Iran war is hindering global humanitarian aid efforts, groups warn
A woman stands beside her food ration after distribution of aid, in Nalemkais Village, Turkana County, Kenya, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Ngugi, File)
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Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
· Aarti Nagraj
Zelenskyy is concerned a long Iran war will hurt Ukraine
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, April 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
· Serra Yedikardes
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Both crew members of the US F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over Iran on Friday have been rescued, President Donald Trump has announced.
· RT
Trump says US officer rescued, injured but ‘will be fine’
President Donald Trump confirmed the rescue of a US weapons systems officer whose F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, calling it one of the most daring operations in US history.
· Middleeasteye
US rescues missing airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran | The National
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that the crew member who had been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued as Tehran and Washington ramped up threats ahead of a deadline over the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
· The National
Iran is using North Korean weapons against Israel, US, expert tells Fox News - report
A significant portion of Iran's ballistic missile arsenal was either directly purchased from North Korea, or includes weapons developed by North Korea, experts told Fox News Digital on Monday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
India turns to ‘trusted friend’ Russia for oil, LNG supply as Iran war energises ties
The two sides aim to keep their energy trade flowing despite sanctions while balancing against the US and China, analysts say
· Junaid Kathju
India turns to ‘trusted friend’ Russia for oil, LNG supply as Iran war energises ties
The two sides aim to keep their energy trade flowing despite sanctions while balancing against the US and China, analysts say
· Junaid Kathju
Asian countries assure Australia ‘normal supply’ of fuel will continue as Albanese focuses on averting shortages
Federal government chases supply guarantees from countries including Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan amid Iran war
· Dan Jervis Bardy
Iran stars Sardar Azmoun and Saeed Ezatolahi suffer mixed fortunes as UAE title race heats up | The National
A night that started with intrigue surrounding one Iran star ended with another seeing red as Shabab Al Ahli maintained the pace in their UAE Pro League title defence.
· Paul Radley
Iran Live updates: US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued
Journalists from The Associated Press on Saturday witnessed widespread destruction at a Shiite religious complex in Zanjan, a city in northwestern Iran.
US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, according to two U.S. officials who spoke early Sunday on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement.
· Matthew Lee
Former UN nuclear watchdog head urges stop to Trump's bombing campaign
CAIRO — A former director of the United Nations nuclear watchdog urged Gulf nations on Saturday to prevent Donald Trump from turning the region into "a ball of fire" after the US president's latest threat to Tehran.
· Agence France-Presse
US Forces have rescued missing crew member of F-15E jet downed by Iran in daring mission, intense fighting: reports
US forces have successfully extracted a downed American airman from Iran, with the rescued crew member and the special operations team now “safely out of Iran,” according to reports.
· Ariel Zilber
IRNA: Strike on petrochemical hub kills 5, wounds 170
At least five people were killed and around 170 others wounded in airstrikes targeting a major petrochemical complex in southwestern Iran, according to Iranian state media.
· Middleeasteye
Rescue ongoing for downed F-15E crew member still inside Iran, official says
A US government official said the rescue operation for a crew member of a downed F-15E fighter jet is still underway, despite the individual being located, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Iran war can increase vulnerability to human trafficking in Southeast Asia
Readers discuss the impact of the war on already struggling people, and coping with the effects of “blandemic” buildings
· Letters
Iran war can increase vulnerability to human trafficking in Southeast Asia
Readers discuss the impact of the war on already struggling people, and coping with the effects of “blandemic” buildings
· Letters
Iran's use of cluster munitions against Israel may be a war crime - Human Rights Watch
Iran's use of cluster munitions to attack Israel violates the laws of war and may constitute a war crime, according to a Monday report from Human Rights Watch.
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Trump must 'reign down hell' on Islamic regime, make his ultimatum on Iran count - editorial
“Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!” US President Donald Trump warned on Truth Social on Saturday.
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Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US President Donald Trump is considering a broader cabinet shake-up in the wake of Attorney General Pam Bondi's removal this week, as he grows increasingly frustrated with the political fallout from the war with Iran, five people familiar with internal White House discussions said.
· Korea Herald
Kuwait’s national flower becomes symbol of solidarity with forces repelling Iran attacks | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
· Asmaa Abdulhaq
Trump claims more Iranian leaders killed in Tehran strike
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Iran launches missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait after US president says regime will face ‘all hell’
· Wendy Frew
Iran war latest: Kuwait water and power plants ‘significantly damaged’ in Iranian strikes | The National
Trump warns Iran that 'all hell' will rain down as Hormuz Strait deadline nearsUN accuses Israel of destroying peacekeepers' security cameras in LebanonIRGC says Iraqi ships exempt from Hormuz restrictionsUS arrests relatives of assassinated IRGC commander Suleimani and revokes residencyUN Security Council vote on H…
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Iran war latest: Abu Dhabi's Borouge petrochemicals plant suspends operations after 'multiple fires' | The National
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· The National
Motorists encouraged to dob in servos as 93 locations fined for price gouging
Motorists are being encouraged to dob in service stations suspected of price gouging as almost 100 locations are fined in a state-wide blitz.NSW Fair Trading officers inspected nearly 1800, about 75 per cent, of the state's 2400 service stations in the past fortnight.During the operation, 93 fines were issued, 24 …
· Yashee Sharma
China aims to show global leadership with Iran war diplomacy. US appears uninterested
WASHINGTON (AP) -- China is stepping up its diplomacy on the Iran war, putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf countries and opposing a United Nations proposal to use any force necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz.
