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Trump says he is 'not putting troops' in Iran as war continues

His comments come after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that "we're very much on track" and that President Donald Trump would be the one to decide when to stop the war.

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Trump threatens to 'entirely blow up' Iran's South Pars gas field

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Iranians celebrate their New Year's Eve despite war and censure

On the evening of March 17, the last Wednesday of the year before Nowruz, Iranians in various cities celebrated the long-standing tradition of Chaharshanbe Suri by jumping over fires and enjoying festivities, despite the war and the painful memory of the January massacres fresh in their minds.

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The handful of marine choke points holding Europe's economy hostage

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UN maritime body starts emergency talks on Middle East shipping

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Israel says it killed Iranian intelligence minister Esmail Khatib

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Iran war enters dangerous phase as regime shows resilience

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Iran vows to retaliate as Israel continues targeting leadership

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Israel: Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv kills elderly couple in Ramat Gan

An Iranian missile struck a residential building in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, early on Wednesday 18 March, killing two people, according to Magen David Adom.

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Iran launches new barrages targeting central Israel and wider region

Iran fired advanced missiles at central Israel in the early hours of Wednesday, killing two people, as it looks to avenge the killing of two of its top security officials. Several countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iraq have also reported new attacks from Tehran.

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Leaving NATO is 'something we should think about,' Trump says

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Israel announces new strikes across Iran, expanded attacks in Lebanon

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