Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-03-15
We've collected the top geopolitical conflict articles from the Middle East and brought them all here. If you're tired of only having access to MSM versions of the story, you've found the right place. We’ll include all of the outlets we know of.
Iran’s armed forces strike key US bases in region with missiles, drones: IRGC
Iran’s naval forces successfully strike specific and crucial targets within American bases, including Al Dhafra, Sheikh Isa, and Al-Udairi.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
WATCH: IDF's Lebanon raids kill Hezbollah terrorists, seizing weapons, dismantling infrastructure
The IDF's 7th Armored Brigade killed dozens of Hezbollah operatives in raids as Israel weighs broader ground operations in southern Lebanon over the past week.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 15, 2026 - jpost.com
Continuous war on media in occupied West Bank
Israel designates and bans several Palestinian digital media platforms under its so-called anti-terrorism law, alleging ties to Hamas.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC Navy’s strike damages US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with missiles and drones.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Report: Israel running critically low on missile interceptors amid Iran war
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Mar 15, 2026 - haaretz.com
IRGC strikes US-run al-Kharj air base in wave 51 of retaliation
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the execution of the 51st wave of Operation True Promise 4, launching missile strikes against US military installations across the region in retaliation for ongoing American-Israeli aggression against the country.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 14
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued to carry out retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Saturday, March 14.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
War showed US bases in region protect no one: Qalibaf
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the unprovoked military aggression by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic clearly proved that US military bases in the West Asia region do not provide security to host countries but will only serve the Tel Aviv regime.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 13
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued to carry out retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Friday, March 13.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 11
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued to carry out retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Wednesday, March 11.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 10
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued to carry out retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Tuesday, March 10.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran faces off with E3 over snapback sanctions as Russia and China back Tehran
Europe’s bid to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran has ignited a fierce backlash, with Iran denouncing the move as “illegal” and vowing firm retaliation.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Silenced in France: The unjust detention of a pro-Palestine Iranian activist
Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic who lived in France for eight years, has been unjustly detained for condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza on social media.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC is part of Iran’s national army: Pundit
Iranian academician states that Europe is not genuinely committed to labeling the IRGC as a “terrorist organization” and is facing significant pressure from the Israeli regime.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Washington seeking regime change in Venezuela: Analyst
Podcaster and Journalist Esha Krishnaswamy believes the U-S military buildup in the Caribbean region is aimed at regime change in Venezuela.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran Army launches drone operation, says radar collapse makes Israeli targets easier to hit
Iran’s Army says its operations against Israeli military infrastructure are becoming easier and more precise after parts of the regime’s radar network were destroyed.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC hits US Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain with missiles, drones
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has launched a devastating missile and drone strike on the US Navy's Fifth Fleet base in Mina Salman, Bahrain.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Russia, China slam adoption of unilateral resolution against Iran at UNSC
Russia and China have denounced the adoption of a unilateral resolution against Iran at the UNSC amid US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran’s Army conducts drone strike on Israeli military headquarters in Beersheba
Iran’s Army says it carried out an extensive drone strikes against the headquarters of the Israeli regime's defense forces in the occupied territories in Beersheba.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran slams US-Israeli attack on Tehran's 12,000-seat Azadi sports complex as war crime
Iranian sports officials have condemned the US-Israeli attack on Tehran’s Azadi Sports Complex, calling it a violation of international law and a war crime.