· Korea Herald
Niece of notorious Iranian Gen. Soleimani cheered Tehran’s threats, boosted regime propaganda in social posts before ICE arrest
The glitzy LA-based niece of slain Iranian terror mastermind Qasem Soleimani used her social media to spread the regime’s wartime propaganda against the US and back Tehran’s threats against Iranian expats branded “traitors” before her Friday arrest by ICE agents.
· Ariel Zilber
GOP Senator Opposes More Than 60 Days Of War On Iran Without War Declaration
In what could become a key milestone in an unpopular US-Israeli war on Iran that has the world on the edge of economic catastrophe, a Republican senator from one America's reddest states has announced his opposition to continued action against Iran beyond 60 days from the Feb 28 commencement of hostilities -- unless…
· Tyler Durden
Iran orders asset seizures for 100 accused of 'supporting enemy abroad'
Tehran's Prosecutor’s Office has ordered the seizure of assets and freezing of bank accounts of more than 100 individuals accused of “supporting the enemy abroad”, Fars news agency reported.
· Middleeasteye
Hezbollah is not fighting for Lebanon, says French UN envoy | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
· Adla Massoud
Iran warns of 'big surprise' for US, Israel
An Iranian security official warned of “a big surprise” for the United States and Israel, saying Tehran is advancing according to its plans and a “specific target bank", Fars news reported.
· Middleeasteye
Iran Allows Iraqi Ships To Use Strait Of Hormuz As Total Weekly Transits Reach Highest Since War Began
Over the past two weeks we have been chronicling the increased rate of crossing across the "blockaded" strait of Hormuz as a growing number of ships from friendly nations - whether untolled Chinese tankers or toll-paying Indian, Japanese and Korean vessels - have been making the passage. And as traffic through the H…
· Tyler Durden
Houthis claim joint attacks with Iran, Hezbollah targeting Ben Gurion Airport
Yemen’s Houthi group said it would carry out attacks on Israel in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah, with its military spokesman Yahya Saree announcing a joint operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport.
· Middleeasteye
EU acting like ‘suicide ship’ by keeping Russia sanctions – Slovak leader
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has urged the EU to lift sanctions on energy exports from Russia and resume dialogue with Moscow, comparing the bloc’s policies to a “suicide ship.”
· RT
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has urged the EU to lift the sanctions on energy exports from Russia and resume dialogue, comparing the bloc’s policies to a “suicide ship.”
· RT
US satellite firm Planet Labs announces blackout on war on Iran images
The Iran war picture blackout | Digital Dilemma
· Al Jazeera
WSJ: Trump administration weighs targeting Iran energy sites
Senior aides to President Donald Trump have in recent days justified considering Iranian energy facilities and bridges as “legitimate targets,” according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
· Middleeasteye
Ex-IAEA chief warns of 'ball of fire' in region, urges 'madman' Trump be stopped
Former International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei urged Gulf nations and the United Nations to act following President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, warning of escalating conflict.
· Middleeasteye
Iran adds Israeli power stations to target list, report says
Iran’s armed forces have decided to add two major power stations in Israel to their target bank, Tasnim news agency reported, citing military sources.
· Middleeasteye
Trump warns Iran deadline nearing, says strikes killed leaders
President Donald Trump said “time is running out” for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ahead of his 6 April deadline, warning of consequences if Tehran fails to act. The remarks come as tensions remain high over access to the key global shipping route.
· Middleeasteye
The Real Threat From The Iran War Hits Farmers, Not Fuel Pumps
Authored by Michael Wilkerson via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
· Tyler Durden
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal, search for missing airman continues
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump said Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman.
· Agence France-Presse
Elite US military rescue units race Iran’s armed nomads to find airman
Berlin/London: When Iceal Hambleton, a US air force navigator, was shot down over Vietnam more than half a century ago, any hopes of a swift rescue were quickly dashed.
· James Rothwell, Akhtar Makoii
Ukraine war briefing: Slovakia PM calls on EU to lift sanctions on Russian oil and gas
Robert Fico said ending sanctions on Russian energy imports would help tackle the energy crisis stemming from the war in Iran. What we know on day 1,502
· Guardian staff and agencies
Thailand’s US$7 billion fishing industry sinks as Iran war hits fuel costs
Half of the fleet is already docked as the fishing association warns the whole sector may ‘collapse like dominoes’
· Aidan Jones
Thailand’s fishing industry fights for survival as Iran war hits fuel costs
Half of the fleet is already docked as the fishing association warns the whole sector may ‘collapse like dominoes’
· Aidan Jones
Economic, fuel-price shocks to be felt long after war in Middle East ends, government warns
A temporary halving of fuel taxes by the federal government has helped bring down soaring retail fuel prices, which have dropped about 30c per litre for unleaded petrol in recent days. Source: AAP / Joel Carrett
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