Paris, France, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - Iran claims 'complete control' of strait: Latest developments in Middle East war

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2026-03-04

Iran claimed "complete control" of the crucial Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as Israel's military hit Iran with fresh strikes and marched into Lebanon on the Middle East war's fifth day. Here are the latest developments: - Iran 'trying' to appoint next Khamenei - Iran is "trying" to quickly appoint a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, despite the ongoing US-Israeli bombardment, state TV reported. "God willing, the leader wi......

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