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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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Here’s What Happened in the War in Iran in Its Third Week
ByAshley Ahn March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

The Persian new year and the end of the holy month of Ramadan were marked by continuing strikes in the region as the war reached the end of its third week.

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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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U.S. Attacks Iranian Targets to Try to Open Strait of Hormuz
ByAdam Rasgon, Eric Schmitt, Francesca Regalado and Michael Levenson March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

The Israeli military said it had killed the spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, and Iran warned that it could target American and Israeli military personnel.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says enemy ‘defeated’ in audio message
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has released an audio message for the Persian New Year.

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