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LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy, perhaps with an international coalition, will escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz when it is militarily possible, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Sky News in an interview on Thursday. "My belief, that as soon as it is militarily possible, the US Navy, perhaps with an international coalition, will be escorting vessels through," Bessent said.

By Maayan Lubell and Rami Ayyub JERUSALEM, March 12 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday issued a veiled threat to kill Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei even as he acknowledged that Israel's joint air war with the U.S. may not lead to a collapse of Tehran's clerical government. Holding his first press conference since the start of the war, the Israeli leader said that Iran was "no longer the same" after nearly two weeks of bombardment and that Tehran had suffered blows to its elite Revolutionary Guards Corps and Basij paramilitary force.

JERUSALEM, March 12 (Reuters) - Israel's military on Thursday dropped charges against five soldiers accused of torturing a Palestinian detained during the Gaza war, in a case that exposed divisions within Israel over whether soldiers can abuse enemy prisoners with impunity. The military announced the decision at a time when much of the country's attention is focused on the war with Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the decision. "The State of Israel must hunt down its enemies, not its own heroic fighters," he said in a statement.

Prime minister says US-Israeli war prevented Iran from moving its nuclear and ballistic projects underground.

Local bodies say cutting funds for frontline areas threatens recovery; coalition and opposition lawmakers critique move, as coalition okays billions in discretionary funds The post Northern communities protest cuts to rehabilitation budget amid war appeared first on The Times of Israel.

In shock decision on Sde Teiman case, new military advocate general says evidentiary 'complexity,' release of alleged victim to Gaza and leak scandal compromised defendants' right to fair trial The post IDF top lawyer nixes charges against troops accused of abusing Palestinian detainee appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Opinion | Iran War Will Lower Energy Prices  WSJ

Iran war highlights Ukraine’s rapid rise to drone superpower status  Atlantic Council

Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s UN envoy claims  The Times of Israel

In second week of the Iran war, the White House emphasizes ‘fun’ and meme videos  MS NOW

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The United States will intervene in the genocide case against Israel at the U.N.’s highest court, according to a filing obtained by The Associated Press

Netanyahu says Iran not the same after US-Israeli strikes Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran has been significantly weakened after nearly two weeks of joint strikes by Israel and the United States. Speaking at his first news conference since the start of the war, the Israeli prime minister said the attacks had dealt major blows to Iran’s elite military units. Netanyahu also said he remains in close contact with US President Donald Trump as the conflict continues. “I speak with President Trump nearly every day,” Netanyahu said, adding that their conversations are conducted “openly”.

Iran Update Morning Special Report, March 12, 2026  Institute for the Study of War

Trump says Iran World Cup team may not be safe in US US President Donald Trump has suggested Iran’s national football team should not take part in the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup in North America, suggesting that their safety could not be guaranteed. Speaking about the tournament, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, Trump said Iran’s team was technically “welcome”, but questioned whether their participation would be appropriate. “I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety,” he said without outlining where the threat would come from. Iran is scheduled to play three group-stage matches beginning on 11 June, including fixtures against New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles, followed by a match against Egypt in Seattle. The comments come after Iran’s sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, said the team would not take part in the tournament following the US-Israeli war on Iran. “Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup,” he said.