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Iran’s new supreme leader issues fresh statement as questions linger over his health

Iran’s new supreme leader issues fresh statement as questions linger over his health

Trump says ‘we don’t know’ if Mojtaba Khamenei ‘dead or not’; leaked audio from official suggests he narrowly survived airstrikes by...

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Europeans mull US request to help open Hormuz Strait, seek clarity on war goals

Europeans mull US request to help open Hormuz Strait, seek clarity on war goals

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says bloc could expand existing Red Sea naval operation into Persian Gulf as countries aim to secure vital...

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At Oscars, stars pin their hopes on ‘Free Palestine’ and ‘ICE OUT’

At Oscars, stars pin their hopes on ‘Free Palestine’ and ‘ICE OUT’

As celebrities use awards shows as a platform for advocacy, activist says it’s ‘time to take stands and make clear where you are at this moment in...

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Iran hits Gulf neighbors, keeps stranglehold on oil shipping, fueling energy crisis fears

Iran hits Gulf neighbors, keeps stranglehold on oil shipping, fueling energy crisis fears

Dubai Airport temporarily closed, passengers evacuated to lower floor after drone strike sets fuel tank on fire; Saudi crown prince said to be urging...

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Lauding Israeli help, Trump intensifies pressure on China, others to help secure Hormuz Strait

Lauding Israeli help, Trump intensifies pressure on China, others to help secure Hormuz Strait

US leader claims war will be ‘over pretty quick,’ warns NATO faces ‘very bad’ future if allies fail to pitch in; countries avoid committing,...

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US military names 6 crew members killed on refueling plane that crashed in Iraq

US military names 6 crew members killed on refueling plane that crashed in Iraq

3 US Air Force, 3 US Air National Guard members were serving on the KC-135 that came down in an accident that authorities said wasn’t caused by...

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US urges citizens to leave Iraq after attack on embassy in Baghdad

US urges citizens to leave Iraq after attack on embassy in Baghdad

Security officials say embassy complex was struck by a drone, after strikes killed three members of Iran-backed Kataeb Hezbollah, and reportedly...

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Trump threatens further strikes on Iran’s key oil export hub as war enters third week

Trump threatens further strikes on Iran’s key oil export hub as war enters third week

US president says could hit Kharg Island again ‘just for fun’ as Tehran disrupts major energy hub in the UAE, which reiterates right to...

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Direct Israel-Lebanon truce talks said expected in coming days, though challenges abound

Direct Israel-Lebanon truce talks said expected in coming days, though challenges abound

Agenda not set, and Jerusalem refuses to halt fire during negotiations; France denies report it has drafted plan that includes Beirut recognizing...

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Trump vows to open Strait of Hormuz ‘one way or the other’ as Iran threatens area’s ports

Trump vows to open Strait of Hormuz ‘one way or the other’ as Iran threatens area’s ports

US leader claims other countries plan to send warships to help defend shipping attacks; US embassy in Iraq and UAE oil facility targeted by Iran and...

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Attacker shot himself after getting stuck in car he rammed into Michigan synagogue — FBI

Attacker shot himself after getting stuck in car he rammed into Michigan synagogue — FBI

Bureau says Ayman Ghazali fired at armed guard prior to killing himself, had waited two hours outside Temple Israel before smashing vehicle carrying...

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‘Existential battle’: Hezbollah chief says terror group ready for ‘long confrontation’

‘Existential battle’: Hezbollah chief says terror group ready for ‘long confrontation’

IDF destroys bridge it says Hezbollah used as ‘key crossing’ between south and north Lebanon, with defense minister warning Lebanese government...

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Iran’s Larijani says war won’t end before enemies made sorry for ‘grave miscalculation’

Iran’s Larijani says war won’t end before enemies made sorry for ‘grave miscalculation’

Tehran threatens to ‘set region on fire’ if energy infrastructure and ports attacked; parliament speaker says attacks on islands will lead them to...

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Iran’s new supreme leader purportedly issues defiant first statement, without appearing

Iran’s new supreme leader purportedly issues defiant first statement, without appearing

In message read out on state TV, Mojtaba Khamenei ostensibly vows to ‘avenge the blood’ of Iranians killed in US and Israeli strikes, continue...

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UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

Iran’s allies Russia and China abstain, allowing resolution to pass; measure also condemns Islamic Republic for ‘interfering with international...

