
Iran Steps Up Retaliation as U.S. Says War Could Last Weeks
Iran targeted American sites throughout the region as President Trump said the United States was ready for a protracted fight. U.S. embassies and Amazon data centers were among the sites struck.Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026

U.S. Attacks on Iran Test Fragile Truce With China
Beijing has condemned the U.S.-backed strikes on Iran, a close partner. Yet with trade talks looming, it is unlikely to risk a rupture with Washington.By David Pierson
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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The Deadly Cost of the Nigerian Military’s Inaction
The country has one of the most feared armed forces in Africa, yet within its own borders, it has repeatedly failed to stop abductions and attacks.By Saikou Jammeh, Ruth Maclean, Dickson Adama and Ismail Auwal
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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As Europe Seeks Voice in Iran War, German Leader Will Meet Trump
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Washington, long planned, is now likely to be dominated by discussions of the attack, which Europeans did not take part in.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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A Junta Chief Eyes the Title of President
The military ruler of Myanmar, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, is expected to seek a civilian post to add a veneer of legitimacy after sham elections.By Richard C. Paddock
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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As Trump Bombs Iran, America’s Allies Watch Fitfully From Sidelines
Disregarded by President Trump over Iran, Europe’s leaders are adapting to a world in which they are little more than bystanders.By Mark Landler
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Pakistan Strikes Bagram Air Base, Escalating ‘Open War’ With Taliban
Satellite imagery showed flattened warehouses at the base that served as the nerve center of America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan, a prized asset for the Taliban.By Elian Peltier, Christiaan Triebert and Yaqoob Akbary
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Attacks on Iran Heighten Fears in Cuba, Already Under U.S. Pressure
Many Cubans are wondering if the Trump administration plans to target their country’s Communist government next.By Ed Augustin, Frances Robles and David C. Adams
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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What to Know About the Widening Fallout From the Bombing of Iran
The Middle East is facing deaths and destruction as Iran retaliates against a huge American-Israeli military campaign.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Despite Its Weakness, Hezbollah Plunges Lebanon Back Into War
The militant group’s attacks, apparently at the behest of Iran, led to retaliation from Israel and were “practically a suicide mission” for Hezbollah, an analyst said.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Canada’s Leader Hails New Ties With India, Setting Aside Rift Over Killing
Prime Minister Mark Carney focused on business during a meeting with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, with little mention of India’s alleged role in a deadly shooting in 2023.By Ian Austen
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Macron Expands French Nuclear Arsenal and Vows Protection for Neighbors
The announcement was a significant step in forging a European deterrent as Russia grows more aggressive and the U.S. steps back.By Mark Landler
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Afghanistan Says Pakistan Tried to Strike Prized Air Base
Afghan officials said they had thwarted a Pakistani airstrike on the former U.S. base, Bagram airfield, amid an intensifying campaign that has targeted dozens of military sites across the country.By Elian Peltier and Safiullah Padshah
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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‘It’s Surreal’: Iranians in Disbelief After Supreme Leader Is Killed
Large crowds of people celebrated the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in American and Israeli strikes, while many others gathered to mourn.By Christina Goldbaum and Kiana Hayeri
Published on : Sun Mar 01 2026
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Israeli Forces Advance in Lebanon and Seize Land, as Hezbollah’s Fight Escalates
The Israeli military said troops advanced to protect border towns from Hezbollah attacks, spurring fears that the government is weighing a wider ground war.By Aaron Boxerman and Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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By Aaron Boxerman, Helene Cooper and Yan Zhuang
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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As Trump Scrambles the World Order, Can Germany Learn the Language of Hard Power?
In the wake of the U.S. bombing of Iran and its dismissal of European allies, an anxious continent’s best chance at security runs through its largest economy.By Elisabeth Zerofsky
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock
A protracted conflict in the Middle East risks a spike in energy prices and broader inflation.By Peter S. Goodman
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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IranTrump, Donald J

