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Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships  cbs19news.com

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Iraq warns Kurdish authorities not to get drawn into war on Iran, sources say Iraq's federal government has warned the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) not to allow Kurdish groups to become involved in the war on Iran, telling Kurdish authorities that Iraqi forces could move to take control of border areas if they fail to prevent it from happening. Iraqi, Kurdish and Turkish officials told Middle East Eye that Baghdad delivered the warning earlier this week amid growing fears that Kurdish groups could be coerced by Washington into joining the US-Israeli war on Iran. "The message from Baghdad was clear: Kurdish groups must not get involved in Iran," one Iraqi official familiar with the discussions said. "If the KRG cannot prevent it, then Iraqi federal forces will move to secure the border". Kurdish and Turkish sources confirmed the warning to MEE, saying the KRG was under intense pressure from both Baghdad and neighbouring countries to prevent the escalation as speculation grows that Iranian Kurdish groups could attempt to launch operations across the frontier. READ MORE: Iraq warns Kurdish authorities not to get drawn into war on Iran, sources say Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil on 12 February 2026 (Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters)

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Iran war will likely end in weeks  Politico

Iran Officially Confirms Military Support From Russia And China In War Against the US  UNITED24 Media

Israeli forces kill two children and their parents in West Bank Fayha Shalash on Sun, 03/15/2026 - 12:33 The Bani Odeh family were on their way home from buying Eid outfits when special forces opened fire on their car Mustafa, who was wounded but survived after Israeli soldiers fired on the car carrying his parents and three siblings, is comforted during the funeral of his family in the northern West Bank town of Tammun on 15 March 2026 (AFP) Off Ali and Waad Bani Odeh’s four children were showing off the new clothes they had just bought for the upcoming Eid celebrations as their parents drove home from Nablus in the northern West Bank to their house in the town of Tammun, south of Tubas. The children joyfully described the colours and styles of their outfits to their visually impaired brother, Othman. Ali glanced back at his children and smiled at his wife, sharing a rare moment together, as his work often kept him away from his family. It was a perfect Saturday evening for the Palestinian family, violently interrupted when undercover Israeli special forces suddenly peppered the car with bullets, killing the parents and two of their children. Ali, 37, Waad, 35, and their children, Mohammad and Othman, aged five and seven respectively, were each shot in the head. Only Mustafa, eight, and Khaled, 12, survived, though they sustained shrapnel wounds to the face and head. The Israeli forces, travelling in a civilian car, opened fire as soon as Ali’s vehicle reached the western part of Tammun. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Soldiers then approached the car, opened the doors and found the two children still alive. They dragged them out of the vehicle. 'Why did you kill mine?' Khaled told reporters that soldiers ordered them to lie on the ground in the cold and rain while they were questioned. They were then made to stand against a wall with their hands raised and searched. Mustafa, frightened and in shock, asked to go to the toilet, so a soldier took him to another location. On the way, Mustafa recounted, the soldier opened the car doors again and forced him to look at the bodies of his bleeding family before laughing. "They kept us with them and ordered us to remain still after searching us. They beat us, kicked us and cursed and laughed at us," Khaled said. "They asked where we had been, and I told them we had gone to Nablus to buy Eid clothes. They accused me of lying and beat me. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Then I gathered the courage to ask one of the soldiers, ‘Do you love your mother and father?’ He said, ‘Of course.’ I asked, ‘Then why did you kill mine?’ He punched me in the face." A mourner carries the body of a Palestinian child who was killed with his parents and sibling when Israeli forces opened fire at their car in Tammun, West Bank, on 15 March 2026 (Reuters) The soldiers prevented Palestinian ambulance crews from reaching the vehicle. After detaining the two children for over half an hour, they allowed them to approach the ambulance on the condition that they leave the area immediately after taking them. Nidal Bani Odeh, the town’s ambulance officer, said the crew waited nearly half an hour before being allowed to reach the boys, who had shrapnel wounds to their faces and heads and were covered in their brother’s blood. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Another half hour passed before the ambulance was allowed to reach the vehicle and retrieve the bodies. "We found them all dead. All the injuries were to the head and upper body, which suggests the intent was to kill. The vehicle was riddled with dozens of bullets," he said. The crew moved the victims’ bodies in front of the soldiers. The soldiers then towed the vehicle away, saying they were inspecting it, and prevented anyone from approaching. The Israeli military and police said in a joint statement that during an operation in Tammun, "a vehicle accelerated toward the forces, who perceived an immediate threat to their safety and responded with gunfire". 'A barbaric crime' On Sunday, a large crowd of distraught Palestinians mourned over the bodies of the family, wrapped in Palestinian flags. For Palestinians, the incident recalled the killing of six-year-old Hind Rajab in the Gaza Strip in June 2024, when Israeli forces sprayed her family car with bullets, killing everyone inside. Speaking to Middle East Eye, Ziad Bani Odeh, Ali’s uncle, mourned the family, describing them as peaceful and full of life. 'They asked where we had been, and I told them we had gone to Nablus to buy Eid clothes. They accused me of lying and beat me' - Khaled Bani Odeh, 12 "I had iftar at their house a few days ago. I asked Waad when Ali would be returning from his work in Israel, and she said he was due back in two days. And indeed, he came home, happy, to his family after 40 days away, unaware that he was returning only to be murdered in cold blood," he said. Ali, described as kind and cheerful, worked tirelessly to provide for his family despite the difficult circumstances and the ban on Palestinian workers entering Israel. He was determined to get there by any means necessary. After receiving his pay cheque, Ali returned home, eager to take his children on a trip to buy their Eid outfits. "Waad was a devoted mother who raised her children and cared especially for Othman, who lived with a disability. She was a quiet, loving young woman, admired by everyone who knew her," Ziad said. The children shared a joyful, playful and loving bond. They helped their mother care for Othman, patiently explaining everything to him because he could not see. "This is a barbaric crime. To kill an innocent family with more than a hundred bullets - what justification is there? Why are our lives so cheap?" Killing without justification Since 7 October 2023, Israeli forces have killed 44 Palestinians in Tubas, including children. On 8 January 2025, an Israeli drone struck a young man and two of his nephews over suspicion of involvement in a terrorist attack. Months later, Israel admitted it had "miscalculated". Israeli settlers in West Bank use cover of Iran war to attack and murder Palestinians Read More » Najeh Bani Odeh, a member of the Tammun municipality and a paramedic, said that a few months earlier, a Palestinian family in the town narrowly escaped when Israeli special forces fired on their vehicle. "The special forces are extremely dangerous to Palestinians. They act with a license to kill without justification," he said. "They operate in civilian vehicles, so people don’t notice them and behave normally when they pass by. If the soldiers inside feel threatened, they open fire immediately." Ambulance crews are routinely prevented from reaching those wounded by Israeli army fire, often resulting in fatalities. The crews themselves also face assault and intimidation. "Just weeks ago, settlers attacked us while we were trying to reach a wounded person. They broke a paramedic’s glasses and vandalised our vehicle," Najeh added. Around 15,000 Palestinians live in Tammun, which is frequently raided by the Israeli army under the pretext of searching for so-called wanted individuals. The victims are almost always children and defenceless civilians. Occupation Ramallah, occupied Palestine News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Officials say military operating ahead of schedule, but still has thousands more targets to hit; IDF claims to see declining morale among Iranian soldiers The post IDF planning 3 more weeks of operations to systematically degrade Iran’s defense industry appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Trump Requests Warships for Strait of Hormuz  조선일보

Energy minister says Israel could cancel the 'horrible and illegitimate' 2022 maritime border deal with Lebanon, as government criticizes Beirut for failing to rein in terror group The post Sa’ar denies reports of talks with Lebanon as Hezbollah keeps up fire on Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.

What Are Trump’s Options for Securing the Strait of Hormuz?  WSJ

Israel, Iran trade strikes as world seeks to reopen Hormuz Strait  upi.com

Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Jamal Rayyan dies aged 73 Areeb Ullah on Sun, 03/15/2026 - 15:19 Rayyan made history by becoming the first presenter to appear on Al Jazeera Arabic and deliver its inaugural address Jamal Rayyan was born in the city of Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank of Palestine on 23 August 1953 and held Jordanian citizenship (Al Jazeera) Off Veteran broadcaster Jamal Rayyan, one of the most recognisable figures in Arab television news and a founding voice of Al Jazeera, has died at the age of 73 after a media career spanning more than five decades. Rayyan was widely regarded as a pioneering figure in modern Arab journalism and played a central role in shaping the identity of Al Jazeera following its launch in 1996. He made history as the first presenter to appear on the network, delivering the inaugural news bulletin that marked the beginning of a new era in Arab media. Over the following decades, Rayyan became one of the channel’s most prominent and trusted faces, presenting news and political programmes that reached millions of viewers across the Arab world and beyond. Rayyan was born in the city of Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank of Palestine on 23 August 1953 and held Jordanian citizenship. His early life in Palestine shaped a career that would later span multiple countries and major media institutions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The late journalist began his media career in 1974 as a news and political programme broadcaster on Jordanian radio and television. He later moved between several Arab and international media outlets, including the Korean Broadcasting System, Emirates Television and the BBC. His distinctive style and authoritative delivery helped establish Al Jazeera’s reputation as a major international broadcaster and a platform that challenged traditional narratives in the region’s media landscape. For nearly three decades, Rayyan remained a defining presence on the network. Colleagues and viewers across the Arab world paid tribute to the veteran journalist, remembering him as a professional whose work helped transform Arabic-language broadcasting and expand the space for political debate and public discussion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rayyan’s death marks the end of an era for a generation of journalists who helped redefine Arab media in the late twentieth century. Throughout a career that spanned more than 50 years, he left a lasting imprint on television journalism and inspired many younger reporters entering the field. Rayyan will be widely remembered not only as a pioneering broadcaster but also as a symbol of Al Jazeera’s early years, when the network emerged as one of the most influential voices in the region’s media landscape. Media News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Pentagon Sees Iran War Lasting Up to Six Weeks, Trump Aide Says  Yahoo Finance

Pentagon Sees Iran War Lasting Up to Six Weeks, Trump Aide Says  Bloomberg.com

Pope escalates call for ceasefire in Iran by addressing those responsible for the war  Los Angeles Times

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