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Top counterterrorism official resigns, criticises Trump’s Iran war
Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on Tuesday, citing his inability to “in good conscience” support the Trump administration’s war in Iran.
Israeli defence minister claims Iranian security chief killed
The Reuters news agency is reporting that Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, has said Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani had been killed in an Israeli airstrike overnight (see post at 08.56 for more details).
Middle east war: latest situation
Here is the latest situation in the Middle East war on Monday:
Four killed in drone attack on US embassy in Baghdad
Drone and rocket attacks targeted the US embassy in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, early on Tuesday morning, March 17. Simultaneously, another attack on a house, believed to be housing Iranian advisers, killed four people.
Afghanistan claims Pakistan killed 400 in Kabul hospital attack
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan's military of launching an airstrike on a hospital treating drug users in Kabul, killing at least 400 people. Pakistan dismissed the claim as false and aimed at misleading public opinion, saying it only targeted military installations in Kabul and Nangarhar province on Monday, March 16.
4 countries reject Trump's call on Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has called for commercial shipping to remain normal in the Strait of Hormuz, but the UK, Germany, Japan and Australia have rejected the call outright.
Al-Aqsa Mosque remains closed in Ramadan, will stay shut for Eid as well
There is no good news for Palestinians even as the holy Eid-ul-Fitr approaches. Israel has decided to keep the holy Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem closed during the upcoming Eid and beyond.
Bangladeshi among 35 arrested over spreading war-related rumors in UAE
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested 35 people, including a Bangladeshi national, for allegedly spreading false information and rumors about the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Fire in ICU at Odisha hospital kills 10 patients
At least 10 patients have died after a fire broke out in the ICU of the Trauma Centre at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha.
Dubai airport temporarily suspends flights
Flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended on Monday (March 16) following a fire caused by a drone attack near the airport, the Dubai city authorities said.