New U.S. Missile Hit Iranian Sports Hall and School, Analysis Shows

The Pentagon used missiles untested in combat in a deadly attack that struck civilian sites near a military compound, according to visual evidence examined by The Times and weapons experts.

By Christiaan Triebert and John Ismay

Trump Says US Could ‘Take The Oil’ in Iran, Seize Export Hub: FT - bloomberg.com

Trump Says US Could ‘Take The Oil’ in Iran, Seize Export Hub: FT  bloomberg.com

Exclusive | Trump Weighs Military Operation to Extract Iran’s Uranium - WSJ

Exclusive | Trump Weighs Military Operation to Extract Iran’s Uranium  WSJ

FirstFT: Middle East war escalates as diplomacy proves fruitless

Also in today’s newsletter: South Korea weighs new inheritance tax rules, and Indian conglomerate Vedanta to split in five

Christian Jambet, Islamic scholar: 'The true leaders of Iran are now soldiers who want to spread the Islamic Revolution beyond Iran's border'

The philosopher and member of the Académie Française, an expert on Shiite spiritualities, shares his thoughts on the ongoing war and the 'degeneration' of the Iranian regime.

Middle East crisis live: Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and could seize Kharg Island ‘easily’

US president tells Financial Times his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ but that ‘some stupid people back in the US say: “why are you doing that?”’ Full report: Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks Analysis: what the Houthis’ entry into the Iran war means for the conflict and the wider region Hello and welcome to our continuing live coverage of the Iran war and its impact on the region, the world and the global economy. Donald Trump has said his “pre...

By Adam Fulton

Iranian academic describes US-Israeli attacks on Iran’s universities

Doutaghi says the attack reflects a wider pattern and raises questions about what defines ‘legitimate retaliation'.

Trump dominates CPAC poll as conservatives rally behind agenda, back Iran action

A new CPAC survey finds strong conservative backing for Trump's agenda, with 91% supporting tariffs and 89% backing military action in Iran.

Trump reportedly warns to 'take the oil in Iran' as Tehran targets water, power plants in Kuwait

The Middle East conflict has entered its fifth week, with attacks expanding across the region and raising risks to energy and infrastructure.

Qatari news channel AI Araby condemns attack on its office

Iran’s parliamentary speaker has cautioned the United States against launching a ground invasion, warning that Tehran could intensify attacks on US allies, according to state media. Meanwhile, an American-born Israeli soldier has been killed during fighting in southern Lebanon, officials confirmed. At the same time, senior diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are gathering in Pakistan to advocate for an end to the conflict involving Iran, as the Trump administration awaits Tehran’s o...

By FRANCE24

Karoline Leavitt crashes out after NYT experts shred Trump’s ballroom plans

The planned East Wing will be 60 percent larger than the White House Executive Residence

By Graig Graziosi

Power outages in Tehran, Kabaj after shrapnel hits high-voltage tower in Alborz province

‘The Pitt’ Star Sepideh Moafi Says Her First Agent ‘Wanted Me to Change My Name’: ‘I Immediately Said F— No’

“The Pitt” Season 2 star Sepideh Moafi recently told People that her first agent told her to change her name so that she could land more roles. “When I graduated from grad school, my first agent wanted me to change my name and I immediately said, ‘Fuck no,’” she recalled. “I know actors who have […]

By Jack Dunn

Daily Briefing: Trump targets Iran oil; Pakistan pushes peace talks

By Anupama Yadav

Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq in new message; but fails to appear in person

In his latest message, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei expressed appreciation to Iraq for backing Iran during the ongoing conflict.

Trump says US could ‘take the oil’ in Iran, seize export hub: FT - straitstimes.com

Trump says US could ‘take the oil’ in Iran, seize export hub: FT  straitstimes.com

Trump considering operation to extract Iran's enriched uranium - WSJ

While the decision has not yet been made, Trump remains open to the idea, US officials told WSJ. However, he is taking into account the danger such an operation would pose to US troops.

Deal with Iran could be reached 'soon', says Trump

US President Donald Trump said that the US-Israel war against Iran has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached "soon" with Tehran.

Dar hints at US, Iran talks as quad pushes peace off-ramp

• Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt back efforts to create conditions for Washington-Tehran structured negotiations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday signalled that it could host direct talks between the United States and Iran in the coming days, as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar concluded a four-country meeting that emphasised “dialogue and diplomacy” as the only path to ending hostilities in the Gulf region. “Pakistan will be honoured to host and facilitate meaningful talks ...

By none@none.com (Baqir Sajjad Syed)

‘The Pitt’s Sepideh Moafi Told Her First Agent “F*ck No” To Changing Her Name: “I Refused”

Although Season 2 fans of The Pitt will recognize Sepideh Moafi’s name, she was faced with changing it early in her career. The actress, whose parents came to the US as Iranian refugees before she was born, opened up about the “complicated” decision for actors after her first agent tried to convince her to change […]

By Glenn Garner

Jesse Mulligan: These are the three best upmarket Indian restaurants in Auckland - NZ Herald

Jesse Mulligan: These are the three best upmarket Indian restaurants in Auckland  NZ Herald

Pakistan signals Iran-UStalks in 'coming days'

Islamabad hosts FMs of key Muslim powers, Participants agree prolonged war serves no one Beijing, UN throw weight

By Kamran Yousaf

LNG Crisis From Bad To Worse As Storm Damage Adds Weeks To Restart Of Chevron Wheatstone Plant

LNG Crisis From Bad To Worse As Storm Damage Adds Weeks To Restart Of Chevron Wheatstone Plant The perfect storm surrounding the global LNG supply chain, which hit a brick wall two weeks ago when Iranian attacks shuttered 17% of Qatar's LNG output following devastating strikes on the Ras Laffan plant, the largest in the world, just went from metaphorical to literal after storm damage to Chevron’s Wheatstone gas plant in Western Australia is hampering efforts to restart operation...

By Tyler Durden

Arab League condemns Iranian attacks, backs right of self-defence - Jordan Times

Arab League condemns Iranian attacks, backs right of self-defence  Jordan Times

Iran says its forces ‘waiting’ as US troops arrive in region

Iran's parliament speaker has warned that his country's forces were "waiting for American soldiers" as a further 3,500 US troops arrived in the Middle East.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Kuwait slams Iran aggression - Kuwait Times

Kuwait slams Iran aggression  Kuwait Times

Qatar participates in 165th Arab League Council meeting to address regional security

Qatar joined a virtual Arab League ministerial meeting on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Arab states on Sunday. Qatar participated today in the 165th session of the Arab League… (The post Qatar participates in 165th Arab League Council meeting to address regional security is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Farah AlSharif

Iran: Power cuts in several areas after "attacks" on electrical installations (Ministry) - seneweb.com

Iran: Power cuts in several areas after "attacks" on electrical installations (Ministry)  seneweb.com