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US-Iran Tensions Surge Amid Strikes, Health Workers Killed

3/16/2026

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Tensions in West Asia have escalated as the United States and Iran conduct missile and drone strikes.
United States Central Command reported ongoing operations, including a B-52 bomber mission aimed at countering Iranian threats.
Iran has targeted U.S. bases and assets.
Ghebreyesus condemned the violence after the World Health Organization confirmed 14 health workers were killed at Bourj Qalaouiyeh healthcare center.

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Tensions in West Asia have escalated as the United States and Iran conduct missile and drone strikes.
United States Central Command reported ongoing operations, including a B-52 bomber mission aimed at countering Iranian threats.
Iran has targeted U.S. bases and assets.
Ghebreyesus condemned the violence after the World Health Organization confirmed 14 health workers were killed at Bourj Qalaouiyeh healthcare center.