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As Israel invades again, Lebanon faces more turmoil and possible civil war. Here are 3 ways this could go  The Conversation

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Trump’s Advisers Circle the Wagons as Signs of Dissent Over Iran Emerge  WSJ

Ukraine President Zelenskyy says Moscow, Tehran 'brothers in hatred'; claims Iran's drones 'contain Russian components'.

Araghchi: US responsible for regional escalation, Iran defending itself Iran’s foreign minister said the United States was responsible for escalating the conflict, adding that Tehran was acting in self-defence. “I accept that our friendly countries are upset and that the people of the region have been harmed,” Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with Al Jazeera, noting that President Masoud Pezeshkian had apologised to regional populations. “But all of this is America’s fault. We did not start this war; we are only defending ourselves,” he added.

US drops 5k pound bunker buster bombs on underground missile sites near Strait of Hormuz  New York Post

IRGC says Tel Aviv strikes carried out in revenge for Larijani killing Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said missile strikes on Tel Aviv were carried out in “revenge” for the killing of Ali Larijani and his companions. In a statement carried by Fars, the IRGC said its missiles “successfully hit more than 100 military and security targets in the heart of” Israel, claiming the attacks exposed a “collapse” of Israel’s defence systems. Israeli emergency services earlier said two people were killed by shrapnel in Ramat Gan.

Larijani’s son, aide killed in Israeli attack in Tehran Iranian officials said Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli attack along with his son, Morteza, and one of his aides, according to state media and the Supreme National Security Council. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said the killings would not shake the political system, saying it is built on institutions.

Experts say rooting out corruption in the military remains a priority for China's President Xi.

Projectile hits Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant site, IAEA calls for restraint The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran informed it that a projectile struck the site of the Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, with no damage or injuries reported. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi reiterated a call for maximum restraint during the conflict, warning of the risks of a nuclear accident if hostilities escalate further. The IAEA has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening. No damage to the plant or injuries to staff reported. Director General @RafaelMGrossi reiterates call for maximum restraint during the conflict to prevent risk of a… pic.twitter.com/fhze0vOqrQ March 18, 2026

SYDNEY, March 18 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said an Iranian projectile on Wednesday hit near its Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, and that all Australian defence personnel were safe. "There was minor damage to an accommodation block and a medical facility due to a small fire that was created as a result of that projectile hitting on a road leading up to that base," Albanese told reporters in Tasmania. (Reporting by Renju Jose in Sydney; Editing by Himani Sarkar)

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Having failed to clearly define an objective or exit strategy -- and sell the American public on a new war in Iran -- President Donald Trump finds himself at an impasse, mere weeks into the conflict. Add to that the high-profile protest resignation of a senior US counterterrorism official on Tuesday, who said publicly that the Islamic republic posed "no imminent threat to our nation" and he couldn't "in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran."

Who's winning the US-Israel-Iran war and how does it end?  India Today

US Hits Iran Missiles Near Hormuz With 5,000-Pound 'Bunker Buster' Bombs  NDTV

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Thousands dead over war in Iran — biggest casualty is compassion  The Korea Times

CNBC Daily Open: Trump goes alone in the Iran war — as allies spurn requests to join  CNBC

Remarks come as Israeli officials said to assess protesters would be 'slaughtered'; some in Iran reportedly marking Chaharshanbe Suri publicly despite Islamic Republic's warning not to The post PM urges Iranians to celebrate Persian fire festival, in apparent bid to spark protests appeared first on The Times of Israel.

‘Insidious’: Online gamblers threaten reporter over Iran war bets  MS NOW