What Will Iran’s Future Hold?
Six writers weigh in on what’s next for the country and its citizens as the war continues.
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Two Iranian vessels depart Chinese port with suspected rocket fuel precursor - WP
Two cargo ships owned by a sanctioned Iranian shipping company have departed a Chinese chemical-storage port carrying cargo and are heading toward Iran, the Washington Post reported citing an analysis of ship-tracking data, satellite imagery and sanctions records.
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FM Warns of Grave Consequences of US Strike on Desalination Plant in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemned the “blatant and desperate crime” by the US after a strike hit a freshwater desalination facility on Qeshm Island in southern Iran, disrupting water supplies to dozens of villages.
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Araqchi Warns Against US Escalation Amid War of Aggression
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denounced US President Donald Trump's approach to regional tensions amid the US and Israeli war of aggression against Iran, asserting that any escalation would be met with strong resistance from Iran's Armed Forces.
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Trump criticizes UK for late entry into war which has been 'won'
WASHINGTON DC, March 8 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Saturday (U. S. local time) sharply criticised United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the lack of UK support for the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, claiming that it is now mulling over sending aircraft carriers to West Asia.
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US-Israel consider Special Forces deployment to seize Iran nuke stock: Axios report
Washington, DC [US], March 8 (ANI): The US and Israel have held discussions regarding the potential deployment of special forces into Iran to secure the country's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, as reported by Axios. According to four sources with knowledge of the discussions cited by Axios, such an operation would be considered at a later stage of the ongoing war.
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"Together, we can bring new hope to Global South": Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for India-China unity amid West Asia conflict
Beijing [China], March 8 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for enhanced cooperation between New Delhi and Beijing during a news conference held on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing.
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"If you kill Americans, we will hunt you down": Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
Washington, DC [US], March 8 (ANI) United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has issued a new threat via social media, warning of lethal consequences for any entities that target American citizens. The warning, shared in a post by CENTCOM on X, underlined the administration's uncompromising stance on national security.
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Emirates, Etihad restart flights, but missile risk lingers
HONG KONG: Gulf airlines have begun restoring limited flight operations from the United Arab Emirates, but missile threats and widespread airspace closures continue to disrupt travel across the Middle East. Emirates and Etihad Airways said they are operating reduced schedules from their hubs as airlines struggle to manage stranded passengers and volatile security conditions following the outbreak of the U. S.
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Video: Drone strike sets Kuwait social security headquarters ablaze
Video: Drone strike sets Kuwait social security headquarters ablaze A drone reportedly launched by Iran set fire to the main headquarters of Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security, with the multi-storey building seen ablaze as emergency crews fought to contain the flames. It comes during a continuing escalation of the US‑Israel war on Iran that has seen Tehran target military and civilian infrastructure across the Gulf. A drone reportedly launched by Iran set fire to the main headquarters of Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security, with the multi‑storey building seen ablaze as emergency crews fought to contain the flames.
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Israel says it has launched attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure
Israel says it has launched attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure Israel’s military on Sunday said it has launched another wave of attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure across the country. The announcement came as explosions were reported in several areas of Iran, including the capital Tehran. The attacks are part of the ongoing war that began after coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February, triggering missile and drone retaliation from Tehran across the region.
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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-RALLY
(260308) -- TEL AVIV, March 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a rally at a square to protest against U. S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran and demand an immediate end to all acts of war in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 7, 2026.
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Beirut hotel damaged in Israeli strike sheltered displaced people
Beirut hotel damaged in Israeli strike sheltered displaced people An Israeli strike hit a hotel in central Beirut housing displaced families, forcing families to evacuate the building, Al Jazeera reported. The strike appeared to target a single room at the Ramada hotel, causing damage to nearby rooms. The report said that many of the hotel’s guests were people displaced from Beirut’s southern suburbs, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley following recent evacuation orders.
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Even 'large-scale' US war unlikely to topple Iran government, says intel report
Even 'large-scale' US war unlikely to topple Iran government, says intel report A US National Intelligence Council assessment found that even a "large-scale" American-led war against Iran would be unlikely to topple the country’s government, according to a report by The Washington Post. The report, completed about a week after the US and Israel launched joint strikes on 28 February, said Iran’s fragmented opposition is unlikely to take control of the country. The findings also question the Trump administration’s suggestion that the war could be concluded within four to six weeks.
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Investigation finds US-sanctioned Kinahan cartel leaders 'living openly' in Dubai
Investigation finds US-sanctioned Kinahan cartel leaders 'living openly' in Dubai Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 03/08/2026 - 00:44 Video shows Christy Kinahan at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena despite international manhunt Left: Kinahan with Tyson Fury in Dubai in February 2022. Right: Irish boxer Jono Carroll with Kinahan at Dubai’s Emirates Golf Club in February 2022. BELLINGCAT / zaidikhan / jono_carroll Off Irish cartel leaders Christy Kinahan and his son Daniel are "living openly in Dubai" despite an international manhunt and multimillion-dollar rewards for information leading to their arrest, an investigation by The Sunday Times in collaboration with the open-source outlet Bellingcat shows.
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US-Israeli offensive against Iran should "never have happened", says Chinese FM Wang Yi
Beijing [China], March 8 (ANI) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has condemned the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, asserting that the escalation should 'never have happened'. According to Al Jazeera, the senior diplomat called for an 'immediate' end to the current hostilities and a swift return to diplomatic negotiations.
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Iran crisis: Over 1,300 killed and 100,000 displaced as humanitarian toll mounts
Tehran [Iran], March 8 (ANI): The humanitarian crisis within the Islamic Republic has reached a critical stage as the current hostilities persist, with significant casualties and mass displacement reported across the country. More than a week into the conflict, the humanitarian toll in Iran continues to rise.
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Middle East crisis live: China warns world cannot return to ‘law of the jungle’; Trump says Iran being ‘decimated’
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi says US-Israel war on Iran ‘should never have happened’ as strikes continue to hit Tehran and Beirut Full report: Iran rejects Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender as a ‘dream’ From ‘peace president’ to Operation Epic Fury: Trump’s road to war Here are some images coming out of Lebanon and the border with Israel. Hello and welcome to our coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran, a conflict that is rippling across the Middle East with devastating consequences as it enters its second week. Donald Trump claimed the US and Israel had “decimated” the Iranian regime, but offered only a vague description of what he meant by his demand for an unconditional surrender.
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China says Iran war ‘should never have happened’, calls for end to hostilities
China says Iran war ‘should never have happened’, calls for end to hostilities Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Sunday said that the ongoing US-Israeli military offensive against Iran should “never have happened” and called for an “immediate” end to hostilities. Speaking at a news conference in Beijing, Wang Yi said that force “will never resolve” the ongoing crisis. “A strong fist does not mean strong reason.
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Gulf Cooperation Council denounces "nefarious" Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as "dangerous aggression"
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 8 (ANI): The ongoing Iranian offensives against Bahrain and Kuwait represent 'dangerous acts of aggression' that jeopardise the security and stability of the entire region. The head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) warned that these strikes have exposed Tehran's 'escalatory approach' amidst the current regional conflict.