Trump Says U.S. to Leave Iran ‘Very Soon’
President Trump suggested on Tuesday that the American military campaign in Iran would be winding down in a matter of weeks. He also announced that he would give an address on Wednesday evening.
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Iranian missile hits oil tanker in Qatar, defence ministry says
Iranian missile hits oil tanker in Qatar, defence ministry says Qatar was targeted by three cruise missiles launched from Iran, one of which struck an oil tanker, Qatar’s defence ministry said. The ministry said in a post on X that it intercepted two of the missiles, while the third hit a tanker leased to Qatar Energy. "Procedures were implemented, and coordination was established with relevant authorities to evacuate the tanker, which had a crew of 21, without any casualties," the ministry said.
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China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?
It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
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Lebanon says Israeli strikes on Beirut area kill seven
Lebanon says Israeli strikes on Beirut area kill seven Lebanon's health ministry said Wednesday that Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and a nearby town killed at least seven people. The health ministry said an Israeli raid early Wednesday in the Jnah area killed at least five people and wounded 21 others. A man takes a photo of a damaged car following an Israeli strike as the US-Israel war with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, 1 April 2026.
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Iran war threatens high-margin Gulf market for luxury cars
LONDON/BERLIN/MILAN: Luxury carmakers are bracing for a hit to one of their most profitable markets as the war in Iran disrupts demand in the Gulf, a region known for high-margin bespoke sales.
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US Officials Profiting from War, Araqchi Says, Citing Report on Defense Investment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi lashed out at the United States over a “war of choice,” accusing American officials of pursuing personal financial gain while engaging in military aggression.
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Israel’s war-time injuries rise to 6,286, health ministry says
Israel’s war-time injuries rise to 6,286, health ministry says Israel’s health ministry says that 104 people have been injured and admitted to hospitals over the past 24 hours, excluding the latest casualties in central Israel. The latest injuries bring the total number of Israelis wounded during the war to 6,286, the ministry said, adding that 100 people remain hospitalised. Residents and first responders stand at the scene of an impact following an Iranian strike over Bnei Brak in central Israel on 1 April, 2026.
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Iranian attack in Israel’s Bnei Brak injures 14 people, report says
Iranian attack in Israel’s Bnei Brak injures 14 people, report says We earlier reported that at least six people were wounded in an Iranian air attack in Israel's Bnei Brak. Israel’s Channel 12 is reporting that the casualty toll of those injured has reached 14, and all have been transferred to hospitals.
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US-Israeli strikes continue to destroy civilian infrastructure across Iran
US-Israeli strikes continue to destroy civilian infrastructure across Iran Air strikes continued in and around Tehran in recent hours, with residential areas and key infrastructure reported to have been hit across the capital, Iranian state media reported. The reports said that multiple districts were targeted, including affluent northern areas and neighbourhoods near Mehrabad International Airport, as well as central areas such as Taleghani Avenue. Iranian officials said the strikes extended to other cities, hitting industrial and civilian infrastructure, including steel facilities in Isfahan and sites in Borujen, Bushehr and Bandar Abbas.
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(SpotNews) IRAN-TEHRAN-EXPLOSION-SMOKE
(260401) -- TEHRAN, April 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Smoke billows after explosions heard in downtown Tehran, Iran, April 1, 2026. Loud explosions were heard in Tehran at around 5:35 a. m.
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Araqchi Slams Israeli Strike on Pharma Firm, Vows Iran’s Harsh Response
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemned an Israeli attack on a pharmaceutical company in Iran, warning that the country’s Armed Forces will deliver a severe response to continued acts of aggression.
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Iranian missile attack injures six in central Israel
Iranian missile attack injures six in central Israel Six people, including an 11-year-old girl, were wounded in an Iranian missile attack on central Israel on Wednesday, according to emergency services. Magen David Adom said the girl was taken to the hospital with shrapnel injuries, while others injured included a 13-year-old boy, a 39-year-old woman, a 50-year-old man. Local media reported multiple impact sites across central Israel, including two in Bnei Brak and others in Holon and Petah Tikva.
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Iran Rejects Claims of Missile Launch Toward Turkey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi firmly dismissed reports alleging that a missile has been launched from Iran toward Turkey, describing them as baseless and warning of possible false-flag operations.
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American journalist kidnapped in Iraq by Kataib-Hezbollah, US says
American journalist kidnapped in Iraq by Kataib-Hezbollah, US says An American freelance journalist was kidnapped Tuesday in Baghdad by a suspected Iraqi armed group, the United States said, as regional security deteriorates following the US-Israeli attack on Iran. The State Department said it had warned the journalist of security risks and was working to ensure the American's release "as soon as possible". "An individual with ties to the Iranian-aligned group Kataib Hezbollah believed to be involved in the kidnapping has been taken into custody by Iraqi authorities," Dylan Johnson, the assistant secretary of state for global public affairs, wrote on X.
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Israeli Air Force chases drone for 20 minutes, local media reports
Israeli Air Force chases drone for 20 minutes, local media reports The Israeli Air Force on Wednesday pursued a drone over northern Israel for about 20 minutes, according to local media reports, as sirens sounded across multiple communities. Alerts were issued in towns including Kiryat Shmona, Kfar Yuval, Margaliot, Kfar Giladi, Manara and Beit Hillel, authorities said. Israeli media also reported sirens in Safed and dozens of nearby towns following the suspected drone infiltration, with interception efforts underway.
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Wednesday briefing: How did Russia become the unexpected beneficiary of the Iran war?
In today’s newsletter: As conflict engulfs Iran, shifting global alliances and soaring energy prices are reshaping the existing power balances that could redefine the next stage of international security Good morning. So far, there is only one clear winner from the war in Iran: Russia. Before the US and Israel attacked Tehran in late February, Moscow was preparing deep budget cuts to education and healthcare funding to pay for its invasion of Ukraine, which has now entered its fifth year.
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Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest updates on the US-Israeli war on Iran: A Bangladeshi national was killed by falling shrapnel after a drone interception in the United Arab Emirates, the official WAM news agency said on Wednesday. A tanker struck off Qatar was hit by two projectiles, one causing a fire that has since been extinguished and another remaining unexploded in the vessel's engine room, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. Dubai-based airline Emirates' website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates.
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What China's Xi Is Learning From War In Iran
The war in Iran is giving Beijing a real-time window into how the United States wages modern war. The war has shown the reach of US military power while also raising questions about Washington's ability to manage multiple crises at once.
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Stocks in Asia Rally and Oil Prices Rise
President Trump said the U. S. military would wrap up its campaign in Iran in two or three weeks.
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"More than 4,000 targets hit, over 10,000 terror components struck": IDF claims targets struck in Iran
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday detailed the scale of its ongoing military campaign against Iran and its regional allies, claiming thousands of targets have been struck as part of a coordinated offensive alongside the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).
