Iranian Americans mark Persian New Year with a mix of sadness and joy Iranian Americans are marking Nowruz this year with a mix of somber celebrations and the traditional flowers, music and dancing The Independent UK · Mar 19
Iran-US war latest: Israel launches fresh attack as Trump tells Netanyahu not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy Benjamin Netanyahu said Tehran is ‘weaker than ever’ as he praised Donald Trump for his co-operation in the US-Israeli war The Independent UK · Mar 19
Israel is rapidly killing Iran’s top leaders. Experts warn that could backfire Hamas has lost one leader after another The Independent UK · Mar 19
Trump threatens to 'entirely blow up' Iran's largest gas field if it attacks Qatar's LNG again Trump has vowed to “blow up the entirety” of Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran moves to attack Qatari gas fields again. The warning comes after Iran, in response to an Israeli attack on its gas field, struck Qatar’s largest Ras Laffan facility, sparking global outrage. Euronews · Mar 19
Israel bombs South Pars: Why does this gas field matter so much to Iran — and the world? Israel struck Iran's major South Pars gas field, a major energy source, following a US-Israel operation that killed Iran's leader. The attack, which the US denies prior knowledge of, escalates regional tensions and raises global concerns about energy supply disruptions. Iran has warned of retaliation against other Gulf energy sites. The Times of India · Mar 19
The Latest: Trump threatens to strike world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again U.S. President Donald Trump pledged the U.S. would “massively blow up the entirety” of the world’s largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again The Independent UK · Mar 19
Children of Iran’s top officials studying at leading US universities, report reveals Several children of senior Iranian officials are studying and working at top universities in the United States, even as the war Iran and the US and Iran rages on. According to a report by the New York Post, relatives of powerful figures within the Islamic Republic are enrolled or employed… The Times of India · Mar 19
Pentagon asks White House to approve $200B request to Congress for Iran war: report The Pentagon had already reportedly spent more than $11.3 billion in the first six days of the Iran war The Independent UK · Mar 19
State Department cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates The widening war in Iran is exposing big gaps at the State Department, especially in the bureau that handles the Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 19
FBI investigating US counter-terrorism chief who resigned over Iran war, reports say Reported inquiry predates Joe Kent’s departure from his post as director of the national counter-terrorism center The Guardian - US · Mar 19
Iran missile hits Qatar's Ras Laffan, world’s largest LNG hub - Watch Iran attacked Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major gas export hub. The strike caused significant damage to Liquefied Natural Gas facilities. Former US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning against further attacks on Qatar. This incident follows an Israeli strike on Iran's South Pars gas field. Iran's President… The Times of India · Mar 19
Israel denies ‘dragging’ US into war – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 19
US mulls troop deployment to 'secure' Strait of Hormuz; how much funding will Pentagon need to fun the war? The United States is weighing a significant expansion of military operations in the Gulf as the war with Iran intensifies, with plans under discussion to secure the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The Times of India · Mar 19
Trump’s former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation for sharing classified information: reports Reports of the investigation come one day after Kent resigned from his post over opposition to the war in Iran The Independent UK · Mar 19
Axios · Mar 19 After Tehran strikes, Trump says Israel won't attack Iran gas fields anymore Trump's comments came hours after he green-lit an Israeli strike on Iran's main natural gas facility.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Asian shares skid as oil tops $111 a barrel and Wall Street slumps Shares have retreated in Asia after a slump on Wall Street as oil prices shot over $110 a barrel
AAP · Mar 19 RBA frets over severe global shock from Middle East war Spillover from the Iran war and an uptick in risky lending to first-home buyers could threaten Australia's financial stability, the Reserve Bank warns.
Evening Standard · Mar 19 Interest rates set to be held steady as Iran war clouds inflation outlook Some economists had previously been expecting policymakers to deliver a cut, prior to the escalation of the war in Iran.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says The FBI is investigating whether Joe Kent, who resigned his position as a top counterterrorism official this week in protest of the Iran war, improperly shared classified information
The Times of India · Mar 19 ‘Israel violently lashed out’: Trump says US ‘knew nothing’ of South Pars gas field strike; warns Iran after Qatar LNG hub hit Israel struck Iran's South Pars gas field, prompting retaliation against Qatar's energy facilities. US President Donald Trump blamed Israel for the initial strike and warned of massive US retaliation if Qatar is attacked again. Iran also targeted UAE energy sites. Global energy markets are experiencing significant price surges due to…
The Times of India · Mar 19 UAE slams Iran’s ‘terrorist attack’ as missiles target Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas facility, Bab oil field: Calls it ‘dangerous escalation’ amid war with US-Israel Iran targeted the UAE's Habshan gas facility and Bab oil field. UAE air defence intercepted the threats. No casualties were reported. The UAE strongly condemned the attack, calling it a dangerous escalation. This incident highlights the growing vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure. Energy itself has become a battlefield in the…
The Times of India · Mar 19 ‘Trust completely shattered’: Saudi Arabia warns Iran of military retaliation after wave of Gulf attacks Saudi Arabia declared trust with Iran shattered following a wave of Gulf attacks. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stated patience is not unlimited, vowing to use all means to end aggression. He described the strikes on energy facilities as blackmail and deliberate escalation, with Riyadh reserving the right for…
The Guardian - US · Mar 19 Trump news at a glance: president’s war on Iran is pulling billions from the US till US spent $11.3bn on bombs in the first six days of the US and Israel’s joint attack on Iran – key US politics stories from 18 March 2026 at a glance
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Former Trump official says Tehran was nowhere close to developing nuclear weapon IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Pentagon denies Pete Hegseth was chewing gum after he’s filmed munching ahead of dignified transfer of dead troops The president was criticized for wearing a baseball cap to a previous ceremony