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Middle East crisis live: US eases sanctions on Iranian oil as Trump claims he is mulling ‘winding down’ war; Israel hits Tehran again
By March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Move to allow shipments already at sea comes amid a supply crisis and after US president says he does not ‘want to do a ceasefire’; IDF says it is attacking regime targets in Iran’s capital after strikes on Beirut US to send three more warships and tho…

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Al Jazeera reporter’s journey from Jordan to Iraq
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 21, 2026

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recorded his journey on the long road from Amman to Baghdad.

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US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in bid to ease supply pressures
ByGuardian staff and agencies March 21, 2026

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says move will bring 140m barrels to market but insists Tehran will not benefitThe Trump administration has issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures since t…

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Iran war live: Trump says no ceasefire as Khamenei issues defiant message
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 21, 2026

Trump says Strait of Hormuz must be protected from Iranian attacks 'by other nations who use it'.

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US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

In his ruling, Judge Paul Friedman ruled the Trump administration sought to force out 'disfavoured journalists'.

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Pezeshkian says Iran not seeking war with Muslim neighbours
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country is not seeking war with its neighbours.

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Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro under investigation in US for drug ties
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Faced with reports that two US prosecutors have opened probes, the left-wing leader denies links to drug traffickers.

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India cooking gas crisis forces exodus of textile workers
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Indian textile workers are returning home after days without cooking gas, as an LPG crisis linked to the Iran war.

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Military movements indicate Trump is considering Iran ground operation
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

The US is moving military assets to the Middle East that are key to providing support for ground troop operations.

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Palestinian citizens of Israel demand better protection against missiles
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

At least 15 people have been killed by attacks in Israel since the war on Iran started late last month.

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