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Kaine: Trump calling Iran war an ‘excursion’ is ‘deeply disrespectful’ to service members  The Hill

Live Updates: War returns to Iran with Israel, US strikes  Dawn

Dignified transfer for Kentucky soldier who was the 7th US service member to die in Iran war  Union-Bulletin

Trump gives conflicting answers on how long the Iran war will last  CNN

Hezbollah says its fighters ambushed Israeli troops, destroyed three tanks  Hezbollah said its fighters carried out several attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, including an ambush on soldiers on the outskirts of the city of Khiam. The group said the attack struck three Israeli Merkava tanks, which it said were "seen burning". The group had earlier said it fired rockets at Israeli forces in the town of Merkaba, carried out artillery strikes near Aitaroun, and attacked Israeli troops in the Kahil Heights near the border town of Maroun al-Ras.

Donald Trump calls Iran war a 'little excursion' at House GOP retreat  USA Today

Iraqi group claims 37 attacks on 'enemy bases' The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said its fighters carried out 37 operations against "enemy bases" in Iraq and across the region over the past 24 hours. The pro-Iran armed group said the attacks involved dozens of drones and missiles. The claim comes as fighting intensifies across the Middle East amid the joint attack by Israel and the United States on Iran on 28 February. Iran has retaliated by targeting US assets in the region.

The Middle East war has unleashed a torrent of AI-driven disinformation. Beyond entirely fabricated visuals, another kind of content is spreading: authentic images "enhanced" in ways that experts say are subtly distorting perceptions of what's happening on the ground. In one striking photo, a kneeling US pilot is confronted by a Kuwaiti local, moments after parachuting from his jet. The high-quality image was widely shared online and even published by media outlets. Yet the pilot appears to have only four fingers on each hand.

Annie Kelly speaks to ordinary Iranians about the attacks on their country, and peace strategist Sanam Naghari-Anderlini explains her fears for the future It’s the second week of the war in Iran. Alongside the rising death tolls, hospitals, Unesco world heritage sites and desalination plants have been attacked by the US and Israel. For those with family and friends in the country it has been 10 days of constantly checking the news and trying desperately to discover if their loved ones are safe. For those inside Iran it has been terrifying. In voice notes Iranians have shared their views with Today in Focus. “Even if you are not directly affected, everyone feels the tension and the uncertainty like that death is near you,” one said. “It’s always worrying people like even me – I’m, everyone is afraid of death. And many people are trying to understand what the future will look like.” Continue reading...

Trump says some sanctions to be lifted on oil producers amid Iran war  Al Jazeera

'We Will Decide When To End War, Not US': Iran's Sharp Response To Trump  NDTV

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Iran US Military Deaths Vigil  Rutland Herald

Buildings damaged but nobody injured in attacks, which come days after another Toronto congregation was struck following Purim event, as Jewish officials warn of Iran-backed plots The post Two more Toronto-area synagogues hit with gunfire over Shabbat appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Rising prices, mixed messages: Iran war is fraught with political risk for Trump  BBC

The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East

US Vice President JD Vance on Monday attended the dignified transfer ceremony for the seventh soldier killed in the Middle East war. US Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, 26, died March 8 from injuries sustained in a March 1 strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Pennington's hometown was Glendale, Kentucky, and he was assigned to the 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade out of Fort Carson, CO.