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Trump Says Iran War Near End; UK Faces Inflation Impact from Middle East Conflict

President Trump declares the Iran war nearly over, while UK officials warn of inflation impacts. Labour faces a rebellion over jury reforms, and a study links daily multivitamins to slower ageing.

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"Trump: Iran war is 'pretty much' over," reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Mail.

Trump Says Iran War Will End Soon; Tehran Vows to Decide Timing Amid Rising Tensions

Donald Trump calls the Iran war a 'short-term excursion' ending soon, while Tehran vows to decide the conflict's duration amid escalating strikes and missile interceptions.

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A pro-government supporter holds up hands painted red in a gesture showing allegiance to new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran amid the Iran war. Follow lives updates on the Middle East crisis.

GPS Jamming Disrupts Maritime Navigation in the Middle East

GPS jamming in the Middle East disrupts maritime navigation, causing safety risks and prompting development of anti-jamming technologies and alternative positioning systems.

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Windward A map of the Iranian coast with blue icons indicating ships, but showing those ships in a circular cluster and on land.

Istanbul's Former Mayor Faces Trial on Extensive Corruption Charges

Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's former mayor, faces over 140 corruption charges in a trial critics say is politically motivated, with prosecutors seeking up to 2,430 years in prison.

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AFP via Getty Images Ekrem Imamoglu gives a speech following municipal elections in Istanbul in 2024. He is holding a microphone in one hand while his other is pointed towards his supporters. He has glasses on and is wearing a white shirt.

Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran’s Supreme Leader; Oil Prices Surge Above $100

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's new supreme leader amid escalating Middle East conflict; oil prices exceed $100 per barrel, triggering global market turmoil and renewed attacks across Gulf states.

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Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed the new supreme leader, after the death of his father in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Follow the latest developments, live.

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s New Supreme Leader?

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been chosen as successor amid controversy over hereditary succession and his low-profile background.

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Tasnim News Agency Mojtaba Khamenei, with a black turban and a brown robe, looks away from the camera

Iranians Describe Overnight Strikes on Oil Depots Amid US-Israel Attacks

Iranians describe overnight US-Israel strikes on Tehran and Karaj oil depots, with reports of explosions, fires, and public reactions amid ongoing conflict.

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Getty Images Plumes of smoke rise over oil depot tanks hit by joint Israel-US strikes overnight near Tehran on 8 March 2026.

Middle East Crisis: China Urges Peace; Trump Claims Iran Is ‘Decimated’

The Middle East conflict intensifies as US and allies consider special forces deployment in Iran. Kuwait and Gulf states face missile attacks. Israel targets Lebanon and Tehran. Trump claims Iran is ‘decimated’ while China urges peace.

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A woman watches smoke rise from a recent airstrike on 7 March, 2026 in Tehran, Iran

UK to Charter Flight from Dubai for British Nationals Amid Regional Conflict

The UK government will charter a flight from Dubai next week to evacuate British nationals amid ongoing regional conflict and air travel disruptions.

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Getty Images Three Emirates planes lined up at Dubai International Airport, a control tower stands in the background.

Iran Vows Continued Self-Defense Amid Ongoing US and Israeli Strikes

Iran's ambassador to the UK states the country will continue defending itself amid ongoing US and Israeli strikes, despite a rare apology to Gulf neighbors. Iran maintains its right to target military bases used against it, as the conflict extends into a second week.

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PA Media Black and white photograph of armed police on the adjoining balcony to the Iranian Embassy, when units of the Special Air Service (SAS) helped police end the six day siege at the building

Voices from Iran: Perspectives During One Week of Conflict

During one week of conflict in Iran, BBC Persian gathered diverse perspectives from citizens and exiles, revealing a complex mix of hope, fear, and uncertainty amid airstrikes and political upheaval.

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Getty Images Men watch from a hillside as a plume of smoke rises after an explosion on 2 March 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Explosions Rock Tehran as Middle East Conflict Enters Second Week

Explosions rocked Tehran as the Middle East conflict entered its second week, with Israel expanding attacks in Lebanon and Iran. The US approved a $151m arms sale to Israel amid rising tensions and casualties on all sides.

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An Iranian woman stands in front of her home, which is damaged in an attack in Tehran, Iran, on Friday on 6 March, 2026.