Iraq is caught in the crossfire of the Iran war, with attacks by both sides on its soil - AP News

Iraq is caught in the crossfire of the Iran war, with attacks by both sides on its soil  AP News

Trump says Putin may be helping Iran 'a bit'

In an interview, Trump acknowledged that the US is also helping Ukraine's government fight Russia.

To Fight Iran’s Drones, U.S. Taps Ukraine’s Hard-Earned Knowledge

As Iran has shown, warfare involves far more deadly projectiles than it once did. It’s a problem Ukraine has been dealing with for years.

By Michael Schwirtz

For Russia, Trump’s sanctions pause means more money to fight Ukraine

The Kremlin hopes the Trump administration’s move to contain oil prices sent soaring by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran will lead to further relief.

By Catherine Belton

Ukraine worries that global attention is shifting from its conflict with Russia to the war in the Middle East

Kyiv is adapting to shifting US priorities as surging oil prices and Washington's temporary approval for the sale of Russian oil stored on tankers ease economic pressure on Moscow.

Ukraine war briefing: War in the Middle East is bad news for Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy says urgent need for anti-aircraft missiles, which are used in the Gulf to counter Iranian missiles and drones. What we know on day 1,480 It is understandable the world’s attention has shifted to the Middle East, but the situation is “not good for Ukraine”, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in Paris. “There is nothing good for Ukraine in the war in the Middle East. ... It’s understandable that the attention of the world [is] moving to [the] Middle East. It’s not good for us,” the Ukrainian p...

By Guardian staff and agencies

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy concerned as U.S. suspends Russia sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to increase pressure on Russia, as the U.S. suspends oil sanctions.

By Eleanor Beardsley

Trump posts bombing video after saying US hit Kharg Island

Donald Trump shared footage of US air strikes on Iran's Kharg Island.

White House erupts over CNN report claiming Trump team underestimated Iran response on Hormuz

White House press secretary denies CNN report claiming Trump team unprepared for potential Iranian closure of Strait of Hormuz, calling it "fake news."

We are destroying Iran terrorist regime, Trump says — as it happened - The Times

We are destroying Iran terrorist regime, Trump says — as it happened  The Times

Several trains delayed after Russian attack

A number of Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) trains have been running with delays following a large-scale Russian attack with missiles and drones.

By Andrii Muravskyi

Trump can't 'drill, baby, drill' his way out of this Iran-inspired oil crisis

Oil prices have skyrocketed in the days since President Donald Trump's war on Iran began.

US moves 2,000 Marines from Japan to Middle East as Iran war intensifies

The US military has started moving at least one amphibious assault ship and more than 2,000 Marines from Japan to the Middle East as the US-Israeli war against Iran continues, according to US media reports. With the war about to enter its third week and US President Donald Trump vowing to ramp up military action against Iran, The Wall Street Journal and Fox News said on Friday the military was sending the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to the region. The assault ship Tripoli,...

By Kyodo,Associated Press

Zelenskyy meets Macron as Iran war overshadows Ukraine

The Ukrainian president is in Paris for talks with one of Kyiv's staunchest allies. The meeting comes as the US-Israeli war on Iran has removed pressure on Moscow, and derailed Ukraine peace talks.

Russian missile and drone attacks kills several in Kyiv region

Four people were killed and at least 15 injured by a combined Russian missile and drone attack in the Kyiv region overnight into Saturday, a local official said. Russia continues to launch almost daily attacks on Ukraine as US-brokered peace talks between the two nations have stalled amid the war in the Middle East.

By FRANCE 24

Missile alerts and a safe haven tested: Dubai 12 days into the Iran conflict

A man rides a scooter along a street in Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) on March 10, 2026. FADEL SENNA / AFP via Getty Images Since the war began, Dubai has seen drone strikes and falling debris from intercepted attacks. Schools and universities went remote and are now having an earlier spring break. Dubai authorities have warned residents and tourists against "spreading rumors." It's been 12 days since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and the reverberations of the war con...

