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Pentagon prepares for massive "final blow" of Iran war

Multiple scenarios under consideration involve thousands of boots on the ground.

Axios · Mar 26

Bab al-Mandeb: How the 'Gate of Tears' may emerge as Iran’s second choke point after Hormuz

Iran has issued a stern warning, threatening to disrupt the vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait if the US and Israel attempt a ground invasion of Iranian territory, including Kharg Island. This move, coupled with existing control over the Strait of Hormuz, could significantly escalate economic disruption. Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen are…

The Times of India · Mar 26

Iran war has raised risk of attack in Britain, top terror chief warns

‘I think it would be very surprising if the events in the Middle East didn’t have an impact on the UK’ - Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor

Evening Standard · Mar 26

Gulf states 'losing patience' with Iran, could join US-Israel war against Tehran: Report

Iran’s Gulf neighbours are weighing the possibility of joining the United States-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic but could be pushed further into entering the conflict if Tehran follows through on its threats to target their critical infrastructure, according to people familiar with the situation.

The Times of India · Mar 26

Thursday briefing: Why ​most Israelis ​back the ​conflict​ with Iran, even as international support wanes

In today’s newsletter: Th​is new war has exposed widening fractures between Israel and its allies, ​and the country finds itself increasingly out of step with global opinion

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26

Iran and US harden positions as Tehran keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States hardened their positions as diplomacy aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the war appeared to be faltering

The Independent UK · Mar 26

US-Iran mediation: JD Vance might visit Pakistan over weekend to talk it out with Tehran

US vice president JD Vance might visit Pakistan this week for crucial talks aimed at de-escalating the Middle East conflict with Iran. This potential visit, part of backchannel diplomacy, follows indications that Iran prefers negotiating through Vance. Pakistan has offered to host these sensitive discussions, even as the US maintains…

The Times of India · Mar 26

The Latest: Trump says Iran is eager to make deal after Tehran dismisses his ceasefire plan

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a deal to end the Iran war is near, after Tehran dismissed his 15-point ceasefire plan and issued its own sweeping demands to stop fighting as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive

The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Blasts heard in southern Beirut – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 26