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Watch: Smoke rises over Tehran as Trump 'seeks regime change'

The news article reports on the rising smoke over Tehran, the capital of Iran, amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. The article states that President Trump has suggested that "major combat operations" have begun, which implies that the U.S. may be seeking regime change in Iran. The article cites the BBC's correspondent in Jerusalem, Jon Donnison, as the source of this information. The article does not provide any further details about the specific events or the context behind Trump's statement. It remains unclear whether any actual military operations have been initiated or if this is merely a statement of intent by the U.S. government. The article presents the situation in a concise and unbiased manner, focusing on the key facts of the rising smoke over Tehran and Trump's comments about "major combat operations." The article does not delve into the broader political or diplomatic implications of the situation, but rather provides a straightforward summary of the immediate developments.

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Mar 20, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, analysis shows

Iranian strikes on military bases used by the US in the Middle East caused about $800m (£600m) in damage in the first two weeks of the war, a new analysis shows. Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the…

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Mar 20, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, analysis shows

Iranian strikes on military bases used by the US in the Middle East caused about $800m (£600m) in damage in the first two weeks of the war, a new analysis shows. Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory…

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Mar 19, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
London police commissioner describes department’s work to disrupt Iran-backed retaliation plots | CNN Politics

The war with Iran has raised concerns about possible retaliatory terrorist attacks in major cities such as London, where the police commissioner says they have intensified focus on possible threats. But unlike in the…

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Mar 19, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Day 20 of Middle East conflict — Israel attack on key Iran gas site prompts retaliatory strikes | CNN

• Follow the latest updates on the war with Iran here. • Wartime funding: US President Donald Trump confirmed he’s seeking $200 billion in new Pentagon funding, calling it a “small price to pay” to equip the…

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Mar 18, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Analysis: Iran puts Trumpism to the test | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump is now applying the unpredictable style that built his business empire and political brand to a far more complex and sensitive role as a wartime leader. Supporters love it when Trump breaks things…

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Mar 18, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
What we know on the 19th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran | CNN

Israel says it killed Iran’s intelligence minister in a Tuesday night strike on Tehran, a day after it killed two other senior Iranian leaders in strikes on the capital. The attacks demonstrate Israel’s unrelenting…

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Mar 16, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Trump seeks to delay China summit as Vance denies ‘wedge’ over Iran war

Pair attempt to strike united front amid reports vice-president skeptical over US-Israeli attack on Iran Donald Trump revealed that he had asked China to delay his forthcoming visit to Beijing while the war with Iran…

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Mar 16, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Who wants what from the Iran war?

Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms? That is where positions diverge. President Donald Trump's war aims have been somewhat opaque, appearing to vacillate…

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Mar 10, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Does Trump even know what’s happening in Iran? | CNN Politics

On Saturday, President Donald Trump claimed it was Tehran that struck an Iranian elementary school early in the war, killing scores of children. On Monday, he admitted he basically had no idea what he was talking about…

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Mar 10, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
US intelligence community ramps up warnings of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran | CNN Politics

The US intelligence community has issued a flurry of private warnings in the past week to American companies and government agencies urging vigilance and the hardening of possible targets of cyber attack by the Iranian…

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Mar 9, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN | CNN

Tehran – A top Iranian official has warned that the government is prepared for a long war with the US and signaled that it is willing to continue attacking Gulf countries in an effort to persuade them to convince…

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Mar 9, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
All 4 Iran war assumptions dead wrong — Trump proves experts got fooled again

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Mar 7, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Shrinking weapon stockpiles and regime-change uncertainty: doubts shadow US-Israel war on Iran

Report indicates that US intelligence officials question effectiveness of strikes to produce regime change in Iran US government reviews of the war in Iran show that the Trump administration may be ill-equipped for a…

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Mar 7, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Iran sends first significant message of de-escalation, but with a major caveat | CNN

Moments after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an apparently prerecorded statement that Tehran would halt attacks on its Gulf neighbors under certain conditions, several reported new strikes. The launches…

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Mar 7, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
'Don't die': the two words that sum up our lives in Tehran now | Anonymous

In a park overlooking the city, I ran into a group of young people chatting and joking. As the bombs fall, fragments of life remain I was at work last Saturday when I heard the blast. Since that moment, the world has…

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Mar 7, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
My cultural awakening: a Rihanna song showed me how to live as a gay man in Iran

My sexuality had to be hidden from my friends, my parents, not to mention the authorities. Then I found freedom at house parties and one song that sums up me finally being able to be myself I was raised in Tehran, under…

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Mar 6, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
US sinks over 30 Iranian ships in Operation Epic Fury and more top headlines

