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How Iran's short-range missile and drone stockpile could shape the war's trajectory  NBC News

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Kentucky soldier in Saudi Arabia is 7th US casualty to die in Iran war  couriernews.com

By Nandita Bose and Bo Erickson DORAL, Florida, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he had a "very good call" with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East. "There's tremendous hatred between President Putin and (Ukraine's) President Zelenskiy. They can't seem to get it together, but I think it was a positive call on that subject," Trump said. Trump added that Putin "wants to be helpful" with the Iran conflict.

DORAL, Florida, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was "disappointed" that Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the supreme leader of the country. "We think it's going to lead to just more of the same problem for the country," Trump told reporters at a press conference in Florida. When asked whether the new leader had a target on his back, Trump said it would be "inappropriate" to say whether or not he does. (Reporting by Nandita Bose and Ryan Patrick Jones)

SYDNEY, March 10 (Reuters) - Australia will deploy a military surveillance aircraft to the Middle East and send missiles to the United Arab Emirates but will not put troops on the ground in Iran, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday. Australia's military support would help the Gulf countries defend themselves against unprovoked attacks from Iran, Albanese said, stressing Australia was "not a protagonist".

By Kanishka Singh March 9 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Monday about avoiding a wider conflict in the Middle East, Carney's office said. Here are some details: • They "underscored the importance of intensifying diplomatic engagement to avoid a wider conflict with global consequences," Carney's office said in a statement. • The statement said the leaders condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on Qatar and Carney expressed Canada's solidarity with Qatar.

Iran says Israel, US trying to drive wedge with neighbours Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Israel and the United States are trying to create “discord” between Tehran and neighbouring countries. According to Tasnim news agency, Pezeshkian said Iran remains ready to ease regional tensions if countries hosting US bases do not allow their territory to be used to launch attacks on Iran. He also said Tehran is willing to form a joint team with Turkey to investigate the “alleged” missile attack on Turkish territory. Erdogan offered his condolences over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other Iranian casualties, and wished the new leader Mojtaba Khamenei success.

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Hormuz shipping disruptions raise risks for energy, fertilizers and vulnerable economies  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Trump ally Lindsey Graham issues threat to Saudi Arabia over Iran war  The Guardian

As Iran war deepens, Khamenei’s son named new supreme leader  PBS

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He also said the military campaign in Iran would "go further" despite "achieving major strides."

Iran’s Araghchi calls U.S. strikes a ‘failure’ and vows to fight 'as long as it takes'  PBS

Hezbollah launches rockets at Israeli military position near border Hezbollah said it launched rockets at an Israeli military position near the Lebanese border town of Houla. In a statement, the group said the attack took place this morning and was carried out in response to Israeli strikes on dozens of Lebanese towns and cities, including Beirut’s southern suburbs.

Oil expert warns of ‘nightmare scenario’ Iran war could spark  PBS

After Global Economy Shudders, Trump Zigzags on Whether War Will End Soon  The New York Times

Over 36,000 Americans return from Middle East since US-Israel war on Iran began  TRT World