What Trump Didn’t Know About Iran
Ali Vaez, the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group, explains the history of miscalculations that led to the war in Iran.
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Oil exports from Kharg Island continue after US strikes, says Iranian official
Oil exports from Kharg Island continue after US strikes, says Iranian official An Iranian official has told local news agencies that exports from Kharg Island remain uninterrupted and "fully under way" following a US strike on the island. Washington said it targeted military installations there, but warned it could attack Iran’s oil facilities if Tehran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz. Kharg Island handles more than 90 percent of Iran’s oil exports and is considered the country’s most critical energy hub.
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CM Stalin announces Rs 2/unit subsidy to eateries for switching from LPG to electric stoves
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 14 (ANI): A review meeting under the leadership of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin was held at the Secretariat on Saturday to discuss measures required to address the difficulties faced by industries and various sectors, including the food sector, due to the LPG shortage in Tamil Nadu caused by the war-like situation in the Gulf region, and to ensure that their operations continue smoothly.
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What Trump Didn’t Know About Iran
Ali Vaez, the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group, explains the history of miscalculations that led to the war in Iran.
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The Political Cost of Trump’s War
The Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson joins E. J. Dionne Jr.
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Israel’s War on Iran Backfires As Regime Actively Hides Massive Toll
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israel’s domestic front is crumbling under relentless Iranian and Hezbollah missile barrages, as the Zionist regime imposes draconian censorship on casualty figures and infrastructure damage, exposing deep vulnerabilities in its war machine and societal resilience.
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Mercenary Elements Arrested in 3 Provinces of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence announced the apprehension of enemy operatives in Mazandaran, Khuzestan, and Khorasan Razavi provinces, highlighting a significant crackdown on organized espionage and sabotage efforts.
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Australia asylum staffer presses Iran women’s footballers to return
A member of Iran’s women’s national football team staff who previously sought asylum in Australia is trying to persuade players not to follow suit and instead return to Iran, according to information obtained by Iran International.
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Citibank Branches in Dubai, Manama Targeted in Drone Attacks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Citibank branches in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain’s capital of Manama were targeted by unidentified drones Friday night.
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Bahrain intercepts, destroys 124 missiles, 203 UAVs since start of Iranian attacks
MANAMA, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that its air defence systems continue to successfully counter successive waves of Iranian attacks, intercepting and destroying 124 ballistic missiles and 203 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain since the onset of hostilities.
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"Unlawful and irresponsible": Iranian envoy blames US, Israel for Strait of Hormuz tensions
London [UK], March 14 (ANI): Iran's Ambassador to Britain and permanent representative to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Seyyed Ali Mousavi, has condemned the 'unlawful and irresponsible' actions of the United States and Israel in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state broadcaster Press TV.
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Trust Islamic Republic and unite against US, Zionists: Iran Armed Forces Spokesperson to Muslim leaders
Tehran [Iran], March 14 (ANI): The spokesperson of Iran's Armed Forces, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, has addressed the leaders of Muslim states, calling for unity against the influence of the US and the Zionists, according to state broadcaster Press TV.
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Trump faces a ‘personal Vietnam’ in Iran | Sidney Blumenthal
He is stuck in a quagmire. His goals are elusive. His bombing does not force a surrender.
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Trump wages war on Iran his own way: commander-in-chaos
Erratic rhetoric, shifting goals and mixed signals leave allies, foes and voters unsure what the president wants from war “Mr President,” said a reporter. “You’ve said the war is ‘very complete’ but your defence secretary says, ‘This is just the beginning’. So which is it?
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US-Israeli strikes damaged 36,500 civilian units across Iran: Red Crescent Society
US-Israeli strikes damaged 36,500 civilian units across Iran: Red Crescent Society The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said US-Israeli strikes on Iran has damaged more than 36,500 civilian units across the country since the start of the war. "Most of these are residential units and public service centres," said the IRCS. According to field reports, following the widespread and targeted airstrikes on Iran, a total of 36,593 #civilian units have been damaged across the country so far.
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We voted for walls, not wars: Did strikes on Iran just break MAGA
How the war on Iran shattered the loyalty of Trumps supporters The night of February 28-March 1, 2026, will be remembered by all those who followed the news in real time. At 1:15 AM EST, seated in the White House Situation Room, US President Donald Trumpsaid,"Operation Epic Fury is approved. No aborts.
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'We voted for walls, not wars': Did strikes on Iran just break MAGA?
How the war on Iran shattered the loyalty of Trump's supporters The night of February 28-March 1, 2026, will be remembered by all those who followed the news in real time. At 1:15 AM EST, seated in the White House Situation Room, US President Donald Trump <a href="https://abcnews.
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Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in war
Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in war Iran's cultural heritage and tourism ministry said Saturday at least 56 museums and historic sites across the country have been damaged, as the Middle East war entered its 15th day. In Tehran, US-Israeli strikes damaged the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in the early days of the conflict, local media reported. The palace complex is one of the oldest sites in the Iranian capital and once served as the residence of the Qajar dynasty.
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US-Israeli-Imposed War on Iran Escalates Economic Toll on Global Markets
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US-Israeli regime's aggressive war on Iran has triggered widespread economic fallout, hammered global stock markets and erased trillions in market value amid soaring oil prices and disrupted Persian Gulf energy flows.
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No crisis in petroleum, India diversified crude oil supply: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], March 14 (ANI): Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday said there is no crisis regarding petroleum products in India, even as the West Asia conflict poses challenges for global energy markets.
