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Mar 05, 2026
Tehran [Iran], March 5: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said it maintains full control of the Strait of Hormuz, where United States President Donald Trump has said he is prepared to deploy the navy to escort tankers.
Iran threatens to carry out attacks on Israeli embassies worldwide
Trump says ending Ukraine war is a key priority for him
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UK to send Royal Navy warship 'HMS Dragon' to Cyprus
US sanctions Rwandan army and top officials for supporting M23 in DRC
US First Lady Melania Trump presides over UNSC meeting
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China calls for security for ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
Beijing [China], March 4: China has called for security to be ensured in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel war with Iran...
Putin and Orban discuss 'drastically escalating' Middle East situation
Moscow [Russia], March 4: Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the war in the Middle East in a telephone conversation with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor...
Kerem Shalom crossing opened to allow aid into Gaza
Gaza City [Gaza], March 4: Israel has reopened a key border crossing into the Gaza Strip for the delivery of humanitarian aid after closing it...
Iran war projected to last 4 to 5 weeks, says Trump
Mar 03, 2026
Washington DC [US], March 3: United States President Donald Trump has said the plan for the Iran war initially "projected four to five weeks", adding...
Iran demands action after attacks impact hospitals, schools
Tehran [Iran], March 3: Authorities in Tehran have called for international action and solidarity after several hospitals and schools were impacted by United States and...
rance offers support to its Middle East allies targeted by Iran
Paris [France], March 3: France will support its Gulf allies and Jordan following Iranian attacks, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said in Paris on Monday.
3 US fighter jets 'mistakenly' shot down over Kuwait
Washington DC [US], March 3: Three United States fighter jets were "mistakenly" shot down over Kuwait, the US military has said, amid Washington's joint offensive...
UAE begins flights for stranded passengers
Dubai [UAE], March 3: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is starting to operate exceptional flights to help stranded passengers depart the Gulf country, after many...
Lebanon declares Hezbollah 'military activities' illegal
Beirut [Lebanon], March 3: The Lebanese government has declared Hezbollah's "military activities" illegal, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Monday.
Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
Mar 02, 2026
Tehran [Iran], March 2: Iran has begun 40 days of mourning after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in ongoing attacks by the United States and Israel, according to Iranian state media.
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Gulf countries condemn Iranian missile attacks
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