US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes No end to fighting in sight as Revolutionary Guards launch drones at targets in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Russia Forced to Import Petrol From India After Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cripple Domestic Refineries Russia's fuel crisis is forcing Putin to turn to India for petrol, but Moscow's growing demand could intensify competition with Iran for scarce non-Western fuel supplies. International Business Times UK · Jul 24
Saudi money, Chinese weapons, American patronage: Can Pakistan balance all three? Pakistan pursues a complex foreign policy balancing China and Saudi Arabia. It also seeks to rebuild ties with Donald Trump's administration. Islamabad attempts to mediate between Washington and Tehran during regional crises. This diplomatic outreach occurs despite significant domestic economic and security issues. Sustaining these ambitions depends on internal stability… The Times of India · Jul 24
The four Iranian nuclear plants in Trump’s sights after president’s threat to hit Pickaxe Mountain Trump has threatened strikes on the suspected underground nuclear facility previously attacked in June 2025 The Independent UK · Jul 24
Middle East crisis: US carries out strikes across Iran as Tehran targets American bases in region – as it happened Latest attacks come after Trump vowed ‘major military punishment’ for Tehran and its Houthi allies The Guardian - AU · Jul 24
U.S.-Iran Clashes Continues To Escalate. Washington Officials Are Reportedly Worried About The Pace Of Interceptors Used U.S. officials are reportedly worried about the pace at which the country is using interceptors during the war with Iran. International Business Times · Jul 24
Trump Is Reportedly Skeptical About Any Negotiations With Iran. He Is Now In 'Revenge Mode' President Donald Trump is reportedly in "revenge mode" against Iran as talks have failed to yield a lasting peace. International Business Times · Jul 24
The U.S. Reportedly Sent Iran a Ceasefire Proposal Through The Iraqi PM. Tehran Rejected it Iran Reportedly rejected a ceasefire proposal sent by the U.S. through the Iraqi prime minister. International Business Times · Jul 24
'All paths appear closed': Iranians weigh prospect of US invasion of their country Euronews spoke to five Iranians about whether US boots on Iranian soil would mean liberation or catastrophe. Their answers revealed a country that has run out of easy answers after nearly 50 years of the Islamic Republic and months of war. Euronews · Jul 24
Iran's Araghchi Slams Trump’s Asset Seizure Proposal, Warns It Could Endanger Global Funds: ‘Will Not Be Pretty or Peaceful’ Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi slammed the U.S. decision to seize Tehran’s assets to cover future attacks on ships as an “incendiary” precedent. Benzinga · Jul 24
Britain's armed forces 'ready 24/7' to defend London against any attack by Iran, say defence chiefs The military, MI5 and Met Police are on alert to Tehran plots to target Britain Evening Standard · Jul 24
Iran-US war latest: Trump insists Tehran can’t have a nuclear weapon as Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia Trump says he doesn’t ‘think it’s time yet’ to agree to a deal The Independent UK · Jul 24
Trump threatens to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for shipping damage Tehran said Friday that US President Donald Trump's threat to pay for shipping damage with Iranian assets was an 'incendiary precedent'. Euronews · Jul 24
US strikes Iran for 13th successive night; Trump says Tehran will pay for ship damage Two weeks after an interim truce effectively collapsed, bringing renewed escalation to the conflict, the United States launched overnight airstrikes on Iran into Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile attacks targeting neighbouring Arab countries hosting US military bases. The Times of India · Jul 24
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23 Donald Trump says decision on ‘massive attack’ against Iran is close President’s remarks follow Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea and oil prices rising past $100 a barrel again
France 24 · Jul 23 Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The attacks are putting unprecedented pressure on a Gulf country heavily dependant on desalination for its water supply. Iran is attempting to wage a “psychological war” on a country with few options for striking back,…
Bangkok Post · Jul 23 Oil soars to $100 on fresh Mideast attacks LONDON - Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel on Thursday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and US President Donald Trump threatened to strike them in return.
International Business Times · Jul 23 Marco Rubio Says Iran Is 'Not Ready' To Make a Deal, Threatens With Further Escalation 'Every Night' Secretary of State Marco Rubio said strikes against Iran will continue to escalate until Tehran is ready to make a deal "they are willing to live by."
The Economic Times · Jul 23 Trump warns Iran will be held 'responsible' for Houthi ship attacks President Trump warned Iran of significant military punishment for Houthi attacks. He described the Yemen-based militia as a proxy of Tehran. This warning followed Houthi claims of striking two Saudi oil tankers. The Houthis stated the vessels violated their declared naval blockade. This incident ended a year of responsible behavior…
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Iran will ‘pay the price’ if Tehran doesn’t make deal with Trump, vows Rubio IN FULL
Latin Times · Jul 23 U.S. Investigates Alleged Russian Assistance to Iran in Attacks on CIA Facilities-REPORT U.S. intelligence agencies are investigating whether Russia helped Iran carry out drone attacks against sensitive CIA facilities in the Middle East, including by supplying targeting information or advanced technology that may have improved the precision of the strikes.
The Independent UK · Jul 23 UK embassy staff withdrawn from Tehran as conflict escalates again IN FULL
Bangkok Post · Jul 23 Iran vows to continue strikes in spreading Mideast war TEHRAN - Iran vowed on Thursday to keep striking the region so long as it remains under attack, as the Middle East war spread to new fronts with Tehran’s Houthi allies attacking Saudi shipping in the Red Sea.
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Iran-US war latest: Oil prices surge above $100 as Trump weighs broader Iran offensive ‘They haven’t received enough pain yet,’ president warns after attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 'Idiotic' US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Mid-Iran War Could Provoke Tehran to Build Bomb, Expert Warns The US and Saudi Arabia have finalised a nuclear cooperation deal, raising concerns over uranium enrichment and regional security amidst ongoing tensions with Iran.