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War in Middle East live: French fighter jets ‘neutralised’ drones targeting UAE, FM Barrot says
Published: March 4, 2026 05:17
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday said French rafale fighter jets had neutralised Iranian drones targeting the United Arab Emirates. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz as Israel warned it would…
Ray Takeyh: 'Iran is not a personalised dictatorship, it's an ideological system'
Published: March 3, 2026 22:42
Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Ray Takeyh, Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). As war rages in Iran, Mr. Takeyh warns that America's "war of choice" is guided by an improvised military strategy that swings…
What we know about the deadly strike on a primary school in Iran
Published: March 3, 2026 21:58
Iran held a mass funeral this Tuesday for at least 165 schoolgirls killed Saturday in a strike on Minab. But online, some users claim the tragedy was staged by Iranian authorities. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we confirm the strike hit the Shajareh…
US has 'seemingly used diplomacy as a fig leaf to prepare for military strikes', expert says
Published: March 3, 2026 21:33
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, says that the prospect of Iran coming back to the negotiating table is very remote, arguing that the United States…
'The patience for Hezbollah's actions has worn out', analyst says
https://www.france24.com/en/the-patience-for-hezbollah-s-actions-has-worn-out-analyst-says
Published: March 3, 2026 20:54
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, says that "as time has gone on and as Hezbollah has repeatedly dragged the country into war, the patience of everyone else for this excuse 'well,…
'A feeling of bitter betrayal' - Gulf States' fears grow over Iran war fallout
Published: March 3, 2026 20:22
"There is possibly a feeling of bitter betrayal" among Gulf countries over the Iranian response to the attacks, according to journalist Hoda Abdel-Hamid, who is reporting for FRANCE 24 in Doha.
Israel, US strikes hit building of body to elect new Iran supreme leader
https://www.france24.com/en/israel-us-strikes-hit-building-of-body-to-elect-new-iran-supreme-leader
Published: March 3, 2026 19:49
Israeli and US strikes on Tuesday hit the Tehran building of a body tasked with electing Iran's new supreme leader, local media reported, showing footage of the building severely damaged in the strikes. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was…
'Strangely normal': As war rages in Iran, daily life in UAE remains 'orderly, calm'
Published: March 3, 2026 19:44
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Susan Marie Ossman, anthropologist, artist, historian, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Professor of Movements, Spaces and Cultural Practices Affiliationat NYU Abu Dhabi. As war rages in Iran and across the Middle…
Israeli attacks on Lebanon displace more than 58,000 in two days, authorities say
Published: March 3, 2026 19:34
Israel sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate, as the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group said it was ready for an “open war” with Israel, dragging Lebanon into the US-Israeli-Iran conflict.…
How far will it escalate? Iran draws in region as Israel, US expand campaign
Published: March 3, 2026 19:09
It's only Day 4 and already, an under attack Iran's drawn in the whole region: targets incude the US embassy in Saudi Arabia, oil and gas installations up and down the Gulf, France’s military base in Abu Dhabi - all part of Iran’s strategy to employ cheap…
Our Observers in Tehran: 'For us to achieve freedom, war is the only option'
Published: March 3, 2026 18:54
Three days after US and Israeli air strikes started hitting their country, Iranians are torn between conflicting emotions: many are expressing joy for what they see as an opportunity to topple the Islamic regime, but also fear that the strikes will cause…
US-Israeli strikes on Iran put China’s energy security at risk
Published: March 3, 2026 18:48
Beijing has strongly condemned the joint US-Israeli attacks targeting Iran’s leadership and its infrastructure. As the main buyer of Iranian oil and a key strategic partner, China must now secure its own energy supply while avoiding becoming embroiled in a…
Trump team offers shifting views of US goals as Iran war engulfs Mideast
Published: March 3, 2026 16:50
US President Donald Trump's administration offered conflicting responses to questions over the attack on Iran and how to bring an end to the conflict even as joint US-Israeli air strikes over the weekend morphed into a larger regional war.
