Israel planning massive ground invasion of Lebanon, officials say "We are going to do what we did in Gaza," said a senior Israeli official. Axios · Mar 14
Remember why they set up DOGE? Now Trump just wasted 11 billion dollars in Iran war At this rate, anything DOGE saved is going to burn in Iran. We Got This Covered · Mar 13
Scoop: Trump rejected Putin offer to move Iran's uranium to Russia Securing Iran's 450 kilograms of 60%-enriched uranium is a key war objective. Axios · Mar 13
Moscow businesses struggle as Russia restricts cellphone internet services Cellphone internet disruptions have gripped the Russian capital for more than a week, derailing the daily routine for millions of residents and inflicting massive losses to businesses The Independent UK · Mar 13
The Guardian view on the Iran war and international law: it’s worse than a mistake; it’s a crime Editorial: Double standards in Europe and elsewhere are laid bare by the muted response to US and Israeli aggression and the killing of civilians The Guardian - UK · Mar 13
Oil prices hit $103 per barrel despite Trump easing some Russian sanctions Analysts estimate about 125 million barrels of Russian oil are currently being shipped The Independent UK · Mar 13
How Trump’s bid to cut oil prices will fill Russia’s war chest with billions ANALYSIS: Russia is set to earn up to two-thirds more a month from its oil and gas revenue than it did in February, experts say, potentially wiping out months of losses in a matter of weeks. Stuti Mishra reports The Independent UK · Mar 13
Trump calls Iran leaders ‘deranged scumbags’ as Middle East violence spirals Tehran residents report relentless bombing with US and Israeli planes launching wave of attacks The Guardian - UK · Mar 13
Pete Hegseth attacks media for not being positive enough about US attacks on Iran US defense head is eager to frame operation as a success – and slam journalists for not portraying it in a positive light The Guardian - US · Mar 13
Trump Temporarily Lifts Sanctions On Russia In Desperate Bid To Avoid Energy Crisis President Trump has temporarily lifted oil sanctions against Russia as part of a desperate effort to stave off an energy crisis created by the war with Iran. International Business Times · Mar 13
Fears of 'Tehran plot' to unleash violence on streets of London led to ban on Al Quds Day march The Al Quds Day march in the capital was banned after MI5 warned of the threat from the Iranian regime Evening Standard · Mar 13
Inside Iran's 'Missile City': Regime Displays Massive Naval Suicide Drone Arsenal Iran's IRGC has released footage of an underground 'missile city' brimming with suicide drone boats and missiles aimed at the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times UK · Mar 13
France treads 'a fine line between defensive and offensive’ in Middle East President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel as a violation of international law, while France deploys military forces to protect its interests in the region and defend its allies hit by Iranian reprisals – a balancing act that could prove to be… Radio France Internationale · Mar 13
‘Not a single one of the kids we pulled out was alive’: Inside sources reveal shocking mistake that made US strike the Iranian school In their arguments with Anthropic, the Pentagon said that a human vets the target. It might be a lie. We Got This Covered · Mar 13
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine
The Times of India · Mar 13 ‘Certainly does not help peace’: Zelenskyy says US easing of Russian oil sanctions could hand Moscow $10 billion for war Ukraine's President Zelenskyy criticized a US decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil, warning it could provide Moscow billions for the war and undermine peace efforts. French President Macron echoed concerns, stating Russia is mistaken if it believes the Middle East conflict offers respite. The US claims the waiver…
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Iraq is caught in the crossfire of the Iran war, with attacks by both sides on its soil Iraq is caught in the crossfire of the Iran war and is the only country facing strikes from both sides, threatening to drag the nation that has so far avoided two years of regional turmoil into a full-blown crisis
Evening Standard · Mar 13 UK calls for allies to keep pressure on Russia after US eases oil sanctions No 10 said the decision ultimately lay with the US but that Britain remained committed to bringing ‘maximum’ financial strain on Moscow.
The Times of India · Mar 13 'Wounded and likely disfigured': How US reacted to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's first statement US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is wounded and "likely disfigured" following an air strike. Hegseth cited the absence of a voice or video message from Khamenei as evidence of his condition and lack of legitimacy. Meanwhile, Iranian President's son stated Khamenei is…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13 What is the strait of Hormuz and can the US stop Iran from blocking it? Energy prices have soared as Iranian strikes and reports of mines prevent ships from transiting the chokepoint
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13 Israeli-backed Palestinian militias step up operations against Hamas in Gaza Armed groups appear to have increased their firepower as they carry out raids deep in Hamas-controlled territory
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13 First Thing: Four crew confirmed dead after US military plane crash in Iraq Rescue efforts continue for two crew members, while US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil at sea. Plus, how China and the US see each other online
International Business Times UK · Mar 13 Did Mojtaba Khamenei Lose His Legs? New Iran Supreme Leader Vows Revenge Despite 'Coma', Injury Reports Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows unrelenting revenge against US and Israeli strikes via state TV, amid explosive reports he's comatose and legless after brutal bombings. The son's fiery message, mourning his slain family, threatens Hormuz blockade and asset seizures as Gulf attacks intensify.
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 6 civilians Afghanistan’s Taliban government has accused Pakistan’s military of targeting homes in airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar province
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Residents of Tehran tell AP of rising fear and isolation as bombs strike without warning An engineer crouches under a park bench as fighter jets roar overhead