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Ed Davey Wants King Charles to Cancel his U.S. State Visit Over Iran War
ByMichael D. Shear March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats in Britain, said President Trump does not deserve the “diplomatic coup” of hosting the king for a state visit.

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Australia Urged to Protect Members of the Iranian Women’s Soccer Team
ByVictoria Kim March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

The athletes, who are set to head home, were called “traitors” by Iran’s state media after they didn’t sing their national anthem during a match in Australia.

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Iran Has a New Supreme Leader. What Does That Mean?
ByCarlotta Gall March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei takes on a role that makes him not only Iran’s spiritual leader but also the highest authority in the land.

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Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s New Supreme Leader?
ByEphrat Livni, Sanam Mahoozi and Amelia Nierenberg March 8, 2026

The selection of a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on his compound at the start of the war, could anger Iranians seeking change.

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Mojtaba Khamenei, Son of Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader, Is a Mysterious Figure
ByFarnaz Fassihi March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

The succession of the slain leader’s son is seen as a signal of the Islamic republic’s defiance of Israel and the United States, and of continuity during crisis.

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U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Targeted as Iraq Gets Drawn Deeper Into Regional War
ByRaja Abdulrahim March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

Iraq is caught between two allies as the Trump administration pressures Iraqi leaders to distance themselves from Iran.

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A Loose Band of Emerging Powers Is Divided Over Iran
ByAna Ionova March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

Brazil, China and Russia all denounced the U.S.-Israeli attacks, but other nations in the BRICS group haven’t, even though Iran is a fellow member.

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Iran’s De Facto Leader Says Iran Will Not Surrender or Stop Its Attacks
ByFarnaz Fassihi March 8, 2026

Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and a close confidant of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Iran was determined to avenge the killing of the leader.

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How Good Intentions Helped Pave Trump’s Road to Iran
ByAmanda Taub March 7, 2026

Humanitarians proposed a loophole in international law. Decades later, Trump is jumping through it.

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How Good Intentions Helped Pave Trump’s Road to Iran
ByAmanda Taub March 7, 2026

Humanitarians proposed a loophole in international law. Decades later, Trump is jumping through it.

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