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Good evening. 
It's Friday, March 27th, 2026. 

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I'm Alice Beth, and this is your
latest NEWS UPDATE from GLOBAL 

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News Daily. the United States 
says its military operation in 

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Iran could end in weeks, not 
months. 

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Speaking after a meeting of G7 
foreign ministers, US Secretary 

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of State Marco Rubio said 
Washington believes it can 

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achieve its objectives without 
deploying ground troops. 

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He also suggested Iran may 
consider introducing A tolling 

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system for the Strait of Hormuz,
a move that could have major 

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implications for global shipping
and energy markets. 

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Meanwhile, Iran is accusing the 
US and Israel of targeting 

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civilian infrastructure. 
State media reports comments 

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from Foreign Minister Abbas 
Aragchi, who claims strikes have

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hit civilian sites including 
major steel factories, a power 

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plant and nuclear related 
facilities. 

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Israel says it has struck the 
Arak heavy water plant in 

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central Iran, a site linked to 
the country's nuclear program. 

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Aragchi has warned that Iran 
will exact a heavy price in 

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response. 
Across the wider region, 

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tensions remain high. 
Several Gulf nations, including 

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the United Arab Emirates, report
fresh missile and drone 

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activity, with air defence 
systems intercepting incoming 

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threats launched from Iran. 
At the same time, humanitarian 

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concerns are intensifying. 
The UN's human rights chief says

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a deadly strike on an Iranian 
school at the start of the 

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conflict sparked visceral 
horror. 

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One mother who lost two children
in that attack says the truth 

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must be brought to light. 
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