15:10

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Turkish President Erdoğan says the Iran war 'must be stopped'

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told parliamentarians that ordinary Iranians are paying a heavy price for the conflict that began on Saturday 28 February, renewing his call for urgent de-escalation and offering Türkiye as a potential mediator.

12:33

View from Iran

Isfahan: Centuries-old sites damaged in U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran’s historic city

Centuries-old palaces and mosques in Isfahan, Iran’s celebrated cultural capital, lie in ruins after a series of air raids struck the city’s historic centre, leaving officials to warn of a devastating loss to both national and global heritage. AnewZ’s Touraj Shiralilou visited the city.

23:33

Middle East conflict

U.S. warns of 'most intense' day of attacks so far: Middle East conflict on 10 March

Iran and the U.S. exchanged threats on Tuesday, as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Tehran to expect the “most intense day" of attacks so far. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said “anyone who entertains the illusion of destroying Iran knows nothing of history."

20:13

Explainer

Why the Strait of Hormuz is vital for global energy and trade

The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of global concern as tensions rise following the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Tehran has threatened to block the strategic waterway, raising fears of disruption to global oil shipments and energy markets.

16:48

Airspace warning

No justification for targeting Türkiye, Erdoğan tells Iran leader in phone call

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has told Masoud Pezeshkian, his Iranian counterpart, that violations of Turkish airspace by Iran could not be justified “for any reason whatsoever.”

08:27

Turkish Politics

Ekrem İmamoğlu: 'Disrespectful protest' in court at corruption trial of İstanbul Mayor

Just under a year after being arrested and imprisoned at Silivri prison in the west of İstanbul, İmamoğlu appeared in good spirits when he arrived in court on Monday to face around 140 charges including leading a criminal organisation for profit and bribery.

23:51

Middle East conflict

Oil prices hit four year high: Latest news on the Middle East conflict on 9 March

Global oil prices reached a four year high on Monday (9 March), surpassing $119 a barrel, as conflict in the Middle East rumbled on. Meanwhile, the Turkish Military said NATO air defence systems destroyed a missile fired from Iran towards the country. 

18:19

Türkiye-Azerbaijan

Ankara rejects ‘disinformation,’ underlines strength of Türkiye-Azerbaijan ties

Türkiye’s official anti-disinformation agency has issued a statement refuting what it described as online “disinformation” and reiterating the strength of relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan.

17:43

View from Iran

Iranian officials express strong support for the country’s new leader following leadership transition

Iranian civilian and military officials have pledged their obedience to the new leader, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, with President Masoud Pezeshkian saying his leadership “will herald a new era of dignity and authority for the Iranian nation.”.

10:44

Middle East conflict

Bahrain's only oil company declares force majeure after Iranian strikes

Bahrain’s state-owned oil company Bapco has declared force majeure after an attack set the country’s only refinery ablaze. The firm says domestic supplies remain secure, but operations are disrupted by the ongoing Middle East conflict, underscoring regional energy risks.

08:18

Middle East conflict

Mojtaba Khamenei: Global reactions trail Iran’s new supreme leader, oil prices rise

Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader on Monday (9 March), signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil above $100 a barrel.

07:59

Conflict

Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills six Palestinians

 An Israeli air strike and tank shelling killed six Palestinians, including two girls, in Gaza City on Sunday (8 March) in two separate attacks, local health officials say.

22:37

Explainer

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's next Supreme Leader?

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a hardline cleric with strong backing from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His rise signals continuity in Tehran's anti-Western policies.

18:16

SKIING

Ski Mountaineering European Championship in Azerbaijan wraps up final day

After days of high-altitude competition and fierce rivalries and despite challenging conditions in Shahdag, Europe’s top athletes pushed to the summit in one final test of endurance before the competition finished.

08:33

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

More missiles are fired across the Middle East - Sunday 8th March

Trump says the United States "don’t need people that join wars after we’ve already won," targeting his criticism at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Israel continues to fire missles at strategic sites in Iran and Gulf regions report more strikes from Iran.

20:56

Middle East conflict

Trump threatens further strikes against Iran: All the latest news on the Middle East conflict on Saturday

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to expect further strikes on Saturday (7 March). In a post on social media, he said Iran would be 'hit very hard'. His comments came a week into the conflict with Iran, which has spread across the Middle East.