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This is NewsCard Daily for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 ... your briefing on the stories shaping our world.
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We begin in the Middle East where President Trump is signaling a potential end to the escalating US-Iran conflict. Trump says the war is "very complete" and progressing far ahead of his initial four to five week timeline. The comments sent stock markets surging on Wall Street after days of losses driven by Iranian missile attacks and soaring oil prices. But the conflict remains active. Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has kept the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed and continues firing missiles at Gulf neighbors. The situation remains fluid, with no clear details yet on how the conflict might actually end.
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In Europe, France is taking action. President Emmanuel Macron announced that France and its allies are preparing a "defensive" military mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking in Cyprus, Macron warned that attacks on the island would be attacks on all of Europe. The planned mission would escort container ships and tankers through the waterway once the hottest phase of fighting cools. Macron emphasized the move is essential for global trade and the flow of oil and gas from the region.
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Moving to Australia, five players from Iran's national women's soccer team have been granted asylum. The players sought protection after fearing persecution in their home country. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese approved the visas following a discussion with Trump about the team's situation. The move comes as regional instability forces many Iranians to seek safety abroad.
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Now to Brussels where the European Union is tightening its immigration policies. EU lawmakers gave preliminary backing to so-called "return hubs" for failed asylum-seekers. The measure passed with support from centre-right and far-right deputies, though it's drawn sharp criticism from left-wing lawmakers and human rights groups. The EU continues facing pressure from member states to crack down on irregular migration across the bloc.
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