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A Weakened Iran Hits Back by Strangling the Vital Strait of Hormuz
ByAnton Troianovski, Peter Eavis, Julian E. Barnes and Greg Jaffe March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

The threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating President Trump’s calculations about how and when to end the war.

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Qatar rejects attempts to ‘drive wedge’ with US over gas pause
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 12, 2026

Qatari official denies political motives for decision to halt LNG production following Iranian strikes.

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Netanyahu issues veiled threat to new supreme leader of Iran.
ByJohnatan Reiss March 12, 2026

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Netanyahu issues veiled threat to new supreme leader of Iran.
ByJohnatan Reiss March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

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Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sweeps to power in Nepal landslide election victory
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 12, 2026

Rastriya Swatantra Party, founded just four years ago, set to dominate new parliament with near two-thirds majority.

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Walid Khalidi, Scholar Called Father of Palestinian Studies, Dies at 100
ByClay Risen March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

As a historian and diplomat, he gave intellectual shape to his people and made sure that they played a role in negotiating their future.

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US military announces rescue effort after fueling aircraft crashes in Iraq
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 12, 2026

No deaths have been reported so far, but the military said the crash involved two aircraft, one of which landed safely.

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Air attacks target bases of Iran-backed forces in Iraq
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 12, 2026

Air attacks have targeted military bases across Iraq belonging to Iran-backed forces.

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What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is Iran Blocking It?
ByThe New York Times March 12, 2026March 13, 2026

With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against its enemies.

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Iran Is Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say
ByJulian E. Barnes March 12, 2026

A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce.

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