseth, t

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 15:40

Will Trump’s Middle East war also engulf Friedrich Merz?

<p>The war will have incalculable implications for Europe – and yet, the chancellor has held back from publicly challenging an increasingly erratic Donald Trump</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/22/this-is-europe-sign-up-guardian-email-updates">Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here</a></p><p>You could be forgiven for thinking Friedrich Merz would rather be anywhere but Germany of late.</p>&

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 15:38

What does Iran's supreme leader do?

Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes against Iran, a council of 88 Shiite clerics are set to appoint a new supreme leader. The long-running favourite is the late supreme leader's son, but he faces reservations: the supreme leadership was never supposed to become a family dynasty like the Shahs. But what does the supreme leader actually do?

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 15:35

A look at who the frontrunners are for Iran's supreme leader position

As the funeral procession of the late Ali Khamenei has been postponed amid continued US-Israeli strikes, the council of clerics charged with choosing his successor are yet to make an announcement, despite whispers that a decision may already have been taken. This after Israel said early on March 3rd that any new appointment would be immediately targeted for assassination.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 15:32

Spain's Sanchez defies Trump trade threat, compares Iran war to ‘Russian roulette’

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez doubled down Wednesday, criticising US and Israeli military actions in Iran and refusing to bow to trade pressure from Washington. In a defiant televised address, Sanchez warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East was akin to “playing Russian roulette” with millions of lives.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 15:32

Countries work to secure safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz

A container ship was struck off the coast of Oman on March 3rd while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have full control of the key waterway for global oil transit, but traffic has currently come to a halt following drone attacks on ships.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 15:31

Prince Reza Pahlavi Urges “Iranians Abroad” to Keep Marching

In a message shared on his social media accounts, Prince Reza Pahlavi urged “Iranians abroad” to continue standing with the people of Ir ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 15:30

UN Iran probe condemns US-Israeli targeted killing of officials

UN investigators probing rights abuses in Iran condemned the joint Israeli-US military operation in Iran, particularly the targeting of officials.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 15:29

South Korean stock market plunges over potential Iran-related energy crisis

In a shock for South Korea, the country's KOSPI index dropped by over 12 percent Wednesday in its worst sell off ever. Share prices took a dive as investors panicked about a potential energy crisis if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. South Korea, alongside many Asian countries, is especially dependent on Middle Eastern oil, making its businesses vulnerable to the geopolitics of the region.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 15:23

Iran’s place in World Cup 2026 in doubt amid conflict, Trump’s dismissal

With Donald Trump saying he doesn't care if Iran participates, the country may be left with no choice but to pull out.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 15:22

Turkey summons Iranian envoy over missiles fired towards airspace

<article data-history-node-id="434767" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/turkey-summons-iranian-envoy-over-missiles-heading-towards-airspace" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/turkey-summons-iranian-envoy-over-missiles-heading-towards-airspace" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Turkey summons Iranian envoy over missiles fired towards

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 15:21

Debris from NATO’s missile interception falls on Turkish soil

Debris from NATO’s interception of an Iranian ballistic missile has been pulled out of the water in Turkiye.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 15:20

US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship in Indian Ocean

The Pentagon said the US Navy sunk an enemy warship by torpedo for the first time since World War II. Sri Lanka earlier said it had rescued over 30 sailors from an Iranian frigate in international waters off its coast.

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MILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 15:16

Charting the US-Israel war with Iran

The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have raised tensions in the Middle East. Here's a look at the Iran war in charts and maps.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 15:13

Families remember U.S. reservists killed in Kuwait, members of an Iowa logistics unit

Four U.S. soldiers were killed in the Iran war on Sunday and IDed Tuesday by the Pentagon; two soldiers haven't yet been publicly identified. Their unit kept troops supplied with food and equipment.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 15:04

Unilateral US strikes on Iran show "power consolidation around the presidential authority"

In a press conference in Washington, several Democrat lawmakers, all of whom had previously served in the army, denounced what they called the Trump's administration's "war of choice" in Iran. This took place ahead of debates ahead of a vote of a war powers resolution, which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 15:01

Iran could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz with drones for months

<p>By Anna Hirtenstein, Andrew Mills and Jonathan Saul</p><p>March 4 (Reuters) - Iranian drone attacks could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz for months, but how long the Islamic Republic could sustain its missile barrage is less clear, according to intelligence sources and military analysts.</p>

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 14:58

Replay: Democrat lawmakers denounce "war of choice" in Iran ahead of Senate vote on war powers

Rewatch as Democrat lawmakers, all of whom have served in the US military, denounce the unilateral decision from the Trump administration to strike Iran, ahead of a Senate vote on Trump's war powers.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 14:55

Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies of Iranians from sunk warship

<article data-history-node-id="434760" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/sri-lanka-recovers-87-bodies-iranians-sunk-warship" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/sri-lanka-recovers-87-bodies-iranians-sunk-warship" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies of Iranians from sunk warship</span> </a> <

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 14:45

‘Isolated’ Iranian forces suspected of firing missile towards Turkey

<article data-history-node-id="434752" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/isolated-iranian-forces-suspected-missile-towards-turkey" class="story default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/isolated-iranian-forces-suspected-missile-towards-turkey" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">‘Isolated’ Iranian forces suspected of firing missile towards Turkey</span> </a> </h2> <foote

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 14:42

Petrol, travel and groceries: what the crisis in the Middle East means for your money

<p>Global supply chains are disrupted and prices are rising across sectors amid warnings worse is to come if conflict persists</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/04/iran-war-live-updates-us-israel-latest-news-strait-of-hormuz-middle-east-crisis">Middle East crisis live – latest updates</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/04/us-israel-iran-war-update-latest-n

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UPDATEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 14:40

Turkey says Iranian missile over its airspace destroyed by Nato defences

<article data-history-node-id="434747" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-says-iranian-missile-over-its-airspace-destroyed-nato-defences" class="story default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-says-iranian-missile-over-its-airspace-destroyed-nato-defences" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Turkey says Iranian missile over its airspace destroyed by Nato defences </span> </a> </h

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 14:40

Are the US and Israel planning an ethnic civil war in Iran?

Reports are emerging that the US and Israel are supporting separatist groups in Iran to launch attacks.

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UPDATEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 14:34

Armed Iranian Kurds weigh role in potential US-backed ground assault

<article data-history-node-id="434750" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-kurdish-opposition-groups-weigh-role-potential-us-backed-ground-assault" class="story default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-kurdish-opposition-groups-weigh-role-potential-us-backed-ground-assault" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Armed Iranian Kurds weigh role in potential US-backed ground assault</span> </a

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 14:32

Hegseth says more US forces arriving in Middle East as Iran war ramps up

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says war 'just getting started' as death toll in Iran since Saturday surpasses 1,000.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 14:26

Hezbollah says it targeted military base near Tel Aviv with drone swarm

<article data-history-node-id="434757" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-says-it-targeted-military-base-near-tel-aviv-drone-swarm" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-says-it-targeted-military-base-near-tel-aviv-drone-swarm" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Hezbollah says it targeted military base near Tel Aviv with

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UPDATEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 14:26

US sunk Iranian warship, Pentagon announces in press briefing

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on March 4th. The Pentagon also warned the operation in Iran was "far from over". "We are seeing an administration that is trying to make a very confused narrative seems to take on the air of cohesion", says FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 14:21

No Evidence Iran Is Building Nuclear Bomb, Says UN Atomic Energy Chief

There is no evidence that Iran is building a nuclear bomb, the head of the UN’s atomic energy agency has said, despite claims by Israel and the US that the country poses an imminent nuclear threat.  Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, gave the assessment on X on Tuesday. “I […]

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 14:20

Pentagon: US airstrikes in Iran 'accelerating' as war shifts to new phase

Pentagon projects American and Israel warplanes will have complete control of Iran’s skies in less than a week, enabling the US to conserve valuable precision longer-range munitions.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 14:13

Replay: US Pentagon gives briefing on Iran as US and Israel continue to strike

Rewatch US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's press conference on the war in Iran as US-Israeli strikes continue.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 14:04

Iraq's top Shia cleric Sistani denounces 'unjust war' on Iran

Ayatollah Ali Sistani has called on Muslims and free people of the world to denounce the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, and stand in solidarity with Iranians.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 14:01

At least 80 killed in US strike on Iranian warship, Sri Lankan minister says

<p>March 4 (Reuters) - At least 80 were people killed in a U.S. submarine strike on an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka's deputy foreign minister told local television on Wednesday. </p><p></p><p> (Reporting by Uditha Jayasinghe, writing by Shilpa Jamkhandikar; Editing by YP Rajesh)</p>

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 14:01

Iran's Revolutionary Guards take wartime lead, ensuring harder line, sources say

<p>By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall</p><p>DUBAI, March 4 (Reuters) - Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have tightened their grip on wartime decision‑making despite the loss of top commanders, senior sources say, driving a hardline strategy that is propelling Tehran's drone‑and‑missile campaign across the region.</p>

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 14:01

Hormuz shutdown worsens after US hits Iranian warship; tankers stranded for fifth day

<p>By Yousef Saba, Jonathan Saul and Anna Hirtenstein</p><p>March 4 (Reuters) - The U.S.–Iran war widened on Wednesday after a U.S. strike hit an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, deepening a crisis that has paralysed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for a fifth day and choked off vital Middle East oil and gas flows.</p><p>The U.S. submarine strike on the Iranian vessel came as U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to provide insurance and navy escorts to ships expo

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 14:01

US says Iran firing fewer missiles, US strikes to expand inland

<p>By Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart, Doina Chiacu and Susan Heavey</p><p>WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - Iran is firing fewer missiles than it did at the start of the war on Saturday, the top U.S. general said on Wednesday, as he argued Iran's military capabilities were greatly diminished as the United States expands its strikes inside Iran.</p><p>"We will now begin to expand inland striking progressively deeper into Iranian territory, and creating additional f

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 14:00

Britain not ruling out future strikes on Iran missile sites, officials indicate

<p>‘We just don’t know what will happen,’ western officials say, as UK bases prepare for arrival of US heavy bombers</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/mar/04/starmer-trump-iran-pmqs-immigration-uk-politics-live-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/04/iran-war-live-updates-us-israel-latest-news-strait-of-hor

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UPDATEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 13:56

Israel orders civilians in half of southern Lebanon to leave

<article data-history-node-id="434753" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-warns-civilians-large-area-southern-lebanon-leave" class="story default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-warns-civilians-large-area-southern-lebanon-leave" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israel orders civilians in half of southern Lebanon to leave</span> </a> </h2> <footer>

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 13:54

Israel flagged Hezbollah threat before launching air attacks, leaked memo shows

<p>US embassy cable said Israeli officials did not trust Lebanon or Syria to contain the group’s fighters</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/04/iran-war-live-updates-us-israel-latest-news-strait-of-hormuz-middle-east-crisis">Middle East crisis – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>An internal US assessment indicates that Israeli officials had doubts that the Lebanese state could disarm Hezbollah ev

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UPDATEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 13:50

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, possible successor to his father as Iran's supreme leader?

<article data-history-node-id="434738" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/who-mojtaba-khamenei-possibly-successor-father-iran-supreme-leader" class="story default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/who-mojtaba-khamenei-possibly-successor-father-iran-supreme-leader" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, possible successor to his father as Iran's supreme leader?</span> </a> &l

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 13:36

US says it is winning against Iran, can fight as long as needed

<p>WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday the United States was winning in the war against Iran and that the U.S. military could fight as long as needed.</p><p>"Our air defenses and that of our allies have plenty of runway. We can sustain this fight easily for as long as we need to," Hegseth said.</p><p></p><p> (Reporting by Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart, Doina Chiacu and Michelle Nichols; Editing by An

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 13:36

Iran war breaks UN Charter, strike on school shocking, UN probe says

<p>By Olivia Le Poidevin</p><p>GENEVA, March 4 (Reuters) - An independent United Nations probe investigating rights violations in Iran condemned on Wednesday attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran as well as Tehran's retaliatory strikes across the region, saying they violated the UN Charter.</p><p>The United Nations Charter bans the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.</p>

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UPDATEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 13:33

US submarine sank Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast, Hegseth says

<p>Defence secretary confirms strike on Iris Dena in first US attack on Iranian forces outside Middle East during conflict</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/04/iran-war-live-updates-us-israel-latest-news-strait-of-hormuz-middle-east-crisis">Middle East crisis – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The US has carried out a submarine torpedo strike that sank an Iranian warship off the south coast of

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 13:30

New flights evacuate travellers stranded by Middle East war

<p>More relieved passengers arrived home from the Gulf region on Wednesday as further flights resumed five days into the war triggered by US-Israeli attacks on Iran.</p><p>As airlines resumed limited flights out of hubs including Dubai and Riyadh, governments also chartered planes to bring home citizens affected by the turmoil, which stranded tens of thousands of travellers worldwide.</p><p>Passengers touching down at airports in Australia, France, Germany, India, R

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 13:25

Afternoon recap

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 13:22

Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran's aid?

The beleaguered Iranian regime, with very few international allies, has been counting on Moscow's support amid the ongoing US-Israeli strikes, but so far it has been left deeply disappointed.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 13:18

After Iran threats, US stalling, is the Strait of Hormuz closed?

Maritime traffic has come to a near-complete halt through the key water route, as shipping companies strike a cautious approach due to security risks.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 13:18

Former hostage Louis Arnaud discusses life in Evin prison – and his fears for Iran’s future

French citizen Louis Arnaud was detained in Iran in 2022 and spent nearly two years in the country’s notorious Evin prison. He tells FRANCE 24 why Israeli-US strikes on Iran have brought new dangers for Iran's prisoners, tens of thousands of whom have been locked up for opposing the regime.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 13:17

Pete Hegseth claims ‘America is winning’ in Iran war briefing – US politics live

<p>US defense secretary and Dan Caine, the chairman of the joint chiefs, hold briefing on day five of US-Israeli war on Iran</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&amp;utm_campaign=BN22326&amp;utm_content=signup&amp;utm_term=standfirst&amp;utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newslett

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 13:13

Will Iraq become a battleground in a prolonged war on Iran?

With Iraq's government speaking with one voice and militias answering to another, the country faces the threat of becoming a front line in the war on Iran

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 13:11

Iran: Even medieval rulers knew decapitation backfires

From medieval empires to Iran today, history shows killing rulers breeds chaos—so why does decapitation still drive Western Middle East policy?

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 13:09

NATO destroys missile flying over Turkish airspace from Iran

Turkey's Defence Ministry urged 'all parties to refrain form actions that could lead to a further escalation' as an Iran-launched missile was destroyed by NATO.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 13:01

Exclusive-US carried out strike on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, officials say

<p>WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - The United States military carried out a strike that hit an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka's coast, three U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday. </p><p>One of the officials, who was speaking on condition of anonymity, said it was carried out by a U.S. military submarine.</p><p>Earlier, Sri Lankan authorities said they had rescued 32 people who were on board the ship and recovered several bodies from the sea.</p><p&

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UNCONFIRMEDSANCTIONS04 Mar 2026, 12:58

Sanctioned IRGC Commander Seeks Ban on U.S. in Global Sports

General Ghafour Kargari, who serves as president of the Islamic Republic’s Paralympic Committee, has written to several international sp ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 12:57

Trump administration waging illegal war on Iran, experts say

<p>Administration offers shifting explanations as it acts without congressional approval or legal premise</p><p>The Trump administration is waging an illegal war on Iran, one that defies both the US constitution and international armed conflict laws, according to several legal scholars and bipartisan lawmakers.</p><p>The Senate will vote Wednesday on whether to halt Donald Trump’s military offensive, which he launched on 28 February. Hundreds of people, including si

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 12:56

QatarEnergy announces Force Majeure following Iran attacks

QatarEnergy has announced a Force Majeure following Iranian attacks on two of its main facilities that halted liquefied natural gas production.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 12:43

Qalibaf Urges Iranians to Take to Streets to Mourn Khamenei

With internet access across Iran fully cut off since the war with Israel and the United States began, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Speaker o ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 12:36

Italy likely to send military aid to Gulf states, sources say

<p>By Angelo Amante</p><p>ROME, March 4 (Reuters) - Italy's government is likely to provide military aid, including an air defence system, to Gulf nations that have requested help with equipment in the face of Iranian air strikes, two sources said on Wednesday.</p><p>The sources, who asked not to be named, said that while a final decision had not yet been made, Italy would probably send one of its SAMP/T batteries that can intercept ballistic missiles. They wou

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 12:27

Iranian warship sinks off Sri Lanka, 32 sailors rescued

An Iranian warship, the IRIS Dena, has sunk off the ​coast of Sri Lanka, with the Sri Lankan authorities saying on Wednesday they had rescued 32 people who were on board and recovered ​several bodies ‌from the sea.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 12:24

US troops were told Iran war 'anointed by Jesus' to bring on Armageddon, watchdog says

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 12:22

An outlier for condemning Israel’s Gaza genocide, Spain says no to Iran war

Spain's socialist president is locked in a war of words with Washington, which has threatened to cut trade ties.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 12:17

Is the CIA planning to arm Kurdish forces to spark an uprising in Iran?

