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US-Iran Conflict: War as a Tool for Resolving Disputes?

What is felt everywhere, today more than ever, is the need to bring dialogue and mediation back to the centre

L'ex premier francese Lionel Jospin (foto Ansa/Epa)

Paris

Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88

Head of government from 1997 to 2002, he was first secretary of the Socialist Party from 1981 to 1988 and again from 1995 to 1997

TOPSHOT - Emergency personnel respond to an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 that is sitting on the runway after colliding with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York, on March 23, 2026. Air Canada Express flight AC8646 originated from Montreal and collided with the fire truck during landing. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

USA

Two dead after plane and fire truck collide at New York airport

Investigations are underway: the airport, one of the most important in the world, has been temporarily closed

epaselect epa12370235 US President Donald Trump departs after speaking about the murder of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk as he leaves the White House for New York City in Washington, DC, USA, 11 September 2025. Trump said law enforcement was making

the war

Trump: "A 15-point agreement, Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon." Tehran: "Fake news."

After the ultimatum, the US president slows down. The Lebanese front continues to heat up, while the shipping blockade in Hormuz remains in place.

Emmanuel Gregoire (EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON)

the victory

Elections in France: Paris celebrates new mayor Emmanuel Grégoire

The socialist embraces the outgoing mayor, Anne Hidalgo, in front of the Hotel de Ville.

Vatican

The Pope: "Wars are a scandal for the human family."

Leo XIV's appeal for the Middle East: "Let hostilities cease and paths of peace finally open."

Missile iraniano in un quartiere residenziale a Dimona, Israele (EPA/ABIR SULTAN)

the conflict

Trump to Iran: "Open Hormuz or we'll hit the power plants." Tehran's missiles on Israel, injuring about a hundred.

The US president slams Herzog: "A liar and a pathetic man, he refused to pardon Netanyahu." IDF raids and attacks on Gulf countries continue.

the war

Iran Threat: IDF: "Berlin, Paris, and Rome are within Tehran's reach." G7 countries: "Hormuz must be secured."

The conflict in the Middle East continues. Missiles are targeting Israel, drones are targeting the Emirates, Dubai, and Qatar. Putin: "Moscow and Tehran are loyal friends."

epaselect epa12836645 US President Donald Trump signs an executive order during the Commander in Chief Trophy Presentation at the White House, Washington, DC, USA, 20 March 2026. EPA/SHAWN THEW / POOL

USA

Trump sues Harvard for discriminating against Jews

An escalation in the year-long conflict with the Ivy League university, a scapegoat in anti-woke campaigns.

The emergency

Meningitis outbreak in England continues, with confirmed cases rising to 29.

Long lines to get vaccinated, and family members of some young people complain: "Our children are exposed to the virus, but there's no prophylaxis."

the live broadcast

Trump attacks NATO, then announces: "I don't want a ceasefire, we're destroying them."

Twenty-first day of war in the Middle East, Mojtaba Khamenei speaks out again: "Creating insecurity for our enemies."

Great Britain

UK: Meningitis crisis grows among students, with two deaths. Cases rise to 27.

Kent health authorities raise the alarm: "Unprecedented outbreak."

the war

Netanyahu: "Iran is no longer capable of enriching uranium and producing ballistic missiles." Plan for Hormuz, Italy: "We will only work with the UN."

Israeli Prime Minister's press conference: "We are eliminating Tehran's leadership." Six countries, including Italy, are moving to liberate the Strait. Trump rules out sending troops.

the hypothesis

US: "Growing suspicion that the Iran war is a distraction from the Epstein case."

According to a recent poll, as reported by the Telegraph, "52% of Americans think so." The White House considers it "ridiculous."

Un elicottero della Swiss Air Force in un'immagine di archivio (Ansa)

the tragedy

Strong winds in the Alps cause a cable car cabin to collapse in Switzerland, killing one person.

Tragedy at the Engelberg ski resort. The victim was alone; investigations are ongoing.

the conflict

Lebanon: UNIFIL raises alarm: "Violent escalation, increasingly intense exchanges of fire, and airstrikes."

The Sassari mission is becoming increasingly risky: "The growing presence of Israeli forces in the area is worrying."

USA

Trump reveals a congressman's diagnosis: "Terminally ill, could die by June. I need his vote."

A snarl of embarrassment during a White House press conference. The speaker tries to stop him ("OK, it wasn't public"), but Donald continues: "Serious heart problem."

This image provided by U.S. Central Command shows a F/A-18E Super Hornet preparing to make an arrested landing the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on Monday, March 2, 2026. (U.S. Navy via AP)

the war

Iran: "Uncontrollable consequences" after raid on power plants. Tehran bombs massive gas pipeline in Qatar.

The conflict continues. The Islamic Republic's intelligence minister is killed. Cluster bombs hit Tel Aviv, the IDF attacks Beirut. Alarm also raised in Saudi Arabia.

Middle East

Crosetto: "Our soldiers are staying in Lebanon, the UN and the Lebanese are asking us to. We must guarantee their safety."

The wounding of a Sassari Brigade infantryman has reopened the debate, but the minister is adamant that UNIFIL will not be touched: "The military itself understands the value of this peacekeeping mission."

The outbreak

Meningitis scare in England, two young people dead: race against time to prevent the infection from spreading

Strain of the bacterium identified: hundreds lined up for precautionary antibiotic distribution

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Le rovine antiche di Tharros (Foto Sara Pinna)

Cabras, archaeologists arriving in Tharros

The research will be conducted by the University of Bologna. The project was authorized by the City Council.

Sara Pinna

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