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March 17, 2026

The original sin: How Churchill’s oil and Khomeini’s vision fuelled decades of Middle East turmoil

The war in Iran did not begin with a missile strike or a declaration. It began in the sweltering August of 1953, in the offices of a CIA operative...

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March 17, 2026

Egypt permanently designates senior Muslim Brotherhood figures as terrorists

Egypt has formally designated several senior figures from the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorists on a “permanent and definitive” basis, following final court rulings, authorities announced. The Office for Regulating...

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March 17, 2026

Mohsen Rezaei appointed military adviser to Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran has appointed former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohsen Rezaei as a military adviser to Mojtaba Khamenei, according to Iranian state media. The move marks Rezaei’s return...

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March 17, 2026

Israel shocked by Hezbollah capabilities amid fears of prolonged war

Signs of growing shock within Israeli political and military circles are emerging over Hezbollah’s military capabilities, with officials acknowledging that previous intelligence assessments may have significantly underestimated the group’s...

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March 17, 2026

Tehran warns US against attacks on Kharg Island oil facilities

Tehran has warned the United States that it will respond if there are any new attacks on its oil facilities on Kharg Island, Iranian Armed Forces spokesman Abu al-Fazl...

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March 17, 2026

Palestinian student Leqaa Kordia released from US detention after a year

The family and legal team of Palestinian national Leqaa Kordia, 33, have expressed strong relief after she was released from custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following...

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March 17, 2026

Drones intercepted near US embassy in Baghdad as explosions strike Erbil

Air defence systems intercepted drones near the US embassy in central Baghdad early on Tuesday, according to widely shared footage. Initial reports indicate heightened security measures and heavy aircraft...

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March 17, 2026

Pezeshkian sets terms for ceasefire talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said there was no point in talking about stopping attacks unless there were guarantees that Iran would not face further aggression. In a post on...

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March 17, 2026

Fatwa urges Eid prayers near Al-Aqsa Mosque amid ongoing closure

Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, the preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque and former Mufti of Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories, has issued a fatwa (religious ruling) calling on Muslims to perform Eid...

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March 17, 2026

Ireland rules out joining mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said on Monday that Ireland would not take part in a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following a US call to deploy...

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