Scoop: U.S. dismayed by Israel's Iran fuel strikes, sources say The U.S. message to Israel was "WTF." Axios · Mar 8
Morning Mail: Israel warns it will target Iran’s next supreme leader; outsourced call centre faces accusations; alarm over NSW child blood lead testing Airstrikes pummel Iran’s oil depots; call centre operator accused of sweeping privacy breaches ‘under the rug’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 8
'Your Leaders Are Lying to You' — Iran's Revolutionary Guard Sends Chilling Warning Directly to Israeli Phones As tensions rise between Iran and Israel, the IRGC sends mass texts to Israeli civilians, claiming destruction of US radar systems and urging them to leave. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
Israelis kill three in West Bank village as violence surges across occupied Palestine Deadly attack near Ramallah is third in territory in a week as Israeli violence surges with global attention on Iran war The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
Appointing a new leader is the least of Iran’s troubles Regime hands Khamenei’s son the top job in a country reeling from the US-Israeli onslaught and virtually at war with its Gulf neighbours The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
Stranded amid Iran vs US-Israel war? Know your rights on salary, leave, remote work as per UAE Labour Law Thousands of UAE residents stranded abroad due to travel disruptions amid Iran vs US-Israel war, face salary and job uncertainty. UAE labour law offers protections, with employers expected to assess situations reasonably. Communication and documentation are crucial for employees, who may be eligible for remote work or paid/unpaid leave. Termination… The Times of India · Mar 8
Donald Trump rushes to defend Russia by attacking Fox News—but all he managed to do was make himself look ridiculous Donald Trump’s second term as president has been characterised by extreme chaos. Since last year, he has waged war against immigrant populations, played a significant role in last year’s government shutdown, led an attack on Americans’ healthcare, and engaged in many other activities. Recently, Trump has become fixated on Iran… The Mary Sue · Mar 8
'The Rain Is Black… I Can't Believe It' — Tehran Residents Wake to Oil-Tainted Skies After Israeli Strikes on Fuel Storage Sites Israeli airstrikes on oil depots in Tehran have left the city in darkness, with black rain and toxic fallout affecting residents. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
A retired security officer vanishes without a trace. His family is convinced it was a covert Israeli abduction Family of Ahmed Shukr say he was kidnapped to get intel about a missing Israeli airman The Independent UK · Mar 8
Tehran Oil Depots on Fire After Israel Launches First Strike on Iran's Energy Sector Israeli strikes on Tehran's oil facilities mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with potential global implications. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clash, bringing toll from week of violence to 6 Three Palestinians have died in a clash with Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, as violence has spiked during new war in the Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 8
Trump Uses Emergency Powers to Waive Congress Approval and Fast-Track £525M Bomb Sale to Israel President Trump uses emergency powers to expedite a £525M ($650M) bomb sale to Israel, bypassing Congress amid rising Middle East tensions. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
Israeli strikes kill at least 20 people in southern Lebanon Israel expanded its war against Iran and its allies into southern Lebanon on Sunday while Tehran continued missile and drone attacks across the Gulf. Euronews · Mar 8
'Do Not Join or Remain in the US Military': Candace Owens Warns US Troops That Trump Expects Them to 'Die for Israel' Candace Owens has urged US military members not to enlist, claiming President Trump expects them to 'die for Israel' as the conflict with Iran escalates. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
The Independent UK · Mar 8 ‘Israeli snipers shot my sons dead as they crawled towards hospital. We deserve justice’ INVESTIGATION: Exclusive: A new report has revealed potential evidence of Israeli war crimes after three brothers from the al-Aweini family were killed while seeking medical help in Khan Younis. Their parents, in their fifties, were also attacked. Maira Butt investigates how a siege on a hospital left a family grieving
The Times of India · Mar 8 Nuclear stockpile to Kharg Island: Why Trump wants to send special forces to Iran The United States and Israel are reportedly discussing deploying special forces into Iran to secure its highly enriched uranium stockpile. President Trump has not ruled out sending ground troops under exceptional circumstances, emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Discussions also include options like removing or diluting…
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Tehran engulfed in thick black smoke after heavy wave of US-Israeli strikes on oil depots Strikes on oil storage facilities lit up the night sky with plumes of orange flame
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Betting, memes and AI slop: How the smartphone era turned war in Iran into a game show IN DEPTH: As the war between Iran and the US and Israel enters its second week, the internet is awash with misinformation and doctored content while punters are waging bets on the outcome of the conflict using crypto. Experts tell Bryony Gooch that a new, frightening way of experiencing war…
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Dark smoke fills Tehran sky after Israeli strikes on oil sites Tehran’s skyline became blanketed by billows of heavy smoke on Sunday (8 March) following Israeli strikes at oil storage facilities and refineries.
The Times of India · Mar 8 ‘They stole our country’: Iranian-Americans rally in Los Angeles backing strikes on Iran regime Hundreds of Iranian-Americans gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday to express their support for recent attacks targeting Iran’s ruling regime, a week after a US-Israeli airstrike reportedly killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Times of India · Mar 8 ‘Apocalyptic’ scenes in Tehran: Massive inferno erupts after explosions – video Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple fuel storage facilities in Tehran and Karaj, causing large fires and explosions. The Israeli military confirmed the strikes, stating the facilities supported Iran's armed forces. In retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, which also reportedly struck ballistic missile sites. At…
International Business Times UK · Mar 8 Is Mojtaba Khamenei Iran's New Supreme Leader? Secret Successor Elected Following Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei As Iran's leadership succession unfolds amid ongoing conflict, Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as a possible new supreme leader. The choice has not been officially confirmed, fuelling continued speculation and uncertainty.
The Guardian - US · Mar 8 White House worries as gas prices jump amid ongoing US-Israel war on Iran US drivers are largely insulated from higher oil prices caused by Middle East turmoil – but only to a point
The Mary Sue · Mar 8 ‘At least I got my money back’: Man boards United Airlines flight to Dubai. Then pilot makes a shocking announcement In the middle of the escalating U.S.–Israel versus Iran conflict, one traveler says his long-haul flight suddenly turned around halfway to its destination.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8 Iran threatens retaliatory attacks on oil facilities across Gulf after Israeli strikes IDF bombing of energy sites in Tehran sparks fears for global economy, as Iran says it has selected supreme leader