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Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens heavier strikes

Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens heavier strikes

IRGC says it will decide when the war ends, while Israel says its aim is to overthrow Iran’s clerical rule

Asia
Trump vows Iran war will 'end very soon'

Trump vows Iran war will 'end very soon'

Trump says he is disappointed with Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment but remains open to an internal replacement, citing Venezuela’s power transition as a successful model

Europe
Explosion hits US embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage, thick smoke

Explosion hits US embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage, thick smoke

Oslo police say the blast had occurred at the entry to the consular section

Middle East
Putin, in a phone call with Trump, shares proposals to end Iran war quickly

Putin, in a phone call with Trump, shares proposals to end Iran war quickly

Kremlin foreign policy aide says two leaders also discussed conflict in Ukraine and noted that Russian gains should prompt Kyiv's negotiators to move towards a settlement

North America
US military announces death of 7th service member in Iran war

US military announces death of 7th service member in Iran war

CENTCOM says a US service member dies from injuries sustained in Iran’s initial March 1 attacks across the Middle East