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Internal political tensions, regional proxy conflicts, and international standoffs regarding Iran's nuclear program and geopolitical influence.

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Romania made formal request to become member of IEA, chief says

Romania made formal request to become member of IEA, chief says Romania has made a formal request to become a member of the International Energy Agency, its chief Fatih Birol said on Friday in a post on social media platform X, adding he welcomed the request. Romanian President Nicusor Dan said on Wednesday that American refuelling planes, monitoring equipment and satellite communications could use Romanian military bases during the US offensive in Iran.

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In photos: Al-Quds Day protests in Iran

In photos: Al-Quds Day protests in Iran A woman holds a photo of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) in Tehran, Iran, 13 March, 2026. (Reuters/Alaa Al Marjani) Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran, 13 March, 2026.

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Sri Lanka: Bodies of 84 sailors from the Iranian frigate torpedoed by the United States repatriated Friday

Sri Lanka: Bodies of 84 sailors from the Iranian frigate torpedoed by the United States repatriated Friday The bodies of 84 Iranian sailors recovered off the coast of Sri Lanka after their frigate was torpedoed by an American submarine on 4 March will be repatriated to Iran on Friday, according to the Sri Lankan foreign ministry. “All the required local procedures have been completed and the (bodies of the) Iranians are being transported to a special plane for repatriation,” a spokesman for the

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IRGC threatens harsher crackdown if protests return

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IRGC threatens harsher crackdown if protests return

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps warned on Thursday that opponents could face a blow “even stronger than January 8,” signaling the possibility of a renewed and harsher crackdown if street protests resume.

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Iran Red Crescent says nearly 20,000 homes damaged in attacks

Iran Red Crescent says nearly 20,000 homes damaged in attacks Nearly 20,000 residential units in Iran have been damaged in attacks, according to the head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society, state news agency IRNA reported.   The report said, “24,531 civilian units have been damaged in various sectors, of which 19,775 units are residential.

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More than 24,000 civilian units damaged in Iran, Red Crescent says

More than 24,000 civilian units damaged in Iran, Red Crescent says More than 24,000 civilian units have been damaged across various sectors in Iran, including 19,775 residential units, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society said, according to IRNA. The report said 4,511 business units were also damaged, which could have significant economic and livelihood consequences for residents.

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Iran Red Crescent says nearly 20,000 homes damaged in attacks

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Red Cross Society of China to provide $200,000 to Iran for humanitarian assistance

Red Cross Society of China to provide $200,000 to Iran for humanitarian assistance China’s foreign ministry said it will continue to provide assistance needed “in the spirit of humanity” to support the Iranian people in overcoming difficulties. The ministry added that the Red Cross Society of China will provide $200,000 to the Iranian Red Crescent.

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IRGC threatens stronger response to 'instillation of fear and street riots'

IRGC threatens stronger response to 'instillation of fear and street riots' The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that any renewed protests in the country would face a harsher response than the previous crackdown in January, in which thousands were killed. In a statement, IRGC said “the evil enemy, failing to achieve its field battle goals, is once again pursuing the instillation of fear and street riots,” and vowed to deliver “a stronger blow than on January 8” if fresh unrest bre

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Strikes on Tehran continue as war enters 14th day

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Strikes on Tehran continue as war enters 14th day

(Al Jazeera English) US and Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran and nearby cities on day 14 of the conflict. IRGC launches wave 44 retaliatory strikes on Israel.

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IDF continues waves of strikes against IRGC in Iran

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Trump says Iran leadership wiped out, navy and air force destroyed

Trump says Iran leadership wiped out, navy and air force destroyed  US President Donald Trump on Friday said that America is "completely destroying the terrorist regime in Iran militarily, economically and in every other way".   He said that "Iran's leaders have been wiped off the face of the earth," adding that "the Iranian navy has been destroyed, the air force no longer exists, and their missiles, drones, and everything they own are being annihilated," as he put it.

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Iran war: What is happening on day 14 of US-Israel attacks?

Israel strikes Tehran as Iran retaliates across the Gulf; Hormuz disruption pushes oil prices higher and tensions rise.

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Morning recap

Morning recap Good morning, Middle East Eye readers,  Here are some of the latest key updates from the Iran war: Saudi Arabia says a drone was shot down while attempting to approach the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh. The Israeli army has claimed to hit “more than 200 targets in western and central Iran” in the past day.

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No need for ground troops in Iran, US Senator Lindsey Graham says

No need for ground troops in Iran, US Senator Lindsey Graham says US Senator Lindsey Graham on Friday said that there was no ‘need’ for ground troops to be deployed to Iran, adding that war will continue for weeks. “I don’t see this conflict ending today,” the Republican Senator told reporters in Washington, DC.

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Iran war nears two weeks with no signs of letting up

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Oil stays above $100 a barrel amid Iran’s stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz

Energy markets remain on tenterhooks as the prospect of prolonged war in the Middle East grows.

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Powerful explosions hit Tehran, homes reported shaking

Powerful explosions hit Tehran, homes reported shaking US and Israeli strikes hit parts of Tehran on Friday, Iranian media reported, with powerful explosions shaking homes across the capital. Iran’s Fars news agency said residents in several areas reported their houses shaking due to the intensity of the blasts.

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US issues 30-day waiver allowing countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil

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US issues 30-day waiver allowing countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil

US issues 30-day waiver allowing countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil The United States issued a 30-day waiver allowing countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil currently stranded at sea, in a move aimed at stabilising global energy markets shaken by the war involving Iran, Reuters news agency reported. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the measure was intended to ease supply pressures as oil prices surged following disruptions in the Middle East, as shipping through the Str

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Woman and child killed in Israeli strikes on residential building in Iran

Woman and child killed in Israeli strikes on residential building in Iran A woman and a child were killed overnight during an Israeli air strike targeting a residential building in the city of Arak, western Iran, Al Jazeera Arabic reported.   The city’s deputy governor said that 35 other people were also wounded in the attack.

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