Fifa to hold Middle East crisis meeting amid Iran World Cup uncertainty American and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have placed their participation in the tournament in doubt The Independent UK · Mar 18
Macron names next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier 'France Libre' as a symbol of independence President Emmanuel Macron has named France’s next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier France Libre, or Free France, framing it as a symbol of independence and military power The Independent UK · Mar 18
US-Iran war Day 19 highlights: Mojtaba Khamenei releases rare revenge message, strikes hit airports and energy sites Iran vows revenge after top security officials were killed in Israeli strikes, escalating the 19-day conflict. Energy infrastructure is hit, oil prices surge, and the war expands regionally with attacks in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. US intelligence notes Iran's government remains intact despite leadership losses, while global powers discuss… The Times of India · Mar 18
FTSE 100 closes lower as Iran war sends price of oil rocketing The index closed down 98.31 points, 0.9%, at 10,305.29. Evening Standard · Mar 18
The mine-ridden Strait of Hormuz won’t be easy to clear – here’s why IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 18
US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale US intelligence indicates Iran has not rebuilt nuclear enrichment capacity post-strikes, contradicting President Trump's war justification. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's testimony revealed no efforts to restore capability, despite Trump's claims of an imminent threat. This finding fuels Democratic pressure regarding the administration's rationale for the ongoing conflict. The Times of India · Mar 18
Orbán's veto, Iran war and high energy prices set to dominate EU summit Thursday's summit will see EU leaders try to convince Viktor Orbán to lift his controversial veto on the €90 billion to Ukraine. But hopes for a resolution before the Hungarian elections on 12 April are low. Euronews · Mar 18
WHO officials admit they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran World Health Organization staff remain ‘vigiliant’ in the event of a nuclear incident The Independent UK · Mar 18
Iran war could push global food insecurity to record levels, leaving 363 million people hungry Analysis from the United Nations World Food Programme suggests that if the war in Iran continues until June, an additional 45 million people will be without enough food. LiveScience · Mar 18
Bulletin PM briefing: Meningitis latest and Iran issues new threat Here are five of today’s biggest stories in case you missed them The Independent UK · Mar 18
Bulletin world briefing: Another Iranian official killed and cable car crash at Swiss resort Iran confirms death of another leading official after Israeli attack Major rescue mission after cable car crash at Swiss ski resort Iran’s women footballers return home after asylum U-turn Indonesian human rights activist suffers severe burns in acid attack Man arrested in after allegedly breaking into Moo Deng’s enclosure The Independent UK · Mar 18
We can’t stand by while children are killed in war Letters: Readers respond to Gordon Brown’s article about the effects of war on children following the bombing of the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
House Republican warns of MAGA civil war if Trump withdraws from NATO Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon says any move by President Donald Trump to pull U.S. from transatlantic military alliance would have dire consequences for him domestically The Independent UK · Mar 18
Tory bid to scrap fuel duty increase defeated in the Commons Prices have been driven up following the US-Israel attacks on Iran. Evening Standard · Mar 18
Euronews · Mar 18 Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump this Thursday in Washington. A long-planned visit upended by the Iran war. It's a tricky moment for the Japanese leader who needs to balance Trump's unpredictability with Tokyo's security needs.
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 A Supreme Leader in Absentia: Is Mojtaba Khamenei Already Dead, or Is He the IRGC's Secret Puppet? With Mojtaba Khamenei unseen since he was named Iran's new supreme leader and Ali Larijani killed just 17 days after becoming de facto ruler, analysts say the Revolutionary Guard is tightening its grip on power.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Iran confirms death of another leading official after Israeli attack IN FULL
International Business Times · Mar 18 Fed Not Expected To Cut Rates With Inflation Looming Facing the looming prospect of inflation driven in part by the Iran war, the Federal Reserve is not expected to cut interest rates when it meets Wednesday afternoon.
Evening Standard · Mar 18 British military experts working with US on options to reopen Strait of Hormuz Defence sources played down the prospect of countries being willing to risk their warships under the current threat of attack from Iran.
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 Israel Kills Iran's Intelligence Minister Khatib, Third Senior Official Dead in 48 Hours Israel says it killed Iran's intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib in a Tehran airstrike, the third senior Iranian official assassinated in 48 hours.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Iran threatens Gulf energy facilities after Israeli attack on its largest gasfield Revolutionary Guards say they will strike infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar after South Pars field hit
Roll Call · Mar 18 Threats hearing leaves unanswered questions on Iran war U.S. intelligence leaders testified on Wednesday that Iran’s clerical leadership has been damaged but not ousted from power, and the mullahs may rebuild their degraded military capabilities over the next several years despite ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes. The top civilian witnesses before the Senate Select Intelligence Committee — Director…
Euronews · Mar 18 ‘Nobel Prize of Water’ awarded to Iranian scientist who was exiled from his homeland The Stockholm Water Prize, handed to Kaveh Madani, celebrates outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of water resources.
We Got This Covered · Mar 18 Israel killed Iran’s second most powerful official, but Tehran says it still won’t be enough to break the country The regime refuses to bend.