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France Is Sending a Large Naval Force to the Middle East

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron said the warships would help protect France’s allies and French citizens in the region, and could be part of a force to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. Reaches Tentative Deal Ending Prosecution of Turkish Bank

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

Court papers submitted as part of the agreement with Halkbank, which was accused of doing business with Iranian entities, said Turkey’s assistance “was instrumental” in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire.

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Israeli Forces Raid New Area in Southern Lebanon, Bombard Near Beirut

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese president, called for direct talks with Israel to end the fighting. He also leveled blame at Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group, for igniting the war.

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U.S. Tomahawk Hit Naval Base Beside Iranian School, Video Shows

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

The evidence contradicts President Trump’s claim that Iran was responsible for a strike at the school that killed 175 people, most of them children.

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Iran’s Choice of New Leader Signals Defiance to Foes

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei could prove to be even more radical than his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by the U.S. and Israel at the start of the war.

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At a cemetery in Tehran, there are fresh graves and angry slogans.

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

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For China, Billions of Dollars Are at Risk From a Widening War

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

The country found a home in the Middle East for its investments and growing markets for steel, electric vehicles and solar panels. Those are now at stake.

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Fear and Hope for Iranians Trapped Between Bombs and Defiant Rulers

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

Many in Iran feel helpless in the face of their entrenched system, and some are becoming increasingly embittered by the fierce American and Israeli bombardment.

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Countries in Asia Try to Contain the Economic Fallout of the Mideast Conflict

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

Across Asia, where countries are highly exposed to rising oil and gas costs and tightening supply, governments are acting to mitigate economic harm.

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Video Captures Apparent Strike Near Boys’ School in Iran

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

A communications tower seemed to be the intended target, according to satellite imagery analysis. Iranian state media reported that a boy had been killed in the explosion.

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How The New York Times Reports on War in Iran

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

Staying safe and corroborating facts are among the challenges for journalists working under intense pressure around the clock and the world.

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Is the Trial of Erdogan’s Top Rival More About Corruption or Politics?

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

Prosecutors accuse the former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of leading a criminal scheme. His supporters say Turkey’s president is trying to eliminate a political foe.

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Stocks Tank in Asia as Oil Price Surges

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

Stocks on Wall Street were modestly lower, while Asian and European markets tumbled.

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Police Rescue 23 People Stranded on Moving Ice in Canada

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

Nearly two dozen people in Canada were stranded on ice that separated from shore. “We honestly thought we were doomed,” one fisherman said.

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Ukraine Helps U.S. Bases in the Mideast With Stopping Drones

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

As the war in Iran spreads, Kyiv is eagerly offering its hard-won expertise and advanced technology to counter Iranian drones.

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G7 Countries Hold Off on Releasing Emergency Oil Supplies

NYT Europe Mar 9, 2026

Finance ministers for the seven industrialized countries met on Monday and said they would consider releasing oil from reserves but were not ready to do so now.

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Australia Urged to Protect Members of the Iranian Women’s Soccer Team

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

The athletes, who are set to head home, were called “traitors” by Iran’s state media after they didn’t sing their national anthem during a match in Australia.

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Explosion Damages Synagogue in Belgium

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

Officials described the blast, which caused no injuries, as an antisemitic act, but the exact circumstances were still under investigation.

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Glasgow Train Station Is Shut Down After Fire Tears Through Neighboring Shop

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

The fire started in a commercial building on Sunday afternoon, and firefighters worked through the night to contain it. Train service was disrupted on Monday.

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Dozens Wounded in Bahrain as Arab States Condemn Iranian Strikes

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

Key U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have stepped up their criticism of Iran after facing a barrage of missiles and drone attacks over the past week.

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Ed Davey Wants King Charles to Cancel his U.S. State Visit Over Iran War

New York Times Mar 9, 2026

Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats in Britain, said President Trump does not deserve the “diplomatic coup” of hosting the king for a state visit.

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