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US Defense Secretary Hegseth Asks Army Chief of Staff Randy George to Step Down
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US Defense Secretary Hegseth Asks Army Chief of Staff Randy George to Step Down

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army's top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down and take immediate retirement, amidst ongoing clashes between the Pentagon chief and senior military leadership, with reports also coming from French media and the Independent.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister to Visit China Amid Mideast Peace Mediation Efforts
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Pakistan's Foreign Minister to Visit China Amid Mideast Peace Mediation Efforts

Pakistan, emerging as a key mediator in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, is sending its foreign minister to China as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to broker peace, with the outlook for the Mideast conflict remaining uncertain. China commends and supports Pakistan's mediation effort for de-escalation.

IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri Reportedly Killed in Israeli Strike, Israeli Media Claims
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IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri Reportedly Killed in Israeli Strike, Israeli Media Claims

Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the IRGC Navy Corps, responsible for the Strait of Hormuz, was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike near Bandar Abbas, according to Israeli officials and media claims, though there has been no official confirmation from Iranian sources regarding his death.

Daily Quiz on lexicons and lives
Worldhindu1mo ago

Daily Quiz on lexicons and lives

A daily quiz explores the terminology surrounding the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation on Iran, questioning whether it constitutes a war, conflict, escalation, or campaign, and its impact on lives.

Hundreds of Iranians cross border into Turkey, witness says
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Hundreds of Iranians cross border into Turkey, witness says

Hundreds of Iranians crossed the border into Turkey on Monday afternoon as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran expanded, a Reuters witness said, with those arriving speaking of fear in Tehran and queues at petrol stations. In the morning, Turkey had said day-trip passenger crossings at the three Turkish-Iranian border gates had been mutually suspended, with […]

Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran
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Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday there could be U.S. casualties after he announced the United States conducted “major combat operations” in Iran. The strikes, which Trump said were aimed at destroying Iranian missiles and annihilating its navy, follow repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings that they would strike Iran again if it pressed ahead with its […]

Israel says it launched pre-emptive attack against Iran
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Israel says it launched pre-emptive attack against Iran

Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran’s long-running nuclear dispute with the West. The attack, coming after Israel and Iran engaged in a 12-day air war in June, follows repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings […]

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Iran Accuses US and Israel of Aggression

An Iranian publication has accused the United States and Israel of aggression, reflecting heightened geopolitical tensions and a critical stance from Tehran towards the two nations.

Middle East War Fuels Global Energy Crisis, Economic Fears, and Oil Market Uncertainty
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Middle East War Fuels Global Energy Crisis, Economic Fears, and Oil Market Uncertainty

The ongoing Middle East war has significantly worsened German business sentiment, fueled inflation fears, and caused British consumer confidence to plunge, with global markets reacting to ceasefire prospects by sending oil prices soaring and stocks sliding. The conflict also contributes to a global energy crisis, pushing crude oil prices to $100 per barrel, and creates uncertainty for American oil drillers, potentially tempering supply increases.

Footage Appears To Show China Mass-Producing Iranian-Style Kamikaze Drones
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Footage Appears To Show China Mass-Producing Iranian-Style Kamikaze Drones

Footage Appears To Show China Mass-Producing Iranian-Style Kamikaze Drones Across both conflict theaters, the Russia-Ukraine war in Eastern Europe and the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, there is one common denominator that stands out the loudest: the widespread use of cheap kamikaze drones. Focusing on the Middle East, Iran's counteroffensive strategy of mass kamikaze-drone swarms, missile barrages, and electronic warfare has exposed the limits of expensive U.S. and allied ...

CAAV Proposes Tax Cuts and Financial Support for Airlines
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CAAV Proposes Tax Cuts and Financial Support for Airlines

Vietnam's airline operating costs have surged by 60-70% due to a tripling of jet fuel prices following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to propose tax cuts and financial assistance for airlines.