Presstv
Mar 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Missile strike targeted Ghana peacekeepers in Lebanon
On Friday, March 6, 2026, a missile strike targeted the headquarters of the Ghanaian United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) battalion. This attack, described by Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin […]
Military Africa
Mar 14, 2026 - military.africa
Israeli prime minister’s office refutes reports suggesting Netanyahu assassinated
The Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed social media claims on Saturday that suggested he has been assassinated in an Iranian response to US and Israeli strikes, Anadolu reports. An Anadolu correspondent asked the office if they had a statement on increasing claims on social media that “Netanyahu has been assassinated.” “These are fake news; the Prime Minister is fine,” t...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel says 3,138 people injured since war with Iran, Lebanon began
Israel’s Ministry of Health said on Saturday that 3,138 people have been hospitalized since the onset of its latest war with Iran and Lebanon, Anadolu reports. The ministry said in a statement that the injured were transferred to hospitals across Israel following attacks since the start of the conflict over two weeks ago. According to the ministry, 81 people remain hospitalized, including one in v...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Countries to deploy warships with US to keep Strait of Hormuz ‘open, safe’: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that countries, affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Strait of Hormuz, will send warships in conjunction with the US to keep the strait “open and safe,” Anadolu reports. In a statement on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump urged China, France, Japan, South Korea and the UK to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz. “In the meantime...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran envoy says Ukraine support to US, Gulf is a 'joke'
Iran's envoy to Ukraine, Shahriar Amouzegar, dismissed the support Kyiv has offered to the United States and its Gulf allies, after Ukraine advertised its expertise in destroying Iranian-designed drones launched by Russia.Iran has been attacking countries across the region -- including with drones -- in response to US and Israeli airstrikes against Tehran that killed its supreme leader Ayatollah A...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Hamas calls on Iran not to target neighboring countries but affirms its right to self-defence
CAIRO, March 14 (Reuters) - The Palestinian Iran-aligned militant group Hamas has called on Iran to not target neighbouring countries, while still reaffirming Tehran's right to respond to the U.S.-Israeli attacks.This is the first time the group has publicly commented on Iranian policies. It has expressed solidarity with Iran during the war but appeared to steer clear from threatening any retaliat...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists carrying rockets into south Lebanon weapons depot
The IDF warned that Hezbollah was making military use of ambulances and medical facilities, accusing the terror group of exploiting protected civilian infrastructure for operational purposes.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 14, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel warns US it is running low on missile interceptors: Report
Israel has warned the US that it is running critically low on ballistic missile interceptors as the conflict with Iran continues, according to a report by US news website Semafor that was published Saturday, citing unidentified US officials, Anadolu reports. The report said Israel informed Washington earlier this week that its supply of long-range missile interceptors has been significantly deplet...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
The economics behind wars
War is not a violation of the international order. For a select few, it is the international order working exactly as intended; a machine that converts human suffering into corporate profit, political advantage, and generational wealth. The bombs that fall are not random. They are a calculated strategy, and behind every calculation sits a balance sheet. In 2024, the world’s top 100 arms manufactur...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel threatens to strike ambulances in Lebanon in Hezbollah fighting
By Maayan Lubell and Nazih OsseiranJERUSALEM/BEIRUT March 14 (Reuters) - The Israeli military warned on Saturday that it may strike ambulances and medical facilities which it said were being used unlawfully by Hezbollah in Lebanon, though it did not provide evidence for the claim."As part of its terrorist activities, Hezbollah is using ambulances extensively for military purposes," the Israeli mil...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Trump says 'many countries' will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open
March 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that many countries would send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but did not provide details on which countries would do so."Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait ope...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war on Saturday:- Attack on Baghdad military base -A drone attack late Saturday targeted the Baghdad airport complex, which houses a military base and a US diplomatic facility, two security sources told AFP.The drones "targeted the military base" but were brought down just outside the complex, one source said, while a second source said a crashed drone...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Six killed in attacks on Ukraine as EU extends sanctions against Russians
EU maintains pressure after slamming US for lifting sanctions on Russian oil exports as Middle East war bites.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Mar 14, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Iranian armed forces call for evacuation of major ports in UAE amid rising tensions
The Iranian armed forces on Saturday called on residents and workers to move away from several major ports in the UAE amid escalating regional tensions, Anadolu reports. In a notice, the forces called on people to immediately evacuate areas surrounding Jebel Ali Port, Khalifa Port, and Fujairah Port, according to the Fars news agency. The notice claimed that the locations had become “legitimate ta...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
“Where are we supposed to go?” The road out of Dahiyeh and Lebanon’s forced evacuations
Israel’s blanket evacuation orders for Dahiyeh and southern Lebanon breach the core safeguards of Fourth Geneva Convention (Article 49) which require safe routes and swift returns. It has driven more than 500, 000 people into forced displacement and urban collapse under the cover of “civilian protection” rhetoric. “We’re still here, but nobody knows where we are supposed to go.” The message arrive...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel kills acting chiefs of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya intelligence in Tehran strike
The military identified the officials as Abdallah Jalali-Nasab and Amir Shariat, and said the operation was carried out with precise guidance from Israeli Military Intelligence.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 14, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel, US increase efforts to encourage Iranian protesters to take to streets, overthrow regime
An Israeli official told the Post that “it is more likely that lasting regime change will occur in the period after the war, during a time of relative calm.
