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Airfare hikes loom as Iran war drives fuel prices up  NewsNation

For Muslims across the world, Ramadan is synonymous with prayer, spirituality and joyful nighttime gatherings, but across much of the Middle East, the Iran war means evenings no longer have anything festive about them. The celebrations that usually accompany the holy fasting month have been spoiled by bombing, displacement and cash shortages, all soundtracked by the frequent wail of air raid sirens. Last week, Zainab El Masry, 40, of Lebanon, was preparing lentil soup and fattoush salad for iftar, the fast-breaking meal taken at sunset, with her family.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that 11 countries had tapped Kyiv for help in how to counter Iranian drones being fired by Tehran in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. Ukraine has to fend off nightly barrages of Iranian-designed Shahed attack drones launched by Russia, an ally of Tehran. They now being used in strikes across the Middle East.

Lebanon says 486 killed since Israeli attacks began Lebanon’s health ministry said at least 486 people have been killed and 1,313 wounded since Israeli attacks began on 2 March. Al Jazeera reported that an Israeli drone targeted a car in the southern town of Burj Rahal, while another strike hit the town of Srifa. Israeli air attacks also struck several other areas in southern Lebanon, including Arab Salim, Barghaz and Majdal Selm, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. Meanwhile, projectiles were launched from southern Lebanon towards Israel

Trump says it will be a mutual decision with Israel to stop war in Iran  KOMO

604 Israelis stuck since start of Iran war arrive on flydubai flights in Tel Aviv; over 50% of Israelis stranded abroad on eve of war return home via air and land border routes The post First flights bringing Israelis back home from Dubai land at Ben Gurion Airport appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The latest conflict, which is spreading across the Middle East, will have a significant knock-on effect in terms of inflation, interest rates and commodity prices

Dow Jones slides, oil prices skyrocket amid Iran war  CBS News

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Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon  PBS

Trump Iran US Military Deaths Casualty Return  Lake Geneva News

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Pentagon identifies seventh US service member killed in Iran war The Pentagon has identified the seventh US service member killed in combat during the US-Israeli war on Iran as Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky. Pennington died on Sunday after being wounded in an attack on 1 March at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to a Pentagon statement. Six US Army reservists were also killed in Kuwait when an Iranian drone struck an operations centre at a civilian port.

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The Israeli strikes highlighted gaps between US and Israeli planning, and the attacks on oil infrastructure potentially threaten to limit Washington’s ability to influence a future Iranian government.

