War Watch – Page 134 – Live updates and news on the Israel–Iran war and global conflicts.

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U.S. Vows to Block Iran’s Attempt to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz
ByHelene Cooper, Luke Broadwater and Thomas Fuller March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were “something we are dealing with.” And about 2,500 Marines were headed to the Middle East to bolster the war effort.

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Worshippers pray outside Al-Aqsa amid closure on al-Quds Day
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 13, 2026

Muslim worshippers prayed outside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound as Israeli authorities kept holy sites closed.

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Drone attack on market in Sudan kills 11, as air war civilian toll mounts
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 13, 2026

More than 200 civilians killed in recent days as drone strikes tear through markets, schools and hospitals.

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U.S.-Made Launcher Fired Missiles From Bahrain Toward Iran, Video Shows
ByVivian Nereim, Aric Toler and John Ismay March 13, 2026

It is unclear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missiles. Iran has frequently accused Persian Gulf countries of allowing their territory to be used as a launchpad for U.S. attacks.

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A New Trump Envoy Stirs Fears of U.S. Meddling In Brazil’s Elections
ByAna Ionova March 13, 2026March 14, 2026

Darren Beattie, the U.S. policy adviser on Brazil, planned to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison and meet his son, who is also seeking the presidency.

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More Marines and Warships Being Sent to Middle East, U.S. Officials Say
ByEric Schmitt March 13, 2026

Iran’s response to days of aerial bombardment and long-range artillery strikes has proved more resilient than Trump administration officials anticipated.

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Britain warns its citizens in Dubai they could be jailed for sharing photos of damage from airstrikes.
ByLizzie Dearden March 13, 2026

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To Fight Iran’s Drones, U.S. Taps Ukraine’s Hard-Earned Knowledge
ByMichael Schwirtz March 13, 2026

As Iran has shown, warfare involves far more deadly projectiles than it once did. It’s a problem Ukraine has been dealing with for years.

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Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon reaches devastating new phase
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 13, 2026

Israel has warned Lebanon could face Gaza-level destruction.

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Iranian missile strike in central Israel sets building ablaze
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 13, 2026

Smoke and flames rising beside a road in central Israel after an Iranian missile attack, the Israeli army said.

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