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Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 16, 2026
The US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week with escalating strikes, civilian casualties, and global economic repercussions, while domestic crackdowns on media and activists intensify.
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Iranian American Scholar Narges Bajoghli on the History of U.S.-Iran Relations
An Iranian American scholar details how escalating US-Israel military actions and Trump-era sanctions have fueled extreme polarization within Iran, strengthened nationalism, and led to a global economic counter-strategy focused on oil markets.
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