Hezbollah has been attacking Israel as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut. Lebanon is once again drawn into a war many of its leaders say is not their fight. Against the government’s warnings, Hezbollah has joined Iran in its conflict with Israel. The armed group says it has a right to respond as … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv will send drone experts to the Middle East to help the U.S. and its partners defend against Iran’s Shahed drones, given Ukraine’s experience with countering a modified version used by Russia. “We received a request from the United States for specific support in protection against ‘shaheds’ in the … Read more
NewsFeed Attacks on key energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, along with Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz, are sending global oil and gas prices soaring. Analysts warn the disruptions could drive up energy costs worldwide, affecting gasoline, electricity, and heating. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan looks at the impact. Published On 4 Mar 20264 … Read more
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense said the country’s air defenses had intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 123 drones on Tuesday alone as Iran continued lashing out at Gulf nations in response to the joint U.S.-Israeli assault. The ministry said one missile landed in UAE territory but caused no human casualties. Since the start … Read more
The head of the United Nations’s nuclear watchdog agency, the IAEA, said Monday that his agency had “no indication” that any of Iran’s nuclear installations had been damaged by the ongoing Israeli-U.S. strikes on the country. IAEA director general Rafael Grossi warned, however, that with missiles still flying a “possible radiological release with serious consequences” … Read more
Both the collapse and survival of Iran’s Islamic Republic pose risks. Israel’s assault on Iran comes as the country is still attacking Gaza and Lebanon, after bombing Syria, Yemen and Qatar in the past year. What are the risks of Israel opening another battlefront, and of the collapse – or the survival – of the … Read more
Live updates: Trump warns Iran about larger strikes as war spirals in Middle East CNN Live updates: Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but he’s prepared ‘to go far longer’ AP News ‘I Have Agreed to Talk’ The Atlantic Trump says war against Iran moving “substantially ahead” of schedule Axios Trump: Operation to Last … Read more
Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, said he advised President Trump not to “miss this opportunity” ahead of the strikes on Iran. “I spent the entire day with President Trump on Friday, right before he launched these attacks. He and I discussed this at length on Friday,” Cruz said on “Face the Nation with Margaret … Read more
At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says BBC At least 55 Ghanaian men killed after Russia ‘lures’ them to fight Ukraine The Guardian Ghana Minister Asks Zelenskiy to Release Captured Citizens Bloomberg.com Ghana’s FM: We oppose rule of might and violations of international norms Ukrinform Ghanaian FM asks Ukraine to release two prisoners of war from … Read more
Diplomacy continues despite the significant United States military build-up. More talks are planned for Thursday between Iran and the United States, which is mobilising its largest military force since the invasion of Iraq more than two decades ago. Amid mixed messages from US President Donald Trump, Tehran says it wants talks, but is ready for … Read more