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US Vigilant Against Possible Domestic Attacks Amid Iran War: Hegseth
The Pentagon says the United States is prepared as the FBI probes the Austin shooting as a ‘potential nexus to terrorism.’
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Trump Says He’s ‘Disappointed’ by Starmer for Blocking Use of Diego Garcia for Iran Strikes
The Chagos Islands, a British overseas territory, remains a crucial strategic hub for U.S. operations across several regions.
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Shipping Companies Begin Diverting Vessels Away From Middle East
Insurance companies are terminating war risk coverage for vessels in the region.
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Oil Prices Increase as Middle East Conflict Threatens Strait of Hormuz Flows
Brent crude neared $80 as Israel and the US signaled a prolonged campaign against Iran, fuelling fears of Hormuz disruptions that could drive oil toward $100.
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Kuwaitis Mistakenly Shoot Down 3 US Jets, Crews Survived
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense earlier said it was liaising with U.S. forces regarding the circumstances leading to Monday’s friendly fire incident.
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More US Troops Heading to Middle East, Gen. Caine Says Amid Widening Conflict
U.S. death toll rises to 4. Israel responded to Hezbollah fire as Iran widened targets in the Gulf region. 3 U.S. jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait.
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Drone Crashes at British RAF Base in Cyprus, Cypriot President Says
RAF Akrotiri serves as a key hub for UK military operations in the Middle East.
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UN Nuclear Agency Warns of Possible Radiological Release Risk Amid Iran Strikes
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi addressed an emergency meeting of the organization in Vienna, Austria, on Mar. 2.
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Trump Vows Vengeance for US Military Deaths
‘Our resolve and likewise that of Israel has never been stronger,’ Trump said.
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Israel Retaliates After Hezbollah Launches Midnight Attack From Lebanon
The Israeli military urged Lebanese residents in more than 50 villages to evacuate their homes ahead of a wider second round of attacks.
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Hundreds Rally in Sydney Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran, Death of Ayatollah
One attendee thanked U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Trump Says Attacks on Iran Could Last 4 to 5 Weeks
When asked about who he would like to see lead Iran, Trump said he has some candidates in mind.
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Multiple US Travel Advisories Issued for Middle Eastern Countries, Americans Cautioned
Three countries have been designated with a ‘Do Not Travel For Any Reason’ warning.
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US Oil Jumps 7 Percent, Set to Open Above $71 as Iran Takes Center Stage
‘For energy markets, we expect an aggressive price response when markets open,’ ING commodity strategist Warren Patterson said.
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Gulf States Say They’ve Shot Down More Than 1,500 Iranian Missiles, Drones
United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan report destroying waves of projectiles, including 400 ballistic missiles, aimed mostly at U.S. forces.
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After Khamenei’s Death, Continued US–Israeli Strikes Push Iran’s Regime to Brink
Trump and his allies have made it clear that it is now up to Iranians to decide whether to change the regime.
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UK, France, Germany Ready to Assist US in Stopping Iran’s Missile Strikes
The three nations affirmed their intention to actively defend against Iran’s missile and drone strikes on March 1.
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US, Israel Launch Decapitation Strike on Iranian Leadership—How It Unfolded
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 47 other top Iranian military and intelligence officials were killed in the opening attack, Trump said.
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Trump: Military Operation to Eliminate Iran Threat ‘Duty and Burden of a Free People’
The president also addressed Iranians, saying, ‘The rest will be up to you’ but that ‘America is with you.’
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US Vigilant Against Possible Domestic Attacks Amid Iran War: Hegseth
The Pentagon says the United States is prepared as the FBI probes the Austin shooting as a ‘potential nexus to terrorism.’
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Trump Says He’s ‘Disappointed’ by Starmer for Blocking Use of Diego Garcia for Iran Strikes
The Chagos Islands, a British overseas territory, remains a crucial strategic hub for U.S. operations across several regions.
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Shipping Companies Begin Diverting Vessels Away From Middle East
Insurance companies are terminating war risk coverage for vessels in the region.
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Oil Prices Increase as Middle East Conflict Threatens Strait of Hormuz Flows
Brent crude neared $80 as Israel and the US signaled a prolonged campaign against Iran, fuelling fears of Hormuz disruptions that could drive oil toward $100.
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Kuwaitis Mistakenly Shoot Down 3 US Jets, Crews Survived
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense earlier said it was liaising with U.S. forces regarding the circumstances leading to Monday’s friendly fire incident.
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More US Troops Heading to Middle East, Gen. Caine Says Amid Widening Conflict
U.S. death toll rises to 4. Israel responded to Hezbollah fire as Iran widened targets in the Gulf region. 3 U.S. jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait.
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Drone Crashes at British RAF Base in Cyprus, Cypriot President Says
RAF Akrotiri serves as a key hub for UK military operations in the Middle East.
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UN Nuclear Agency Warns of Possible Radiological Release Risk Amid Iran Strikes
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi addressed an emergency meeting of the organization in Vienna, Austria, on Mar. 2.
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Trump Vows Vengeance for US Military Deaths
‘Our resolve and likewise that of Israel has never been stronger,’ Trump said.
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Israel Retaliates After Hezbollah Launches Midnight Attack From Lebanon
The Israeli military urged Lebanese residents in more than 50 villages to evacuate their homes ahead of a wider second round of attacks.
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Hundreds Rally in Sydney Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran, Death of Ayatollah
One attendee thanked U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Trump Says Attacks on Iran Could Last 4 to 5 Weeks
When asked about who he would like to see lead Iran, Trump said he has some candidates in mind.
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Multiple US Travel Advisories Issued for Middle Eastern Countries, Americans Cautioned
Three countries have been designated with a ‘Do Not Travel For Any Reason’ warning.
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US Oil Jumps 7 Percent, Set to Open Above $71 as Iran Takes Center Stage
‘For energy markets, we expect an aggressive price response when markets open,’ ING commodity strategist Warren Patterson said.
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Gulf States Say They’ve Shot Down More Than 1,500 Iranian Missiles, Drones
United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan report destroying waves of projectiles, including 400 ballistic missiles, aimed mostly at U.S. forces.
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After Khamenei’s Death, Continued US–Israeli Strikes Push Iran’s Regime to Brink
Trump and his allies have made it clear that it is now up to Iranians to decide whether to change the regime.
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UK, France, Germany Ready to Assist US in Stopping Iran’s Missile Strikes
The three nations affirmed their intention to actively defend against Iran’s missile and drone strikes on March 1.
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US, Israel Launch Decapitation Strike on Iranian Leadership—How It Unfolded
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 47 other top Iranian military and intelligence officials were killed in the opening attack, Trump said.
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Trump: Military Operation to Eliminate Iran Threat ‘Duty and Burden of a Free People’
The president also addressed Iranians, saying, ‘The rest will be up to you’ but that ‘America is with you.’
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