Trump administration 'hoping to essentially do away with the rule of law and democracy in the US'
Published: March 3, 2026 16:50
Oliver Farry welcomes Pierre Gervais, Professor of American Civilisation at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle. He describes the attacks on Iran beyond the prism of geopolitics: a veritable constitutional crisis made in America. He sees the unfolding war with…
War in Iran 'is impacting European interests across the board', researcher says
Published: March 3, 2026 14:18
The deputy director of the European Council on Foreign Relations' Paris office has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how European nations are already being sucked into the war in Iran. Camille Lons pointed out that although any direct help for the US or Israel has…
Israeli military says it has hit Iran's presidential office
Published: March 3, 2026 13:58
The Israeli army announced that it carried out airstrikes against the Iranian presidency and the offices of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran, as part of the war launched against Iran
Israel and US say Iran war will not be “endless”
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260303-israel-and-us-say-iran-war-will-not-be-endless
Published: March 3, 2026 12:06
As the US-Israeli campaign in #Iran continues, Benjamin #Netanyahu and #US secretary of war Pete #Hegseth have said the war will not be “endless”, while Donald #Trump claims it will last “four to five weeks”. It is estimated over 780 people have been…
Papers discuss future of Ukraine after Trump's 'Iran gamble'
Published: March 3, 2026 11:17
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 3: Papers discuss the new war in the Middle East and what it could mean for Russia's war in Ukraine. Also: Russian independent paper Meduza analyses the narrative of Russian state TV. Finally, did Jim Carrey attend the César…
War in the Middle East: Israeli strikes hit Beirut, Lebanon
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260303-war-in-the-middle-east-israeli-strikes-hit-beirut-lebanon
Published: March 3, 2026 10:42
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said Tuesday the Lebanese army was evacuating "advanced positions" along the Israeli border as Israel’s military said it was establishing a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military is also continuing…
In pictures: Israel launches simultaneous strikes on Tehran and Beirut
Published: March 3, 2026 10:33
Israel launched simultaneous air strikes Tuesday on Tehran and Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut's southern suburbs following a wave of missiles launched overnight from Iran. The Israeli army announced earlier in the day that ground troops had been deployed…
France deploys fighter jets over UAE to protect its military bases
Published: March 3, 2026 08:59
France has deployed Rafale jets over the United Arab Emirates to protect its bases after a drone hit a French facility, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said. The announcement comes as regional tensions continue to escalate following US and Israeli…
Israel defence minister says he ordered troops to seize new positions in Lebanon
Published: March 3, 2026 08:08
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have authorised the IDF to take control of additional strategic positions in southern Lebanon following attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah amid escalating regional tensions.
Israel says it will reopen Gaza aid crossing to allow 'gradual' entry of humanitarian aid
Published: March 3, 2026 07:49
Israel said it would reopen the Kerem Shalom crossing on Tuesday for the gradual entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, days after closing it over security concerns linked to strikes on Iran and ensuing regional escalation involving the US and Lebanon.
Live: Lebanese army evacuates 'advanced positions' as Israeli troops 'operate' in south
Published: March 3, 2026 04:22
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said Tuesday the Lebanese army was evacuating "advanced positions" along the Israeli border after Israel’s military said its troops were operating in southern Lebanon in what it described as a “forward defence…
Disinformation exaggerates Iran's military successes against the U.S. and Israel
Published: March 2, 2026 22:21
After U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, pro-Tehran accounts circulated fake footage claiming to show the aftermath of missile strikes on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Other videos were misrepresented as depicting Iranian retaliatory attacks in the region,…
Tehran resident describes jubilation mixed with fear in the aftermath of US-Israeli strikes
Published: March 2, 2026 21:06
A Tehran resident spoke to FRANCE 24's Observers team, describing the scenes on the ground in Iran. In this report you will hear his take on the events, as US and Israeli strikes continue to hit the country.
Reports suggest Gulf states running out of interceptor missiles
https://www.france24.com/en/reports-suggest-gulf-states-running-out-of-interceptor-missiles
Published: March 2, 2026 20:00
Gulf states could pressure Washington to cut short operations against Iran, amid reports that Qatar and the UAE are running out of interceptor missiles used to fend off the barrage of attacks from Iran. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.
