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The Middle East war has unleashed a torrent of AI-driven disinformation. Beyond entirely fabricated visuals, another kind of content is spreading: authentic images "enhanced" in ways that experts say are subtly distorting perceptions of what's happening on the ground. In one striking photo, a kneeling US pilot is confronted by a Kuwaiti local, moments after parachuting from his jet. The high-quality image was widely shared online and even published by media outlets. Yet the pilot appears to have only four fingers on each hand.

Annie Kelly speaks to ordinary Iranians about the attacks on their country, and peace strategist Sanam Naghari-Anderlini explains her fears for the future It’s the second week of the war in Iran. Alongside the rising death tolls, hospitals, Unesco world heritage sites and desalination plants have been attacked by the US and Israel. For those with family and friends in the country it has been 10 days of constantly checking the news and trying desperately to discover if their loved ones are safe. For those inside Iran it has been terrifying. In voice notes Iranians have shared their views with Today in Focus. “Even if you are not directly affected, everyone feels the tension and the uncertainty like that death is near you,” one said. “It’s always worrying people like even me – I’m, everyone is afraid of death. And many people are trying to understand what the future will look like.” Continue reading...

Trump says some sanctions to be lifted on oil producers amid Iran war  Al Jazeera

'We Will Decide When To End War, Not US': Iran's Sharp Response To Trump  NDTV

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Flow Resumption Via Strait of Hormuz Needed to Sustain Oil-Price Fall  WSJ

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Iran US Military Deaths Vigil  Rutland Herald

Buildings damaged but nobody injured in attacks, which come days after another Toronto congregation was struck following Purim event, as Jewish officials warn of Iran-backed plots The post Two more Toronto-area synagogues hit with gunfire over Shabbat appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Rising prices, mixed messages: Iran war is fraught with political risk for Trump  BBC

Justice minister, whose closeness to Netanyahu could spark conflict of interest claims, delegates to Amichay Eliyahu; Pardons Department said to decide request should be rejected The post Levin to recuse himself from handling PM’s pardon request to prevent delays appeared first on The Times of Israel.

North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told PBS News that talking or negotiating with the US is no longer on the agenda.

US Vice President JD Vance on Monday attended the dignified transfer ceremony for the seventh soldier killed in the Middle East war. US Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, 26, died March 8 from injuries sustained in a March 1 strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Pennington's hometown was Glendale, Kentucky, and he was assigned to the 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade out of Fort Carson, CO.

Oil prices plunge after Trump suggests Iran war could end soon  BBC

Oil prices plunge after Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz  Yahoo Finance