Voters split over Starmer’s response to Iran war, polling shows PM says UK ‘will not be drawn into the wider war’ amid ongoing criticism from Trump The Independent UK · Mar 17
US‑Iran Conflict: New Footage of Drones and Rockets Striking US Embassy in Baghdad — Most Intense Attack Yet Explore the implications of a drone strike on the US Embassy in Baghdad, highlighting the evolving dynamics of the US-Iran conflict and regional security concerns International Business Times UK · Mar 17
How the Iran war is also unleashing an economic world war The war is creating a crisis abroad that governments and businesses are scrambling to manage. Axios · Mar 17
Trump ramps up press pressure over Iran war coverage History suggests that when press freedoms are targeted during times of war, they're rarely reinstated. Axios · Mar 17
Is Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani dead? Israeli media say strike targeted him, fate unclear Israeli media reports indicate the IDF targeted Iran's security chief Ali Larijani in fresh strikes, with his condition of being killed or injured remaining unclear. Separately, an airstrike also targeted Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader Akram al-Ajouri and other senior members. IDF Chief of Staff mentioned significant overnight eliminations impacting campaign… The Times of India · Mar 17
Oil and gas prices rise again after Iran attacks production facilities Brent crude price climbs as operations suspended at Shah gasfield in UAE after Iranian strike The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
The RBA has made one of its most controversial calls in recent years - and this rate rise may not age well Michele Bullock says high inflation hurts everyone, but there still seems to be an extraordinary level of complacency about potential fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran The Guardian - AU · Mar 17
Ebrahim Zolfaghari's 'Epic Fear' Remark Hits Headlines — Could This Redefine the Iran-US Conflict? Iran's military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari's 'Epic Fear' remark challenges US messaging, highlighting Tehran's strategic communication in the 2026 Iran-US conflict International Business Times UK · Mar 17
'We were shocked': Trump reacts to Iran hitting US Gulf allies — was there prior warning? US President Trump expressed shock at Iran's expanded strikes across the Middle East, despite US intelligence anticipating such retaliation. The conflict, now in its third week, has seen Iranian attacks on US positions and allied infrastructure, disrupting vital shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz. Concerns are mounting over the… The Times of India · Mar 17
Fort Campbell Drone Theft Linked To Iran's Alleged Planned Attack On US Soil? Here's What We Know US Army identifies suspects in Fort Campbell drone theft, raising questions about potential links to Iran's drone attack plans International Business Times UK · Mar 17
Fifa will not agree to move Iran’s World Cup matches from US to Mexico Fifa is unwilling to switch Iran’s World Cup matches to Mexico despite the country’s football federation claiming it is in discussions to do so The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
Leaving NATO is something to 'think about,' Trump says after allies refuse to secure Hormuz strait On Monday, Trump warned that NATO faces a "very bad future" if allies didn't respond to his call to create an international naval police force to keep the key waterway open. Euronews · Mar 17
Newsletter: Europe resists US pressure to force re-opening of Strait of Hormuz Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and Finnish Foreign Minister Elena Valtonen speak to Europe Today. Euronews · Mar 17
Who is Ali Larijani? Iran’s national security chief killed in airstrike, Israel claims If death of Larijani is confirmed, he would be most senior member of Iran regime to be killed since former supreme leader Ali Khamenei Evening Standard · Mar 17
Fortune · Mar 17 Trump suggests postponing his key meeting with Xi Jinping by ‘a month or so,’ as Iran overtakes China on the U.S.’s agenda Analysts say the U.S. President’s decision appears driven by the Iran conflict, and a need to manage the fallout in energy markets.
The Independent UK · Mar 17 Iran seek to have World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico US president Donald Trump said last week he did not think it was “appropriate” for Iran to be at the World Cup “for their own life and safety”.
Fortune · Mar 17 Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves, but it can’t solve for the Strait of Hormuz ‘math problem’ Venezuelan oil is a 'drop in the bucket' of the global supply shortage triggered by the Iran war.
Fortune · Mar 17 Boards protected CEO pay from tariffs. Now Iran could trigger round two An exclusive analysis of 50 companies found CEOs in the lowest-performing tier still collected 87% of their target bonuses last year—and boards may start adding more comp safety nets to protect from Iran economic impact.
Euronews · Mar 17 How reliant is Spain on trade with the United States? Trump has threatened to cut off trade with Spain over access to its air bases in the Iran war, but how significant is trade between the two countries?
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 UAE Arrests 80 People for Sharing Iran War Videos on Social Media — Expats and Tourists at Risk The UAE's strict cybercrime laws have led to over 80 arrests, including expatriates, for social media posts about Iranian missile strikes. Know the legal risks of sharing content in the Gulf.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17 Tuesday briefing: How the conflict in Iran shattered the Gulf state image of peace and luxury In today’s newsletter: As drones and missiles hit Dubai, Doha and other sites across the Gulf, Hannah Ellis Peterson explains what happens next for the region
The Times of India · Mar 17 'We don’t need anybody': Trump asks allies to help with Hormuz crisis amid Iran war; gets snubbed US President Trump expressed disappointment as key allies like Germany and Italy refused to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Citing legal limits and lack of mandates, these nations declined. Trump, however, asserted US strength, suggesting the request was partly a test of allied commitment amid escalating regional conflict…
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 After Iran, Trump Now Thinks He Has 'The Honour' Of Taking Over Cuba And Ousting Its President Donald Trump has said it would be an honour to take over Cuba, signalling ambitions for Trump taking Cuba after Iran as the Caribbean island endures a total blackout and US calls for its president to step down
Euronews · Mar 17 Can the Grids Package free the EU from its energy dependence? US-Iran tensions disrupt Middle East energy routes, driving up oil and gas prices. After the 2022 energy crisis, Brussels launched the Grids Package. Can this plan cut Europe’s reliance on foreign energy?
The Times of India · Mar 17 Iran war impact: Sri Lanka shifts to 4-day week to conserve fuel Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays a public holiday to conserve fuel amid escalating Middle East tensions impacting global oil supplies. This move, alongside similar measures in other Asian nations like Thailand and Myanmar, aims to mitigate potential shortages. Motorists in Sri Lanka now face fuel rationing, a stark reminder of…