Middle East
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Trump Iran begging for deal as pressure mounts on Tehran
March 26, 2026 — Trump: Iran ‘begging’ for deal as pressure mounts on Tehran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the Iranian delegation as “very different and ‘strange,’” and asserted that Tehran has been “militarily obliterated” with “zero chance of a comeback.”
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Israeli Air Force hits main Iranian explosives facility in broad wave of strikes
March 25, 2026 — Israeli Air Force hits main Iranian explosives facility in broad wave of strikes. “The IDF continues to intensify its strikes against the regime’s military industries,” the military said.
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Ridiculous and unrealistic US rejects Irans sweeping demands for ending war
March 25, 2026 — ‘Ridiculous and unrealistic’: US rejects Iran’s sweeping demands for ending war. US and Arab officials warn Iran’s hardline demands, set by the Revolutionary Guard after Khamenei’s killing, could derail ceasefire talks as Tehran rejects limits and mocks US diplomacy
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Hezbollah looking for creative ways to abduct IDF soldiers to slow disarmament process -report
March 25, 2026 — Hezbollah looking for ‘creative’ ways to abduct IDF soldiers to slow disarmament process -report According to the report, Hezbollah is searching for “creative vulnerabilities” that could enable it to seize Israeli troops in an area where the chances of success are higher.
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Chances of US-Iran deal very small Israeli officials tell Post
March 24, 2026 — Chances of US-Iran deal ‘very small,’ Israeli officials tell ‘Post.’ An American source told the Post that “the strikes are continuing as planned,” and Israeli officials also said there has been no change in coordination with the US military or in operational plans.
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Mojtaba Khameneis disappearance fuels uncertainty over who rules the Islamic Republic
March 24, 2026 — Mojtaba Khamenei’s disappearance fuels uncertainty over who rules the Islamic Republic. Iran’s Supreme Leader has not been seen in public and did not deliver an address for the Iranian New Year on Friday, and the rumor mill is in full swing.
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Lebanon declares Iranian envoy persona non grata orders him to leave country
March 24, 2026 — Lebanon declares Iranian envoy persona non grata, orders him to leave country. The diplomatic step comes as Lebanon faces mounting challenges from the ongoing war, including widespread displacement and repeated IDF evacuation warnings across southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut
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Iran tries to portray cyberwar victory against Israel despite physical setbacks
March 24, 2026 — Iran tries to portray cyberwar victory against Israel despite physical setbacks. The INCD chief noted that Iran has recently attempted a mix of kinetic and cyber attacks against major Israeli and Gulf states’ utilities, including the gas sector.
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Iran uranium seizure very challenging says IAEA chief
March 23, 2026 — Iran uranium seizure ‘very challenging’ says IAEA chief. Recovering 60% enriched material buried under rubble and hidden in cylinders would be a tough task for U.S. special forces, according to Rafael Grossi.
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Iranian military spokesperson Zolfaghari mocks Trump with You are fired jab
March 23, 2026 — Iranian military spokesperson Zolfaghari mocks Trump with ‘You are fired’ jab. “Hey, Trump, you are fired,” Zolfaghari said. “You are familiar with this sentence. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
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Kuwait says 10 Hezbollah operatives nabbed for alleged plot to attack vital installations
March 20, 2026 — Kuwait says 10 Hezbollah operatives nabbed for alleged plot to attack ‘vital installations.’ Announcement marks second time this week that the Gulf state has arrested a cell affiliated with the Iran-backed Lebanese terror group
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Hope and fear Iranians celebrate new year darkened by losses of war regime crackdown
March 20, 2026 — ‘Hope and fear’: Iranians celebrate new year darkened by losses of war, regime crackdown. Iranians at home and abroad are marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year, under the shadow of war, uncertain of what their shared future will look like once the smoke clears