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Iran says any end to US-Israeli war must be definitive, report says
Iran says any end to US-Israeli war must be definitive, report says Iran has not requested a ceasefire, foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday, according to the semi-official Students News Network, and wants to ensure that any end to the war with Israel and the US is definitive. Araqchi said that the Strait of Hormuz is only closed to "enemies and those supporting their aggression". A foreign ministry spokesperson added that states not party to the war have been able to transit their vessels through the strait with coordination and permission from Iran's armed forces.
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No Request from Iran for Truce: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Iran has not put in any request for a ceasefire amid its “honorable and unshakable resistance” against the war of aggression imposed by the US and the Zionist regime.
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Israel military says launching new wave of strikes across Iran
Israel military says launching new wave of strikes across Iran Israel's military said on Monday it had launched a broad wave of strikes on the Iranian cities of Tehran, Shiraz and Tabriz, more than two weeks into the US-Israeli war in Iran. The military said in a statement that strikes are targeting infrastructure in Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz. An Iranian man gestures as he stands near destroyed homes following a military strike on the Iranian capital Tehran on 15 March 2026.
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Trump eyes seizure of Iran's oil hub - Axios
Kharg Island handles almost all of Tehran's crude exports US President Donald Trump is weighing the possibility of seizing Iran's offshore oil hub Kharg Island, Axios has reported, citing American officials familiar with the discussions. The outlet added that such a move would likely require a ground operation.
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Trump eyes seizure of key Iranian oil island Axios
The Kharg hub handles almost all of Tehrans crude exports US President Donald Trump is weighing the seizure of Iran's Kharg Island offshore oil hub, Axios has reported, citing American officials familiar with the discussions. Such a move would likely require a ground operation, teh outlet added.
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Trump eyes seizure of key Iranian oil island - Axios
The Kharg hub handles almost all of Tehran's crude exports US President Donald Trump is weighing the seizure of Iran's Kharg Island offshore oil hub, Axios has reported, citing American officials familiar with the discussions. Such a move would likely require a ground operation, the outlet added.
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16 Reader Questions on the War in Iran and Our Reporting, Answered
Do the United States and Israel share similar goals? What kind of leadership will Iran have next? How does The Times report on wartime deaths?
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More than 3,350 Israelis injured since start of war on Iran
More than 3,350 Israelis injured since start of war on Iran At least 3,369 people, including civilians and military personnel, have been injured and hospitalised since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, according to Israel’s health ministry. The ministry said the figure includes 142 in the past 24 hours.
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Missiles Rain Down on Israeli, US Targets in Fresh Wave of Iran’s Counterattack
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched a barrage of ballistic missiles against Israeli and American targets in the occupied territories and the Persian Gulf region in retaliation for the war of aggression imposed on Iran.
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Iranian missile fragments hit multiple sites in central Israel
Iranian missile fragments hit multiple sites in central Israel Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile has hit multiple locations in central Israel, Israeli Channel 12 reported. The report said fragments fell in the cities of Shoham, Rishon LeZion, Lod and Ness Ziona near Tel Aviv. No injuries or damage were reported.
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Israel starts ground operation in Lebanon
The IDF says it has begun limited and targeted moves against Hezbollah strongholds in order to protect residents of northern Israel The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that its troops launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon on Monday. The operations are said to be aimed at increasing security for residents of northern Israel.
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Israeli Air Force destroys aircraft used by former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 16 (ANI): The Israeli Air Force (IsAF) has successfully targeted and destroyed the aircraft used by the Iranian leadership at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, marking a significant blow to the regime's strategic mobility.
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"No shifting of the goalposts": Israeli envoy Reuven Azar details 3-point plan to neutralise Iran threat
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): The Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar, has affirmed that the strategic objectives of the joint US-Israel operations against Iran remain firm, stating that there has been 'no shifting of the goalposts' regarding their military aims.
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"Operational opportunity came only after PM Modi left": Israeli Envoy clarifies strike timing
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): The Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar, has addressed ongoing 'theories' regarding the timing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel and the subsequent joint military actions involving the United States and Israel against Iran.
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Bahrain intercepts 129 missiles, 215 drones since onset of Iranian attacks
MANAMA, 16th March, 2026 (WAM) -- The Kingdom of Bahrain announced that the air defence systems of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) intercepted and destroyed 129 ballistic missiles and 215 drones that targeted the Kingdom since the onset of the Iranian aggression.
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Strike near Iraq's Mosul injures three Popular Mobilization Forces fighters
Strike near Iraq's Mosul injures three Popular Mobilization Forces fighters An air strike hit positions of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces northwest of Mosul on Monday, wounding three fighters, security sources said.
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Iraqi PM Condemns US-Israeli Attacks on PMU Positions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani strongly condemned US-Israeli aggression against positions of Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) forces, also known as Hashd Shaabi, warning of dire regional consequences while underscoring Iraq’s sovereignty over its forces.
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In photos: Aftermath of Israeli strikes on southern suburbs of Beirut
In photos: Aftermath of Israeli strikes on southern suburbs of Beirut Firefighters work at the site of overnight Israeli air strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut on 16 March, 2026. (AFP) A man walks past the destruction at the site of overnight Israeli air strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut on 16 March, 2026. (AFP) The site of an overnight Israeli airstrikes is pictured in the southern suburbs of Beirut on 16 March, 2026.
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