The Latest Breaking News from Iran

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 Guardian - US · Mar 19

Former Trump official says Tehran was nowhere close to developing nuclear weapon

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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

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Trump’s former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent blames Israel for war with Iran and claims Tehran was not on verge of having nukes

‘We had no intelligence to indicate’ Iran was working on developing a nuclear bomb, Kent told Tucker Carlson

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Qatar expels Iranian military, security attachés and staff after strikes on key energy facilities

Qatar expelled key Iranian military and security officials following missile strikes on its energy infrastructure. The Qatari Foreign Ministry declared the attachés and their staff persona non grata, citing repeated Iranian aggression and violations of sovereignty. This diplomatic fallout follows significant damage to the Ras Laffan Industrial City, a critical…

The Times of India · Mar 18

Israel notified US ahead of strike at South Pars gas field; Washington opted out: Report

Israel carried out a strike on South Pars gas field in the Pesian Gulf on Wednesday after informing the United States in advance, though Washington did not participate, according to a Associated Press sources familiar with the matter.

The Times of India · Mar 18

Australia is too dependent on fuel imports – what could be done about it?

The government has a roadmap to electrify transport and support alternative fuels by 2050, but the war in Iran and soaring prices means a plan is needed in weeks, not decades

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18

​No exams? CBSE announces new evaluation rules for Gulf students​ amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Amidst escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, CBSE has cancelled Class 10 board exams in Gulf countries, impacting over 50,000 students. A new evaluation scheme uses performance in conducted exams and internal assessments, with averages for missed papers. This unprecedented move prioritises safety, offering a second chance for improvement while preserving…

The Times of India · Mar 18

Benjamin Netanyahu's Son Breaks 7-Day Silence on X, Sparking Rumours Over Jewish Mourning Tradition

Yair Netanyahu's unexpected social media silence coincides with rumors of an Iranian strike on Israel, sparking speculation about political stability in the Middle East.

International Business Times UK · Mar 18

How the law of naval warfare applies to the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow body of water adjacent to Iran and Oman, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.

The Conversation · Mar 18