Dismay as ancient heritage sites across Iran damaged in US-Israel bombing Golestan Palace world heritage site in Tehran and palace in Isfahan harmed despite Unesco sending coordinates The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
Trump loyalist shares bizarre AI video of cardboard cut-outs of new Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei A senior White House staff member has released a bizarre AI-generated video of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The Independent UK · Mar 12
Israel and the US are fighting Iran together. Are they on the same page though? The differences between what Trump and Netanyahu want out of this war are starting to show and complicating how it will end The Guardian - US · Mar 12
‘America’s mortal enemy’: Pete Hegseth expressed extreme antipathy toward Iran for years Comments in books, speeches and videos shed new light on defense secretary’s personal commitment to war on Iran The Guardian - US · Mar 12
Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war's impact on protected places U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites across Iran The Independent UK · Mar 12
Trump's Iran war whiplash clouds U.S. endgame "We don't want to leave early, do we? We gotta finish the job, right?" Axios · Mar 12
Trump's limited gas-price options on Iran Nothing will approach normal until large-scale tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz resumes. Axios · Mar 12
Iranian oil squeeze tests Trump's war plans "The Iranians f*cking around with the Strait makes him more dug in," a senior Trump official told Axios. Axios · Mar 12
Oil prices surge despite global action to boost reserves Oil prices and financial markets remained under pressure after three more cargo vessels were hit in the Gulf. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Iran planned to bomb California, according to alert issued by FBI The warning was issued before the US and Israel launched joint military action against Iran Evening Standard · Mar 12
Iranian regime-linked handler investigated by Australian police over alleged death threat Protester alleges that Iranian handler ‘looked at us and then drew a line on his throat and pointed to us’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 12
Over a barrel: what does the energy crisis caused by the Iran war mean for UK households? With the flow of oil from the Middle East drying up and energy prices skyrocketing, the economic outlook is grim. Jonathan Prynn looks at the options facing Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer Evening Standard · Mar 12
Why UK Banned Iran-Linked Al Quds March: Police Warn of Dangerous Clashes Amid Middle East Crisis Why the UK Home Secretary banned the Al Quds march in London, citing public safety concerns amid Middle East tensions. Learn about the risks of violent clashes and their impact on local communities. International Business Times UK · Mar 12
How Much Is the Iran War Costing the US? Pentagon Estimates $11.3 Billion in Just 6 Days Explore the staggering $11.3 billion cost of the US-Iran conflict in just six days. Discover the financial, military, and human impacts as tensions escalate. International Business Times UK · Mar 12
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Iran war briefing: WHO warns of ‘unprecedented’ catastrophe in Middle East IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Iranian attack triggers huge blaze at Bahrain’s Muharraq government facility Bahrain's interior ministry has released a video of a huge fire following Iranian attacks at a fuel tank storage facility in Muharraq Governorate, northeast of the country’s capital, Manama.
Whats Hot · Mar 12 Iran Allows Indian-Flagged Ships Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Iran has allowed Indian-flagged vessels to safely transit the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, even as maritime activity through the waterway has slowed significantly following recent United States and Israeli strikes on Iran. The development was reported by The Economic Times and comes amid rising concerns over the safety of…
BANG Premier · Mar 12 Oscars at centre of Iran drone attack fears Following reports of an FBI alert – warning of a possible retaliatory drone attack targeting the US west coast, Oscars organisers say security arrangements for the ceremony are tight.
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Oil prices soar again after two tankers struck off coast of Iraq Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel following suspected Iranian attacks on multiple fuel tankers in Iraqi waters. Iraqi oil ports have completely ceased operations, prompting other countries to move their vessels from the area as a precaution. Iran has claimed responsibility for hitting a Thai bulk carrier yesterday,…
Euronews · Mar 12 Newsletter: Oil prices spiral despite historic reserve release Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis tells Europe Today that a prolonged and escalating war in the Middle East could mean a 'stagflationary shock' for Europe.
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Largest ever oil reserves released as Iran war fuels price rises The Middle East conflict has seen oil prices surge as the flow of oil tankers has effectively stopped
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12 Middle East war creating ‘largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets’, as Brent crude hits $100 again – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
The Independent UK · Mar 12 China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress China is signaling it will stay focused on technology and economic growth, even as U.S. tensions with Iran rise
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Brent crude oil briefly tops $100 a barrel as Iran attacks on shipping worsen supply concerns The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, has topped $100 a barrel again, jolting markets just days after it spiked near $120
International Business Times UK · Mar 12 Trump Criticizes Spain as 'Very Bad' to NATO, Threatens Trade Embargo: Potential Impact on Jobs, Prices and Supplies US-Spain tensions escalate as President Trump criticizes Madrid's NATO and Iran policies, threatening a trade embargo. Discover the potential economic, diplomatic, and military impacts on both nations.