High-level US-China dialogue is good for global stability
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Iran says Israel, US trying to drive wedge with neighbours
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Israel and the United States are trying to create “discord” between Tehran and neighbouring countries.
· Middleeasteye
Pope Leo XIV calls for end to US-Israel war in Iran
Cardinal Francesco Montenegro, left, and from right, Father Paolo Stacchiotti and Cardinal Baldo Reina listen to Pope Leo XIV during a visit to the parish complex of Santa Maria della Presentazione on the outskirts of Rome, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
· Nicole Winfield
Gobiernos de todo el mundo siguen de cerca sus reservas de petróleo, pero evitan usarlas por ahora
La refinería BP Whiting el lunes 9 de marzo de 2026, en Indiana. (AP Foto/Erin Hooley)
· Matt Sedensky
Iran’s new supreme leader has ties to luxe London real estate — including apartments overlooking the Israeli embassy
Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son and successor of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly amassed a portfolio of luxury London real estate since 2014.
· Emily Davis
Australia deploying aircraft, weapons and troops to Middle East
Australia will deploy a surveillance aircraft, weapons and 85 Australian troops to the Middle East after a plea for help from the United Arab Emirates as the Gulf state endures strikes from besieged Iran.
· Brittany Busch
Where do the 35 million foreigners living in the GCC come from?
Nearly 62 million people living in the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have been caught in the crossfire of the latest US-Israel war on Iran.
· Al Jazeera
Oil jumps to 2022 high on Iran war, falls after close as Russia sanctions in doubt
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· Herbie G
Iran war, surging oil prices affect consumers at the pump and beyond
Gas prices are seen on a Shell station marqee Monday, March 9, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
· Cathy Bussewitz
Macron proposes multinational mission to escort tankers after war
French President Emmanuel Macron said he is discussing a French-led initiative to escort oil and gas tankers through the Strait of Hormuz once the most intense phase of the US-Israeli war on Iran ends, the Associated Press reported.
· Middleeasteye
World leaders eye oil reserves, but so far hold off on tapping them
The BP Whiting Refinery is seen Monday, March 9, 2026, in Indiana. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
· Matt Sedensky
White House says Trump reviewing options to control oil prices
The White House said President Donald Trump is reviewing “all credible options” to stabilise oil prices after a surge since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Many US soldiers opposed to war on Iran, conscientious objector group says
A non-profit that assists conscientious objectors said its phone has been "ringing off the hook” with US service members who object to serving in the US-Israel war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Democrats file new war powers resolutions and call for public hearings on Iran strikes
Senators say Trump allies such as Hegseth and Rubio should be forced to testify to Congress on ‘unnecessary war’
· Chris Stein
Trump says US is ‘far ahead of schedule’ in Iran war: ‘Very much complete’
President Trump said the war with Iran “is very complete” and “far ahead of schedule” — as he also considers taking control of the Strait of Hormuz trade route under siege by the Islamic Republic.
· Ronny Reyes
Australia to send aircraft and air-to-air missiles to Gulf to ‘protect and defend’ civilians, PM says
Anthony Albanese announces surveillance aircraft, air-to-air missiles and supporting personnel will be deployed to the UAE after a request from their president
· Josh Butler
New footage raises likelihood the US struck an Iranian school where a blast killed at least 165
JERUSALEM — New footage shows what an expert investigative group says is likely an American Tomahawk missile hitting a compound in southern Iran, meters from the school where a deadly unclaimed blast killed over 165 people at the start of the war raging in the Mideast.
· Associated Press
WADA postpones Azerbaijan symposium due to war in neighboring Iran
MONTREAL (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency has postponed a symposium in Azerbaijan next week because of the war in neighboring Iran.
World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed
Heimo Schirgi, FIFA soccer chief event operations officer, speaks during a news conference announcing the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival soccer experience in Dallas, Monday, March 9, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
· Stephen Hawkins
World reacts to appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has never held a formal position in government, but his appointment as his late father’s successor amid the US-Israeli war on his country was not unexpected.
· Al Jazeera Staff
PM says Australia will deploy RAAF plane and missiles to Gulf to protect civilians
Anthony Albanese said the deployment was in response to a "dangerous and destabilising" barrage of missiles by Iran. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas
· Sbsaustralia
Dow bounces back from 800-point drop — but stagflation fears remain as Iran conflict continues
Stocks went on a rollercoaster ride Monday — with the Dow finishing in positive territory on upbeat comments from President Trump after plunging nearly 900 points on simmering stagflation fears.
· Taylor Herzlich
Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran projects defiance
Donald Trump says he is “not happy” with the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader.
