Two men in court accused of carrying out ‘hostile surveillance’ on Jewish sites for Iran A British-Iranian and an Iranian national have been charged under the National Security Act The Independent UK · Mar 19
First Thing: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar The move would be a major escalation in the US-Israel war against Iran. Plus, FBI director admits to buying data tracking Americans’ locations The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
Israel puts Trump in his place over claim he didn’t know about gas field attack, says he’s panicking Be a good boy and do what you're told, Donald. We Got This Covered · Mar 19
Russia, the quiet winner? How Middle East war may be boosting Putin’s war chest As Middle East tensions escalate, Russia is quietly positioning itself to benefit from the ensuing chaos. While global powers focus on the conflict, Moscow is leveraging diplomacy and energy markets to expand its influence. The crisis has boosted Russia's energy revenues and shifted international attention away from Ukraine, creating a… The Times of India · Mar 19
EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election games EU leaders are accusing Hungary’s Viktor Orbán of blocking major aid to Ukraine to score points at home ahead of elections next month The Independent UK · Mar 19
The war on Iran cost the US $12.7bn by day six. Here’s how it’s been spent – in charts Now, the total is likely to have exceeded $18bn and counting. Where are America’s war dollars going, in a war that was never declared in the first place? The Guardian - US · Mar 19
No breakthrough on Hungary’s veto of EU’s €90bn loan to Ukraine – as it happened EU leaders fail to convince Viktor Orbán, shortly facing Hungarian elections, to drop his opposition to aid The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
'$200bn tip of iceberg': Iran mocks US over rising war bill, warns Americans of 'Israel First tax' Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi mocked the Pentagon demand's for addtional $200 billion in budget for Iran war, saying the amount was only a tip of the iceberg. The Times of India · Mar 19
EU talks grapple with war, energy fears and Hungary’s veto on Ukraine EU leaders are gathering in Brussels for a high-stakes summit dominated by war in the Middle East, energy pressures and a looming financial crunch in Ukraine – with a crucial loan package for Kyiv still blocked by Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Radio France Internationale · Mar 19
Just 350m away! Projectile strikes near Bushehr nuclear reactor, IAEA flags near miss A projectile struck near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, approximately 350 meters from the reactor, according to the IAEA. The agency confirmed no damage to the reactor or injuries, but stressed that attacks near nuclear facilities violate safety principles. Russia's Rosatom reported the strike took place Tuesday and is urging… The Times of India · Mar 19
Trump warns US will 'massively blow up' world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again ‘The pendulum of war has swung to a full-scale economic war,’ warns Iranian governor - as oil price rises again Evening Standard · Mar 19
The Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted before. A look at past moments that threatened oil flows The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz into the crosshairs of yet another geopolitical conflict The Independent UK · Mar 19
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar US president says ‘extremely important and valuable’ site will be targeted if Iran continues to attack Qatar facilities The Guardian - AU · Mar 19
European Union summit will focus on Iran war and a loan to Ukraine blocked by Hungary European Union leaders are holding a summit in Brussels to tackle growing fallout from the Iran war, rising energy prices and a stalled loan for Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 19
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Israel is rapidly killing Iran’s top leaders. Experts warn that could backfire Hamas has lost one leader after another
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19 Viktor Orbán refuses to agree to €90bn loan for Ukraine as EU leaders accuse him of betrayal German chancellor Friedrich Merz described Orbán’s U-turn on the loan Hungary had agreed to in December as ‘a gross act of disloyalty’
The Times of India · Mar 19 Israel bombs South Pars: Why does this gas field matter so much to Iran — and the world? Israel struck Iran's major South Pars gas field, a major energy source, following a US-Israel operation that killed Iran's leader. The attack, which the US denies prior knowledge of, escalates regional tensions and raises global concerns about energy supply disruptions. Iran has warned of retaliation against other Gulf energy sites.
The Times of India · Mar 19 US mulls troop deployment to 'secure' Strait of Hormuz; how much funding will Pentagon need to fun the war? The United States is weighing a significant expansion of military operations in the Gulf as the war with Iran intensifies, with plans under discussion to secure the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 19 EU summit fails to rally Orban behind stalled Ukraine loan EU leaders failed to persuade Hungary's Viktor Orban to lift his block on a massive loan to support Ukraine's war effort at summit talks on Thursday, leaving the much-needed funding in limbo.
The Times of India · Mar 19 UAE slams Iran’s ‘terrorist attack’ as missiles target Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas facility, Bab oil field: Calls it ‘dangerous escalation’ amid war with US-Israel Iran targeted the UAE's Habshan gas facility and Bab oil field. UAE air defence intercepted the threats. No casualties were reported. The UAE strongly condemned the attack, calling it a dangerous escalation. This incident highlights the growing vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure. Energy itself has become a battlefield in the…
The Guardian - AU · Mar 19 Russian oil tanker heading to Cuba amid US economic blockade Vessel with 730,000 barrels of crude set to reach Cuba on 23 March, according to maritime data, after Donald Trump said he expects to have ‘honour of taking’ country
The Guardian - AU · Mar 19 Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine strikes Russian aircraft sites 800km from border Kyiv hits Russian plants producing and repairing military transport planes; former pro-Kremlin operator abruptly calls for Vladimir Putin to step aside. What we know on day 1,485
We Got This Covered · Mar 18 Iran choked 27% of global energy. So the U.S. answered with 5,000-pounds of ‘let’s make it worse’ The US is pushing hard to reopen the waterway.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Middle East war: why tit-for-tat attacks on gasfields are a major escalation Strikes on South Pars and Ras Laffan are first time fossil fuel energy production facilities have been hit. Why is it significant?
Axios · Mar 18 Gabbard defers to Trump when asked if Iran posed "imminent threat" The resignation of a top aide intensified the spotlight on Gabbard.