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Smoke engulfs buildings after Israeli forces strike Beirut suburbs – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian March 6, 2026

Footage showed the aftermath of an Israeli strike in the south of Lebanon’s capital, a day after Israel issued a mass evacuation order for the south of the country. The Israeli military carried out further strikes on Beirut’s southern Dahiyeh suburb, a…

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Activists fear that missing critic of Iran exiled in Canada was killed by Tehran
ByLeyland Cecco in Toronto and Deepa Parent in Paris March 6, 2026

Police say Masood Masjoody was most likely murdered; Iranian expats suspect he was killed for his criticism of the theocratic regimePolice in Canada have concluded that a missing Iranian activist was most likely the victim of murder, prompting fears th…

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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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Iran is not Venezuela, despite Trump’s hopes of repeating ‘regime capture’ strategy
ByTom Phillips in Rio de Janeiro and Robert Tait in Washington March 6, 2026

Experts say US influence over South American neighbour will be hard to replicate in country with deep and long-standing antipathy to the westFirst, the CIA tracks the head of an oil-rich, US-baiting nation to a heavily guarded compound at the heart of …

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Britain’s war hawks are very upset that Keir Starmer isn’t personally riding a bomb all the way to Tehran | Marina Hyde
ByMarina Hyde March 6, 2026

Didn’t you know? True British patriots are the ones who want to join an obviously disastrous war on behalf of Israel and Donald TrumpHave you heard enough pant-wetting about Britain’s “reputation” this week? Honestly, I don’t think any of us can bear t…

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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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US officials increase security over fear of attack by Iran amid US-Israel bombing
ByEric Berger March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Federal and local officials have announced more patrols, counterterrorism measures and heightened monitoringGovernment officials across the US have taken new security measures because of fears that Iran, or its supporters, may launch attacks on targets…

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Trump broke his promises to pursue this unwinnable war. Britain must not follow him into the abyss | Simon Jenkins
BySimon Jenkins March 6, 2026

The bombing of Iran is deeply unpopular. Despite the Tories’ urgings, Keir Starmer must not further embroil the UK in this disasterKeir Starmer’s immediate response to the Israeli-US attack on Iran last weekend was sensible and correct. Donald Trump ha…

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Iran’s president says ‘some countries’ have begun mediation efforts to end war
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Masoud Pezeshkian says any talks must address ‘those who underestimated the Iranian people and ignited this conflict’Middle East crisis – live updatesIran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has said for the first time that some countries have begun mediat…

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Tehran warns Europe to stay out of conflict or face ‘retaliation’ – as it happened
ByTaz Ali (now) and Eva Corlett (earlier) March 6, 2026March 7, 2026

This blog is now closed. Our live coverage of the Middle East crisis continues hereTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East?Iran and Lebanon were hit with a wave of intense Israeli strikes overnight.Israel’s military …

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