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Iran hacking group claims attack on US medical company Stryker

Iran hacking group claims attack on US medical company Stryker

Handala says cyber operation a ‘complete success,’ succeeded in extracting 50 terabytes of data as retaliation for military strikes

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Iran women soccer players evacuate safe house in Australia after location revealed

Iran women soccer players evacuate safe house in Australia after location revealed

One out of seven members who sought asylum changes her mind, informs the Iranian embassy of where they are staying; Video shows chaos as guards try...

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400 million barrels to be released from oil reserves as Iran effectively blocks Strait of Hormuz

400 million barrels to be released from oil reserves as Iran effectively blocks Strait of Hormuz

Release is largest in history of International Energy Agency, which touts ‘major action aiming to alleviate the immediate impacts,’ as Tehran...

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Iran threatens banks as 3 commercial ships hit in Gulf, drones impact near Dubai airport

Iran threatens banks as 3 commercial ships hit in Gulf, drones impact near Dubai airport

After Tehran bank reportedly struck, regime says US and Israel ‘forcing our hand’ to target their economic centers; Pentagon says troops destroyed...

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Pope mourns Lebanese priest reportedly killed by IDF while aiding wounded villagers

Pope mourns Lebanese priest reportedly killed by IDF while aiding wounded villagers

Father Pierre al-Rai of Qlayaa vowed days before fatal strike to remain in parish despite Israeli evacuation warning: ‘When we defend our land, we...

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Iran keeps up attacks on Gulf states, says not a ‘single liter of oil’ will ship out

Iran keeps up attacks on Gulf states, says not a ‘single liter of oil’ will ship out

Woman killed, 8 people wounded in strike on residential building in Manama, Bahraini authorities say; Abu Dhabi state oil giant said forced to shutter...

10.03.2026 30

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Iran vows to fight ‘as long as it takes,’ threatens Trump with ‘elimination’

Iran vows to fight ‘as long as it takes,’ threatens Trump with ‘elimination’

IRGC says oil blockade will continue, FM rejects Trump’s claim war could be over ‘soon’ and asserts US and Israel failed to meet aims; Tehran...

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Trump: Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes

Trump: Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes

IRGC hits back at US president, insisting it will be one to determine when war ends; while disappointed with Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump says he prefers...

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Trump says ‘not happy’ with Iran’s new supreme leader, has replacement in mind

Trump says ‘not happy’ with Iran’s new supreme leader, has replacement in mind

US leader doesn’t elaborate on plans, as Israel says Mojtaba Khamenei is just like slain father; Iran’s proxy forces pledge loyalty to new Iranian...

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Macron says France, allies preparing ‘defensive’ mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Macron says France, allies preparing ‘defensive’ mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

French, Greek, and Cypriot leaders announce mission to protect maritime traffic, reopen strait after conflict’s ‘hottest phase’ is over; Dutch...

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Synagogue in Belgium damaged in blast, no injuries; mayor: ‘Violent act of antisemitism’

Synagogue in Belgium damaged in blast, no injuries; mayor: ‘Violent act of antisemitism’

Counter-terror police investigating Liege explosion; mayor says ‘there can be no question of importing external conflicts’; house of worship also...

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Iran names Khamenei’s shadowy, hardline son Mojtaba as new supreme leader

Iran names Khamenei’s shadowy, hardline son Mojtaba as new supreme leader

IRGC ally’s appointment comes after Trump dismissed him as an unacceptable ‘lightweight,’ and Israel threatened to kill anyone picked by regime...

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Pope prays that ‘roar of bombs may cease’ across Middle East

Pope prays that ‘roar of bombs may cease’ across Middle East

Leo says news from region ‘continues to arouse deep dismay,’ expresses concern at ‘violence and devastation and the widespread climate of hatred...

08.03.2026 40

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Panel picking Iran’s next supreme leader has reached consensus, members say

Panel picking Iran’s next supreme leader has reached consensus, members say

Israel vows to hunt down successor; Assembly of Experts apparently bypasses formality of meeting in person amid ongoing air war, doesn’t release name

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UAE tugboat hit by explosion, sinks in Strait of Hormuz; 3 Indonesian crew missing

UAE tugboat hit by explosion, sinks in Strait of Hormuz; 3 Indonesian crew missing

Jakarta foreign ministry says Musaffah 2 caught fire, four crew members survived; security firm reports boat was hit by two missiles as it assisted...

