6 March 2026
Hundreds of people have been killed as the war being waged by the US and Israel on Iran has spread across the Middle East as humanitarian bodies warn of the impact on civilians.
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6 Mar: Many Iranians feel like they are on the cusp of freedom after the US and Israel launched strikes on Saturday. But some also distrust the motives of both countries and are calling for an immediate end to the war.... more
