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Trump Issues New Warning to NATO Allies Over Strait of Hormuz
‘I wonder what would happen if we “finished off” what’s left of the Iranian Terror State,’ the president says.
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Israel Says It Killed Iranian Intelligence Chief in Overnight Strike
The killing of Khatib, which has not been confirmed by Iran, follows a series of Israeli strikes targeting senior Iranian officials.
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Airlines Cancel Middle East Routes as Iran Conflict Rattles Air Travel
Passengers face widespread delays, cancellations and rerouting.
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Iranian Strikes Damage Australian Base in the UAE, Prime Minister Responds
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says no casualties were reported.
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UAE May Join US-Led Mission to Safeguard Strait of Hormuz
A senior official says the UAE could participate as threats to the vital oil shipping route increase.
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US Fires 5,000-pound Bombs on Iranian Sites Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command said the strikes targeted Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles along Iran’s coastline.
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Australian Treasurer Says US Made No Formal Request for Naval Help in Strait of Hormuz
In recent days, President Trump has reached out to international allies to assist with securing commercial traffic through the Strait.
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Ukraine Repeats Offer to Provide 1,000 Interceptor Drones Per Day to Allies
President Donald Trump rejected the idea of getting drones from Ukraine in an interview with FOX News on March 13.
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Marco Rubio Designates Iranian-American Jew as Wrongfully Detained in Iran
Kamran Hekmati, a jewelry store owner, was found guilty under an Iranian law that mandates jail for anyone who has visited Israel in the last 10 years.
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Trump Administration Seeks Alternative Fertilizer Supplies
A White House economic adviser said talks with Venezuela and Morocco aim to shield farmers from shortages ahead of planting season.
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Israel Launches New Attacks on Tehran, Beirut as Iran Continues Assaults on Gulf Nations
Israel said on March 17 that it had killed two senior Iranian military figures.
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Iran in Talks With FIFA to Move Its World Cup Soccer Games From US to Mexico
Trump said last week that Iran is welcome to join in the event but added it might not be appropriate for the team to be there.
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US Allowing Iranian Ships Through Strait of Hormuz, Treasury Secretary Says
‘We want the world to be well supplied,’ Bessent said.
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Baghdad, Tehran in Talks to Safeguard Oil Tanker Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz, Iraqi Oil Minister Says
Hayyan Abdul Ghani also said that Baghdad was working to restore a pipeline that runs from Iraq to Turkey.
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Dire Straits—Hormuz Alternatives
A 100-year-old Levant pipeline bypassed the Gulf chokepoint. With tankers halted and prices soaring in 2026, an abandoned route could be key to energy security.
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Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent says Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States and that the current armed conflict is due to pressure from Israel.
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Israel Says Iranian Security Chief Ali Larijani Killed in Strikes
The elimination of senior officials of the Iranian regime has been ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to his office.
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Number of US Troops Wounded in Iran War Rises to About 200
In total, 13 U.S. troops have have been killed since the United States and Israel launched a joint military mission to target Iran.
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Trump Expects Iran War to End ‘Soon’
‘Won’t be long. And we’re going to have a much safer world when it’s wrapped up,’ President Donald Trump said.
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Trump Issues New Warning to NATO Allies Over Strait of Hormuz
‘I wonder what would happen if we “finished off” what’s left of the Iranian Terror State,’ the president says.
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Israel Says It Killed Iranian Intelligence Chief in Overnight Strike
The killing of Khatib, which has not been confirmed by Iran, follows a series of Israeli strikes targeting senior Iranian officials.
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Airlines Cancel Middle East Routes as Iran Conflict Rattles Air Travel
Passengers face widespread delays, cancellations and rerouting.
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Iranian Strikes Damage Australian Base in the UAE, Prime Minister Responds
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says no casualties were reported.
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UAE May Join US-Led Mission to Safeguard Strait of Hormuz
A senior official says the UAE could participate as threats to the vital oil shipping route increase.
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US Fires 5,000-pound Bombs on Iranian Sites Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command said the strikes targeted Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles along Iran’s coastline.
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Australian Treasurer Says US Made No Formal Request for Naval Help in Strait of Hormuz
In recent days, President Trump has reached out to international allies to assist with securing commercial traffic through the Strait.
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Ukraine Repeats Offer to Provide 1,000 Interceptor Drones Per Day to Allies
President Donald Trump rejected the idea of getting drones from Ukraine in an interview with FOX News on March 13.
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Marco Rubio Designates Iranian-American Jew as Wrongfully Detained in Iran
Kamran Hekmati, a jewelry store owner, was found guilty under an Iranian law that mandates jail for anyone who has visited Israel in the last 10 years.
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Trump Administration Seeks Alternative Fertilizer Supplies
A White House economic adviser said talks with Venezuela and Morocco aim to shield farmers from shortages ahead of planting season.
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Israel Launches New Attacks on Tehran, Beirut as Iran Continues Assaults on Gulf Nations
Israel said on March 17 that it had killed two senior Iranian military figures.
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Iran in Talks With FIFA to Move Its World Cup Soccer Games From US to Mexico
Trump said last week that Iran is welcome to join in the event but added it might not be appropriate for the team to be there.
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US Allowing Iranian Ships Through Strait of Hormuz, Treasury Secretary Says
‘We want the world to be well supplied,’ Bessent said.
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Baghdad, Tehran in Talks to Safeguard Oil Tanker Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz, Iraqi Oil Minister Says
Hayyan Abdul Ghani also said that Baghdad was working to restore a pipeline that runs from Iraq to Turkey.
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Dire Straits—Hormuz Alternatives
A 100-year-old Levant pipeline bypassed the Gulf chokepoint. With tankers halted and prices soaring in 2026, an abandoned route could be key to energy security.
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Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent says Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States and that the current armed conflict is due to pressure from Israel.
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Israel Says Iranian Security Chief Ali Larijani Killed in Strikes
The elimination of senior officials of the Iranian regime has been ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to his office.
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Number of US Troops Wounded in Iran War Rises to About 200
In total, 13 U.S. troops have have been killed since the United States and Israel launched a joint military mission to target Iran.
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Trump Expects Iran War to End ‘Soon’
‘Won’t be long. And we’re going to have a much safer world when it’s wrapped up,’ President Donald Trump said.
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