Iran war briefing: Explosions rock Tehran amid intense night of attacks

WorldPolitics
10 Mar 2026 • 5:42 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • US and Israeli forces conducted renewed strikes on Tehran, resulting in significant explosions, while Iran launched missiles towards Israel.
  • Donald Trump made contradictory statements regarding the conflict's duration, initially suggesting a quick resolution but later indicating further victory was required, and threatened Iran with severe consequences over the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, affirmed the country's readiness to continue missile attacks against US and Israeli forces for "as long as it takes," claiming US objectives had not been met.
  • The escalating conflict prompted international responses, including a British nuclear submarine's early departure from Australia, France's naval deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, and Pakistan's decision to escort its merchant vessels.
  • Seven US service members have died in the conflict, including Sgt Benjamin N Pennington, amidst Trump's unsubstantiated claims about Iran's navy and a school bombing.

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