Yesterday morning, Iran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at a joint US-UK military base on the island of Diego Garcia, a US official told CNN. Diego Garcia is part of the Chagos Islands, an archipelago more than 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) northeast of Mauritius. The UK took over the islands along with Mauritius in 1814 … Read more
Bahrain pledges support for Strait of Hormuz safety effortspublished at 23:12 GMT 20 March 23:12 GMT 20 March Bahrain is joining the UK and other nations in a pledge to support safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from the state-run Bahrain News Agency. “We condemn in the strongest terms … Read more
Europe is under pressure as Trump pushes allies to support the Iran war. How are they responding? As US President Donald Trump pushes deeper into war with Iran, Europe is keeping its distance, calling it “not our war”. But as strikes on Gulf energy facilities send oil and gas prices soaring, that distance is being … Read more
Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked since early in the war on Iran. The war in the Middle East took a serious turn when Israel bombed Iran’s energy facilities, pushing Iran to step up attacks on its Gulf neighbours. The damage has been significant and will take years to repair. It also … Read more
Washington — A second Marine Expeditionary Unit of about 2,200 Marines and three warships is headed toward the Middle East, as the war with Iran continues. The unit departed California earlier this week, according to two U.S. officials. The first one, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region, … Read more
Three killed in separate attacks in Gaza City as Rafah border reopens for limited medical evacuations. Published On 19 Mar 202619 Mar 2026 At least three Palestinians have been killed in Israeli drone strikes in war-battered Gaza, nearly two and a half years into Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave, as severely limited medical evacuations … Read more
The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan voiced their “readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through” the Strait of Hormuz in a joint statement issued Thursday. The nations provided no details about what they were prepared to offer, after repeated demands from President Trump that … Read more
Tehran defiant as US and Israeli attacks continue. Relentless United States and Israeli attacks on Iran. Senior officials killed, with thousands of air strikes across the country. Iran has retaliated, hitting Israel and its Gulf neighbours, targeting energy facilities and supply routes. So what are Iran’s options now? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Elijah Magnier – … Read more
The UAE said Wednesday that its air defense forces intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones launched from Iran. The defense ministry said that since the start of the Iran war, its air defenses have intercepted 1,699 drones, 327 ballistic missiles and 15 cruise missiles. “These attacks have resulted in the deaths of two UAE … Read more
NewsFeed Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said an overnight strike killed Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. There has been no confirmation from Iran but Katz says Israel’s military is authorised to target senior Iranian officials without additional approval from the government. Published On 18 Mar 202618 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media … Read more