Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Published: March 4, 2026 03:03
China's foreign minister tells Israel to end attacks; Russian FM Lavrov says no sign Tehran seeking nuclear bomb.
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Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Published: March 4, 2026 03:03
China's foreign minister tells Israel to end attacks; Russian FM Lavrov says no sign Tehran seeking nuclear bomb.
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Published: March 4, 2026 02:37
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Published: March 4, 2026 02:32
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Published: March 4, 2026 01:45
Protesters in Venezuela have rallied outside the Iranian Embassy to condemn the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Published: March 4, 2026 01:25
Attacks on energy facilities, along with Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz, are raising global oil and gas prices.
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Published: March 4, 2026 01:18
The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.
Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial
Published: March 4, 2026 00:18
Commentators across political spectrum, including MAGA base, seize on Rubio's words amid shifting war justifications.
Macron warns Israel against Lebanon invasion
Published: March 4, 2026 00:06
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Israel against invading Lebanon.
Iran live news: US consulate in Dubai hit; Israel attacks Tehran, Beirut
Published: March 4, 2026 00:00
US and Israel continue to pound Iran and Lebanon, as Tehran's counterstrikes disrupt oil flows in the Middle East.
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Published: March 3, 2026 23:18
US officials confirmed the US didnât attack Iran because of an âimminent threatâ but because Israel was going to strike.
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Published: March 3, 2026 22:26
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Qatar announces arrest of Iranian IRGC sleeper cells
Published: March 3, 2026 22:13
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Spain baulks at Trumpâs threat to cut off all trade over NATO, Iran stance
Published: March 3, 2026 22:00
The US has relocated 15 aircraft, including refuelling tankers, from military bases in southern Spain.
Travellers stranded, airlines under pressure as Iran war escalates
Published: March 3, 2026 21:59
Thousands are stranded as major Gulf hubs, including Dubai, remain closed or severely restricted for a fourth day.
Rubio says Iran was âplayingâ US in negotiations
Published: March 3, 2026 21:28
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, saying âthe world will be saferâ.
Oman renews push for diplomacy, says âoff-ramps availableâ in Iran war
Published: March 3, 2026 21:22
Oman had been mediating talks between Iran and the US before Washington attacked Tehran.
What are the implications of Iranâs strikes on Gulf Arab states?
Published: March 3, 2026 21:13
Iran is launching attacks across the Gulf region after the US-Israel operation against the country.
âWorst-case scenarioâ: Trump weighs replacing Khamenei as leader of Iran
Published: March 3, 2026 20:50
Trump appeared to dismiss Reza Pahlavi as an option and sketched a vision of Iran's government similar to Venezuela's.
Trump mulls exiled Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi as regime successor
Published: March 3, 2026 20:49
US President Donald Trump said Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi could be a possible successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
US midterm primary season kicks off in shadow of Iran war
Published: March 3, 2026 20:30
Primaries will determine party candidates in November race to control Congress, give early window into voter sentiment.
US will provide insurance for ships in Gulf amid Iranian attacks: Trump
Published: March 3, 2026 20:22
US Navy 'will begin escorting' oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, if necessary, Trump says.
UK, France send warships, air defence assets to Cyprus after drone attack
Published: March 3, 2026 20:19
The development comes after an Iranian-made drone crashed into the UK's military base in Cyprus.
Flames, smoke rise from US Consulate in Dubai after suspected attack
Published: March 3, 2026 20:15
Flames and black smoke were seen rising from the US Consulate in Dubai after a suspected attack.
Iran mourns 165 girls, staff killed in US-Israel strike on Minab school
Published: March 3, 2026 20:12
Thousands gathered in Minab, Iran, for a mass funeral of 165 schoolgirls and staff killed in a US-Israeli airstrike.
Ukraine offers defence swap help to Gulf states
Published: March 3, 2026 20:03
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Gulf states a âswapâ deal to enhance defence capabilities.
UK allows US to use British bases for âdefensive strikesâ on Iran
Published: March 3, 2026 19:50
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has allowed the US to use British bases for so-called âdefensive strikesâ targeting Iran.
Trump says Iran navy, air force destroyed, Germany âhelping outâ
Published: March 3, 2026 19:38
Trump contradicts Rubio by saying US attacked Iran because 'he had a feeling' Tehran would attack Washington first.
