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US says it struck Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

US says it struck Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

'The Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles in these sites posed a risk to international shipping,' CENTCOM says

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Turkish president calls for swift end to 'senseless, unlawful' US-Israel war with lran
17.03.2026

Turkish president calls for swift end to 'senseless, unlawful' US-Israel war with lran

Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemns attacks violating international law, stresses Türkiye’s efforts to prevent war from spreading

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say Basij chief killed in US-Israeli strike
17.03.2026

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say Basij chief killed in US-Israeli strike

IRGC says Gholamreza Soleimani killed in US-Israeli attack

State Department says more than 61,000 Americans evacuated Middle East amid Iran war
17.03.2026

State Department says more than 61,000 Americans evacuated Middle East amid Iran war

'The State Department has reached out to every American who reached out for information and assistance,' says spokesperson

US intelligence chief says North Korea may conduct nuclear test on 'short notice'
17.03.2026

US intelligence chief says North Korea may conduct nuclear test on 'short notice'

'North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is pursuing stronger strategic and conventional capabilities that can target US forces and allies in the region, as well as the US homeland,' says Tulsi Gabbard

Argentina formally exits WHO as Milei reclaims ‘health sovereignty’
17.03.2026

Argentina formally exits WHO as Milei reclaims ‘health sovereignty’

Following in footsteps of White House, Buenos Aires officially severs ties with UN health agency