[2026-03-04 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: 'They're terrible': Trump threatens to cut all trade with Spain over Nato and Iran

Snippet: US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to sever all trade with Spain after it refused to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran, while also lashing out at Britain for not cooperating more.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260304/theyre-terrible-trump-threatens-to-cut-all-trade-with-spain-over-nato-and-iran

[2026-03-04 18:39 UTC+10:00] [North Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea’s hostage strategy packs more bite in post-Iran US shake-up

Snippet: The Pentagon wants Seoul to shoulder more of its defence burden. Analysts say it may have strengthened Kim Jong-un’s hand instead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3345386/north-koreas-hostage-strategy-packs-more-bite-post-iran-us-shake

[2026-03-04 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iran's Assembly of Experts considers Mojtaba Khamenei as Successor - DailyNews

Snippet: Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Khamenei, has been elected as the next Supreme Leader of Iran, Israeli media reported.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/breaking-news/961188/irans-assembly-of-experts-considers-mojtaba-khamenei-as-successor/

[2026-03-04 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Israeli strike hits Beirut hotel as Israel-Hezbollah clashes escalate

Snippet: In the Beirut suburb of Hazmieh, guests were seen leaving the Comfort Hotel in darkness, some still in their nightclothes, as smoke rose from the building. The blast was part of a wider exchange as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire. Lebanese health officials said strikes south of Beirut killed six people and wounded eight.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/04/israeli-strike-hits-beirut-hotel-as-israel-hezbollah-clashes-escalate/

[2026-03-04 18:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: ¿Qué pasó en primeras elecciones de la campaña para los comicios de mitad de legislatura en EEUU?

Snippet: Una persona levanta un sombrero al aire mientras partidarios esperan los resultados de la elección en la que participa el fiscal general de Texas, Ken Paxton, candidato republicano al Senado federal, el 3 de marzo de 2026, en Dallas. (AP Foto/Julio Cortez)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-senado-primarias-texas-carolina-del-norte-iran-trump-4f6224d432eb1d1c99d4e60a0d15a23e

[2026-03-04 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Refugees on the move as invasion of Iran takes its toll - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/refugees-on-the-move-as-invasion-of-iran-takes-its-toll/

[2026-03-04 18:05 UTC+10:00] [Iranian people] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israel says next leader of Iran also a ‘target for elimination’

Snippet: As Tehran prepares to bid farewell to Khamenei, Israel’s defence minister issues a blunt warning for his successor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3345381/israel-says-next-leader-iran-also-target-elimination

[2026-03-04 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel Katz vows to 'eliminate' Iran's upper echelon

Snippet: Israel's defense minister has indicated that every Iranian leader will be "an unequivocal target" for assassination.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-katz-vows-eliminate-irans-upper-echelon

[2026-03-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Iranian football enters post-Khamenei era with future shrouded in uncertainty

Snippet: From the World Cup to the Women’s Asian Cup and the AFC Champions League, it is unclear what may happen next

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/04/iran-world-cup-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-womens-asian-cup-champions-league-uncertainty

[2026-03-04 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region

Snippet: Air raid sirens have sounded across Israel, with people rushing to shelters, as incoming Iranian missiles triggered loud blasts from interception attempts as the US-Israel war on Iran entered its fifth day. Multiple locations across Iran are being struck, and Tehran is carrying out retaliatory attacks across the region.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/4/israel-iran-continue-attacks-as-war-enters-its-fifth-day-engulfs-region

[2026-03-04 17:43 UTC+10:00] [PTT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thailand’s PTT to freeze pump prices as Iran attacks spur panic buying in Mekong area

Snippet: The energy firm will maintain prices for 15 days, even as Thailand says it will still export oil to Laos

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3345373/thailands-ptt-freeze-pump-prices-iran-attacks-spur-panic-buying-mekong-area

[2026-03-04 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran to hold farewell ceremony for assassinated leader Khamenei in Tehran

Snippet: Iran will hold a public farewell ceremony for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Wednesday evening, according to state media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-hold-farewell-ceremony-assassinated-leader-khamenei-tehran