Iran has not requested Russian arms supplies, Kremlin says
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Iran has not requested Russian arms supplies, Kremlin says

Iran has not approached Moscow with a request for arms supplies, the Kremlin said on Thursday. Russia has condemned U.S.-Israeli strikes and called for an immediate ceasefire against a country it has drawn closer to in recent years. Iran last year sealed a 20-year strategic partnership agreement with Moscow, Russia is building two new nuclear […]

Iran conflict widens to Lebanon, Kuwait mistakenly shoots down US jets
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Iran conflict widens to Lebanon, Kuwait mistakenly shoots down US jets

The U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran expanded on Monday with no end in sight, with Israel attacking Lebanon in response to strikes by Hezbollah, and Tehran firing missiles and drones at Gulf states and a British air base as far away as Cyprus. Kuwait mistakenly shot down three American F-15E fighter jets during an Iranian […]

Oil Surges On Report Warning US-Iran War Is Far Closer Than Americans Realize
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Oil Surges On Report Warning US-Iran War Is Far Closer Than Americans Realize

Oil Surges On Report Warning US-Iran War Is Far Closer Than Americans Realize Axios' Barak Ravid, a journalist very close to the Israeli government, writes Wednesday that the Trump White House is now "closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon." The sources he spoke to, which could be American or Israeli, say that such an operation would be a "massive" campaign at least weeks in sustained length. If it the campaign goes the way of Iraq or Afghanistan, or Syria, the conflict could eventually be measured in years and not just months. Further, "The sources noted it would likely be a joint U.S.-Israeli campaign that's much broader in scope — and more existential for the regime — than the Israeli-led 12-day war last June, which the U.S. eventually joined to take out Iran's underground nuclear facilities." USAF/CNN All of this looks to be going down with no public or Congressional debate whatsoever: "With the attention of Congress and the public otherwise occupied, there is little public debate about what could be the most consequential U.S. military intervention in the Middle East in at least a decade," notes Axios. Both sides are citing 'progress' in the two rounds of indirect negotiations (in Oman and then Geneva) which have taken place thus far, however, there's been nothing yet in the way of specific agreement. Washington's commitment to see talks through even for weeks at this point is highly in quesiton. The following was the initial Iranian assessment of how the talks led by Witkoff and Kushner in Geneva went this week: Iran has said it has reached an understanding with the US on the main "guiding principles" to resolve their dispute over Tehran's nuclear programme. Speaking after indirect talks in Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi added that work still needed to be done. The US said "progress was made". Badr Albusaidi, foreign minister of mediator Oman, said the negotiations "concluded with good progress towards identifying common goals and relevant technical issues". The Iranians have asked for two weeks to hammer out a detailed proposal, with an American official stating, "Progress was made, but there are still a lot of details to discuss. The Iranians said they would come back in the next two weeks with detailed proposals to address some of the open gaps in our positions." Given President Trump has ordered a second US carrier group to the region, along with a huge number of support aircraft, does Iran really have two weeks to spare?  Oil reaches HOD Wednesday soon on heels of Axios report, with WTI kissing $64/barrel... To some degree, the Iranians are likely buying time, knowing that a surprise, unprovoked attack could be imminent. This would be similar to the June war, but unlike that scenario this would indeed be much bigger. There's reason to believe Trump may stay restrained, however, and give negotiations time. Fear of higher oil prices could ultimately be the deciding factor here, pushing Trump to settle with Iran and not spark another completely unpredictable, likely disastrous war in the Middle East.  Tyler Durden Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:36

HSBC CEO Warns Mideast Conflict Harms Global Confidence
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HSBC CEO Warns Mideast Conflict Harms Global Confidence

The CEO of HSBC has issued a warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, specifically referencing a U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, is significantly damaging global economic confidence. This statement highlights concerns about the broader financial impact of regional instability.

Iran Shuts Down Strait of Hormuz; International Community Calls for Reopening, Ukraine Offers Expertise
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Iran Shuts Down Strait of Hormuz; International Community Calls for Reopening, Ukraine Offers Expertise

Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes, prompting the international community, including a 60-nation meeting, to call for its reopening and unimpeded transit. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has offered expertise on keeping waterways open, while Iran reportedly prepares to implement tolls and works with Oman on an alternative route.

