Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in Israeli-US strikes Ahmadinejad, 69, served as president from 2005 to 2013 and was regarded as one of Israel’s most strident adversaries Evening Standard · Mar 1
Fear and Uncertainty Continue to Push Migrants to Self-Deport: "For Those of Us Who Entered Illegally, There Are No Options" Human rights advocates and immigration attorneys have warned of the potential risks of self-deporting urging migrants not to rely on it because it is not a formal immigration benefit and does not guarantee the ability to return to the U.S. Latin Times · Mar 1
US-born Pope Leo XIV condemns Iran strikes and calls for ‘reasonable, sincere and responsible dialogue’ He joined world leaders in urging peace and a return to talks after US and Israel attacked Iran The Independent UK · Mar 1
Hilary Knight References Trump’s Phone Call With Clever Joke During ‘SNL’ Appearance Team USA’s captain made a cameo on “SNL” alongside fellow American hockey stars Megan Keller, Quinn Hughes and Jack Hughes. Sports Illustrated · Mar 1
Did Connor Storrie Shade Donald Trump? 'Heated Rivalry' Star Stuns SNL Audience With Hudson Williams Connor Storrie's Saturday Night Live debut mixed Heated Rivalry jokes, surprise hockey guests and a carefully aimed reference to a Donald Trump moment that has been doing the rounds online. International Business Times UK · Mar 1
Three killed in Dubai as Iran unleashes ‘most intense offensive’ after Ayatollah’s death Missiles and suicide drones hammer Gulf cities, US troops killed and Britons told to shelter as region teeters on the brink Evening Standard · Mar 1
U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran may succeed on a military basis, but at what cost? Israel and the United States have launched combat operations against Iran via Operation Epic Fury. The air campaign appears aimed at three targets: Iran’s military bases and command structure, its air defences and strategic missile sites and its leadership. The Conversation · Mar 1
Starmer to be accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ in legal challenge to Chagos deal The UK government is set to face a battle in court on 13 March over Starmer’s plans to hand over the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius focussing on the historic human rights of the Chagossians The Independent UK · Mar 1
‘48 Iranian leaders gone’: Trump claims major success as conflict with Iran escalates US President Donald Trump announced that 48 Iranian leaders have been killed in US-Israeli strikes, describing the operation as ahead of schedule. This follows joint strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, prompting Iranian counterattacks across the region. The US reported three service members killed and five wounded amid… The Times of India · Mar 1
Epstein's Private Messages Speculated Trump Might 'Bomb Iran' If 'Cornered Like a Rat' — Seven Years Before He Did Jeffrey Epstein's 2018 iMessages reveal speculation about Trump's military strategies, including a potential attack on Iran. International Business Times UK · Mar 1
Trump appears to link Iran attack to his 2020 election loss President says in social media post that Iran tried to ‘stop Trump’ and now ‘faces renewed war with United States’ The Guardian - US · Mar 1
US military says three of its service members killed in Iran operation Five additional personnel have been reported seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, US military said The Guardian - US · Mar 1
Trump is making dangerous assumptions about who will take power in Iran ANALYSIS: The killing of Iran’s supreme leader could be a blow for democracy – but there are many groups poised to fight for the future of the country, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Mar 1
Trump Under Fire After Released Clip Shows Him Dancing Within Hours of US Attack on Iran Explore the stark contrast between Trump's gala appearance and the subsequent military strike on Iran, sparking global reactions. International Business Times UK · Mar 1
The Times of India · Mar 1 Sly Saudi-Israel alliance set up US attack on Iran Saudi Arabia and Israel have quietly converged, driven by shared concerns over Iran's regional influence. Despite public diplomacy, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly urged a US strike, warning of a stronger Iran if action was delayed. This alignment, fueled by geopolitical rivalry and Iran's nuclear ambitions, risks hardening…
The Guardian - US · Mar 1 Waiting on a tariff refund after Trump’s duties were struck down? Don’t bother Though the supreme court ruled against the levies, businesses hit hard by the tariffs shouldn’t hold their breath for any rebates
The Guardian - US · Mar 1 Trump and Netanyahu’s attack on Iran is an illegal act of aggression Their actions are no different from Putin’s invasion of Ukraine or Rwandan president Paul Kagame’s invasion of the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Times of India · Mar 1 Donald Trump hosts fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago as Middle East lights up with Iranian missiles targeting US and its allies While Iran vowed retaliation for airstrikes that reportedly killed its Supreme Leader, President Trump attended a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser. He mingled with donors and danced to music as US military prepared joint strikes on Iran. Trump later announced the war's commencement on Truth Social.
The Independent UK · Mar 1 Iran targets USS Abraham Lincoln in revenge strikes after Ayatollah Khamenei killing Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has targeted a massive US aircraft carrier that President Donald Trump sent to the Middle East as part of its pressure campaign on Iran.
International Business Times UK · Mar 1 Vladimir Putin Fury: Russian Leader Slams 'Cynical Violation' of Morality Over Ayatollah Khamenei's Death Vladimir Putin condemns the US-Israel strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a 'cynical murder' and a violation of international law.
The Times of India · Mar 1 'US crossed dangerous red line': Iran says has no option but to respond after Khamenei killing Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, declaring the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a "dangerous red line" that necessitates retaliation. Following joint US-Israeli strikes, Iran launched a significant wave of attacks across the Middle East, targeting countries hosting US bases.
The Independent UK · Mar 1 US hockey players throw jab at Trump in SNL skit with Heated Rivalry star IN FULL
Cinemablend · Mar 1 SNL Was Forced To Change A Sketch At The Last Minute And Complained About It On The Air Fear. Rage. Chaos.
International Business Times UK · Mar 1 DHS Shutdown Leaves TSA and Other Security Workers Unpaid Despite Fears of Iran Retaliation Homeland security employees face missed paychecks amid rising tensions with Iran.
Axios · Mar 1 Pope Leo condemns "spiral of violence" in U.S., Israel strikes on Iran He warned the violence could become irreversible.