‘Rise up, oil, from your knees!’: Putin may mourn Khamenei, but Russia is excited about the strikes’ impact on oil prices Constrained supply + Higher prices = War funds We Got This Covered · Mar 3
US-Israel strikes in Iran: IDF strikes presidential office, security council building in Tehran Israel conducted overnight air strikes in Tehran targeting Iran's presidential office and the Supreme National Security Council building. These strikes follow earlier attacks on Iranian military infrastructure. Iran launched missiles towards Israel, prompting air defence activation. The conflict has widened, raising regional escalation concerns. The Times of India · Mar 3
Military Officials Reportedly Question Whether Kuwait Base Hit By Iranian Weapons Was Adequately Fortified After Six Were Killed Military officials are questioning whether a U.S. military base in Kuwait where six service members were killed was adequately fortified, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 3
First Thing: Conflict spirals in Middle East as NGO says at least 700 Iranian civilians killed Trump says the war could last weeks or ‘far longer’. Plus, what a high schooler detained by ICE for 10 months wants you to know The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
Iranian foreign minister makes a terrifying, solemn promise as U.S. and Israel join forces against Iran He believes that the government has a right to defend itself. We Got This Covered · Mar 3
Rubio tries to backtrack after Israel comments later contradicted by Trump trigger criticism – as it happened US president said Tuesday he ‘might have forced Israel’s hand’ in attack Iran, day after Rubio said Israel planned to strike Iran first The Guardian - US · Mar 3
Meet Masih Alinejad: The anti-hijab activist who survived Iran's assassination squads and is now celebrating Khamenei's death Masih Alinejad returned to the headlines after posting an emotional video reacting to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. “Finally, you’re dead, finally, you’re gone, Ali Khamenei,” she said, her voice breaking. In the same clip, she is seen hugging strangers in New York. For Alinejad, those embraces… The Times of India · Mar 3
Pope Leo puts out a ‘heartfelt appeal’ for ‘moral responsibility’ after Iran strikes, he’s preaching to the wrong crowd Appealing to Trump's morals isn' a great tactic. We Got This Covered · Mar 3
Exiled ‘crown prince’ demands Europe stop waffling and join Donald Trump He wants them to take a firm stand instead of weak promises. We Got This Covered · Mar 3
How Israel hacked Tehran traffic cameras to track, kill Khamenei In a dramatic operation, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in coordinated US-Israeli strikes. Years of meticulous surveillance, including hacked traffic cameras and disrupted phone networks, provided crucial intelligence. This enabled a precise strike during a rare meeting, marking a significant escalation driven by political decisions and advanced technological… The Times of India · Mar 3
Cyprus hits out at UK after drone attack on British base and refuses to rule out changing agreement Nicosia refused to rule out renegotiating use of RAF Akrotiri following anger over the incident The Independent UK · Mar 3
From Khamenei's compound to nuclear complex: Satellite images show aftermath of Iranian sites after US-Israel strikes High-resolution satellite images reveal extensive destruction across Iran following US-Israeli strikes on nuclear, military, and leadership sites. Operation Epic Fury targeted several locations in Iran, including Natanz nuclear facility and Ayatollah Khamenei's compound, with reports indicating that the Supreme Leader's death. Khamenei was killed in one of the initial strikes… The Times of India · Mar 3
Afghanistan's Bagram airbase damaged by 'multiple strikes' from Pakistan; see satellite images Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, a significant escalation in tensions. The Pakistani military confirmed strikes aimed at destroying equipment and supplies, citing the Taliban government's alleged support for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Satellite images indicate damage to aircraft hangars and warehouses at the key military site.. The Times of India · Mar 3
Pakistan says it killed 67 Afghan security force members in fifth day of fighting Pakistan's information minister says Afghan ground forces have attacked Pakistani military positions at 16 locations along the southwestern border and fired on multiple points in the northwest The Independent UK · Mar 3
Radio France Internationale · Mar 3 French court cuts jail terms for three men in Samuel Paty murder case A French appeal court upheld one jail term and reduced three others over the chain of events that led to the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty by a Chechen jihadist in October 2020.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Iran continues to hit back at US-Israeli strikes as Trump says it is too late to talk Iranian drones hit US embassy in Riyadh as Israel bombs Tehran and sends troops into southern Lebanon
Evening Standard · Mar 3 Here we go again...can markets take the latest turmoil in their stride? Investors have experienced copious financial crises in the last 40 years
The Times of India · Mar 3 Over $700m spent in first 24 hours of 'Epic Fury': How much Iran war may cost America? The numbers so far As US and Israeli strikes on Iran intensify and the conflict spreads across the Middle East region, a pressing question is emerging: how much will this war cost America?
Radio France Internationale · Mar 3 The French village where Ayatollah Khomeini fomented Iran's revolution It has been nearly 50 years since the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini recorded speeches calling for an Islamic revolution from a country home in an affluent village west of Paris. But the inhabitants of Neauphle-le-Chateau have still not got over their famous guest, as the US-Israeli war against Iran puts the…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Tuesday briefing: ‘An historic rupture’ as the Middle East crisis spreads In today’s newsletter: senior international correspondent Julian Borger on what next as Iran targets its Gulf neighbours and the conflict escalates
The Times of India · Mar 3 US strikes Iran’s ‘command and control’ facilities; Trump says war ‘can be fought forever’ - key details US President Donald Trump said America has an “unlimited supply” of weapons and claimed wars can be fought “forever” as tensions with Iran escalate following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has launched retaliatory strikes, including a drone attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, while…
International Business Times UK · Mar 3 Trump Administration Faces Cover‑Up Claims of Hiding True Number of US Injuries From Iran Strikes U.S. Central Command reports casualties from Iranian missile strikes, but independent observers and the Trump administration face scrutiny over potential under-reporting of the US service member injuries.
The Times of India · Mar 3 US Marines opened fire on protesters who stormed Karachi consulate: Report US Marines reportedly opened fire on demonstrators who stormed Pakistan's Karachi consulate following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader in American-Israeli strikes. At least 10 died in the incident, sparking nationwide protests and a ban on gatherings. The consulate claimed shots originated from within the compound amid escalating regional tensions.
The Times of India · Mar 3 ‘From Gaza to Minab’: Iran shares image of hundreds of graves being dug after 160 dead in school strike Iran's foreign minister shared a photo of graves, alleging a US-Israeli strike on a girls' school in Minab killed over 150. Iranian authorities described it as a war crime, while the US Central Command stated they are reviewing reports of civilian harm. International law prohibits direct targeting of civilian infrastructure…
International Business Times UK · Mar 3 US Embassy Riyadh Hit by Iranian Drones: Fire Erupts as Americans Ordered to Shelter in Place Across Saudi Arabia Iranian drones attack US Embassy in Riyadh, marking the first strike on US diplomacy in Saudi Arabia since 2004. Discover the implications for Gulf security and the response from US and UK officials.