The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iran and the Arabian Peninsula depend on desalination plants to survive – why water has become a target

The Gulf region has been defined by oil for decades. Tankers, pipelines and refineries have long been seen as the region’s most critical – and vulnerable – assets.

The Conversation · Mar 13

6 U.S. Service Members Killed In Plane Crash

Six U.S. service members died in a plane crash Thursday, bringing U.S. fatalities in the Iran war to 12.

International Business Times · Mar 13

Game companies say “don’t use our IP.” The US government keeps doing it anyway

Not the first time the Trump administration used video games to forward its politics.

Destructoid · Mar 13

Man jailed for 26 years for ex-wife’s murder and burial in Cardiff garden

Alireza Askari, 42, sentenced for killing Paria Veisi after she left him, and aunt Maryam Delavary jailed for helping bury her

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13

'A perfect storm': Airlines cut flights and increase airfares as jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.

Euronews · Mar 13

The war in Iran has caused the biggest oil supply disruption in history, energy watchdog says, and a swift end to the conflict might not change that

The war’s global energy consequences could ripple far beyond its eventual end-date.

Fortune · Mar 13

Trump Temporarily Lifts Sanctions On Russia In Desperate Bid To Avoid Energy Crisis

President Trump has temporarily lifted oil sanctions against Russia as part of a desperate effort to stave off an energy crisis created by the war with Iran.

International Business Times · Mar 13

Benjamin Netanyahu 'Clone' Theories Explained: Viral Clip Of Israeli Leader Sparks 'Extra Finger' Debate

A video of Israeli PM Netanyahu has sparked clone theories, with claims of an 'extra finger' suggesting AI manipulation amid the Israel-Iran crisis.

International Business Times UK · Mar 13

Fears of 'Tehran plot' to unleash violence on streets of London led to ban on Al Quds Day march

The Al Quds Day march in the capital was banned after MI5 warned of the threat from the Iranian regime

Evening Standard · Mar 13

F1 teams need decision on Middle Eastern rounds "this week", says Ayao Komatsu

F1 is scheduled to hold the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix next month, but they are at doubt due to the ongoing Iran war

Motorsport · Mar 13