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The war in Iran is ripping up the Gulf’s plan for stability | Sanam Vakil
BySanam Vakil March 20, 2026

As missiles fall from the sky and energy infrastructure is targeted, the limitations of relying on the US for protection are becoming all too obviousFor more than two weeks, missiles and drones have been crossing the skies of the Gulf, as a war many in…

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Behind the bombast, Trump will be worried: when he tries to stop the war on Iran, will anyone listen? | Simon Tisdall
BySimon Tisdall March 20, 2026

Though the president wields great power, the conflict in the Middle East is spiralling in unforeseen ways that he may not be able to controlWhat a pity Benjamin Netanyahu remains at large after an international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes com…

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Iran Executes 3 Men, Including Teenage Wrestler Saleh Mohammadi
ByYeganeh Torbati March 20, 2026

The Iranian authorities accused the men of killing two police officers during anti-government protests in January. Human rights groups had raised concerns about the cases against them.

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Slovenia heads to polls with diverging views on Israel in focus
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Slovenia's election sees the centre-left coalition take on the populist right amid claims of foreign meddling.

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Israel says it hit Syrian army camps in the south after Druze ‘attacked’
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Israeli air strikes target army camps in response to alleged attacks on the Druze community in Suwayda on Thursday.

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Refugee Council questions Australia’s Iran strategy at Women’s Asian Cup
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Women's Asian Cup hosts Australia face criticism for the political tug of war over the Iranian women's football team.

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Iran today, Africa tomorrow
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

What is being done to Iran today could be done to Africa tomorrow. Africa must reject this illegal war.

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Iran does not need to close the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt it
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

The real risk lies not in closure, but in disruption in the strait’s approaches.

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Iran developing a ‘vetting system’ for Strait of Hormuz transit: Report
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

Lloyd's List reports that ships could be allowed to pass through 'safe corridor' once they are approved by IRGC.

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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world amid shadow of war
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 20, 2026

People gather with family and for congregational prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month.

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