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Mar 14, 2026 - jpost.com
Iranian official threatens Strait of Hormuz closure, says war will end only on Tehran’s terms
Rezaei, now a member of Iran’s Expediency Council, said security in the Gulf and the strait “should be managed by the countries of the region themselves,."
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Mar 14, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF to ease Home Front restrictions in several regions from Monday morning
The Home Front Command said areas including the Gaza Envelope, Jordan Valley, Judea and Samaria, and the Arava will shift from “Limited Activity” to “Partial Activity” starting March 16 at 6 a.m.
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Mar 14, 2026 - jpost.com
Trump rejects Middle East efforts to broker Iran war talks as Epic Fury, Roaring Lion rage on
The lack of interest from the US and Iran suggests both sides are in for an extended conflict, even as the widening war inflicts civilian casualties and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 14, 2026 - jpost.com
Indonesia’s words on Al-Aqsa ring hollow
Indonesia condemned Israel’s closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during this Ramadan with the language it has used for decades: strong rejection, moral outrage and appeals to international law. The statement was correct. Preventing Muslim worship at one of Islam’s holiest sites is an unacceptable violation of religious freedom and international norms. But moral clarity is not the same as politi...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
War, oil and power: Could the Iran conflict shake the petrodollar order?
As war spreads across the Persian Gulf, the first tremors are felt in oil markets. The deeper shock may come later — in the foundations of the global financial system. For nearly five decades, the international monetary order has rested upon a quiet but immensely powerful arrangement: the predominance of the United States dollar in global energy trade. The petrodollar system, forged in the geopoli...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Swiss reject two flyover requests from U.S. for flights related to Iran war, permits three others
FRANKFURT, March 14 (Reuters) - The Swiss government said on Saturday that it discussed requests by U.S. military and official aircraft to fly over the country, and based on its law of neutrality, rejected two but permitted three."The law on neutrality prohibits overflights by parties to the conflict that serve a military purpose related to the conflict. Permitted are humanitarian and medical tran...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Trump rejects efforts to launch Iran ceasefire talks, sources say
By Steve Holland, Humeyra Pamuk, Parisa Hafezi and Alexander CornwellWASHINGTON/DUBAI/TEL AVIV, March 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has rebuffed efforts by Middle Eastern allies to start diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the Iran war that started two weeks ago with a massive U.S.-Israeli air assault, according to three sources familiar with the efforts.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iran 'not taking responsibility' for missile fire on Turkey: FM
Turkey's top diplomat said Saturday that Iran was denying responsiblity for firing ballistic missiles towards Turkey despite evidence from technical data. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi after NATO defence systems on Friday shot down another ballistic missile from Iran -- the third in nine days."Once again, they are not taking res...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Trump says other countries 'must take care' of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said countries that rely on oil carried through the Hormuz strait should take responsibility for keeping the passage open, with American help.Global oil prices have surged by 40 percent as Iran has choked off the vital sea passage and attacked Gulf energy facilities since US-Israeli strikes launched the war on Iran.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israel and Lebanon expected to hold direct talks in coming days, Haaretz reports
JERUSALEM, March 14 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days, their first since the start of the Iran war that has drawn Lebanon deeper into conflict, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Saturday, citing two sources with knowledge of the matter. U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will be involved in the talks that may be held in Pari...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iran state media says two more footballers pull Australia asylum bids
Two more players of the Iranian women's football team, which competed in the Asian Cup in Australia, and one member of the backroom staff have withdrawn their requests for asylum in the country, Iranian state media said on Saturday.Seven members of the visiting women's football delegation -- six players and one backroom staff member -- had sought sanctuary in Australia after they were branded "tra...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
UN chief says 'diplomatic avenues' available to stop war in Lebanon
UN chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday on a visit to Beirut that diplomatic channels remained open to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah and urged the international community to support Lebanon.Lebanon was dragged into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, and the Tehran...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Thousands in Madrid protest ‘forgotten’ Gaza, warn Iran war may spiral into
Thousands rallied in central Madrid calling for an end to the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Mar 14, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Is the world ignoring Gaza?
Amid the US and Israel's war on Iran, we discuss the impact on diplomatic efforts and support for Palestine.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Mar 14, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Iran fires six missile volleys at Israel; few injured as interceptions limit damage
So far, Magen David Adom has said that only two people were injured as a result of the missiles, and that it had evacuated at least five people to the emergency room for anxiety.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 14, 2026 - jpost.com
US embassy urges Americans to leave Iraq
Earlier on Saturday, the US Embassy in Baghdad was hit by a missile attack, Iraqi security sources told Reuters.