[2026-03-04 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iran brings exploding drone boats into war in attack on oil tanker

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/iran-drone-boats-attack-oil-tankers-strait-hormuz-gulf-oman/106408958

[2026-03-04 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran player Sara Didar holds back tears responding to a war-related question at Women's Asian Cup

Snippet: Iran players pose for a team photo ahead of the Women’s Asia Cup soccer match between Iran and South Korea on the Gold Coast, Australia, Monday, March 2, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAPImage via AP)/AAP Image via AP)/AAP Image via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-soccer-womens-asian-cup-australia-d9f23186baad32bdcceb01952d02556f

[2026-03-04 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: La guerra en Irán trastoca vuelos en Oriente Medio. Esto es lo que deben saber los viajeros

Snippet: Un viajero consulta las pantallas de salida ante la cancelación de muchos vuelos, en el Aeropuerto Internacional Rafik Hariri en Beirut, Líbano, el 28 de febrero de 2026, debido al conflicto entre Estados Unidos, Israel e Irán. (AP Foto/Hassan Ammar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/viajes-iran-oriente-medio-guerra-vuelos-91c77f550386a2f3058a715334c443d9

[2026-03-04 17:22 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Iran chooses killed ayatollah’s son as new supreme leader

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/iran-chooses-killed-ayatollah-s-son-as-new-supreme-leader-20260304-p5o7kj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran confirms fresh wave of attacks against Israeli, US targets

Snippet: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the launch of over 40 missiles in its 17th torrent of attacks on American and Israeli targets.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-confirms-fresh-wave-attacks-against-israeli-us-targets

[2026-03-04 17:12 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: The first Sydney-bound flight has left Dubai. How easy will it be for other Aussies to get home?

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/dubai-international-airport-flights-everything-to-know-israel-us-iran-strikes-explained/67033c94-da35-4b56-bd30-97aaad72789f

[2026-03-04 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iran war jitters halt Kospi, Kosdaq trading

Snippet: Won weakens past 1,500 per dollar for first time in 17 years

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686893

[2026-03-04 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: More than 1,000 civilians killed in Iran, rights group says - DailyNews

Snippet: The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) says 1,097 civilians have been reported killed in Iran since 28 February.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/world/961146/more-than-1000-civilians-killed-in-iran-rights-group-says/

[2026-03-04 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Congreso toma 1ros votaciones sobre guerra con Irán mientras crece el debate sobre objetivos de EEUU

Snippet: El líder de la minoría en el Senado, el demócrata Chuck Schumer, de Nueva York, se dispone a hablar con reporteros en el Capitolio, en Washington, el 3 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/J. Scott Applewhite)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-guerra-senado-poderes-voto-eeuu-bfcbefdc2c40053830ea5a3cbf7e5e27

[2026-03-04 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says it controls Strait of Hormuz: Report

Snippet: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it has taken control of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that ships moving through the strategic waterway could face missile or drone attacks.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-it-controls-strait-hormuz-report

[2026-03-04 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Más allá del petróleo, la guerra de Irán interrumpe rutas globales de mercancías por mar y aire

Snippet: Pescadores trabajan ante un petrolero en el sur del estrecho de Ormuz el 19 de enero de 2012, ante la costa de la localidad de Ras Al Khaimah en Emiratos Árabes Unidos. (AP Foto/Kamran Jebreili, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-guerra-vuelos-barcos-ormuz-suministro-transporte-2150edc4bbf7f6cd80a493a86ef1ca10

[2026-03-04 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What travelers should know about flights across the Middle East

Snippet: A traveler checks departure times as many flights are cancelled at Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, as many airlines canceled flights due to the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/travel-iran-middle-east-war-flight-6c16a15a7f4a90022064dd26c405b956

[2026-03-04 16:38 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Wong says legality of strikes on Iran ‘a matter for Israel and US’ as Australia sends crisis consular teams to Middle East

