Simple English News Daily Thursday 12th March 2026. Iran Hormuz ships. School US responsible. Chile President Kast. Argentina Brazil asylum. Korea BTS planning...
Mar 11, 2026
Reports of attacks and ship incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and drone activity near Dubai disrupting flights. Coverage of a major global oil release to calm markets. Stories about asylum requests from Iranian footballers and Argentina granting asylum to a Brazilian rioter. Big public events and safety concerns, including a massive BTS concert and a deadly bus fire. Political shifts in Chile and UK changes to hereditary peers.
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Conflict Spreads Around Iran And The Strait Of Hormuz
- US and Israeli strikes widened regionally with Iran, Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz affected.
- Attacks hit senior Iranian figures, Beirut targets and cargo ships, plus internet shutdowns and threats to oil transit raised global risk.
Preliminary US Probe Says Outdated Data Caused School Strike
- A US military probe found a mistaken missile strike hit a school, killing at least 175 due to outdated targeting data.
- The school had been part of an IRG complex previously, explaining how old intel led to the error.
Player Reverses Asylum Decision After Teammate Talks
- Two more Iranian women's footballers in Australia sought asylum, then one changed her mind and decided to return.
- Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke explained the teammate spoke with others and reversed her decision, showing fluid asylum choices.