The latest news this hour:

#IRAN REJECTS WITKOFF #CEASEFIRE PUSH: Iran has rebuffed two ceasefire messages from U.S. envoy Steve #Witkoff.

The Guardian reports that even if the United States announced an end to attacks, Iranian officials signaled they would continue the conflict. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/10/iranian-regime-is-not-weakening-in-face-of-us-israel-onslaught-but-becoming-more-defiant

Iran is becoming more defiant in face of US-Israeli onslaught

Tehran spurns Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and insists on guarantees it will not be attacked again

The Guardian
140 U.S. SERVICEMEN INJURED DURING #IRAN #WAR: The Pentagon spokesperson announced that over the course of the Iran war, about 140 U.S. servicemen have been injured, 8 of whom severely. 7 U.S. servicemen were killed in an Iranian attack on a U.S. base in #Kuwait. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/pentagon-says-about-140-u-s-troops-have-been-injured-in-iran-war-so-far-8-severely
Pentagon says about 140 U.S. troops have been injured in Iran war so far, 8 severely

"The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 108 service members have already returned to duty," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in an emailed statement.

PBS News
#DRONE HIT MAJOR U.S. FACILITY IN #IRAQ: On Tuesday, six drones were launched at a major U.S. diplomatic facility in Iraq. While five drones were shot down, one struck the facility’s guard tower; however, no casualties have been reported. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/10/baghdad-diplomatic-drone-strike/
Drone hits U.S. diplomatic facility in Iraq as Mideast violence deepens

The attack on a major U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad was a suspected retaliation to the U.S.- and Israeli-led war on Iran by pro-Tehran militias.

The Washington Post
16 #IRANIAN MINELAYING SHIPS DESTROYED BY U.S.: The U.S. military said that it destroyed 16 Iranian minelaying ships near the Strait of #Hormuz. Iran has essentially closed the strait, which has sent shockwaves through the global energy market. https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/iran-war-us-israel-trump-03-10-26
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Day 11 of Middle East conflict - Hegseth press conference, White House details ‘unconditional surrender’ demands

The US military said it destroyed Iranian naval ships — including 16 minelayers — near the Strait of Hormuz. CNN reported earlier that Tehran has begun laying mines in the key waterway. Follow for live news updates.

CNN
#IRANIAN #FOOTBALLERS CHANGE MIND ABOUT ASYLUM IN #AUSTRALIA: One of the women on Iran’s women’s football team who initially decided to seek asylum in Australia, along with six others, changed her mind and has decided to return to Iran. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93j2492d0do
Member of Iranian football delegation granted Australian asylum changes her mind

One of the seven women who received visas has reversed her decision after speaking to teammates, minister says

PROPOSAL FOR BIGGEST #OIL RESERVE RELEASE IN HISTORY: Amidst skyrocketing oil prices, which are now over $100 a barrel, the International #Energy Agency has suggested the largest #oil reserve release in history. https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/iea-proposes-largest-ever-oil-release-from-strategic-reserves-275f4e5c?mod=WSJ_home_mediumtopper_pos_1
#SEOUL OPPOSES U.S. REDEPLOYMENT TO #IRAN: The U.S. is redeploying a THAAD missile defense system to Iran that has been stationed in South #Korea for almost a decade. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/11/redeployment-us-missiles-thaad-south-korea-middle-east-seoul-iran
Hasty redeployment of US missiles from South Korea to Middle East leaves Seoul rattled

South Korea’s president has sought to reassure the public that the country is able to deter threats from the North

The Guardian
Find more details and the latest updates on the #Iran war via the link! https://www.iranwar.news/p/iran-refuses-us-offer-for-ceasefire
Iran refuses U.S. offer for ceasefire; U.S. casualties near 150.

Meanwhile, the U.S. has destroyed 16 Iranian minelaying ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran War Dispatches with Tim Mak
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