Snippet: Federal government struggling to assist some of the 115,000 Australians in the region, including as many as 24,000 in the United Arab Emirates

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/04/wong-says-legality-of-strikes-on-iran-a-matter-for-israel-and-us-as-australia-sends-crisis-consular-teams-to-middle-east

[2026-03-04 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran's Revolutionary Guards announce 'complete control' of Hormuz Strait

Snippet: Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps indicated that they have full control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for oil and gas, warning that any vessel seeking to pass through it risk attacks.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-revolutionary-guards-announce-complete-control-hormuz-strait

[2026-03-04 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Explosions heard in Tehran and Jerusalem

Snippet: Israel carried out airstrikes targeting Iran’s presidential office and facilities linked to the Supreme Leader on Tuesday. Israeli strikes also hit a building housing Hezbollah’s television and radio station in Lebanon while Iran launched more missiles toward Israel. (Produced by Elaine Carroll)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-lebanon-march-04-2026

[2026-03-04 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Explosiones en Teherán y Jerusalén mientras la guerra con EEUU e Israel entra en su 5º día

Snippet: Esta imagen por satélite proporcionada por Vantor muestra la Corte Islámica Revolucionaria tra bombardeos en Teherán, Irán, el martes 3 de marzo de 2026. (Imagen por satélite ©2026 Vantor via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-eeuu-israel-guerra-258cfdfdc1353c98803aacc52337e367

[2026-03-04 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: CIA working to arm Kurdish opposition forces to prompt uprising in Iran: report

Snippet: The CIA is working to arm Kurdish forces in hopes of prompting an uprising in Iran in the coming days, according to a report.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/world-news/cia-working-to-arm-kurdish-opposition-forces-to-prompt-uprising-in-iran-report/

[2026-03-04 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Congress taking first votes on Iran war as debate rages about US goals

Snippet: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives to speak with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-senate-vote-war-powers-06f9465c16218f90192f7502baa736eb

[2026-03-04 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war shows cracks in Trump's conservative media support

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-maga-media-trump-carlson-megyn-kelly-cb283ae306f172cea02f25ddc44dd56f

[2026-03-04 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Global supply chain disruption: Iran war affects pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and more

Snippet: Fishermen work in front of oil tankers south of the Strait of Hormuz Jan. 19, 2012, offshore the town of Ras Al Khaimah in United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-supply-chain-disruption-8f262bb210710b7509221a3dccf787c9

[2026-03-04 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Explosions sound in the Iranian capital and Jerusalem

Snippet: The video release comes as the United States and Israel stepped up airstrikes on Iranian missile launchers and factories Tuesday. Iran retaliated against Israel and across the Gulf region, disrupting energy supplies and travel.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-march-04-2026-e1c316da4ce809407122590a6872aa85

[2026-03-04 15:36 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: I’m stuck in the Middle East war zone: what are my options to get back to Australia?

Snippet: More than 100,000 Australians remain stranded in the Middle East as conflict between Iran, the US and Israel escalates. This staggering number of citizens has triggered what Foreign Minister Penny Wong describes as “a consular crisis” that leaves the government scrambling to coordinate a massive repatriation effort.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/i-m-stuck-in-the-middle-east-war-zone-what-are-my-options-to-get-back-to-australia-20260304-p5o7b9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Middle East: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Why the Iran war will accelerate China’s push to become an ‘energy powerhouse’The conflict does not pose an immediate threat to China’s oil supply, but will spur on the country’s energy security drive, analysts say.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/infographics/world/middle-east

[2026-03-04 15:33 UTC+10:00] [Baluchistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US and Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation: sources

Snippet: The prospect of Kurdish groups operating inside Iran signals US consideration for a ground uprising

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3345359/us-and-kurds-discuss-potential-iran-military-operation-sources

[2026-03-04 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: In 48 hours, Trump sent Iran’s navy to the bottom of the sea

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/in-48-hours-trump-sent-iran-s-navy-to-the-bottom-of-the-sea-20260304-p5o78f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia sends consular crisis teams to Middle East