The front line basements where Ukraine specializes in electronic warfare

Under the Russian invasion, Kyiv has positioned itself at the forefront of the use and downing of drones like those now employed by Iran to respond to attacks by the US and Israel

By Luis De Vega Hernández

Ukrainian drones strike oil refinery, port in Russia's Krasnodar region

Authorities said in a separate statement ‌a fire had broken out at the region’s Afipsky oil refinery after a drone struck the facility

Putin questions crucial infrastructure protection amid intensified Ukrainian attacks

Strait‑up chokehold of Hormuz: How Iran turned Middle East war into global oil supply shock

Iran has strategically prepared to leverage the Strait of Hormuz, employing asymmetric warfare with drones and missiles to disrupt global oil flows. This approach, learned from past conflicts, aims to inflict economic pain and pressure the US, rather than engage in direct confrontation. The strategy focuses on survival and demonstrating that coercion cannot force compliance.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

Four killed in Russian air attack on Ukraine - The Straits Times

Four killed in Russian air attack on Ukraine  The Straits Times

Cheap drones that fly close to ground, Russian tactics: How Iran is standing up to US, Israel

Shahed drones run on motorcycle engines and carry warheads weighing between 25 and 50kg. In some cases, they are made using materials such as styrofoam

South Korea says North fires unidentified ‘projectile’

South Korea’s defence ministry said Saturday that North Korea fired at least one “unidentified projectile” eastward, weeks after Pyongyang dismissed Seoul’s latest peace overtures as a “deceptive farce”. North Korea fired at least one “unidentified projectile eastward”, Seoul’s defence ministry said in a statement, without providing details. Pyongyang recently dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with South Korea, Washington’s security ally, describing its latest peace efforts as a “clumsy, dece...

By none@none.com (AFP)

N. Korea fires projectile as S. Korea, US conduct joint drills

North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile in an eastward direction Saturday, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, as South Korea and the United States were conducting their key springtime military exercise. The JCS said it detected the launch, without providing further details. The latest launch came as South Korea and the United States kicked off their annual Freedom Shield exercise Monday for an 11-day run. The North has long denounced the allies' combined military drills as a re

By The Korea Herald

North Korea fires possible ballistic missile

The launch came amid growing speculation of a possible meeting between leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Why Kharg Island, Iran's "Crown Jewel", Is Key In Middle East War

Spread over a meagre 20 square kilometres, Iran's Kharg island processes 90 per cent of the country's total oil exports, driving the region to the edge as the US attacked it on Friday, 15 days into the Middle East conflict.

Trump rejects Putin's proposal to move Iranian enriched uranium to Russia, end war - Axios

According to sources close to the matter, Trump had a phone call with Putin on Monday during which he rejected one of the Russian president's proposals.

Kharg Island, the fragile oil lifeline behind Iran’s war economy

A small island in the Gulf has become a flashpoint in the widening war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Kharg Island handles almost all of Iran’s oil exports – making it a vital economic lifeline for Tehran.

By RFI

Friday, 13 March 2026

Armenia * Armenia has refused Russian humanitarian aid intended for displaced Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. According to Armenian fact-checkers, the Eurasia company involved in delivering the aid had previously been linked to interference in the 2025 Moldovan elections, including the transfer of electoral bribes, some reportedly in cryptocurrencies. * Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs

By OC Media

Israeli military strikes bridge over Litani River in Lebanon

The Israeli military said it carried out an air strike on a bridge in southern Lebanon on Friday, in what appeared to be the first time in the current campaign against Hezbollah that Israel acknowledged it had targeted civilian infrastructure. The Israeli military said that the Zrariyeh bridge, which spans the Litani River, was targeted […]

Israeli military strikes key bridge over Lebanon river

Follow developments in the Middle East as Israel launches new strikes on Tehran and the US says it will temporarily lift Russian oil sanctions.

Macron pledges no 'respite' for Russia despite Mideast war

“Today Russia may believe that the war in Iran will offer it respite. It is mistaken,” said French President Emmanuel Macron as he vows to maintain pressure on Russia over Ukraine.

