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US Rescues Pilot Shot Down Over Iran
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US Rescues Pilot Shot Down Over Iran

US forces successfully rescued a pilot of an F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iran, a rescue confirmed by the White House and described by President Donald Trump as a daring operation.

Netanyahu Orders Restoration of Latin Patriarch's Access to Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass
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Netanyahu Orders Restoration of Latin Patriarch's Access to Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass

Following widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, after Israeli police had initially blocked his entry.

Iran Reaffirms Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Warns Against Interference
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Iran Reaffirms Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Warns Against Interference

An Iranian military spokesman reiterated Tehran's 'full control' over the Persian Gulf, Oman’s territorial waters, and the Strait of Hormuz, warning it would maintain control by 'any means' necessary and stating that countries outside the region have no right to interfere.

Iran Reportedly Fires Ballistic Missiles at US-UK Base in Diego Garcia
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Iran Reportedly Fires Ballistic Missiles at US-UK Base in Diego Garcia

Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands, with Iran's Mehr news agency confirming the strike and other international reports detailing the incident and its implications, raising questions about Iran's undeclared 4,000-km strike capabilities and potentially expanding the conflict.

Trump Threatens More Strikes on Iran's Kharg Island Amid Intensified Response
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Trump Threatens More Strikes on Iran's Kharg Island Amid Intensified Response

US President Donald Trump has threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran vowed to intensify its response following previous US strikes.

Three More Iranian Women's Soccer Team Members Opt to Return Home from Australia
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Three More Iranian Women's Soccer Team Members Opt to Return Home from Australia

Three additional members of Iran's women's soccer team, who were granted humanitarian visas in Australia, have decided against staying and will return home, bringing the total to four of seven players who initially sought asylum.

Donald Trump urges Iranian military forces to surrender
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Donald Trump urges Iranian military forces to surrender

US President Donald Trump says he sees three 'choices' of who could lead Iran in an interview with the New York Times. There are still no concrete plans in place and both sides are continuing strikes and counter strikes against each other, with the US promising retribution for the three US military members killed so far.

With few good strategic options, Iran’s best prospect may be to retaliate while it can
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With few good strategic options, Iran’s best prospect may be to retaliate while it can

Regime could try to retain control of streets as US and Israel have expressed no intention of mounting ground invasion Venezula’s Nicholás Maduro was captured. But Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have chosen a different strategy for Iran: to target and aim to kill the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, , and as many other senior regime figures as possible. Though Iranian military sites and its air defence systems were also targeted by coordinated US and Israeli bombing, beginning in ...

Ships Navigate Strait of Hormuz Following Agreements with Iran
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Ships Navigate Strait of Hormuz Following Agreements with Iran

Several vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days after reaching agreements with Iran. A Swedish shipping company, Stena Bulk, with ships in the Persian Gulf, remains cautious.

Saudi Arabia Expels Iranian Military Staff, Deepening Gulf Diplomatic Crisis
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Saudi Arabia Expels Iranian Military Staff, Deepening Gulf Diplomatic Crisis

Saudi Arabia has expelled Iranian military staff and condemned 'blatant' attacks, following a similar move by Qatar, further escalating tensions and bringing Riyadh-Tehran normalization into question amid ongoing Iranian actions and diplomatic condemnations from Gulf states.

Iran Claims Downing of F-15 Jet Near Hormuz, Releases 'Proof' Video
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Iran Claims Downing of F-15 Jet Near Hormuz, Releases 'Proof' Video

The Iranian military announced it shot down an 'enemy F-15 aircraft' that had intruded into Iran's southern coastline near Hormuz Island, and Iranian media shared a video claiming to show the air defense system successfully locking onto the jet.

US Offers Reward for Info on Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Amid Speculation on His Future
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US Offers Reward for Info on Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Amid Speculation on His Future

The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on high-ranking Iranian officials, including the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. This comes as crypto prediction markets speculate on whether Mojtaba Khamenei will be removed from his position before 2026.

Iran Deploys Mines in Strait of Hormuz as US Forces Work to Clear Waterway
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Iran Deploys Mines in Strait of Hormuz as US Forces Work to Clear Waterway

Iran has begun mining the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil shipping chokepoint, with US naval forces actively destroying the mines. President Trump demanded Iran immediately remove all mines, warning of severe consequences. Reports estimate Iran possesses 5,000-6,000 sea mines, posing a major threat to global shipping.

