Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attack in US
Donald Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil as the war in the Middle East continues.
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At times, 90 per cent of Iran's oil exports move through the terminal at Kharg Island. (Reuters: Planet Labs PBC)
· Emily Clark
Iran warns of long war that would 'destroy' world economy
Iran warned Wednesday it was ready for a long war of attrition that would "destroy" the world economy, after firing on two commercial ships and threatening vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Agence France-Presse
Donald Trump’s mixed messages on Iran leave questions unanswered
More than a week into the US-Israel war on Iran, president has provided little clarity on how the conflict might end
· Hugo Lowell
Iran hits oil ships as petrol price buckles
Welcome to our coverage of the ongoing crisis playing out across the Middle East.
US responsible for deadly missile strike on Iran school, preliminary inquiry says
Strike that killed at least 175 people, most of them children, reportedly due to targeting mistake by US military planners
· Peterbeaumont
Ben Jennings on Trump and Hegseth: mission accomplished? – cartoon
Ben Jennings on Trump and Hegseth: mission accomplished? – cartoon
Food prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply chain
The war in Iran could raise global food prices as the conflict disrupts fertilizer shipments through one of the world's most critical trade routes.
· Brandon Gomez
US war on Iran will end 'soon', Trump tells Axios
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday again signaled there could be a swift ending to the war on Iran, saying there is little left in the country for American forces to attack.
· Agence France-Presse
CENTCOM warns Iran civilians to avoid ports along Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command warned Iranian civilians Wednesday to keep clear of ports used by Islamic Republic forces to launch attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Samuel Chamberlain
Iran war: Trump says he's not worried about domestic terror attack
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he's not worried about Iran executing a terror attack within the United States in retaliation for the ongoing war by the U.S. and Israel.
· Dan Mangan
Iran plans to boycott World Cup in US: ‘Under no circumstances can we participate’
Iran plans to boycott the soccer World Cup in protest at President Trump assassinating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, its sports minister announced Wednesday.
· Anthony Blair
Binance sues Wall Street Journal over reporting on Iranian sanctions
Journal reported that cryptocurrency exchange shut down internal investigation into transactions with network funding terror groups
· Sanya Mansoor
Trump says Iran war to end ‘soon’ as Israel claims no time limit
Donald Trump has said that the war with Iran may end “soon” because there is “practically nothing left” for the United States military to bomb.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war
Insurance giant Chubb will be the lead underwriter for a U.S. government-led program to provide insurance to ships making the risky transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Matt Peterson
Iran condemns new EU sanctions over alleged rights abuses
Iran has criticised a new round of European Union sanctions targeting officials over alleged human rights violations.
· Middleeasteye
Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup
A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohsen Ganji, File)
‘The shine has been taken off’: Dubai faces existential threat as foreigners flee conflict
Tens of thousands of residents and tourists have left UAE since the US and Israel started bombing Iran two weeks ago, leaving beach bars, malls and hotels eerily empty
· Hannah Ellis Petersen
IEA to release one-third of total oil reserve stock to combat energy crisis
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday that its member countries agreed to unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves, as the US-Israeli war on Iran cut off supplies from the Gulf.
· Middleeasteye
Dow sinks 400 points, oil heads to $90 as Iran war fears grip Wall Street
Stocks slipped Wednesday, with the Dow tumbling 400 points, as the price of oil gets back to rising.
· Associated Press
Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of bottling up the oil-rich Persian Gulf as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli airstrikes pounded the Islamic Republic.
· Associated Press
Aumento en el precio del petróleo provoca caída en los mercados
Operadores financieros trabajan en el piso de remates de la Bolsa de Valores de Nueva York, en esa ciudad de Estados Unidos, el martes 10 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Seth Wenig)
· Stan Choe
Russia Helping Iran With ‘Advanced Drone Tactics’ – CNN
Russia is giving Iran “specific advice” on drone tactics, CNN reported Wednesday, in a sign of more sophisticated support than previously reported, even as officials in the Trump administration have sought to downplay the alleged information sharing.
· The Moscow Times
Photos of beachgoers in UAE where oil tankers and cargo ships line up in Hormuz Strait
A man walks along the shore as oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
· Altaf Qadri
Iran: Funeral procession held in Tehran for military officials
In the Iranian capital, thousands took to the streets to mourn officials killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, state media reported on Wednesday.
· AfricaNews
Iran war and Hormuz shock fuels cost-of-living crisis across South Asia
When tensions erupted around the Strait of Hormuz in early March, the impact was felt far beyond the Gulf’s narrow shipping lanes.
· Middleeasteye
Iran fires back at bases, trade ships
DUBAI/TEL AVIV — Iran fired anew at Israel and other targets across the Middle East on Wednesday, while at least three ships were hit in the Gulf, demonstrating that Tehran can still fight back and disrupt energy supplies despite the most intense United States-Israeli strikes yet.