No quick victory leaves Trump scrambling to define success in Iran
Published: March 3, 2026 19:24
Trump faces challenges as Iran resists negotiations after military escalation and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing.
Why is Iran striking Gulf Arab countries so hard?
Published: March 3, 2026 19:15
Iran has been striking more than military targets across the Gulf region, hitting oil and gas facilities.
School turned into shelter for families displaced in southern Lebanon
Published: March 3, 2026 19:12
Families displaced by Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have taken refuge in a school in Sidon.
US father found guilty of murder in Apalachee school shooting in Georgia
Published: March 3, 2026 18:58
Colin Gray was accused of criminal recklessness in allowing his 14-year-old son Colt to have access to a rifle.
Are US-Israeli attacks against Iran legal under international law?
Published: March 3, 2026 18:46
Analysts say the joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran appear to breach the UN Charter's prohibition on aggression.
Trump: âWeâre going to cut off all trade with Spainâ
Published: March 3, 2026 18:44
Donald Trump targeted Spain in an Oval Office tirade, saying he was going "to cut off all trade" with the country.
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Published: March 3, 2026 17:40
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Trump contradicts Rubio, says Israel didnât force him to launch war
Published: March 3, 2026 17:35
Donald Trump denied that Israel forced him into attacking Iran, contradicting his own Secretary of State.
Iran warns European countries from joining the war
Published: March 3, 2026 17:13
Iranâs Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned European countries against joining the ongoing war with Israel and the US.
âRussian oil will be soughtâ: What are Moscowâs gains from the war in Iran?
Published: March 3, 2026 13:44
Russia, one of Iran's few allies, could profit from the war as it navigates diplomatic relations with Iran and Israel.
âUS president has the authority to act for imminent threats against the USâ
Published: March 3, 2026 13:36
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Israel launches strikes on Beirut as troops advance into southern Lebanon
Published: March 3, 2026 13:22
Al Jazeeraâs Zeina Khodr reports from the site of an Israeli attack in Beirutâs southern suburbs.
Al Jazeera investigation: Iran girlsâ school targeting likely âdeliberateâ
Published: March 3, 2026 13:20
Al Jazeera investigation raises questions over deadliest single attack of war that killed 165 schoolgirls and staff.
Analysis â Trumpâs foreign policy message in a nutshell: âWe can reach youâ
Published: March 3, 2026 13:05
Trump makes adversaries and reluctant partners central to his politics, pairing direct threats with transactional deals.
South Africa vs New Zealand â T20 World Cup semifinal: Teams, form, stream
Published: March 3, 2026 13:02
The unbeaten Proteas face the challenge of an allround talented New Zealand side in the first semifinal on Wednesday.
Trump admin offers scant evidence on Iranian threat in âAmerica Firstâ war
Published: March 3, 2026 13:01
War powers legislation talks reignite as Democrats push back on Trump's justification for 'preemptive' strikes on Iran.
Qatar says Iran didnât warn of missile attacks, no comms with Tehran
Published: March 3, 2026 12:54
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says there is currently no communication between Doha and Tehran.
Thousands flee to Syria over Israeli attacks in Lebanon
Published: March 3, 2026 12:39
Israelâs attacks in Lebanon have triggered a new wave of displacement to Syria.
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US and Israeli attacks on Iran prompt worldwide protests
Published: March 3, 2026 12:29
US and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered protests worldwide.
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Published: March 3, 2026 12:08
'Trump left all options open for when he would be bored with this to decide it's done and find a way to declare victory'
T20 World Cup teams stuck in India because of Middle East travel chaos
Published: March 3, 2026 12:00
West Indies and Zimbabwe remain in India, along with the semifinalists at the India and Sri Lanka-cohosted World Cup.
UN chief warns of Israeli-made humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid war on Iran
Published: March 3, 2026 11:56
Crossings have been shut since Saturday as the displaced population of Gaza remains dependent on humanitarian aid.
Dubai hotel guests shelter in car park as Iran attacks
Published: March 3, 2026 11:51
Dubai hotel guests were evacuated to a basement car park after Iranian missiles struck UAE targets.
Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf: Will it spike energy cost?
Published: March 3, 2026 11:43
Insurers announced they were cancelling war risk coverage after the IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz was 'closed'.
Iran mourns 165 girls, staff killed in school strike during US-Israel war
Published: March 3, 2026 11:09
Attack in southern Iran that hit civilians was the deadliest of the US-Israeli war against Tehran so far.
