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The focus of the Middle East war shifts to Lebanon as Israel plans to occupy southern parts of the country. Source link

The US president suggests a mystery gift “worth a tremendous amount” is aiding diplomatic efforts to end the war, and comes as he reportedly prepares to send a major airborne force to the region. Source link

A former Iranian environment boss says strikes, and threatened strikes, on energy and water facilities across the Middle East are on a scale never seen before. Source link

Israel’s defence minister has announced plans for his country’s military to take control of southern Lebanon, from the Israeli border — known as the Blue Line — to the Litani River. Source link

A key factor for shares, bonds, commodities and currencies remains consistently unchanged — the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed. Source link

Amid war and repression, Iranians cling to hope with the celebration of Nowruz, the pre-Islamic tradition symbolising renewal. Source link

An attempted attack on a US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean by Iran shows Tehran can launch missiles as far as 4,000km, raising concerns European cities are in reach. Source link

Japan’s government releases a statement assuring people there is no issue with supply and no need to stock up, despite “reports and social media posts regarding the distribution of toilet paper”. Source link

An Iranian-aligned terror group is claiming responsibility for an arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London, according to an intelligence website. Source link

Lebanon’s justice minister accuses the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah of effectively giving Israel an excuse to attack the country amid threats of an Israeli occupation of the south.  Source link