From air strikes to boots on the ground? US-Israel campaign against Iran escalates
Published: March 2, 2026 19:18
What’s the plan and does it go beyond dropping bombs from the sky? On Day 3 of the US and Israeli campaign that’s killed Iran’s supreme leader, the United States insisting there will be no boots on the ground. But while the US defense secretary talks of…
Trump mulls ground troops in Iran, says operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks
Published: March 2, 2026 19:17
President Donald Trump on Monday refused to rule out sending ground troops into Iran, as he warned that the spreading Middle East war unleashed by US-Israeli strikes could last more than a month. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.
Trump warns of new 'big wave' of strikes on Iran, does not rule out troops on ground
Published: March 2, 2026 17:58
US President Donald Trump warned of a possible new "big wave" of strikes against Iran, adding he had not ruled out deploying US boots on the ground. Trump also told a briefing at the White House Monday that the US was capable of fighting Iran far…
'This is not endless,' US defense chief Hegseth says amid fears of wider war in Middle East
Published: March 2, 2026 17:49
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed growing concerns on Monday that the US-Israeli strikes in Iran could embroil the United States in a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq. This is not endless," even as he warned that more…
Iran war "different situation" to US Venezuela operation as could take up to five weeks
Published: March 2, 2026 17:22
U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran operations are likely to last 4 to 5 weeks but that he’s prepared “to go far longer than that.” Trump spoke Monday at a White House ceremony. He also said the operation was ahead of schedule. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson…
War in the Middle East: Thousands of flights cancelled… across the globe
Published: March 2, 2026 16:56
✈️❌ Thousands of flights have been canceled around the world on the third day of war in the Middle East. ➡️ Australia, Indonesia, and Vietnam... hundreds of thousands of travelers are still stranded. #MiddleEast #Iran #UnitedStates #Israel #Plane…
"Sense of déjà vu" in Lebanon as Middle East conflict widens
Published: March 2, 2026 16:32
The Israeli military said on March 2nd it hit more than 70 Hezbollah targets including missile launchers in a wave of strikes against the Iran-backed armed group in southern Lebanon. This comes as Lebanon bans the militant group's military activities.…
Air travel undergoes worst disruption since Covid with Middle East war
https://www.france24.com/en/air-travel-undergoes-worst-disruption-since-covid-with-middle-east-war
Published: March 2, 2026 16:17
Global air travel chaos intensified on March 2nd as the U.S. and Israel continued to bombard Iran. Airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, which are important hubs for travel between Europe, Africa and the West to Asia, remained closed after they were all…
Can the Iranian regime hold following Ali Khamenei's death?
https://www.france24.com/en/can-the-iranian-regime-hold-following-ali-khamenei-s-death
Published: March 2, 2026 16:15
The death of Iran's Supreme leader on March 1st has plunged the country's 87 million inhabitants into total uncertainty. Since, a transitional government made up of the Iranian president, the head of the judiciary and a lawyer from the Guardian Council,…
"There is a universal feeling the UK shouldn't get involved in Iran"
https://www.france24.com/en/there-is-a-universal-feeling-the-uk-shouldn-t-get-involved-in-iran
Published: March 2, 2026 16:07
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on March 2nd said he stood by his decision not to support initial joint U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had criticised his approach. But "there is a universal feeling the UK…
Replay: British prime minister makes statement on Middle East conflict
https://www.france24.com/en/replay-british-prime-minister-makes-statement-on-middle-east-conflict
Published: March 2, 2026 16:05
Rewatch as British PM Keir Starmer makes statement on the ongoing war in the Middle East.
