US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent resigns, blasting Trump’s Iran war as reckless fight with no real threat 18 March 2026
Trump asks China to push back Xi summit, saying Middle East war makes staying home more urgent 17 March 2026
AI‑generated Iran–US war hoaxes of ‘captured US troops’ and ‘ruined Israeli cities’ spread on X despite policy crackdown 15 March 2026
Israel says war against Iran enters ‘decisive phase’ as Middle East cities hit, US embassy in Baghdad targeted 14 March 2026
Five merchant ships attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war threatens key shipping route 12 March 2026
