Projectile strikes vessel off coast of UAE - as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - UK · Mar 21
Allowing Trump to use UK bases is ‘putting British lives in danger’, top Iran official warns Iran’s foreign minister has said Keir Starmer is "putting British lives in danger" by allowing Donald Trump the use of UK military bases during the Iran war. Abbas Araghchi warned Iran would exercise its right to self-defence as a result. In a post on social media, he said Starmer is… The Independent UK · Mar 20
Voices: Iran has figured out exactly how to play off President Trump against his allies THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The mullahs of Iran, like the North Vietnamese communists and the Taliban before them, know that they cannot beat a superpower in conventional warfare – and despite vast military losses, the regime’s economic onslaught has plunged the planet into crisis The Independent UK · Mar 20
UK lets US use British bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz Up until this point, the Government has allowed the US to use British bases only to hit missile sites targeting British interests in the region. Evening Standard · Mar 20
Trump calls Nato ‘cowards’ over lack of action to reopen Strait of Hormuz Mr Trump said the alliance was a ‘paper tiger’ without the US. The Independent UK · Mar 20
Cooper warns Tehran against targeting UK interests Iran has said allowing the US to use UK bases is ‘participation in aggression’. Evening Standard · Mar 20
First Thing: Iran says it will show ‘zero restraint’ if energy infrastructure is targeted again Foreign minister issues warning after Israeli attack on South Pars gasfield that prompted retaliatory strike on Qatar. Plus, what happened to the Oscars red carpet after the ceremony? The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
Iran tells Cooper UK letting US use bases is ‘participation in aggression’ Abbas Araghchi criticised the ‘negative and biased approach of Britain’. Evening Standard · Mar 20
Iran says it will show ‘zero restraint’ if energy infrastructure is targeted again Foreign minister issues warning after Israeli attack on South Pars gasfield, as Qatar reels from retaliatory strike The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
'$200bn tip of iceberg': Iran mocks US over rising war bill, warns Americans of 'Israel First tax' Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi mocked the Pentagon demand's for addtional $200 billion in budget for Iran war, saying the amount was only a tip of the iceberg. The Times of India · Mar 19
US-Iran war Day 19 highlights: Mojtaba Khamenei releases rare revenge message, strikes hit airports and energy sites Iran vows revenge after top security officials were killed in Israeli strikes, escalating the 19-day conflict. Energy infrastructure is hit, oil prices surge, and the war expands regionally with attacks in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. US intelligence notes Iran's government remains intact despite leadership losses, while global powers discuss… The Times of India · Mar 18
Israel killed Iran’s second most powerful official, but Tehran says it still won’t be enough to break the country The regime refuses to bend. We Got This Covered · Mar 18
Why the Iranian regime will ‘not be overthrown by assassinations’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 18
How ignorance, misunderstanding and obfuscation ended Iran nuclear talks Negotiators had reached agreement on key issues despite Trump team’s idiosyncratic approach. Two days later, war began The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
Latin Times · Mar 17 Marco Rubio Reportedly Directing U.S. Diplomats To Urge Foreign Governments To Take Action Against Iran Due To 'Elevated Risk Of Attack' Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged U.S. diplomats around the world to urge foreign governments to take action against Iran as the war continues.
Euronews · Mar 17 UAE briefly closes airspace after reporting new wave of attacks as Iran war rolls into its 18th day Early attacks were traded as the US and Israeli war on Iran pushed through into day 18. The UAE reported that its air defences were working to intercept Iranian fire as Israel announced new strikes on Tehran and expanded operations targeting Iran’s Lebanon-based proxy, Hezbollah.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17 Iran says it will retaliate after key figure killed – as it happened Iranian army chief Amir Hatami threatened to launch a ‘decisive and regrettable’ retaliation for the killing
Latin Times · Mar 16 U.S. And Iran Claim The Other Side Wants To Engage To End The War But They Are Ignoring Them Washington and Tehran are claiming that the other side is seeking to engage to take steps towards ending the war but they are ignoring them, according to different reports.
Axios · Mar 16 Iran and U.S. have been in direct contact in recent days, sources say Steve Witkoff and Iran's foreign minister have exchanged texts.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16 Gulf states may be covertly encouraging attacks by US, Iran foreign minister says Abbas Araghchi demands clarification on reports Saudi crown prince urged Donald Trump to ‘hit the Iranians hard’
International Business Times UK · Mar 16 Is Donald Trump Lying? Iran's Foreign Minister Says 'We Never Asked for a Ceasefire' After Trump Says They Want a Deal Iran denies requesting a ceasefire, contradicting Donald Trump's claims, as the Middle East conflict continues and global tensions rise.
International Business Times UK · Mar 16 Iran Demands Permanent Ceasefire and War Reparations, Signalling Firm Stance Against US and Israeli Forces Iran demands a permanent ceasefire and war reparations, warning the US and Israel of consequences if attacks continue. Here's how this stance could impact US-Israel relations and regional stability
The Times of India · Mar 16 'We'll remember': Trump asks 7 countries to send warships to police Strait of Hormuz President Trump is demanding approximately seven countries send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing their reliance on Middle Eastern oil. He stated the US has significantly degraded Iran's military capabilities, including air defense and manufacturing. Iran's Foreign Minister indicated passage is a military matter and sees no reason…
International Business Times UK · Mar 15 Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'Secretly Flown To Moscow' For A Life-Saving Surgery: Report Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly been secretly flown to Moscow for leg surgery after a drone strike, claims a Kuwaiti paper, while Iranian officials insist the new Supreme Leader is in 'complete health' despite his ongoing absence from public view.
The Times of India · Mar 15 'Misleading claims': UAE official rebukes Iranian top minister, rejects aggression accusation amid Iran vs US-Israel war A sharp diplomatic row has erupted between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Iran accused the UAE of aggression, a claim the UAE strongly denies. Emirati officials state their actions are purely defensive. The region faces heightened instability due to ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. The UAE emphasises restraint and…