Hundreds march through London to protest against US and Israeli attacks on Iran Stop the War Coalition’s march ended with speeches outside Downing Street. The Independent UK · Mar 21
Trump's team game planning for potential Iran peace talks The White House is starting to look for a way out of Iran. Axios · Mar 21
Donald Trump's 'Holy War': 'Chinese Nostradamus' Claims US Leaders Believe Iran Conflict Is Armageddon Beijing-based academic Jiang Xueqin, dubbed 'China's Nostradamus', claims Donald Trump's 'holy war' with Iran could unravel NATO, crush Europe and reorder global power within a decade. His stark eight-point forecast blends unverified reports from the US military with a bleak reading of religious politics in Washington and Tehran. International Business Times UK · Mar 21
Yvette Cooper condemns ‘reckless’ Iranian strikes on Diego Garcia The Conservatives urged the Prime Minister to explain why the public was not informed about the attack. Evening Standard · Mar 21
‘Security of Cyprus fundamental to UK’: Keir Starmer says Cyprus bases won't be used for Iran attacks Britain has assured Cyprus its military bases won't be used for offensive action in the Iran conflict, despite bolstering island defenses after a drone incident. Prime Minister Starmer conveyed this commitment, emphasizing Cyprus's security. This comes as the UK allows limited US defensive use of other bases, drawing warnings from… The Times of India · Mar 21
Why is the US-UK Diego Garcia military base in the Chagos Islands a target for Iran? Two ballistic missiles were launched towards the UK-US military island base on the Chagos Islands The Independent UK · Mar 21
Starmer says US strikes on Iran won’t be launched from Cyprus after row over UK bases Cyprus has called for talks over the future of the UK military bases located on the island The Independent UK · Mar 21
Newly discovered photos show Neil Armstrong after near-fatal NASA mission in 1966 The previously unreleased photos show the astronaut in the aftermath of Gemini 8, which almost took his life The Independent UK · Mar 21
Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops President Donald Trump is sending mixed messages about the U.S. war with Iran, and that's raising even more questions about the direction of the conflict and his administration's strategy The Independent UK · Mar 21
All Iranian officials and commanders killed in the past nine months From Basij commanders to the Supreme Leader, some of the Islamic Republic’s most important figures were killed in two waves of attacks by Israel and the United States against Iran in the past nine months. Euronews · Mar 21
Trump Admin Reportedly Strategizing Methods To Secure Or Extract Iran's Nuclear Stockpile The Trump administration has been strategizing about ways to secure or extract Iran's nuclear stockpile, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 21
‘What are we trying to accomplish?’: Trump faces pressure from lawmakers over clear Iran war strategy as costs and casualties mount Three weeks into a military campaign against Iran, President Trump faces congressional scrutiny over strategy and funding. Lawmakers demand clear objectives as 13 US service members have been killed. Trump is considering winding down operations, but the War Powers Act necessitates a clear exit strategy or authorization after 45 days. The Times of India · Mar 21
U.S. And Israel Reportedly Have Intelligence Suggesting Mojtaba Khamenei Is Alive As He Remains Unseen Since The Beginning Of The War The U.S. and Israel have intelligence suggesting that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive as questions about his state continue to mount considering he has not been seen or heard since the beginning of the war. Latin Times · Mar 21
Euronews · Mar 21 Iranian attack on the Diego Garcia military base: its location and strategic role Iranian forces have attempted a missile strike on the UK-US base of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, previously thought to lie beyond the range of Iran's missiles.
The Times of India · Mar 21 Israeli F-16 hit? IRGC claims jet struck over central Iran; IDF says aircraft not damaged Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have downed an Israeli F-16 over central Iran, a charge Israel denies, stating only that one of its aircraft faced missile fire without sustaining damage. This incident follows Iran's earlier assertion of damaging a US F-35. Independent verification of any aircraft being hit remains elusive.
The Times of India · Mar 21 Over 20 nations issue joint statement condemning Iran's de facto closure of Hormuz Strait Over 20 nations have pledged support for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iran's actions that have effectively closed the vital waterway. Citing attacks on commercial vessels and energy infrastructure, these countries emphasized freedom of navigation as a core international law principle.
The Times of India · Mar 21 Trumpiana: Yankee Doodle’s poodles go noodles! Donald Trump expressed "epic fury" at NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war, branding them "cowards" and warning "we will REMEMBER!" He threatened to wind down U.S. military efforts in the Middle East, stating the U.S. was close to its objectives and that the Strait of Hormuz would…
The Guardian - US · Mar 21 US counter-terrorism chief who resigned says he fears retaliation but has no regrets Joe Kent, who left Trump administration over Iran war, tells Megyn Kelly ‘facts are on my side’ amid FBI investigation
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21 ‘Liquid gold’: heating oil thefts rise in Northern Ireland as Iran war sends prices soaring Police issue alerts and security tips to households reliant on heating oil to deter a crime that can leave victims with bills of thousands
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The Times of India · Mar 21 Iranian man, Romanian woman held after attempt to enter UK nuclear naval base amid Middle East tensions Two foreign nationals were arrested after allegedly attempting to enter a high-security UK naval base that houses Britain’s nuclear-armed submarines, raising fresh security concerns amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Mar 21 How Starmer still hopes to save his premiership ahead of make-or-break elections NEWS ANALYSIS: Keir Starmer is eyeing one last reshuffle to reset his government which could see Wes Streeting and Rachel Reeves out with Angela Rayner, Louise Haigh and Lucy Powell coming back in, writes political editor David Maddox
The Independent UK · Mar 21 What to know about Diego Garcia after Iran targets the remote island's key US military base Iran has launched missiles toward Diego Garcia, a remote Indian Ocean island that hosts a major U.K.-U.S. military base
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21 ‘We must preserve our traditions’: war casts shadow over Iranian Nowruz celebrations Many Iranians were determined to mark the Persian new year despite the bombing entering its fourth week