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March 8

Private security firm helping Americans evacuate the Middle East amid war with Iran

A global security firm based in Virginia says it has evacuated more than 4,000 people from the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran.

March 8

US-sanctioned Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s next supreme leader after father’s death: reports

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's current late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was reportedly chosen as the next supreme leader under pressure from the IRGC.

March 8

Before-and-after satellite imagery offers a rare look at damage inside Iran

Satellite images reveal extensive damage across Iran following the U.S.-Israeli strikes, showing burning facilities and destruction from Tehran to the Gulf.

March 8

Trump admin turns Venezuela into major US oil supplier as global shipping crisis eases

Major policy shift sees Venezuela become key U.S. oil supplier under Trump administration, with new contracts signed for Gulf Coast refineries.

March 8

Trump warns Iran’s new leader won’t ‘last long’ without his approval

Trump warns Iran's new leader won't "last long" without U.S. approval as Operation Epic Fury enters second week following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination.

March 8

The unlikely tool Trump is eyeing to tackle rising oil prices amid the Iran conflict

War-risk insurance costs surge as conflict threatens oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz, potentially driving up gas prices for American consumers.

March 8

CENTCOM issues safety warning to Iranian civilians as regime uses ‘heavily populated’ areas for launches

CENTCOM warned Iranian civilians to avoid military-linked sites, accusing Tehran of launching drones and missiles from populated areas.

March 7

American father hears missiles overhead while stranded in Dubai with kids and pregnant wife

An American family from Louisiana has been stranded in Dubai as missiles shake their hotel during the Middle East crisis. They were hopeful about getting out this weekend.

March 7

US student rescued from Mideast describes missile activity in Abu Dhabi when class trip turned 'scary'

High school student stranded in Abu Dhabi during missile strikes shares his experience of being caught in escalating Middle East conflict amid Operation Epic Fury.

March 7

Iran warns European countries will be 'legitimate targets' if they join conflict

Iran warns European countries could become "legitimate targets" if they join conflict against Tehran, as deputy foreign minister threatens retaliation.