Trump Extends Pause on Iran Energy Strikes; Oil Prices Decline
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Trump Extends Pause on Iran Energy Strikes; Oil Prices Decline

Donald Trump has extended the deadline for pausing strikes on Iran's energy sites until April 6, stating that talks were going 'very well,' leading to a slight decline in global oil prices in early Asian trading.

US-Israeli Rift Widens Over Iran Endgame Amid Israeli Strikes on Gas Fields
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US-Israeli Rift Widens Over Iran Endgame Amid Israeli Strikes on Gas Fields

The U.S. and Israel are increasingly at odds over their strategies in Iran, with tensions escalating after Israel's assault on the world's largest natural gas deposit and continued airstrikes on energy infrastructure. President Trump has stated Israel acted alone in the gas field strike, further highlighting the allies' divergent goals.

Travel plans disrupted by Iran war, flights diverted
Worldin-cyprus1mo ago

Travel plans disrupted by Iran war, flights diverted

Travelers are facing financial pain and disrupted 'dream holidays' as trips are diverted due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. An Australian family's five-week European trip, booked with Emirates, was affected.

Imprisoned in Iran, and Under Bombardment
WorldNYT1mo ago

Imprisoned in Iran, and Under Bombardment

Iranian detention centers, some holding people swept up in a government crackdown on protests along with other prisoners, have been damaged in the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.

US-Israel-Iran war: Latest developments in the Middle East
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US-Israel-Iran war: Latest developments in the Middle East

Get the latest updates on the Middle East war, including explosions in Tehran, Iranian missile launches at Israel, and strikes on Hezbollah strongholds. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-israel-iran-war-latest-developments-in-the-middle-east/

What we know about the deadly strike on a primary school in Iran
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What we know about the deadly strike on a primary school in Iran

Iran held a mass funeral this Tuesday for at least 165 schoolgirls killed Saturday in a strike on Minab. But online, some users claim the tragedy was staged by Iranian authorities. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we confirm the strike hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school, a building separated from nearby IRGC military barracks for nearly a decade. We also examine claims blaming U.S.-Israeli strikes for the attack, as well as allegations of a failed Iranian rocket launch.

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Watch: Israel Neutralizes Hezbollah Missiles With Game-Changing "Iron Beam"

Watch: Israel Neutralizes Hezbollah Missiles With Game-Changing "Iron Beam" Hezbollah opened a new front in the broadening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran overnight, launching a barrage of missiles and kamikaze drone swarms at an Israeli military base in northern Israel.  Footage of one of those missile launches posted on X by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC) shows what appears to be some of those Hezbollah missiles prematurely exploding moments after launch.  IPBC ...

Iran Situation: US and Israel Continue Attacks, Escalation Feared Due to Iranian Retaliation
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Iran Situation: US and Israel Continue Attacks, Escalation Feared Due to Iranian Retaliation

The United States and Israel continue their attacks even after killing Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, while Iran claims to have attacked US forces in retaliation, intensifying the exchange. President Trump mentioned dialogue, stating that the operation was progressing more smoothly than planned, but the United States, Israel, and Iran are all prepared to continue attacks, raising concerns about a further escalation of the conflict.

Iranians celebrate reports of Khamenei’s death
Politicstico-times1mo ago

Iranians celebrate reports of Khamenei’s death

Many Iranians took to the streets, shouting and playing music, to celebrate reports that the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had been killed in a U.S.-Israeli operation, according to verified videos. “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on social media, a claim not confirmed […] The post Iranians celebrate reports of Khamenei’s death appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Flights disrupted across region after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran
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Flights disrupted across region after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

Multiple flights across the Middle East have been disrupted after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered widespread airspace closures. Multiple flights across the Middle East were disrupted on Saturday… (The post Flights disrupted across region after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran is from Doha News | Qatar.)