TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Iranian UN ambassador highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and international engagement to address Afghanistan's deteriorating situation, emphasizing the importance of constructive dialogue and support for Afghan women's rights.
War in Middle East exposes Europe's energy 'vulnerability', EU chief says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday expressed that the conflict in the Middle East had exposed Europe's "vulnerability" and dependence on fossil fuels. "For fossil fuels, we are completely dependent on expensive and volatile imports. They are putting us at a structural disadvantage to other regions," she said at the opening of a nuclear energy summit in Paris.
Few bombs, missiles, or drones have hit Turkmensahra, the isolated northeastern region that is home to most of Iran's ethnic Turkmen, across the border from Turkmenistan. Instead, residents told RFE/RL, the war that began with US-Israeli air strikes and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28 has come to the region in more indirect forms.
Turkish foreign minister warns Iranian counterpart from violating Istanbul's airspace Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his Iranian counterpart that violating Istanbul's airspace by Tehran's ballistic missiles was unacceptable, according to Reuters citing a Turkish Foreign Ministry source. The source added that Abbas Araqchi notified Fidan that Iran conducted a wide investigation into the missiles. In response, Fidan reiterated Turkey's demand for all sides to refrain from putting its civilians at risk, adding that Ankara would take measures against strikes targeting it.
Only two vessels not linked to Iran or Russia have braved ‘chicken run’ since US president’s promise on Friday Middle East crisis – live updates Only two vessels not linked to Iran or Russia have made the “chicken run” through the strait of Hormuz since Donald Trump said he would “ensure the free flow of energy to the world”, according to maritime records. One of those that braved the journey since the US president’s announcement of emergency measures on Friday went “dark” by switching off its transponder and a second signalled it was Chinese owned and crewed. Continue reading...
According to sources who spoke to IranWire, after reports of death threats against the players spread widely, five team members sought a ...
Various sources in Tehran and Fardis (Karaj) have reported a heavy aerial assault. According to information received by IranWire, in the ...
BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- More than 10,000 Chinese travelers have safely and orderly returned from the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and other countries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said here Tuesday.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry lashed out at European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for her comments regarding the situation in Iran, condemning her hypocrisy and complicity in violence against the Iranian people.
Jerusalem [Israel], March 10 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said that the future of Iran's current political leadership ultimately rests in the hands of the Iranian people, asserting that any change in the regime would depend on their willingness to challenge what he described as oppressive rule.
Chennai [Tamil Nadu], March 10 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday said he was written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the Union Government intervention to ensure the safety of Tamils living across Gulf countries and also to examine the supply of LPG cylinders.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says 'not seeking ceasefire' Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in a post on X expressed that the country is no longer seeking to reach a truce agreement amid ongoing US-Israeli attacks. "Absolutely, we are not seeking a ceasefire; we believe we must strike the aggressor in the mouth so that it learns a lesson and never again even thinks of aggressing against our dear Iran," he said on Tuesday. "The Zionist regime sees its ignoble existence in perpetuating the cycle of 'war-negotiation-ceasefire and then war again' in order to consolidate its domination.
President Trump has given confusing signals about when the fighting might end, and leaders have been scrambling to contain the possible fallout.
China’s oil imports rose nearly 16 percent in the first two months of 2026, adding to its growing energy stockpile.
Why Trump and Netanyahu are the most dangerous men on the planet Submitted by David Hearst on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 23:22 As Iran stands firm, there is no clear exit strategy from a war driven by one man's ego and another's messianic vision A person wears a T-shirt with images of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a protest in New York on 2 March 2026 (Adam Gray/Getty Images/AFP) Off It’s difficult to know who is deluding themselves more about the war on Iran : US President Donald Trump or Grok. Elon Musk's AI platform wrongly claimed that footage of a fire in Glasgow was related to an incident in Tel Aviv, and it also confused a video appearing to show oil fires in Iran with a 2017 blaze near Los Angeles. Meanwhile, in a dizzying stream of social media posts since the US attacked Iran, Trump has variously called for a mass uprising , demanded the country’s unconditional surrender, claimed that he would be directly involved in choosing Iran’s next leader, suggested that Iran is being beaten to hell , and vowed to widen his target list.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations issued a letter asserting that the Islamic Republic's retaliatory strikes on American bases across the region are legitimate acts of self-defense under international law.
Saudi Aramco chief warns of vulnerable global oil markets The head of Saudi Aramco has warned that global energy markets remain vulnerable as most of the world’s spare oil production capacity sits in the Middle East. Speaking amid growing turmoil in the region, Aramco’s chief executive said: “Unfortunately for global markets all spare capacity is in this region. ” He added that the company is currently relying in part on existing global stockpiles to continue supplying customers, warning that it "cannot be used for an extended period of time".
New Delhi has also directed refineries to boost production as the Middle East conflict disrupts supplies through the Strait of Hormuz India has invoked special legislation to ensure adequate gas supplies, which have been disrupted due to the escalating Middle East conflict.
New Delhi has also directed refineries to boost production as the Middle East conflict disrupts supplies through the Strait of Hormuz India has invoked special legislation to ensure adequate gas supplies, which have been disrupted due to the escalating Middle East conflict.
New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board and committee meetings scheduled for March in Doha have been called off due to the ongoing West Asia military conflict, reported ESPNCricinfo on Tuesday. As per ESPNCrinfo, the meetings, particularly the ones related to the finance committee, will take place within the next few weeks virtually.
