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Destroyed buildings following airstrikes in central Tehran on March 4. — Destroyed buildings following airstrikes in central Tehran on March 4.Photographer: -/AFP

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By Nasteho Said

March 5, 2026 at 7:09 AM UTC

Good morning. Oil jumps as Donald Trump praises military operation. China suspends exports of diesel and gasoline. And Elon Musk denies swaying Twitter’s stock price in court. Listen to the day’s top stories.