Americans lash out at Trump as gas prices rise over Iran war: ‘He promised to bring prices down’ Less than a week into conflict with Tehran and drivers are already noticing higher prices at the pumps The Independent UK · Mar 5
Aviva flags potential for Iran conflict to send claims costs rising Chief executive Amanda Blanc said supply chains could suffer if the conflict is prolonged. Evening Standard · Mar 5
‘This is a needless war’: Americans share their thoughts on the US-Israel attacks on Iran The Guardian asked US readers about the military action in Iran – their responses were largely disapproving The Guardian - US · Mar 5
‘There’s no safe place any more’: inside Tehran under attack – photo essay Photojournalist Stefanie Glinski speaks to Iranian photographer Mohammad Mohsenifar, who has been documenting the attacks on the Iranian capital over the past week The Guardian - UK · Mar 5
‘The scale of war is getting bigger’: joy turns to worry for Iranian Australians cut off from family While many welcomed the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, they now have grave concerns about relatives amid an internet blackout The Guardian - AU · Mar 5
'Then the euro will slide': Experts warn of prolonged war with Iran Trump has given the Iran war four weeks. But if the conflict drags on, economists warn the euro could slide — and prominent economist Daniel Stelter goes further, predicting a full recession. Euronews · Mar 5
6 Videos of Brian McGinnis on TikTok: Did Senator Tim Sheehy Cross A Line By Joining The Scuffle? US protester and former Marine Brian McGinnis was dragged from a Senate hearing after denouncing war with Iran, in a scuffle that saw Republican Senator Tim Sheehy join Capitol Police in removing him. International Business Times UK · Mar 5
AOC Slams Trump Over Iran War: 'They Have Plunged The World Into Major Global Instability' Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed the Trump administration over the ongoing war in Iran, claiming that it has "plunged the war into major global instability." Latin Times · Mar 5
Donald Trump Mocks Keir Starmer As 'No Winston Churchill' After Iran Caving Donald Trump's claim that Keir Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' has intensified scrutiny of Britain's Iran policy shift, exposing Cabinet tensions over legality, loyalty to Washington and the legacy of past interventions. International Business Times UK · Mar 5
John Swinney ‘concerned’ about Scots trapped in Middle East as conflict rages The First Minister said the Scottish Government is working with UK ministers to bring people home ‘as quickly as it is safe to do so’. Evening Standard · Mar 5
Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days As the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, American citizens living in or visiting the Middle East found themselves stranded in countries facing bombing attacks by Iran. The State Department on March 2, 2026, urged Americans in 14 Middle Eastern countries to leave via “available commercial transportation, due to… The Conversation · Mar 5
US-Iran War Escalates Beyond Middle East: Iranian Drones Strike Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Airport Iranian drones strike Nakhchivan airport in Azerbaijan, injuring two. Baku summons Iran's envoy, warns attacks 'will not go unanswered.' International Business Times UK · Mar 5
US vs Iran: Analyst Explores How Asymmetric Warfare Could Challenge American Superiority Explore the strategic debate on whether the US could lose a war against Iran, focusing on attrition, economic pressure, and regional instability. International Business Times UK · Mar 5
Asia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles Asian countries like China, Korea and Japan have tried to diversify their energy imports, yet they still depend on oil and gas from the Middle East. Fortune · Mar 5
The Times of India · Mar 5 Who is Tim Sheehy? Republican senator who helped officers remove ex-Navy SEAL Brian McGinnis from Senate hearing after disruption Republican Senator Tim Sheehy was involved in a confrontation during a US Senate hearing on the war in Iran.
We Got This Covered · Mar 5 Spanish politician declares new ‘terror’ alliance, and this time, the US is on the wrong side Spain and the U.S. are locked in a political he-said, she-said.
The Independent UK · Mar 5 The country that will benefit the most from Trump’s war on Iran? Russia ANALYSIS : As India and China scramble to replace blocked Gulf oil, analysts tell Stuti Mishra the ultimate beneficiaries of this war are clear
Evening Standard · Mar 5 Starmer to update on Middle East war as Defence Secretary travels to Cyprus Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5 Matildas into quarter-finals but may come to rue lack of second half goals Australia were frustrated as Iran kept it at 4-0 and now face South Korea in a decider to top Asian Cup group
Sports Illustrated · Mar 5 President Trump ‘Doesn’t Care’—But Will Iran Play in the 2026 World Cup? Iran was the only country missing at FIFA’s planning meeting in Atlanta this week.
The Times of India · Mar 5 Iranian drone attack injures 4 civilians in Azerbaijan, Tehran denies role Iran has not publicly acknowledged carrying out the strike. However, regional tensions have escalated in recent weeks as the broader conflict involving Iran has spread beyond its immediate theatres, raising fears that neighbouring countries could be drawn into the crisis. Following the incident, Iran’s ambassador to Azerbaijan, Mojtaba Demirchilou, was…
Latin Times · Mar 5 Rand Paul Is The Lone Republican Senator To Support War Powers Resolution Limiting Trump's Ability To Wage War In Iran Rand Paul was the lone Republican senator to support the War Powers Resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump's ability to continue waging war in Iran.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5 Ministers discuss ways to offset energy price surges caused by Iran war Government’s claim to have lowered bills in jeopardy as households face £160 rise caused by soaring oil and gas prices
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5 First Thing: airstrikes hit Iran-Iraq border as US and Israeli plans to mobilise Kurds gathers pace Experts warn backing Iran’s ethnic communities could increase the risk of a chaotic civil war. Plus, Pam Bondi subpoenaed by US House in Jeffrey Epstein investigation
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Iran’s succession: Who will rise out of the ashes of Trump’s war? ANALYSIS: Iran’s exiled ex-crown prince is barely ‘plan D’ for the future of Iran, experts tell chief international correspondent Bel Trew