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WASHINGTON, March 20 (Xinhua) — The Pentagon will send three more warships and about 2,200 to 2,500 Marines to the Middle East, marking the second deployment of U.S. Marine forces to the region in a week of escalating U.S.-Israel tensions with Iran.

US officials confirmed Friday that the USS Boxer and two other amphibious ships, as well as Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, have departed their home port in San Diego, California, and are heading to the Middle East, US media reported.

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched massive strikes against Iran, disrupting global shipping, sending oil prices soaring, and shaking the global economy.

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TEHRAN, March 20 (Xinhua) — Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Friday said the recent strikes on Turkey and Oman were not carried out by Iranian forces or their allies.

According to a statement published on the Supreme Leader's official website, in his address on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr), which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and Nowruz (the Iranian New Year), M. Khamenei noted that Iran maintains "proper relations" with both countries.

He warned that Israel could use false flag operations to sow discord between Iran and its neighbors. –0–

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Moscow, March 20 (Xinhua) — Two people were killed in a light aircraft crash in Kolomna, Moscow Region, the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Moscow Region reported on Friday.

"Information has been received about the crash of a light aircraft in the Kolomna urban district, near the banks of the Oka River. The two people on board were killed as a result of the crash," RIA Novosti quoted the agency as saying.

According to emergency services, no fire broke out on the ground. The number of casualties is being investigated.

Investigators and forensic experts are working at the scene. They will determine the cause and circumstances of the incident.

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Xinhua | March 20, 2026

Keywords: Iran

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Flash: Iran's Supreme Leader acknowledges the country's economic problems, notes that he rode in a taxi "incognito" to personally hear people's complaints – statement Flash: Iran's Supreme Leader acknowledges the country's economic problems, notes that he rode in a taxi "incognito" to personally hear people's complaints – statement

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BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) — Nine Chinese government departments, including the Ministry of Commerce, have announced a package of policy measures aimed at expanding inbound tourism consumption and stimulating tourism exports, according to a notice released Friday.

The measures focus on various inbound consumption scenarios, such as tourism shopping, business exhibitions and conferences, attendance at sporting events and cultural events, health-related consumption, and education and vocational training.

Key measures include extending visa-free entry to more countries and improving visa-free transit policies. Efforts will be made to increase the number of duty-free shops and provide more convenient payment methods for foreign tourists to improve their overall travel experience.

In addition, the measures include efforts to establish pilot centers for international medical tourism in relevant regions and encourage local authorities to host more sporting events of global significance.

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Xinhua | March 20, 2026

Keywords: Iran-Türkiye-Oman

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Flash: Iran's Supreme Leader says recent attacks on Turkey and Oman were not carried out by Iran or its allies – statement Flash: Iran's Supreme Leader says recent attacks on Turkey and Oman were not carried out by Iran or its allies – statement

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BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) — Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met with Harvard University professor Graham Allison in Beijing on Friday.

Wang Huning said that this year marks the beginning of the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan in China, and China intends to respond to the constantly changing international situation with confidence in its own development.

The Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee emphasized that the Taiwan question is a core interest of China. He emphasized the need for China and the United States to strengthen dialogue and communication, properly resolve differences, expand practical cooperation, forge a correct path of coexistence, and inject confidence and positive energy into the world.

G. Allison, in turn, stated that international peace and order are currently undergoing serious erosion, and it is extremely important for the entire world that the United States and China find the right path to coexistence.

The Harvard professor expressed hope that the US and China will properly handle issues such as Taiwan and ensure the stable development of bilateral relations, adding that this is also in line with the expectations of all countries. –0–

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BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for a stable and secure supply of grain and other agricultural products at a high level to provide strong support for a solid start to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).

Li Qiang said at a national meeting on spring agricultural production work in Zhoukou, central China's Henan Province, that properly handling work related to agriculture, rural areas and farmers and ensuring a bountiful harvest of grain and agricultural products this year is of great significance.

The head of the Chinese government emphasized the need to maintain unwavering focus on ensuring grain production and guaranteeing a stable and secure supply of grain and other agricultural products at a high level. It is essential to enhance the effectiveness of policies to strengthen agriculture, support farmers and improve their livelihoods, and relentlessly promote comprehensive rural development, Li Qiang added.

All regions and departments must resolutely assume responsibility for ensuring national food security, thoroughly organize spring crop care and spring plowing, stabilize grain acreage, strengthen efforts to prevent and minimize the impact of natural disasters in agriculture, and make efforts to achieve another rich harvest of summer grain and oilseed crops.

Vice Premier Liu Guozhong of the State Council of the People's Republic of China attended the meeting and delivered a speech. He noted the need to ensure that the results of the educational campaign to foster and implement a correct attitude toward success in political work are reflected in the development of agriculture, rural areas, and farmers.

Before the meeting, Liu Guozhong visited the cities of Xuchang and Zhoukou in Henan Province, where he inspected the condition of winter wheat crops, the application of technologies to improve yield and efficiency, and the situation with the supply of agricultural materials. –0–

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Beijing, March 20 (Xinhua) — The current situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate, undermining the stability of global energy supplies and triggering a serious humanitarian crisis, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.

Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the statement during a telephone conversation with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president. The conversation was initiated by the French side.

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Beijing, March 20 (Xinhua) — China on Friday expressed serious concern over Mexico's possible so-called "economic security review" of Chinese investments, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said.

"China has consistently opposed any form of unilateral and protectionist measures, as well as the politicization, weaponization, and instrumentalization of trade and economic issues," the official said, commenting on Mexican media reports that Mexico plans to launch similar screening of Chinese investments. –0–

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