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Trump urges allies to seize Hormuz strait, France rejects
Tensions between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz have intensified. US President Donald Trump has called for a 'coalition of allies' of several countries to counter Iran's blockade. However, France has made it clear that they are not deploying any new warships to the region.
Israel claims killing of two senior Iranian intelligence officials
Israel has claimed that two senior intelligence officials from Iran were killed in a recent airstrike as part of its ongoing campaign targeting key figures within Iran’s military structure.
Iran demands yuan payments for oil to transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran has indicated it may allow a limited number of oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz in exchange for oil transactions being settled in Chinese currency, yuan.
Iranian army chief vows appropriate response to attack on naval ship in Indian Ocean
Iran has announced it will deliver an appropriate response to the attack on its naval warship 'IRIS Dena' in the Indian Ocean. The country's army chief, Major General Amir Hatami, made the announcement on Saturday.
Missile hits US Embassy compound in Baghdad
A missile struck the compound of the Embassy of the United States in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Saturday (March 14), according to Iraqi security sources.
China pledges $200,000 in emergency aid to Iran
China has announced $200,000 in emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran following damage caused by ongoing US and Israeli military operations.
US amphibious warship carring 2,500 troops heading towards Iran
The United States has deployed about 2,500 Marine troops to the Middle East region amid the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran.
12 medical staff killed in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon
At least 12 medical personnel were killed in Israeli airstrikes on health facilities in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health authorities.
US conducts major airstrike on Iran’s Kharg Island
The United States has carried out a powerful airstrike on military installations on Kharg Island, located near the Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s coast, according to US President Donald Trump.
Islamic nations D-8 summit postponed due to Middle East war
An April summit of the D-8 bloc of Muslim-majority developed countries that includes Iran has been postponed due to the war in the Middle East, host Indonesia said Friday.