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Iran Attacks Israel and Gulf States

Iran launched a series of attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The strikes targeted energy infrastructure and residential areas, causing casualties and disrupting oil production. The Iranian attacks included missi

Mar 10, 9:12 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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HRW Accuses Israel of Using White Phosphorus in Lebanon

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of illegally using white phosphorus munitions over homes in the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor on March 3, posing a threat to civilians. According to HRW's report released Monday, the use of such incendiary weapons in populated areas violates internation

Mar 10, 9:12 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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US-Israel Campaign Against Iran Draws Ukraine War Parallels

The US-Israel campaign against Iran has drawn parallels to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine due to shifting goals, unclear timelines, and dubious justifications. Both conflicts have seen evolving objectives. Early US statements framed the strikes as a response to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weap

Mar 10, 7:28 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Iran's Highly Enriched Uranium Likely Still at Isfahan

Almost half of Iran’s uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, a short step from weapons-grade, is likely still stored in an underground tunnel complex at Isfahan. This was confirmed by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi on Monday. The tunnel complex appears to be the only ta

Mar 10, 7:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Ramaphosa Honors Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a heartfelt tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson at his memorial service in Chicago on Saturday. The event was attended by prominent figures including former U.S. presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton. Ramaphosa's arrival set the tone a

Mar 10, 5:39 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Iran Threatens Oil Blockade Amid Escalating US-Israeli Strikes

Iran has warned that it will not allow any oil to be shipped from the Middle East if U.S. and Israeli attacks continue, escalating tensions in the region. The threat comes as President Donald Trump has threatened Tehran with 'death, fire, and fury' if Iran blocks oil exports through the Strait of Ho

Mar 10, 5:39 AM ET·5 min read

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Diplomacy

Australia Sends Military Aid to Gulf Amid Iranian Attacks

Australia will deploy military assets to the Gulf region to assist countries defending against Iranian attacks. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday that the Royal Australian Air Force will send an E7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft and supporting personnel for four weeks to protect

Mar 10, 2:01 AM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Trump Holds News Conference on Iran War

President Donald Trump held a news conference on Monday, discussing the ongoing U.S.-Iran war and its implications for global markets and oil prices. Speaking from his golf club in Miami, Trump stated that the conflict would end 'very soon' but also referred to it as 'the beginning of building a new

Mar 9, 6:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

NATO Intercepts Second Iranian Missile Over Turkey

NATO intercepted a second Iranian missile in Turkish airspace on Monday, according to reports from multiple outlets. The interception occurred near the city of Gaziantep, close to Turkey's southern border with Syria. The incident marks the second time in six days that a missile launched by Iran was

Mar 9, 4:57 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Hungarian PM Orbán Urges EU to Lift Russian Energy Sanctions

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called on the European Union to suspend sanctions on Russian energy, citing rising fuel prices exacerbated by the war in Iran. In a video posted to social media on Monday, Orbán said he had sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Mar 9, 4:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Pentagon Identifies Seventh U.S. Soldier Killed in Iran War

The Pentagon has identified Army Sgt Benjamin N Pennington as the seventh U.S. service member killed in the war with Iran. According to multiple reports, the 26-year-old from Glendale, Kentucky, died on Sunday from injuries sustained during an Iranian strike on Prince Sultan airbase in Saudi Arabia

Mar 9, 4:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Europe Bolsters Cyprus Defense After Drone Attack

European leaders have united in support of Cyprus following a drone attack on a British air base last week, which marked the first such incident of the Iran war on European territory. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Cyprus to show solidarity and announced unprecedented military deployments

Mar 9, 4:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Iran War Enters Second Week with New Leadership

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of its late supreme leader, as his successor amid escalating conflict in the region. The Islamic Republic's war strategy now has a new commander, with the powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard pledging allegiance. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed dis

Mar 9, 11:19 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

G7 Considers Releasing Emergency Oil Reserves Amid Iran War

G7 finance ministers are considering releasing up to 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves as global crude prices surged following the escalating US-Israel war with Iran. According to multiple reports, a meeting was held Monday to discuss coordinated action. The International Energy Agency (

Mar 9, 9:36 AM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Asian Nations Battle Surge in Oil Prices Amid Iran War

Governments across Asia are scrambling to limit the economic impact of surging oil prices triggered by the Iran war, which has fueled a record surge in oil prices. Key producers have cut output, and Tehran has signaled that hardliners will remain in charge. In South Korea, President Lee Jae Myung

Mar 9, 7:51 AM ET·4 min read

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Conflict

Iranian Drone Strike Targets Bahrain Desalination Plant

An Iranian drone strike targeted a critical desalination plant in Bahrain on Sunday morning, causing significant material damage to the facility. The attack did not disrupt water supplies but injured three people when fragments of an Iranian missile fell near a university building in Muharraq. Th

Mar 9, 7:51 AM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

US, S. Korea Begin Joint Drills Amid Iran Tensions

The United States and South Korea began their annual Freedom Shield joint military exercise on Monday, amid speculation that Washington may be shifting some military assets from the Korean Peninsula to the Middle East due to escalating tensions with Iran. About 18,000 South Korean troops are partici

