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This is a key moment in the war on Iran – and Starmer must resist the UK being dragged into it any further | Simon Jenkins
BySimon Jenkins March 20, 2026

This is not Britain’s war, it’s Trump’s and Netanyahu’s. The prime minister should be wary of becoming ensnared like Blair was with IraqIs this the turning point? A deranged US president and an Israeli prime minister facing prosecution are seeking to e…

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Iran war: What is happening on day 21 of US-Israel attacks?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Tehran has warned of zero restraint if energy facilities are attacked again, while Netanyahu points to ground operation.

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Eid under siege: Little to celebrate in Gaza as Israel tightens chokehold
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Tighter restrictions on goods and aid are driving shortages, adding to the strain on families in Gaza on Eid.

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Iran women’s football team feted in Tehran after asylum battle at Asian Cup
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Iran’s national football team returned to their war-torn nation after several of the players sought asylum in Australia.

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Iranian football players celebrated in Tehran
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Iran’s national women’s football team has been given a hero’s welcome home, weeks after they were thrust into a crisis.

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‘The saddest day for Muslim worshippers in Jerusalem’: al-Aqsa mosque closed at Eid
ByLorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem and Seham Tantesh in Gaza March 20, 2026

Palestinians say the move is part of a wider Israeli strategy to leverage security tensions to tighten restrictionsFor the first time since 1967, al-Aqsa mosque – Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site – will be closed at the end of Ramadan on Friday, wi…

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‘The saddest day for Muslim worshippers in Jerusalem’: al-Aqsa mosque closed at Eid
ByLorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem and Seham Tantesh in Gaza March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Palestinians say the move is part of a wider Israeli strategy to leverage security tensions to tighten restrictionsFor the first time since 1967, al-Aqsa mosque – Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site – was closed at the end of Ramadan on Friday, with t…

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FIFA’s Gianni Infantino seemingly changes course on peace efforts
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his organisation “can certainly not solve geopolitical conflicts.”

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Iran footballer Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Reports say Sardar Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli, was expelled for Instagram post with Dubai's ‌ruler.

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Japan vs Australia: Women’s Asian Cup final – team news, start and lineups
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Hosts Australia will be hoping to turn the tables on Japan as they meet for a third time in the Asian Cup final.

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