On 21 March 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump
warned Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face U.S.
military strikes on its power and energy infrastructure.
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This comes amid an ongoing U.S.–Israel vs Iran war
that began in February 2026 and has been escalating for weeks.
On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.
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On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary ceasefire during Eid-ul-Fitr (18–23 March 2026) after mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.
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Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq is a military operation launched by the Pakistan Armed Forces against militant targets inside Afghanistan in February 2026.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary ceasefire during Eid-ul-Fitr (18–23 March 2026) after mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.
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Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq is a military operation launched by the Pakistan Armed Forces against militant targets inside Afghanistan in February 2026.
Ali Larijani was an Iranian politician, military
officer, and philosopher who served as the secretary of the Supreme National
Security Council from 2025 until his assassination in 2026. From December 2025
until his assassination, he was widely considered to be the de facto leader of
Iran.
He was killed in an Israeli strike on Tehran, Iran
on 17 March 2026.
