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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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Trump Signals Retreat From Goal of Regime Change in Iran
ByDavid E. Sanger March 21, 2026

In the first days of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Mr. Trump pressed for a popular uprising against Tehran’s government.

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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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U.S. Pauses Sanctions on Some Iranian Oil to Get More to Market
ByAlan Rappeport March 20, 2026March 21, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.

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A Look at the Escalating Battle for the Strait of Hormuz
ByLuke Broadwater, Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

There are several ways the United States could attempt to reopen the waterway, all of which carry substantial risks.

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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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