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đź“…March 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Escalating US-Israel war with Iran dominates headlines, with strikes, protests for regime change, and global reactions; Ukraine and Lebanon conflicts continue amid shifting diplomacy.
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US Warns Iran of 'Biggest Bombing' as Explosions Rock Tehran

The US has warned Iran that the 'biggest bombing' of the war is coming following fresh Israeli strikes on Tehran overnight. President Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender and approves $129 million arms sale to Israel. Iran's president rejected the demand on state TV.Source 1Source 3Source 7

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Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah Displace Thousands in Beirut and Eastern Lebanon

Israel ramps up strikes and clashes with Hezbollah in eastern Lebanon, killing dozens and displacing thousands from Beirut strongholds. Netanyahu vows to continue the war and eradicate the Iranian regime, claiming control of Tehran's airspace.Source 1Source 7

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Iranian Drone Attack Suspends Flights at Dubai Airport

Iran launched a drone attack that suspended flights at Dubai International Airport, with Euronews journalists sheltering amid the chaos. The international community condemns Iran's drone strike on Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan region.Source 1Source 3

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Pro-Monarchy and Pro-Democracy Protests Sweep Europe for Iran

Pro-monarchy supporters of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and pro-democracy protesters gathered across Europe, including Paris, to back regime change in Iran after Supreme Leader Khamenei's death. Demonstrations support NCRI's provisional government as a democratic alternative.Source 1Source 3Source 5Source 7

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Russian Strikes Kill Nine Across Ukraine

Russian strikes killed nine people in Ukraine, including in Kyiv, Sumy, and other regions, as global attention shifts to the Iran war. Zelenskyy calls on partners for response amid ongoing conflict.Source 1Source 3

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Iranian-Americans Rally in DC for Regime Change

Hundreds of Iranian-Americans rallied on Capitol Hill, chanting for regime change by the Iranian people and supporting NCRI leader Maryam Rajavi's provisional government. The protests follow US strikes and Trump's call for Iranians to reclaim their country.Source 5

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Trump Rejects UK Aircraft Carriers in Gulf War

President Trump mocked UK PM Keir Starmer on Truth Social, rejecting deployment of British carriers to the US-Israeli war with Iran, stating 'we don't need people that join wars after we've already won.' Starmer had initially refused involvement.Source 7

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Netanyahu Pledges to Liberate Iranians from 'Yoke of Tyranny'

Israeli PM Netanyahu addressed Iranians directly, stating the 'moment of truth' is coming as Israel helps liberate them from tyranny, following successful bombing campaigns gaining airspace control over Tehran.Source 7

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China's Wang Yi Calls for Ceasefire and End to Iran Hostilities

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged all sides to stop fighting, respect sovereignty, reject force, and pursue political settlement in Iran, emphasizing noninterference and major powers' constructive roles.Source 9

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Ukraine-Russia-US Trilateral Talks Postponed Indefinitely Due to Iran War

Scheduled trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, Russia, and the US were postponed due to the Iran situation and shifting security context. Peace prospects dim as Russia prepares spring offensives without winter gains.Source 2

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MEK Supporters Rally in London and Gothenburg for NCRI Government

PMOI/MEK supporters rallied in London and Gothenburg backing NCRI's provisional government as Iran's democratic path post-Khamenei, calling for overthrow of the clerical regime.Source 5

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Iceland Plans EU Membership Referendum in August

Iceland announces plans for an August referendum on resuming EU membership negotiations amid global geopolitical shifts.Source 1