Israel says it killed two of Iran’s most powerful officials overnight, and one of them was the man keeping the regime safe from its own people Big blow to Iran. We Got This Covered · Mar 17
Benjamin Netanyahu Is Alive: PM's Office Shares Image to Quash Viral Death Rumors Israel has released a new photograph of Benjamin Netanyahu in a command setting to counter viral claims that the prime minister was killed in Iranian strikes, insisting he is alive and directing the war. International Business Times UK · Mar 17
We get it, RFK Jr: you have abs. Now enough with the slopaganda While the health secretary posts shirtless workouts and AI videos, he should be focusing on soaring cases of measles, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
Hungary and Slovakia strike a new fuel pipeline deal to steady regional supplies Hungary and Slovakia are agreeing to build a new pipeline that links their refineries in what they say will boost regional fuel security The Independent UK · Mar 17
Targeted in Tehran: Why Gholamreza Soleimani was the IDF's Highest-Priority Target for Internal Security In a seismic blow to Iran's internal security, Israeli airstrikes in Tehran have killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and reportedly assassinated de facto leader Ali Larijani. International Business Times UK · Mar 17
Death of influential Ali Larijani could be bigger loss to Iran than Khamenei Security chief’s huge influence on many levels of Iranian politics and abroad will make his killing devastating The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
Iran's Military Leadership Suffers Major Blow as Israeli Strikes Eliminated Top Security Leader Israel claims responsibility for airstrikes that killed senior Iranian military leaders, including Ali Larijani, escalating regional tensions International Business Times UK · Mar 17
UK security adviser ‘attended’ US-Iran talks and judged deal was within reach Exclusive: Jonathan Powell thought Tehran’s ‘surprising’ offer on its nuclear programme could prevent rush to war, sources say The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
'Action will follow. Pak's brutality won't go unanswered': Taliban's chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid vowed retaliation after an alleged Pakistani airstrike on Omar Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, which he described as a deliberate attack on civilians. Mujahid stated the attack "will not go unanswered" and accused Pakistan of attempting to shape the narrative, vowing to expose their "brutality" to… The Times of India · Mar 17
Why Trump's 'beautiful armada' cannot take control of the Strait of Hormuz The proposal from President Trump to assemble an international naval coalition for the defense of the Strait of Hormuz encounters formidable obstacles. Iran's advanced A2/AD capabilities—featuring an array of missiles, drones, and submarines—combined with the strait's challenging topography, complicates even the strongest navy's efforts to maintain a permanent presence. The Times of India · Mar 17
Terrorism arrests rose 1,114% last year – so why aren’t the security services more alarmed? Due to an ongoing judicial review, Home Office data currently leaves out the thousands of people apprehended at Palestine Action protests. But whichever way you cut it, the number of arrests is outrageous, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
Donald Trump Warns Europe 'We Will Remember' After Iran War Snub as Ex-President Claim Sparks Doubt European leaders reject Donald Trump's call to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, citing lack of consultation and unclear strategy as tensions rise with Iran. International Business Times UK · Mar 17
Iran’s national security council confirms death of its chief, Ali Larijani Larijani was killed by an Israeli airstrike and is the most senior Iranian fatality since Ali Khamenei on first day of war The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
US‑Iran Conflict: New Footage of Drones and Rockets Striking US Embassy in Baghdad — Most Intense Attack Yet Explore the implications of a drone strike on the US Embassy in Baghdad, highlighting the evolving dynamics of the US-Iran conflict and regional security concerns International Business Times UK · Mar 17
The Times of India · Mar 17 'We were shocked': Trump reacts to Iran hitting US Gulf allies — was there prior warning? US President Trump expressed shock at Iran's expanded strikes across the Middle East, despite US intelligence anticipating such retaliation. The conflict, now in its third week, has seen Iranian attacks on US positions and allied infrastructure, disrupting vital shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz. Concerns are mounting over the…
Radio France Internationale · Mar 17 Ukraine to test French-Italian alternative to US Patriot missiles Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has placed the new generation French-Italian-made SAMP/T air defence system at the centre of his latest appeal for protection against Russian missiles, providing a European alternative to the US Patriot missiles currently used in the field.
Evening Standard · Mar 17 Who is Ali Larijani? Iran’s national security chief killed in airstrike, Israel claims If death of Larijani is confirmed, he would be most senior member of Iran regime to be killed since former supreme leader Ali Khamenei
The Times of India · Mar 17 Where is Iran’s new supreme leader? How Mojtaba Khamenei escaped the ‘Blue Sparrow’ strike that killed his father Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, narrowly survived a deadly airstrike that targeted his family and top officials. Audio reveals Mojtaba was outside his father's compound when Israeli missiles struck, killing his wife and son. The attack also claimed the lives of Ayatollah Khamenei and other senior leaders.
The Independent UK · Mar 17 Israel launches new strikes on Tehran and Lebanon as Iran hits back and fires on Gulf neighbors Residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions as air defenses worked to intercept new waves of incoming Iranian fire
The Times of India · Mar 17 ‘Happy holidays’: Amid death rumours, Netanyahu sends Nowruz greetings to Iranians in video message Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video on Monday wishing Iranians a happy Nowruz, the Persian New Year, even as Israel continues its war against Iran alongside its ally, the United States.
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 Former Afghan Special Forces Soldier Who Helped US Military Dies Within 24 Hours of ICE Arrest in Texas Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal, an Afghan war veteran, died in ICE custody under mysterious circumstances. His family is seeking answers as the investigation continues.
The Times of India · Mar 17 Watch: Flames, huge smoke columns seen after Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital that killed 400 Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, conducting strikes on Afghan Taliban military installations in Kabul and Nangarhar Province. The operation Pakistan said targeted technical support facilities, ammunition storage, and drone assembly workshops, with Pakistan stating the action followed unprovoked firing. Afghan authorities have accused Islamabad of hitting a hospital resulting in…
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 Iran's Incoming Supreme Leader 'May Be Gay', Intelligence Claims — In a Country Where Homosexuality Is Illegal US intelligence reportedly told Donald Trump that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, a claim that underscores tensions with Iran's strict laws criminalising homosexuality.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17 Ukraine war briefing: Russia agrees to stop recruiting Kenyans in fight against Kyiv No more Kenyans to be enlisted by Moscow; Starmer warns against fossil fuel ‘windfall for Putin’ during war on Iran. What we know on day 1,483
The Times of India · Mar 16 400 killed, 250 wounded in Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul hospital, claim Taliban Afghanistan accused Pakistan of killing civilians in fresh airstrikes on Kabul, alleging a hospital treating drug addicts was hit. Pakistan denied targeting civilians, stating precision strikes hit military and "terrorist" targets used against Pakistan. Tensions escalate amid ongoing border clashes and accusations of sheltering militants.