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How have Trump’s Iran war aims changed and has he achieved any of them?
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor April 2, 2026

President has said US will shortly achieve its objectives – but it is not clear what exactly those objectives areMiddle East crisis – live updatesIn his address to the nation on Wednesday evening Donald Trump said the US would “very shortly” achieve it…

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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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The US may send thousands of troops to Iran. Have we learned nothing from the past? | Moustafa Bayoumi
ByMoustafa Bayoumi March 31, 2026

In 2003, the US claimed its Iraq incursion would be brief. Now there’s competition for the title of worst-planned war in American historyThe US-Israel war on Iran is a colossal blunder of world historical proportions. As clear an act of aggression as o…

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Spain closes airspace to US military over Iran war, widening rift with US
ByStephen Burgen in Barcelona March 30, 2026

Spain’s defence minister confirms move and describes US-Israel war on Iran as ‘profoundly illegal and unjust’US-Israel war on Iran – live updatesSpain has ramped up its opposition to the US-Israel war on Iran by closing its airspace to US aircraft invo…

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How could the US forcibly reopen the strait of Hormuz and what are the risks?
BySaeed Shah in Islamabad March 30, 2026

US ground troops have arrived in the Middle East but military options to open the strait risk strong retaliation from Iran Middle East crisis – live updatesThe arrival of American ground invasion forces in the Middle East over the weekend provides Dona…

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Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks
ByLorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem March 29, 2026March 30, 2026

Tehran says it will confront any land attack, as Houthi missiles fired at Israel signal further escalation in regionMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has warned the US that it is prepared to confront any ground assault, accusing Washington of secre…

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I am not paying American war taxes this year. Will you join me? | Clara Vondrich
ByClara Vondrich March 26, 2026

War tax resistance has a venerable tradition dating back to days before the US was even born. It’s time to revive this traditionMore than $20bn. That’s roughly the cost of our military operation in Iran to date.Tax day is a month away. If you’re like m…

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Israel says it is expanding ‘buffer zone’ in Lebanon – as it happened
ByEva Corlett March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

This blog is closed. Follow our new liveblog hereIranian nationals with valid Australian tourist visas will be blocked from entering the country for six months, Australia’s home affairs minister said, citing concern some may decide to stay longer than …

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Fire at Kuwait airport after drone attack – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton March 24, 2026March 25, 2026

This blog is closed. Follow our new liveblog hereJD Vance role touted as Pakistan attempts to broker US-Iran peace talksIn Australia, the number of petrol stations running out of fuel continues to climb as the Middle East war drags on, with at least 18…

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Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plants
ByJon Henley and Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem March 22, 2026March 22, 2026

Tehran’s response to Trump’s threat signals a potentially dangerous escalation as both sides menace sites relied on by millions Middle East crisis live – latest updatesTehran has said it will “irreversibly destroy” essential infrastructure across the M…

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