Such a plan could further destabilise Iran rather than promote peace in the country, experts say.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 12:17

Trump's new reasoning for Iran strikes. And, takeaways from the first 2026 primaries

President Trump offers new reasoning for the U.S. attack on Iran. And, results from the first midterm primary of 2026 are in, providing an outlook for the matchups for key Senate seats.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 12:12

NATO defences destroy missile fired from Iran over Mediterranean: Turkiye

Defence Ministry says missile destroyed as it approached Turkish airspace after crossing Iraq and Syria.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 12:10

Trump admin pushing Kurds to 'take over' western Iran

The United States and Israel are preparing to back an uprising by Iranian Kurdish factions in western Iran, known as Rojhelat, in the coming weeks.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 12:08

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of former supreme leader, tipped to become Iran’s next head of state

<p>Choice of anti-western candidate would give signal that senior figures will not seek accommodation with US</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/04/iran-war-live-updates-us-israel-latest-news-strait-of-hormuz-middle-east-crisis">Middle East crisis – live updates</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/04/us-israel-iran-war-update-latest-news-day-five">What we

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 12:08

Israel Warns: Khamenei’s Successor Will Be a “Definite Target”

Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, stated in a message on Wednesday, March 4, that “any leader” appointed by the Islamic Republic t ...

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UPDATEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 12:06

At least 100 people missing after Iranian military ship sinks off Sri Lanka

Cause of sinking not yet known after frigate IRIS Dena sends out distress call about 40 nautical miles off Sri Lanka.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 12:02

Trump Warns Worst Outcome Would Be a Leader Like Khamenei

On Tuesday, March 3, the President of the United States and the Chancellor of Germany met at the White House, where they also addressed ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 12:02

Did the US‑Israel strikes on Iran break international law?

From disputed self‑defense claims to the killing of Iran’s leader, legal experts say the US‑Israeli attack defies UN rules. Iran’s response and mixed global reactions highlight fears that international law is eroding.

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UNCONFIRMEDREGIONAL ESCALATION04 Mar 2026, 12:01

Hezbollah's entry into Iran crisis deepens its isolation at home

<p>By Laila Bassam, Maya Gebeily, Tom Perry and Nazih Osseiran</p><p>BEIRUT, March 4 (Reuters) - Hezbollah’s decision to enter the Middle East war in support of its patron Iran has opened a rift with its main political ally at home in Lebanon, leaving the group deeply isolated as the country lurches into another devastating conflict with Israel.</p>

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 12:01

Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with CIA to end war, NYT reports

<p>March 4 (Reuters) - Operatives from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence signalled openness to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to talks on ending the war, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing officials briefed on the matter.</p><p>The offer was made through an unnamed country's spy agency, the NYT said, citing Middle Eastern officials and officials from a Western nation who spoke on condition of anonymity.</p><p>The White House and the

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 12:01

Starmer faces PMQs amid spat with Trump over Iran attacks – UK politics live

<p>Minister says PM has approached Middle East crisis with a ‘cool head’ amid repeated criticism of UK’s position from US president</p><p><strong>Prime minister Keir Starmer is in position for Prime Minister’s Questions, which is about to begin imminently.</strong></p><p>I’ll be bringing you all the latest lines, so do follow along here.</p><p>I will come at this review with an open and independent mind. I will review both policy and practice

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 11:58

Iran’s Chief Justice Warns: Cooperation with “Enemy” Will Be Treated Under War Laws

Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, the Chief Justice of the Islamic Republic, warned Iranian citizens on Wednesday, March 4, saying: “Those wh ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:53

Turkey intercepts Iranian missile heading towards country

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MILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:52

Iran war opens cracks within Trump's MAGA base

President Trump has launched into a war while he’s facing some of the lowest approval ratings of his political career. A recent poll showed that just one in four Americans approved of his attack on Iran. But it’s not just the general American public: The war is also beginning to show some cracks in support from his die-hard “Make American Great Again” base.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:49

Funeral for Khamenei delayed, as his son Mojtaba set to succeed

The developments come as the IRGC said it has asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil and gas shipping route, while strikes continue on Iran.

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MILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:49

US plans for Iran remain unclear as it defends "pre-emptive" strikes

On the fourth day of US-Israeli bombardment of Iran, US officials gave more reasons for their offensive in the country, though their plan for after the war remains unclear. Stated US motivations have also shifted over time, from intervening on the behalf anti-regime protesters in January to "preemptively' striking the country.

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MILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 11:47

"Everything is speculation" over Khamenei succession but son set as favourite

Iran announced that a state funeral for supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was postponed after it was meant to be held on March 4th. This comes as the late supreme leader's successor is set to be appointed, with his son expected to take on the role. But "everything about this nomination is speculation", warns FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:47

European stock markets rally after report of ‘secret outreach’ by Iran to try to end war

<p>UK’s FTSE 100 up by more than 50 points, while pan-European Stoxx 600 share index rises 1.2%</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/mar/04/war-middle-east-uk-living-standards-growth-markets-energy-shock-live-news-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>European stock markets have rallied on a report claiming Iran is engaging in a “secret outreach” to end the war in the Middle E

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 11:41

Iran Foreign Minister Calls Trump a “Traitor to American Voters”

Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, labeled Donald Trump a “traitor to American voters” on his “X” account. He ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:36

Sri Lanka recovers bodies after Iranian frigate sinks

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 11:36

Iran crisis tests Trump standing with young men who helped power 2024 win

<p>By Nathan Layne and Aleksandra Michalska</p><p>MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, March 4 (Reuters) - When Michael Leary learned the United States had struck Iran, he questioned whether the move honored the "America First" pledge that earned his vote for President Donald Trump and feared it could pull the country into another Middle East quagmire.</p>

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 11:36

US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens

<p>By Patricia Zengerle</p><p>WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate were set to begin voting on Wednesday on a bipartisan war powers resolution aiming to stop the military campaign against Iran and require that any hostilities against it be authorized by Congress.</p><p>The latest effort by Democrats and a few Republicans to rein in President Donald Trump's repeated troop deployments, sponsors describe it as a bid to take back Congress�

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 11:36

Explainer-Are the US attacks on Iran legal?

<p>March 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. military has joined Israel and attacked more than 1,000 targets in Iran and killed many of its top officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.</p><p>Below is a look at the legality of the U.S. attacks, which critics say exceed the president's authority and fails to comply with international law.</p><p>WHAT HAS TRUMP SAID?</p>

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 11:35

Turkey intercepts Iran-fired ballistic munition

It marks a significant escalation in the Middle Eastern war, as Iran has so far not targeted Turkey, a NATO member.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:35

Canada: Israel-US strikes on Iran 'inconsistent with int'l law'

Speaking from Australia, Carney said Canada calls for a 'rapid de-escalation of hostilities' in Iran and is 'prepared to assist in achieving this goal'.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 11:32

Donald Trump: “Iran’s World Cup Participation Is Not Important to Me”

Yahoo News covered U.S. President Donald Trump’s response to the possibility that the Islamic Republic’s football team might not take pa ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:30

Israel carries out fresh strikes on Tehran and Beirut as Iran targets US bases in Gulf

<p>Explosions heard across Iranian capital as Israeli military announces further ‘broad-scale strikes’ against regime</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/04/iran-war-live-updates-us-israel-latest-news-strait-of-hormuz-middle-east-crisis">Middle East crisis – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Israel carried out another wave of strikes on Tehran and Beirut on Wednesday while Iranian missiles continu

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UPDATEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:29

Senate to vote on resolution that would prevent Trump continuing Iran war | First Thing

<p>Vote to come after Israel launches wave of strikes on Tehran and Iran prepares for Ali Khamenei’s funeral. Plus, why a ChatGPT boycott could work</p><p>Good morning.</p><p>Republicans in the Senate are <a href="https://www.theguardian.co.uk/us-news/2026/mar/04/us-israeli-iran-war-senate-vote-congress-prevent-trump">expected to reject a resolution</a> backed by the Democrats that would prevent Donald Trump from continuing the Iran war, with the majorit

#Iran#Israel#nuclear#US Navy
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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:28

Tenth Wave of Israeli Strikes Hits Tehran as Explosions Rock East of Capital

Reports emerging from Iran suggest that a fresh wave of missile strikes has begun targeting the capital. Tabnak reported “plumes of smok ...

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MILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:24

Dubai influencers 'interrupted' by Iran strikes wake up from a 'senseless dream'

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, March 4: The war in the Middle East has transformed the lives of influencers and expats living in Dubai. But first: papers discuss why US President Donald Trump chose to strike Iran. Also: junior doctors in England use ADHD as an excuse to skip working overnight. Finally, a story about mini (and maxi) pet pigs.

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MILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:20

Energy prices start climbing after war closes Strait of Hormuz down

Since the start of US Israeli strikes on Iran Saturday, the Middle East has been gripped by widespread conflict and chaos, disrupting important shipping routes for oil and other goods. In an attempt to curb rising prices, US president Donald Trump says the US will provide political risk insurance for vessels passing through the strait of Hormuz. Traffic through the strait has been blocked for days as companies fear Iranian attacks on shipping vessels.

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MILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:18

Israeli hospitals move underground as Iran strikes carry on

As rocket fire continues into the North of Israel, to avoid disruption to healthcare, a number of hospitals have moved their whole operation underground. The decision was made for patient safety, but also to reassure those for whom the sirens are a source of anxiety. At least 11 have died and hundreds have been left injured from strikes on Israel.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:17

UAE, Qatar intercept missiles and drones

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:16

US consulate in Dubai targeted as explosions rock Tehran

A drone attack on Dubai's US consulate sparked a fire as the war on Iran enters its fifth day with the Iranian leadership targeted.

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UNVERIFIEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 11:16

Spain's PM is not mincing his words over Trump's war on Iran

At a time when few seem willing to risk the wrath of the US president, Spain is an outlier.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 11:13

IRGC Calls Supporters to Gather at Mosalla for 72-Hour Farewell as Khamenei Mourning Begins

Media outlets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) have urged their supporters to gather at Tehran’s Mosalla and remain there “ar ...

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CASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 11:09

Trump Puts Putin in an Iran Dilemma

A would-be Kremlin partner helping kill a Kremlin ally feeds the Russian leader’s paranoia.

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UPDATEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:06

US assets in Gulf states targeted by Iranian strikes

A fire started in the United States embassy in the Saudi capital of Riyadh after it was hit by two drones suspected to be from Iran. The Saudi Ministry of Defence says the strike on the embassy early on March 3rd caused “minor material damage” to the compound. It comes as the region sees more attacks targeting US assets amid Iran’s retaliation to US-Israeli strikes.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 11:05

Why Yemen’s Houthis are hesitating to join Iran war, for now

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:02

Israel launches new strikes in Tehran as public farewell for Khamenei begins

Israel's military said it had begun a "broad wave of strikes" in Tehran Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:02

Strikes resume on Iran, U.S. military says Tehran's defenses 'severely degraded'

Israel's military said it had begun a "broad wave of strikes" in Tehran Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 11:02

Iranian strikes on Israel decrease, although cause remains "unclear"

Israel is seeing a decline in launches from Iran as the campaign enters its fifth day, although reasons for it remain unclear. The announcement from the Israeli military came after it said its air defences had been activated to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and explosions were heard around Jerusalem. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky has more from Jerusalem.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 10:59

Us-Israeli strikes on Iran intensify as war enters fifth day

The US and Israel intensified strikes on Iran on March 3rd and 4th. Since the start of the conflict, hundreds of people have been killed in the country, including over 160 students who died in an attack on a girl school in the south of the country. The admiral in charge of US operation revealed that the first 24 hours of strikes were nearly double the shock and awe tactics used during the Iraq war in 2003.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:55

Trump threatens Spain with trade embargo for criticism of Iran campaign

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has condemned what he described as the US and Israel's unilateral military action in Iran, adding that the move contributes to “a more hostile and uncertain international order.” Now, in contrast to other EU nations, Spain is refusing use of jointly operated military bases on its territory to attack Iran. In response, US President Donald Trump has brandished economic punishment.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:45

Republican concern over effect of Iran war on party popularity ahead of midterms

As the Iran war enters its fifth day, the Trump administration is facing growing criticism. After US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted at Israel having forced the US's hand to strike Iran, MAGA backlash grew as they are "isolationists and often anti-Israel", FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani explains. With the midterms approaching, some Republicans worry this will not help party popularity.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:44

Is Iran holding back prized missiles to exhaust US air defences?

Analysts warn Iran’s drone and missile volumes could strain Gulf, US and Israeli interceptor stocks in a prolonged war of attrition.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:42

Trump Orders Preparations to Escort Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The White House shared a post on X stating that the President of the United States has ordered preparations to escort oil tankers thro ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:37

Iran’s Women’s Asian Cup team have ‘so much concern’ for families back home

Players contesting the Women's Asian Cup in Australia share fears for loved ones at home amid US-Israeli attacks.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 10:37

Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Accuses German Chancellor of “Nazi Mindset”

Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Islamic Republic’s Foreign Ministry, took to his “X” account to sharply criticize German Chancello ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:37

Uncertainty faces China Inc's projects in Iran after US–Israeli strikes

<p>By Eduardo Baptista</p><p>BEIJING, March 4 (Reuters) - Weeks before U.S.–Israeli strikes in Iran, wide swathes of state-backed Chinese companies were eyeing projects in areas from energy and heavy industry to trade promotion, data showed, spotlighting the risks the war presents for business in China.</p><p>One of Iran's closest allies and the biggest buyer of its oil, China has so far kept silent about the business and trade impact of the attacks, though it

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 10:37

Mojtaba Khamenei, seen as possible next Supreme Leader, has survived attacks on Iran, sources say

<p>By Parisa Hafezi</p><p>DUBAI, March 4 (Reuters) - Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late Supreme Leader, has survived the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran in which his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, two Iranian sources told Reuters on Wednesday. </p><p>Mojtaba is seen by the establishment as a possible successor to his father, the sources said.</p>

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:33

After Iran’s warning, Europe fails to unite on war launched by US, Israel

The bloc is split over how to respond, but some EU members are rallying around the concept of mutual defence.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 10:32

Spain stands firm on Iran war opposition as Trump threatens ties

Sanchez said that he 'will not be complicit in something that is bad for the world' in reference to the US and Israeli operation in Iran, angering Trump.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:32

Fifth Day of War: Tehran, Isfahan, and Kermanshah Rocked by Early Morning Strikes

Reports indicate that the wave of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Islamic Republic positions continued into the early hours of Wedne ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:30

Iran claims control of key waterway for energy transit

<p>Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had total control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global energy transit, as Israel launched a new wave of strikes on the Iranian capital.</p><p>In Lebanon, the Israeli military told residents south of the Litani River to move north, warning that the army was "compelled to take military action" against Hezbollah in the area.</p>

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:28

Donald Trump ‘really does not care’ if Iran play at World Cup 2026

<ul><li><p>Iran the only nation missing from Fifa planning summit</p></li><li><p>US and Israel began attacking Iranian targets on Saturday</p></li></ul><p>Donald Trump has said he does not care whether Iran participate in this summer’s World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The US and Israel began attacking targets in the country on Saturday, with the <a href="https://www.theguardian.c

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:13

Nine explosions reported east of Tehran: Report

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UNCONFIRMEDREGIONAL ESCALATION04 Mar 2026, 10:11

How Iran fights an imposed war

Regime's strategy is not battlefield victory but raising the regional and global costs of any attempt to overthrow it.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:01

Russia says US attacked Iran on false pretext, condemns call for Iranians to seize power

<p>MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) - Russia accused the United States on Wednesday of using an imaginary threat from Iran as a pretext to overthrow its constitutional order, and said Washington's calls for Iranians to seize power from their leaders were cynical and inhumane.</p><p>Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the U.S. had used negotiations with Iran, which were taking place as recently as last week, as a cover to disguise a plan for regime change there.<

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 10:01

Discussions with Board of Peace 'on hold' due to Iran war, Indonesia says

<p>By Stanley Widianto</p><p>JAKARTA, March 4 (Reuters) - Indonesia's foreign minister said talks on U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza "Board of Peace," of which the Southeast Asian nation is a key troop-contributing member, were on hold due to the Middle East war.</p><p>The U.S. and Israeli air war against Iran has killed scores of civilians, thrown global air transport into chaos and sent oil prices surging after the effective closure of the S

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CASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 10:00

Iranian missile hits base housing US troops in Qatar

An Iranian missile has hit a military base housing US troops in Qatar. No casualties have been reported so far.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 10:00

The state of U.S. natural gas prices as Middle East unrest continues

<p>America's natural gas bounty is acting like a moat, largely<strong> </strong>shielding the U.S. from price spikes while much of the world reels from escalating unrest in the <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Middle East</a>.</p><p><strong>Why it matters</strong>: Natural gas hasn't, historically, drawn the same headlines as the more volatile oil markets. But it's increasingly central to the economy — including <

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MILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 09:58

‘We were just praying’: Pakistani students recount escape from war-hit Iran

Iran hosts some 3,000 Pakistani students, who stare at an uncertain future after US-Israel attacks forced them to flee.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 09:58

Eight hospitals hit since start of war: Report

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 09:52

Huge column of smoke seen over western Tehran

Videos by an eyewitness captured thick black smoke rising in western Tehran as air strikes by the US and Israel continue

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 09:46

Israel continues airstrikes, as Iran widens regional attacks

Israel and the U.S. continued to strike Iran Wednesday, as the regime extended its regional attacks while preparing for the funeral of the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 09:32

The Iran War Is Jeopardizing the Entire Global Economy

The fallout from conflict in the Gulf will be much bigger than just oil.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 09:30

Attempt to destroy Iran’s nuclear programme could backfire and drive regime towards a bomb, experts warn

<p>US-Israeli onslaught may lead regime to push for bomb or embolden other groups to steal uranium stockpile</p><p>The US-Israeli onslaught against Iran is intended to resolve a 24-year standoff over Tehran’s nuclear programme, but it runs the risk of backfiring and driving the regime towards making a secret bomb, proliferation experts have warned.</p><p>The regime in Tehran has long insisted that the programme is for civilian purposes and it has no intention of mak

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 09:27

Iranians to bid farewell to Khamenei as Israel threatens to kill successor

Israel's defence minister says next leader 'target for assassination' as Iranians prepare to mourn Khamenei in Tehran.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 09:25

Five killed in overnight strikes on Iran’s Isfahan

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 09:02

Israel launches 'broad-scale attacks' on Tehran, strikes Lebanon

Israel's military has begun striking Tehran on Wednesday, while simultaneously hitting various of parts of Lebanon, where 11 people have been killed.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 09:01

Canada PM Carney says Iran conflict a failure of the international order

<p>By Alasdair Pal and Ryan Patrick Jones</p><p>SYDNEY/TORONTO, March 4 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday the ongoing conflict in the Middle East was a "failure" of the international order, and the United States had not consulted its allies before striking Iran.</p><p>U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran on Saturday after negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme stalled. </p>

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 08:53

Hundreds of drones target Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iran war

IRGC says the attacks are among its 'first powerful steps' as it continues strikes on US assets in Gulf countries.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 08:40

Egypt faces more economic jolts as US-Israel war on Iran drags

The Egyptian stock exchange suffered direct impacts from the war on the first day of trading on Sunday, with shares sustaining massive losses across the board.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 08:38

Analyst says interest in Epstein files plummeted after war on Iran launched

Republican US Congressman Thomas Massie has said the war 'won’t make the Epstein files go away'.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 08:30

What we know on day five of US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Strikes have hit nuclear-related facilities in Tehran, while Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 08:26

Iran to begin three-day funeral rites for late Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran

The state funeral for Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is set to take place on Wednesday evening in Tehran and will last three days. The 86‑year‑old former leader was killed on Saturday in US-Israeli air strikes. Israel said that any successor to him would be "a target".

