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Middle East war could be decided by who runs out of missiles or interceptors first, analysts say
ByJason Burke in Jerusalem March 3, 2026

Stockpiles of the most advanced US-made weapons are limited – while few know how large Iran’s arsenal isMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe war in the Middle East in maps, video and photosThe outcome and duration of the war in the Middle East may be d…

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‘It took a heavy toll’: Israeli families mourn after deadly Iranian attack
ByEmma Graham-Harrison and Quique Kierszenbaum in Beit Shemesh March 3, 2026

Fear and grief mix in the small town of Beit Shemesh, where a missile struck an ageing bomb shelterWith 30 people inside the neighbourhood bomb shelter on Sunday afternoon, and sirens wailing outside, Oren Katz went to close the reinforced door.It was …

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To anyone who thinks Trump can bring peace and equality to Iran – I’ve got a bridge to sell you. Going cheap | Marina Hyde
ByMarina Hyde March 3, 2026

If POTUS can really bomb peace, stability and women’s rights into the Middle East, I’ll take my hat off to him. Judging by his role in Gaza, I won’t hold my breathDonald Trump says Keir Starmer has damaged the special relationship by not helping him mo…

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UK will charter flights from Oman to evacuate Britons from region amid Iran strikes
ByJessica Elgot Deputy political editor March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Government working to transport stranded nationals in coming days, prioritising most vulnerableMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe UK government will charter a flight from Oman in the coming days, prioritising vulnerable British nationals in th…

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‘Imperialist undertones’: global south condemns US-Israeli war with Iran
BySaeed Shah in Islamabad March 3, 2026

China calls it unacceptable to ‘kill leader of sovereign state’, while South Africa questions ‘pre-emptive’ justificationMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US-Israeli war on Iran has been condemned as illegal across much of the global south, with Chi…

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Mourning in the Middle East and Holi celebrations in India: Photos of the day – Tuesday
ByGuardian staff March 3, 2026

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading…

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UK sends Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Keir Starmer says vessel, which will arrive in about a week, will help defend bases on island after RAF Akrotiri was targeted by dronesUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesA Royal Navy destroyer is expected in Cyprus next w…

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Minab school bombing: how the worst mass casualty event of the Iran war unfolded – a visual guide
ByTess McClure and Deepa Parent March 3, 2026

A strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh school during the US-Israeli bombing campaign killed up to 168 people. The Guardian has pieced together the incident and its aftermath using verified footage and images from the siteAbove the pastel murals of trees, paintb…

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Building collapses in Lebanon after Israeli strikes – video
ByGuardian staff March 3, 2026

A building has been struck down in Tyre, Lebanon amid a barrage of Israeli strikes on the south of the country.Israel has carried out heavy airstrikes across the country after the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah launched missiles and drones toward…

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Trump has cornered himself with his war in Iran | Sidney Blumenthal
BySidney Blumenthal March 3, 2026

The president needs a quick win to avoid a quagmire – but he needs a long war to justify potential emergency powersDonald Trump has trapped himself in his war with Iran by announcing that his intention is regime change. That uncertain objective is link…

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