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U.S.-Made Launcher Fired Missiles From Bahrain Toward Iran, Video Shows
ByVivian Nereim, Aric Toler and John Ismay March 13, 2026

It is unclear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missiles. Iran has frequently accused Persian Gulf countries of allowing their territory to be used as a launchpad for U.S. attacks.

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To Fight Iran’s Drones, U.S. Taps Ukraine’s Hard-Earned Knowledge
ByMichael Schwirtz March 13, 2026

As Iran has shown, warfare involves far more deadly projectiles than it once did. It’s a problem Ukraine has been dealing with for years.

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Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Appear to Be Slowing
ByAbdi Latif Dahir, Ephrat Livni and Riley Mellen March 11, 2026

U.S. officials say the country’s weapons have been diminished, slowing its attacks on Gulf nations and Israel. Iran may also be holding some weapons in reserve in case the conflict is prolonged.

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Iran Has Fired Widely Banned Cluster Munitions at Israel
ByAdam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman and Sanjana Varghese March 11, 2026March 12, 2026

Accounts from Israeli officials and footage verified by The New York Times show that Iran has targeted Israel with the weapons. Experts say this has exposed civilians to indiscriminate attacks.

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Iranian Military Shows It Knows How to Adapt, U.S. Officials Say
ByHelene Cooper and Eric Schmitt March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Iran appears to be targeting what it views as American vulnerabilities, including air defenses meant to guard troops and assets in the region.

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U.S. Orders Diplomats to Leave Consulate in Southern Turkey
ByJohn Yoon and Edward Wong March 10, 2026

The order came after the interception of two missiles heading toward Turkey, which has a base that hosts U.S. and NATO forces.

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U.S. Orders Diplomats to Leave Consulate in Southern Turkey
ByJohn Yoon and Edward Wong March 10, 2026

The order came after the interception of two missiles heading toward Turkey, which has a base that hosts U.S. and NATO forces.

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Trump Again Suggests Without Evidence That Iran Struck Elementary School
ByShawn McCreesh and John Ismay March 10, 2026

After a video showed a Tomahawk missile hitting a naval base next to the school, President Trump claimed Iran possesses such weapons. But the U.S. developed the missile and has sold it only to a few close allies.

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France Is Sending a Large Naval Force to the Middle East
ByCatherine Porter and Ana Castelain March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron said the warships would help protect France’s allies in the region, and could be part of a force to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. He said the war could continue for “several days, maybe several weeks.”

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Ukraine Helps U.S. Bases in the Mideast With Stopping Drones
ByKim Barker March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

As the war in Iran spreads, Kyiv is eagerly offering its hard-won expertise and advanced technology to counter Iranian drones.

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