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 08:25

Spain warns Trump’s Middle East war risks ‘Russian roulette with millions’

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 08:20

IRGC says Iran in ‘complete control’ of Strait of Hormuz amid Trump threats

One-fifth of the global oil is shipped through the strait, which remains effectively closed amid US-Israeli war on Iran.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 08:18

Trump says Iran leader alternatives mostly killed

Trump told reporters that most of the people he had considered as potential future leaders for Iran are now dead.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 08:06

Israel declares tenth wave of attacks in Tehran

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 08:04

Amid growing war why has Iran not hit US bases in Turkey?

Analysts explain why Iran avoided targeting US bases in Turkey despite regional strikes and escalating tensions.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 08:01

How long can Israel sustain a military conflict with Iran?

Public support for Israel's war effort contrasts with doubts over its long-term military and economic sustainability.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 08:00

The US and Israel gravely underestimated Iran’s response – here in the UAE, we are seeing the consequences | Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi

<p>My family is in Tehran; I am in Abu Dhabi. Across the region, ordinary people are paying the price for these attacks</p><p>Since Saturday, my mind has been torn between the place I live, Abu Dhabi, and Tehran, which has been the focus of my work and research for more than 15 years, and where I still have family. When I saw that Israel and the US had attacked Iran, I started worrying for family, thinking about potential consequences. But I barely had time to consider that bef

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 08:00

Gorton & Denton win, Iran and a vindicated Green foreign policy

Hannah Spencer’s victory in Gorton and Denton proves that Reform UK and the far right street movement are not inevitable, argues Jonas Marvin.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 07:52

As US-Israel war intensifies, Iran faces humanitarian crisis

Residents described children who had been on their way to school falling to the ground in fear, sheltering behind cars and lampposts.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 07:52

Sri Lanka rescues 30 onboard sinking Iranian vessel

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 07:44

Destruction seen after attack on Iran’s Assembly of Experts building

Videos show the aftermath of an air attack on Iran’s Assembly of Experts building in the city of Qom.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 07:33

Rights group says over 1,000 civilians killed in Iran since Israeli-US attacks began

<article data-history-node-id="434729" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/rights-group-says-over-1000-civilians-killed-iran-israeli-us-attacks" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/rights-group-says-over-1000-civilians-killed-iran-israeli-us-attacks" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Rights group says over 1,000 civilians killed in Iran s

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 07:15

'A war of choice': US Congress opens first Iran war vote amid intensifying debate

The US Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s decision to move toward armed conflict with Iran, a rare congressional test of a fast‑escalating Middle East crisis that has unfolded without a clearly defined US strategy for ending the confrontation.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT04 Mar 2026, 07:02

Israel Katz vows to 'eliminate' Iran's upper echelon

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 06:48

Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region

Iranian retaliatory strikes continue with drone and missile attacks as conflict spreads through Gulf nations.

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST04 Mar 2026, 06:43

Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact

Iraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict. There, the war could impact everything from the next government to intercommunal violence and civil servants' salaries.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 06:19

South Korea’s stock market suffers biggest drop in history amid US-Iran war

Benchmark index plummets as much as 12.2 percent, eclipsing single-day plunge after 9/11 attacks in 2001.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 06:18

The Iran strikes could become a midterm reckoning – for Trump and Israel

Conservative dissent over the war is fracturing the GOP and testing the durability of US support for Israel.

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UNCONFIRMEDDIPLOMACY04 Mar 2026, 05:17

War in Middle East live: Iran says won’t negotiate with US, can ‘continue the war’

A senior adviser to late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that Iran will not negotiate with the US and is ready to “continue the war”. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz as Israel warned it would assassinate any successor to late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 03:51

US compares opening strikes to ‘shock and awe’ of Iraq war: what we know on day five of Iran conflict

<p>US-Israeli attacks have killed at least 787 people in Iran, according to the Red Crescent Society; global markets spooked. What we know on day five of war</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/04/iran-war-live-updates-us-israel-latest-news-strait-of-hormuz-middle-east-crisis"><strong>US-Israel war on Iran – live updates</strong></a></p></li></ul><p>The <a href="https://www.theguar

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 03:03

Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran

China's foreign minister tells Israel to end attacks; Russian FM Lavrov says no sign Tehran seeking nuclear bomb.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 03:00

What do Netanyahu and Trump really want in Iran? – podcast

<p>Who’s calling the shots in the US-Israeli war on Iran? Chief Middle East correspondent <strong>Emma Graham-Harrison </strong>and international security correspondent <strong>Jason Burke </strong>report</p><p>Who decided to attack Iran this weekend? And who will decide how this war proceeds?</p><p>The Guardian’s chief Middle East correspondent, <strong>Emma Graham-Harrison</strong>, reports from Jerusalem on the mood in Israel f

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 02:37

US senators fear ‘boots on the ground’ after Iran war briefing

Democratic senators voiced alarm after a classified briefing on the US‑Israeli war with Iran.

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UPDATEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 02:32

Is the US at war with Iran, and will it put boots on the ground?

Some of the main questions asked about the military developments in the Middle East, and what we know so far.

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST04 Mar 2026, 01:45

Protests in Venezuela against US-Israeli war on Iran

Protesters in Venezuela have rallied outside the Iranian Embassy to condemn the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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UPDATEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 00:43

Iran war live updates: Trump says US may escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz; IDF launches strikes on Iran

<p>US president orders Washington to provide insurance for commercial shipping in the crucial strait; Israeli military says it has launched a ‘broad wave’ of strikes</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/trump-administration-reasons-for-going-to-war-with-iran">Trump administration has still not settled on reasons for war</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/mid

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Mar 2026, 00:25

Congress to Vote on Ending the War on Iran

Democrats describe the assault as illegal and contrary to U.S. interests.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 00:24

'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes

Retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states have tarnished their image as safe and prosperous, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 00:18

Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial

Commentators across political spectrum, including MAGA base, seize on Rubio's words amid shifting war justifications.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 00:14

Trump officials' briefing to Congress on Iran derided as "bullsh*t" by Democrats

<p>House Democrats left a Tuesday night briefing on <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/3-us-fighter-jets-friendly-fire-kuwait" target="_blank">Iran</a> expressing even greater frustration towards the Trump administration than they had going in, with several lawmakers describing it as "bullsh*t."</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>Democrats are full steam ahead on <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/trump-iran-congress-war-powers-vote"

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE04 Mar 2026, 00:00

Iran live news: US embassy in Dubai hit; Israel pounds Tehran, Beirut

US and Israel continue to pound Iran and Lebanon, as Tehran's counterstrikes disrupt oil flows in the Middle East.

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UPDATEDCASUALTIES04 Mar 2026, 00:00

Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base

The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by Iran on Sunday.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 23:46

Trump denies that Israel forced US’s hand in launching strikes against Iran

<p>Democrats have decried Marco Rubio’s briefings as inadequate in articulating the goals of war</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> attempted to counter a simmering anti-<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/israel">Israel</a> backlash in Congress and among his own Maga supporters on Tuesday by denying suggestions that he had been bounced into attacking <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran"

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 23:20

The Fourth Day of the U.S.–Israel War on Iran: Strikes Continue in Western Regions of the Country

HRANA – In the last 24 hours, and as of March 3, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 104 attacks across 85 incidents in 19 provinces, resulting in a total of 31 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). According to aggregated data since the outbreak of the conflict on February […]

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 23:18

Unpacking US justification for Iran attacks

US officials confirmed the US didn’t attack Iran because of an ‘imminent threat’ but because Israel was going to strike.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 23:07

The Trump Administration’s Iran War Justifications Keep Changing

The U.S. president and his officials can’t get their story straight.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 23:02

The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is straining relations with some U.S. allies

President Trump criticized the U.K. over its stance on the war on Iran, as he praised and welcomed Germany's chancellor to the White House.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 22:42

Ray Takeyh: 'Iran is not a personalised dictatorship, it's an ideological system'

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Ray Takeyh, Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). As war rages in Iran, Mr. Takeyh warns that America's "war of choice" is guided by an improvised military strategy that swings wildly between grand ambitions of regime change and more narrowly framed goals, including disabling Iran’s missile program, neutralising its proxy networks, and permanently ending its nuclear aspirations. All are open-ended commitments and lack

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 22:39

Unpopularity of Iran war 'almost unprecedented' this early on, expert says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and Programme Director for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco, says that "even in the most controversial wars, like Iraq, when the war initiates, people tend to rally around the flag [...] this is remarkable that at the very beginning of the war there's overwhelming opposition not only from liberals and the left, but much of Trump's spaces as well".

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 22:32

How China Sees the War in Iran

Beijing is an unentangled superpower—but one with key interests at stake.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 22:20

Iran's attacks are being repelled - but the numbers suggest there could soon be a problem

America's allies in the Middle East are reportedly begging Donald Trump for a swift end to the conflict.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 22:13

Qatar announces arrest of Iran’s IRGC sleeper cells

Tehran has launched multiple attacks on Qatar and other Gulf states since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Saturday.

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UPDATEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 22:00

Spain baulks at Trump’s threat to cut off all trade over NATO, Iran stance

The US has relocated 15 aircraft, including refuelling tankers, from military bases in southern Spain.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 21:59

Travellers stranded, airlines under pressure as Iran war escalates

Thousands are stranded as major Gulf hubs, including Dubai, remain closed or severely restricted for a fourth day.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 21:58

What we know about the deadly strike on a primary school in Iran

Iran held a mass funeral this Tuesday for at least 165 schoolgirls killed Saturday in a strike on Minab. But online, some users claim the tragedy was staged by Iranian authorities. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we confirm the strike hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school, a building separated from nearby IRGC military barracks for nearly a decade. We also examine claims blaming U.S.-Israeli strikes for the attack, as well as allegations of a failed Iranian rocket launch.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 21:42

Can Iran's economy survive if the war drags on?

Iran took the risky gambit of closing the Strait of Hormuz, which could backfire and hurt its own economy.  France 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Iranian-Austrian economist Mahdi Ghodsi from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies about Iran's unsustainable economic path and whether it's headed for hyperinflation.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 21:31

'We're going to unleash Chiang on these people': Rubio says US stepping up Iran campaign

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that the United States is stepping up its campaign in Iran, widening the scope of airstrikes in the country. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 21:30

Funerals held for students and staff after strike on Iran school

Iranian authorities say they were killed in a US-Israeli strike in the city of Minab on Saturday.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 21:29

Have America and Israel just started a forever war with Iran?

<a href=' https://podfollow.com/the-world-with-richard-and-yalda'>👉Listen to The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim on your podcast app👈</a>

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 21:28

Rubio says Iran was ‘playing’ US in negotiations

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, saying “the world will be safer”.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 21:22

Oman renews push for diplomacy, says ‘off-ramps available’ in Iran war

Oman had been mediating talks between Iran and the US before Washington attacked Tehran.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 21:21

US troops were told war on Iran was ‘all part of God’s divine plan’, watchdog alleges

<p>Religious freedom group says 200 troops sent complaints of superiors using extremist Christian rhetoric to justify war</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/us-military">US military</a> commanders have been invoking extremist Christian rhetoric about biblical “end times” to justify involvement in the Iran war to troops, according to complaints made to a watchdog group.</p><p>The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) says it has rec

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 21:13

What are the implications of Iran’s strikes on Gulf Arab states?

Iran is launching attacks across the Gulf region after the US-Israel operation against the country.

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST03 Mar 2026, 21:02

A glimpse of Iran, through the eyes of its artists and journalists

Understanding one of the world's oldest civilizations can't be achieved through a single film or book. But recent works of literature, journalism, music and film by Iranians are a powerful starting point.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 21:00

Centrist Democrats push for softer constraints on Trump's war powers in Iran

<p>A group of centrist House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a war powers resolution that would give the Trump administration more leeway on <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> than the measure their leadership is pushing.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The effort reflects the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-trump-strikes-congress-democrats-israel" target="_blank">extreme reluctance some hawkish

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 20:58

UAE considers striking Iranian missile sites as regional war spreads

<p>The <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/us-israel-strikes-iran-middle-east-dubai-airports" target="_blank">United Arab Emirates</a> is considering taking military action to stop Iranian missile and drone strikes on the country, two sources with knowledge of the matter tell Axios. </p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> An Emirati strike on <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> would be unprecedented. The

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UNCONFIRMEDREGIONAL ESCALATION03 Mar 2026, 20:54

'The patience for Hezbollah's actions has worn out', analyst says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, says that "as time has gone on and as Hezbollah has repeatedly dragged the country into war, the patience of everyone else for this excuse 'well, we're fighting Israel, so it's ok' has worn out".

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 20:50

‘Worst-case scenario’: Trump weighs replacing Khamenei as leader of Iran

Trump appeared to dismiss Reza Pahlavi as an option and sketched a vision of Iran's government similar to Venezuela's.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 20:49

Trump mulls exiled Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi as regime successor

US President Donald Trump said Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi could be a possible successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 20:43

US sends planes to evacuate nationals from Middle East as Iran conflict spreads

The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 20:34

Insurers Are Keeping Ships Away From the Strait of Hormuz

As chaos spreads from Iran, global shipping is buckling under the strain.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 20:30

US midterm primary season kicks off in shadow of Iran war

Primaries will determine party candidates in November race to control Congress, give early window into voter sentiment.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 20:24

Iran made a mistake targeting civilians in Middle East, says former CIA director

Iran has made a "big mistake" by not just attacking US bases and assets in the Gulf states, but also targeting civilians in the region, the former director of the CIA has told Sky News.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 20:22

'A feeling of bitter betrayal' - Gulf States' fears grow over Iran war fallout

"There is possibly a feeling of bitter betrayal" among Gulf countries over the Iranian response to the attacks, according to journalist Hoda Abdel-Hamid, who is reporting for FRANCE 24 in Doha.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 20:22

US will provide insurance for ships in Gulf amid Iranian attacks: Trump

US Navy 'will begin escorting' oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, if necessary, Trump says.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 20:17

Trump rebukes Starmer again for not letting US attack Iran from UK bases

<p>US president criticises prime minister for third time 24 hours, describing him as ‘not Churchill’ over initial refusal</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/03/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-trump-netanyahu-lebanon-middle-east-latest-news">Middle East crisis – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Donald Trump has launched a deeply personal attack on Keir Starmer over his refusal to

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 20:16

Iran has largely halted oil and gas exports through strait of Hormuz

<p>At least four tankers have been struck by drones and maritime traffic has dropped by 80%, reports say</p><p>Iran has in effect closed the strait of Hormuz to oil and gas exports for the past four days with a mixture of drone strikes and fear that has halted commercial maritime traffic despite intense US attacks on Iran’s navy.</p><p>At least four tankers have been struck and Lloyd’s List Intelligence reported that seaborne traffic had dropped by 80% on Sunday, wi

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 20:12

Iran mourns 165 girls, staff killed in US-Israel strike on Minab school

Thousands gathered in Minab, Iran, for a mass funeral of 165 schoolgirls and staff killed in a US-Israeli airstrike.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 20:10

The Illegal War on Iran Is Escalating… What Next?

