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Civilian Toll Rises in Tehran Amid Strikes; Families Trapped Under Rubble

Tehran faces rising civilian casualties as US and Israeli strikes target regime-linked sites embedded in residential areas, causing widespread destruction and deepening public fear amid limited safety measures.

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BBC About six people in green jackets look through the rubble outside a building. The remains of two windows with vertical white bars across the holes can be seen. Another three men are looking on and a woman walks past.

Why Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz Is Currently So Difficult

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for 20% of the world's oil, is effectively closed as Iran controls ship passage. The conflict's impact spans from Middle East airstrikes and drone attacks to global trade disruptions and civilian evacuations.

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UN Rights Chief Urges US to Complete Probe into Deadly Iran School Strike

UN human rights chief urges US to complete and publish investigation into deadly missile strike on Iranian school that killed over 160, including 110 children, amid calls for transparency and justice.

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Anadolu via Getty Images A bombed-out school surrounded by rubble, with children's illustrations painted on an adjacent gate.

Trump Extends Pause on Iran Energy Attacks Amid Diplomacy and Military Buildup

Trump extends a 10-day pause on attacking Iran's energy sector amid ongoing diplomacy and military troop movements, maintaining current tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

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AFP via Getty Images US President Donald Trump speaks into a microphone from the Oval Office. Photo: 24 March 2026.

Marco Rubio Meets G7 Foreign Ministers to Address Iran Conflict and Global Concerns

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with G7 foreign ministers in France to discuss the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, regional stability, and the war in Ukraine, amid concerns over global economic impacts and energy supply disruptions.

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Reuters A row of the leaders stood in a line facing forward and smiling. They're on a short stage and are dressed smartly. A fancy old stone building with archways is in the background

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia Sign Deal to Share Drone Defense Technology

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed a deal to share drone defense expertise amid similar missile threats. Ukrainian firms await government approval for Gulf exports, while US considers redirecting arms due to Iran conflict.

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Reuters Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz. The pair are seated in elaborate chairs with a silver-and-gold table between them. The room they are in is palatial, with a gold-and-black printed pattern on the walls. Zelensky is wearing an all-black outfit with a jacket, and the Deputy Governor wears a red-and-white traditional headscarf.

Trump Extends Pause on Iran Strikes; Houthis See No Need to Halt Red Sea Shipping

Donald Trump extends pause on strikes against Iran’s energy sites amid ongoing talks. Yemen’s Houthis see no reason to halt Red Sea shipping. UAE pushes for international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil prices impact global markets.

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Rocket trails are seen in the sky amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya

Middle East Crisis: Trump Sees Iran Willing to Negotiate; China Notes Hope for Talks

China sees hope for Middle East peace amid ongoing conflict. Trump insists Iran wants a deal despite Tehran’s initial rejection. Israel expands strikes; Gulf states remain skeptical. Oil prices stay high amid uncertainty.

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Shattered glass litter nearly a deserted street on the entrance of Beirut southern suburb, a stronghold of pro-Iranian Hezbollah in Lebanon. Follow the latest developments in the Iran war and Middle East crisis, live.

Middle East Conflict Disrupts Gulf Aviation Hubs and Global Air Travel

The Middle East conflict has severely disrupted Gulf aviation hubs, threatening the successful Gulf model and potentially raising global airfares. Recovery depends on conflict duration and restoring traveler confidence.

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BBC Two treated images. One shows a plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran. The other shows a airliner ascending to sky.

US-Iran Peace Talks: Conflicting Claims and Regional Stakes Explained

US and Iran offer conflicting accounts on peace talks amid ongoing Gulf conflict. The US proposes a 15-point plan; Iran demands war reparations and regional authority. Gulf states watch anxiously as tensions persist, with US military deployments increasing the stakes.

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Reuters Two women crouch at the grave of a relative in a cemetary in Tehran on 16 March

Iran Rejects US 15-Point Peace Plan Amid Ongoing Conflict, State Media Reports

Iran rejects US President Trump's 15-point peace plan to end the war, outlining five conditions including reparations and control over the Strait of Hormuz. The US plan demands Iran halt nuclear and missile programs and reopen the strait. Talks remain uncertain amid ongoing conflict.

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Reuters Three emergency workers in red uniforms stand near a yellow digger as it removes rubble

US Troops Deploy to Gulf Amid Iran Tensions; Strictly Misses Bafta Nominations

US troops deploy to the Gulf amid Iran tensions as energy subsidies target middle-income households. Mo Salah leaves Liverpool; Strictly Come Dancing misses Bafta nominations for the first time in eight years.

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The headline on the front page of i Paper reads: "US troops gather in Gulf, as Trump's deadline nears."

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