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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 16 (from laksa013)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa016.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c747lk0geldo\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c747lk0geldo\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/c747lk0geldo","crawl_time":1773954316,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,bbc!www,\/news\/videos\/c747lk0geldo s443","src_root_hash":"1643509356818581016","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war","meta_descriptions":["The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"For every day of this war, President Trump has been sharing his perspective and his thinking - whether in press conferences, in video statements or in posts on social media. In the last week, that's continued - as strikes have been exchanged - and pressure has built on the supply of oil and gas from the region. The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins has looked what the President's been saying.\nProduced by Katerina Karelli. Graphics by Sally Nicholls and Mesut Ersoz.\n7 minutes ago\nIran\nDonald Trump\nUnited States\nIran war\nWatch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony\nThe Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine.\nWorld\nOscar buzz for Ray and his Retirement Plan\nVoiced by Domhnall Gleeson and directed by John Kelly, Retirement Plan is nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards.\nWorld\nJustified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war\nBBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.\nWorld\n'I don't know why we're doing it' - Americans divided on Iran war\nTen days since President Trump first announced the attack, people from across the US tell the BBC what they think the best outcome of the conflict could be.\nWorld\nHMS Dragon sets sail from Portsmouth and heads to Cyprus\nThe UK has deployed the Type 45 Destroyer to the Mediterranean region, after an Iranian drone struck the runway at the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on 1 March.\nWorld\nTrump says Iran war will be over 'very soon', but not this week\nAt his press briefing, the US president claimed the operation was a \"tremendous success\", but added that he wants to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weaponry.\nWorld\nWatch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices\nAs turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.\nWorld\nWatch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf\nThe BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.\nWorld\n'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief\nUN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.\nWorld\nAfter Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?\nDuring a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.\nWorld\nInside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting\nThe BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.\nWorld\nFrozen in time: The once-glamorous Iranian embassy in the US sits empty\nThe BBC's Helena Humphrey explains the steps required to reopen both embassies, which have remained closed for decades.\nWorld\n'We got home': Passengers on Dubai-Dublin flight celebrate return\nThe Emirates flight was the first in a number of days after the United States-Israeli attacks on Iran led to the closure of nearly all airspace in the Middle East.\nWorld\nTimelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz\nA timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.\nWorld\nVideo of US torpedo hitting Iranian warship released by Pentagon\nUS Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the US military has sunk \"an Iranian warship\" in the Indian Ocean with a torpedo.\nWorld\nRos Atkins on...how has President Trump's message on war changed?\nThe BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins charts how the Trump administration’s messaging on war has shifted in his second term.\nWorld\nWatch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on school\nAsked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was \"investigating\".\nWorld\nTrump's war on Iran: Shifting stories and unanswered questions\nBBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran.\nWorld\nWatch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes\nFootage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.\nWorld\nFire breaks out near US consulate in Dubai after drone strike\nUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai.\nWorld","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/c747lk0geldo#main-content)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news)\n- [Sport](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport)\n- [Business](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/business)\n- [Technology](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/technology)\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/health)\n- [Culture](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/culture)\n- [Arts](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/arts)\n- [Travel](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/travel)\n- [Earth](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future-planet)\n- [Audio](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/audio)\n- [Video](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/video)\n- [Live](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/live)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/home)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news)\n  - [US & Canada](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/us-canada)\n  - [UK](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk)\n    - [UK Politics](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/politics)\n    - [England](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/england)\n    - [N. 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Trump's mixed messages on the war\nFor every day of this war, President Trump has been sharing his perspective and his thinking - whether in press conferences, in video statements or in posts on social media. In the last week, that's continued - as strikes have been exchanged - and pressure has built on the supply of oil and gas from the region. The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins has looked what the President's been saying.\n\n*Produced by Katerina Karelli. Graphics by Sally Nicholls and Mesut Ersoz.