How War in the Middle East Could Sow Hunger
The Persian Gulf is a major source of fertilizers, making the conflict disruptive to the global production of food.
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Democrats, Divided on Past Middle East Wars, Unite Against This One
Democrats were torn over military action in Iraq in 2002 and 1991 but are strongly united in opposition to President Trump’s foray against Iran without congressional approval.
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What the U.S. and Israel Have Targeted in Their Iran Blitz
The waves of bombings reveal a broad effort to ravage the country’s leadership and security services.
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‘Designed to Wreak Havoc’: The Cheap Drones Shaping the War With Iran
Iran has launched waves of Shahed drones to menace Persian Gulf nations. The U. S.
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"Attacked by US and Zionist regime": Khamenei's representative in India slams "unjust" aggression, vows to defend Iran
New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader late Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei's representative in India, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, has stated that the nation remains resolute in its defence of its independence and dignity following attacks by the United States and the 'Zionist regime.
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Trump’s ever-changing rationale for war on Iran – how the story has shifted
Regime change, nuclear threat – or something else? US officials seem unable to land on one coherent reason for war When the United States launched Operation Epic Fury last Saturday, the Trump administration had a major communications question to figure out: how to explain to the American public, Congress, and the world why it had just started a war with Iran. During war time, talking points and propaganda reflexively fly in every direction, but the Trump administration still hasn’t been able to land on one coherent answer.
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"Rise of India will be determined by India": EAM Jaishankar asserts nation's growth built on "own strength"
New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has asserted that India's global trajectory is self-determined, highlighting that the nation's growth is built upon its own domestic capabilities and resilience.
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Given right policies, India can compete with China on electric mobility: Rahul Gandhi
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 7 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that military and warfare are rapidly shifting towards electric motors, which are dominated by China.
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Iran War Ripples Across Middle East, Caucasus With New Attacks
The war in Iran is widening across the Middle East and beyond, with incidents stretching from the Persian Gulf to the South Caucasus and raising fears the conflict could escalate into a broader regional confrontation.
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Iran's Military Declares Any Threat Source A Legitimate Target
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A senior spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces warned that any country allowing or facilitating military aggression against Iran will be deemed a legitimate target.
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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait discuss military cooperation
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait discuss military cooperation Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, held a phone call on Friday evening with Kuwait's minister of defence, Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah. The Kuwaiti government said the conversation focused on military and defence cooperation.
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"Must take idea of us surrendering to their graves," says Iran President after Trump calls for surrender from Iran
Tehran [Iran] March 7 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a televised address to the Iranian people called on them to join hands to defend the country even as he warned the US that there was no question of surrender.
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Qatar Airways begins relief flights after airspace reopened
Qatar Airways begins relief flights after airspace reopened Qatar Airways has announced it will begin some relief flights after its airspace was reopened for the first time in a week. Flights to London, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Frankfurt are expected to take off on Saturday.
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Iranians gather for first Friday prayers during war
Worshippers were seen holding portraits of assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and waving national flags Millions of Iranians attended Friday prayers across the country for the first time since the US assassination of their supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Iranians gather for first Friday prayers since US-Israel war began (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Worshippers were seen holding portraits of assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and waving national flags Millions of Iranians attended Friday prayers across the country for the first time since the US assassination of their supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Dubai airport partially resumes services after drone attack
Dubai airport partially resumes services after drone attack Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, has announced it is partially resuming services. This comes after the airport suspended operations earlier on Saturday after being struck by a drone. The source of the drone was not immediately clear.
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World Insights: U.S. bid to draw Kurds into conflict risks regional spillover
Historically, the United States has repeatedly used Kurds and ethnic tensions as leverage in its Middle East strategy. Analysts believe that any attempt to draw Kurds into the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran will further complicate the already volatile situation across the region.
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Iran war: Morning recap
Iran war: Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest updates from the US-Israeli war on Iran, now in its eighth day: Israel and the United States continued bombing Iran overnight, with air strikes reported in Tehran and Isfahan on Saturday. According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, the US and Israel have so far targeted 6,668 civilian facilities across the country, including 5,535 residential units, 1,041 commercial units, 14 medical centres, 65 schools, and 13 centres affiliated with the Iranian Red Crescent. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to “neighbouring countries” on Saturday and said a temporary leadership council had decided to suspend attacks against them, unless Iran itself was attacked from their territory.
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From ‘peace president’ to Operation Epic Fury: Donald Trump’s road to war
In reality, US president’s opposition to foreign entanglements had only ever been partial Donald Trump ordered the launch of the war on Iran last Friday afternoon while on board Air Force One, as the presidential plane made its descent towards Corpus Christi, Texas. Trump was on his way to the port city to give a speech titled American Energy Dominance and had spent the three-hour flight chatting to Texas Republican politicians including the state’s two hawkish senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, about his options in Iran. Continue reading...
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"No more attacks on neighbouring countries," says Iran's President; rules out question of 'surrender'
Tehran [Iran], March 7 (ANI): As the West Asia conflict entered Day 7 on Saturday, Iran appeared to have struck a note of reconciliation with its Gulf neighbours. In a televised address Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that a decision has been taken by the leadership council not to attack neighbouring countries. Pezeshkian said, 'I apologize to the neighbouring countries.