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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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‘Sounds familiar’: how the US-Israeli war in Iran parallels Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
ByPjotr Sauer March 10, 2026

Both campaigns have been framed differently at different times, with dubious claims of defensive action and a curious reluctance to label it warShifting goals, unclear timelines and a flimsy pretext: at times, the US-Israel campaign against Iran carrie…

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Vague and contradictory Trump says Iran war ‘won’, but not ‘won enough’
ByAndrew Roth in Washington March 10, 2026

After oil prices surged on Monday the US president sought – and failed – to offer a clear vision for when the largest US intervention in the Middle East in years will endMiddle East crisis liveAt one of the most consequential moments of his two terms i…

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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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Hope and solidarity with those trying to stay alive in Iran | Letters
ByGuardian staff March 9, 2026

Desmond Hewitt responds to an article by an Iranian citizen living in Tehran in the midst of the ongoing warThe poignancy of the anonymous author’s article describing life in Tehran is almost too much to bear (‘Don’t die’: the two words that sum up our…

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To my Palestinian sister in ICE detention – I will carry you until you are free | Mahmoud Khalil
ByMahmoud Khalil March 9, 2026

One year ago, ICE arrested me for protesting for Palestine. Leqaa Kordia is still caged – for also daring to speak the truthSunday marked one year since Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, was arrested last year f…

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Vance and Hegseth attend dignified transfer ceremony – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

This liveblog is closed. Follow the latest on our new liveblog here.Donald Trump has said a decision on when to end the war with Iran will be a “mutual” one he’ll make together with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Times of Israel has reported.It said Trump als…

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US stock markets close on high after Iran war drove oil prices above $100 a barrel
ByJillian Ambrose Energy correspondent March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

Markets settled after Trump claimed US-Israel war with Iran is ‘very complete’, bringing oil prices down to $85 a barrelHow high could oil prices go – and what might the global economic fallout be?US stock markets closed on a high after oil prices swun…

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War in the Middle East: Britain’s involvement so far, from sea to sky
ByHarry Taylor March 8, 2026

Starmer has allowed the US to use British bases for ‘defensive operations’ in Iran. What other actions has he taken?To Donald Trump, the UK’s involvement in the US assault on Iran – letting American bombers use RAF bases for “defensive operations” – am…

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From Bush Sr to Trump: the risks, lessons and legacy of US interference in the Middle East
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor March 8, 2026

While there are similarities with the wars against Iraq, the Iran conflict may prove to be the most dangerous and consequential yetThis is the third Gulf war and umpteenth outbreak of conflict since the United States took over as the dominant power and…

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