Iran-US war latest: Massive Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai port hit as Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran US president claims ‘serious discussions’ are ongoing with Iran to end the war in Iran The Independent UK · Mar 29
Israel expands invasion of southern Lebanon – as it happened This live blog has now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 29
The Latest: Regional powers to meet in Pakistan to discuss how to end Mideast fighting Regional powers plan to meet in Pakistan to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East after about 2,500 U.S. Marines arrived in the region and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the monthlong war The Independent UK · Mar 29
Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shipping Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the monthlong war in the Middle East and claimed they launched missiles toward Israel The Independent UK · Mar 29
Russia Stops Petrol Exports: Hidden Global Impact A sudden decision. A ripple felt across continents. Russia’s move to halt petrol exports from April 1 has triggered concern far beyond its borders. On the surface, it seems like a step to control domestic fuel prices. But the reality is far more complex. When a major energy supplier tightens… MyLifeXP · Mar 29
'Welcome to Hell': Iranian daily's chilling 'coffin' warning to Washington amid US troop buildup The front page of Iran’s English-language newspaper, The Tehran Times, issued a stark warning to Washington following US media reports that the United States may deploy up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East. The Times of India · Mar 29
Who is Steven Lyons? Scotland’s underworld boss arrested in Bali in global organised crime crackdown Gangland figure Steven Lyons, one of Scotland’s most high-profile underworld bosses, has been arrested in Bali in a major breakthrough for international law enforcement agencies probing organised crime networks spanning Europe and the Middle East. The Times of India · Mar 28
Israel targeted in Yemen’s Houthis first missile strike as US troop deployment raises fears of wider war Rebel group vowed to keep fighting until ‘aggression’ by the US and Israel ends on all fronts The Independent UK · Mar 28
Force of 3,500 Marines and sailors arrive in Middle East Previously, thousands of Marines and multiple warships were deployed to the region, joining the roughly 50,000 troops already stationed there The Independent UK · Mar 28
Thousands of US soldiers onboard USS Tripoli arrive in Middle East amid Iran war IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 28
Iranian attack on Saudi base causes American casualties. More US forces arrive in the Middle East The number of Americans wounded in the Iran war has grown beyond 300, with more than two dozen troops injured this week from attacks on a Saudi air base The Independent UK · Mar 28
'Today, more than ever, we are with you': Lebanese diaspora mobilises in France Lebanon has been drawn into the war in the Middle East, with attacks leading to massive population displacement. In the face of repeated crises, the Lebanese diaspora – which is larger than the country's population – has played a crucial role by mobilising to help its compatriots, as seen in… Radio France Internationale · Mar 28
Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as Kyiv seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iran’s attacks while the war in the Middle East rages on The Independent UK · Mar 28
The Latest: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel Israel has intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, the first time it had faced fire from that country since the war in the Middle East erupted last month The Independent UK · Mar 28
International Business Times · Mar 28 Houthis Launch First Strike On Israel As Iran War Widens Across Middle East Israel said it detected a missile launched from Yemen and moved to intercept it, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The Houthis claimed the attack targeted sensitive Israeli military sites.
The Independent UK · Mar 28 ‘What happens in Gaza, will happen everywhere’: Palestinian ambassador to the UK warns Israel will not stop INTERVIEW: Palestinian ambassador to the UK, Husam Zomlot, tells Maira Butt that the biggest obstacle to peace in the Middle East is Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians
Radio France Internationale · Mar 28 Yemen's Houthis launch first missile attack on Israel during Mideast war Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Saturday claimed their first strike on Israel since the start of the Middle East war a month ago, after the Israeli military said it was intercepting an attack.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 28 Europe turns to Algeria as war causes Middle East gas supplies to falter As war in the Middle East disrupts global energy flows and leaves countries scrambling to replace gas supplies from the Gulf, European governments are turning their attention to a North African supplier with pipelines already linked to the continent: Algeria.
Euronews · Mar 28 Oil, energy and food: Which countries in Europe are most exposed to higher food prices? The crisis in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, affecting both energy and food costs. Experts agree that the Iran crisis will significantly impact food prices in Europe.
The Independent UK · Mar 27 Rubio makes bold claim on when Iran war will end: ‘Weeks, not months’ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested a potential de-escalation of the Iran war, saying it would last "weeks, not months". He also noted Iran's willingness to discuss "certain things". However, Mr Rubio's comments contradict reports from the Wall Street Journal that Donald Trump is considering deploying an additional…
We Got This Covered · Mar 27 Pete Hegseth proposes a 15-point plan, and now the Middle East is more worried about the disaster he’s serving up Why agree when you can play along for a second?
The Independent UK · Mar 27 Iran wear black armbands and hold schoolbags during national anthem before match The protest gesture followed a strike on an Iranian school that killed at least 168 people at the start of the war in the Middle East.
Euronews · Mar 27 G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz but only after war in Iran ends Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven made the mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz conditional on the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.
The Times of India · Mar 27 US State Department issues list of world’s most dangerous countries for Americans amid Iran conflict The US has updated global travel advisories as tensions involving Iran heighten security risks worldwide. Several countries, including Iran, remain at the highest “Do Not Travel” level, while caution levels have risen across parts of the Middle East. Officials warn of threats ranging from detention to violence, urging Americans to…
The Independent UK · Mar 27 US-Iran war in numbers: Thousands killed and billions spent as fragile ceasefire takes effect IN FOCUS: Iran and the US have agreed a temporary ceasefire after 39 days of war. James C. Reynolds reports on the costs of the conflict to date