· Reuters
Iran's new supreme leader injured but 'safe' – president's son
PARIS — Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is injured but “safe and sound,” the son of President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday, offering the first official explanation for why the 56-year-old has not been seen since his appointment over the weekend.
· Agence France-Presse
Macron urges swift G7 action to restore navigation in Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged Group of Seven leaders to take swift action to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Israeli-Iran war brought traffic in the crucial shipping route to a halt.
· Middleeasteye
G7 agrees to keep sanctions on Russia despite war on Iran, Macron says
G7 leaders have agreed to maintain sanctions against Russia despite the current turmoil in the Middle East and its impact on global energy markets, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday. Speaking after a call with G7 leaders, Macron said the US-Israeli war with Iran and its consequences for oil prices d…
· Middleeasteye
Not ‘a litre of oil’ to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it will not allow “a litre of oil” through the Strait of Hormuz as the closure of the key Gulf waterway continues to roil global energy markets during the US-Israeli war on Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Nigeria: Dangote refinery supports oil distribution amid Iran war
Although it is an oil producing country, Nigeria is highly vulnerable to price fluctuations linked to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. But in order to avoid shortages, the nation can rely upon billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery in Lagos, which is capable of processing some 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
· AfricaNews
US military confirms use of ‘advanced AI tools’ in war against Iran
The United States military has confirmed using a “variety” of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the war with Iran amid growing concerns over mounting civilian casualties in the conflict.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Oman’s sultan condemns attacks on territory in call with Iran’s president
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said expressed dissatisfaction and condemned attacks targeting Omani territory during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to Oman’s state news agency on Wednesday.
· Middleeasteye
As Iran war hits trade hubs, China’s logistics firms rush for alternatives
Disrupted Middle East transit routes squeeze sector, pushing freight costs higher and pressuring supply chains
· Mia Nurmamat
Did the Mideast Conflict Just Rescue Russia’s War Budget?
The war triggered by the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran is driving sharp swings in global oil markets, potentially handing Russia an unexpected revenue boost despite Western sanctions over its war in Ukraine.
· Moscow Times Reporter
Jimmy Kimmel on Pentagon splurging on doughnuts: ‘Is this My 600lb Defense Department?’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s mixed messaging on Iran, the Melania documentary and a ‘cult’ of Maga footwear
· Guardian staff
Russia giving Iran 'specific advice on drone tactics', CNN reports
Russia is providing Iran with advanced drone warfare tactics developed during its war in Ukraine, according to a Western intelligence official cited by CNN.
· Middleeasteye
IEA agrees to record release of emergency oil reserves to calm surging prices
It will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its members’ emergency reserves
· Associated Press
Countries must seek energy independence through renewables and nuclear, says John Kerry
Former US secretary of state says oil shock driven by war in Iran highlights dangers of reliance on fossil fuels
· Fiona Harvey
Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· CNN
UN aid chief urges ‘humanitarian exemptions’ to get aid through Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher warned on Wednesday that the US-Israeli war on Iran was impacting aid supply routes and urged all parties to ensure “exemptions for our humanitarian supplies”. “I’m worried that actually further escalation will damage other supply routes,” Fletcher told reporters in Geneva, …
· Middleeasteye
Trump le sigue diciendo a Estados Unidos que va ganando en Irán en una guerra sin un final claro
El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump habla en la Conferencia de Asuntos de Miembros Republicanos, el lunes 9 de marzo de 2026, en Trump National Doral Miami en Doral, Florida. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Aamer Madhani
US has ‘no plan’ for Iran war and Strait of Hormuz, senators say
Democratic senators said on Tuesday night that the US has “no plan” for the war on Iran, after President Donald Trump’s administration conducted a two-hour behind-closed-doors briefing for the Senate Armed Services Committee.
· Middleeasteye
‘Doomsday’ plane again spotted flying low over California — as Iran tensions rocket
The ominous “Doomsday” plane has been spotted flying over California — for the second time in two months.
· Ross O'Keefe
US has ‘no plan’ for Iran war and Strait of Hormuz, senators say after briefing
Democratic senators said on Tuesday night that the US has “no plan” for the war on Iran, after President Donald Trump’s administration conducted a two-hour behind-closed-doors briefing for the Senate Armed Services Committee.
· Middleeasteye
IEA agrees to release 400 million barrels of oil to address Iran war supply disruption
The International Energy Agency on Wednesday agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil to address the supply disruption triggered by the Iran war, the largest such action in the organization's history.
· Sam Meredith, Spencer Kimball
US dropped charges against Turkey’s Halkbank in Hamas hostage deal, court documents show
Washington has dropped a multibillion dollar case against Turkish state lender Halkbank for violating sanctions against Iran after Ankara helped secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in 2025.
· Middleeasteye
Thousands of pets being abandoned in Dubai as owners flee over Iran war
RSPCA say animals could become ‘hidden victims’ of conflict as charities in Gulf city report being overwhelmed
· Helena Horton