The Iran War Is Unconstitutional The president has no lawful authority to launch a war absent a congressional declaration of war. Reason · Mar 3
Moment Kuwaiti man threatened downed US pilot with metal pipe after mistaking him for Iranian soldier Three US fighter jets were mistakenly shot down in Kuwaiti airspace during an ongoing US-Israeli military operation The Independent UK · Mar 3
Trump has cornered himself with his war in Iran The president needs a quick win to avoid a quagmire – but he needs a long war to justify potential emergency powers The Guardian - US · Mar 3
Starmer deploys warship to Cyprus as Trump warns Iran it’s ‘too late’ for talks The move comes as the US president attacks Keir Starmer – again – over support for the war, as the UK government announces Middle East evacuation flight The Independent UK · Mar 3
Gas prices nearly double as Europe braces for Iran war energy shocks Gas prices in Europe are rising as Middle East tensions disrupt global energy flows, fuelling fears of tighter LNG supplies. Analysts warn that if the conflict persists, higher wholesale costs could feed through to household bills and weigh on the wider economy. Euronews · Mar 3
European Parliament considers invitation to Reza Pahlavi amid calls for regime change in Iran A provisional list of opposition figures to be invited to the EU Parliament includes the son of the last Shah, who is endorsed by some MEPs from the right-wing ECR group. Euronews · Mar 3
'Immediately freeze all H-1Bs': Texas gunman came on a tourist visa but over 70 Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration In a reaction to the 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne shooting two people and injuring 14 others in downtown Austin after US struck Iran, over 70 Texas Republicans have now signed a letter to Congress asking to stop all immigration, including that of H-1B, a specialty work visa, as "we must know… The Times of India · Mar 3
Jamie Dimon has a feeling inflation will be the 'skunk at the party'—and the Iran conflict may already be enough to scare off the Fed for good “We look at risk, at the broad range of outcomes, and there are negative outcomes. One of them would be inflation. I call it the skunk at the party,” Dimon said. Fortune · Mar 3
I tested ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude on the Iran war — and one AI fed me fake news Can you trust AI for breaking news? We stress-tested Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini on the March 2026 Iran strikes. Which AI overfabricated —and which stayed honest. Tom’s Guide · Mar 3
The market winners: Which stocks are 'boosted' by the Iran war so far? As US and Israeli jets struck targets in Iran and Lebanon over the last few days and Iranian missiles hit Israel and Gulf states, the death toll has climbed into the hundreds. Yet on trading floors from New York to London, a handful of companies have notched sharp gains. Euronews · Mar 3
Iran earthquake: 4.3-magnitude tremor hits Gerash region of Iran A 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook the southern Iranian city of Gerash. The tremor was reported at a depth of 10 kilometers. Initial reports indicate no casualties or damage from the earthquake. Further details are awaited on this developing story. The Times of India · Mar 3
Trump interrupts Iran update to boast about ‘beautiful’ $400m ballroom Donald Trump shifted from talking about the war in Iran to the construction of his new ballroom during a Medal of Honor ceremony. The Independent UK · Mar 3
Passengers leave Dubai on limited Emirates flights following Iran strikes Although the airport is not fully open, the airline has resumed operations The Independent UK · Mar 3
Iran claims ‘Versailles of Persia’ damaged by airstrike on Tehran during US-Israel war The Golestan Palace is one of the oldest monuments in the Iranian capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Independent UK · Mar 3
Barchart · Mar 3 S&P Futures Plummet as Middle East Conflict Fuels Inflation Fears March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -1.77% this morning as the Middle East conflict has entered its fourth day with no signs of de-escalation, driving oil prices higher and stoking inflation concerns.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Jon Stewart roasts Pete Hegseth’s meltdown over NBC reporter’s ‘gotcha’ question on Iran The Daily Show’s host ridicules defense secretary over his aggressive response to journalists at Pentagon press conference on Iran airstrikes
The Guardian - US · Mar 3 Rubio tries to backtrack after Israel comments later contradicted by Trump trigger criticism – as it happened US president said Tuesday he ‘might have forced Israel’s hand’ in attack Iran, day after Rubio said Israel planned to strike Iran first
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Israel attacks president’s office in Tehran as Iran retaliates with wave of strikes IN FULL
The Times of India · Mar 3 Meet Masih Alinejad: The anti-hijab activist who survived Iran's assassination squads and is now celebrating Khamenei's death Masih Alinejad returned to the headlines after posting an emotional video reacting to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. “Finally, you’re dead, finally, you’re gone, Ali Khamenei,” she said, her voice breaking. In the same clip, she is seen hugging strangers in New York. For Alinejad, those embraces…
We Got This Covered · Mar 3 Nancy Mace tries religion-based personal attack using Iran’s Supreme Leader death, gets petty response for her petty jibe Be ready to face what you dish out.
Whats Hot · Mar 3 Indian Sailors Among Casualties as US-Israel-Iran Tensions Spill Into Key Shipping Routes At least three Indian seafarers serving on foreign-flagged vessels have been killed and a fourth injured amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) said on Tuesday.
Euronews · Mar 3 Trump could accept leadership from reformed Iran regime, former CIA chief Petraeus says The former CIA chief David Petraeus told Euronews it is possible a more moderate figurehead could emerge who “wants to sail straight”, but that this would be “a dramatic departure” from the current situation.
Fortune · Mar 3 The Iran war could accelerate the rise of the 'poly-national' company Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.
We Got This Covered · Mar 3 Pope Leo puts out a ‘heartfelt appeal’ for ‘moral responsibility’ after Iran strikes, he’s preaching to the wrong crowd Appealing to Trump's morals isn' a great tactic.
We Got This Covered · Mar 3 Trump’s bizarre social media strategy after Khamenei’s death sends shockwaves through Washington Is he dodging difficult questions?