How the Iran War Narrowed Flight Corridors Between Europe and Asia

One of the few paths left between the two continents threads through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, as global conflicts complicate aviation logistics.

By Yan Zhuang

Rituals of survival in Tehran

War feels like something that should have been left behind in a more brutal century

From black rain to marine pollution, the war in Iran is an environmental disaster

In this week’s newsletter: with US-Israeli strikes hitting oil refineries, military bases and nuclear facilities, monitors are warning that the conflict will have devastating effects • Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here If the first casualty of war is the truth, the environment can’t come far behind. The black rain that fell across Tehran two weekends ago was perhaps the most symbolic symptom of a litany of environmental devastation being wrought on Iran by the US-I...

By Damien Gayle

Iran does not need to close the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt it

The real risk lies not in closure, but in disruption in the strait’s approaches.

Trump’s Pearl Harbour ‘joke’ falls flat in Japan, Takaichi praised for response

People across Japan have recoiled in shock over US President Donald Trump’s joke about the attack on Pearl Harbour in the presence of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the White House, perceiving the incident as an insult to a long-time ally of Washington. On the other hand, Takaichi has received praise for her measured response even as she stiffened visibly over Trump’s comments at the joint press conference in the Oval Office on Thursday. In response to a question from a Japanese reporter ab...

By Julian Ryall

Drone defense in the Iran war: What can Ukraine offer?

As the Iran war continues apace, Ukraine's hard-won expertise in countering drone swarms is sparking interest around the world.

Are Trump and Netanyahu in sync on war? The split on the gas field attack suggests not

Netanyahu said that Israel "acted alone" and that he's agreed to Trump's request that Israel hold off on any further attack on Iran's giant gas field

By Sam Mednick

Indian killed in Riyadh due to ‘recent events of March 18’, says Embassy

The Indian embassy said that it is in contact with the deceased’s family and local authorities but the circumstances regarding the Indian national’s death remain unclear

'Rockets flying around': Middle East war leaves England cricket short of Dukes balls

Dukes, a manufacturer that has been in operation since 1760, supplies red balls for Test and first-class cricket in England. Around 4,000 to 5,000 balls are produced for each summer season, which begins on April 3.

'India can end ongoing war': RSS chief calls for global harmony as Iran war escalate

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asserted that India possesses the capability to end the Middle East conflict, noting global recognition of its peace-promoting role. He attributed wars to selfish interests and dominance, advocating for harmony and India's traditional philosophy of interconnectedness to restore global balance through dharma.

By TOI NEWS DESK

Israel-Iran War: Netanyahu admits South Pars strike, hints conflict may end soon

By Divya A

1 more Indian killed amid US-Iran war, Riyadh death takes toll to 6

MEA also informed that fifteen rescued Indian crew members of MT CGC Vishnu oil tanker are expected to arrive on March 20

Kuwait refinery hit as Iran says it has ‘no concern’ over missile production - The Straits Times

Kuwait refinery hit as Iran says it has ‘no concern’ over missile production  The Straits Times

Jerusalem’s Muslims despair as access to Al-Aqsa Mosque denied amid US-Israeli war on Iran

Hundreds of Muslim worshippers held Eidul Fitr prayers at the gates of Jerusalem’s Old City on Friday, with Israel closing access to the Al-Aqsa mosque and other holy sites over its war on Iran. “Today, Al-Aqsa has been taken from us. It’s a sad and painful Ramazan,” Wajdi Mohammed Shweiki, a silver-haired Palestinian man in his 60s, told AFP. “It’s a catastrophic situation for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for Palestinians in general and for all Muslims across the globe.” Since Israel and th...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Israel strikes across Iran, kills IRGC spox., damages at least 130 infrastructure sites

Video footage shared by N12 News appears to show explosions in the Iranian capital, while also reporting strikes in other Iranian cities, including Parchin, Kerman, Arak, and Bandar-e Lengeh.

Donald Trump's 'Truths': How Social Posts Are Waging Iran Narrative War

Trump's Truth Social blasts narrate the Iran war like no leader before - viral diplomacy over secret scribbles. NATO flip-flops, Israel deflections, oil chaos all combine his "narrative airstrikes" as India and the world brace for risk escalation an

How Iran’s Shahed drones are reshaping the economics of war

A seemingly modest weapon has become a symbol of shifting military power: Iran’s Shahed‑136 drone. Currently used by Iran's ally Russia in Ukraine and by Iran in the Middle East, the weapon represents a new type of warfare that focuses on affordability and mass production rather than technological sophistication.