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/australian-crisis-teams-middle-east-iran-war/106415008

[2026-03-04 15:09 UTC+10:00] [The West Report] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: International Relations and Iran ft Scott Burchill – MWM Live

Snippet: by Michael West | Mar 4, 2026 | The West Report

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/international-relations-and-iran-ft-scott-burchill-mwm-live/

[2026-03-04 15:03 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Explosions pound Tehran as death toll climbs

Snippet: March 4, 2026 15:03 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/explosions-pound-tehran-as-death-toll-climbs/

[2026-03-04 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How Iran is hitting a 'vulnerability' of Trump's via the Gulf states

Snippet: Donald Trump's decision to strike Iran might, in hindsight, be seen as a "huge miscalculation", according to one analyst. (Reuters: Nathan Howard)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/iran-hitting-trump-via-gulf-states-after-us-israel-strikes/106412880

[2026-03-04 14:51 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US compares opening strikes to ‘shock and awe’ of Iraq war: what we know on day five of Iran conflict

Snippet: US-Israeli attacks have killed at least 787 people in Iran, according to the Red Crescent Society; global markets spooked. What we know on day five of war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/04/us-israel-iran-war-update-latest-news-day-five

[2026-03-04 14:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Airline, travel industries scramble with fallout

Snippet: The airline and tourism industries scrambled to deal with the fallout from the escalating US and Israeli air war against Iran, while governments rushed ‌to bring stranded travelers home from the Middle East following the cancellation of more than 20,000 flights in recent days.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686727

[2026-03-04 14:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump says US Navy could escort tankers, Iran aimed to strike first

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through a crucial Gulf shipping route, as he justified his war on Iran by saying he believed Tehran was about to strike first.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686726

[2026-03-04 14:23 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Israel hacked Tehran traffic cameras to spy on Khamenei

Snippet: Israel hacked nearly all of Tehran’s traffic cameras to spy on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei before launching an attack to kill Iran’s supreme leader.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/israel-hacked-tehran-traffic-cameras-to-spy-on-khamenei-20260304-p5o7ae.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iranian drone strike killed US soldiers at hub in Kuwait port

Snippet: This image provided by Planet Labs PBC shows a Tactical Operations Center at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, June 26, 2025. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/slain-soldiers-iran-drone-strike-kuwait-7b65d5b6c3c3097e2a43972f91ae4cbf

[2026-03-04 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Snippet: Russia and China have criticised the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, with Moscow saying it had seen no evidence that Tehran was developing nuclear weapons, and Beijing demanding an immediate halt to the joint attacks.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/4/russia-china-raise-diplomatic-voices-against-us-israeli-attacks-on-iran

[2026-03-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: US says nearly 2,000 targets hit in Iran war; Trump says navy may escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: US military says strikes in the first 24 hours was nearly double the scale of the 2003 ‘shock-and-awe’ operation in Iraq; US president orders insurance to be provided for shipping in crucial waterway

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/04/iran-war-live-updates-us-israel-latest-news-strait-of-hormuz-middle-east-crisis

[2026-03-04 13:56 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'This must stop': Servos accused of profiteering as petrol prices skyrocket

Snippet: Australian oil companies are being accused of profiteering off the war in Iran as the average price of unleaded petrol surges well past $2 a litre in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane today.Half of the petrol stations in Melbourne today are charging 219.9 cents a litre, while half in Sydney have raised prices to between 217.9 and 223.9 - well in excess of the expected top of their price cycles.Brisbane had the highest average unleaded price of the three capitals, at

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/petrol-prices-surge-sydney-melbourne-brisbane-oil-companies-accused-profiteering-off-iran-war/4ff17794-f25f-442b-98ca-ac7bf0b506ce

[2026-03-04 13:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean stocks plunge 8%, circuit breakers triggered

Snippet: South Korean shares plunged more than 8 percent on Wednesday, prompting the stock exchange to temporarily halt trading on the benchmark Kospi and secondary Kosdaq markets, as risk-averse sentiment intensified following US-Israel strikes on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686698