X to ban users from earning revenue if they post unlabelled AI-generated war videos Social media feeds have been flooded with fake battle scenes since start of Iran conflict The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
US submarine sinks Iranian warship as conflict spreads beyond Middle East Frigate goes down off Sri Lanka as Washington and Israel step up their offensive and promise to hit ‘deeper’ targets in Iran The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
Hungarian foreign minister in Moscow for energy talks with Putin amid Ukraine pipeline row Péter Szijjártó has travelled to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to secure guarantees on oil and natural gas imports, amid a dispute over damage to the Druzhba pipeline. The minister warned that the world is facing an energy crisis because of the war in Iran. Euronews · Mar 4
UK households urged to fix energy bills amid fears of Iran war price hikes IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 4
Controversial far-right Gen Z influencer urges fans to ‘Dump Trump’ after Iran strikes — and he’s not alone We could be witnessing the death of MAGA. We Got This Covered · Mar 4
Hegseth proclaims ‘America is winning’ during Pentagon briefing on Iran war: Live updates Hegseth also criticized the media for not focusing on the US successes The Independent UK · Mar 4
'Trump Ep–' Viral Claim Alleges Trump Named Iran War 'Epic Fury' to Outrank 'Epstein' in Searches A satirical post falsely linking 'Operation Epic Fury' to SEO conspiracy theories went viral, highlighting how misinformation spreads during political tensions. International Business Times UK · Mar 4
‘President Trump got the last laugh’: Hegseth says Iranian leader who planned assassination attempt was killed in US strike ‘We are only four days into this, and the results have been incredible,’ says Defense Secretary The Independent UK · Mar 4
Khamenei's farewell ceremony postponed as US, Israel-Iran conflict intensifies on Day 5 Iran has postponed a state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that had been scheduled for Wednesday evening in Tehran, citing expectations of an exceptionally large public turnout, state television reported. The Times of India · Mar 4
Experts tell UK households to fix energy bills now amid Iran war price hike fears Nearly 60 energy deals have already been removed or changed, experts warn The Independent UK · Mar 4
Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Lied When Claiming That Iranian Officials Bragged About Having Enough Material For 11 Nuclear Bombs: Report Special envoy Steve Witkoff lied when he claimed that Iranian negotiators bragged about having enough material to build 11 nuclear bombs, according to a diplomat with direct knowledge of how conversations unfolded, a new report claimed. Latin Times · Mar 4
EU Commission backs Spain after Trump’s trade threats The EU executive said it will defend the EU’s trade interests as US President Donald Trump threatens to cut off trade relations with Spain after it refused to let the US use its military bases for strikes on Iran. Euronews · Mar 4
Trump administration waging illegal war on Iran, experts say Administration offers shifting explanations as it acts without congressional approval or legal premise The Guardian - US · Mar 4
International Business Times UK · Mar 4 US Troops Report Being Told Iran War Is 'God's Divine Plan' and Trump Was 'Anointed by Jesus' More than 200 complaints from US service members say some commanders used extremist Christian language to frame the Iran war as part of 'God's divine plan,' citing biblical prophecy.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Israeli military orders immediate evacuations in southern Lebanon as strikes on Beirut intensify Israel has ordered residents of dozens of villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate as airstrikes around Beirut intensify and Hezbollah reports more attacks
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Iran mourns students and staff killed in school strike as thousands attend funerals Footage shared by an Iranian news agency appears to show thousands lining the streets for the funerals of students and staff killed in a strike on a primary school.
The Times of India · Mar 4 ‘Very alarming’: Laura Loomer says she feels ‘unsafe’ seeing Muslim workers at US airport amid Iran war Far-right activist Laura Loomer expressed feeling "unsafe" due to the number of Muslim workers at US airports, citing her experience in Atlanta. She questioned why Muslims are employed as TSA agents and airport staff, stating her belief that there are "too many Muslims in America.
Evening Standard · Mar 4 UK service personnel facing ‘acute security threats’ in Middle East – Swinney Scotland’s First Minister said he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the situation.
The Times of India · Mar 4 Did Iran signal 'openness' to end conflict day after joint US-Israel strikes? Report makes big claim after Trump's 'too late' remark Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence reportedly contacted the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), signalling a possible willingness to end the conflict in the Middle East, which began with the joint United States-Israel strikes in Tehran on February 28.
Evening Standard · Mar 4 Starmer defends response to Iran crisis after criticism from Trump and Tories The Prime Minister said the situation was ‘serious and volatile’ but said he would respond with clarity and purpose.
Latin Times · Mar 4 Iran Reportedly Approached U.S. To Discuss Ending The War, But So Far The Offer Is Not Considered Serious Iran reportedly reached out to the U.S. a day after the war began to discuss terms to end it, but U.S. officials don't think either party is currently ready to take an offramp, according to a new report.
Fortune · Mar 4 The U.S. has shown China and Russia ‘who really is a military power,’ says Trump’s ex–commerce secretary. Don’t expect them to get involved in Iran Speaking exclusively with Fortune, Wilbur Ross said the Iran war “is going at least as well as anyone could have hoped,” and that he is “intrigued” that China and Russia have not intervened.
Euronews · Mar 4 Newsletter: Sánchez to Trump: “No War" Also in this newsletter: European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño tells us the war in the Middle East "makes it more urgent" for Europe to "reinforce its strategic autonomy" in the field of energy as well as security and defence.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba favourite to succeed him as Iran’s supreme leader Choice of anti-western candidate would give signal that senior figures will not seek accommodation with US