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NPR Topics: NewsMar 17, 2026
Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'
With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, policy expert Karim Sadjadpour says the war in Iran is becoming increasingly complicated: "I don't think President Trump ... understood what he was getting into."

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Ali Larijani, a Top Iranian Politician and Emissary, Is Dead at 67 (Int'l Herald Tribune)

MSNBC Int'l NewsMar 17, 2026
Trump says U.S. doesn't need help defending Strait of Hormuz after allies refuse
President Donald Trump dropped his push for U.S. allies to protect the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian threats — an about-face that came just one day after he called upon nations to "get involved" so oil tankers can safely navigate the crucial shipping lane.

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Counterterrorism director who supported Trump resigns over opposition to Iran war (NPR Headline News)

Washington Post World NewsMar 17, 2026
First senior official openly breaks with White House, resigns over war
Joe Kent, a close aide to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, cited deliberate Israeli "misinformation" and lies to President Donald Trump about a "swift path to victory."

NYT Middle EastMar 17, 2026
Ali Larijani, Iran's De Facto Political Leader, Killed by Israel
The killing, which Iran confirmed, could embolden Iranian hard-liners, as the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign continues.

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Israel Keeps Killing Key Iranian Leaders. Will It Work? (Int'l Herald Tribune)

NPR Headline NewsMar 17, 2026
Iran suffers another blow to its leadership with 2 top officials killed
Israel says it has killed two top Iranian leaders in airstrikes. One killed was the head of the National Security Council, a hardliner who had been a negotiator on Iranian nuclear talks.

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Israel says it killed Iran's top security official, along with paramilitary boss (Washington Post World News)

CNBC World NewsMar 17, 2026
Oil prices top $103 as U.S. allies reluctant to escort tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices pared gains on Tuesday as uncertainty lingered over a U.S.-led coalition to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

ABC NewsMar 17, 2026
WATCH: President Trump says 'it's a good thing' top counterterror official resigned
Trump said that he always thought former top counterterrorism official Joe Kent was "very weak on security" after Kent resigned Tuesday morning.

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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course' (BBC Front Page)

BBC Front PageMar 17, 2026
Focus must remain on Ukraine despite Iran war, PM says as he meets President Zelensky
Starmer says Russia cannot benefit from the conflict in the Middle East, as he meets the Ukrainian leader in No 10.

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Zelenskyy will discuss Russia-Ukraine war with British leader and NATO chief (ABC News)

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
Iran's Leadership Suffers a Double Blow
Also, the Senate begins a bitter debate about voting rules. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership (BBC Front Page)

NPR Headline NewsMar 17, 2026
Trump lashes out at NATO after countries decline to help in Iran
President Trump says NATO is making "a very foolish mistake" after countries decline to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

ABC NewsMar 17, 2026
Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening crisis
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is calling for "new people in charge" of Cuba as the socialist island experiences its third nationwide blackout in four months

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Trump has choked off Cuba's oil supply. China is stepping in with solar. (Washington Post World News)
IN PHOTOS | Daily life amid Cuba's nationwide blackout (CBC Top Stories)

MSNBC Int'l NewsMar 17, 2026
Iran war throws Trump's China trip in doubt, but Beijing doesn't seem to mind waiting
The timing of a highly anticipated summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is in doubt after Trump asked to delay it by "a month or so" so he can focus on the widening war with Iran.

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China is Tight-Lipped on Trump's Request to Delay His Xi Summit (NYT Middle East)
What the Iran War Means for the U.S.-China Relationship (Int'l Herald Tribune)

ABC NewsMar 17, 2026
US drivers see gas prices jump to highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags on
The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
Ruling on RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Policy Changes Leaves Health Groups Scrambling
Lawyers for both sides in the federal lawsuit, brought by six medical organizations, are trying to understand the ramifications of the judge's decision.

NPR Headline NewsMar 17, 2026
Afghanistan says at least 400 people are dead in Kabul after Pakistan airstrike
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of hitting a hospital in an airstrike that killed hundreds and wounded hundreds more. Pakistan claims its target was a military installation

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Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC (BBC Front Page)

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
Doctors Say Court Ruling Can't Undo RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Damage
A federal judge halted the Trump administration's changes to vaccine recommendations, but the mistrust and fear they have stoked may last for years.

NYT Middle EastMar 17, 2026
Flight Prices Are Up Amid Soaring Fuel Costs, but Travel Demand Remains High
Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War
Mr. Kent is the first Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He said pressure from Israel had pushed the president into war against Iran.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
As War With Iran Hurts Oil Prices, U.S. Turns to Iranian Boats for Help
Iranian-linked ships carrying Russian oil were among those that received temporary exemptions from sanctions, a sign of how dire the energy crisis is becoming.

NYTimes GlobalMar 17, 2026
Trump Administration Offers Narrow Immigration Changes to End D.H.S. Shutdown
Administration officials have put forth several proposals to answer Democratic demands for major changes in President Trump's crackdown in exchange for reopening the Department of Homeland Security.

NPR Headline NewsMar 17, 2026
U.S. takes on Venezuela tonight in the final of the World Baseball Classic
The U.S. will face Venezuela in the final of the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night.

BBC Front PageMar 17, 2026
Watch: Iranians show daily life under air strikes and regime crackdown
Iranians speak about life during the war with constant threat of bombs and regime crackdowns.

BBC Front PageMar 17, 2026
What have other countries said about the Strait of Hormuz?
US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's request to send ships to the crucial oil route.

BBC Front PageMar 17, 2026
Wales captain Ramsey left out for World Cup play-offs
Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the Wales squad for this month's World Cup play-offs, casting further doubt over his future.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMar 17, 2026
Morocco awarded Africa Cup of Nations title after Senegal win overturned
Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturns the result of their final defeat to Senegal.

ABC NewsMar 17, 2026
More than a dozen Reaper drones have been lost in Iran operations, US officials say
More than a dozen unmanned MQ-9 Reaper drones have been lost in combat as part of operations against Iran, two U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMar 17, 2026
'Explosive' meningitis outbreak unprecedented - officials
Officials confirm 15 cases of meningitis following an outbreak in Kent, in which two people died.

ABC NewsMar 17, 2026
Iran live updates: More than a dozen Reaper drones lost in combat
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israel strikes.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
Trump Says Newsom Shouldn't Be President Because He Is Dyslexic
President Trump said "a president should not have learning disabilities," prompting criticism from a group that advocates equal opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

BBC Front PageMar 17, 2026
Was response to meningitis outbreak too slow?
Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
Hundreds Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul, Officials in Afghanistan Say
The attack hit a drug rehabilitation facility, Afghanistan said, suggesting that its victims included civilians. Pakistan said it had targeted an ammunitions depot.

ABC NewsMar 16, 2026
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer
She will begin treatment immediately, the president said.

Christian Science Monitor--worldMar 16, 2026
Iran strikes neighbors with missiles and drones. Ukraine shows how to fight back.
Iran has shown they can do a lot of damage to United States and Israeli assets - and regional allies in the Gulf - via missile and drone attacks. Ukraine can help stop it.
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