UK faces growing calls from locals to remove Cyprus military bases Foreign minister, Constantinos Kombos, tells Guardian Iranian-made drone that hit airbase was launched from Lebanon The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
Trump tells Starmer help not needed even as US uses UK bases for Iran strikes US president delivers stinging criticism of UK prime minister over delayed support for Iran war The Guardian - US · Mar 7
Forget the U.S. Navy, the best protection for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz may be claiming to be a 'Chinese' or 'Muslim' vessel Most ships in the U.S. Navy’s fleet are in port or in maintenance and training, with less than a fifth of the force at sea for operations, according to CSIS. Fortune · Mar 7
Britain hits back at Donald Trump after he slams Keir Starmer for joining Iran war ‘after we’ve won’ Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the Government would act in a ‘calm, cool-headed’ way after latest attack from the US president Evening Standard · Mar 7
‘Think of it’: Donald Trump’s bromance with Putin hits a snag as Russia helps Iran track U.S. forces Russia never passes up an opportunity to undermine the United States. We Got This Covered · Mar 7
Congress is still debating whether the U.S. attacks on Iran constitute a ‘war’ — we’re in worse shape than we thought A war by any other name... We Got This Covered · Mar 7
Trump’s bloodlust knows no limit—after 1,000 civilian deaths, he’s now promising to make things even worse for Iran The victory lap with a terrifying body count. We Got This Covered · Mar 7
Emaar founder boldly reveals why Dubai’s property market has ‘nothing to fear’ amid Iran and US-Israel war Despite regional geopolitical tensions and an anticipated surge in new housing supply, Dubai's real estate sector remains resilient, according to Emaar Properties founder Mohamed Alabbar. He asserts that the market has strong fundamentals and long-term planning to weather shocks, with record sales and luxury segment growth fueling optimism for continued… The Times of India · Mar 7
Pro-monarchy and pro-democracy protesters gather across Europe in support of Iran Protesters across Europe took to the streets against the Iranian regime amid the ongoing war with the US and Israel. Some gathered in support of exiled crown prince exiled Reza Pahlavi while others opposed to the return of monarchy. Euronews · Mar 7
Iran conflict: Netanyahu vows to pursue war ‘with all our force’, says Israel has plan to topple regime Israel vows to eradicate Iran's regime, escalating strikes on Tehran and military targets. Iran retaliates across the Gulf, hitting US bases and warning allies. The conflict, now in its second week after the deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader and US strikes, has spread regionally, causing global market jitters and rising… The Times of India · Mar 7
Rep Sara Jacobs 'Called for ICE Agents to Be Sent to Iran' as Viral Post Hits 500K Views — Debunked A viral post falsely claims that Rep Sara Jacobs called for ICE agents to be deployed to Iran. Here's what she actually said. International Business Times UK · Mar 7
Times the U.S. has installed a foreign leader, as Trump zeroes in on Iran The U.S. has backed many coups abroad, whether or not it played a role in picking leaders to fill vacancies. Axios · Mar 7
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7 The World Cup is no stranger to strife – but this summer’s finals already feel damaged A hundred days from their first game, Iran’s prospects of playing in the US are fast fading as turbulent times once more affect the tournament
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7 UK counter-terrorism agents granted more time to question men suspected of spying for Iran Detectives are investigating if alleged surveillance of Jewish locations and individuals is linked to possible attacks on British soil
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Trump claims Cuba ‘is at the end of the line’ in fresh warning to country The president said he is ‘looking forward to the great change that will soon be coming to Cuba’
The Guardian - AU · Mar 7 PM’s pragmatism on Trump’s Iran fury risks Australia following US into Operation Epic Fail Anthony Albanese’s support for actions that do not adhere to international law stands in stark contrast to the principles demonstrated by Labor two decades ago
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Police investigate threats against Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali said he received death threats after it was claimed in parliament that he attended a rally in support of the Iranian regime
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7 Offer from Iran’s president not to attack neighbours provokes internal backlash As Masoud Pezeshkian tries to de-escalate conflict, hardliners urge installation of new supreme leader to marginalise the president
The Times of India · Mar 7 Gulf aviation chaos: UAE residents turn to secret land routes to escape travel shutdown amid Iran and US–Israel war Escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict has caused unprecedented travel disruptions across the Middle East. Thousands of travelers and expatriates in the Gulf are now using land corridors and emergency services to leave the region as airspace closures and flight cancellations persist. This crisis is reshaping regional mobility and impacting global aviation networks.
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Thousands of people protest against Iran war in London Protesters demonstrate against ‘Trump’s war’ in march through central London, chanting: ‘Stop the bombing now’
Evening Standard · Mar 7 Thousands protest at US embassy in London calling for end to strikes on Iran Protesters marched to the US embassy, many carrying Iranian and Palestinian flags and portraits of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
The Conversation · Mar 7 Arming a Kurdish insurgency would be a risky endeavor – for both the US and Iran’s minority Kurds With the Iranian regime weakened by relentless American and Israeli missiles, Washington is eyeing a familiar U.S. ally in the Middle East to help push the Islamic Republic over the edge: the Kurds.
Evening Standard · Mar 7 Police given more time to question four arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran Detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing London have secured warrants of further detention.