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The Latest Breaking News from Iran

How Russia could profit from rising energy prices fuelled by Iran war

Oil and gas prices are soaring after the Iran war choked off tanker supplies from the Middle East

The Independent UK

Starmer’s Iran approach may anger Trump, but it fits with his foreign policy philosophy

Foreign policy doctrines are often forgotten as soon as they are written. Take the November 2025 US National Security Strategy, which told us that “the days in which the Middle East dominated American foreign policy … are thankfully over”.

The Conversation

Jonah Goldberg: The GOP Is Becoming Anti-Conservative

Jonah Goldberg discusses the Iran war, Trump’s governing style, the rise of the populist right, and why he believes the GOP is drifting away from conservatism.

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What would Winston Churchill make of war with Iran?

When Donald Trump criticised Keir Starmer for failing to sufficiently support American and Israeli operations against Iran, he did so with a historical flourish. “This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with,” he complained.

The Conversation

‘We don’t have a plan on how to get out of this’: Democrats give dire warning after congressional briefing on Iran

Senators emerge from classified Capitol Hill session with Secretary of State Marco Rubio claiming administration has no endgame for conflict with Tehran

The Independent UK

US Troops Ask Why Iran War Has No Live Coverage When Iraq Had Round-the-Clock Feeds

US service members question absence of live footage from Iran strikes. No ground troops, internet blackouts and media restrictions explain the gap.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth says Iranian regime is ‘toast’ as US expands military offensive

The Pentagon chief claims Tehran ‘cannot outlast’ US as strikes intensify and civilian toll climbs

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Iran is putting pressure on the US-UK ‘special relationship’ – but it has survived worse over the years

The so-called “special relationship” between the UK and the US appears to be at its lowest ebb for decades. As he sat alongside the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, at a White House press call on March 3, Donald Trump bitterly criticised Keir Starmer for his refusal to let the US…

The Conversation

Quick Facts About Ali Khamenei's Son Mojtaba Khamenei: Net Worth, Controversies and Life Before Supreme Leadership

Reports suggest Mojtaba Khamenei may succeed his father as Iran's Supreme Leader.

International Business Times UK

Who is Manu Raju? Indian-American journalist who faced off with Marco Rubio on US-Iran conflict

CNN journalist Manu Raju, the network’s chief congressional correspondent, gained attention an exchange with US secretary of state Marco Rubio during a press briefing in Washington, DC.

The Times of India

Pete Hegseth says US is ‘investigating’ deadly strike on girls’ school in Iran

US defense secretary was evasive when asked about the airstrike that Iranian officials say killed at least 165 students

The Guardian - US

Will Trump’s Middle East war also engulf Friedrich Merz?

The war will have incalculable implications for Europe – and yet, the chancellor has held back from publicly challenging an increasingly erratic Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK

Justifications for war multiply at White House

The Trump administration is trying to justify its decision to bomb Iran, but the panoply of voices muddles the message.

Roll Call

Iran women’s football player fights back tears as she says she is ‘concerned and sad’ over conflict

An Iranian football player fought back tears as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East was mentioned during an Asia Cup press conference.

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How safe is the Middle East for Americans? Latest travel advice amid Iran-US conflict

‘Operation Epic Fury’ has created a vast no-go zone over the Middle East for commercial flights, with east-west services rerouted and thousands of cancelations in major Gulf hubs

Barchart

Dollar Slips as Stocks Recover

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.13%. The dollar is under pressure today as stocks rallied on a New York Times report that Iranian operatives made an offer to discuss terms for ending the war. The dollar recovered from its worst level today after the Feb ADP...

The Guardian - US

Seth Meyers on Trump spilling military secrets: ‘He’s so excited to bomb people, he can’t help himself’

Late-night hosts on tuesday addressed the war in Iran, the closing of Papa Johns restaurants and the upcoming White House correspondents dinner

The Times of India

Iran’s first strike on alliance member? Turkey says Nato defences destroy missile heading for its airspace

NATO air and missile defence systems intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran heading towards Turkish airspace, marking the first direct impact on a NATO member. Turkey condemned Iran's escalating regional strikes, warning against actions that could further widen the conflict and vowing to defend its territory.

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The Conversation

Iran war fallout: risks for the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, in March 2026 marks the end of a political era in the Middle Eastern country. Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran. This has triggered a war drawing in numerous countries across the Middle East.

The Independent UK

87 bodies recovered after US sank Iran warship Iris Dena

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The Times of India

‘Risking lives for distraction’: Deployed US service military member’s wife criticizes Iran strikes

The wife of a deployed US service member expressed concern that the Trump administration's strikes on Iran felt like a dangerous distraction. She stated that many service members believe the actions are intended to deflect from domestic issues rather than protect Americans, risking lives for political purposes.

Latin Times

James Comer Says He Hopes Ground Troops Won't Be Sent To Iran But 'Sometimes That's Unavoidable'

Republican Rep. James Comer said he hopes the U.S. army won't send ground troops to Iran as part of the ongoing war, but "sometimes that's unavoidable in situations like this."

The Independent UK

‘We’re on our honeymoon in a war zone’: Newlywed Brits stranded in Oman denied spot on UK’s first repatriation flight

Darren Osbourn and Nicola Smith were returning from their Thailand wedding when they were diverted after the Middle East crisis broke out

Barchart

Stocks Supported by Hopes for a Swift End to Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.63%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.07%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Independent UK

Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. is quickly gaining air superiority over Iran but the U.S. can't stop all air attacks

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