What the war in Iran means for global energy security
Published: March 2, 2026 16:04
Qatar's state-run energy firm says it has halted Liquefied Natural Gas production following Iranian attacks on facilities at two of its main gas processing bases. This is only the latest consequence of the Middle East conflict on global markets. FRANCE…
"No clarity" regarding US plan for the future in Iran
https://www.france24.com/en/no-clarity-regarding-us-plan-for-the-future-in-iran
Published: March 2, 2026 16:04
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed that the new war in the Middle East would "not be endless" like other wars led by previous administrations. The briefing comes as the conflict has intensified into a wider war in the region FRANCE 24's Douglas…
Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activities as Middle East war spreads
https://www.france24.com/en/lebanon-bans-hezbollah-military-activities-as-middle-east-war-spreads
Published: March 2, 2026 15:42
The Lebanese government has imposed an "immediate ban" on Hezbollah's military activities and called on the group to hand over its weapons to the state. The decision comes after Iran-backed Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel, provoking retaliatory…
Iran conflict is 'a just war', Israeli opposition leader Lapid says
Published: March 2, 2026 15:28
As the US and Israel wage war on Iran, Israeli opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid told FRANCE 24 he backs the current offensive, despite being "Netanyahu's biggest rival". Calling it "a just war," he argued that Tehran has…
European heavyweights react following Iranian strikes on regional bases
https://www.france24.com/en/european-heavyweights-react-following-iranian-strikes-on-regional-bases
Published: March 2, 2026 15:21
France, the UK and Germany have put out a joint statement saying they will defend their interests and those of their allies in the Middle East if needed. It comes as Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Gulf countries. While Britain says it's not at war,…
Replay: US secretary of war addresses strikes in Iran and FRANCE 24's analysis
Published: March 2, 2026 14:50
Rewatch as US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addresses journalists regarding US and Israeli strikes in Iran, and analysis from FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson straight from Washington.
"Not clear why the Trump administration could avoid an endless war" in Iran
Published: March 2, 2026 14:20
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on March 2nd spoke to widening concerns that the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq. This is not endless.” But as US intervention in the Middle East…
What is Hezbollah, the militant group whose military activities Lebanon wants to ban?
Published: March 2, 2026 14:06
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is designated a foreign terrorist organisation by most Western nations, but it wields significant influence in Lebanon and the Middle East. Lebanon has just announced it will ban its military activities, as Israel says…
As Iran targets oil infrastructure, Middle East war threatens global economy
Published: March 2, 2026 13:20
The war in the Middle East looks set to pose a significant risk to the global economy, with drone attacks near oil refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on Monday indicating that Iran is targeting major energy infrastructure.
Hundreds killed in Iran as US and Israeli strike targets include civilian areas
Published: March 2, 2026 12:30
At least 555 people have been killed in Iran so far by the U.S.-Israeli campaign, the Iranian Red Crescent Society said, and more than 130 cities across the country having come under attack. The US has also announced Kuwait "accidentally" shot down three…
Foreigners trapped in Gulf countries as Middle East war continues
https://www.france24.com/en/foreigners-trapped-in-gulf-countries-as-middle-east-war-continues
Published: March 2, 2026 11:58
The United Arab Emirates has sold itself to foreigners for years as a sunny, safe, tax-free oasis, but since the start of the Middle East conflict, its image has shattered. Since March 2nd, social media has been flooded with videos from foreign residents…
Europe "scrambles" to find a united voice over Middle East conflict
https://www.france24.com/en/europe-scrambles-to-find-a-united-voice-over-middle-east-conflict
Published: March 2, 2026 11:56
As the conflict in the Middle East expands, European countries are struggling to find a united voice. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the only lasting solution in Iran is a diplomatic one, while Spain's Prime Minister Pedro…
Iran continues to target Gulf States in response to US-Israel strikes
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-continues-to-target-gulf-states-in-response-to-us-israel-strikes
Published: March 2, 2026 11:53
Iran continues to target Gulf states after the US and Israel launched strikes on the Islamic Republic taking out the top leadership, including the Supreme Leader. Iran's retaliation risks the situation in the Middle East expanding into a full-blown…
Kuwait downs three US jets in 'friendly fire' incident, crews survived, CENTCOM says
Published: March 2, 2026 11:52
Three US military jets were shot down by Kuwaiti defences in an "apparent friendly fire" incident on Monday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, adding that all crew members were safely recovered.
