Benjamin Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit Hezbollah The fighting in Lebanon has been the broadest spillover of the Iran war, displacing more than 1.2 million Lebanese through Israeli strikes and evacuation orders since March 2, when Hezbollah began firing rockets and drones into Israel to back its ally Iran. The Economic Times · May 31
Iran slams Washington's attempt to divide Iran and force it to surrender as "false dream" "In the new phase of the war, the enemy is seeking to create discord and destroy the country's cohesion through economic pressure and media manipulation in order to compensate for its military defeat and force us to surrender; what a false dream!" the Iranian speaker said, The Economic Times · May 31
Could Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ be a bigger global turning point than Vietnam? The far shorter Middle East war has rapidly revealed the strategic weakness of US firepower in an interconnected world The Guardian - UK · May 31
Iran says no deal with US unless its rights secured Iran's chief negotiator says Tehran will not agree to any deal with the United States unless Iranian rights are fully secured. Reports suggest Washington has sent a tougher peace proposal. This could delay an agreement to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides remain… The Economic Times · May 31
US military says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran According to the US Central Command, the Gambia-flagged cargo ship Lian Star ignored more than 20 warnings from US forces overnight as it tried to enter an Iranian port. Euronews · May 31
Trump Seeks Tweaks To US-Iran Ceasefire Pact Draft The draft memorandum of understanding has provided for a pledge from Iran not to pursue a nuclear weapon, but specific concessions have not been woven in. International Business Times · May 31
The Guardian - UK · May 31 Israel seizes strategic castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years Experts say capture is largely symbolic, but it complicates efforts to extend the ceasefire between US and Iran
The Economic Times · May 31 US-Iran conflict adds fresh strain to Pakistan's fragile economy Pakistan faces a growing inflation crisis. Tensions between the United States and Iran are driving up fuel prices. This is making daily life difficult for ordinary citizens. Salaried workers and low-income families struggle to afford basic necessities. Petrol prices have surged significantly. Diesel prices have also increased. This impacts transportation…
France 24 · May 31 Israeli forces capture historic castle in deepest Lebanese incursion in 26 years Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group as Israeli troops captured and planted their flag on a strategic mountain topped with the Crusader-built Beaufort castle.
The Economic Times · May 31 Europe's green jet fuels see upside in Iran war Europe is looking at synthetic jet fuel to reduce reliance on foreign oil. The Iran war has made this cleaner fuel more attractive. While production is currently limited, new factories are needed to meet future targets. Defence forces are showing interest, potentially providing a much-needed boost for investment in this…
The Independent UK · May 31 I was jailed for taking pictures in Iran – the next generation is fearless SPECIAL REPORT: Tehran-based photographer Tahmineh Monzavi chronicles the lives of young people in Iran who bravely agree to pose for the camera. She tells Caspar Barnes and Moha Tahery what they dream of for the future of their country
The Independent UK · May 31 As Iran war threatens undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, is it time to rethink the internet? IN FOCUS: Undersea internet cables form the backbone of all worldwide connectivity, enabling bank transfers, messaging, and critical services to function. But as global conflicts threaten crucial chokepoints through which they run, how can the critical cables be protected? Alex Croft reports