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Shepherds in the Zagros Mountains keep going despite the chaos

March 19, 2026

In the rugged Zagros Mountains, where Iraq meets Iran, life hasn’t changed much for some shepherds. They still climb the same hills their families have used for generations, even as wars rage around them. The mountains have seen decades of conflict—missiles, drones, and fighter jets scream overhead,

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Iran’s Possible Stand‑Off: A Different Take

March 18, 2026

The idea of “winning” in war feels a bit like a wrestling match. In the ring, there are clear winners when both sides agree on the outcome, and there are messy finishes where everyone can claim victory. Wars usually have a clean ending, but many do not. Major wars like the world wars had clear winne

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Iran Signals Threat to Gulf Energy Sites After Southern Attack

March 18, 2026

Iran’s oil facilities in South Pars and Asaluyeh were struck on Wednesday, sparking a warning from Tehran that it could hit energy sites in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The news sent Brent crude futures up more than 6 %, almost reaching $110 a barrel. Analysts say an assau

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War in the Middle: A New Twist on an Old Problem

March 17, 2026

The idea that war is easy to start but hard to finish has shown up again, this time with the United States and Iran. Trump said in a short video that U. S. and Israeli forces would strike Iran, aiming to destroy its navy, missiles and nuclear program in a few weeks. Three weeks later, many of Iran’s

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Iran’s New Supreme Leader: A Power Play in War

March 17, 2026

A sudden shift at the top of Iran’s government has sparked a scramble among its elite. In early March, after the death of the long‑time Supreme Leader in an airstrike, a son named Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen to fill the vacuum. The selection process was far from a simple succession; it read more lik

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Pakistan and Afghanistan: A Quick Look at Their Military Power

March 17, 2026

In recent weeks, tensions have risen sharply between Pakistan and Afghanistan after the Taliban government accused Islamabad of attacking a drug rehabilitation center, an allegation that Pakistan has firmly denied. This clash comes at a time when both sides fear a sudden escalation of violence, so u

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A Quiet Loss in the Skies

March 16, 2026

In a tragic event last week, six U. S. military members died when a refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while supporting operations against Iran. The incident happened over friendly airspace and is still under investigation. One of the victims was Tech Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, a 34‑year‑old fr

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A Sudden Loss in Texas: An Afghan Family’s Tragic Day

March 16, 2026

Paktyawal, a 41‑year‑old Afghan veteran who had fled the war and sought asylum in the United States, died less than a day after being taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Dallas suburb of Richardson. The incident unfolded on a Friday morning when masked agents surro

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WHO Gives $2 Million to Help Health in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria

March 15, 2026

The World Health Organization has moved quickly to drop $2 million from its emergency fund into the hands of people fighting disease in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria. The money comes as war pushes huge numbers of civilians to flee their homes. Over a hundred thousand in Iran have already left, and up

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Iran’s Move Holds the Key to Restoring Global Oil Flow

March 15, 2026

Saudi Aramco recently told its buyers that it did not know which port would handle April shipments. The message showed a new fact: Iran, not the United States, can decide when the global oil market opens again. A buyer in Saudi Arabia laughed that he would call Iran to find out when the war ends