The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Appointing a new leader is the least of Iran’s troubles

Regime hands Khamenei’s son the top job in a country reeling from the US-Israeli onslaught and virtually at war with its Gulf neighbours

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8

Arnold calls on FIFA to save Iraq's World Cup dream

Graham Arnold has made an urgent call for FIFA to provide a solution for Iraq's World Cup campaign, which looks set to fall victim to the Iran-US conflict.

AAP · Mar 8

‘Dark, like our future’: Iranians describe scenes of catastrophe after Tehran’s oil depots bombed

Residents report terror of smoke-filled city, from potentially toxic rain, air and water to food scarcity and difficulty of escape

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8

Donald Trump rushes to defend Russia by attacking Fox News—but all he managed to do was make himself look ridiculous

Donald Trump’s second term as president has been characterised by extreme chaos. Since last year, he has waged war against immigrant populations, played a significant role in last year’s government shutdown, led an attack on Americans’ healthcare, and engaged in many other activities. Recently, Trump has become fixated on Iran…

The Mary Sue · Mar 8

Great Britain has only two days of gas stored, while Iran war threatens to disrupt supplies

National Gas insists storage broadly in line with levels for time of year despite disruption for tankers carrying LNG

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8

Iran’s twisted assassination scheme targeting U.S. leaders crumbled—but the hero behind it will surprise you

A confidential informant helped catch a man who claims he was acting out of desperation.

We Got This Covered · Mar 8

'The Rain Is Black… I Can't Believe It' — Tehran Residents Wake to Oil-Tainted Skies After Israeli Strikes on Fuel Storage Sites

Israeli airstrikes on oil depots in Tehran have left the city in darkness, with black rain and toxic fallout affecting residents.

International Business Times UK · Mar 8

War in the Middle East: Britain’s involvement so far, from sea to sky

Starmer has allowed the US to use UK bases for ‘defensive operations’. What other actions has Britain taken?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8

'Khamenei’s son unacceptable': Trump wants his 'involvement' in choosing Iran's next leader

US President Donald Trump has said he wants to be personally involved in selecting Iran’s next leader, signalling a potential American role in shaping the country’s future political leadership, according to remarks reported by Axios.

The Times of India · Mar 8

Indian national among two killed in Saudi Arabia as Iran strikes hit residential areas

A projectile struck Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, claiming the lives of an Indian and a Bangladeshi national, with twelve others injured. This incident follows Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming responsibility for targeting radar systems in the region. The strike occurs amidst heightened Middle Eastern tensions, marked by recent retaliatory attacks.

The Times of India · Mar 8