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Mar 14, 2026 - jpost.com
'Hunt and neutralize': IDF strengthens attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Zamir instructed forces to strengthen the “hunt and neutralize” strategy targeting Radwan Force operatives, Hezbollah’s elite unit.
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Mar 14, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut, urging action against Hezbollah
The leaflets included QR codes and references to the IDF’s Unit 504, responsible for covert and clandestine operations and often dubbed "the IDF's Mossad.
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Mar 14, 2026 - jpost.com
Top Trump adviser calls for 'off-ramp' to Iran war, warns Israel may consider using nuclear weapon
David Sacks, a prominent right-wing figure, made waves as the first senior administration figure to publicly criticize the war in Iran. Speaking on his popular podcast 'All-In,' Trump's AI czar took shots at GOP war hawks and warned against Israel's potential usage of nuclear weapons
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 14, 2026 - haaretz.com
Turkey, Oman and Egypt pushing for diplomatic end to Iran war, sources say
Speaking to Haaretz, a regional source said that Turkey, Oman and Egypt are pushing for an end to the Iran war which they deem unbeneficial. Iran and Egypt's presidents reportedly discussed 'possible ways to end the escalation' on Friday
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 14, 2026 - haaretz.com
'Silence is louder than any scream': How a film about Israelis protesting the Gaza war made it to the Oscars
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 14, 2026 - haaretz.com
U.S. offers $10 million for information on key Iranian leaders
The announcement coincided with Quds Day protests, drawing thousands of regime supporters to central Tehran. Top officials appeared publicly for the first time since the war began, despite ongoing Israeli and U.S. airstrikes targeting multiple areas of the city
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 14, 2026 - haaretz.com
Dozens evacuated after Iranian missile hit sets building on fire in central Israel
One person was in the affected apartment at the time of the strike but was unharmed in a shelter, telling Haaretz, "After a crazy explosion, everything was on fire." Earlier, a building in Holon caught fire following a launch from Iran; no casualties were reported in either incident
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 14, 2026 - haaretz.com
Ghana Air Force receives first Airbus H175 helicopter
The Ghana Air Force announced on March 5, 2026, the arrival of its first Airbus H175 helicopter at the Air Force Base in Accra. This delivery marks the initial phase […]
Military Africa
Mar 13, 2026 - military.africa
ECOWAS to operationalise joint counterterrorism force
West African regional bodies attempt to formalise military responses to an escalating extremist threat. Central to this shift is the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its ambitious […]
Military Africa
Mar 13, 2026 - military.africa
UK warns its citizens against photographing strikes in UAE
The British Embassy in Dubai on Friday warned British nationals living in the UAE not to photograph, post, or share images of strikes, as doing so could result in fines, imprisonment, or deportation, Anadolu reports. “UAE authorities warn against photographing, posting, or sharing images of incident sites or projectile damage as well as government buildings and diplomatic missions,” the embassy wr...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Democratic senators urge Trump to fire Hegseth over mass civilian casualties in U.S. strikes on Iran
Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Elizabeth Warren emphasized in particular the apparent U.S. strike on an elementary school. 'He has no idea what he's doing in this war in Iran, and now an American missile hit an Iranian school, killing about 150 innocent school kids,' said Van Hollen
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
For Israel, a partial Middle East settlement sure beats a forever war
Reaching out to the Lebanese government, seeking an alliance with the Gulf states, helping implement the Trump plan for Gaza and stopping the settler rampages in the West Bank are the places to start
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
B-2 stealth bombers used in operation against Iran: US Central Command
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Friday B-2 stealth bombers carried out a mission targeting Iranian capabilities as part of an ongoing operation that began late last month, Anadolu reports. “B-2 stealth bombers takeoff to conduct a mission during Operation Epic Fury, delivering long-range fire to not only eliminate the threat from the Iranian regime today, but also eliminate their ability to rebu...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US offers up to $10M reward for information on Iranian leaders
The US State Department on Friday announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of Iran’s key leaders, including Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Anadolu reports. The announcement, released by the department’s Rewards for Justice program, said the targeted individuals “command and direct various elements” of the IRGC, which Washington ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
After easing wartime restrictions on Knesset discussions, Netanyahu coalition resumes judicial overhaul efforts
Next week's agenda includes deliberations on proposed media reforms and the death penalty law for terrorists, after restrictions limiting debate to the state budget and the war were lifted