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Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes after first exchange of fire since truce
Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.
June 8, 2026Qatar PM urges de‑escalation amid Iran conflict, Sky News says - Reuters
Qatar PM urges de‑escalation amid Iran conflict, Sky News says Reuters
March 8, 2026Exclusive: US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say Reuters
March 6, 2026We still have no idea where this war is heading
It's hard to predict how the war will end - but those fighting know how they would like it to.
March 3, 2026What we know after latest escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - though the physical impact remains unclear.
February 27, 2026US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions - Reuters
US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions Reuters
February 23, 2026Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy - Reuters
Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy Reuters
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Iran's miscalculation has 'destroyed everything', Qatar's PM says
In an exclusive interview, Qatar's prime minister delivered a blunt message from the Gulf to Iran: the attacks must stop. Lead world news presenter @SkyYaldaHakim Monday 9 March 2026 0
US probes 'likely' role in Iran school strike - Reuters
US military investigators believe it is likely that American forces were responsible for an apparent strike on a girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, that killed scores of children, though they have
We still have no idea where this war is heading
We are not long in to this new war between the United States, Israel and Iran. It is already a regional war, after Iran's decision to attack Arab states who are US allies as well as Iran's neighbours
Pakistan declares "open war" with Afghanistan amid unprecedented escalation between the neighbors
Updated on: February 27, 2026 / 12:27 PM EST / CBS/AFP Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan Friday, including the capital Kabul, with Islamabad's defense minister declaring the ne
US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Beirut amid regional tensions
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Trump pushes US towards war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of US President Donald Trump, in Tehran, Iran, on Feb 17. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Feb 21, 2026, 02