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Failure of US-Iran talks was all too predictable — but turning to military strikes creates dangerous unknowns

Three rounds of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to persuade President Donald Trump that a solution to the two countries’ nuclear impasse lay in diplomacy, rather than military action. A perceived lack of progress in the last of those indirect negotiations on Feb 26, 2026, was enough…

The Conversation · Mar 1

Pope Leo Addresses Iran War, Pleads Trump to Prevent 'Irreparable Abyss'

Pope Leo XIV issues a strong appeal to President Trump and world leaders to end the escalating violence in the Middle East, urging a return to diplomacy.

International Business Times UK · Mar 1

Hanson calls censure motion a ‘stunt’ before leaving chamber – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 1

Pope Leo sends warning to Trump over Iran in plea for peace

Pope Leo XIV has issued a heartfelt plea for peace amid escalating U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, warning that continuing violence risks plunging the Middle East into an “irreparable abyss.”

The Independent UK · Mar 1

UK terror threat level under review amid Iran strikes, defence secretary says

John Healey said the UK’s ‘vigilance is high’ amid the Middle East crisis

The Independent UK · Mar 1

3 U.S. service members killed in Iran conflict

Iran is retaliating across the Middle East.

Axios · Mar 1

Iran targets USS Abraham Lincoln in revenge strikes after Ayatollah Khamenei killing

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has targeted a massive US aircraft carrier that President Donald Trump sent to the Middle East as part of its pressure campaign on Iran.

The Independent UK · Mar 1

'US crossed dangerous red line': Iran says has no option but to respond after Khamenei killing

Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, declaring the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a "dangerous red line" that necessitates retaliation. Following joint US-Israeli strikes, Iran launched a significant wave of attacks across the Middle East, targeting countries hosting US bases.

The Times of India · Mar 1

Almost half of Heathrow-Middle East flights cancelled

Twenty-four of the 56 flights that were scheduled to depart from the London airport on Sunday for the region have been axed.

Evening Standard · Mar 1

Why you could face legal consequences for posting strike footage in the Middle East

Authorities have restrictions around sharing such images for security purposes and to prevent the spread of fake news.

Euronews · Mar 1