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UK has flown 100,000 nationals out of Middle East since Iran conflict began
ByBen Quinn Political correspondent March 17, 2026

Foreign secretary says one third of those who were in region have left as MPs press for support for those still strandedMiddle East crisis – live updatedUK security adviser attended US-Iran talks and judged deal was within reachThe number of UK nationa…

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Death of influential Ali Larijani may be bigger loss to Iran than Khamenei
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor March 17, 2026

He had IRGC’s trust while having his differences with hardliners and had huge sway with likes of China and RussiaMiddle East crisis – live updatesIf confirmed, Israel’s assassination of Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s supreme national security co…

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Here in Tel Aviv, even in the midst of war, the Israelis and Palestinians I work with hold on to one another’s humanity | David Davidi-Brown
ByDavid Davidi-Brown March 17, 2026

With civilians across the Middle East living under attack, it’s vital to resist the forces of hate and insist on dignity and compassion for allDavid Davidi-Brown is chief executive of the New Israel FundFirst, if you are lucky, there is a loud warning …

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Man and woman appear in court over murder of Iranian activist in Canada
ByOlivia Bowden in Toronto March 17, 2026

Charges follow discovery of body of Masood Masjoody, who was a critic of the Tehran regime and the exiled shahTwo people have been charged with the murder of an Iranian activist in Canada, in a case which has intensified fears over transnational repres…

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UK security adviser attended US-Iran talks and judged deal was within reach
ByPatrick Wintour and Julian Borger March 17, 2026

Exclusive: Jonathan Powell thought Tehran’s ‘surprising’ offer on its nuclear programme could prevent rush to warMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, attended the final talks between the US and Iran and…

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Air attacks target US embassy in Baghdad – video
ByGuardian staff March 17, 2026

Drone and rocket attacks reportedly targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early on Tuesday and a separate strike killed four people at a house reportedly hosting Iranian advisers in the Iraqi capital, security officials said, pulling the country deeper in…

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Tulsi Gabbard, who warned of war with Iran, now defends Trump’s decision to attack – as it happened
ByShrai Popat (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier) March 17, 2026March 18, 2026

Director of national intelligence wrote on social media that Trump ‘is responsible for determining what is and is not an imminent threat’Trump news at a glance: key stories of the daySign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in yo…

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Iran’s national security council confirms death of its chief, Ali Larijani
ByPatrick Wintour in London and Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Larijani was killed by an Israeli airstrike and is the most senior Iranian fatality since Ali Khamenei on first day of warMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran’s supreme national security council has confirmed the death of its chief, Ali Larijani, afte…

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Trump’s Iran war has cost Americans at least $11bn already. And that’s just the start | Arwa Mahdawi
ByArwa Mahdawi March 17, 2026

That $11.3bn doesn’t include any estimate of repairing facilities or replacing lossesGenerally speaking, when you bomb another country, and that country retaliates, you call it a “war”. Very simple word. Three letters. Even Donald Trump knows how to sp…

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Tuesday briefing: How the conflict in Iran shattered the Gulf state image of peace and luxury
ByPatrick Greenfield March 17, 2026

In today’s newsletter: As drones and missiles hit Dubai, Doha and other sites across the Gulf, Hannah Ellis Peterson explains what happens next for the regionMorning everyone, I’m Patrick Greenfield – you may recognise the name from my environment repo…

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