Trump demands Iran’s surrender despite mediation claim US leader’s remarks come hours after Iranian president claims some mediation efforts are under way The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
‘Sense of doom’: fear and foreboding over Iran war among London’s divided diaspora While some Iranian exiles took to the streets in support of the US and Israeli attacks, not all are in celebratory mood The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
Cost of US war on Iran: $3.7bn in first 100 hours – unbudgeted money and political opposition A new CSIS report reveals the US military campaign against Iran has cost an estimated $3.7 billion in its first 100 hours, with most of this spending unbudgeted. The daily cost is approximately $891.4 million, driven by extensive munitions use and advanced system deployment. The Pentagon may seek a $50… The Times of India · Mar 6
Albanese says three Australians were aboard US submarine that sank Iranian ship No Australian personnel took part in any offensive action against Iran, he clarifies The Independent UK · Mar 6
Britain tells Trump and Netanyahu: 'Set out your war aims on Iran' as conflict rages with more airstrikes Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy rejects Donald Trump’s demand that he should have a say over choosing Iran’s next leader Evening Standard · Mar 6
Trump Caught Saying Iranians Could Attack American Soil: 'Like I Said, Some People Will Die' In a recent interview, President Trump discussed the potential for Iranian retaliation on US soil amid escalating tensions between the two nations. International Business Times UK · Mar 6
The President is surprised by the lack of European support for military action against Iran—he shouldn't be With Iraq’s legacy still lingering and a changing America in view, Europe is no longer willing to fall in line behind Washington’s wars—even when allies expect it. Fortune · Mar 6
‘You unbelievable coward’: conservative US media in open warfare over Iran Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro and Mark Levin are all trading blows over US involvement – while Sean Hannity says he’s staying out of it The Guardian - US · Mar 6
David Lammy says Donald Trump has no right to choose Iran’s next leader Deputy PM says Ayatollah Khamenei’s successor is for ‘Iranian people to determine’ The Independent UK · Mar 6
'I sipped an ice cold beer at sunset after shooting down two Iranian drones' The RAF pilot shot down two drones whilst flying the UK’s deadliest warplane Evening Standard · Mar 6
AOC says what everyone is thinking – Trump’s impulsive Iran strikes are all meant to distract us from the Epstein files He is ready to plunge the US into a world war to save his neck? We Got This Covered · Mar 6
Winter Paralympics: Milan Cortina Games to open amid war in Middle East, boycott over Russian flag The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics will officially open later Friday amid the tensions of war in the Middle East and with some countries intending to boycott the opening ceremony because of the return of the Russian flag to the global sports stage The Independent UK · Mar 6
Photos of the week | February 27-March 5, 2026 This week saw the outbreak of war in Iran, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified to Congress before she was ousted. Roll Call · Mar 6
The Times of India · Mar 6 Watch: US rains precision strikes on Iran as Middle East war enters Day 7 The Middle East conflict intensifies as it enters its seventh day. United States forces conduct precision strikes on Iranian assets. Israel launches new attacks targeting regime infrastructure. Missile launches from Iran trigger air-raid alerts in Israel. Gulf nations report drone and missile threats. Humanitarian concerns rise with displacement and casualties.
The Times of India · Mar 6 'We want to finish this one first': After Iran and Venezuela, Trump hints Cuba could be next President Trump indicated the U.S. may shift its focus to Cuba after resolving the situation in Iran. He praised Senator Marco Rubio's work on Cuba, suggesting a future return for "unbelievable people." This comes as Cuba faces an energy blockade, exacerbating its economic crisis.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 Nigel Farage to discuss Chagos Islands deal at Mar-a-Lago dinner with Donald Trump tonight – as it happened Reform UK leader told a ‘Save Chagos Boat Party’ yesterday he would be raising the issue in his meeting with the president
Fortune · Mar 6 Hung up on Hormuz: the old-world order of oil was just shattered by the closing of Iran's key global chokepoint When oil tests the $90-per-barrel point, the global economy begins to fracture.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 US grants waiver to allow India to buy Russian oil amid Iran war ‘Stopgap measure’ designed to keep oil flowing into global market as Middle East crisis disrupts crude shipments
The Independent UK · Mar 6 David Lammy sparks chaos after suggesting British jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases Britain is sending more fighter jets to the Middle East as the US-Israeli war with Iran has entered its seventh day
Evening Standard · Mar 6 Energy markets ‘in turmoil’, says Octopus Energy boss The UK’s largest household energy supplier said it has increased fixed-price tariffs and introduced exit fees amid higher wholesale prices.
Euronews · Mar 6 US offers India 30-day waiver to buy stranded Russian oil amid Iran war shocks The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude oil currently stranded at sea, as disruptions from the Iran conflict threaten global energy supplies.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 Leak from secret UK meeting about US attacks on Iran a travesty, says Lammy Justice secretary calls for inquiry into reports of cabinet splits at national security council over use of British bases
Evening Standard · Mar 6 America will have to put 'boots on ground' in Iran for Donald Trump to choose new Supreme Leader, says UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy believes American troops would have to be deployed in Iran for the US president to be able to decide who leads the country