Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 9-Xinhua

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 9

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2026-03-09 23:34:30

JERUSALEM -- The Israeli military said on Monday it struck Iran's internal security sites and missile launchers across the country.

In a statement, the military said its warplanes targeted missile launch sites and command centers of the internal security forces and Basij volunteer force affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and deepened damage to military infrastructure. (Israel-Iran-Strike)

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JERUSALEM -- U.S. President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have canceled their planned visit to Israel, Israel's state-owned Kan TV news reported on Monday.

The two had reportedly planned to visit on Tuesday for a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, which triggered a regional conflict. (Israel-U.S.-Iran)

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WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the decision to end the operation against Iran would be made "at the right time," media reported.

He added that the decision would be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to The Times of Israel. (U.S.-Iran)

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RIYADH -- The U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency government employees and their family members from Saudi Arabia due to safety risks, according to a travel advisory issued on Sunday.

The advisory said that the order amends a previous one dated on March 3 allowing non-emergency government personnel and their family members to leave the kingdom voluntarily because of security concerns. (Saudi Arabia-U.S.-Departure)