Israeli city hit as airforce announces new strikes in Iran
https://www.france24.com/en/israeli-city-hit-as-airforce-announces-new-strikes-in-iran
Published: March 2, 2026 11:51
The Israeli military said it began a new "broad strike" on Tehran on March 2nd, as loud explosions in central and eastern parts of the Iranian capital were heard. This comes as a city in southern Israel was hit by a shard, debris from a countered strike.…
Unlikely Iran will "sign unconditional terms of surrender" Trump wants
https://www.france24.com/en/unlikely-iran-will-sign-unconditional-terms-of-surrender-trump-wants
Published: March 2, 2026 11:25
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said on March 2nd his agency has "no indication" that any nuclear installations have been damaged or hit in Iran following US and Israeli strikes on the country. These nuclear bases have been a focus point for the past…
Iran attacking regional US assets in "a war of wills and attrition"
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-attacking-regional-us-assets-in-a-war-of-wills-and-attrition
Published: March 2, 2026 11:14
Israel's military said on March 2nd there was no reason to launch a ground invasion of Lebanon "imminently" after an overnight attack from Lebanese armed group Hezbollah prompted Israel to retaliate with air strikes. Meanwhile, Iran has refuted US claims…
Lebanon: Dozens dead after Israeli strikes
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260302-lebanon-dozens-dead-after-israeli-strikes-1
Published: March 2, 2026 11:00
Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, after the Iran-backed group launched missiles and drones towards Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Strait of Hormuz closure sparks concern over possible global oil shock
https://www.france24.com/en/strait-of-hormuz-closure-sparks-concern-over-possible-global-oil-shock
Published: March 2, 2026 10:59
The conflict in Iran is leading to fears of a new global oil shock. Crude futures spiked by some 8% on March 2nd as Iranian attacks on tanker ships in the Strait of Hormuz have resulted in the effective closure of the key shipping route. The waterway…
Iran, Israel and US settle into possibility of a long conflict
Published: March 2, 2026 10:54
Following an exchange of airstrikes between Israel and Hezbollah, Tel Aviv said there was no reason for now for a ground invasion of Lebanon. Although this seems like a break in the country, there is little talk for peace or negotiations in the region…
What is Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard Corps?
https://www.france24.com/en/what-is-iran-s-powerful-revolutionary-guard-corps
Published: March 2, 2026 10:51
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is now the most powerful organisation in Iran. Created in the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, they are the regime's armed wing, charged with defending the Iranian regime. A major economic player, it also…
Donald Trump urges Iranian military forces to surrender
https://www.france24.com/en/donald-trump-urges-iranian-military-forces-to-surrender
Published: March 2, 2026 10:46
US President Donald Trump says he sees three 'choices' of who could lead Iran in an interview with the New York Times. There are still no concrete plans in place and both sides are continuing strikes and counter strikes against each other, with the US…
Who will lead Iran following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
https://www.france24.com/en/who-will-lead-iran-following-the-death-of-ayatollah-ali-khamenei
Published: March 2, 2026 10:44
The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei sets in motion a formal succession process that could have significant implications for the country's political stability, its sanctions and already strained economy. State television reported that…
Iranian cities and military assets hit by new strikes
https://www.france24.com/en/iranian-cities-and-military-assets-hit-by-new-strikes
Published: March 2, 2026 10:25
Iran's security chief has vowed to not negotiate with the US as Tehran came under heavy attack overnight on March 1st. Israel launched new air strikes targeting the capital before expanding its military campaign to Lebanon, while US President Donald Trump…
Dozens dead in Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire
https://www.france24.com/en/dozens-dead-in-lebanon-as-israel-and-hezbollah-trade-fire
Published: March 2, 2026 10:20
At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon and around 150 people have been injured. Israel and Hezbollah have been trading tit for tat strikes, began by the militant group in response to the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah…
'Trump seeks Nobel War Prize': Papers react to new conflict in the Middle East
Published: March 2, 2026 10:16
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 2: We look at reactions from across the Middle East to the killing of Iran's supreme leader and ahead to what might be next for the region. Meanwhile in the Western press, US President Donald Trump is slammed as seeking a…
Replay: French Foreign Affairs Minister addresses escalating conflict in the Middle East
Published: March 2, 2026 10:06
Rewatch as French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot addresses the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Live: Israel calls for evacuations in Lebanon after strikes on Hezbollah
Published: March 2, 2026 05:50
The Israeli military began striking Iran‑backed militant group Hezbollah across Lebanon on Monday, leading to mass evacuations. US and Israeli operations have targeted more than 1,000 Iranian sites, while President Donald Trump vowed that strikes will…
Iran school strike claims over 100 dead; US and Israel have not confirmed
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260302-iran-school-strike-claims-over-100-dead
Published: March 2, 2026 00:08
Iran says a school in Minab was hit by strikes on Saturday, killing more than 100, while Israel and the United States say they are not aware of any attack. Humanitarian groups are investigating amid airspace and access restrictions.
