Hegseth calls ‘Operation Epic Fury’ the most ‘lethal’ strike in history, praising Trump for ‘dealing with the cancer’ of Iran Hegseth is playing out his role as the minion, praising his lord. We Got This Covered · Mar 2
What the USA's military strikes against Iran mean for the 2026 World Cup and what happens if Iran withdraw There are just 101 days to go until the World Cup kicks off in North America, with Iran one of the 48 nations set to play in the tournament FourFourTwo · Mar 2
Is it safe to travel to Bahrain? Foreign Office issues new travel advice The UK government has lifted the advisory against all but essential travel to Bahrain The Independent UK · Mar 2
All we know about Iran girls’ school bombing as US blamed for deadly strike IN FOCUS: Unesco condemned the attack in Minab, Iran, as a ‘grave violation of humanitarian law’ - a preliminary investigation is said to have blamed a ‘mistake’ by the US military. Bryony Gooch and Maira Butt report The Independent UK · Mar 2
Pakistan deploys troops, imposes 3-day curfew after deadly protests over US-Israeli strikes on Iran Pakistan has deployed troops and imposed a curfew after deadly protests erupted over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader in U.S.-Israeli strikes The Independent UK · Mar 2
Is it safe to travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Latest advice amid regional conflict The UK’s Foreign Office lifted its advice against all but essential travel to the UAE in June The Independent UK · Mar 2
Netanyahu Vows Escalating Strikes on Tehran as US-Israel Campaign Against Iran Enters Third Day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Sunday that Israeli forces would intensify strikes "at the heart of Tehran" in the coming days, vowing to deliver a decisive blow to Iran's regime with full U.S. support following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes late last… International Business Times · Mar 2
How will UK petrol prices be affected by US-Iran war and rising cost of oil? Prepare for ‘record prices at the pumps’, a motoring industry leader has warned The Independent UK · Mar 2
Trump says US had identified candidates to take over Iran but they were killed in initial strikes "The attack was so successful it knocked out most of the candidates," the president says. "It's not going to be anybody that we were thinking of because they are all dead” The Independent UK · Mar 2
Iran Launches Missile and Drone Barrage on Israel, Gulf States; Ras Tanura Oil Hub Hit Tensions between the United States–Israel alliance and Iran escalated sharply on Monday as Tehran launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and several Gulf states, marking a significant expansion of the ongoing regional confrontation. Whats Hot · Mar 2
Iran's Natanz nuclear site hit: Tehran vows to rebuild facility; IAEA flags radiation risk Iran's Natanz nuclear facility was reportedly targeted in recent US and Israeli military operations, according to Tehran's UN envoy. President Pezeshkian vowed to rebuild, asserting Iran's nuclear program is for civilian use, not weapons. IAEA chief Grossi expressed grave concern over potential radiological releases, urging restraint amid escalating regional tensions. The Times of India · Mar 2
Trump campaign peace promises loom large over Iran war The "anti-war" candidate has bombed seven countries and launched a new regime-change war in Iran. Axios · Mar 2
Scoop: Trump's Iran strikes inject new chaos into 2026 Democratic primaries Progressive Nida Allam is out with an ad tying Rep. Valerie Foushee to the military operation. Axios · Mar 2
The Independent UK · Mar 2 US strikes hit nuclear facilities in Iran, says Iranian ambassador IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Iran refuses to negotiate with US after killing of supreme leader Ali Khamenei IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Latest travel advice amid Middle East conflict Should you still go on holiday in Egypt during the escalating Middle East conflict?
Whats Hot · Mar 2 Modi Voices ‘Grave Concern’ Over West Asia Crisis After US–Israel Strikes on Iran Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep concern over the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia following large-scale military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, which reportedly resulted in the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
Euronews · Mar 2 Croatia's Plenković defends ‘clear and unified’ EU stance on Iran as divisions surface over strikes Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told Europe Today that his country stands ready to assist neighbouring member states who might be impacted by higher energy costs due to the events unfolding in the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Democrats slam Trump after president admits US casualties could be ‘quite a bit higher’ as Iran conflict escalates President Donald Trump attacked for describing deaths of American soldiers as ‘the way it is’
International Business Times UK · Mar 2 Keir Starmer Caves to US Pressure, Allows Strikes on Iran to Save British Lives Starmer said the UK is not taking part in offensive operations but has allowed the US to use certain bases to target Iranian missile storage depots and launchers.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 The UK has been dragged into Trump’s Iran war. But what will Starmer do next? NEWS ANALYSIS: The lessons of the PM’s predecessors and his own political weakness will prevent him from fully joining Trump’s war with Iran, says political editor David Maddox
Euronews · Mar 2 People of Iran are ready for freedom and democracy, but the regime has not yet been defeated Following the death of Ali Khamenei, the fall of the regime appears to be a realistic option for the first time in 47 years. But the regime still has a monopoly on the use of force. These are historic times for the people of Iran, Gilda Sahebi writes in an…
Whats Hot · Mar 2 Middle East on Brink After US–Israel Strike Kills Iran’s Supreme Leader A dramatic escalation in the Middle East has followed a joint United States–Israeli military operation that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory strikes across the region and raising fears of a broader conflict.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2 Starmer says UK ‘not joining strikes’ on Iran but will continue defensive action – as it happened The prime minister is explaining his decision to allow the US to use British bases for military attacks after initially refusing