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Trump: Iran War 'Near End' as Iran Fires 37th Wave
Trump said the Iran conflict is nearing an end even as Iran launched its 37th wave of missile and drone strikes across the region and local officials reported more than 1,300 deaths in Iran and 570 in
MAGA Splits Over Trump Backing Israel in Iran War
Trump's decision to back Israel in a war with Iran is fracturing the MAGA coalition, with top right-wing influencers openly breaking from the GOP and Gallup data showing the steepest drop in American
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei leader as war escalates
Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader, intensifying a ten‑day war that has already spiked oil prices above $100, drawn U.S. and Israeli strikes, and sparked civilian casualties acr
US Defense Stocks Hit All-Time Highs Amid Iran War
Major US defense companies agreed to "quadruple production" of weaponry after a White House meeting with Trump, as their stocks hit all-time highs driven by billions spent on the war with Iran.
India Allows Iranian Warships Dock Before US Sub Sinks
India allowed three Iranian warships to dock in its ports in early March, days before a US submarine torpedoed the Iris Dena in international waters, sparking scrutiny of India's maritime decisions am
China Accelerates Military Build‑up After Iran Strikes
Beijing sees the US Iran strikes as a wake‑up call, prompting a push to accelerate its military expansion and devise layered support for Iran, reshaping its great‑power strategy and diplomatic posture
Japan to Deploy Counter‑Strike Missiles in Kumamoto
Japan announced it will position Type 12 surface‑to‑ship missiles with a 1,000 km range in Kumamoto by the end of March, expanding its counter‑strike capability as China steps up naval activity in the
Kyiv heat crisis after Russian strikes, $100M scandal
Kyiv's residents face a deepening winter emergency as relentless Russian attacks cripple the city’s power grid, while a $100 million energy‑sector corruption scandal erodes public trust and hampers re
Choe Hyon Completes Sea Trials; Kim Plans 10 New Destroyers
North Korea's 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon completed its first self-powered sea trials and a strategic cruise missile launch under Kim Jong Un's supervision on March 3-4, showcasing extensive VLS mod
Trump’s Iran strike cuts U.S. leverage in Ukraine talks
Trump’s launch of a U.S. strike on Iran has upended his own peace‑building agenda, weakening American leverage, eroding U.S. credibility, and complicating efforts to secure a ceasefire for the Ukraine
Iran hits 9 countries after US‑Israel strike
After a joint U.S.–Israeli strike killed Iran’s supreme leader, Tehran unleashed hundreds of missiles and drones on Israel and nine Gulf nations, igniting civilian casualties, airport closures, a Duba
Israel Strikes Tehran Again, Oil Tops $114 as War Escalates
Israel launched a second wave of "broad strikes" on Tehran as the war entered its second week, with Iran vowing heavier one-ton-warhead missiles, France preparing a mission to reopen the Strait of Hor
US Iran War Forces Japan, South Korea to Boost Defense
The United States’ war on Iran is stretching its military resources, forcing Japan and South Korea to confront a strategic crossroads between deepening defense cooperation against China and North Kore
Centcom issues safety warning to Iranian civilians
U.S. Central Command issued a direct safety warning to Iranian civilians on March 8, 2026, accusing Iran's government of using heavily populated areas for military operations amid the ongoing U.S. con
U.S. 'Dismayed' as Israel Strikes 30 Iran Fuel Depots
The U.S. is 'dismayed' by Israel's strikes on 30 Iranian fuel depots Saturday, which went far beyond what Washington expected despite advance military notice, marking the first significant disagreemen
China’s Wang Yi Flags Iran Crisis Before Trump Visit
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi signaled a cautious stance on the Iran crisis ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned Beijing visit, urging an end to the war and warning against a return to law‑of‑
Brazil, China, Russia Condemn Iran Strikes; BRICS
A rift within the BRICS bloc has emerged regarding the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, revealing a lack of unified condemnation despite Iran's membership. While **Brazil, China, and Russia** have denoun
Wang Yi warns Japan, pushes South China Sea code
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned Japan that its future relations with China depend on its choices, reiterated Taiwan’s status as an internal matter, and urged the Philippines to cooperate on a
U.S. and Israel weigh special‑ops raid on Iran's uranium
The United States and Israel are weighing a covert special‑operations mission to seize or dilute Iran’s 450 kg of 60%‑enriched uranium, a step President Trump has hinted could be taken after Iran’s mi
Russia strikes Kharkiv, kills 10 in apartment attack
Russia launched a deadly missile strike on Kharkiv, killing at least 10 people in an apartment building, while also targeting Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions. These coordinated attacks underscore Rus
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