India, Europe feel fuel crunch as Gulf gas supplies disrupted amid war
Published: March 3, 2026 10:19
India and Europe bear the brunt of soaring prices as Qatar halts its liquefied natural gas production.
The aftermath of ongoing Israeli and US strikes on Iranâs capital, Tehran
Published: March 3, 2026 10:07
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Published: March 3, 2026 09:53
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Published: March 3, 2026 09:45
Analysts say the US could run low on vital interceptor missiles within weeks.
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Clouds of smoke rose over Beirutâs southern suburbs as Israel escalated its bombardment of the Lebanese capital.
Iran holds mass funeral for girls, staff killed in US-Israel school attack
Published: March 3, 2026 08:54
Thousands gather in Minab for a mass funeral, chanting against the US and Israel after the school bombing.
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Published: March 3, 2026 08:44
US Democratic senator Mark Warner says there was no âimminent threatâ from Iran to the US.
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Published: March 3, 2026 08:21
Senior US Republican Mike Johnson told reporters the US had to attack Iran to protect US interests.
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Published: March 3, 2026 07:11
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Published: March 3, 2026 06:58
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Published: March 3, 2026 06:27
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Published: March 3, 2026 06:27
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Published: March 3, 2026 06:12
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Published: March 3, 2026 06:11
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Published: March 3, 2026 05:08
Israel aims for regime change in Iran, but may not care as much about whether the transition is smooth.
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UAE resumes limited flights amid travel chaos across Middle East
Published: March 3, 2026 04:39
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Iran to do âutmostâ to protect Chinaâs citizens amid US-Israel attacks: FM
Published: March 3, 2026 04:10
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Published: March 3, 2026 03:18
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Israeli attacks kill dozens of people across Lebanon
Published: March 3, 2026 02:38
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed more than 50 people. It says the strikes are a response to Hezbollah rockets.
US Embassy in Riyadh hit by drones, Iran claims strike on USâs Bahrain base
Published: March 3, 2026 02:35
Saudi Defense Ministry says a fire broke out at the embassy, but the compound sustained only 'minor' damage.
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Published: March 3, 2026 02:12
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Published: March 3, 2026 01:44
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Golestan Palace majorly damaged in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran
Published: March 3, 2026 01:34
Tehran's historic Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has sustained major damage after US-Israeli strikes.
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Published: March 3, 2026 00:45
US First Lady Melania Trump has presided over a UN Security Council meeting focusing on children in conflict.
UN chief calls for âway outâ of Iran war
Published: March 3, 2026 00:34
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USâs Rubio tries to justify attacks on Iran as driven by self-defence
Published: March 3, 2026 00:13
Marco Rubio has tried to justify the coordinated attacks with Israel on Iran since Saturday as driven by self-defence.
US urges citizens to immediately leave over a dozen Middle East countries
Published: March 3, 2026 00:07
The latest advisory includes Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to a State Department official.
Iran live news: Israel bombs Tehran, Beirut; Strait of Hormuz âclosedâ
Published: March 3, 2026 00:00
Iran strikes energy infrastructure across the Gulf as IRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian missiles, interceptions seen over Israel
Published: March 2, 2026 23:56
Missiles were seen over Israel after the Israeli military said it had identified a new wave launched from Iran.
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Published: March 2, 2026 23:55
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Iran says will attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Published: March 2, 2026 23:09
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Published: March 2, 2026 23:03
A new wave of heavy Israeli air strikes have hit multiple parts of Tehran.
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Both the collapse and survival of Iran's Islamic Republic pose risks.
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Published: March 2, 2026 21:30
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Published: March 2, 2026 20:31
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US-Israeli strikes hit housing, hospitals, and more in Tehran
Published: March 2, 2026 20:22
The damage from US-Israeli strikes on Tehran is growing, with hits on housing, hospitals, police stations, and more.
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Published: March 2, 2026 20:02
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Published: March 2, 2026 19:35
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Beit Shemesh site where an Iranian missile strike killed 9 people.
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Published: March 2, 2026 19:10
Trump and Netanyahu are in this war for very different reasons. And that will soon show.
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Published: March 2, 2026 19:06
In latest statement, Trump says US was 'very nearly under threat' from Iran, drawing immediacy of attacks into question.
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Published: March 2, 2026 18:39
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Published: March 2, 2026 18:11
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