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Black clouds over Tehran rain down oil drops after Israel strikes oil facilities

Black clouds over Tehran rain down oil drops after Israel strikes oil facilities

IDF says fuel depots served Iran’s military infrastructure, as Iranian Red Crescent warns that contaminated precipitation ‘is extremely dangerous’

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Trump offers missile support to Latin American leaders to target drug cartels

Trump offers missile support to Latin American leaders to target drug cartels

Speaking to right-wing leaders at ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit amid ongoing Iran campaign, Trump launches 17-nation ‘counter-cartel’...

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India letting Iran warship dock after US sank another off Sri Lanka, officials say

India letting Iran warship dock after US sank another off Sri Lanka, officials say

Foreign minister says decision to allow Lavan to dock in Kochi was made on humanitarian grounds after US sank Iranian frigate Dena off Sri Lanka

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Pezeshkian apologizes for attacks on Gulf neighbors even as Iran forces step up strikes

Pezeshkian apologizes for attacks on Gulf neighbors even as Iran forces step up strikes

Mixed messages indicate IRGC operating independently of political control as fresh missile and drone salvos target UAE, Saudis Bahrain and Jordan; 3rd...

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Saudi Arabia said to intensify talks with Iran to defuse Mideast war

Saudi Arabia said to intensify talks with Iran to defuse Mideast war

Reported outreach comes as Iran continues to attack its neighbors; officials from several Gulf states complain they weren’t given earlier notice...

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UK arrests four Iranian nationals on suspicion of spying on London Jews for Tehran

UK arrests four Iranian nationals on suspicion of spying on London Jews for Tehran

Six others detained in West London on suspicion of assisting one of the suspects, Metropolitan Police says, calling arrests ‘part of a long-running...

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US asks Ukraine for assistance in shooting down Iranian Shahed drones in Middle East

Zelensky says Kyiv will provide ‘necessary means’ and ‘Ukrainian specialists’ to assist in defending against Iranian drones, which Russia has...

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Syrian man handed 13-year sentence for Berlin Holocaust memorial stabbing

Defendant said in trial he immediately regretted 2025 attack that seriously injured Spanish tourist, claimed was pressured into assault by online...

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Italy, Spain, France and others send naval vessels to protect Cyprus after Iranian strike

UK and Greece have also announced deployment of sea and air resources to island nation after drone attack on British airbase; UK’s defense secretary...

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Azerbaijan threatens to respond after Iranian drones hit airport and near school

Pair of drones cross border from Iran into exclave of Nakhichevan, wounding two people; Baku summons Iranian envoy, warns it has right ‘to take...

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Iran says it hit Kurdish forces in Iraq, as some groups plan to join fight against Tehran

Kurdish dissident groups say the US has asked them to support its efforts against the regime; Iran warns it will not tolerate ‘separatist groups’...

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Iran postpones funeral for Khamenei — state media

Officials say ceremony delayed due to expected ‘unprecedented turnout,’ citing need to prepare infrastructure; authorities don’t link move to...

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Iranian missile downed as it heads towards NATO member Turkey

Multi-national military alliance condemns ‘targeting’ of member state; Ankara warns it will take ‘all necessary steps’ to defend its territory;

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Iranian warship sinks after apparent submarine attack near Sri Lanka; 101 said missing

Unclear who attacked frigate, which was armed with missiles and torpedoes and could carry a helicopter, but US military has said it aims to sink...

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Macron orders French aircraft carrier to Mediterranean to protect allied assets in region

French leader cites strike on UK base in Cyprus as reason for move, says Iran’s ‘dangerous nuclear program, unprecedented ballistic...

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Russia, China and Turkey push for immediate end to Iran war

Erdogan condemns both sides of conflict, says Ankara making ‘intense’ diplomatic effort to end fighting; Chinese FM tells Sa’ar force ‘will...

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US shuts its embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait after being hit by Iranian strikes

State Department orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE; Saudi oil giant Aramco attempting to reroute...

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One killed as Iranian missile debris hits tanker in Bahrain port, sparking fire

Nation says worker killed, 2 injured, in first fatality in small Gulf kingdom since Iran started its campaign against Arab states

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France ready to ‘take part’ in defense of Gulf countries and Jordan against Iran

Germany says it won’t join US-Israeli offensive despite reports it’s mulling action; IAEA says no sign Iranian nuclear sites bombed, Iranian...

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Saudi Aramco shuts down Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike causes fire

Defense ministry says two drones intercepted, shrapnel fell, no injuries; social media videos show smoke billowing from oil facility, one of the...

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