Mar 9, 4:23 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Iranians Cross into Turkey Amid War, But Few Plan Permanent Exodus

The Kapikoy border crossing near eastern Turkey’s Van province has become one of the few routes connecting Iranians to the rest of the world amid an airspace shutdown in Iran since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran over a week ago triggered war in the Middle East. Most travelers at the border gat

Mar 9, 2:41 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei New Supreme Leader Amid Escalating War

Iran's Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei , son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader. The appointment comes amid an escalating war with the United States and Israel that entered its tenth day. The 56-year-old cleric was elected by a decisive vot

Mar 9, 2:41 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

U.S. Military Kills Six in Strike on Alleged Drug Boat

The U.S. military conducted a strike on Sunday that killed six men aboard an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, according to multiple reports. This attack brings the death toll to at least 157 since early September when President Donald Trump's administration began targeting

Mar 9, 12:54 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

International Women's Day Celebrated Globally with Calls for Equality and Justice

Women across the world celebrated International Women's Day on Sunday with events calling for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice, and decision-making jobs. This year marked the 115th anniversary of the day, which is officially recognized by the United Nations and commemorated in vari

Mar 8, 7:27 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates with Strikes on Civilian and Military Targets

The conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated significantly over the weekend as both sides exchanged strikes on civilian infrastructure and military sites. The United States and Israel conducted intense airstrikes on Iran, targeting key locations such as Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport,

Mar 8, 1:14 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Controversy Over School Attack

On February 28, a deadly missile strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls’ School in Minab, southern Iran killed between 165 and 180 people, mostly schoolgirls aged 7 to 12. The attack occurred during the first day of joint U.S.-Israel strikes against Iran. Video analysis confirms that a US Tomahawk cruise

Mar 8, 11:34 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Qatar Airways Resumes Limited Flights as Middle East Airspace Closures Continue

Qatar Airways announced plans to operate limited repatriation flights from Doha to Europe on Saturday, as airspace closures across the Middle East continue amid escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The state-owned airline will resume service to London, Paris, Madrid, Rome, and Fra

Mar 8, 4:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Iran Attacks Israel and Gulf States

HRW Accuses Israel of Using White Phosphorus in Lebanon

US-Israel Campaign Against Iran Draws Ukraine War Parallels

Iran's Highly Enriched Uranium Likely Still at Isfahan

Ramaphosa Honors Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

Iran Threatens Oil Blockade Amid Escalating US-Israeli Strikes

Australia Sends Military Aid to Gulf Amid Iranian Attacks

Trump Holds News Conference on Iran War

NATO Intercepts Second Iranian Missile Over Turkey

Hungarian PM Orbán Urges EU to Lift Russian Energy Sanctions

Pentagon Identifies Seventh U.S. Soldier Killed in Iran War

Europe Bolsters Cyprus Defense After Drone Attack

Iran War Enters Second Week with New Leadership

G7 Considers Releasing Emergency Oil Reserves Amid Iran War

Asian Nations Battle Surge in Oil Prices Amid Iran War

Iranian Drone Strike Targets Bahrain Desalination Plant

US, S. Korea Begin Joint Drills Amid Iran Tensions

Iranians Cross into Turkey Amid War, But Few Plan Permanent Exodus

Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei New Supreme Leader Amid Escalating War

U.S. Military Kills Six in Strike on Alleged Drug Boat

International Women's Day Celebrated Globally with Calls for Equality and Justice

Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates with Strikes on Civilian and Military Targets

U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Controversy Over School Attack

Qatar Airways Resumes Limited Flights as Middle East Airspace Closures Continue

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Iran Attacks Israel and Gulf States

HRW Accuses Israel of Using White Phosphorus in Lebanon

US-Israel Campaign Against Iran Draws Ukraine War Parallels

Iran's Highly Enriched Uranium Likely Still at Isfahan

Ramaphosa Honors Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

Iran Threatens Oil Blockade Amid Escalating US-Israeli Strikes

Australia Sends Military Aid to Gulf Amid Iranian Attacks

Trump Holds News Conference on Iran War

NATO Intercepts Second Iranian Missile Over Turkey

Hungarian PM Orbán Urges EU to Lift Russian Energy Sanctions

Pentagon Identifies Seventh U.S. Soldier Killed in Iran War

Europe Bolsters Cyprus Defense After Drone Attack

Iran War Enters Second Week with New Leadership

G7 Considers Releasing Emergency Oil Reserves Amid Iran War

Asian Nations Battle Surge in Oil Prices Amid Iran War

Iranian Drone Strike Targets Bahrain Desalination Plant

US, S. Korea Begin Joint Drills Amid Iran Tensions

Iranians Cross into Turkey Amid War, But Few Plan Permanent Exodus

Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei New Supreme Leader Amid Escalating War

U.S. Military Kills Six in Strike on Alleged Drug Boat

International Women's Day Celebrated Globally with Calls for Equality and Justice

Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates with Strikes on Civilian and Military Targets

U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Controversy Over School Attack

Qatar Airways Resumes Limited Flights as Middle East Airspace Closures Continue

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