Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery and explosions boom over Tehran from Israeli attack A Kuwaiti oil refinery has been hit as Iran launches new attacks on regional energy infrastructure The Independent UK · Mar 20
Israel and Iran exchange strikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets Activists reported hearing strikes around Iran’s capital, Tehran, just as blasts were heard in East Jerusalem with sirens and booms sounding across the city. Euronews · Mar 20
‘The saddest day for Muslim worshippers in Jerusalem’: al-Aqsa mosque closed at Eid Palestinians say the move is part of a wider Israeli strategy to leverage security tensions to tighten restrictions The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
'I am alive', 'Israel acted alone': 10 takeaways from Netanyahu’s address after Iran hits Gulf energy hubs Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delivered one of his most expansive defences of the ongoing war with Iran, framing it as a defining global struggle rather than a regional conflict. Speaking amid intensifying strikes and mounting economic fallout across the Gulf, Netanyahu repeatedly cast Israel’s actions as part of… The Times of India · Mar 20
The Latest: Iran retaliates against Gulf energy sites as stocks sink worldwide Israel hit the Iranian capital Tehran with airstrikes Friday, with activists reporting sounds of strikes around the city The Independent UK · Mar 20
If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, here’s what to know We are now three weeks into the war between the United States, Israel and Iran, which has grown to engulf much of the Middle East. There are few signs the conflict will slow down or stop anytime soon. The Conversation · Mar 20
Why Middle East gas field attacks could send energy prices soaring Israel’s bombing of Iran’s South Pars gas field has sent shockwaves through global energy markets. The Conversation · Mar 20
Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to ‘completely close’ Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz has been met with threats from Iran The Independent UK · Mar 20
New video shows moment Iranian missiles struck Haifa refinery, Israel’s largest oil hub A video has emerged of Iran's missile strike on an oil refinery in the Israeli port city of Haifa, as the Middle East war entered its 21st day on Friday. The Times of India · Mar 20
Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran and Beirut - as it happened This blog is closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 20
Trump news at a glance: president claims ignorance of Israel’s plan to strike Iranian gasfield, exposing rift Trump claimed on Truth Social that he had known nothing about the targeting of Iran’s gas reserves in advance – key US politics stories from 19 March 2026 at a glance The Guardian - US · Mar 20
Inside Riyadh meeting: Who was present; what did Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Türkiye, other Arab and Muslim ministers agree on amid Iran vs US-Israel war Arab and Muslim nations convened in Riyadh, issuing a unified call to condemn escalating attacks and defend sovereignty amid the Iran vs US-Israel conflict. Ministers stressed de-escalation and protecting energy infrastructure, signalling a collective desire to avert a wider war. The gathering highlighted a delicate regional balance, prioritising stability and… The Times of India · Mar 20
Iran missile hit oil refineries in Haifa, 'no significant damage', says Israeli official An Iranian missile strike targeted Israel’s northern port city of Haifa on Thursday, hitting oil refineries, though officials said the impact was limited. The Times of India · Mar 20
Tucker Carlson answers whether he will run for president in 2028 in new interview Carlson has recently made waves in MAGA for his opposition to the war in Iran The Independent UK · Mar 19
International Business Times UK · Mar 19 Benjamin Netanyahu Is Dead Rumours Explained: Truth Behind 'Cafe Video' as Deepfake Experts Step In As online rumours declared Benjamin Netanyahu dead, AI‑generated clips, fake screenshots and misread TV moments turned a wartime information gap into a global conspiracy. This long read unpicks how the story spread and what eventually punctured it.
The Times of India · Mar 19 ‘Does anyone really think someone can tell Trump what to do?’ Netanyahu denies 'dragging' US 'into Iran war' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday asserted Israel’s independent military decision-making even as he emphasised close coordination with the United States amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. However, he denied claims that Israel "dragged" US into a war, during a media briefing.
International Business Times UK · Mar 19 Joe Kent Claims Israel Ordered Charlie Kirk Assassination After He Warned Against Iran War Former counterterrorism official Joe Kent alleges Israeli involvement in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, raising questions about US policy toward Iran.
International Business Times UK · Mar 19 Who Was Marine Vlahovic? French Journalist Found Dead While Allegedly Working on Israel's Genocidal War Explore the life and the sudden 2024 death of French journalist Marine Vlahovic, as viral social media claims link her passing to a documentary on Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
The Mary Sue · Mar 19 Draft-dodger Donald Trump denies any responsibility for the South Pars Gas Field bombing Donald Trump denied responsibility for bombing the South Pars gas field. He pinned the blame on Israel but doesn’t rule out further bombing in the area if Iran attacks.
The Mary Sue · Mar 19 ICE defied judges for a year, keeping an activist locked up — and the reason why is downright shocking Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian activist, is finally free after spending an entire year in ICE custody, despite judges repeatedly demanding her release. Kordia was taken into custody last March after reporting for a routine check-in at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in New Jersey. This move came nearly a…
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Voices: President Trump must bring Israel into line and declare his Iran victory now THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Instead of his lackeys railing against ‘ungrateful’ allies, the US president must get a deal to de-escalate with Iran on the table now before he completely loses control of events
International Business Times UK · Mar 19 Did Donald Trump Prevent Another Holocaust? POTUS Endorses Radical Claim Over Iran Military Strikes Donald Trump has shared an article claiming his strikes on Iran 'prevented another Holocaust' in America and Israel, thrusting his Iran policy into deeply emotive historical territory. Historians and analysts warn that the unverified assertion risks distorting both the Holocaust and the current nuclear debate.
Kiplinger · Mar 19 Stocks Continue to Slide on Energy Shock: Stock Market Today Not even "exceptional" earnings and "stellar" guidance could save one of the hottest chip stocks from the shocks of 2026.
Euronews · Mar 19 Europe must end diplomacy and push for change in Iran, says Israeli UN ambassador Israel has called for an end to European diplomacy in Iran, urging a firmer hand alongside the US to force regime change in Tehran as the conflict rages on.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Temple Israel shares dramatic photos of destruction inside school after terrorist attack On March 12, 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali rammed a truck into the Michigan synagogue. Roughly 140 children and staff members were safely evacuated