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Tehran endures ‘worst night of strikes’ amid mixed US messages about more to come
ByWilliam Christou in Beirut, Deepa Parent and Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Dubai March 10, 2026

Hegseth follows Trump’s suggestion war will soon be over by saying US will not stop until Iran ‘decisively defeated’Middle East crisis – live updatesTehran residents say the Iranian capital has endured what they described as its worst night of aerial b…

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Pete Hegseth warns of ‘most intense’ day of US strikes on Iran yet
ByJoseph Gedeon in Washington March 10, 2026

Pentagon chief spoke with Gen Dan Caine at a press conference and blamed Iran for civilian casualties Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has warned that Tuesday would be the “most in…

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Five killed in strikes on Lebanon, health ministry reports – as it happened
ByVivian Ho (now) and Adam Fulton (earlier) March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

This live blog is now closed – our coverage of the Middle East crisis continues hereMiddle East crisis – live updatesInvestor hopes for a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict propelled Australian shares higher today, with the benchmark S&P/…

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Trump news at a glance: president issues an ultimatum to Congress to get voter ID bill passed
ByGuardian staff March 10, 2026

Trump is also pushing for the Save America Act to includes provisions to limit transgender youth’s access to care and banning trans women athletes in womens sports – key US politics stories from Monday 9 March at a glanceDonald Trump renewed his push …

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Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as bombs pound Tehran and Beirut
ByJason Burke in Jerusalem March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

US president again calls on Iranian people to overthrow government or face ‘absolutely guaranteed death’Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has said only Iran’s “unconditional surrender” will bring an end to the offensive launched seven days …

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US investigators believe strike on Iranian girls’ school probably carried out by US forces
ByReuters March 6, 2026

US military officials briefed on investigation make disclosure, while Pentagon has confirmed only that inquiry is under wayMinab school bombing: how the worst mass casualty event of the Iran war unfolded – a visual guideMilitary investigators believe i…

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The Guardian view on the expanding Iran crisis: no clear aim and no end in sight | Editorial
ByEditorial March 5, 2026

The US and Israel started a war that is escalating rapidly, with repercussions beyond the region tooThere will be no quick or easy wins – even on US and Israeli terms. They have celebrated assassinating Iran’s supreme leader; their offensive has also k…

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US may not have capacity to take down full barrage of Iranian drones, officials warn
ByHugo Lowell March 4, 2026March 5, 2026

Chair of joint chiefs of staff and others in classified meeting said Iran is trying to get US to spend its munitionsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxTop military officials told lawmakers in a closed door brie…

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Pete Hegseth says US is ‘investigating’ deadly strike on girls’ school in Iran
ByMarina Dunbar March 4, 2026

US defense secretary was evasive when asked about the airstrike that Iranian officials say killed at least 165 studentsMinab school bombing: how the worst mass casualty event of the Iran war unfolded – a visual guidePete Hegseth, the US defense secreta…

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US submarine sinks Iranian warship as conflict spreads beyond Middle East
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi and Aanya Wipulasena in Colombo March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Frigate goes down off Sri Lanka as Washington and Israel step up their offensive and promise to hit ‘deeper’ targets in IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesA torpedo fired by a US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the south coast of Sri Lanka as t…

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