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2 Drones Crash Near Dubai International Airport, Deepening Aviation Disruption
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is the world’s busiest airport for international travelers, handling nearly 100 million passengers last year.
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Injured, Israeli Officials Say
A senior Israeli security official said Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was injured in the leg in the first day of strikes.
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Ukraine Sending Anti-Drone Teams to 3 Middle Eastern Countries, Zelenskyy Says
Kyiv is sending teams to bolster defenses in the Gulf countries, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested Patriot missiles in return.
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IEA Agrees to Release Record 400 Million Barrels From Reserves
Global oil prices pared their gains following the organization’s announcement.
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Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
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3 Ships Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Attacks Escalate
One vessel caught fire and crews evacuated after overnight strikes on cargo ships, underscoring mounting threats to global shipping routes amid the Iran war.
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How AI Is Skewing Perception of the Iran Conflict
Fake videos and photos posted by Iranian-backed media outlets have been going viral online through platforms such as X.
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Over 43,000 American Citizens Return Home From Middle East
Many Americans who requested assistance from the U.S. government have eventually declined help, choosing to stay or book commercial flights.
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Nearly 700,000 People Displaced in Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes: UN
The U.N. saw an increase of 100,000 in one day.
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Iranian Soccer Player Changes Mind After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump personally stepped in to push the Australian government to offer asylum.
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What to Know About Alleged ISIS-Inspired Bombing Attempt at NYC Protests
Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were arrested on March 7, and allegedly declared their affiliation with ISIS. They face five federal charges.
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Leavitt Says Trump Will Define Iran’s Unconditional Surrender
Ten days into a war predicted to last four to five weeks, administration officials are reporting quicker than anticipated progress.
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Pentagon: About 140 US Military Wounded in Operation Epic Fury
Most of the service members injured have returned to duty.
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US Strikes 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats Near Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon
The president warned of severe military consequences if Iran lays mines in the strait.
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White House: Trump Does Not Rule Out Boots on Ground in Iran
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump ‘does not rule options out’ when asked about a Democratic senator’s warning of a potential ground troop deployment.
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Trump Admin Signals Iran Conflict Wrapping Up as US Forces Deliver Heaviest Day of Strikes
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. military operations against Iran will not turn into an ‘endless nation-building’ project.
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Standoff and Standstill in the Strait: No Easy Solution to Restoring Gulf Tanker Traffic
It would be relatively simple for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to completely shut down shipping traffic in the Hormuz Strait, experts say.
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Hungary Caps Gasoline, Diesel Prices, Vows to Release Strategic Reserves Amid Iran Oil Blockade
The United States is also considering a coordinated sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve with releases from other countries.
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2 Drones Crash Near Dubai International Airport, Deepening Aviation Disruption
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is the world’s busiest airport for international travelers, handling nearly 100 million passengers last year.
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Injured, Israeli Officials Say
A senior Israeli security official said Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was injured in the leg in the first day of strikes.
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Ukraine Sending Anti-Drone Teams to 3 Middle Eastern Countries, Zelenskyy Says
Kyiv is sending teams to bolster defenses in the Gulf countries, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested Patriot missiles in return.
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IEA Agrees to Release Record 400 Million Barrels From Reserves
Global oil prices pared their gains following the organization’s announcement.
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Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
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3 Ships Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Attacks Escalate
One vessel caught fire and crews evacuated after overnight strikes on cargo ships, underscoring mounting threats to global shipping routes amid the Iran war.
|
How AI Is Skewing Perception of the Iran Conflict
Fake videos and photos posted by Iranian-backed media outlets have been going viral online through platforms such as X.
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Over 43,000 American Citizens Return Home From Middle East
Many Americans who requested assistance from the U.S. government have eventually declined help, choosing to stay or book commercial flights.
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Nearly 700,000 People Displaced in Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes: UN
The U.N. saw an increase of 100,000 in one day.
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Iranian Soccer Player Changes Mind After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump personally stepped in to push the Australian government to offer asylum.
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What to Know About Alleged ISIS-Inspired Bombing Attempt at NYC Protests
Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were arrested on March 7, and allegedly declared their affiliation with ISIS. They face five federal charges.
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Leavitt Says Trump Will Define Iran’s Unconditional Surrender
Ten days into a war predicted to last four to five weeks, administration officials are reporting quicker than anticipated progress.
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Pentagon: About 140 US Military Wounded in Operation Epic Fury
Most of the service members injured have returned to duty.
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US Strikes 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats Near Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon
The president warned of severe military consequences if Iran lays mines in the strait.
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White House: Trump Does Not Rule Out Boots on Ground in Iran
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump ‘does not rule options out’ when asked about a Democratic senator’s warning of a potential ground troop deployment.
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Trump Admin Signals Iran Conflict Wrapping Up as US Forces Deliver Heaviest Day of Strikes
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. military operations against Iran will not turn into an ‘endless nation-building’ project.
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Standoff and Standstill in the Strait: No Easy Solution to Restoring Gulf Tanker Traffic
It would be relatively simple for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to completely shut down shipping traffic in the Hormuz Strait, experts say.
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Hungary Caps Gasoline, Diesel Prices, Vows to Release Strategic Reserves Amid Iran Oil Blockade
The United States is also considering a coordinated sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve with releases from other countries.
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