The illegal war on Iran continues to escalate. Plus: Why did the U.S. choose to start this conflict with Iran? Is the UK a vassal state to the U.S? And, the Greens leave Reform in the dust. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 20:00

US war on Iran divides American conservatives, MAGA voters

President Trump has launched into a war while he’s facing some of the lowest approval ratings of his political career... and while a recent poll showed that just one in four Americans approved of his attack on Iran. But it’s not just the general American public. The war is also beginning to show some cracks in his diehard “Make America Great Again” base. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 19:51

Dubai influencers’ lives of luxury interrupted by Iran strikes: ‘The image of safety has been shattered’

<p>Contradicting images of parties and war-flooded feeds after Iran targeted Gulf states in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks</p><p>Mike Babayan was in a hookah lounge when he heard the explosion<strong> </strong>on<strong> </strong>Saturday<strong> </strong>night. Dubai – a gilded playground for the ultra-rich and oligarch class, billed as one of the safest places on Earth – had been attacked by Iranian missiles. Phones lit up with emergenc

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 19:50

UK allows US to use British bases for ‘defensive strikes’ on Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has allowed the US to use British bases for so-called “defensive strikes” targeting Iran.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 19:49

Israel, US strikes hit building of body to elect new Iran supreme leader

Israeli and US strikes on Tuesday hit the Tehran building of a body tasked with electing Iran's new supreme leader, local media reported, showing footage of the building severely damaged in the strikes. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli strikes on Saturday. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.

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UNCONFIRMEDREGIONAL ESCALATION03 Mar 2026, 19:44

'Strangely normal': As war rages in Iran, daily life in UAE remains 'orderly, calm'

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Susan Marie Ossman, anthropologist, artist, historian, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Professor of Movements, Spaces and Cultural Practices Affiliationat NYU Abu Dhabi. As war rages in Iran and across the Middle East, Professor Ossman's classes have moved to Zoom, echoing the pandemic era. All the while, Abu Dhabi's infrastructure and daily routines remain intact under uneasy skies. The UAE has long projected stability and insulation from regional vola

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 19:38

Trump says Iran navy, air force destroyed, Germany ‘helping out’

Trump contradicts Rubio by saying US attacked Iran because 'he had a feeling' Tehran would attack Washington first.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 19:38

Shadow of Iraq war lies over Westminster as MPs consider US-Israeli attack on Iran

<p>Despite rebukes from Donald Trump, many MPs back Keir Starmer’s stance so far, and say lessons from conflict in Iraq must not be forgotten </p><p>Calvin Bailey keeps his Iraq medal, issued to members of the British armed forces who served as part of Operation Telic, safe in a drawer in his home. It features a clasp, given to personnel who were part of the very first wave of flights to leave British bases to invade Iraq in March 2003.</p><p>So when the Labour MP f

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 19:34

Middle East attacks intensify as Trump says he rejects Iran’s attempt to talk

<p>US president claims ‘they want to talk. I said: Too Late!’, while Rubio threatens the ‘hardest hits are yet to come’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/03/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-trump-netanyahu-lebanon-middle-east-latest-news">US-Israel war on Iran – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Israel and the US intensified their attacks on Iran on Tuesday, launching waves of str

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 19:32

Chaos signals Iran struggling to function as war turns into fight for survival

<p>Strikes on Iranian leadership are putting Tehran under unprecedented military and diplomatic pressure </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/03/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-trump-netanyahu-lebanon-middle-east-latest-news">Middle East crisis – live updates</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/war-middle-east-maps-video-photos-us-israel-ir

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 19:32

Trump says he fears Iran’s next leader could be ‘as bad as the previous person’

<p>US president suggests worst-case result of assassination would be regime change that fails to relieve repression</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/03/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-trump-netanyahu-lebanon-middle-east-latest-news"><strong>US-Israel war on Iran – live updates</strong></a></p></li></ul><p>Donald Trump said his biggest fear in the US-Israeli military

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 19:31

US and Israel offer shifting justifications for Iran war: what we know on day four

<p>Donald Trump said the US and Israel are hitting Iran ‘where it is much more appropriate’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/03/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-trump-netanyahu-lebanon-middle-east-latest-news">US-Israel war on Iran – live updates</a></p></li></ul> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/us-israel-iran-war-justification-operation-epic-fury">Continu

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 19:25

Why oil prices aren't even higher after Iran strikes

<p>Sure, oil prices have soared since attacks on <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> and counterstrikes began — but it's also possible the market isn't freaking out <em>enough.</em></p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Consumers and companies worldwide will feel the effects of the conflict that's <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/iran-attack-refinery-prices" target="_blank">pushing up</a>

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 19:24

No quick victory leaves Trump scrambling to define success in Iran

Trump faces challenges as Iran resists negotiations after military escalation and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 19:15

Why is Iran striking Gulf Arab countries so hard?

Iran has been striking more than military targets across the Gulf region, hitting oil and gas facilities.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 19:09

How far will it escalate? Iran draws in region as Israel, US expand campaign

It's only Day 4 and already, an under attack Iran's drawn in the whole region: targets incude the US embassy in Saudi Arabia, oil and gas installations up and down the Gulf, France’s military base in Abu Dhabi - all part of Iran’s strategy to employ cheap homemade drones to shut business, spook markets and scare away tourists as it defends against an existential threat that saw its leader eliminated in the opening hours of the US and Israeli bombing campaign.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 18:54

Our Observers in Tehran: 'For us to achieve freedom, war is the only option'

Three days after US and Israeli air strikes started hitting their country, Iranians are torn between conflicting emotions: many are expressing joy for what they see as an opportunity to topple the Islamic regime, but also fear that the strikes will cause more civilian casualties. Two of our Observers in Iran describe what they have been going through since February 28.

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UPDATEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 18:49

Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping

Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 18:48

US-Israeli strikes on Iran put China’s energy security at risk

Beijing has strongly condemned the joint US-Israeli attacks targeting Iran’s leadership and its infrastructure. As the main buyer of Iranian oil and a key strategic partner, China must now secure its own energy supply while avoiding becoming embroiled in a regional conflagration.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 18:45

Battle for the Throne: Succession Struggle Deepens as New Names Emerge for Iran’s Leadership

An informed source told IranWire that during recent meetings of the Temporary Leadership Council - established under Article 111 of the ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 18:38

UK borrowing costs jump again on fears Iran conflict will curb growth

<p>Investors suspect rising oil and gas costs will stoke inflation and delay cuts in interest rates</p><p>UK borrowing costs jumped for a second day on Tuesday as the potentially damaging effects of the Iran conflict spooked investors concerned that growth will stall across the major industrial economies.</p><p>Investors fear inflation will rise, driven by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/03/global-stock-markets-iran-war-gas-oil-prices-ftse-

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UNCONFIRMEDREGIONAL ESCALATION03 Mar 2026, 18:24

The Houthis weigh risk over loyalty in the US-Israel war on Iran

Aligned with Iran, Yemen's Houthis are treading carefully amid the US-Israeli war, as they calculate the cost of involvement to their own survival

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 18:02

How much is the war on Iran costing the US?

Trump’s open-ended conflict in Iran raises questions over the mounting cost of the war effort on American taxpayers.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 18:01

Fears over food shortages in Tehran as residents worry about length of war

Locals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to hit the capital.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 18:01

AI could be giving US lethal edge in Iran war - but there are dangers

Forget science fiction. The age of AI in war is here.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 17:58

Iran conflict could have ‘very significant’ impact on UK economy, OBR warns; FTSE 100’s biggest fall in 11 months – as it happened

<p>Spring forecast show UK unempoyment to peak higher than feared, as tax take heads for a record, but headroom against fiscal rules has increased</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/03/spring-forecast-rachel-reeves-labour-economic-plan-2026-growth-obr"><strong>Spring forecast: Reeves insists Labour has ‘right economic plan’ as 2026 growth downgraded</strong></a></p></li></ul><p><stro

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 17:54

UK will charter flights from Oman to evacuate Britons from region amid Iran strikes

<p>Government working to transport stranded nationals in coming days, prioritising most vulnerable</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/03/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-trump-netanyahu-lebanon-middle-east-latest-news">Middle East crisis live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The UK government will charter a flight from Oman in the coming days, prioritising vulnerable British n

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UPDATEDDIPLOMACY03 Mar 2026, 17:53

Where do the UK's parties stand on US-Israel assault on Iran?

Differing responses to the joint US and Israeli assault on Iran have been issued by the UK's leading political parties, demonstrating a lack of agreement.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 17:44

Ben Jennings on Donald Trump, Keir Starmer and the war in Iran – cartoon

<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/mar/03/ben-jennings-donald-trump-keir-starmer-war-iran-cartoon">Continue reading...</a>

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 17:19

China calls for vessels in strait of Hormuz to be protected amid soaring shipping costs

<p>Beijing’s foreign ministry urges ‘all parties’ to avoid escalation as number of crossings drops 60% in one day</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/iran-strait-of-hormuz-oil-gas-visualized">How escalating Iran conflict is driving up oil and gas prices – a visual guide</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/mar/03/spring-forecast-rachel-reeves-statement-econo

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 17:15

Europe Abandons Both Integrity and Influence on Iran

In response to Trump’s strikes, European leaders have created an alternate reality to escape their hypocrisy.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 17:03

Trump, Tehran and the long shadow of Washington's checkered history of regime change operations

Various US presidents have sent military forces to remove unpopular rulers abroad. Their track record is mixed. Initially, Trump claimed that regime-change was a goal in the current Iran war, too.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 17:02

The D Brief: Iran war spreads across Mideast; Trump: ‘Wars can be fought forever’; Iranian, US death tolls rise; State urges evacuations from 16 nations; And a bit more.

The D Brief: Iran war spreads across Mideast; Trump: ‘Wars can be fought forever’; Iranian, US death tolls rise; State urges evacuations from 16 nations; And a bit more.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 16:58

Who is Ali Larijani, the unofficial strongman in Iran?

With US-Israeli airstrikes killing Khamenei and other Iranian leaders, veteran politician Ali Larijani seems to be calling the shots. Larijani comes from a powerful family — but was never fully embraced by hardliners.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 16:50

Trump team offers shifting views of US goals as Iran war engulfs Mideast

US President Donald Trump's administration offered conflicting responses to questions over the attack on Iran and how to bring an end to the conflict even as joint US-Israeli air strikes over the weekend morphed into a larger regional war.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 16:30

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Warns of “Opportunistic Forces” Exploiting Iran’s Crisis

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi addressed residents of Khuzestan, Ilam, Kermanshah, Kurdistan, and West Azerbaijan, along with Turk, Lur, and ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 16:26

Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran

European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities

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UNCONFIRMEDREGIONAL ESCALATION03 Mar 2026, 16:09

Cyberwarfare ignites in US-Israel-Iran war

The regional conflict expands into the cyber front as pro-Iran and pro-Israel hackers join the war effort.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 16:00

US Bombed Iran Because Israel Was Going to Attack Anyway

The US bombed Iran because Israel had already planned to attack, secretary of state Marco Rubio admitted on Fox News.  “We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action, we knew that would precipitate an attack against American forces,” Rubio told reporters on Monday. “We knew that if we didn’t preemptively go after […]

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 15:47

Will Iran take part in the 2026 World Cup?

Iran’s World Cup participation in doubt after US-Israeli strikes as FIFA weighs rules on potential team withdrawal.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 15:42

Battered and isolated, Hezbollah drags Lebanon into another war

Its attack on Israel in support of Iran has led to fresh mass displacements and Israeli bombing, to the fury of many Lebanese.

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UNCONFIRMEDEVACUATION03 Mar 2026, 15:38

Israeli Army Issues Evacuation Warning for Parts of Tehran and Karaj

The Israeli Army has released an urgent alert urging people in Tehran’s Hakimieh industrial zone and around Payam Airport in Karaj to ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 15:36

Dubai influencers spend 'tens of thousands' to flee Iran assault

Dubai's rich are paying up to $350,000 for private jets to leave the UAE, with flights cancelled due to missiles and drones flying through Gulf skies.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 15:34

RSF: Iranian Journalists Face Blackouts, Bombardment, and Arrest Threats

On March 3, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said that as the war in Iran escalates, access to information has been sharply curtailed. Jo ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 15:08

Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes

Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 15:08

Iran attacks on Gulf oil and gas sites trigger energy fears

Iranian attacks on regional refineries and gas facilities, and oil tankers are increasing global energy supply fears, risking major economic fallouts from Asia to Europe, and leaving consumers bracing for higher prices.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 14:59

Qatar and UAE 'not short on ammunition' to down Iranian missiles

Qatar and the UAE have denied they are short of interceptor missiles needed to down Iranian projectiles heading for Gulf cities.

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UPDATEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 14:53

Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?

Iran has carried out strikes against Israel, across the Gulf and against a British base in Cyprus in retaliation.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 14:45

Israel bombs council choosing Iran's next supreme leader, official says

<p>The Israeli air force on Tuesday struck the building housing Iran's Council of Experts in the holy city of Qom in an attempt to disrupt the process of appointing a new <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-khamenei-killed-israel" target="_blank">supreme leader</a>, an Israeli defense official said. </p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> The Council of Experts is the body within the Iranian regime with the authority to appoint a new supreme l

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 14:18

War in Iran 'is impacting European interests across the board', researcher says

The deputy director of the European Council on Foreign Relations' Paris office has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how European nations are already being sucked into the war in Iran. Camille Lons pointed out that although any direct help for the US or Israel has been labelled as only defensive, attacks on French and British bases have already occurred. She noted that other major issues such as energy prices and the provision of weapons – bearing in mind European requirements for supplies to Ukraine –

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 14:15

Former US officials warn Trump doesn't have post-war Iran plan

Former US officials warn that Trump has no concrete post-strike strategy, raising the risk of regional instability.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 14:00

Australian energy bills could surge as Iran conflict drives up global gas prices

<p>Experts warn of similarities with 2022, when electricity prices went up by more than 40% due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/04/politics-live-albanese-prime-minister-question-time-angus-taylor-cost-of-living-middle-east-work-from-home-victoria-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="ht

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 13:58

Israeli military says it has hit Iran's presidential office

The Israeli army announced that it carried out airstrikes against the Iranian presidency and the offices of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran, as part of the war launched against Iran

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 13:50

US closes embassies as it braces for prolonged Iran war campaign

US officials said they were working to boost troops and defences in the region, with President Trump refusing to rule out boots on the ground in Iran.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 13:41

Zelensky fears Trump's Iran war could hurt Ukraine

Ukraine fears what soaring oil prices and a shortage in air defences could mean for them.

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UNCONFIRMEDEVACUATION03 Mar 2026, 13:27

EU asylum applications down but Iran concerns mount

EU asylum applications fell nearly 20 percent in 2025 as crisis fears in Iran threaten unprecedented refugee flows.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 13:11

‘Imperialist undertones’: global south condemns US-Israeli war with Iran

<p>China calls it unacceptable to ‘kill leader of sovereign state’, while South Africa questions ‘pre-emptive’ justification</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/03/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-trump-netanyahu-lebanon-middle-east-latest-news">Middle East crisis – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The US-Israeli war on Iran has been condemned as illegal across much of the global s

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 13:10

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Holds Wartime Briefing Inside School

On Tuesday, March 3, the fourth day of the war, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei addressed reporters from inside a s ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 12:54

Iran Introduces One-Million-Toman Banknote as Cash Shortage Deepens

On Tuesday, March 3, the fourth day of the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, the Central Bank announced that it has begun distribu ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 12:54

How the US-Israeli war on Iran could reshape the Middle East

The US-Israeli war on Iran threatens to upend the Middle East's geopolitical order and security architecture, redefining the region's balance of power

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 12:50

US debuts suicide drone in Iran after fast-track buy

The US deploys low-cost LUCAS suicide drones in Iran using Starlink and Viasat satellites for rapid combat operations.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 12:50

US World Cup co-hosts 'very supportive' of Iran playing in tournament

The American World Cup co-hosts are "very supportive" of Iran playing at the tournament, the boss of US Soccer has told Sky News.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 12:49

Israeli Military: Iran’s Leadership Complex Targeted

On Tuesday, March 3, the spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that Israeli forces had struck what they described as the ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 12:06

IAEA confirms entrances to Iran's Natanz plant were bombed

IAEA confirms US-Israeli strikes hit entrances of Iran’s underground Natanz uranium enrichment plant with no radiological impact reported.

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UPDATEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 12:06

Israel and US say Iran war will not be “endless”

As the US-Israeli campaign in #Iran continues, Benjamin #Netanyahu and #US secretary of war Pete #Hegseth have said the war will not be “endless”, while Donald #Trump claims it will last “four to five weeks”. It is estimated over 780 people have been killed in Iran since the start of the conflict.

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UPDATEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 12:00

In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East

Israel has launched an invasion into Lebanon, while the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by a pair of drones overnight.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 11:51

Iranian Red Crescent: Death Toll Rises to 787

On Tuesday, March 3, the Iranian Red Crescent Society said that the death toll from the war involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran h ...