*\n\n7 minutes ago\n\n[Iran](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/cjnwl8q4ggwt)\n\n[Donald Trump](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/cp7r8vgl2lgt)\n\n[United States](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/cx1m7zg01xyt)\n\n[Iran war](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/cx2jyv8j8gwt)\n\nShare\n\nSave\n\n***\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Sean Penn accepts the statuette in a composite image with the 2D statuette on the other side](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/30df\/live\/188b9c10-2240-11f1-b297-95b0a0a8331e.jpg.webp) Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cgmlmv7vl0go)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![An illustration of a crowded bus or train interior at night shows multiple passengers standing close together among vertical and horizontal handrails. A central figure in a pink collared shirt is positioned in the foreground. Other passengers are visible around the scene, some seated and some standing, with circular lights or reflections dotting the dark windows in the background.](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/7f15\/live\/0b12a700-1d35-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.jpg.webp) Oscar buzz for Ray and his Retirement Plan Voiced by Domhnall Gleeson and directed by John Kelly, Retirement Plan is nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cn9enjrr050o)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Splitscreen. Left, a woman stares wistfully. Right, a man speaks to camera.](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/fdd3\/live\/f331b0e0-1da7-11f1-9120-a910fc22c6ac.jpg.webp) Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cqxd7lyngxjo)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Splitscreen. Left, a woman speaks to camera. Right, a man with shades and a hat.](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/7fec\/live\/a0a3a410-1cc5-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.jpg.webp) 'I don't know why we're doing it' - Americans divided on Iran war Ten days since President Trump first announced the attack, people from across the US tell the BBC what they think the best outcome of the conflict could be. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cy8gm4vr70go)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Aerial shot of HMS Dragon in Portsmouth harbour](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/879c\/live\/2d5b4510-1c9f-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.jpg.webp) HMS Dragon sets sail from Portsmouth and heads to Cyprus The UK has deployed the Type 45 Destroyer to the Mediterranean region, after an Iranian drone struck the runway at the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on 1 March. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cjeng582d13o)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Trump speaks at a press conference. ](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/6db8\/live\/33adee80-1c0f-11f1-9120-a910fc22c6ac.jpg.webp) Trump says Iran war will be over 'very soon', but not this week At his press briefing, the US president claimed the operation was a \"tremendous success\", but added that he wants to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weaponry. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cx2g4l8mlgzo)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![A split screen image with Nick Marsh on the left and barrels of oil on the right](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/d43c\/live\/0cb170c0-1bb2-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.jpg.webp) Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than \\$100 a barrel on Monday. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cpv8342e3xvo)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Composite image of Landale standing in snowy field, and the interceptor ](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/29c4\/live\/e85a34b0-1b9c-11f1-b048-c9424b2cf5fd.jpg.webp) Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cpv83ndmezno)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![ A split image with Laura Kuenssberg on the left and Tom Fletcher on the right](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/83bc\/live\/5c5ad820-1abb-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.jpg.webp) 'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/c9wnevqljd0o)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Donald Trump on the left and a man in a Cuba jacket and flag is on the right.](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/8d71\/live\/7acaafa0-19b3-11f1-b048-c9424b2cf5fd.jpg.webp) After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba? During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/c4gq8yd3qlxo)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![People protesting Maduro's return is on the left and Ione Wells is on the right.](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/3cce\/live\/a1db6630-19a3-11f1-b048-c9424b2cf5fd.jpg.webp) Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/c4g244g829zo)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Elizabeth Taylor is seen on the left and the Iranian embassy in the US is on the right.](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/e0b9\/live\/ed977b10-18de-11f1-b048-c9424b2cf5fd.jpg.webp) Frozen in time: The once-glamorous Iranian embassy in the US sits empty The BBC's Helena Humphrey explains the steps required to reopen both embassies, which have remained closed for decades. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/c0mgjz03zrko)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Splitscreen. Left, a woman speaks. Right, Two people embrace in an airport](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1b52\/live\/5b284390-18a2-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.jpg.webp) 'We got home': Passengers on Dubai-Dublin flight celebrate return The Emirates flight was the first in a number of days after the United States-Israeli attacks on Iran led to the closure of nearly all airspace in the Middle East. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cre00gxrdwvo)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Graphic showing marine traffic ](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/dad6\/live\/7903a590-1892-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.png.webp) Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cze004wywz3o)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![A black and white image of a ship through a scope](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/83ed\/live\/fd575160-17df-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.jpg.webp) Video of US torpedo hitting Iranian warship released by Pentagon US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the US military has sunk \"an Iranian warship\" in the Indian Ocean with a torpedo. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cd6zzg2g7vno)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Plumes of smoke rise following reported explosions in Tehran on March 2, 2026](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1715\/live\/f076e670-17f0-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.jpg.webp) Ros Atkins on...how has President Trump's message on war changed? The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins charts how the Trump administration’s messaging on war has shifted in his second term. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/c4g00zngg13o)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Splitscreen. Left, Bateman. Right, Hegseth.](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/eeca\/live\/a0e2ad40-1801-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.jpg.webp) Watch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on school Asked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was \"investigating\". World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cn9eeylg5rvo)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Donald Trump and Ros Atkins are pictured.](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/496b\/live\/446c0600-1762-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.jpg.webp) Trump's war on Iran: Shifting stories and unanswered questions BBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran. World](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/videos\/cd6zzyg64zqo)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.files.bbci.co.uk\/bbcdotcom\/web\/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2\/grey-placeholder.png)![Splitscreen showing an explosion and destruction following strikes](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/cb4e\/live\/d5a532e0-17bc-11f1-9120-a910fc22c6ac.jpg.webp) Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes. 