US President Donald Trump said Thursday the war against Iran was moving “very rapidly,” even as Tehran’s new leader vowed defiance in his first public message.
“The situation with Iran is moving along very rapidly. It’s doing very well, our…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Six French soldiers wounded at base in Iraq’s Makhmour
At least six French soldiers were wounded in a drone attack targeting a joint Peshmerga-French base in the Makhmour area of Iraq on Thursday.The French military confirmed the incident to Reuters.The six were immediately taken to the nearest…
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As Mideast war rages, fear rises in Europe of Iran-orchestrated terror attacks
European countries have stepped up their domestic security efforts over rising fears that Iran will try to orchestrate terror attacks on their soil, as the US-Israel war against the Islamic Republic continues to rage in the Middle East.
The…
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Ships must coordinate with Iran’s navy to pass through Strait of Hormuz, foreign ministry says
DUBAI, March 12 (Reuters) – Ships must coordinate with Iran’s navy to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s foreign ministry spokesperson said in comments carried by Mehr news agency on Thursday.
Iran will fight on and keep the Strait…
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Israel strikes heart of Beirut, signals long campaign
By Ahmed Kerdi, Maya Gebeily and Maayan Lubell
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, March 12 (Reuters) – Israeli airstrikes hit two buildings in the heart of Beirut near the Lebanese government’s headquarters on Thursday, ramping up Israel’s offensive against…
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US Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says
LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy, perhaps with an international coalition, will escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz when it is militarily possible, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Sky News in an interview on…
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US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear program
March 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Western allies clashed with Russia and China on Thursday over Iran’s nuclear intentions, as Washington sought at the United Nations to further justify the war it launched on Iran two weeks ago.
At a meeting of the…
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Iran to be high on G7 ministerial agenda at upcoming meeting, Canada says
OTTAWA, March 12 (Reuters) – The foreign ministers from the Group of Seven will have detailed discussions on diplomatic efforts related to the war in Iran when they meet near Paris at a scheduled meeting at the end of March, Canada’s foreign…
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US has arranged nearly 50 charter flights from Middle East amid Iran strikes, State Dept says
By Simon Lewis
WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) – The Trump administration has organized nearly 50 flights to return U.S. citizens from the Middle East since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began, a State Department official said on Thursday, and…
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FBI alert on possible Iran retaliation based on unverified tip, White House says
By Daphne Psaledakis
WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) – An FBI alert to law enforcement agencies last month warning of the possibility that Tehran might try to retaliate for any U.S. strikes on Iran by launching drone attacks in California was based…
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