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 11:31

Trump Holds Calls with Iraqi Kurdish Leaders Amid Iran War

President Donald Trump placed phone calls on Sunday with two of Iraq’s top Kurdish leaders - Masoud Barzani and Bafel Talabani - to disc ...

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 11:17

Papers discuss future of Ukraine after Trump's 'Iran gamble'

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 3: Papers discuss the new war in the Middle East and what it could mean for Russia's war in Ukraine. Also: Russian independent paper Meduza analyses the narrative of Russian state TV. Finally, did Jim Carrey attend the César Awards... or was it his clone?

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UNCONFIRMEDREGIONAL ESCALATION03 Mar 2026, 11:06

Hezbollah's miscalculation: Is Lebanon facing a new Israeli war?

Hezbollah's rocket salvo has heightened fears of a new full-scale Israeli war that could threaten the group's future and destabilise Lebanon's fragile state

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 11:06

Iran's Guards say targeted US air base in Bahrain

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim drone and missile attack on US base in Bahrain as Washington orders staff to leave Gulf states.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 11:04

Iranian Forces Strike Headquarters of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan

At around 10:00 AM local time in the Kurdistan Region on Tuesday, March 3, forces of the Islamic Republic carried out a military strike ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 10:57

Iran targets US embassy in Riyadh, says Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran’s strikes on the US Embassy marked a major escalation in its expanding attacks across the Gulf, disrupting oil routes and prompting US retaliation threats.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 10:47

Can Trump make Iran 'great again' by bombing it?

Iran, the US, and Israel target the same people. Kourosh Ziabari explains how the US and Israel exploited Iran’s crackdown to justify regime change.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 10:45

President Trump shares a new reason why the U.S. attacked Iran

The U.S. and Israel have offered different reasons for the latest war in Iran, which has widened as Iran and allied armed groups retaliate across the region.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 10:44

Trump hosts Germany's Merz against backdrop of Iran strikes

Trump hosts Germany’s Friedrich Merz for White House talks on Iran strikes, tariffs, China ties and transatlantic security tensions.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 10:34

Fourth Day of War: Explosions Rock Cities Across Iran

According to news received from inside Iran, various regions have been targeted by U.S. and Israeli military strikes since the early mor ...

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UPDATEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 10:33

In pictures: Israel launches simultaneous strikes on Tehran and Beirut

Israel launched simultaneous air strikes Tuesday on Tehran and Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut's southern suburbs following a wave of missiles launched overnight from Iran. The Israeli army announced earlier in the day that ground troops had been deployed along the border with Lebanon as mounting hostilities threatened to engulf the region.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 10:24

Steve Witkoff: Iran Proudly Claimed Capacity for Eleven Nuclear Bombs

Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy overseeing negotiations with the Islamic Republic, said in an interview with Fox News that members ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 10:19

CENTCOM: U.S. Forces Eliminate Iranian Missile and Drone Bases

In a post on social media, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces had destroyed the Islamic Republic’s command centers, mis ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 10:13

Iran Calls for Blood Donations as Strikes Continue

Iranian media outlets have issued an appeal for blood donations to support those injured in the ongoing war, urging citizens to head to ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 10:09

Concerns Grow for Iranian Inmates as War Intensifies

As U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran intensify, human rights groups and a number of civil activists have raised serious concerns ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 10:00

U.S. Secretary of State Says Iran Strike Was Preemptive Move to Protect American Forces

Marco Rubio, serving as U.S. Secretary of State and the President’s Senior National Security Advisor, said the United States launched it ...

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 10:00

We know Trump’s endgame. But what is Tehran’s survival strategy?

A Venezuela-style regime change in Iran misreads its power structure and risks sparking a prolonged, destabilising regional war, argues Kayhan Valadbaygi.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 10:00

Trump promised the MAGA base no new wars. Then he went to war with Iran

President Trump promised his "Make America Great Again" voters an "America First" foreign policy. With the war in Iran, he's testing MAGA world's willingness to be flexible on one of its core beliefs.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 09:57

Trump voters back him on Iran - but that could change if war drags on

His supporters in one Texas town hail his actions in the Middle East - though some comments suggest seeds of trouble.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 09:54

Israel gradually reopens Gaza crossing amid war on Iran

Since the Israeli announcement of sealing Gaza two days ago, many Palestinians in Gaza rushed to markets, attempting to secure daily necessities.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 09:54

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting as U.S. attacks Iran

U.S. first lady Melania Trump presided over a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday focusing on children in conflict, as the United States has joined Israel in attacking Iran.

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST03 Mar 2026, 09:51

Tehran Under Fire: Civilians Between War and Propaganda:

Tehran is losing its police stations, Basij bases, IRGC compounds, joint army and intelligence headquarters, as well as the civilian hou ...

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UNCONFIRMEDDIPLOMACY03 Mar 2026, 09:40

U.S. urges Americans across the Middle East to evacuate as war with Iran intensifies

The United States evacuated diplomats across the Middle East and shut down some embassies as the war with Iran intensified on Tuesday.

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UNCONFIRMEDDIPLOMACY03 Mar 2026, 09:40

Former Department of Defense official talks about Iran's military capabilities

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Dana Stroul, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, what Iran's current military capabilities are and whether it's retaliating with full force.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 09:40

Qatari government spokesperson shares his country's view on the U.S. attacks on Iran

U.S. ally Qatar struck down two Iranian planes Monday. Leila Fadel asks Qatari government spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari about his country's view of U.S. attacks in Iran.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 08:36

Iran strike US Al-Udeid base, Qatar busts IRGC 'spy cells'

The Israeli army carried out raids along some parts of the Lebanese border as Israel says it is prepared for an offensive that could last weeks.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 08:00

Day 3: Tehran lives under sirens, smoke, and an unravelling life

The war did not stay within Tehran's boundaries. Strikes extended to Isfahan, Kermanshah, Karaj, and areas in the south near the port city of Bandar Abbas.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 06:33

Iran targets U.S. allies, hits American Embassy in Riyadh

<p>The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, according to initial estimates, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building, a Saudi Defense Ministry spokesperson said.</p><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>Tehran has launched a wave of counterattacks following weekend airstrikes by American and Israeli forces on <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a>, firing missiles at Middle Eastern co

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 06:00

Prabowo’s Peacemaker Campaign Now Extends to Iran

Indonesia’s president offers to facilitate negotiations after U.S. and Israeli strikes.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Mar 2026, 04:22

Live: Iran says it has not yet used its most advanced weaponry

Iran is ready for a long war against the United States and Israel and has so far not used its most advanced weapons, its defence ministry said Tuesday. The Israeli military also said it struck Iranian industrial sites used to produce ballistic missiles, while Iran retaliated by hitting industrial and diplomatic targets across the Middle East. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 04:02

Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.

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UNCONFIRMEDDIPLOMACY03 Mar 2026, 02:25

Centrist Dems met to plot 2028. Then Iran happened.

At a gathering this week, top center-left consultants and strategists for rumored presidential hopefuls pitched how to talk about foreign policy.

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CASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 00:00

Six US Service Members Killed — 18 Wounded in Action

Six US service members were killed and 18 injured in action as of Monday, March 3, according to CENTCOM. An Iranian ballistic missile evaded air defenses at a Kuwaiti base, killing US personnel. The Pentagon identified the fallen soldiers and expressed condolences to their families.

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POLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 00:00

Rubio Admits US Strikes Triggered by Israeli Plans — MAGA Divide Erupts

Secretary of State Marco Rubio effectively admitted that the timing of US strikes on Iran was influenced by Israeli plans, saying the US 'knew there was going to be Israeli action' and had to act 'pre-emptively.' This triggered a public split within the MAGA movement, with the 'America First' wing accusing Rubio of admitting Israel dragged the US into war.

#Rubio#USA#Israel#MAGA#America First
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POLITICAL STATEMENT03 Mar 2026, 00:00

Trump Says War Could Last 4–5 Weeks, Does Not Rule Out Ground Troops

President Trump said the war was the 'last best chance' of addressing the threat posed by Iran's ballistic missiles and nuclear program, and that the campaign could last four to five weeks. He told the New York Post he will not rule out sending ground troops into Iran if necessary. Trump also posted that US munitions stockpiles have 'never been higher.'

#Trump#ground troops#Iran#war duration#statement
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MILITARY INCIDENT03 Mar 2026, 00:00

Kuwait Shoots Down Three US F-15 Jets in Friendly Fire Incident

Kuwait shot down three US F-15 jets in what the US military called a friendly fire incident. All crew members survived. The incident occurred as Iranian ballistic missiles targeted the region, causing confusion in air defense systems. The US and Kuwait issued a joint statement expressing regret.

#friendly fire#Kuwait#F-15#USA#Iran
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UPDATEDCASUALTIES03 Mar 2026, 00:00

Iran Death Toll Reaches 787 — 165 Schoolgirls Killed in Minab Strike

Iran's death toll from US-Israeli strikes climbed to 787, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. Among those killed were 165 schoolgirls and staff in a missile strike on a primary school in Minab in southern Iran. Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRANA) reported 742 civilians killed, including 176 children. Iran accused the US and Israel of targeting nine hospitals.

#Iran casualties#civilians#school strike#Minab#HRANA
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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 23:39

Rubio says Israel's strike plan forced US into attacking Iran

America's top diplomat on Monday that the Israeli government forced the administration's hand to launch attacks against Iran.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT02 Mar 2026, 23:38

Trump warns of 'far longer' Iran war as regional crisis spirals

The US president refused to rule out deploying ground troops in the region if Iran does not capitulate to US and Israeli demands.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 23:02

The Third Day of the U.S.–Israel War on Iran: Rising Casualties and Intensified Strikes in Tehran and Western Provinces

HRANA – In the last 24 hours, and as of March 2, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA recorded at least 56 incidents across 13 provinces, resulting in 101 total casualties (killed and injured, civilian and military). All figures and classifications in this report are preliminary and may be updated as additional information becomes available and […]

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 22:47

Did Trump Miscalculate on Iran?

The White House is discovering that Iran and Israel have a higher tolerance for pain, according to Mideast expert Vali Nasr.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT02 Mar 2026, 22:21

The U.S.-Israel War Against Iran Is Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon

All three countries are preparing to potentially wage weeks of conflict—or more.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 22:21

Disinformation exaggerates Iran's military successes against US and Israel

After US-Israeli strikes on Iran, pro-Tehran accounts circulated fake footage claiming to show the aftermath of missile strikes on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. Other videos were misrepresented as depicting Iranian retaliatory attacks in the region, particularly in Israel. We also examine fabricated reviews of Dubai's Palm Hotel after debris landed nearby, and debunk AI-generated images that spread after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, since no official photograph of the supreme lead

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 22:20

Cyber, Space Commands were among 'first movers' in strikes on Iran: top general

Coordinated space and cyber operations left Iran "without the ability to see, coordinate or respond effectively," Gen. Caine said.

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UPDATEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 22:14

Pakistan imposes curfew after deadly Iran protests

Violent demonstrations erupted in several Pakistani cities over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Authorities sent in the army and imposed a curfew in the majority Shiite region of Gilgit-Baltistan.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 22:10

U.S. cities step up security measures amid Iran tensions

<p>U.S. counterterrorism and intelligence teams are on high alert and law enforcement in major cities has bolstered security in the wake of this weekend's strikes on <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a>.</p><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>FBI director Kash Patel instructed federal counterterrorism and intelligence to "mobilize all assisting security assets needed" after placing them on high alert Saturday, per a <a

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT02 Mar 2026, 21:57

Trump's Iran endgame unclear after mixed messaging on war aims

The US president laid out some of his objectives on Monday, but made no mention of what Iran's future might look like after the war.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 21:36

Khamenei Is Dead. Who’s In Charge of Iran?

A divided opposition faces a long road ahead.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 21:27

What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership?

Security analyst Gordon Corera looks at what is likely to happen after much of Iran's most senior leadership is killed.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 21:20

Iran conflict escalates: 6 U.S. service members killed as death toll climbs

<p>Six U.S. service members have been killed in action following the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes" target="_blank">massive U.S.-Israel military operation</a> launched in Iran Saturday that sparked swift retaliation. </p><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> has warned <a href="https://www.axios.co

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 21:12

Man Wanted Over Argentina Jewish Center Bombing Now Leads IRGC

On March 1, Ahmad Vahidi was named the new Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), replacing Mohammad Pakpou ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 21:06

Tehran resident describes jubilation mixed with fear in the aftermath of US-Israeli strikes

A Tehran resident spoke to FRANCE 24's Observers team, describing the scenes on the ground in Iran. In this report you will hear his take on the events, as US and Israeli strikes continue to hit the country.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 21:05

Turkey's Erdogan says Iran war a violation of international law

Turkey was among several countries in the region that tried for weeks to prevent the US from launching an attack on Iran.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 20:47

Earthquake in the Gulf: Iran war expands to dozen countries in 72 hours

<p>Just 72 hours after the U.S. and Israel <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes" target="_blank">began bombing Iran</a>, the war has already consumed nearly the entire Middle East, reached the gates of Europe and raised new fears of attacks on American soil.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The sheer geographic scope of the war is staggering — directly involving at least 11 countries, disrupting the global f

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT02 Mar 2026, 20:25

Just one in four Americans back US war on Iran: poll

Only one in four Americans approves of Donald Trump's war on Iran while half believe the president is too willing to resort to military force.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 20:25

Qatar downs Iran jets as Tehran targets oil and gas facilities

Gas prices spiked on Monday after Qatar Energy said it would halt shipments as Iran expanded attacks on energy infrastructure across the Gulf.

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST02 Mar 2026, 20:13

How does this war with Iran end? Or does it?

Donald Trump certainly doesn’t want a civil war to break out in Iran, but Israel has different designs, writes Trita Parsi.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT02 Mar 2026, 19:50

The US & Israel’s War on Iran

Conflict continues between the US, Israel & Iran. Plus: The narrative gaslighting around the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, and could Iran now become a failed state? With Michael Walker, Kieran Andrieu, Annelle Sheline & Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 19:43

U.S. Capitol security "heightened" due to Iran conflict

<p>Congressional security officials are instituting "heightened security measures" at the U.S. Capitol in response to escalating <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/3-us-fighter-jets-friendly-fire-kuwait" target="_blank">conflict in the Middle East</a>, according to a notice to House offices obtained by Axios.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>It is a signal of how seriously domestic law enforcement is taking the possibility of attacks on U.S.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 19:39

Trump delivers Iran messaging through exclusive interview spree

<p><a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">President Trump</a> has made a scattershot case for Israel and America's joint <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/iran-war-hegseth-pentagon-briefing" target="_blank">attacks on Iran</a> through a series of one-on-one interviews with various media outlets.</p><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>The mission's timelines and goals vary depending on when and to

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 19:24

Majority of Americans oppose Trump’s Iran strikes, per new polling

Several polls conducted in the wake of the U.S. attacks in Iran found the military operation broadly unpopular.

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UNCONFIRMEDREGIONAL ESCALATION02 Mar 2026, 19:19

Iran’s Proxies Are Out for Themselves for Now

Why the country’s vaunted network of regional militias has mostly stayed quiet.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 19:18

From air strikes to boots on the ground? US-Israeli campaign against Iran escalates

What's the plan and does it go beyond dropping bombs from the sky? On Day 3 of the US and Israeli campaign that's killed Iran's supreme leader, the United States insist there will be no boots on the ground. But while the US defence secretary talks of nuclear installations and missile launchers, the US president has spoken of laying the groundwork for regime change. Already, the escalation has gone well beyond last June's 12 days of bombing raids.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT02 Mar 2026, 19:13

Pentagon Says Iran War Is ‘Not Iraq,’ but Won’t Rule Out Boots on the Ground

“This is not a so-called regime change war,” Hegseth said.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 18:53

Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens

Lebanese officials say 52 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT02 Mar 2026, 18:42

The U.S. War on Iran Rattles Energy Markets

Oil and gas prices have jumped, but not as high as one might expect.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 17:36

Intelligence firms watch for uptick in Iran cyber activity after US, Israel strikes

Analysts say organizations should remain vigilant, though early indications show Iran-linked hackers have overstated their success.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 17:34

UAE warns of prosecution for misinformation in Iranian attacks

The Gulf state like other countries in the region has come under repeated attack by Iran since Saturday in retaliation to US and Israeli strikes

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 17:25

Trump says war against Iran moving "substantially ahead" of schedule

<p>In his first live address since striking Iran, President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> said the initial U.S. military plan called for four to five weeks of combat operations — but that the campaign is moving "substantially ahead" of schedule.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Trump has floated several possible timelines and "<a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/trump-iran-war-israel

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 17:06

Iran conflict could worsen America's affordability crisis

<p>The <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/iran-war-strike-israel-delay-trump" target="_blank">Iran</a> conflict abroad threatens to worsen the affordability crisis at home, as an oil price spike ripples through to pump prices Americans see every day.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> This has become one defining tension of President Trump's second term — foreign policies that could undercut core domestic promises to lower prices for American

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 17:05

Why Iran is dragging the Gulf states into Israel's war

Gulf leaders face an unenviable quandary as Iran's attacks intensify. Do they press for a ceasefire or risk aligning with Israel and going on the offensive?