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Boilerpipe Text	For every day of this war, President Trump has been sharing his perspective and his thinking - whether in press conferences, in video statements or in posts on social media. In the last week, that's continued - as strikes have been exchanged - and pressure has built on the supply of oil and gas from the region. The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins has looked what the President's been saying. Produced by Katerina Karelli. Graphics by Sally Nicholls and Mesut Ersoz. 7 minutes ago Iran Donald Trump United States Iran war Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine. World Oscar buzz for Ray and his Retirement Plan Voiced by Domhnall Gleeson and directed by John Kelly, Retirement Plan is nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards. World Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy. World 'I don't know why we're doing it' - Americans divided on Iran war Ten days since President Trump first announced the attack, people from across the US tell the BBC what they think the best outcome of the conflict could be. World HMS Dragon sets sail from Portsmouth and heads to Cyprus The UK has deployed the Type 45 Destroyer to the Mediterranean region, after an Iranian drone struck the runway at the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on 1 March. World Trump says Iran war will be over 'very soon', but not this week At his press briefing, the US president claimed the operation was a "tremendous success", but added that he wants to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weaponry. World Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday. World Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer. World 'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East. World After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba? During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”. World Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US. World Frozen in time: The once-glamorous Iranian embassy in the US sits empty The BBC's Helena Humphrey explains the steps required to reopen both embassies, which have remained closed for decades. World 'We got home': Passengers on Dubai-Dublin flight celebrate return The Emirates flight was the first in a number of days after the United States-Israeli attacks on Iran led to the closure of nearly all airspace in the Middle East. World Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz. World Video of US torpedo hitting Iranian warship released by Pentagon US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the US military has sunk "an Iranian warship" in the Indian Ocean with a torpedo. World Ros Atkins on...how has President Trump's message on war changed? The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins charts how the Trump administration’s messaging on war has shifted in his second term. World Watch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on school Asked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was "investigating". World Trump's war on Iran: Shifting stories and unanswered questions BBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran. World Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes. World Fire breaks out near US consulate in Dubai after drone strike US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai. World
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Trump's mixed messages on the war For every day of this war, President Trump has been sharing his perspective and his thinking - whether in press conferences, in video statements or in posts on social media. In the last week, that's continued - as strikes have been exchanged - and pressure has built on the supply of oil and gas from the region. The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins has looked what the President's been saying. Produced by Katerina Karelli. Graphics by Sally Nicholls and Mesut Ersoz. 7 minutes ago [Iran](https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4ggwt) [Donald Trump](https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cp7r8vgl2lgt) [United States](https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cx1m7zg01xyt) [Iran war](https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cx2jyv8j8gwt) Share Save * [![](https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2/grey-placeholder.png)![Sean Penn accepts the statuette in a composite image with the 2D statuette on the other side](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/30df/live/188b9c10-2240-11f1-b297-95b0a0a8331e.jpg.webp) Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine. 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Readable Markdown	For every day of this war, President Trump has been sharing his perspective and his thinking - whether in press conferences, in video statements or in posts on social media. In the last week, that's continued - as strikes have been exchanged - and pressure has built on the supply of oil and gas from the region. The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins has looked what the President's been saying. Produced by Katerina Karelli. Graphics by Sally Nicholls and Mesut Ersoz. 7 minutes ago [Iran](https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4ggwt) [Donald Trump](https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cp7r8vgl2lgt) [United States](https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cx1m7zg01xyt) [Iran war](https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cx2jyv8j8gwt) [![](https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2/grey-placeholder.png)![Sean Penn accepts the statuette in a composite image with the 2D statuette on the other side](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/30df/live/188b9c10-2240-11f1-b297-95b0a0a8331e.jpg.webp) Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine. 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Right, a man with shades and a hat.](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/7fec/live/a0a3a410-1cc5-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.jpg.webp) 'I don't know why we're doing it' - Americans divided on Iran war Ten days since President Trump first announced the attack, people from across the US tell the BBC what they think the best outcome of the conflict could be. World](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy8gm4vr70go) [![](https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260309-121341-5f81352518-web-2.41.1-2/grey-placeholder.png)![Aerial shot of HMS Dragon in Portsmouth harbour](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/879c/live/2d5b4510-1c9f-11f1-801d-ed3cff6bf876.jpg.webp) HMS Dragon sets sail from Portsmouth and heads to Cyprus The UK has deployed the Type 45 Destroyer to the Mediterranean region, after an Iranian drone struck the runway at the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on 1 March. 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World](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c0mgkdednvxo)
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