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By Mohammad Yunus Yawar KABUL, March 13 (Reuters) - Pakistan bombed the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Afghanistan's Kandahar airport, the Taliban said on Friday, a significant escalation in the worst conflict in years between the neighbours despite China's efforts to mediate. Following Beijing's stepped up mediation efforts, no Pakistani air strikes were reported by either side in over a week until the bombing in Kandahar. Ground clashes along the 2,600 km (1,600 mile) border had also tapered off, although there had been intermittent bouts of fighting.

Live updates: Trump issues intense new Iran threat; U.S. refueling plane lost in Iraq  NBC News

Pete Hegseth wanted an ‘American Crusade.’ Now he’s leading a war in the Middle East  CNN

Trump sends chilling message to Iran — vowing ‘unparalleled firepower’ against ‘deranged scumbags’  New York Post

'Cascading effects' of Strait of Hormuz blockage getting worse by the day, energy and trade experts say  CBC

Australia tells non-essential diplomats to leave Lebanon Australia has told non-essential officials posted to Lebanon to leave due to the "deteriorating security situation" in the region, foreign minister Penny Wong said on Friday. Wong said a small number of officials would remain in the country to provide consular support to Australians.

Iran Red Crescent says nearly 20,000 homes damaged in attacks Nearly 20,000 residential units in Iran have been damaged in attacks, according to the head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society, state news agency IRNA reported.  The report said, “24,531 civilian units have been damaged in various sectors, of which 19,775 units are residential.” It added that 4,511 business units were also damaged, while 69 schools were hit and 195 teachers and students were injured. The Red Crescent said 16 of its centres, along with 21 rescue vehicles and 19 ambulances, were also damaged.  A woman stands in front of a destroyed residential building as residents collect their belongings from the rubble in Tehran on 12 March 2026. (AFP)

A drone attack on a joint French-Kurdish base in northern Iraq has killed one French soldier and wounded several others.

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump's adminstration has been forced to temporarily lift the oil purchase sanctions on Russia as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

US military announces rescue effort after fuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq  Al Jazeera

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Reacting to the allegations of the US officials, especially President Trump, on energy price hike during the war against Iran, the Iranian foreign minister emphasized that factual knowledge matters.

Iran's threats to "ignite" oil in the region, new strikes and casualties - what is known on the 14th day of the war in the Middle East  Українські Національні Новини (УНН)

Israel's attacks in Lebanon are striking areas in Beirut not hit in this conflict, nor during the 2024 war.

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In an oil-producing country where 60 percent of people are under 25, nearly half the population lives in poverty.

Iran war nears two weeks with no signs of letting up  dw.com

More than 24,000 civilian units damaged in Iran, Red Crescent says More than 24,000 civilian units have been damaged across various sectors in Iran, including 19,775 residential units, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society said, according to IRNA. The report said 4,511 business units were also damaged, which could have significant economic and livelihood consequences for residents. It added that 69 schools were damaged and 195 teachers and students were injured. Sixteen Red Crescent centres were also damaged, along with 21 rescue and relief vehicles and 19 ambulances, the report said. A woman sits outside her destroyed apartment after it was damaged by an strike while she was inside, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, 12 March, 2026. (Reuters/Alaa Al Marja)

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Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz as oil prices spike again  NBC News

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