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 17:05

The Iran conflict matters more for inflation than growth

<p>Americans will see higher prices for energy in the weeks ahead. They aren't likely to see the kind of broad economic slowdown that has accompanied <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/01/iran-oil-price-surge-us-israel-strikes" target="_blank">oil price</a> shocks in the past.</p><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>That's the implication of early market moves following the U.S. and Israeli strikes. It follows logically from a reordering of global en

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT02 Mar 2026, 17:00

Qatar Says It Shot Down Two Iranian Su-24 Jets

The Ministry of Defense of Qatar announced on Monday, March 2, that its air defenses successfully shot down two Su-24 fighter jets belon ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 17:00

Africa urges restraint as US-Israel strikes escalate tensions in Iran

As US and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran, African capitals are divided — some denounce the attacks, others stay neutral, and many warn Iran against retaliating against key Gulf partners.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT02 Mar 2026, 16:18

The D Brief: War on Iran; Retaliation throughout the Gulf; Friendly fire downs F-15s; Anthropic ejected from federal service; And a bit more.

The D Brief: War on Iran; Retaliation throughout the Gulf; Friendly fire downs F-15s; Anthropic ejected from federal service; And a bit more.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT02 Mar 2026, 16:04

U.S. Defense Chief Says War With Iran “Will Not Be Endless”

Speaking at a Pentagon press conference on Monday, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against suggestions that the Trump ad ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 15:59

Bahrain detains people allegedly celebrating Iran strikes

Bahrain has launched an arrest campaign targeting a number of individuals who allegedly expressed joy and celebration over Iranian attacks on the country

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 15:52

IRGC Intelligence Organization Threats Iranian Citizens

As Israeli and American attacks continue, Iran’s security agencies have focused less on informing or protecting the public and more on s ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 15:50

Why are Gulf states not striking back at Iran?

Gulf states hit by Iranian strikes have avoided direct retaliation, citing economic risk, fear of chaos and escalation concerns.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 15:46

Khamenei’s Wife Dies After Injuries From U.S.-Israel Strike

Jamaran News Agency reported on Monday, March 2, that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh - the wife of Ali Khamenei, who had slipped into a ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 15:37

Iran attack on giant Saudi refinery pushes up oil prices

<div>Data: <a href="https://financialmodelingprep.com/" target="_blank">Financial Modeling Prep</a>; Chart: Axios Visuals</div><p>A Saudi oil refinery — one of the world's largest — suffered "limited" damage overnight from an Iranian attack, per the kingdom's press agency and multiple news reports.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>"The attack on Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery marks a significant escalation, with Gulf energy infrastr

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 15:37

France 'ready' to defend Gulf countries, Jordan against Iran

France says it is ready to defend Gulf states and Jordan after Iran's missile and drone strikes on US bases and regional cities.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 15:32

Hegseth: second operation against Iran won’t lead to another ‘forever war’

Casualties include four U.S. service member deaths, three F-15s downed by friendly fire.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 15:11

Iraqi PM Sudani aims to rein in pro-Iran militias, avoid war

Over the past 48 hours, Iraqi factions claimed responsibility for drone strikes on the US-run Harir base in Erbil and Camp Victory near Baghdad airport.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 15:07

Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 15:00

Arab states condemn Iranian attacks across region

The Iranian strikes have hit Bahrain, Iraq (including northern Iraqi Kurdistan), Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 14:46

Lebanon: Israel trades fire with Hezbollah in south and east

Israel says it has killed an intelligence head in Iran-backed Hezbollah, which fired on Israel in response to Ali Khamenei's death. Lebanon's government is trying to defuse, banning Hezbollah from military activity.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 14:43

Top U.S. general says it will take time to achieve Iran war goals

<p>The U.S. military operation against <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a>, dubbed "Epic Fury," will not end "overnight," Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said at a Pentagon press conference Monday.</p><ul><li>The top officials declined to offer a specific timetable for the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes" target="_blank">histo

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 14:35

Kuwaiti Air Defenses Accidentally Down Three U.S. Fighter Jets

According to the Associated Press, citing the U.S. military, Kuwaiti air defense systems “accidentally shot down three U.S. F-15E Strike ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 14:10

Saudi military raises readiness levels after Iran drone attacks

Saudi Arabia raised military readiness after Iranian drone attacks hit the Ras Tanura refinery and warned it may retaliate if oil facilities are targeted.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 13:54

'They hit so hard the house was shaking': Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks

People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 13:31

Iran says US‑Israeli airstrikes targeted Natanz nuclear facility

Iran's IAEA ambassador alleges US‑Israeli airstrikes targeted the Natanz nuclear facility despite the UN watchdog reporting no confirmed damage.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 13:31

UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says

The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 13:20

Israel Army Claims Killing of Iran’s Deputy Intelligence Minister

The Israeli military said on Monday, March 2, that in the opening hours of its assault on Iran it struck and killed several senior membe ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 13:07

What has been hit so far in Iran war - and how US has targeted Tehran's navy

The US and Israel have carried out strikes on Iran for a fourth day after launching an operation which killed its supreme leader.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 12:34

Pentagon says no intelligence Iran planned to attack US first

Trump officials told Congress there was no intel that Iran planned to attack the US first, as strikes kill three troops and wound five in the Iran conflict.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 12:27

555 Killed in Three Days of U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran

International media, citing the latest report from the Iranian Red Crescent Society, say that at least 555 people have been killed over ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 12:22

IAEA Chief Says “No Indications” of New Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said he has seen “no indications” that Iranian nuclear ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 11:57

Lebanon bans Hezbollah's 'illegal' military activities

Dozens have been killed in Lebanon in Israeli strikes on Monday after Hezbollah said it fired missiles into northern Israel, effectively ending a ceasefire.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 11:27

Iran after Khamenei: Will the Islamic Republic survive?

Iran's regime was built to outlast any single leader, but Khamenei's killing will trigger factional competition that could redefine the country's future

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 11:27

Iran continues to strike Gulf in retaliation to US-Israel war

Iran launched retaliatory strikes across Gulf states in retaliation to US-Israeli attacks that have killed more than 500 people inside Iran.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT02 Mar 2026, 11:25

IRGC Intelligence Directly Threatens Iranians: You Will Face a Firm Fist

The Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement directly threatening the Iranian pe ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 11:13

US warplanes crash in Kuwait, 555 Iranians killed in assault

At least 555 people have been killed by US and Israeli attacks on Iran, while a retaliatory attack by Tehran on a US airbase in Kuwait led to aircraft crashing.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 11:04

Gazans fear they will be unseen victims of Israel-US war on Iran

The killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has added new uncertainty to an already fragile region.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 10:53

Iranian drone hits runway of UK base in Cyprus

An Iranian drone hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, damaging the runway, as the EU-backed members and the UK stressed it is not at war with Iran.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT02 Mar 2026, 10:52

Ministry of Sports Republishes Khamenei’s Warning: “The God of the 1980s is Alive”

The Telegram channel run by the Ministry of Sports and Youth has shared excerpts from past speeches by Ali Khamenei, the leader of the I ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 10:47

Trump Claims Khamenei’s Potential Successors Killed in Initial Strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump told ABC News in a phone interview that the early-morning attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran we ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 10:37

Al Arabiya: IRGC Launches New Wave of Attacks on Gulf States

Al Arabiya and Al Hadath reported that the IRGC has launched a new wave of missile attacks targeting Arab countries along the Persian Gu ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 10:00

Scoop: Trump's Iran strikes inject new chaos into 2026 Democratic primaries

<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wdSuQwUApTQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen title="A Message from Commissioner Nida Allam | Nida for NC"></iframe><p>President Trump's <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes" target="_blank">strikes on Iran</a> have

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 10:00

Trump campaign peace promises loom large over Iran war

<p>No president in the modern era has ordered more military strikes against as many different countries as <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a>.</p><ul><li>He's attacked seven nations, three of which — <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/21/us-strike-iran-nuclear-israel-trump" target="_blank">Iran</a>, <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/25/trump-us-forces-isis-targets-nigeria" targe

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 07:57

Erbil amid the crossfire of the US-Israel war on Iran

Authorities in Erbil have restricted media coverage and implemented security measures against civilians attempting to record events following the attacks.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 03:48

Oil price surges, stocks drop on Iran conflict

Brent, the international benchmark for crude, already rose last week ahead of the strikes that began on Saturday

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UNCONFIRMEDDIPLOMACY02 Mar 2026, 02:18

EU warns against long war, urges 'credible transition' in Iran

EU foreign ministers were expected to meet again in the coming days for talks with their Gulf counterparts

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 01:46

Hezbollah launches missiles at Israel from Lebanon, Israeli military says

<p>Hezbollah fired several missiles from Lebanon towards Israel on Sunday, two days after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a>, the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/27/hezbollah-israel-hamas-war-invasion-gaza-iran" target="_blank">Tehran-backed</a> militant group and the IDF said. </p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> This would expand the current conflict to anoth

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 01:36

Iran conflict spurs early oil price surge

<p>Crude oil prices soared to their highest level in slightly over a year<strong> </strong>in early trading in Asian markets Sunday night.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> The surge from the Asia markets' opening is an early concrete sign that prices at the pump could go up because of supply disruptions from the strikes against <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a>.</p><hr><ul><li>Th

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Mar 2026, 01:35

U.S. and Israel delayed original Iran strike by a week, officials say

<p>The U.S. and <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/israel" target="_blank">Israel</a> originally planned to attack <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> a week earlier than they did, but the opening strike was delayed for operational and intelligence reasons, according to senior U.S. and Israeli officials.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> The delay gave President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 01:15

Israeli strike Lebanon after Hezbollah says it launched rockets

This is the first attack claimed by Hezbollah on Israel since a November 2024 ceasefire agreement aimed at ending a year of war between the two sides

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 01:08

Dubai gold flows curbed as flights halted due to strikes on Iran

Spot gold prices closed on Friday up 1.7 percent at $5,277 per troy ounce, their highest since 30 January

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE02 Mar 2026, 00:08

Starmer says US can use UK bases for missile strikes on Iran

Earlier Sunday, France, Germany and the UK said in a joint statement they were ready to defend their interests in those of allies in the Gulf

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EVACUATION02 Mar 2026, 00:00

US Urges All Americans to Evacuate 16 Middle East Countries

The US State Department urged American nationals to depart now from 16 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, and Yemen. Non-emergency US government personnel and families were ordered to leave Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, and UAE.

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UPDATEDNUCLEAR02 Mar 2026, 00:00

Natanz Nuclear Facility Struck — IAEA Confirms Damage, No Radiation Leak

US and Israeli forces struck the Natanz Nuclear Facility in Esfahan Province. The IAEA confirmed buildings were damaged but said 'no radiological consequence expected.' Satellite imagery showed severe damage to at least three buildings. Israel also claimed to have struck a 'covert underground' nuclear site where scientists were developing a key weapons component.

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POLITICAL STATEMENT02 Mar 2026, 00:00

Trump Submits War Powers Resolution to Congress

President Trump submitted a War Powers Resolution notification to Congress regarding the Feb. 28 military strikes against Iran. Trump wrote that 'despite my Administration's repeated efforts to achieve a diplomatic solution to Iran's malign behavior, the threat to the United States and its allies and partners became untenable.'

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UPDATEDREGIONAL ESCALATION02 Mar 2026, 00:00

Hezbollah Enters War — Israel Launches Ground Posture in Lebanon

Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on Israel in retaliation for Khamenei's killing. Israel responded with airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon. Israel's defense minister said ground troops would 'advance and seize additional strategic areas in Lebanon.' Israel deployed troops to several border locations in what it described as a 'forward defense posture.'

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POLITICAL STATEMENT02 Mar 2026, 00:00

Netanyahu Vows Strikes on Iran Will 'Only Increase'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement that strikes on Iran will 'only increase' in the coming days. He described the attacks as a 'pre-emptive strike' to 'remove threats against the state of Israel' and stated that if Iran obtains nuclear weapons, 'they will threaten all of humanity.' Israeli analysts noted the statement signalled regime change as a war aim.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 23:32

Thousands stranded as Iranian retaliation shuts regional hubs

Tehran hit both the Dubai International Airport and Kuwait's main airport during its retaliation one day earlier.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 22:21

First 24 hours of Trump's war on Iran, by the numbers

As of Sunday morning, three service members have been killed and five wounded in Operation Epic Fury.

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UPDATEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 22:11

Trump warns 'there will likely be more' US deaths in Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump posted a video statement on the attack on Iran to Truth Social.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 21:23

Oil prices fallout: OPEC producers boost output after Iran strikes

<p>A coalition of OPEC, Russia and allied <a href="https://www.axios.com/energy-climate/oil-companies" target="_blank">oil-producing</a> nations agreed Sunday to boost output by a larger-than-expected amount in a move that could help offset any shortfall from <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> amid this weekend's strikes.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The OPEC+ boost of 206,000 barrels per day is an e

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT01 Mar 2026, 21:07

Watch: Footage shows Iranian drone on fire crash-landing in Kuwait

An eyewitness captured the moment an Iranian drone crashed in Kuwait.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 20:39

Four killed, dozens hurt in Gulf since start of Iran's campaign

For a second day, powerful blasts were heard in Dubai, Doha and Manama, with explosions also in Riyadh

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 19:01

Gulf businesses reel as Iran strikes trigger regional shutdowns

The strikes marked an unprecedented escalation for Dubai, a city whose modern identity was built on being insulated from the region's conflicts

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT01 Mar 2026, 18:09

Energy markets on edge as Iran war threatens oil supplies

Oil and gas supplies could be seriously impacted by the US-Israeli war on Iran, as shipping is targeted by Iran around the Strait of Hormuz

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 18:05

Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out

Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 18:02

The U.S. is destroying Iran's navy after it tried to shut down global oil flows

<p>President Trump said Sunday the U.S. military destroyed nine Iranian warships and is in the process of destroying the rest of Iran's navy. </p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> The U.S. strikes target Iran's ability to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply flows.</p><hr><p><strong>What he's saying:</strong> "I have just been informed that we have destroyed

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 17:50

Which top Iranian officials have been killed in US-Israel war?

US-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and several senior military and security figures, creating an unprecedented leadership vacuum

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UNCONFIRMEDDIPLOMACY01 Mar 2026, 17:35

Iranian leaders want to talk, Trump tells Atlantic magazine

US President Trump said on Sunday that Iran's new leadership wants to talk to him and that he has agreed, according to an interview with a magazine

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UPDATEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 17:27

BBC reports from Beit Shemesh after deadly Iranian missile strike

At least nine people have been killed and 27 injured in a missile strike on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, emergency services say.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 17:22

How does Donald Trump see his war on Iran continuing?

Trump has said that he has the power to stop or prolong the war on Iran as he pleases, indicating that attacks will continue throughout this week

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 17:15

First US service members killed in operation against Iran

Three members of the US military have been killed and five others wounded in the operation against Iran, the Pentagon said Sunday

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 16:51

Trump Claims 48 Iranian Leaders Killed in Single Joint Strike

On Sunday, March 1, U.S. President Donald Trump said that 48 leaders of the Islamic Republic were killed in a single strike carried out ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 16:28

Trump Addresses First U.S. Deaths in Iran War, Possibility of Talks

The U.S. president said Tehran’s leaders want to talk even as they vowed revenge.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 16:04

CENTCOM: Three U.S. Service Members Killed in Operation “Epic Fury”

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that as of 9:30 AM EST on Sunday, March 1, three American service member ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 15:56

Strikes at Iran could reshape primary election dynamics

Democratic candidates face new litmus tests as AIPAC money and U.S. intervention dominate primary races.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 15:34

Strikes kills eight Iran-backed fighters, anger mounts in Iraq

Four Iran-backed fighters were killed on Sunday when their base in a central Iraq province was struck, following other strikes in southern Iraq on Saturday

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 15:12

Austria: Khamenei’s Death Opens ‘Window’ for Iranian People

Austria’s Foreign Ministry released an official statement calling the death of Ali Khamenei “the opening of a window for the people of I ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 15:02

Iran drone attack caused fire at base hosting French forces: UAE

An Iranian drone attack on an Abu Dhabi naval base hosting French forces caused a fire but no casualties, the UAE's defence ministry said Sunday

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 14:53

How Shia leaders, communities are reacting to Khamenei’s death

Protests, militant vows, mournng and clerical statements spread across Shia communities outside Iran after Khamenei’s killing.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 14:45

Months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader

A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 14:34

Monuments toppled and celebratory dancing in Iran's streets

After Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday morning during a US-Israel attack, there were celebrations in several cities.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 14:24

Trump Made History. Now the Iranian People Can, Too.

Airstrikes on Iran have already made the Middle East safer. They may also make it freer.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 14:11

Pope Leo condemns "spiral of violence" in U.S., Israel strikes on Iran

<p>Pope <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/08/pope-origins-country-italy-argentina-empires-usa" target="_blank">Leo XIV</a> condemned the escalating violence in the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes" target="_blank">Middle East and Iran</a> Sunday, warning that the "spiral of violence" risks becoming "an unbridgeable chasm."</p><p><strong>The big picture:</strong> The first American pontiff has

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 12:00

Many of Trump’s own voters didn’t want to attack Iran. Now he has to win them over.

President Trump is navigating an evolving issue where support within his coalition — at least before the strikes — was real but not overwhelming.

