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Iran warns of 'devastating' retaliation in defiant stance as Trump deadline to 'unleash hell' looms

Trump shared an expletive-laden social media post threatening further bombardment if Iran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz

Evening Standard

Watch: Iran shares video claiming Iron Dome failure; mocks Israel on social media

Iran released a video claiming its missile bypassed Israel's Iron Dome, showing footage of a cluster bomb impact. The post on X mocked the defence system amid heightened tensions. While unverified, the incident highlights concerns about the Iron Dome's effectiveness against advanced threats like cluster munitions.

The Times of India

Israel strikes Iran's largest petrochemical facility as Trump's Hormuz deadline looms

Earlier on Monday, Iran warned of more devastating retaliation if the US hits civilian targets, as mediators pushed a 45-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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How the dramatic US airman rescue from Iran unfolded with reaper drones and a covert mission

Donald Trump hails the dramatic rescue operation of US pilots in Iran, but it casts doubt on the president's claims of airspace control

Evening Standard

Airstrikes on Iran kill more than 25 as Trump's deadline to open Strait of Hormuz looms

Israel and the United States have carried out attacks that have killed more than 25 people in Iran

The Independent UK

Blasts heard near Erbil airport – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Israel bombs Sharif University of Technology in Iran, triggers gas outage; video shows aftermath

Early Monday, US-Israel airstrikes hit Tehran. Sharif University of Technology sustained damage, leading to gas outages in nearby areas. Iranian state media reported multiple explosions and the sound of fighter jets. Separately, an airstrike in Qom killed at least five people. Details on specific targets and overall losses remain undisclosed.

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'Dragging US towards living hell': Iran slams Trump's 'Tuesday threat' over Strait of Hormuz closure

Iran has strongly responded to US President Donald Trump's recent threat concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's Parliament Speaker accused Trump of reckless escalation driven by Israeli interests. Trump had issued an ultimatum demanding the reopening of the vital oil route. Iran rejected the threat, with military officials calling Trump's…

The Times of India

How will the Iran war change the Middle East? We asked 5 experts

On February 28, the US and Israel launched a war against Iran following weeks of US military build-up in the region and threats from US President Donald Trump.

The Conversation

‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Bernie Sanders among those responding with alarm to Trump writing ‘open the fuckin’ strait, you crazy bastards’

The Guardian - US

Middle East crisis: Donald Trump threatens to ‘blow everything up and take the oil’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal

US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to "blow everything up and take over the oil" if a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz isn't reached swiftly. Tensions escalated following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, disrupting oil markets and regional stability.

The Times of India

Lebanon’s political elites are using displacement and humanitarian crisis to delay elections again

Lebanon was meant to be preparing for key parliamentary elections in May 2026. Then came the return of war.

The Conversation

Israel isn’t just responding to threats – it’s reshaping the Middle East

Discussions about Israel’s role in the Middle East still revolve around threats and responses. Yet recent developments suggest that Israel isn’t only reacting to events, but is increasingly shaping the conditions in which they occur.

The Conversation

Iran warns of ‘hell’ across region if US and Israel escalation continues

Iran has warned it will unleash “hell” if the US and Israel continue to pressure the country to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on energy infrastructure.

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Displaced by war, Lebanon's Christians mark Easter far from their homes and churches

Many Lebanese Christians are marking Easter far from their homes and churches, displaced by Israel's war with the militant Hezbollah group

Euronews

Zelenskyy warns US-Iran war could divert critical aid from Ukraine

President Zelenskyy has warned that a prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran is threatening the supply of vital Patriot missiles and boosting Russia’s economy through surging oil prices.

The Guardian - UK

A strategy ‘to make life intolerable’: Israeli settlers are driving Christians out of West Bank

The Taybeh community has survived crusaders and the Ottoman and British empires, but the latest attacks leave its future in question

The Times of India

'Serious risk of radioactive contamination': Iran FM writes to UN over Bushehr nuclear strikes

Iran's foreign minister has alerted the UN to grave risks of radioactive contamination following recent US-Israeli strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant. A projectile near the facility killed one staff member, prompting IAEA concerns about escalating attacks near nuclear infrastructure and the potential for accidents.

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The Guardian - AU

At least 15 killed in strikes on Lebanon – as it happened

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Countdown to strikes? Israel awaits US nod to attack Iran energy targets - report

Israel is preparing potential strikes on Iran’s energy facilities and is awaiting approval from the United States, Reuters reported, citing a senior Israeli defence official.

Radio France Internationale

Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war

Pope Leo XIV marked Easter Sunday for the first time as pontiff, with the Middle East war casting a pall over the most important date in the Christian calendar.

The Times of India

Watch: Trump claims ‘many of Iran’s military leaders’ killed in ‘massive’ strike; shares video

US President Donald Trump claims "many of Iran's military leaders" were "terminated" in a major Tehran strike, sharing explosion footage without specifics. This follows Iran's missile attacks on Gulf states, Iraq, and Israel, and the downing of a US F-15 jet. Both nations have exchanged threats and carried out attacks,…

Euronews

Prayers, verses and holy books: How have religious symbols been used in the ongoing war in the Middle East?

The messages exchanged in the Middle East reflect a different face of warfare. Religious rhetoric is being employed in an uncommon and increasing way, with symbols of the three major monotheistic religions overlapping: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the middle of war.

Evening Standard

Search continues for missing US airman from downed F-15 fighter jet as Trump warns time is running out for Tehran

The missing airman, a weapons systems officer, was aboard an F-15E fighter jet downed on Friday

The Guardian - UK

US rescues second crew member of downed F-15E fighter jet from Iran

Trump gives further details on rescue and threatens to bomb infrastructure if strait of Hormuz is not reopened

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