Iran launches attacks on Israel: Nine killed by strikes near Jerusalem
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-launches-attacks-on-israel-nine-killed-by-strikes-near-jerusalem
Published: March 1, 2026 16:59
Rina Bassist, Israeli journalist, is our guest.
US-Israeli attacks in Iran: The UK denies involvement in strikes
https://www.france24.com/en/us-israeli-attacks-in-iran-the-uk-denies-involvement-in-strikes
Published: March 1, 2026 16:40
Benedicte Paviot, France24 correspondent in the UK, has more.
Mourning and celebration after the death of Iran's Supreme Leader
https://www.france24.com/en/mourning-and-celebration-after-the-death-of-iran-s-supreme-leader
Published: March 1, 2026 16:37
The world greeted with jubilation, anger or trepidation the news Sunday that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in the US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic one day earlier.
US strikes Iran as Trump limits AI use: Technology transforming conflict
https://www.france24.com/en/us-strikes-iran-as-trump-limits-ai-use-technology-transforming-conflict
Published: March 1, 2026 16:34
Charlotte Lam, France24 tech journalist, gives us her analysis.
Israel hits Tehran as Iran's counterattacks widen after supreme leader is killed
Published: March 1, 2026 15:31
Jean-Paul Paloméros, Former Air Force Chief of Staff, Supreme Commander of NATO forces, is our guest.
Iran launches strikes on Israel: Eight killed by strikes near Jerusalem
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-launches-strikes-on-israel-eight-killed-by-strikes-near-jerusalem
Published: March 1, 2026 15:16
Noga Tarnopolsky is live from Jerusalem.
Attack on Iran: IDF announces more strikes "in the heart of Tehran"
https://www.france24.com/en/attack-on-iran-idf-announces-more-strikes-in-the-heart-of-tehran
Published: March 1, 2026 15:10
Marc Perelman, French Politics Editor, is with us.
Israel renews attacks on Iran: IDF announces more strikes on Tehran
https://www.france24.com/en/israel-renews-attacks-on-iran-idf-announces-more-strikes-on-tehran
Published: March 1, 2026 13:56
Reza Sayah FRANCE 24 correspondant in Tehran has more.
Iran targets gulf countries: More blasts rock Dubai, Doha and Manama
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-targets-gulf-countries-more-blasts-rock-dubai-doha-and-manama
Published: March 1, 2026 13:53
Yasmine Farouk, Project Diroctor, Gulf and Arabian Peninsula, International Crisis Group, is our guest.
Attacks in Iran: Israel renews attacks "in the heart of Tehran"
https://www.france24.com/en/attacks-in-iran-israel-renews-attacks-in-the-heart-of-tehran
Published: March 1, 2026 12:30
Casualties reported in latest Iran missile fire on Israel.
Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has died. What are the reactions on the ground?
Published: March 1, 2026 12:25
On March 1st, at 00:40 Tehran time, Donald Trump announced that the US and Israeli armies had killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. How did he die? What are the reactions on the ground? Details by Ava Luquet and FRANCE 24's correspondent in…
At least 9 killed as protesters storm US Consulate in Pakistan
Published: March 1, 2026 12:15
Shahzaib Wahlah, France24 correspondent in Pakistan, has more.
Khamenei killed: Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes
https://www.france24.com/en/khamenei-killed-trump-talks-regime-change-in-iran-after-strikes
Published: March 1, 2026 12:12
Ellie Geranmayeh, senior policy fellow and deputy head of the Middle East and North Africa programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations, is our guest.
Emergency meeting of the Security Council after US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Published: March 1, 2026 11:57
Secretary-General António Guterres told the council that everything must be done to prevent an escalation. “The alternative,” he warned, “is a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability.” Guterres said the U.S.…
Khamenei confirmed dead: Iran targets US bases in retaliation
https://www.france24.com/en/khamenei-confirmed-dead-iran-targets-us-bases-in-retaliation
Published: March 1, 2026 11:39
Rouzbeh Parsi, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Lunds University, is our guest.