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT01 Mar 2026, 11:41

Netanyahu Urges Iranians to Rise Up: “Help Has Arrived”

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, addressed the people of Iran by publishing a message in Persian on the social network ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT01 Mar 2026, 11:40

Sacred Streets, Secular Malls: The Geography of Iran’s Inner Divide

Palladion Shopping Mall, located in the posh Zafaraniyeh district, during the fasting month of Ramadan is almost run the way snack shops ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 10:53

War News Day 2: Sounds of Massive Explosions Heard in Tehran

On the afternoon of Sunday, March 1, the second day of the U.S. and Israeli military assault on positions in various cities, reports ind ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 10:51

Iran Confirms Deaths of Top Military Leaders in U.S.-Israeli Strikes

Iranian official sources confirmed on Sunday, March 1, that both the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and the Minister of Defense were ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 10:50

IRGC Claims New Missile Strikes on Israel and U.S. Bases

The Tasnim News Agency released a new IRGC statement saying that “27 U.S. base locations in the region, along with the Tel Nof Airbase, ...

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT01 Mar 2026, 10:49

Iran’s Power Structure Shifts as Temporary Council Assumes Authority

A temporary council made up of the President, the Head of the Judiciary, and a cleric from the Guardian Council will step in to carry ou ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 06:21

Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for

The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 05:17

Inside Iran, panic as strikes hit but for some it's a moment of relief

Iranians talk about what is happening inside the country, despite an almost total internet blackout.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 05:11

Watch: Moment Iran's state TV announces Supreme Leader has been killed

Iran's state media has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 04:11

Two months, two tracks: How Trump chose war with Iran

<p>As Israeli bombs fell on the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-khamenei-killed-israel" target="_blank">supreme leader's compound</a> in Tehran on Saturday morning, Ayatollah <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-leader-ali-khamenei-what-to-know" target="_blank">Ali Khamenei</a> was meeting above ground with several of his top advisers.</p><ul><li>He never saw it coming.</li></ul><p><strong>Why it mat

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 01:53

Why the US attack on Iran is unlikely to produce regime change in Tehran

A conversation with veteran diplomat Donald Heflin, a leader at Tufts University's Fletcher School.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES01 Mar 2026, 01:47

Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end

Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 01:20

Iranian drones damage US Navy base in Bahrain; Americans evacuate

Retaliatory strikes damaged facilities at the home of the 5th Fleet headquarters.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE01 Mar 2026, 01:02

Shahed drone meets clone in US war on Iran

The Feb. 28 strikes saw the first combat use of the LUCAS, a near-copy of Iran’s cheap and effective Shahed-136.

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INFORMATION WAR01 Mar 2026, 00:00

X Flooded with Iran War Disinformation — Platform Takes Action

WIRED reviewed hundreds of posts on X promoting misleading claims about the locations and scale of the attack on Iran. X announced it would demonetize creators spreading Iran war misinformation and AI deepfakes. Anti-war posts dominated social media, including calls like "No war with Iran" and criticisms of the action as unconstitutional.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE28 Feb 2026, 23:14

Strikes on Iran will test US cyber strategy abroad, and defenses at home

The federal government’s cyber defense agency is short-staffed, and Tehran is known for its retaliatory cyberattacks.

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UPDATEDCASUALTIES28 Feb 2026, 22:37

Trump Says Iranian Supreme Leader Is Dead

Iran has not confirmed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE28 Feb 2026, 22:27

Democrats split over response to Trump’s Iran strikes

The breaks between the party’s peace and interventionist wings are ones Democrats will have to contend with ahead of the midterms.

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES28 Feb 2026, 22:23

The First Day of the U.S.–Israel and Iran War: Initial Report on the Scope of Attacks and Their Human Consequences

HRANA – Following military attacks by the joint United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, 2026, preliminary data collected from field sources and published reports presents a picture of a large-scale, multi-wave operation: at least 59 incidents recorded across 18 provinces; a minimum estimated 333 civilian casualties; confirmed military casualties; damage to infrastructure […]

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES28 Feb 2026, 21:37

How Trump's Iran gamble is different than past regime overthrows

<p>President Trump's bid to <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei" target="_blank">topple Iran's regime</a> marks a sharp break from two decades of U.S. intervention playbooks across multiple presidencies.</p><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>Trump's weekend strikes on Iran — and his explicit call for an uprising — diverge from how the U.S. approached regime pressure in <a href="https://www.axios.com/2023

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT28 Feb 2026, 20:32

Trump Is Betraying His Base By Waging War on Iran

Voters were promised America First, not Bush-era interventions.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE28 Feb 2026, 19:29

Reluctant MAGA demands swift results from Trump in Iran

<p>The <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/26/trump-venezuela-maduro-america-first" target="_blank">America First wing</a> of the MAGA coalition wants swift results from Saturday's <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes" target="_blank">Iran strikes</a>, often invoking the late Charlie Kirk's opposition to foreign wars.</p><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>President Trump's invasion of Venezuela to

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES28 Feb 2026, 19:21

Exclusive: Trump floats "off ramps" after attacking Iran

<p><a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">President Trump</a> told Axios on Saturday that he has several "off ramps" from <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes" target="_blank">Operation Epic Fury</a>, the extraordinary U.S. military campaign against Iran that he launched early Saturday morning.</p><p><strong>What they're saying: </strong>"I can go long and take ove

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE28 Feb 2026, 18:40

Expect Iranian regime to respond to US‑Israeli strikes as existential threats

The response to last year's strikes on nuclear sites was muted. Don't expect this one to be the same.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE28 Feb 2026, 16:57

How world leaders are reacting to U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

<p>The joint <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei" target="_blank">U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran</a> Saturday drew mixed reactions from around the globe. </p><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>European leaders largely called for restraint and diplomacy to avoid further escalation, while U.S. adversaries condemned President Trump's decision to pursue military action. </p><hr><p><strong>

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE28 Feb 2026, 16:38

War Coverage: US and Israel Strike Iran

This article is updated regularly to with the most recent reports of Iran-Israel conflict Zelenskyy: The Iranian People Must Be Given ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE28 Feb 2026, 16:28

Democratic divides erupt after Trump strikes Iran

<p>Democratic divisions on Middle East policy roared back to the surface on Saturday after the U.S. and Israel launched what President Trump described as <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes" target="_blank">"major combat operations" in Iran</a>.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>There may be enough defections from hawkish Democrats to doom a measure <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/26/democrats-iran

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES28 Feb 2026, 15:21

Israel targets Khamenei, top leaders in bid to bring down Iran's regime

<p><em>Editor's note: Iranian Supreme Leader <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-khamenei-killed-israel" target="_blank">was killed</a> in an Israeli strike as part of a joint military operation between the U.S. and Israel on Feb. 28, according to Israeli and American officials.</em></p><p>The Israeli Air Force conducted numerous <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes" target="_blank">strikes across

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UPDATEDMILITARY STRIKE28 Feb 2026, 14:09

Democrats demand war powers vote after U.S. strikes Iran

<p>Democrats on Saturday urged Congress to quickly vote on war powers resolutions after the Trump administration launched <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes" target="_blank">overnight strikes on Iran</a>. </p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>President Trump launched the strikes without approval from Congress, triggering backlash from Democrats and one Republican. </p><hr><ul><li>The U

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES28 Feb 2026, 13:19

Trump strikes Iran again. Why presidents skip Congress to use military force

<p>The U.S. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes" target="_blank">struck Iran overnight</a> in the latest example of a president bypassing Congress to order military action.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> The Constitution says only Congress can declare war — but Democratic and Republican presidents alike have ordered military force without authorization for more than 75 years. </p><hr><p>

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES28 Feb 2026, 13:09

Iranian Authorities Report Dozens of Students Killed in Missile Strike on Minab

HRANA – The Political, Security, and Social Deputy Governor of Hormozgan Province announced that following missile attacks by the Israeli army on Iranian territory, a girls’ elementary school named “Shajareh Tayyebeh” was targeted. According to HRANA, citing IRIB, the “Shajareh Tayyebeh” elementary school in Minab County was struck by a missile attack. In this regard, […]

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT28 Feb 2026, 12:04

Highest Inflation Rate Recorded in Iran Since World War II

In separate reports, the Statistical Center of Iran and the Central Bank have revealed just how dire living conditions and economic indi ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES28 Feb 2026, 11:22

What to know about Reza Pahlavi, a potential successor to lead Iran

<p>Reza <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/13/pahlavi-witkoff-iran-protest-meeting-trump" target="_blank">Pahlavi</a>, the exiled former crown prince of <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_self">Iran</a>, is positioning himself as the "transitional" leader if the Islamic Republic collapses. </p><p><strong>The big picture:</strong> Pahlavi has <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/16/reza-pahlavi-iran-crown-prince-trump

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UPDATEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT28 Feb 2026, 09:57

Watch: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran

US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States".

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UPDATEDMILITARY STRIKE28 Feb 2026, 06:00

Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes Across the Middle East

Iran retaliated against the US-Israeli strikes by launching missile and drone attacks across the region, targeting Israel, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq. The US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama, Bahrain was struck, destroying several structures. The US Embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones. Hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted by US Patriot and THAAD batteries.

#Iran#retaliation#missiles#drones#Gulf
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UPDATEDMILITARY STRIKE28 Feb 2026, 02:00

CIA Shares Intelligence on Khamenei Location — Supreme Leader Killed

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had led Iran since 1989, was killed during the first wave of US-Israeli strikes. The CIA had tracked Khamenei's movements for months and shared intelligence about a Saturday morning meeting at a compound in Tehran with Israeli counterparts. Israel fired the projectile that killed Khamenei and approximately 40 other senior Iranian officials.

#Khamenei#assassination#CIA#Israel#Iran
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UPDATEDMILITARY STRIKE28 Feb 2026, 01:15

Operation Epic Fury Launched — US & Israel Strike Iran

At 1:15 a.m. ET on February 28, 2026, the US and Israel launched a massive coordinated military operation against Iran. Over 100 aircraft struck more than 1,000 targets in the first 24 hours. Targets included IRGC command and control, air defenses, missile production sites, and military airfields. Trump authorized the operation at 3:38 p.m. ET on February 27 with the order: 'Operation Epic Fury is approved. No aborts. Good luck.'

#Operation Epic Fury#USA#Israel#Iran#airstrikes
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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT27 Feb 2026, 15:32

China and Canada Advise Nationals to Exit Iran Immediately

China has formally advised its citizens to leave Iran, warning that travel to the country is now considered “highly undesirable” because ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE27 Feb 2026, 12:15

U.S. evacuates Israel embassy staff as Trump's Iran decision looms

<p>The U.S. State Department announced on Friday that it started evacuating "non-emergency" government personnel from the embassy in Israel and their family members, citing "safety risks" amid growing tensions with Iran. </p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The decision signals that a joint U.S.-Israeli <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/23/iran-strike-trump-gen-dan-caine-vance-rubio" target="_blank">military campaign</a> against Iran could be <

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT27 Feb 2026, 11:51

Matches, Water, Tape: How Iranians Are Preparing for the Worst

“Don’t forget matches, candles, and wide adhesive tape to secure the window glass.” This is the kind of sentence people find themselves ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT27 Feb 2026, 10:21

Iran’s Crackdown on Baha'is: Arrests, Harsh Sentences, and Reports of Psychological Torture

The Islamic Republic has escalated their crackdown on the Baha’i community in the first weeks of 2026, with a wave of arrests, secret de ...

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UNCONFIRMEDREGIONAL ESCALATION27 Feb 2026, 09:15

'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brink

Aid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears.

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE27 Feb 2026, 01:02

Top U.S. commander in the Middle East briefs Trump on Iran options

<p>The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East briefed President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> on Thursday about the options for military action against Iran, according to a U.S. official and a source with knowledge of the meeting. </p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> This was the first time the commander of the U.S. military Central Command Adm. Brad Cooper briefed Trump since the beginn

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE26 Feb 2026, 20:29

U.S.-Iran nuclear talks were "positive," senior U.S. official says

<p>Thursday's nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Geneva led to understandings on some issues and left gaps on others, with another round set for next week, Iran's foreign minister said at the conclusion of the talks.</p><ul><li>A senior U.S. official told Axios the talks were "positive" but did not immediately provide additional details.</li></ul><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The meeting was seen by many in the Trump admi

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE26 Feb 2026, 18:17

Americans fear Iran but question Trump's judgment: poll

<div>Data: AP-NORC; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/Axios</div><p>Most U.S. adults are concerned about the threat <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> poses to the U.S., but a majority say they don't trust President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a>'s handling of foreign affairs, according to a new AP-NORC <a href="https://apnorc.org/projects/trust-in-trumps-decision-making-on-th

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES26 Feb 2026, 18:04

House Democratic leaders to force vote on reining in Trump's Iran war powers

<p>House Democratic leadership on Thursday announced plans to force a vote next week on a resolution that would require President Trump to seek congressional authorization to use <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">military force in Iran</a>.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The vote has a chance to pass in the House, with even some House Republicans expressing opposition as the White House inches closer to a <a href="http

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT26 Feb 2026, 16:24

His Friends Called Him Iran’s Brad Pitt. The Regime Murdered Him...

Davoud Sohrabi, a fitness coach in Tehran, was shot in the eye on the evening of January 8 and left critically injured. After weeks in t ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT26 Feb 2026, 16:23

Parsa Aslani: Shot in the Head Behind a Tehran Police Station

Parsa Aslani worked in the supply of industrial parts for steel mills and petrochemical plants.According to information obtained by Ira ...

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UNCONFIRMEDDIPLOMACY26 Feb 2026, 15:08

Filtered for Millions, Open for a Few: Iran’s ‘Simcard Pro’ Goes on Sale

As millions of people in Iran continue to deal with heavy online restrictions and recurring internet outages, reports say one of the cou ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST26 Feb 2026, 11:44

'People are getting poorer': How Iran's struggling economy is changing how families live

The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items - creating pressures which led to mass protests.

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UNCONFIRMEDSANCTIONS26 Feb 2026, 10:32

U.S. Slaps New Sanctions on Iran 24 Hours Before Geneva Talks

On February 25, the U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions targeting more than 30 individuals, companies, and vessels accused ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT26 Feb 2026, 10:30

Rashid Mazaheri: Ex-National Goalkeeper Faces Arrest After Anti-Khamenei Post

According to sources who spoke to IranWire, security agents raided the home of Rashid Mazaheri - the former goalkeeper for Esteghlal, Se ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST25 Feb 2026, 17:24

A Conversation with Students at a Hookah Shop in Central Tehran

Churches Without Congregations, Protests Without ConsensusWhile the University of Tehran campus on Enghelab (Revolution) Street is almo ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT25 Feb 2026, 14:17

Dollar Jumps to 166,000 Tomans as Gold Breaks Records in Iran

Today, Wednesday, February 25, as political tensions continued to rise, currency and gold traders signaled that the market has entered a ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT25 Feb 2026, 11:14

Iranians Are Tired of Revolution and Revolutionary Islam

Walking in Goftogu (Dialogue) Park in a densely populated residential neighborhood in northwest Tehran does not bring to mind pre-revolu ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES25 Feb 2026, 10:49

Death Before Humiliation: How Iran’s Hardliners Are Framing the Future

A fog of uncertainty hangs over Iran. Each day brings conflicting reports about negotiations, red lines, and the possibility of war, lea ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT24 Feb 2026, 14:58

Health Ministry Official Confirms Bodies Were Abandoned Outside Tehran Hospital

Over the past few days, painful images have been published showing several bodies wrapped in blankets, abandoned in an alleyway between ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT24 Feb 2026, 14:56

New York Times Confirms IranWire’s Report on Larijani’s Expanding Power and New Responsibilities

The New York Times reports that in recent months Ali Larijani has emerged as the Islamic Republic’s most powerful executive figure in pr ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT24 Feb 2026, 11:14

Iranian Athletes to Join State-Backed Quds Day Rally

On Monday, February 23, the official website of the Ministry of Sport and Youth reported on a meeting between IRGC General Ramezan Shari ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT23 Feb 2026, 18:24

“School Isn’t Safe”: Fear Is Emptying Classrooms in Iran

“Mom, I miss my friends. I want to go to school.”“My son, the school isn’t safe right now. I can’t let you go. If you go, I’ll die of w ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES23 Feb 2026, 18:22

Kamran Ahmadi: 22-Year-Old Worker Killed During Isfahan Protests

According to information obtained by IranWire, Kamran Ahmadi was shot and killed by Islamic Republic forces using live ammunition on Fri ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT23 Feb 2026, 17:07

Italian Football Coach Leaves Iran Fearing the War

Italian media outlets say Antonio Manicone, the Italian assistant coach of the Islamic Republic’s football team, has ended his stint wit ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT23 Feb 2026, 17:04

Iranian Mourners Defy the Regime by Dancing at the Graves

For forty days now, Iranians have been dancing. They dance at the funerals of their loved ones, at memorial services, and at 40th-day ce ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES23 Feb 2026, 10:57

Iran’s President Supported Reforms But Now Calls Protesters “Terrorists”

A reporter from Etemad newspaper asks Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran: “These days, your views don’t seem like the views you he ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT23 Feb 2026, 10:00

Kurdish Leader on the Future of Iran: The Priority is to Overthrow the Regime

The question of Iran’s future following a regime that has likely orchestrated one of the most unprecedented and extensive massacres in c ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES23 Feb 2026, 09:53

Iran’s Universities Reopen to Protest as Students Demand Justice for the Killed

Students at universities across Iran poured onto their campuses in large numbers, protesting the killing of demonstrators and what they ...

