Iran footballer fights back tears as she speaks out on war with US at Women’s Asian Cup Iran’s Sara Didar was visibly emotional as she spoke about her nation’s ongoing conflict with the US The Independent UK · Mar 4
Middle East conflict offers economic lifeline to Russia’s flagging war machine With much of the world’s oil supplies out of action, Russia could step in to meet demand in China and India The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
Afternoon Update: Australia sends crisis teams to Middle East; tributes for Dennis Cometti; and an MP channels Billy Joel Assistance to be provided for stranded Australian travellers and expats as war sparked by US and Israeli bombings of Iran intensifies The Guardian - AU · Mar 4
The Iran war has upended flights across the Middle East. Here's what travelers should know The U.S. and Israel’s joint war in Iran has already upended travel across the Middle East, stranding tens of thousands of people The Independent UK · Mar 4
Day 5: US assets hit across Mid-East; Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran, Lebanon Intense fighting grips the Middle East as Iran and the US-Israeli alliance escalate conflict. Tehran faces sustained strikes on military and nuclear sites, retaliating with attacks on regional US assets and Israel. Casualties mount on both sides, with evacuations underway for foreign nationals. The future leadership of Iran remains uncertain… The Times of India · Mar 4
Iranian Kurds Launch Ground Operations as Regional Pressure Surges Across Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey Iranian Kurdish armed groups are preparing for ground operations as tensions rise across Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, with fears of a wider conflict International Business Times UK · Mar 4
Armageddon Briefing Explained: Viral Post on US Troops' Alleged Iran War Prophecy Talk A complaint alleging US troops were briefed that the Iran war is part of biblical prophecy has gone viral, raising questions about religion's role in the military International Business Times UK · Mar 4
Matildas drop 'keeper hint as star firms for return Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold could be left out of the Matildas' clash with Iran as midfielder Kyran Cooney-Cross prepares to return to national team action. AAP · Mar 4
The Latest: Explosions heard in Tehran and Jerusalem on fifth day of war Explosions are sounding in Iran’s capital city as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters a fifth day The Independent UK · Mar 4
Post-strike petrol hikes 'completely unjustifiable' Petrol prices are on the rise across Sydney and Melbourne after the military strikes on Iran, but the NRMA says the increases can't be justified. AAP · Mar 4
Trump’s ambassador to Israel accused of making ‘odd’ and ‘awkward’ sex joke in memo to staff sheltering in place Embassy staff in Israel have been told to shelter in place as the U.S. conflict with Iran widens into a regional war The Independent UK · Mar 4
'Most people we had in mind are dead': Donald Trump after Khamenei assassination US President Trump stated that "most of the people we had in mind are dead" following reported Iranian leadership casualties in Operation Epic Fury. He claimed a "third wave" of strikes has crippled Iran's capabilities, asserting the US acted preemptively to prevent an Iranian attack. Trump highlighted significant Iranian losses… The Times of India · Mar 4
'We're concerned': Iranian star's tears over conflict Iran's Sara Didar broke down in tears as she discussed the rapidly moving conflict in her homeland prior to their Women's Asian Cup clash with Australia. AAP · Mar 4
'Pakistan will turn into a vassal state': Khawaja Asif accuses Israel of 'orchestrated war' that could align India, Iran and Afghanistan Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif alleged Zionists are orchestrating the Iran war to expand Israel's influence towards Pakistan's borders. He claimed Zionism has controlled global economics for a century, influencing every catastrophe in the Islamic world. Asif also stated Afghanistan, Iran, and India share an agenda of enmity towards Pakistan,… The Times of India · Mar 4
The Conversation · Mar 4 Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’: why laser weapons are no longer science fiction As conflict escalates following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, and Iran’s subsequent retaliatory strikes, reports have emerged that Israel may have used laser weapons to shoot down rockets fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon.
Motorsport · Mar 4 US-Iran war impacts NASCAR TV ratings across COTA, St. Pete Cable news earned significant viewership numbers
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 4 Explained: How Will 24,000 Aussies Stranded In Dubai Get Home? Foreign Minister Penny Wong says about 115,000 Australians are caught up in the Middle East crisis, with many stranded in Dubai.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran: what we know on day five of war US defense secretary confirms US submarine sank Iranian warship; clerics in Tehran close to choosing Khamenei successor
The Times of India · Mar 4 Israel strikes building where Iranian clerics were choosing Khamenei's successor Israel reportedly conducted an airstrike on a building in Qom, Iran, where senior clerics of the Assembly of Experts were meeting to select a successor for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran's state news agency disputed the claim, stating the targeted structure was unused.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 UK confirms first Middle East charter flight for stranded British nationals The flight will depart Oman’s capital at 7pm on Wednesday
Evening Standard · Mar 4 Government charters repatriation flight from Oman on Wednesday evening The Foreign Office said the flight will depart the country’s capital, Muscat, at 7pm.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 US soldiers were killed in Iranian drone strike on operations center at Kuwait civilian port An operations center targeted by an Iranian drone strike that killed six American soldiers was located in a civilian port in Kuwait, more than 10 miles away from the main Army base
The Conversation · Mar 4 Mourning, celebration and a divided legacy: why the death of Ali Khamenei reverberates far beyond Iran The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei triggered immediate and sharply polarised reactions, in Iran and around the world.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens and oil surges higher Asian shares have resumed their decline after a global sell-off for stocks hit Wall Street, while oil prices climbed even higher
The Guardian - AU · Mar 4 US submarine sank Iranian warship, Hegseth says – as it happened This blog is closed.