Khamenei confirmed dead: Iran's Revolutionary Guards pledge revenge
https://www.france24.com/en/khamenei-confirmed-dead-iran-s-revolutionary-guards-pledge-revenge
Published: March 1, 2026 11:36
Ali Vaez, Director or Iran Project & Senior Advisor at the International Crisis Group, is with us.
People gather all over the world after Khamenei's death in Iran
https://www.france24.com/en/people-gather-all-over-the-world-after-khamenei-s-death-in-iran
Published: March 1, 2026 10:32
People gather in multiple places around the world to celebrate or demonstrate against the war.
Iran vows revenge for slain supreme leader despite Trump threat
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-vows-revenge-for-slain-supreme-leader-despite-trump-threat
Published: March 1, 2026 10:22
Mehran Kamrava, Professor of Governement, Georgetown University Qatar, is with us.
Attack on Iran: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
https://www.france24.com/en/attack-on-iran-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-killed-in-us-israeli-attack
Published: March 1, 2026 10:01
Philipp Turle is with us.
US-Israeli attacks on Iran: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed dead
https://www.france24.com/en/us-israeli-attacks-on-iran-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-confirmed-dead
Published: March 1, 2026 09:57
Ershad Alijani, France24 journalist, has more.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-s-supreme-leader-khamenei-killed-in-us-israeli-attack
Published: March 1, 2026 09:53
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability.
Khamenei transition process starts, Trump threatens Iran with force
https://www.france24.com/en/khamenei-transition-process-starts-trump-threatens-iran-with-force
Published: March 1, 2026 09:51
Raza Sayah is live from Tehran, Iran.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei confirmed dead in US-Israeli attack
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-s-supreme-leader-khamenei-confirmed-dead-in-us-israeli-attack
Published: March 1, 2026 09:49
Philip Ingram, Former British Military Intelligence Officer, is our guest.
Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei killed at 86 in US-Israeli strikes
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-supreme-leader-khamenei-killed-at-86-in-us-israeli-strikes
Published: March 1, 2026 09:44
Listen to Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf's, Iran's Parliament Speaker, speech.
Khamenei death gives Iranians ‘greatest chance’ to take back country, says Trump
Published: March 1, 2026 01:32
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Israeli and US strikes had killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it Iranians’ “greatest chance” to reclaim their country. The attack deepens uncertainty over Iran’s future and marks…
Israel and the United States launches a joint attack on the Islamic Republic
Published: February 28, 2026 16:40
Follow the latest on live on France24.
US-Israeli attacks on Iran: Turkey in talks with regional governments
https://www.france24.com/en/us-israeli-attacks-on-iran-turkey-in-talks-with-regional-governements
Published: February 28, 2026 16:38
Jasper Mortimer, our correspondent, has more.
Strikes on Iran: In Israel "most people support this operation"
https://www.france24.com/en/strikes-on-iran-in-israel-most-people-support-this-operation
Published: February 28, 2026 16:33
Rina Bassist, Correspondant for Al-Meritor and public Israeli radio Kan, is our guest.
Iran targets US military bases in the Middle East with retaliatory strikes
Published: February 28, 2026 16:27
Tehran responded to joint US-Israeli air strikes on its territory by launching a wave of drone and missile attacks at bases hosting US troops across the Middle East. Here's what we know so far about the US military bases being targeted in the region.
US-Israeli military attack on Iran: First casualties in Israel
https://www.france24.com/en/us-israeli-military-attack-on-iran-first-casualties-in-israel
Published: February 28, 2026 16:25
Noga Tarnopolsky has more.
Iran launches retaliatory strikes as Trump calls for regime change
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-launches-retaliatory-strikes-as-trump-calls-for-regime-change
Published: February 28, 2026 16:17
The US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.
Iran: Tehran says at least 51 people were killed by US-Israeli strikes
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-tehran-says-at-least-51-people-were-killed-by-us-israeli-strikes
Published: February 28, 2026 16:04
Jasmin El Gamal, Political analyst and former Pentagon Middle east Advisor, is our guest.
World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes on Iran as fears grow
Published: February 28, 2026 16:02
Dave Keating, France 24 correspondant, is live from the Netherlands.
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