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UNCONFIRMEDNUCLEAR20 Feb 2026, 18:36

Foreign Minister: Iran’s Nuclear Proposal Ready Within Days

Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday, February 20, that Tehran expects its proposal for a nuclear agreement with Washington to be read ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES20 Feb 2026, 18:33

Mohammad Reza Ahangar: “I Want to Tell My Child One Day That I Freed Iran”

The 40th-day memorial ceremony, known as Chehelom, for Mohammad Reza Ahangar, a 20-year-old killed during protests on Kashani Street nea ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES20 Feb 2026, 13:11

Record Number of Iranian Athletes are Detained

Since nationwide protests began in Iran in January, a large number of professional athletes have been killed or detained by the Islamic ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES20 Feb 2026, 11:27

Farshad Ehsani: Father of a Young Daughter, Killed in Tehran

According to IranWire, 36-year-old Farshad Ehsani was shot on the evening of January 8 in Tehran’s Fallah neighborhood, after being hit ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE20 Feb 2026, 11:18

For the Future of Iran: Most People Are Waiting for an Attack to Move Past the Regime

Yalda Moayeri, a photojournalist who has documented Iranian protests for years, recently saw her photographs from the January 8 and 9 pr ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST19 Feb 2026, 10:18

Tehran Opens Compensation Process for January Protest Damage

The Tehran Governor’s Office says residents whose property was damaged during the January protests can now apply for compensation. Provi ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT19 Feb 2026, 10:16

For the Future of Iran: Losing Hope in the Short Term

Reza Khandan, a prominent human rights activist, political prisoner, and the husband of Nasrin Sotoudeh, briefly responded to IranWire’s ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES19 Feb 2026, 10:13

Former Political Prisoners Back Pahlavi as Iran’s Post-Regime Future

Forty days after the mass killing of protesters during the January uprising, the name of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is being heard more f ...

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UNCONFIRMEDREGIONAL ESCALATION19 Feb 2026, 00:04

Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel

Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.

#Israel#Hamas
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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE18 Feb 2026, 16:50

Students Searched, Phones Seized: Iran’s Protest Crackdown Reaches Classrooms

The Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations has called for a day of “mourning” and a “general strike” for today, We ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT17 Feb 2026, 16:35

Mohammad Javad Khalili: Shot in Isfahan, Labeled a “Martyr” Without His Family’s Consent

According to information obtained by IranWire, Mohammad Javad Khalili, an Isfahan resident, was shot with live ammunition by Islamic Rep ...

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UNCONFIRMEDDIPLOMACY17 Feb 2026, 15:53

Iran-U.S. Talks in Geneva End After Three Hours, No Details Released

The second round of talks between Iran and the United States, which began on Tuesday morning, February 17, in Geneva, has come to an end ...

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UNCONFIRMEDDIPLOMACY17 Feb 2026, 15:16

Khamenei Warns U.S. Warships Could Be Sent “to the Bottom of the Sea”

As Iran and the United States entered a second round of indirect talks in Geneva, the Leader of the Islamic Republic struck a sharply co ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES17 Feb 2026, 15:14

UN Rapporteur: No Clear Data on Detentions, Death Sentences in Iran

Mai Sato, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, says there is still no clear or transparent information about how many peop ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES17 Feb 2026, 15:13

Iran Announces State-Led 40th-Day Ceremonies for January Victims

The government of Masoud Pezeshkian has invited the public to attend state-organized ceremonies on Tuesday, February 17 - a move widely ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT17 Feb 2026, 10:54

The Political Economy of Iranian Consumerism

I tried something different today: I strolled through Iran Mall.Iran Mall is the largest shopping center in the Islamic Republic of Ira ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT17 Feb 2026, 10:31

For the Future of Iran: War is Inevitable and Beyond Our Control

Sina Yousefi is an Azerbaijani lawyer and former political prisoner who was arrested and sentenced to prison during the “Woman, Life, Fr ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES17 Feb 2026, 10:22

For the Future of Iran: We Should Not Replace Theocracy With Monarchy. There Must be a Third Choice

More than a month has passed since the deadly suppression of the January protests - protests that appear to have transformed the dynamic ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT17 Feb 2026, 10:17

For the Future of Iran: Democracies are Not Built in a Year, Five Years, or Even Ten Years!

Ghasem Boedi is an Azerbaijani lawyer from Tabriz and was among the attorneys arrested in that city during the “Woman, Life, Freedom” pr ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE16 Feb 2026, 16:53

IRGC Launches “Smart Control” Military Drill in the Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday, February 16, that it has launched a military exercise in the Strait of Horm ...

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT13 Feb 2026, 11:47

Teachers’ Union Warns of Growing Security Presence in Iranian Schools

The Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations has warned that the continued presence of security, clerical, and Basij ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES13 Feb 2026, 11:39

For the Future of Iran: I’m Afraid that Brothers will be Fighting Brothers…

Had we spoken to civil society before the January protests and the killings of protesters over the nights of January 8 and 9 - marked by ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST13 Feb 2026, 11:36

For the Future of Iran: I Dream of More Plurality and Less Hatred

What will the “Iran of tomorrow” look like? What defines its future? What steps have civil activists taken toward change, and will their ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST12 Feb 2026, 12:04

416 Political Activists: “Save Iran Front” Is the Path Beyond Tyranny

In a statement supporting Mir-Hossein Mousavi’s proposal to establish the “Save Iran Front,” 416 political and civil activists described ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES12 Feb 2026, 09:59

For the Future of Iran: We Need an Alliance of Hardliners and Monarchists

After the deadly suppression of the revolutionary protests in January, the question of Iran’s future is confronting political forces and ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST12 Feb 2026, 09:55

For the Future of Iran: The Voice of Law, Equality, and Joy from the Depths of Darkness

More than a month has passed since the bloodiest nights of protest in Iran’s contemporary history. During those nights, following wides ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES11 Feb 2026, 11:02

She Was Someone’s Sister: Three Women Killed in Iran’s January Protests

Since the beginning of the popular protests in January, the Islamic Republic has attributed these demonstrations to “foreign intelligenc ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE11 Feb 2026, 09:50

Footballers, Wrestlers, Teenagers: The Athletes Iran Lost in January

When war arrives - when bullets and missiles fill the air - there is no longer a difference between an athlete and a lawyer, a housewife ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT10 Feb 2026, 16:05

“Reform no longer works”: Mousavi Khoeini Calls for Transition in Iran

Ali-Akbar Mousavi Khoeini, a former reformist MP from Tehran, academic researcher, and political activist who recently returned to Iran ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT10 Feb 2026, 14:09

Tehran’s Grand Bazaar Tells the Story of a City in Decline

To gauge how business is really doing and how much the purchasing power of Tehran’s inhabitants has dropped during eight months of so-ca ...

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UNCONFIRMEDDIPLOMACY10 Feb 2026, 09:49

Ali Larijani Heads to Muscat as Iran–U.S. Backchannel Talks Continue

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, arrived in Muscat on Tuesday, February 10, to continue quiet consul ...

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UPDATEDMILITARY INCIDENT09 Feb 2026, 19:48

Conscience Held Captive: The State of Religious Minorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Quarterly Report: October-December 2025Methodology Note: The Iranian authorities impose severe restrictions on access to information an ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES09 Feb 2026, 16:23

Parsa Rahmati: 19-Year-Old Shot From Behind During Tehran Protests

According to information obtained by IranWire, 19-year-old Parsa Rahmati was shot and killed on the evening of Thursday, January 8, in T ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES09 Feb 2026, 16:15

Life Under “Chronic Disruption” in Post-Protest Iran

More than a month has passed since the January protests and the nights of mass killings, when authorities cut off the internet and commu ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT09 Feb 2026, 15:06

Still in Hiding, Khamenei Asks People to Participate in Revolution’s 47th Anniversary Parade

On the eve of the anniversary of February 11, the Leader of the Islamic Republic released a video message calling on people to participa ...

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT09 Feb 2026, 11:35

"Arrest of Reformists Stems from Khamenei’s Fear of Homegrown Opposition"

Ardeshir Amir-Arjomand said: “The fundamental and major issue for Mr. Khamenei is preventing the formation of a national opposition comp ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT09 Feb 2026, 11:34

Tehran Prosecutor Files Charges Against Several Reformists

After the arrest and summoning of several Reformist figures, the Tehran Prosecutor’s Office moved to file charges against them.In a sta ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES09 Feb 2026, 11:25

Parisa and Azra: Mothers Killed in Iran Protests, Children in Mourning

Since the start of the popular protests in January, the Islamic Republic has attributed these protests to “foreign intelligence and secu ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES06 Feb 2026, 14:51

Mojtaba Vosough: Father of Two Killed by Security Forces in Isfahan

According to information obtained by IranWire, 36-year-old Mojtaba Vosough was shot dead by Islamic Republic security forces during prot ...

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DIPLOMACY06 Feb 2026, 00:00

US–Iran Indirect Nuclear Talks Begin in Geneva (Rounds 1–3)

Iran and the US began indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, mediated by Oman. Three rounds of talks were held (Feb 6, Feb 17, Feb 22–26). Oman described 'significant progress.' Iran reportedly agreed in principle to degrade its nuclear stockpiles. Talks collapsed on Feb 27 when the US demanded Iran ship enriched uranium out of the country.

#nuclear talks#Geneva#Oman#diplomacy#Iran
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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES05 Feb 2026, 12:00

Mehrshad Ghaedi: Killed by Grenade Shrapnel in South Tehran

According to information obtained by IranWire, Mehrshad Ghaedi, a 25-year-old Lur protester from Mamasani who was living in Tehran, died ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES05 Feb 2026, 10:13

Iranian Teachers Union: More Than 160 Children Were Killed During The Protests

The Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations issued a call to action, saying that more than 160 children and adolesc ...

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UPDATEDDIPLOMACY05 Feb 2026, 10:10

Iran’s Economy in the Shadow of War, The Future is Uncertain

The dual threat of “war or negotiation” is weighing heavily on Tehran at a time when Iran is facing its deepest economic crisis in nearl ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Feb 2026, 17:49

Iranian Baha’i Parents: Our Daughter’s Life is in Danger!

The parents of Venus Hosseinejad, a Baha’i citizen detained in the city of Kerman, have described their daughter’s situation in a letter ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Feb 2026, 17:41

UN Rapporteur: Scale of Repression in Iran Exceeds Anything Anticipated

Mai Sato, a British-based Japanese legal scholar, has served as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights i ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Feb 2026, 15:47

Tehran Close to Water Tension as Dam Water Drops to Worrying Levels

On Wednesday, February 4, the Mehr News Agency reported that Tehran is approaching what officials call “water tension,” a situation wher ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Feb 2026, 14:34

Young People Debate Democracy or Normalcy in a Tehran Coffee Shop

Today, Wednesday, marks the birthday of Imam Mahdi, the figure believed to be in the Great Occultation. The ruling theocracy has declare ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Feb 2026, 14:13

Pouya Gholamali: Killed in Tehran’s Haft-Hoz, Family Pressurised to Accept “Martyr” Label

According to information received by IranWire, Pouya Gholamali, 32, was shot at close range in the chest and killed on Thursday, January ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY INCIDENT04 Feb 2026, 14:12

Iranian Lawyer: Families of Detainees Pushed Into Extortion Under Bail System

Hadi Sharifzadeh, a lawyer and member of the Fars Province Bar Association, told the ILNA news agency that the families of detainees are ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST04 Feb 2026, 11:23

What Remained in East Tehran After the Protests: A First-Person Account

A taxi takes me from downtown Tehran, near Imam Khomeini Square, close to the metro hub where Mahsa (Jina) Amini was arrested for “impro ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCIVIL UNREST04 Feb 2026, 10:46

Government Official: The Internet is Still Not Connected in Iran

Nearly a month after Iran imposed a sweeping internet shutdown in response to the nationwide protests of January 2026, access remains he ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES04 Feb 2026, 09:15

Reyhaneh Yousefi: Theater Actress Killed by Gunfire in Tehran

According to information provided to IranWire, Reyhaneh Yousefi, a 28-year-old theater actress, was shot and killed on Friday evening, J ...

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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE03 Feb 2026, 16:45

President Trump's Letter To A Bereaved Iranian Family: We Will Never Forget and Forgive

A letter from the White House arrived at a home in mourning. In it, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the family of Mohammad Erfan F ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Feb 2026, 16:04

Yadollah Heidari: 49-Year-Old Man Shot Dead During Protests in Northern Iran

According to information received by IranWire, Yadollah Heidari, a 49-year-old resident of Chamestan, a small town in Mazandaran Provinc ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES03 Feb 2026, 13:10

Iranian MP Urges Wounded Protesters to Seek Medical Care “Without Worry”

Salman Eshaghi, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s Health and Treatment Commission, said in an interview with Khabar Online that ...

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UNCONFIRMEDSANCTIONS03 Feb 2026, 11:31

Australia Sanctions Iranian Officials, IRGC Units Over Repression and Security Abuses

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday, February 3, that it has added 20 individuals and three entities linked to the ...

#Iran#IRGC#sanctions
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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT03 Feb 2026, 10:49

Iranian Security Official: Khamenei's Life Will Be Defended “With All Our Might”

Ali Shamkhani, a member of the Islamic Republic’s Defense Council, said in an interview with the Al-Mayadeen network that the government ...

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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT02 Feb 2026, 14:59

Italian Embassy in Tehran Suspends Consular Services Until Further Notice

The Italian Embassy in Tehran has said that it has suspended all consular services in Iran until further notice.In a statement, the emb ...

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UNCONFIRMEDCASUALTIES02 Feb 2026, 14:53

Iran’s Judiciary Files Case Against Ofogh TV Over Program Mocking January Protest Deaths

On Monday, February 2, Mizan News Agency, the official outlet of Iran’s judiciary, reported that the Tehran Prosecutor has brought charg ...

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POLITICAL STATEMENT13 Jan 2026, 00:00

Trump Tells Iranians 'Help Is on the Way' — US Military Buildup Begins

Trump told Iranians to 'keep protesting', claiming 'help is on the way.' The US began assembling the largest fleet of warplanes in the Middle East in decades, with carrier strike groups repositioned to the Gulf region. Iran called the statement 'direct interference in internal affairs.'

#Trump#Iran#military buildup#protests#statement
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CIVIL UNREST08 Jan 2026, 00:00

Anti-Government Protests Erupt Across Iran — Internet Shut Down

Protests broke out in major Iranian cities over soaring prices after the rial plunged to historic lows. The government shut down the internet across Iran for more than two weeks. Protests spread beyond major cities to rural areas, with demonstrators calling for regime change.

#protests#Iran#internet shutdown#civil unrest#economy
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SANCTIONS28 Aug 2025, 00:00

Europe Triggers UN Sanctions Snapback Against Iran

The UK, France, and Germany triggered a mechanism reinstating United Nations sanctions on Iran for the first time in a decade, after Iran refused to halt uranium enrichment. The snapback mechanism was a provision of the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal.

#sanctions#UN#Europe#nuclear#Iran
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NUCLEAR02 Jul 2025, 00:00

Iran Bars IAEA Inspectors — Halts Nuclear Cooperation

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed legislation halting cooperation with the IAEA, barring its inspectors from accessing Iran's nuclear facilities unless specifically authorised by the Supreme National Security Council. The move was condemned by Western governments.

#IAEA#nuclear#Iran#inspectors#Pezeshkian
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DIPLOMACY24 Jun 2025, 00:00

US-Brokered Ceasefire Ends 12-Day War — 610 Iranians, 28 Israelis Killed

After 12 days of fighting, a US-brokered ceasefire took effect between Iran and Israel. Iran reported at least 610 citizens killed; Israel claimed 28 killed. The ceasefire was fragile, with both sides reserving the right to respond to violations.

#ceasefire#casualties#diplomacy#Iran#Israel
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NUCLEAR22 Jun 2025, 00:00

US Strikes Natanz, Fordow & Isfahan Nuclear Facilities

The United States struck Iranian nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan during the 12-Day War. Trump claimed the attacks degraded Tehran's nuclear programme. Iranian officials acknowledged setbacks but denied the programme was destroyed.

#nuclear#Natanz#Fordow#Isfahan#USA
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UNCONFIRMEDMILITARY STRIKE16 Jun 2025, 16:39

IDF issues evacuation order for Tehran ahead of strikes

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MILITARY STRIKE13 Jun 2025, 00:00

Operation Rising Lion: Israel Launches 12-Day War Against Iran

Israel launched major air strikes (Operation Rising Lion) against Iranian nuclear and military facilities, including the Natanz enrichment facility. Iran responded within hours with large-scale missile and drone attacks on Israeli cities. The conflict lasted 12 days before a US-brokered ceasefire.

#Operation Rising Lion#nuclear#Israel#Iran#airstrikes
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UNCONFIRMEDPOLITICAL STATEMENT05 Jun 2025, 19:42

Netanyahu admits to arming crime families and militias in Gaza to fight Hamas

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