Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘safe and accounted for’ – McEntee Helen McEntee was speaking following the deaths of three peacekeepers in Lebanon in the previous 24 hours. Evening Standard · Mar 30
Photos show displaced Lebanese sheltering in Beirut as the war escalates Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese displaced by the escalating war between Israel and Hezbollah have poured into Beirut, seeking refuge wherever space is available. The Independent UK · Mar 30
The Latest: Trump warns Iran energy sites face destruction without a quick deal President Donald Trump says Iran faces massive damage to its energy system unless it quickly agrees to end the war The Independent UK · Mar 30
Two UN peacekeepers killed after explosion in southern Lebanon Unifil has launched an investigation into the deaths The Independent UK · Mar 30
Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as political tensions soar Iran has refused Lebanon’s order to expel its ambassador, and the standoff adds to rising tension as Hezbollah and Israel fight The Independent UK · Mar 30
Watch: Massive blaze engulfs Israeli oil refinery after Hezbollah claims attack A massive blaze erupted at an Israeli oil refinery in Haifa on Monday after a fresh wave of missiles was detected. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for launching a barrage of advanced missiles targeting a naval base in Haifa, indicating a coordinated escalation on multiple fronts. It was not immediately clear whether… The Times of India · Mar 30
Iran war: Animated map tracks Middle East strikes since February 28 An animated map shows drone and missile attacks across the Middle East from February 28 to March 28, including strikes attributed to Iran, Hezbollah, Israel and the United States, based on data from the NGO Acled. Orange dots represent attacks by the US and Israel, green by Iran and its… Euronews · Mar 30
Israeli troops ski into Lebanon as Netanyahu expands invasion Intensifying IDF activity in the country’s south, including the coordinated destruction of homes, have prompted fears of a long-term occupation The Independent UK · Mar 30
Irish premier condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeeper in Lebanon There are more than 300 Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon as part of a long-standing UN mission. Evening Standard · Mar 30
Israeli Army Footage Sparks Concern as Alpinist Unit Crosses Syria into Lebanon Amid Border Crisis IDF Alpinist Unit crosses from Syria into southern Lebanon amid rising Hezbollah tensions, footage shows elite mountain troops in action International Business Times UK · Mar 30
Trump says deal could be reached 'soon' as Iran warns against US ground invasion Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after Iranian electrical facilities came under attack, cutting power to parts of Tehran and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claims the war has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached "soon" with Tehran. Euronews · Mar 30
Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks Tehran says it will confront any land attack, as Trump says regime’s export hub on Kharg island could be taken ‘very easily’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 29
Photos show Lebanon's Catholics marking Palm Sunday as the shadow of war weighs heavily This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. The Independent UK · Mar 29
French foreign minister condemns killing of journalists in Lebanon France's foreign minister said Sunday it would be "extremely serious" if Israel had deliberately targeted three journalists killed the previous day in a strike on south Lebanon. Radio France Internationale · Mar 29
The Times of India · Mar 29 ‘Targeted assasination’: Iran blasts Israel killing three journalists; questions international law Three journalists were killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, sparking outrage from Iran and press watchdogs. While Israel labeled one victim a "terrorist," Lebanon's presidency condemned the attack as a "blatant crime" violating international law. The Committee to Protect Journalists is investigating, noting a disturbing pattern of accusations…
Euronews · Mar 29 Iran wary of diplomacy with the US amid reports of planned ground offensive Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the US is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in US media that the Trump administration is planning a weeks-long ground offensive.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28 Funeral held for three journalists killed by Israeli strike in Lebanon Lebanese government calls killings a ‘blatant war crime’ while Israel says primary target was a Hezbollah ‘terrorist’
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Israeli airstrike kills three journalists covering the war in Lebanon Top officials in Lebanon condemned the strike, with President Joseph Aoun calling it a ‘flagrant crime that violates all laws and agreements that protect journalists’
The Independent UK · Mar 28 The Latest: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel Israel has intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, the first time it had faced fire from that country since the war in the Middle East erupted last month
The Times of India · Mar 28 One month in, new front opens as Yemen’s Houthis enter Iran-Israel war The Iran-Israel war has entered a new phase on Saturday with Yemen’s Houthi rebels launching their first strike on Israel since the conflict began. The move opens a fresh front in a war that has already spread across multiple countries and disrupted global trade and energy markets.
The Times of India · Mar 28 One month of Iran war: Tehran's defiance turns Trump's regime-change dream into nightmare On February 28, what began as Donald Trump’s “dream” project to topple Iran’s regime under Ali Khamenei now appears to have shifted into a pressing push for a “deal”, a term the US president frequently invokes, aimed at reopening the vital oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews · Mar 28 Yemen's Houthis say they carried out their first military operation targeting Israel 'successfully' Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they launched their first military operation targeting Israeli military positions in support of Iranian and Hezbollah resistance efforts. The group said its attacks will continue until Israel halts its military offensives on all fronts.
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Israel says it intercepted first incoming missile from Yemen as war in Middle East intensifies Israel’s military says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28 Gulf countries warn of rising threat from Iran-backed militias and proxies Fears grow that Tehran may start activating sleeper cells across Middle East as part of war with US and Israel
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27 Yemen’s Houthis launch first attack on Israel since outbreak of conflict, as Rubio says war to end in ‘weeks’ Missile fired from Yemen the first since the Iran war began and came hours after the US secretary set a new timeline for the conflict