Explainer: What to know about Dimona, Israel’s nuclear site
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Explainer: What to know about Dimona, Israel’s nuclear site

In a war already redrawing the region’s red lines, with the death toll from the US-Israeli attacks on Iran reportedly having surpassed 1,000, Tehran has brought one of the Middle East’s most sensitive strategic sites into the escalation equation: Israel’s Dimona nuclear site. A senior Iranian military official told the Iranian website Iran Nuances, later reported by Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency, that if the US and Israel pursue a “regime change” scenario in practice, Tehran’s “final ...

Iranian military strikes Kurdish groups in Iraq
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Iranian military strikes Kurdish groups in Iraq

Three missiles were fired at the headquarters of opposition groups, the state news agency IRNA reported on Thursday, citing the military leadership in Tehran. The post Iranian military strikes Kurdish groups in Iraq appeared first on Vanguard News.

Watch: War damage across Iranian sites and U.S. bases
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Watch: War damage across Iranian sites and U.S. bases

Satellite images show extensive strike damage across key Iranian military and strategic installations following coordinated U.S.–Israel operations. In retaliation, Iranian attacks have also left visible damage at U.S. bases in the Gulf, underscoring the rapid escalation of the Iran–Israel–U.S. confrontation and raising fears of a wider regional fallout.

Trump says Iran’s supreme leader is dead
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Trump says Iran’s supreme leader is dead

Trump said on social media that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, saying his passing is “the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country.” The death occurred after a joint US and Israeli aerial bombardment that targeted Iranian military and governmental sites. The president also said “heavy and pinpoint bombing” was to continue “uninterrupted” through the week or longer. Trump in his post called Khamenei “one of the most evil people in history.” Trump said

Iran: Military chopper crashes into market; 4 dead
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Iran: Military chopper crashes into market; 4 dead

A military helicopter crashed into a bustling market in central Iran, claiming at least four lives, including the pilot and co-pilot. The aircraft was reportedly on a training mission when it fell in Dorcheh, Isfahan province. This incident follows another recent aviation fatality, highlighting Iran's ongoing challenges with its aging air fleet.

US Arrests Relatives of Slain Iranian General Soleimani
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US Arrests Relatives of Slain Iranian General Soleimani

Relatives of the late Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by US federal agents after their permanent residency status was revoked, with reports indicating they had celebrated attacks against US soldiers.

Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Amid Negotiation Claims; Markets React to Peace Hopes
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Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Amid Negotiation Claims; Markets React to Peace Hopes

Iran has rejected a US ceasefire proposal and dismissed claims of ongoing negotiations, dampening hopes for de-escalation, though markets like the S&P 500 still reacted positively to initial hopes for peace talks, with oil prices falling.

Trump Reiterates Hormuz Ultimatum, Iran Warns Retaliation and Restricts Strait Access
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Trump Reiterates Hormuz Ultimatum, Iran Warns Retaliation and Restricts Strait Access

President Donald Trump has reiterated his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants and energy infrastructure. Tehran has warned it will respond with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy targets if its facilities are targeted and stated the strait is open to all except "enemy" ships.

Houthis Signal Readiness But Have Not Yet Joined the US Iran Israel War
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Houthis Signal Readiness But Have Not Yet Joined the US Iran Israel War

Iran's Shi'ite allies in Lebanon and Iraq have joined the war in the region unleashed by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran. The U.S. says Iran has armed, funded and trained the Houthis with help from Hezbollah.

Air freight rates soar as Middle East conflict blocks trade routes
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Air freight rates soar as Middle East conflict blocks trade routes

Air cargo prices are skyrocketing due to disruptions in key shipping lanes caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This has forced many carriers to reroute their vessels, leading to longer transit times and increased operational costs, which are then passed on to consumers.

Iranian military helicopter crashes into fruit market, 4 dead: state media
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Iranian military helicopter crashes into fruit market, 4 dead: state media

An Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing the pilot, co-pilot and two merchants, state media reported. The helicopter came down in the city of Dorcheh, causing a fire that was put out by emergency services, the reports added. Experts say Iran has a poor air safety record, with repeated crashes, many involving aircraft bought before the 1979 Islamic Revolution and lacking original spare parts for maintenance. Last week, a US-b...