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By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - The Iran war is influencing Democratic primaries ahead of November's midterm elections, with progressives faulting moderate rivals for not opposing President Donald Trump's bombing campaign strongly enough and for what they call overly close ties with defense contractors and Israel.

BEIJING, March 18 (Reuters) - China will continue mediating to push for a ceasefire and an end to fighting in the Middle East, its foreign minister said, adding the war should never have happened and had no reason to continue, according to a foreign ministry statement. Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks on Wednesday during a meeting in Beijing with the UAE presidential special envoy to China, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, in which he also voiced support for the UAE in safeguarding its sovereignty and security.

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Greek firms scan computer systems as Iran war raises cyberattack risks, sources say  Reuters

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If the claim is confirmed, it would be the third major high-profile assassination of Iranian leaders in successive days.

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The General Staff of the Armed Forces and Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters say the martyrdom of Ali Larijani and Gholam Reza Soleimani by Israeli regime will make Iranians’ will stronger to bring enemies to their knees.

Israel kills another top Iranian official, escalates attacks on Lebanon  The Globe and Mail

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BASF Hikes Prices as Iran War Heaps Fresh Cost Pressure on Europe  WSJ

This Emirati billionaire put a voice to Gulf anger over Trump’s war in Iran  The Washington Post

Israelis have been rushing to bomb shelters for more than two weeks as sirens warn of Iranian missile strikes, the veterinary service in commercial hub Tel Aviv has a clear message: leave no pet behind. "Alarms? Missiles firing? Don't forget your four-legged friends!" read the service's online guide on caring for animals during the war. "During emergencies, our dogs and cats also experience fear and confusion," it added. Dogs on leads and cats in carriers have been seen by AFP journalists being taken for cover and waiting in the underground shelters across the city.

Here’s who’s really leading Iran with supreme leader MIA and top commanders killed in strikes  New York Post

U.S. Forces Press Advantage as Casualties Mount in Iran war  Cibola Citizen

Israel says strike killed Iran’s intelligence minister Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed that an overnight Israeli attack killed Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib. Katz announced the killing on Wednesday, while Iranian authorities have not yet commented on the claim.

What we know on the 19th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran  KESQ

Morocco were awarded the 2025 AFCON title following an appeal to CAF regarding Senegal's walk-off protest in final.

Dancing on a beach in Barcelona, members of the Iranian diaspora celebrated the Persian festival of Chaharshanbe Suri.

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro says the war in Gaza was an “experiment” designed to intimidate the Global South.