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The Guardian view on the expanding Iran crisis: no clear aim and no end in sight | Editorial
ByEditorial March 5, 2026

The US and Israel started a war that is escalating rapidly, with repercussions beyond the region tooThere will be no quick or easy wins – even on US and Israeli terms. They have celebrated assassinating Iran’s supreme leader; their offensive has also k…

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Israel kills more than 100 Lebanese as it commands Beirut residents to flee
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 5, 2026

More than 38,000 Syrians flee Lebanon for Syria, as mounting violence causes displacement across the Middle East and beyond.

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Iran denies responsibility for Azerbaijan drone strike – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian March 5, 2026

A drone has struck the only airport in Nakhchivan, an Azerbaijani exclave bordering Iran. A second fell close to a school in a nearby village, Azerbaijan’s defence ministry said. The strike would be the first Iranian attack on a Caucasus state since th…

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What are Iran’s military capabilities and how long can it sustain the war? – video explainer
ByDan Sabbagh, Laure Boulinier and Boglarka Kosztolanyi March 5, 2026

After the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, Tehran has responded with retaliatory attacks across the Middle East. The Guardian’s defence editor, Dan Sabbagh, explains what military capabilities Iran has and how long it might be able to sustain the warIr…

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At least 13 hospitals and health facilities hit during attacks on Iran, WHO says
ByKat Lay, Global health correspondent March 5, 2026

Global health body investigating reports that four medics are among the 1,230 people killed in Iran since start of warMiddle East crisis – live updatesAt least 13 hospitals and other health facilities have been hit during the US-Israel attacks on Iran,…

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India beat England to reach T20 World Cup final as Sanju stars again
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 5, 2026

Sanju Samson hit 89 for India as they posted 253-6 and beat England by 7 runs in second semifinal of 2026 T20 World Cup.

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Israel’s Smotrich threatens Beirut suburbs amid evacuation orders
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 5, 2026

Israel issues forced evacuation order for entire Dahiyeh area of Lebanon's capital, home to hundreds of thousands.

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‘The Truth Social war’: the US playbook for war with Iran
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 5, 2026

Trump declared ‘major combat operations’ on social media. Will this reshape the region for decades?

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‘Best way forward’ for Iran would be negotiated settlement, says Starmer
ByPippa Crerar Political editor March 5, 2026

PM defends decision not to join initial strikes by US and Israel and says UK is doing ‘everything we can’ to de-escalate situationMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer has said the Iran conflict engulfing the Middle East could continue “for som…

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Cuba’s economy on edge: Fuel shortages and rising hardship
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 5, 2026

Havana's streets have changed as a US fuel blockade restricts the movements of vehicles and people and hits businesses.

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