Middle East
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Iran escalates attacks on Gulf states targeting key oil and gas facilities
March 19, 2026 — Iran escalates attacks on Gulf states, targeting key oil and gas facilities. Saudi FM says his country reserves the right to act militarily against Iran and any trust with Tehran has been shattered.
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Shahs granddaughter reveals plan for Iran after the ayatolla
March 19, 2026 — Shah’s granddaughter reveals plan for Iran after the ayatollahs. Princess Noor Pahlavi watches from afar as her people yearn for freedom, and hopes that after 47 years of repression their dream will be fulfilled.
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Strike on Irans gas facilities signals the end may be near
March 19, 2026 — Strike on Iran’s gas facilities signals the end may be near. Gulf states were briefed before the attack and demanded protection guarantees; the fear now is that Iran will retaliate by targeting its neighbors’ energy fields.
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Saudi Arabia issues stark warning to Iran
March 19, 2026 — Saudi Arabia issues stark warning to Iran. Iran “doesn’t believe in talking to its neighbors,” said Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
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IDF kills over 20 Hezbollah terrorists confiscates weapons in 24 hours of ops. in southern Lebanon
March 19, 2026 — IDF kills over 20 Hezbollah terrorists, confiscates weapons in 24 hours of ops. in southern Lebanon. Earlier this week, the IDF also said it had killed the commander of the “Imam Hussein Division” in Beirut, a week after taking out his predecessor.
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Bribes smuggling and hidden wealth Ali Larijanis legacy of corruption
March 18, 2026 — Bribes, smuggling and hidden wealth: Ali Larijani’s legacy of corruption. Land grabbing, money smuggling, bribes from the Chinese, and assets in Dubai and Malaysia: Ali Larijani, along with his family, exploited his position in Iran to amass a personal fortune of tens of millions of dollars; he easily blocked any investigation opened against him
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Israel assassinates Iranian intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib IDF Katz confirm
March 18, 2026 — Israel assassinates Iranian intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib, IDF, Katz confirm. Before the assassination was confirmed, two sources gave The Jerusalem Post different indications on the likelihood of the success of the operation, which took place Tuesday night.
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Webinar led by UN staff advised boycotting Israel anti-Jewish advocacy
March 18, 2026 — Webinar led by UN staff advised boycotting Israel, anti-Jewish advocacy. A former U.N. official said that staffers should cite a Facebook page called “Jews against genocide,” which links to publications that support Hamas, to counter claims of antisemitism.
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IAF strikes foundations of Iranian terror regime across Tehran
March 18, 2026 — IAF strikes ‘foundations of Iranian terror regime’ across Tehran. Among the targeted infrastructures were the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps headquarters responsible for repressing anti-regime protests.
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On the trail of Lawrence of Arabia 1400-year-old church found in the Negev
March 17, 2026 — On the trail of Lawrence of Arabia: 1,400-year-old church found in the Negev. Mosaic-decorated church uncovered at Nitzana National Park sheds light on the scene among pilgrims traveling through the Holy Land to Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt
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Drones attack US embassy in Baghdad Oil Industry Zone in UAE
March 17, 2026 — Drones attack US embassy in Baghdad, Oil Industry Zone in UAE. Two explosive drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad, with one landing near the embassy, according to security sources early Tuesday morning. Smoke was seen rising from the area.
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Khamenei didnt want his own son to lead Iran US intelligence found
March 16, 2026 — Khamenei didn’t want his own son to lead Iran, US intelligence found. A classified assessment delivered to President Trump shows the late supreme leader viewed Mojtaba Khamenei as neither brilliant nor fit to rule – yet Iran’s clerical council chose him anyway.