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1. Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict

   The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

2. Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement

   A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.

3. 'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded near Iran

   Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

4. French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

   The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

5. Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee

   The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.