By Jan van der Made

Seoul sticks to cautious line as allies condemn Iran over Hormuz

South Korea maintained a cautious stance as of Friday amid mounting pressure from Washington and its allies over the Strait of Hormuz, even as key partners including Western nations and Japan issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s actions, from which Seoul was notably absent. A Foreign Ministry official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Seoul is closely monitoring the situation but refrained from elaborating on its diplomatic communications. “We are fully aware of the situation, but

By The Korea Herald

Israel launches more attacks on Iran as crisis deepens; and how Netanyahu’s Putin-style tactics will backfire badly

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At the edge of the war, an uneasy calm: dispatches from the Armenia–Iran border

As civilians trickle across the border, some seeking security others returning home, local residents are feeling the economic consequences.

By Marut Vanyan

Displacement, bombs and air raid sirens weigh on Mideast Eid celebrations

Long seen as the region's safe havens, Persian Gulf nations have been the target of Tehran's retaliatory strikes following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran from Feb. 28.

Israel strikes 'decimated' Iran as war roils markets

Iran launched multiple rounds of missiles towards Israel, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the Islamic republic has been "decimated" by war.

War in Iran threatens fresh food-price shock across developing world

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards spokesperson killed in joint US-Israel strikes

Ali Mohammad Naini, the spokesperson and deputy head of public relations for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been killed in strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, Iranian state television reported on Friday. (Reuters)

By Newsroom

Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated' as Tehran keeps up retaliatory fire

‘We are winning and Iran is being decimated,’ Benjamin Netanyahu said at a press conference.

FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches

Palestine Football Association reported allegations of discrimination by the IFA to FIFA

By AFP

Trump evokes Pearl Harbor in Iran strikes, irks Japan's new PM

President Donald Trump stirred historical tensions Thursday, drawing a direct parallel between U.S. strikes on Iran and Japan’s 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, leaving Japanese Prime...

Nigeria faces shake-up as FIFA mandates female coaches in women’s teams

FIFA has introduced a new regulation requiring female representation in coaching and technical roles for all women’s teams, a move expected to reshape structures in countries like Nigeria. The post Nigeria faces shake-up as FIFA mandates female coaches in women’s teams appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Aaron Cole

Displacement, bombs and air raid sirens weigh on Mideast Eid celebrations - The Daily Star

Displacement, bombs and air raid sirens weigh on Mideast Eid celebrations  The Daily Star

Israel launches new wave of attacks on Iran as crisis deepens

The conflict has killed thousands of people, spread to neighbouring nations and hit the global...

Israel-Linked Spy Scandal Hits at Slovenian Right’s Chances at Polls

Right-wing populist Janez Jansa had the ‘upper hand’ heading into Sunday’s election in Slovenia, but then he admitted meeting a representative of the private Israeli spy firm Black Cube.

By Albin Sybera

Kuwait refinery ablaze as Iran launches new wave of drone strikes

A fire erupts at Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery following Iranian drone strikes, escalating Gulf tensions and spiking global oil prices. Read More: https://punchng.com/kuwait-refinery-ablaze-as-iran-launches-new-wave-of-drone-strikes/

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Iran struck a refinery in Kuwait again, launching missiles and drones at Gulf countries – Israel bombards Tehran (Update)

WSJ: U.S. warplanes begin the battle to free the Strait of Hormuz A report by the Wall Street Journal states that this effort “is gaining new urgency as oil prices skyrocket.” Fire at a Kuwaiti refinery due to a drone raid A fire broke out at a refinery belonging to Kuwait’s state oil company following […] The post Iran struck a refinery in Kuwait again, launching missiles and drones at Gulf countries – Israel bombards Tehran (Update) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

Misplaced tears over Iranian leaders when blood flows in Nigeria, by Adekunle Adekoya

THE war in the Middle East, being fought by the United States and Israel against Iran, is still raging, and its outcomes are being felt all over the world. In the early days of the war which began February 28, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the aftermath of air strikes on selected targets […] The post Misplaced tears over Iranian leaders when blood flows in Nigeria, by Adekunle Adekoya appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

Survey: Majority of Romanians fear war risk, but over half still see country as safe

By irina.popescu0

Iranian attacks result in grave rights violations: NHRC chief - Qatar Tribune

Iranian attacks result in grave rights violations: NHRC chief  Qatar Tribune

Iran hits Kuwait refinery, Israel kills Iranian Guards spokesman as war rages on - thecitizen.co.tz

Iran hits Kuwait refinery, Israel kills Iranian Guards spokesman as war rages on  thecitizen.co.tz