· Ali Harb
State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions
U.S. Embassy is seen across the Tigris River in Baghdad, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
· Matthew Lee
Australia concede asilo a 5 integrantes de selección femenina iraní de fútbol
Jugadores de la selección femenina de Irán previo al partido contra Filipinas en la Copa Asia, el domingo 8 de marzo de 2026, en Robina, Australia. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image vía AP)
Iran war fuel crisis forces Pakistan to close schools, take austerity measures
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday the closure of all schools through the end of the month, and remote work for all university students and half the workforce, as his country implements steep austerity measures amid soaring global fuel prices.
· Middleeasteye
Israel’s aims likely the key determinant of Iran war’s duration
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· Bill Emmott
Trump says Iran war 'very complete' — CBS
MIAMI, Florida — President Donald Trump said Monday in an interview with CBS that the war with Iran was "very complete" and that the United States was far ahead of his initial timeline of around a month.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump and Putin discuss ‘quick’ ending to Iran war
The leaders also discussed the Ukraine conflict in a call sought by Washington, the Kremlin says
· Agence France-Presse
How major US stock indexes fared Monday 3/9/2026
The U.S. stock market careened through a manic Monday, going from a steep early loss to a solid gain as worries turned into hope that the war with Iran may not last that long.
· The Associated Press
Oman’s sultan congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said sent a message congratulating Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
· Middleeasteye
Putin says Russia can supply oil, gas to Europe as energy prices soar
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is ready to conditionally supply oil and gas to Europe as the US-Israeli war on Iran brings shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to a halt.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Lindsey Graham threatens Saudi Arabia if they do not join war on Iran
US Senator Lindsey Graham lambasted Saudi Arabia on Monday for not attacking Iran and threatened “consequences” against other Gulf countries if they do not join the US-Israeli war on Iran, which the kingdom has opposed from the outset.
· Middleeasteye
Putin and Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine wars — Kremlin
MOSCOW — Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on Monday discussed the Iran war and Ukraine conflict during a "frank and constructive" telephone call, the Kremlin said.
· Agence France-Presse
Soldado de Kentucky en Arabia Saudí es la 7ma baja de EEUU en guerra con Irán
Esta imagen, proporcionada por el Ejército de Estados Unidos , muestra al sargento Benjamin N. Pennington, de 26 años, de Glendale, Kentucky. (U.S. Amy vía AP)
· Allen G Breed
So Badenoch, Farage and Blair think the Iran war is a great idea? Hmm … | John Crace
Kemi may be all in favour, but at least economic realpolitik is forcing her to take a slightly different tack
· Johncrace
Trump ally Lindsey Graham issues threat to Saudi Arabia over Iran war
Republican senator warns of ‘consequences’ if kingdom does not join US strikes against Iranians
· Joseph Gedeon
Burke to provide update on Iranian soccer team, Trump calls PM
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· Courtney Gould
Oil soars 25%, gold drops, as Iran war jolts global commodity markets - DailyNews
Crude prices surged yesterday (9) morning as investors weighed the prolonged impact of the war in Iran on energy supplies.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Politics live: Tony Burke to give statement about Iranian footballers; EU to sign defence partnership with Australia
Home affairs minister in Queensland after dramatic night in which five female players were granted asylum. Follow updates live
· Martinfarrer, Luca Ittimani, Caitlin Cassidy
Iran war drives oil prices above $100 a barrel for first time since 2022 - DailyNews
Global oil prices surged past $100 (£74, AU$142) a barrel for the first time since 2022 as fallout from the US-Israel war with Iran continues to wipe 20m barrels of oil from the market each day.
· Gayan Abeykoon
'Sharp spike' in anti-Muslim posts on X since US-Israel war on Iran, study shows
There has been a "sharp spike" in anti-Muslim posts on Elon Musk's X platform since the US and Israel began their joint war on Iran on 28 February, a social media monitor revealed on Monday.
· Middleeasteye
Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian women’s soccer team
Iran players react during their national anthem ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP)
· R J Rico
US warns Iranians to stay home amid continuing airstrikes - DailyNews
The US military warned civilians in Iran on Sunday to stay home as the United States and Israel continued their airstrikes against Iran’s weapons systems.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s next supreme leader - DailyNews
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been selected as Iran’s next supreme leader.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump says Iran 'war is very complete,' talks to Putin: Reports
President Donald Trump on Monday told a CBS News reporter that the war against Iran could be over soon, and separately spoke to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a call about the war, according to the Kremlin.
· Dan Mangan
WHO warns Iran war poses growing public health risks
The head of the World Health Organization has warned that the US-Israeli war on Iran is creating serious public health risks across the region.
· Middleeasteye
What is the US endgame in Iran, as the war escalates?
More than two decades after the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, the United States, alongside Israel, has launched a war against Iran that has now entered its second week. Yet as the missile strikes on Iran mount, so do the shifting and at times contradictory positions articulated by US President Donald Trump on wha…
· Abid Hussain
Concerns Iran war will cause inflation spike
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· Tim Swanston