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Wednesday briefing: How did Russia become the unexpected beneficiary of the Iran war?
ByPatrick Greenfield April 1, 2026

In today’s newsletter: As conflict engulfs Iran, shifting global alliances and soaring energy prices are reshaping the existing power balances that could redefine the next stage of international security Good morning. So far, there is only one clear…

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Top Iranian official injured in strike on Tehran – as it happened
ByRebecca Ratcliffe April 1, 2026April 2, 2026

This liveblog is closed, please follow our new liveblog here Houthi forces in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on southern Israel this morning, saying it was a joint operation with Iran and Hezbollah.In a statement, the Houthi mov…

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq, US officials say
ByAgencies April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

State department says it is working to ensure release of freelancer ‘as soon as possible’ after abduction in BaghdadMiddle East crisis – live updatesAn American journalist, Shelly Kittleson, has been kidnapped in Baghdad by a suspected Iranian-backed I…

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Israeli strike destroys building in Beirut’s southern suburb – video
ByGuardian staff March 31, 2026

Israeli warplanes struck a building in Beirut’s southern suburb after sending an evacuation notice on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the Israeli military ordered residents to leave swathes of the south, the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut…

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‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war
ByOliver Holmes, Angela Giuffrida and Stephen Burgen March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspaceMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has launched a tirade against European countries that refused to…

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UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Trump jibes over British military role
ByMatthew Weaver March 31, 2026

John Healey says extra deployment is defensive response to ‘expanding threat’ from IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK is sending more military support to the Gulf, taking the total deployment to 1,000 troops, a…

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Israel vows to occupy large parts of southern Lebanon to expand buffer zone
ByWilliam Christou in Beirut March 31, 2026

Plans would prevent the return of hundreds of thousands of residentsMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIsrael said on Tuesday that it will occupy wide swathes of south Lebanon and destroy the homes along the border to prevent the return of some 60…

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The world cannot allow Gaza’s horrors to be replayed in Lebanon | Letter
ByGuardian staff March 31, 2026

The failure of the UK government to act now will have devastating human consequences, writes Steve CuttsYour editorial on Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon (25 March) rightly warns against a repeat of the devastating tactics unleashed on Pal…

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‘Discriminatory’ Israeli death penalty law would be war crime, says UN rights chief
ByPeter Beaumont Senior international correspondent March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Volker Türk says bill, which applies to Palestinians convicted of terror charges but not Jewish extremists, ‘must be promptly repealed’A new Israeli law which would sanction the execution of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks, …

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Large explosion seen in Isfahan in Iran – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian March 31, 2026

Eyewitness video released on 31 March and verified by Reuters shows a large explosion and plumes of smoke rising in Isfahan. The central Iranian city is home to a number of important military facilities, including nuclear facilities. Analysts believe m…

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