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Iran death toll reaches 555 as US, Israel escalate attacks
Civilian deaths are growing as more attacks are reported in the capital and other parts of the country.
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Iran attacking regional US assets in "a war of wills and attrition"
Israel's military said on March 2nd there was no reason to launch a ground invasion of Lebanon "imminently" after an overnight attack from Lebanese armed group Hezbollah prompted Israel to retaliate…
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Lebanon: Dozens dead after Israeli strikes
Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, after the Iran-backed group launched missiles and drones towards Israel in retaliation for the killing…
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Strait of Hormuz closure sparks concern over possible global oil shock
The conflict in Iran is leading to fears of a new global oil shock. Crude futures spiked by some 8% on March 2nd as Iranian attacks on tanker ships in the Strait of Hormuz have resulted in the effective…
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Iran, Israel and US settle into possibility of a long conflict
Following an exchange of airstrikes between Israel and Hezbollah, Tel Aviv said there was no reason for now for a ground invasion of Lebanon. Although this seems like a break in the country, there is…
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What is Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard Corps?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is now the most powerful organisation in Iran. Created in the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, they are the regime's armed wing, charged with defending…
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination will likely backfire. Here is why
Assassinations provide a short-term political boost but lead to long-term disaster.
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Donald Trump urges Iranian military forces to surrender
US President Donald Trump says he sees three 'choices' of who could lead Iran in an interview with the New York Times. There are still no concrete plans in place and both sides are continuing strikes…
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Who will lead Iran following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei sets in motion a formal succession process that could have significant implications for the country's political stability, its sanctions and already…
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India, Canada aim for trade pact by year end, agree uranium deal
Bilateral trade expected to hit $50bn by 2030, says Indian PM Modi as he hosts his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney.
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Iranian cities and military assets hit by new strikes
Iran's security chief has vowed to not negotiate with the US as Tehran came under heavy attack overnight on March 1st. Israel launched new air strikes targeting the capital before expanding its military…
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Dozens dead in Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire
At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon and around 150 people have been injured. Israel and Hezbollah have been trading tit for tat strikes, began by the militant group in response…
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