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Six French soldiers wounded in drone attack near Erbil Six troops from France have been wounded in a drone strike in the Erbil region of Iraq, according to the French army. The soldiers were taking part in training exercises with Iraqi partners when the attack occurred. In a statement, the military said the injured personnel were taken immediately to a nearby medical facility for treatment. No further details about their condition were released.

Evaluating the Trump administration's Iran war messaging  CBS News

Massachusetts Air Force Junior ROTC program changes uniform guidance due to Iran War  CBS News

LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) - Britain is exploring additional options for deployments to the Gulf after Iran stepped up attacks on vessels, defence minister John Healey said on Thursday, adding that the UK already has autonomous mine hunting systems in the region. The Royal Navy (RN) said last week its last minehunter HMS Middleton, which was based in Bahrain, had arrived back in Britain on March 1. The vessel, which was more than 40 years old, was no longer certified to sail, it said.

By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - An FBI alert to law enforcement agencies last month warning of the possibility that Tehran might try to retaliate for any U.S. strikes on Iran by launching drone attacks in California was based on a single unverified tip, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday, adding that there has never been such a threat to the U.S. from Iran.

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Iran-linked hackers take aim at U.S. and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war  PBS

Some players think the White House should take the video down, according to the report

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is set to hold first hearing on US's alleged extrajudicial killings.

‘God, It’s Terrifying’: How the Pentagon Got Hooked on AI War Machines  Bloomberg.com

Guard wounded, no other casualties among congregation as security fires on assailant; Jewish community lifts lockdown after several hours The post Gunman rams vehicle into Michigan synagogue before being killed appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Pentagon tells lawmakers Iran war costs top $11.3bn – but true price unknown  The Guardian

The US already spent more than $11.3bn in first six days of conflict, but price tag does not include all spending Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Pentagon officials told top lawmakers in a closed-door briefing on Tuesday that the cost of the war against Iran has already exceeded $11.3bn in its first six days, but the true cost of the opening days of the conflict is likely far greater, according to two people familiar with the matter. This figure, first reported by the New York Times and confirmed by the Associated Press, in addition to the Guardian, represents the most detailed cost assessment that Congress has received so far as lawmakers seek clarity about the scope and duration of the conflict. Continue reading...

Maine heating oil prices spike amid war with Iran, state agency says  WMTW

Iran War Lines Harden as Effects Ripple Beyond Region  Bloomberg

We examine concerns about AI’s role in military operations and the broader ethical challenges facing tech companies.

How big will the Iran war price shock be?  wbur.org

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Why high oil prices may outlast Trump’s Iran war  Politico