Lee to host France's Macron for state visit in early April - Yonhap News Agency

Lee to host France's Macron for state visit in early April  Yonhap News Agency

Trump threatens to strike Iran’s Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blocked

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to order strikes on the petroleum infrastructure of Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub unless Tehran stopped attacking vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz, a warning that could further roil markets already coping with a historic disruption in supply. Trump paired his ultimatum with a social media post saying the […]

By Newsroom

Foreign Minister Tajani to attend CEI's 30th anniversary conference, IMEC Forum

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 13 - Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is set to attend on the morning of Tuesday, March 17, a conference marking the 30th Anniversary of the Central European Initiative (CEI) which will be held at the Generali Convention Centre in the northeastern Italian city of Trieste, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a note on Friday. Later in the afternoon, the Generali Convention Centre in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia city will host the Forum of the In...

By ANSA

Moscow Summons British and French Ambassadors Over Deadly Ukrainian Attack on Bryansk

Ukraine's military said it used Storm Shadow missiles, developed by Britain and France, in the attack that killed eight people on Tuesday.

Zelensky meeting Macron in France to discuss increased pressure on Russia - The Kyiv Independent

Zelensky meeting Macron in France to discuss increased pressure on Russia  The Kyiv Independent

Trump Crosses Iran's 'Red Line' By Heavy Bombing Of Kharg Island, Endangering Energy Assets Across Region

Trump Crosses Iran's 'Red Line' By Heavy Bombing Of Kharg Island, Endangering Energy Assets Across Region In what could prove to be a major step up the escalation ladder in the two-week-old US-Israeli war on Iran, President Trump on Friday evening (notably after US market closure) announced that US Central Command had carried out a major bombing raid on Kharg Island, which handles upwards of 90% of Iran's crude oil exports. Importantly, Iran has previously warned that an attack ...

By Tyler Durden

Zelensky Meets Macron as Iran War Overshadows Ukraine - Tempo.co English

Zelensky Meets Macron as Iran War Overshadows Ukraine  Tempo.co English

South Korea to host French President Macron for April 2-3 state visit, Blue House says - The Star | Malaysia

South Korea to host French President Macron for April 2-3 state visit, Blue House says  The Star | Malaysia

Following Russian attack, some consumers in Kyiv region lose gas, heat, and electricity

In the Kyiv region, several consumers lost gas supply, heating, and electricity as a result of the Russian strike.

EU enraged by Venice Biennale allowing Russia's return amid Ukraine war - The Brussels Times

EU enraged by Venice Biennale allowing Russia's return amid Ukraine war  The Brussels Times

Iran drone kills French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan

A French soldier was killed by an Iranian drone strike in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. President Macron confirmed the death amidst rising regional tensions. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-drone-kills-french-soldier-in-iraqi-kurdistan/

By Punch Newspapers

How hard will markets be hit by the war? The “Black Swans” of March and the resilience of the Greek economy

The war does not appear likely to end soon and, as it continues, it undermines the base scenario of a short conflict, increasing uncertainty The post How hard will markets be hit by the war? The “Black Swans” of March and the resilience of the Greek economy appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

Democrats accuse Trump of aiding Russia with sanctions relief

Democrats accused US President Donald Trump on Friday of weakening pressure on Russia by easing oil sanctions amid the conflict with Iran, saying the move risks boosting Moscow's war revenues while American troops face threats of their own in the Middle East. The post Democrats accuse Trump of aiding Russia with sanctions relief appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

President Barzani, France’s Macron condemn ‘terrorist attack’ that killed French soldier in Erbil - rudaw.net

President Barzani, France’s Macron condemn ‘terrorist attack’ that killed French soldier in Erbil  rudaw.net

Iran's new leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed in first statement - the-star.co.ke

Iran's new leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed in first statement  the-star.co.ke

In debut address, Iran's Leader says war may expand further, vows retribution - Tehran Times

In debut address, Iran's Leader says war may expand further, vows retribution  Tehran Times

Lithuania to ban Russians who fought in Ukraine from entering country - LRT

Lithuania to ban Russians who fought in Ukraine from entering country  LRT

Macron Says French Soldier Killed in Iraq Attack, Several Others Wounded

Rabat – A French soldier was killed, and several others were wounded in an attack in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Thursday, condemning the incident as “unacceptable.” Macron said Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion “died for France” while stationed in the Erbil region, where French forces are deployed as […] The post Macron Says French Soldier Killed in Iraq Attack, Several Others Wounded appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Keyla Limones

US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka