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Missile hits helipad at US embassy compound in Baghdad, officials say A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraqi officials told The Associated Press. Smoke was seen rising from the sprawling embassy complex located in the heavily fortified Green Zone. The embassy compound has repeatedly been targeted by rockets and drones fired by Iraqi militias. US Embassy had earlier renewed a Level 4 alert warning that militia groups “may continue to target” US citizens, interests and infrastructure in Iraq.

Timeline: The current state of U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran  the gannon knight

Trump administration orders restart of oil drilling along California coast amid Iran war  Los Angeles Times

Israel issues warning to civilians near Iranian city of Tabriz before strike The Israeli military on Saturday warned people to evacuate an industrial area west of the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz ahead of planned strikes. Posting on its Persian-language X account, the military said people in the area must urgently leave for their “safety and well-being,” warning that attacks would take place in the coming hours. “Your presence in this area puts your life at risk,” it said, sharing a map indicating the zone targeted for attack.

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise as US Moves Powerful Naval Strike Group to Region  Open Magazine

Are markets being too complacent about the Iran war?  Financial Times

Iran war risks global food shock as fertiliser supplies cut  Financial Times

The text messages waging Iran’s information war  Financial Times

Iran’s is trying to create wedges between Gulf states and the US, but Trump is very comfortable on the ‘escalatory ladder’ In its current phase, the Israeli-US war against Iran and its proxies has become a proving ground for two competing concepts of military escalation, each of which threatens to become a trap. On one side, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have failed thus far in their ill-defined and shifting strategic aims. Despite killing Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and other key leaders in the opening salvo of the campaign, the clerical regime remains and Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium is unsecured. Airstrikes are intensifying and hitting a greater number of targets. Continue reading...

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – The Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) announced the beginning of the 48th wave of the Operation “True Promise-4” in wee hours of Saturday.

More than 2,000 Marines leave Japan for Middle East as Iran war intensifies  South China Morning Post

Though it was thwarted, director of Community Security Initiative says Michigan synagogue attack may be a 'tipping point' toward 'Europeanization of security' for American Jewry The post US Jewish security groups warn of ‘most elevated and complex threat environment’ in recent history appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) announced the beginning of the 46th Operation “True Promise-4”.

Videos posted by social media users showed smoke rising from the US embassy in Baghdad after a reported attack.

Yemen’s government rejects new shipping surcharges, as fears grow of humanitarian crisis.

UAE arrests 10 for posting conflict videos on social media The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has arrested 10 people of different nationalities for posting real and “fake” videos on social media showing the country under attack, according to the state news agency WAM. Authorities said the videos included clips of air defence systems being deployed and alleged projectile strikes. The public prosecutor said publishing such material, “whether real or fabricated”, creates confusion and harms public security while giving “hostile media” content to undermine confidence in the government. Those charged face at least one year in prison and a fine of 100,000 dirhams ($27,224), WAM reported.

Why Kharg Island, Iran's "Crown Jewel", Is Key In Middle East War  NDTV

IDF issues evacuation for industrial area in Tabriz, Iran  The Jerusalem Post

Report: US Air Force planes damaged in Saudi Arabia Five US Air Force refuelling aircraft were damaged in recent days while on the ground at an airbase in Saudi Arabia, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The report said the planes were damaged in an Iranian attack, though it did not specify when the incident occurred. US Central Command declined to comment on the report.