Australia warns Israel against south Lebanon occupation Israel should not occupy southern Lebanon and international law needs to be upheld, Australia's foreign minister says. AAP · Mar 25
Iran vows to fight for a ‘complete victory’ after rebuffing Trump’s claims of peace talks The Islamic Republic says it will not back down as pressure builds for the conflict to end as global oil markets are upended The Independent UK · Mar 24
‘Forward defensive line’: Israel says it will control south Lebanon up to Litani River to create a ‘security zone’ Israel plans to establish a security zone up to the Litani River in southern Lebanon, a significant escalation against Hezbollah. Lebanon responded by expelling Iran's ambassador, citing diplomatic violations. This move escalates regional tensions, with France urging Israel to avoid a wider ground operation while supporting Lebanon's diplomatic action. The Times of India · Mar 24
Israel launches new strikes on Tehran as Trump pauses Iran energy attacks Israeli military says it will continue operations in line with Israeli government directives until told otherwise The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Gaza’s new border: The farmers who can’t get to their land beyond Israel’s ‘yellow line’ INDEPENDENT ARABIA: New data reveals 94 per cent of Gaza’s agricultural land is unusable, as Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha reports from across the ‘yellow line’ The Independent UK · Mar 21
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Spokesman Killed in US-Israel Strikes Amid Gulf Tensions Ali Mohammad Naini, the spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been killed in strikes reportedly carried out by the United States and Israel, according to Iranian state media. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf, with the ongoing conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel… Whats Hot · Mar 20
Qatar condemns 'brazen' Iran missile attack as conflict rages on Qatar’s interior ministry has confirmed that Ras Laffan Industrial City suffered “extensive damage” after being hit by missile attacks Evening Standard · Mar 18
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 Kills Iran's Intelligence Minister Khatib, Third Senior Official Dead in 48 Hours Israel says it killed Iran's intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib in a Tehran airstrike, the third senior Iranian official assassinated in 48 hours. International Business Times UK · Mar 18
Israel Says Iran Intelligence Chief Esmail Khatib Killed—Retaliation Threat Raises Stakes Israel confirms airstrike killed Iran intelligence chief Esmail Khatib, raising fears of wider conflict and escalating the Israel-Iran war. International Business Times UK · Mar 18
Benjamin Netanyahu's Ghost: Why Elon Musk's AI is Fueling the Deadliest Conspiracy Theory in the Middle East Netanyahu's 'proof-of-life' video with Mike Huckabee quashed death rumours, but Grok first called it AI-generated before reversing, highlighting deepfake risks in the Iran war. International Business Times UK · Mar 18
Who is Esmail Khatib? The Iranian intelligence minister Israel claims to have killed IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 18
Israel strikes Iran’s South Pars gasfield hours after forces kill intelligence minister Death confirmed of Esmail Khatib, the third senior Iranian figure killed in 24 hours, as Israel also launches intense airstrikes on Lebanon The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
Israel says Iran's intelligence minister killed and authorises targeting of all officials Israel killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard's Basij force, Gholamreza Soleimani, on Tuesday. Euronews · Mar 18
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Israelis had just returned to this northern town after the last war. Now rockets are flying again Northern Israel's largest city, Kiryat Shmona, on the border with Lebanon, is under fire from both Hezbollah and Iran
The Times of India · Mar 18 Iran’s minister of intelligence Esmaeil Khatib killed in Israeli strikes - all you need to know Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz on Wednesday claimed that the country’s forces had killed Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib, adding that the military now has authorisation to "eliminate" any senior Iranian official without seeking further approval.
Euronews · Mar 18 'Fear Lebanon could be the next Gaza', UN Humanitarian Chief tells Euronews The United Nations' Humanitarian Chief told Euronews it is becoming increasingly dangerous to provide aid in Lebanon. The Israeli operation in the country, which has expanded to include a ground offensive, has killed more than 900 people and displaced more than a million.
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 Benjamin Netanyahu Says Israel 'Knocked Out' Top Iranian Leaders as Tehran Airstrike Claims Spread Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel killed top Iranian figures in Tehran strikes, with Iranian media confirming deaths as tensions between the two countries escalate.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 As Israel prepares to implement the ‘Gaza model’ in Lebanon, where is the international reaction? This is not the time for empty condemnations but sanctions and arms embargos, says Ben Reiff, deputy editor of +972
The Times of India · Mar 18 'Was at his daughter’s house': Inside the strike that killed Iran security chief Ali Larijani Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was killed on Tuesday in a strike at his daughter’s home in the Pardis area, according to Iranian state media.
The Conversation · Mar 18 As Israel invades again, Lebanon faces more turmoil and possible civil war. Here are 3 ways this could go Just two days after the US and Israel killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in late February, Hezbollah opened a second front in the war by launching six rockets into Israel from Lebanon.
Evening Standard · Mar 18 Keir Starmer to face questions from MPs after fresh Donald Trump criticism The Middle East conflict and its domestic impact are likely to dominate the agenda during Prime Minister’s Questions from noon.
The Independent UK · Mar 17 Top Iran security chief Ali Larijani killed after Israel air strikes in major blow to country’s leadership Mr Larijani was considered one of the most powerful figures in the country following the death supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The Times of India · Mar 17 Iran confirms death of national security chief Ali Larijani, president Pezeshkian offers condolences Iran confirmed the death of national security chief Ali Larijani and military figure Gholamreza Soleimani, hours after Israel claimed responsibility for airstrikes. Prime Minister Netanyahu identified Larijani as a key leader of the Revolutionary Guards. Iran's president mourned the loss and vowed revenge, while vowing to continue resistance.