Trump Iran US Military Deaths Casualty Return  Sioux City Journal

Iran War Promises Even More Pain for Farmers  Foreign Policy

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in shouting match with judge as trial begins Güldenay Sonumut on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 15:36 Detainees must review tens of thousands of pages of documents with just two hours of weekly computer access Ozgur Ozel, leader of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) and Dilek Imamoglu, wife of Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed mayor of Istanbul and main rival of President Tayyip Erdogan, address the media, 9 March 2026 (Umit Bektas/Reuters) Off Temperatures rose quickly on the opening day of the mass corruption trial involving Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and more than 400 co-defendants, with the mayor challenging the judge and seeking permission to address supporters at the outset of the hearing. The judges did not allow Imamoglu to proceed, arguing that such a request was not part of regular court procedure, as the mayor’s supporters chanted slogans in his favour. Imamoglu walked towards the bench, asking to speak. The presiding judge ordered his microphone to be switched off. “You cannot continue like this,” the judge warned. Imamoglu responded: “Starting the trial in this way is very wrong. People who have been victimised here must be able to defend themselves.” Imamoglu, 55, faces more than 140 charges including corruption and running a criminal organisation. He and his party, the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), deny the charges, which carry potential prison sentences ranging from hundreds to 2,340 years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The trial carries significant political implications. Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure widely viewed as a potential challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has become one of the most prominent political figures facing legal scrutiny in Turkey. He has been under arrest since March 2025.  Lawyers representing the Istanbul mayor, who is currently suspended from the office, accused the court of procedural irregularities, limited access to evidence and judicial bias, shaping the first hours of what is expected to become one of Turkey’s most consequential political trials in years. A vast trial The long-awaited proceedings began on Monday at the Silivri court complex, west of Istanbul, where one of the country’s largest courtrooms - capable of holding roughly 1,000 people - was assigned to accommodate the extraordinary scale of the case. In total, 407 defendants are being tried, including 107 currently in pre-trial detention, seven listed as fugitives, and nearly 300 released pending trial. Court officials indicated that the identity verification stage alone could take up to two days, highlighting the logistical complexity of the proceedings. 'Starting the trial in this way is very wrong. People who have been victimised here must be able to defend themselves' - Ekrem Imamoglu, suspended Istanbul mayor Before the hearing began, Dilek Imamoglu, the mayor’s wife, briefly addressed reporters. “I saw Mr Imamoglu last week. His morale was very good,” she said. “We requested that the hearings be broadcast live, but that request was rejected. We hope our request for release pending trial will also be considered.” Several high-ranking opposition politicians and members of parliament, including CHP chairman Ozgur Ozel, attended the hearing. Shortly afterwards, the first detained defendants were escorted into the courtroom by gendarmerie officers forming a security corridor. Some attempted to wave to relatives seated in the gallery, prompting brief protests when officers intervened. Support for the mayor As Ekrem Imamoglu entered the courtroom to loud applause from supporters, the mayor waved and blew kisses toward the audience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At one point, Istanbul’s Adalar district mayor, Ali Ercan Akpolat, shouted from the public gallery: “Istanbul and the guardians of the Republic are proud of you.” The courtroom erupted again in applause. Ekrem Imamoglu: The Istanbul opposition mayor arrested in Turkey Read More » As proceedings began, the presiding judge outlined the structure of the trial, stating that detained defendants would be heard first. Imamoglu, the most prominent figure in the case, is expected to testify last. The judge said the first phase of the trial, focusing on detained defendants, is expected to continue until the end of April, with hearings scheduled four days a week from Monday to Thursday. However, defence lawyers immediately objected that the list of defendants scheduled to testify had not been formally shared with defence teams. Several lawyers pointed out that while they had repeatedly requested the list from the court registry, they had been told it was not yet available. Yet the same list, they argued, had already appeared in the pro-government daily Yeni Safak, raising concerns among the defence about the handling of procedural information. Several lawyers argued that the hearing had begun without the formal verification of the identities of defendants and lawyers, calling it a fundamental procedural flaw. Others alleged judicial bias, citing one defendant whose judicial control measures had reportedly been lifted earlier. Defence missing evidence Defence lawyers also raised concerns about access to evidence. Nearly 100 pages of the indictment were reportedly missing from the electronic system, while detainees must review tens of thousands of pages of witness statements and supplementary documents with only two hours of weekly computer access. One lawyer described the task as “a titanic effort” for detainees attempting to prepare their defence. EU courts Turkey as it overlooks Imamoglu's arrest Read More » The court also rejected a defence request seeking the recusal of the prosecutor, allowing the proceedings to continue. According to the indictment, Imamoglu faces charges including “establishing a criminal organisation for the purpose of committing crimes”, “bribery”, “extortion (abuse of office)”, “laundering assets derived from criminal activity”, “bid rigging” and other offences.  The prosecution is seeking a total prison sentence ranging from 849 years to 2,430 years and six months. Imamoglu has already suffered a severe blow to his presidential ambitions. In January, a court rejected his lawsuit challenging the cancellation of his university degree, a qualification required of any presidential candidate. Erdogan, 72, has led Turkey as prime minister or president since 2003. Presidential and parliamentary elections are not scheduled until 2028, but if he wishes to seek a third term as president, he would need to call early elections, likely in 2027, unless constitutional term limits are changed. Turkey Politics Istanbul, Turkey News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Macron launches Hormuz defense mission, EU slams Iran  www.israelhayom.com