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The broken economic argument for Trump’s war on Iran | About That  CBC

South Africa's fruit exporters face mounting losses and disruption as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week.

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As war drags on what does victory look like for the US, Israel, and Iran?  University of Western Australia

Debris from interception sparks fire in Doha industrial area, ministry says Qatar’s Interior Ministry said a minor fire broke out in an industrial area after debris fell following a missile interception, adding that no injuries were reported. Civil defence teams were dispatched to deal with the blaze, the ministry said in an urgent statement. Earlier, authorities issued a public safety alert after loud “booms” were heard in Doha, urging residents to stay indoors and away from windows and exposed areas until the threat had passed. الدفاع المدني يتعامل مع حريق محدود في المنطقة الصناعية ناتج عن سقوط شظايا إثر اعتراض صاروخ، دون تسجيل أي إصابات.#الداخلية_قطر March 17, 2026

Trump says delay of ‘a month or so’ requested while key official insists move is not to pressure Beijing to help unblock strait of Hormuz; Iraqi officials say drones and rockets attacked embassy European countries reject Trump’s call for help to reopen strait of Hormuz How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events? Are fuel price increases making you cut back? More now on Iraq: the reported drone and rocket attack targeting the US embassy in Baghdad early on Tuesday came as a strike killed four people at a house reportedly hosting Iranian advisors, security officials said, pulling Iraq deeper into the Middle East war. The strikes came hours after air defences thwarted a rocket attack at the embassy and a drone caused a fire at a luxury hotel frequented by foreign diplomats in Baghdad’s fortified green zone, Agence France-Presse reported. Continue reading...

Live updates: Top US counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Iran war  AP News

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The Iran War cheerleaders and the weapons industry that funds them  Responsible Statecraft

Drone intercepted in Kuwait; loud booms reported in Doha Kuwait’s National Guard on Tuesday said its forces shot down a drone as part of “ongoing efforts to enhance security, protect vital sites and confront any potential threats.” In Qatar, authorities issued a public safety alert after loud “booms” were reported in the capital, Doha. Residents were urged to remain indoors and avoid windows, glass facades and exposed areas until the threat had passed.

Iran Strikes Al Udeid, Al Dhafra, and Sheikh Isa Bases; US Troop Casualties Rise to 200  Open Magazine

Report: IRGC's Basij force base hit as explosions rock Tehran Several explosions were reported across Tehran, including a massive blast in the Andarzgoo neighbourhood near the city’s downtown, according to the Voice of America’s Persian-language service. VOA Persian also reported an attack on a "base for the IRGC paramilitary Basij force in the Kamraniyeh neighbourhood" early Tuesday. Earlier, an Al Jazeera correspondent in Tehran said multiple explosions were heard across the Iranian capital.

As War With Iran Hurts Oil Prices, U.S. Turns to Iranian Boats for Help  The New York Times

How America’s War on Iran Backfired  Foreign Affairs

The escalating Iran war is pushing parts of the world into energy triage

Trump was warned Iran could retaliate across the Persian Gulf - Reuters  ایران اینترنشنال

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France running low on MICA missiles amid UAE interceptions France is running low on MICA air-to-air missiles as Rafale fighter jets continue intercepting Iranian drones over the United Arab Emirates, according to French media reports. The high tempo of operations has sharply reduced available missile stocks, raising concerns within defence circles, the newspaper La Tribune reported. The situation has prompted discussions in Paris on how to balance ongoing missions in the Middle East with the need to maintain long-term military readiness.

Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected  Reuters

Iran blames Israel for gas field attack, fires missiles at Qatar and Saudi energy facilities  Reuters