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War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story

The oil-dependent world is in crisis. Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz – through which more than a quarter of global seaborne oil trade and a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas flow – is at a virtual standstill. Oil prices have climbed, briefly topping US$119 a barrel.

The Conversation · Mar 27

The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war

Air superiority is supposed to deliver a quick triumph. But history has shown that promise to be written on the wind

The Guardian - US · Mar 26

World Cup 2026 Playoffs: The complete guide as Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland seek to book their places

The last six places at this summer’s tournament are up for grabs – watch out for the unofficial world champs, a Pacific Ocean archipelago, plus a former Manchester United coach in Iraq…

FourFourTwo · Mar 26

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The shot that shows the absurdity of war: Peter van Agtmael’s best photograph

‘US soldiers would look for “suspected terrorists” in Iraqi homes and usually find nothing. This could be my grandma’s living room – it shows that insane violence can continue amid normal life’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warns Iran war 'far worse' than Iraq in 2003

Sánchez said the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 had failed to achieve its goals and instead made life worse for ordinary people.

Euronews · Mar 25

U.S. actions in Iran are politically motivated, not the result of intelligence failures

Intelligence agencies are often blamed when the use of military force has an unexpected or negative outcome. Pundits often argue leaders end up in difficult situations because they are not fully informed, or intelligence agencies got it wrong.

The Conversation · Mar 25

Iraq Allegedly Approves 250,000 Paramilitary Fighters to Retaliate Against US Strikes — Fact or Hoax in Rising Tensions?

Explore the truth behind claims of Iraq authorizing 250,000 fighters in response to US airstrikes. Get the latest updates on Middle East tensions and Iran-backed militias.

International Business Times UK · Mar 25

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A host nation at war with a participant: uncertainty and tension swirl around soccer’s World Cup

On March 11, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced he saw “no possibility” of the country’s men’s national soccer team taking part in the World Cup scheduled for North America in June and July this year.

The Conversation · Mar 24

British troops shoot down 14 Iranian ‘kamikaze’ drones fired at allied base in Iraq

The drones were struck down from the Erbil base, where British troops are stationed

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Megyn Kelly admits she sold Iraq War lies — says she won’t do it again for Donald Trump

If you see Megyn Kelly as a path to reawakened political clarity… you might want to keep the receipt.

We Got This Covered · Mar 24

‘He told me he wasn’t coming back’: Father recalls US airman’s final call before Iraq refuelling plane crash

A US Air Force refuelling aircraft crash in western Iraq has left six servicemembers dead, including 28-year-old Tech Sgt. Tyler Simmons, in one of the deadliest recent incidents linked to ongoing US operations in the region.

The Times of India · Mar 24

Is it ‘Ih-ran’ or ‘E-ron’? Inside the politics of pronunciation

With the war in Iran a topic on everyone’s lips, you might have noticed an inconsistency in the way that nation’s name is said, varying between a more native-like “Ih-ron” pronunciation and a more Americanized “Ih-ran” one.

The Conversation · Mar 24

Suriname World Cup 2026 squad: Henk ten Cate's first selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying inter-confederation play-offs

The prospective Suriname World Cup 2026 squad face Bolivia, with Iraq lying in wait to take on the winner

FourFourTwo · Mar 23

Bolivia World Cup 2026 squad: Oscar Villegas' latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying inter-confederation play-offs

The Bolivia World Cup 2026 squad is coming together, ahead of facing Suriname for the right to face Iraq

FourFourTwo · Mar 23

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The Independent UK · Mar 23

Iran has finally exposed the limits of Trump’s power

ANALYSIS: A five-day ‘pause’ allows Gulf nations to find dwindling air defences, buys Iran’s decentralised military system respite and gives Trump the chance to reflect on how to get out of a quagmire Tehran prepared for him, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Mar 23

Pilot pays tribute to US troops killed in aircraft crash with flight path artwork

A pilot has paid unique tribute to three Ohio Air National Guardsmen who died in a refuelling tanker crash in Iraq earlier this month.

International Business Times UK · Mar 22

'All 18 ... Agreed — Iran Had No Capacity': Resigned Intel Chief's On-Camera Admission Draws Fresh Iraq War Comparisons

Joe Kent, former head of the US National Counterterrorism Center, disclosed that all 18 American intelligence agencies agreed Iran was not pursuing nuclear weapons before the war escalated.

The Times of India · Mar 22

Watch: Pilot draws sky tribute for three Ohio guardsmen killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq

An aviation enthusiast created a poignant aerial tribute, tracing the outline of a service member and three headstones to honor three Ohio Air National Guard members. Captain Seth Koval, Captain Curtis Angst, and Master Sergeant Tyler Simmons died in a KC-135 refueling tanker crash in western Iraq on March 12.…

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The Times of India · Mar 21

Watch: US diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport in flames after attack

A fire erupted at a US diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport after a strike, with a pro-Iranian militant group claiming responsibility. This incident follows reports of air defence systems activating over the US embassy. The attack occurs amidst escalating regional tensions and retaliatory strikes between Iran-aligned groups and US interests…

Reason · Mar 20

Same Lies, New War: Trump and the Iraq Playbook

Unfortunately, Trump's war in Iran is every bit as shortsighted—and illegal—as the one in Iraq that he once called "a big, fat mistake."

Radio France Internationale · Mar 20

French jihadist jailed for life for Islamic State crimes against Yazidis

A French jihadist was sentenced to life in jail on Friday for involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against Iraq's Yazidi minority, the first case in France to tackle the issue.

The Conversation · Mar 20

How active have Iran’s proxy groups been since the start of the war?

One of the most notable aspects of the war in Iran so far has been the extent of Tehran’s isolation in the region. This has been exemplified not only by the widening divide between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbours, but also by the highly variable responses to the conflict…

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Exiled Iranian Kurds in Iraq say they will return only if Iran’s theocracy falls

Iranian Kurdish families living in a camp in Iraq hold on to one hope: that the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran weakens Iran’s theocracy and lets go back home

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20

This is a key moment in the war on Iran – and Starmer must resist the UK being dragged into it any further

This is not Britain’s war, it’s Trump’s and Netanyahu’s. The prime minister should be wary of becoming ensnared like Blair was with Iraq, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

Harry Barnes obituary

Independent-minded Labour MP, admired for his balance of principles and pragmatism, who opposed the Gulf war and worked for peace in Northern Ireland

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