‘Pray We Make It Through the Night’: Iran’s Capital Under Siege
Many residents of Tehran managed to get out of town when the U.S. and Israel attack began, but others who could not described living under bombardment.By Farnaz Fassihi and Arash Khamooshi
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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Under Pressure from Trump, Cuban Leader Calls for ‘Urgent’ Economic Change
President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the private sector needed more autonomy, as the island confronts a U.S. oil blockade that has deepened a humanitarian crisis.By Luis Ferré-Sadurní and David C. Adams
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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U.S. Embassy in Saudi Capital Hit by 2 Drones on Tuesday, Kingdom Says
Americans in Riyadh and other cities were advised to shelter in place immediately.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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Trump Embraces U.S. Military Power After Years of Caution
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq offered a stark lesson in the limits of military force. The Iran attacks suggest an era of postwar wariness is over.By Greg Jaffe
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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Eliminating Iran’s Ballistic Missiles Could Be Difficult
Much of Tehran’s arsenal of missiles may be hidden underground, making it harder to destroy.By John Ismay
Published on : Tue Mar 03 2026
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The Legality, or Illegality, of Killing a Foreign Leader, Explained
The United States and Israel started a war with Iran by killing its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.By Charlie Savage
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Rwanda, Saying It Sabotaged Trump Peace Deal
Rwanda’s government responded by claiming the sanctions unjustly targeted only one party to the conflict and misrepresented the facts.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Trump Signals U.S. Is Prepared for Long War Against Iran
President Trump also declined to rule out sending ground troops into Iran as the conflict spread into the Gulf countries and Lebanon and Israel exchanged strikes.By Shawn McCreesh, Tyler Pager, Eric Schmitt, Helene Cooper and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Rubio Warns ‘Hardest Hits’ on Iran Lie Ahead and Offers Conflicting Rationales
The secretary of state signaled that an escalation in Iran was likely and said the attacks underway were both pre-emptive and defensive, describing a far more extensive mission than was initially laid out.By Robert Jimison and Megan Mineiro
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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U.S. University Campuses in Mideast Move Classes Online as War Spreads
A number of major universities with campuses in Qatar and other nations are operating remotely as the conflict expands throughout the region.By Mark Arsenault and Alan Blinder
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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A top Iranian official pledges attacks on tankers looking to pass through Strait of Hormuz.
By Peter Eavis and Parin Behrooz
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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U.S. Military Death Toll Rises to 6
The number of U.S. service members killed in the first three days of the war grew as officials said the remains of two more troops had been recovered.By Helene Cooper
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Conflict Spreads Across the Gulf
Iran is expanding the conflict to put pressure on the U.S. and its allies.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Attack on U.S.-Flagged Oil Tanker in Bahrain Kills Shipyard Worker
It is not clear who attacked the tanker, Stena Imperative. Its U.S. operator, Crowley, described “aerial impacts” and said that a fire on board was quickly extinguished.By Christiaan Triebert and Peter Eavis
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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As Maduro and Khamenei Learned, It’s Harder Than Ever for Leaders to Hide
A surge in sensors and cameras, combined with artificial intelligence, has transformed U.S. intelligence’s ability to locate foreign heads of state. Add to that an American president willing to capture or kill them.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Khamenei, AliMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J

Palestinian Brothers Killed as Settler Violence Surges in the West Bank
Israeli extremists appear to have escalated their campaign to take over more of the occupied lands as world attention shifts to the war with Iran.By Isabel Kershner and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Qatar Says Its Air Force Shot Down Two Iranian Bomber Jets
It was the first report in this conflict of Iran attempting to attack its Persian Gulf neighbors with warplanes. The incident indicates a sharp escalation in tensions between Iran and Qatar.By Adam Rasgon and Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Satellite Images Show Burning Iranian Naval Ships
Smoke billows from at least four military ships that have burned for more than 24 hours, according to images released on Monday.By Christoph Koettl
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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How Trump Decided to Go to War
President Trump’s embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations. Few of the president’s advisers voiced opposition.By Mark Mazzetti, Julian E. Barnes, Tyler Pager, Edward Wong, Eric Schmitt and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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Dubai Says ‘Limited’ Flights Have Resumed From Its Airports
Emirates and FlyDubai said they were making a small number of flights to and from Dubai starting Monday night after shutting down because of airstrikes in the region.By Jenny Gross and Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Mon Mar 02 2026
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