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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war entering ‘decisive phase’, Israel says, as attacks continue
Washington’s embassy in Iraq was hit by a drone, while clouds of black smoke rose over the Fujairah energy facility in the UAE.
14 Mar 2026 - 11:51PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Hamas calls on Iran to ‘avoid targeting neighbouring countries’
14 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
2 members of Iran-linked group killed in predawn blasts on Iraqi capital
14 Mar 2026 - 11:35AM
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War and conflict
Opinion
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US-Israeli war on Iran makes a mockery of global governance rules
Inevitably, the world will be split between those committed to peace and harmony, and those who want to fight to secure dominance.
13 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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Middle East
US military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, killing all 6 aboard
The KC-135 aircraft was part of the operation against Iran but the crash was not due to ‘hostile fire’, US Central Command said.
13 Mar 2026 - 11:01PM
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Nordic nations
Trio with Iraq links arrested for ‘terrorist bombing’ of US embassy in Norway
The siblings are Norwegian citizens, and police are investigating if they were working on their own or on orders from a foreign entity.
12 Mar 2026 - 2:47AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump threatens ‘death, fire, and fury’ as US destroys 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels
After reports of mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz, the US unleashes its ‘most intense’ day of strikes on Iran since the war began.
11 Mar 2026 - 5:48PM
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China trade
China’s oil-import surge seen shielding economy with 120-day buffer
Crude volumes rose sharply in January and February as Beijing amassed reserves, pre-empting Mideast risks, and analysts say it provides a strong buffer for global supply disruptions.
10 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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Casualty figures across the Middle East as Iran war enters second week
Since the launch of ‘Operation Epic Fury’, casualties have mounted across the region, with civilians in Iran and Lebanon bearing the brunt.
10 Mar 2026 - 1:11PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Where things stand after another weekend of war in the Middle East
As Mojtaba Khamenei takes the helm in Tehran, regional casualties climb and oil prices surge in a conflict that enters its 10th day on Monday.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:13PM
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Middle East
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?
A power broker with deep Revolutionary Guard ties, the 56-year-old cleric takes command of a nation under fire after a week of devastating air strikes.
9 Mar 2026 - 7:54PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran strikes on desalination plants threaten Arab states’ water supplies
In Kuwait, about 90 per cent of drinking water comes from desalination, along with roughly 86 per cent in Oman and about 70 per cent in Saudi Arabia.
9 Mar 2026 - 10:22AM
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My Take
My Take
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An America in decline will keep losing wars to weaker foes – including in Iran
When battles become a matter of choice rather than necessity or survival, US leaders have a preternatural ability to choose badly and undermine their own country.
9 Mar 2026 - 10:39AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump’s ‘feeling’-driven Iran war cops criticism for ‘arrogant’ messaging
The conflict started by the US president lacks clear rationale, stoking public opposition and economic concerns amid rising fuel prices.
7 Mar 2026 - 3:53PM
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South Korea
Seoul’s missile shield vs Iranian barrage: the fight to protect UAE’s skies
Abu Dhabi wants faster Cheongung-II missile battery deliveries from Seoul amid 96 per cent interception success against Iranian attacks.
7 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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Australia
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Australia needs to make its stance on the Iran attacks known
By refusing to condemn these legally baseless strikes, the Albanese government risks choosing ‘might is right’ over the UN Charter.
7 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Disappointing’: Americans recall desperate, self-funded escapes from Mideast
‘Everyone’s been sending each other resources because, quite frankly, the US has not done a single thing in any capacity,’ a traveller says.
7 Mar 2026 - 11:35AM
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Iran
How far could the war with Iran spread beyond the Middle East?
From Turkey and the Caucasus to South Asia, analysts warn the war could ignite new flashpoints along regional fault lines.
6 Mar 2026 - 6:29PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
A guide to how the Iran war has ricocheted across the Middle East and beyond
From sunken warships to closed airspaces, here is a country-by-country breakdown of the conflict’s impact so far.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:01AM
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Israel-Iran conflict
Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by Nato
A Turkish official said the missile had been ‘aimed at a base in Greek Cyprus but veered off course’.
5 Mar 2026 - 12:40AM
US, Israel war on Iran
US and Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation: sources
The prospect of Kurdish groups operating inside Iran signals US consideration for a ground uprising.
4 Mar 2026 - 12:33PM
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Maritime mayhem: shipping firms halt Gulf routes amid regional military strikes
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz see vessels diverted and bookings suspended, as companies impose emergency fees of up to US$4,000 per unit.
4 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war: France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier heads to the Mediterranean
Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar systems have also been deployed in the Middle East.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:02AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Opinion
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US war on Iran isn’t likely to go as planned
US war planners have overlooked viewing their adversary through realpolitik in the past. They now face a far more organised opponent.
3 Mar 2026 - 9:50PM
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Hong Kong transport
Over 580 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East and seeking help
Cathay Pacific has extended flight suspensions to Dubai and Riyadh until March 14.
4 Mar 2026 - 2:48AM
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War and conflict
Editorial
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Strikes on Iran may complicate US-China ties
No significant impact expected on China’s, or Hong Kong’s, economy from the most recent conflict in the Middle East.
3 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
China energy security
China faces oil squeeze after US-Israel strikes on Iran
Replacing discounted oil supplies from Iran would be a headache for China as Russia is already making up the loss of shipments from Venezuela.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:03PM
Cathay Pacific
432 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East and 47 flights cancelled
Cathay Pacific also suspends Dubai and Riyadh flights, as attacks force countries to close airspace.
2 Mar 2026 - 11:04PM
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