How Trump Betrayed His First Duty to Americans
The Trump administration failed to plan for evacuating either its diplomats or its citizens and did not adequately warn either.
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New Supreme Leader Celebrated, Decried In Tehran
New posts 08:26 New Supreme Leader Celebrated, Decried In Tehran Supporters of the Iranian regime shouted "Allahu Akbar" after Mojtaba Khamenei was named supreme leader, with the cry broadcast from loudspeakers in some parts of Tehran. At the same time, in areas of Tehran such as the Ekbatan neighborhood, there were shouts and chants decrying the announcement, including "Death to Mojtaba.
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EU Sees No 'Imminent' Oil Shortage As Crude Prices Soar
New posts 14:28 NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Over Turkey; US Orders Adana Consulate Evacuation A ballistic missile launched from Iran was intercepted by NATO air defense systems after entering Turkish airspace, Turkey's Defense Ministry said in a statement on March 9. No casualties have been reported.
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"At critical juncture": Iran's Foreign Ministry pledges absolute allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a formal declaration of allegiance to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei following his appointment as the country's new supreme authority. In a statement shared on X by the Iranian Embassy in India, the ministry confirmed its support following the transition of power.
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Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj
Doha [Qatar], March 9 (ANI): The government of Qatar has strongly condemned an attack attributed to Iran that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, a city in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and leaving several others injured.
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Oil surge hits Indian refiners, stocks tumble after Strait of Hormuz closure
Oil surge hits Indian refiners, stocks tumble after Strait of Hormuz closure Shares of major Indian refiners fell sharply on Monday as oil prices surged amid the widening US-Israeli war with Iran, Reuters news agency reported. The report said that Indian shares fell as higher crude oil prices were seen as adding pressure on the South Asian country's economy, stoking growth and inflation worries while pushing up import costs in the world's third-largest oil importer. State-run Indian Oil dropped about 6.
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Video: Attack aftermath shows buildings damaged in Kuwait
Video: Attack aftermath shows buildings damaged in Kuwait Video circulating online shows damage to a building and several cars in the Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah area of Kuwait's Farwaniya Governorate following an attack. Footage from the scene shows a damaged building, debris scattered across the street and vehicles badly damaged. Video circulating online shows damage to a building and several cars in the Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah area of Kuwait's Farwaniya Governorate following an attack.
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Israeli military planning month-long war, local media says
Israeli military planning month-long war, local media says Israel’s military is preparing for a conflict that could last at least a month, according to a report by the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper citing an official from the army’s General Staff. The official said preparations are underway for a prolonged campaign as fighting continues to escalate across the region. The assessment comes as Israel continues strikes against Iranian and allied targets while facing missile and drone attacks from Iran and its regional allies.
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Bahrain: Children among critically injured in Iranian drone attack on Sitra; four in serious condition
Manama [Bahrain], March 9 (ANI): The state news agency of Bahrain has reported that four individuals among the casualties are in critical condition, including children who require surgery. These details regarding the medical status of the victims were confirmed following an incident in the Sitra area, located south of the capital, Manama, according to reports by Al Jazeera.
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El desprecio de España a Trump me ha vuelto patriota
Los europeos, que tanto supimos matarnos en el pasado, estamos obligados a mostrar fortaleza moral ante los intentos de Trump de destruir el orden multilateral.
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IDF threatens to kill Irans new leadership
The Israeli army said it would target Ayatollah Ali Khameneis successors amid the ongoing war in the Middle East The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have threatened to assassinate anyone replacing the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iran's supreme leader. Khamenei and several other senior Iranian officials were killed in the first wave of USIsraeli airstrikes launched on February 28.
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IDF threatens to kill Iran's new leadership
The Israeli army said it would target Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's successors amid the ongoing war in the Middle East The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have threatened to assassinate anyone replacing the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iran's supreme leader.
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"US capabilities 'overwhelming' compared to Iran's": US Secy of War Pete Hegseth
Washington DC [US], March 9 (ANI): United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has outlined Washington's stance on the ongoing tensions in West Asia, emphasising the scale of American military strength and its objectives in the region. Speaking in an interview to CBS 60 Minutes, Hegseth addressed the strategy behind the US military's actions and discussed what he described as the growing challenge posed by Iran.
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"We shall not falter": Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi pledges absolute support to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Tehran [Iran], March 9 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has extended his support to the country's new leadership, following the official appointment of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei as the third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
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Oil for over $100 a barrel 'very small price to pay' for Iran war - Trump
The US president has attempted to quell fears that the military conflict he launched would exacerbate the global energy crisis The surge in oil prices will not stop the US from waging its war on Iran, President Donald Trump has said, after Brent shot past $100 per barrel on Sunday, marking the bigge
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Seven killed, 30 wounded in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon
Seven killed, 30 wounded in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon At least seven people were killed and 30 others wounded in Israeli airstrikes on several towns in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The ministry said a strike on the town of Jouaya in the Tyre district left three people dead and 16 injured as rescue teams continued clearing debris. Separate strikes hit the towns of Tebnine and Yahmor al-Shaqif in the Nabatieh area, killing four more people and wounding several others, including three children.
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Bangladesh shuts universities as Middle East conflict strains energy
Bangladesh shuts universities as Middle East conflict strains energy Bangladesh on Monday announced all universities will be closed as part of emergency measures to conserve fuel amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East, Reuters news agency reported. The decision applies to both public and private universities and is aimed at reducing power consumption and easing traffic congestion that leads to fuel use. The move comes as Bangladesh faces uncertainty over fuel and gas supplies linked to disruptions in global energy markets caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-IRANIAN MISSILE ATTACK
(260309) -- TEL AVIV, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- First responders work at the site of an Iranian strike in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 8, 2026. Altogether five people were injured by Iranian missile fire in Israel on Sunday, according to Israel's national emergency service MDA and media reports.
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"Pasted statement": Manickam Tagore seeks parliamentary discussion on conflict in West Asia
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore B on Monday criticised the Centre for scheduling a parliamentary statement by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the conflict in West Asia, rather than a discussion in the Lok Sabha.
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Video: Blinken says Israel tried to pressure Obama to strike Iran
Video: Blinken says Israel tried to pressure Obama to strike Iran Israel tried to pressure Barack Obama to launch military strikes on Iran, according to former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who said Israeli leaders warned they would attack themselves if Washington refused. Obama rejected the push for war, arguing the better approach to Iran’s nuclear program was "very muscular diplomacy" backed by global sanctions rather than immediate military action. Blinken also revealed the US nearly entered another regional war after the October 7 attacks, when Israeli officials gave false information, insisting Hezbollah was about to attack from Lebanon and pushed for a pre-emptive strike.
