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First Thing: airstrikes hit Iran-Iraq border as US and Israeli plans to mobilise Kurds gathers pace

Experts warn backing Iran’s ethnic communities could increase the risk of a chaotic civil war. Plus, Pam Bondi subpoenaed by US House in Jeffrey Epstein investigation

The Guardian - UK

US and Israel ‘planning to arm Kurdish forces for ground offensive against Iran’

Reports suggest Kurdish militias could be backed by Western weapons and intelligence in a push into north-west Iran

Evening Standard

From airstrikes to aftermath: The Iran question

In an opinion article for Euronews, Saeid Golkar, associate professor at the University of Tennessee, warns that weakening Iran's regime militarily without a transition plan could leave a more radicalised system in place.

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'Greater Israel' on Uniform: Map Covers Syria, Iraq, Jordan – Provocative Symbol or Just a Patch?

Images of Israeli soldiers with 'Greater Israel' patches have reignited controversy, symbolizing expansionist ambitions and sparking regional tensions

International Business Times UK

Kurds backed by Mossad, CIA could lead next phase of war in Iran

It could potentially increase pressure on Iran's regime.

Axios

Iraq facing World Cup playoff difficulties as Iran war closes embassies and airspace

Iraq’s hopes of World Cup qualification are being impacted by the Iran war because players cannot get visas for the playoff tournament in Mexico and the team’s coach is stranded in the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK

The Iran–Iraq War Comparison Everyone’s Making And What We Should Learn From It

Why is everyone comparing the Iran strikes to Iraq, is that fair, and what do those parallels actually tell us about Iran’s future.

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Airstrikes hit Iran-Iraq border as US and Israeli plan to mobilise Kurds gathers pace

Experts say backing Iran’s ethnic communities could ‘open up a hornet’s nest’ and increase risk of chaotic civil war

The Guardian - UK

Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support

Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation in Iran, and the U.S. has asked Iraqi Kurds to support them, Kurdish officials have told The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Intercontinental World Cup playoffs in doubt as Iraq squad face travel chaos

The intercontinental World Cup playoffs are in doubt with officials from the Iraq Football Association in crisis talks with Fifa

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s ‘quasi-dove’ era is over. Iran strikes expose his hawkish turn

Deploying the world’s most powerful military seems to exert an almost erotic fascination for Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

How Kurdish forces could be dragged into the growing US-Iran war by the CIA

Kurdish forces could be armed to fight Iranian security forces, galvanise protesters and create a buffer zone for Israel, according to reports

The Independent UK

US Troops Ask Why Iran War Has No Live Coverage When Iraq Had Round-the-Clock Feeds

US service members question absence of live footage from Iran strikes. No ground troops, internet blackouts and media restrictions explain the gap.

International Business Times UK

Iran is putting pressure on the US-UK ‘special relationship’ – but it has survived worse over the years

The so-called “special relationship” between the UK and the US appears to be at its lowest ebb for decades. As he sat alongside the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, at a White House press call on March 3, Donald Trump bitterly criticised Keir Starmer for his refusal to let the US…

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The Independent UK

How safe is the Middle East for Americans? Latest travel advice amid Iran-US conflict

‘Operation Epic Fury’ has created a vast no-go zone over the Middle East for commercial flights, with east-west services rerouted and thousands of cancelations in major Gulf hubs

Evening Standard

Trevor McDonald reveals question he asked Saddam Hussein makes him ‘cringe’

The TV presenter interviewed the Iraqi leader in 1990.

The Independent UK

MAGA commentators double down on criticism of Trump’s Iran attacks: ‘He’s going down the wrong path’

Megyn Kelly has drawn comparisons between the conflict in Iran and the 2003 Invasion of Iraq

The Independent UK

Sir Trevor McDonald says there is one question he asked Saddam Hussein in landmark interview that makes him ‘cringe’

A new show also sees Sir Trevor speak about he and his team being ‘roughed up’ and strip-searched on their way to the interview

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The Times of India

Mid-East crisis: US military base, hotel in Iraq targeted; drone downed near Baghdad airport

Erbil, Iraq, witnessed drone attacks on a US military base and a hotel Wednesday. Near Baghdad International Airport, another drone was intercepted, with no reported casualties or damage. These incidents follow a pattern of increased targeting of US military sites in the region amid heightened US-Iran tensions, with Iran-aligned militias…

The Times of India

US planning to arm Kurdish forces to trigger uprising in Iran: Report

The CIA is reportedly planning to arm Kurdish forces in Iran to incite a popular uprising, with the Trump administration in talks with opposition groups and Kurdish leaders. This move aims to draw Iranian security forces away from urban centers, potentially aiding civilian protests and straining Tehran's military resources.

International Business Times UK

Iranian Kurds Launch Ground Operations as Regional Pressure Surges Across Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey

Iranian Kurdish armed groups are preparing for ground operations as tensions rise across Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, with fears of a wider conflict

The Guardian - UK

Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran: what we know on day five of war

US defense secretary confirms US submarine sank Iranian warship; clerics in Tehran close to choosing Khamenei successor

The Guardian - AU

US submarine sank Iranian warship, Hegseth says – as it happened

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We Got This Covered

Days before Iran strikes, five Kurdish rebel groups formed a quiet coalition—only for Trump to personally ring up their leaders

He’s sending out party invites.

The Independent UK

Military families anxious about unknowns of Iran war, proud of their service members

In the military-heavy communities surrounding Fort Campbell, the war in Iran is on a lot of people's minds

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