UAE slams Iran’s ‘terrorist attack’ as missiles target Abu Dhabi’s Habshan gas facility, Bab oil field: Calls it ‘dangerous escalation’ amid war with US-Israel

Gulf on Edge: UAE Condemns Missile Attack on Habshan and Bab Field Amid Iran vs US-Israel War The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong condemnation of what it described as a “terrorist attack” by Iran targeting the Habshan gas facility and the Bab oil field, marking yet another escalation in the rapidly intensifying Iran […]

‘Siren has been sounded’: Bahrain urges residents to take shelter as Iran vs US-Israel war escalates

Why Are Sirens Blaring in Bahrain? Residents Urged to Seek Shelter Amidst Escalating Iran vs US-Israel War Panic and urgency gripped Bahrain as warning sirens echoed across the country, with authorities issuing an immediate advisory urging residents to seek shelter. The alert, issued by the Interior Ministry, called on citizens and residents to remain calm […]

Why Trump Keeps Saying ‘Nuclear’

Our national security reporter David E. Sanger describes how President Trump is considering a risky commando operation at an Iranian nuclear site. By David E. Sanger, Coleman Lowndes, Joey Sendaydiego, Estelle Caswell, Jon Hazell, Rafaela Balster and Whitney Shefte March 18, 2026 Source link

Iran executed Swedish citizen: Sweden FM

Sweden’s foreign minister on Wednesday said that Iran had executed a Swedish citizen, after Iranian authorities announced the first execution of a man convicted of spying since the start of its war against Israel and the United States. This was the first public announcement of such an execution since Israel and the United States launched […]

Iran: US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale

US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale US intelligence has concluded that Iran has not tried to rebuild the nuclear enrichment capacity destroyed in last year’s US and Israeli strikes, a finding that cuts against one of President Donald Trump’s central claims for the current war, according to […]

What is Jones Act? Trump waives 100-year-old shipping law for 60 days amid Iran war to ease fuel prices

US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary 60-day waiver of the century-old Jones Act, a move aimed at easing rising energy prices as global oil markets remain volatile due to escalating tensions involving Iran.The decision allows foreign-flagged ships to transport fuel and other essential commodities between US ports, a major shift from long-standing domestic […]

Joe Kent Resignation: White House says Joe Kent was not involved in Iran operation talks, reaffirms Donald Trump’s confidence in Tulsi Gabbard

White House says Joe Kent was not involved in Iran operation talks (Picture credit: AP) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday sought to contain the fallout from Joe Kent’s resignation over the Iran war. She said the former National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) chief was not involved in any discussions related to the US […]

‘Fake news’: Russia dismisses report on sharing drone technology with Iran

The Kremlin on Wednesday rejected a Wall Street Journal report claiming that Russia is sharing satellite imagery and advanced drone technology with Iran, calling the report “fake news”. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied the allegations when asked about the report, which cited people familiar with the matter. According to the Wall Street Journal, Russia has […]

Where will Iran play FIFA World Cup 2026? Tehran asks for Mexico venue, organisers refuse change

Amid the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has shown indications of being open to the suggestion of Iran playing its games in the FIFA World Cup in June in her country. Notably, Iran’s participation at the 2026 World Cup has come under doubt ever since the start of hostilities […]

‘We did a good job’: Trump hails US role in Iran war, says Tehran may take 10 years to rebuild

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the ongoing US-Israel military operations against Iran are “proceeding very well,” asserting that the damage inflicted could take at least a decade to rebuild.“The war is proceeding very well… We can’t let them have a nuclear weapon… They would have used it very gladly… We did a good […]