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Mar 6, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Day 7 of Middle East conflict — Trump says no deal with Iran until ‘unconditional surrender’ | CNN

Trump told CNN he is not worried whether Iran becomes a democratic state. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns war "could spiral beyond anyone’s control." • Strikes on Iran: The Israeli military announced…

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Mar 6, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Iran war may help Netanyahu at home but hurt Israel abroad | CNN

“Netanyahu is the great war leader of our age” declared a headline in Britain’s Telegraph newspaper on Monday. The article, written by the prominent conservative journalist and Margaret Thatcher biographer Charles…

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Mar 4, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
US says 'firepower over Iran to surge dramatically' as Israel bombards Beirut and Tehran

This page is no longer being updated. You can continue to follow our coverage at our new live page here Edited by James Chater and Toby Mann, with Yolande Knell in Jerusalem, Barbara Plett Usher in Doha, Alice Cuddy in…

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Mar 3, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Worried an Even Worse Leader Could Take Over Iran

The article discusses President Donald Trump's concern over the possibility of an even worse leader taking over Iran after the current regime. Trump expressed his worry that the situation in Iran could worsen if the…

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Mar 3, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Worries Iran’s Leaders May Be Just ‘as Bad’ After War

The article discusses President Donald Trump's concerns regarding the potential consequences of military action against Iran. Trump expressed worries that strikes against Iran could result in the emergence of a new…

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Mar 2, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Says Iran Attacks May Last Weeks With Tehran Defiant

The article discusses the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran following recent attacks. President Trump has stated that the bombing campaign against Iran could last for weeks, while urging the country's…

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Mar 1, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran

In response to recent attacks, the United States and Israel have continued their military operations targeting Iran. This escalation of tensions has resulted in the loss of three US service members. President Donald…

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Mar 1, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Says Strikes to Continue in Iran Until Objectives Are Met

The article reports that President Donald Trump has stated the US military will continue its strikes against Iran until its objectives are met, despite the possibility of additional American casualties. Trump…

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Mar 1, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Iran Strikes Mark the Biggest Gamble of Trump’s Second Term

The US-Israeli attack on Tehran, which occurred on Saturday, represents a significant gamble by President Donald Trump. The strike is seen as a major shift in Trump's foreign policy, as he had previously promised to…

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Mar 1, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Hasn’t Justified Urgent Iran Threat, Democrat Warner Says

The article reports on a statement made by Senator Mark Warner, a senior Democrat, regarding the Trump administration's justification for the recent US-Israeli attack on Iran. Warner expressed skepticism about the…

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Feb 28, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Democrats Push for War Powers Vote Over Trump Iran Strikes

The article discusses the efforts by Democrats to hold a vote on a resolution that would limit President Trump's authority to conduct military strikes against Iran. This comes in response to the recent tensions between…

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Feb 28, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Full Trump Statement on US Missile Strikes on Iran

The news article reports that former US President Donald Trump released a video statement on his Truth Social platform regarding the recent US missile strikes on Iran. In the statement, Trump justified the attacks,…

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Feb 28, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Not Expected to Address Nation Saturday Over Iran Strikes

The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump is not expected to address the nation on Saturday regarding the recent military strikes on Iran. The strikes were carried out by the US and Israel, but…

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Feb 28, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Watch: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran

In a surprising announcement, US President Donald Trump has declared the start of "major combat operations" against Iran. The president accused the Iranian regime of engaging in an "unending campaign of bloodshed and…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCMar 20, 2026

Iranian strikes on military bases used by the US in the Middle East caused about $800m (£600m) in damage in the first two weeks of the war, a new analysis shows. Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNMar 19, 2026

The war with Iran has raised concerns about possible retaliatory terrorist attacks in major cities such as London, where the police commissioner says they have intensified focus on possible threats. But unlike in the US, where government…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNMar 19, 2026

• Follow the latest updates on the war with Iran here. • Wartime funding: US President Donald Trump confirmed he’s seeking $200 billion in new Pentagon funding, calling it a “small price to pay” to equip the military. •…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNMar 18, 2026

President Donald Trump is now applying the unpredictable style that built his business empire and political brand to a far more complex and sensitive role as a wartime leader. Supporters love it when Trump breaks things — like the…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNMar 18, 2026

Israel says it killed Iran’s intelligence minister in a Tuesday night strike on Tehran, a day after it killed two other senior Iranian leaders in strikes on the capital. The attacks demonstrate Israel’s unrelenting push to pick off…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianMar 16, 2026

Pair attempt to strike united front amid reports vice-president skeptical over US-Israeli attack on Iran Donald Trump revealed that he had asked China to delay his forthcoming visit to Beijing while the war with Iran was continuing, as he…

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