UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering sending thousands of interceptor drones to the Middle East as Western allies move to bolster regional defences amid escalating tensions with Iran. This live report tracks the latest developments.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr renewed warnings to broadcasters over “fake news,” citing President Trump’s criticism of media coverage on the U.S. and Israel’s conflict with Iran.
Carr posted that broadcasters must act in the public interest or risk losing their licences. The FCC regulates radio and TV, not online or print outlets. He said “hoaxes and distortions” have eroded public trust, extending his criticism to wartime reporting.
Democrats and some Republicans have condemned Carr’s pressure campaign, while he points to polls showing widespread media distrust.
Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, including two children, during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, Palestinian health authorities reported.
A mother and father, aged 35 and 37, were shot dead in the village of Tammun, along with two of their children, aged five and seven. Two other children in the household were injured.
The Israeli military said it is investigating the incident.
The Palestinian Health Ministry also reported one Palestinian killed in a settler attack overnight on Saturday. Rights groups and medics say settlers are exploiting movement restrictions imposed during the war on Iran, with military roadblocks delaying ambulances.
Iran has detained 20 people in the northwestern province of West Azerbaijan accused of acting as informants for Israel, Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.
According to the provincial prosecutor’s office, the suspects allegedly provided location details of Iran’s military and security assets to Israel.
Iranian authorities have not released further details on the suspects or the ongoing investigation.
Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain (12 April) and Saudi Arabia (19 April) Grands Prix due to safety concerns amid the ongoing Iran war.
F1 said no replacements will be scheduled, leaving a 22-race season and a five-week gap between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix. Teams had tested in Bahrain just a month ago.
"While several alternatives were considered, it was ultimately decided that no substitutions will be made in April," F1 said in a statement released Saturday.
Switzerland has refused two US overflight requests linked to the Iran conflict, citing neutrality laws, but approved three others for transport and maintenance flights.
"The law on neutrality prohibits overflights by parties to the conflict that serve a military purpose related to the conflict. Permitted are humanitarian and medical transits, including the transport of wounded persons, as well as overflights that are unrelated to the conflict," the government said in a statement.
The U.S. Department of Defense has named the six service members who died when a military refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq on 12 March. The crew have been identified as John A. Klinner, Ariana G. Savino, Ashley B. Pruitt, Seth R. Koval, Curtis J. Angst and Tyler H. Simmons.
They were aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker, a tanker supporting ongoing U.S. operations in the region, including missions linked to Iran. Pentagon officials said the crash is under investigation, and that neither hostile nor friendly fire was involved.
The talks, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice Premier He Lifeng, aim to resolve outstanding issues in the October 2025 trade truce, including tariffs, rare earth exports, high-tech controls, and agricultural purchases. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is also attending.
Analysts say the focus is on keeping dialogue on track rather than a major breakthrough, with attention in Washington fixed on the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and global oil concerns.
China has called for continuity in talks as a “stabilising anchor.”
In an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria aired on Saturday, Zelenskyy described the claims as “100% facts,” adding that Iran has already used Russian-made Shaheds to strike U.S. bases.
Shahed drones, first developed by Iran as a cheaper alternative to missiles, have been widely deployed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late 2022. Thousands have reportedly been launched by Russian forces, while other countries - including the United States - have adopted Shahed-style drones for military use.
Although Iran pioneered the technology, Russia now manufactures its own Shahed drones, and the weapons have also been linked to attacks across the Middle East, though the precise origin of some strikes remains unclear.
At least 15 people have been killed after a strike on a factory in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, Fars news agency reports.
The facility, which manufactures heaters and refrigerators, was hit on Saturday while workers were inside, according to the agency. Iranian media have attributed the attack to forces from Israel and the United States, though neither country has officially confirmed involvement.
The strike represents a significant escalation in tensions across the region, with Iran already facing repeated attacks on its infrastructure. Details remain limited as reports continue to emerge.
The head of the World Health Organization said 12 doctors, paramedics and nurses were killed in a strike on the Bourj Qalaouiyeh primary healthcare centre in southern Lebanon late on Friday.
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said two paramedics were also killed earlier in an attack on a health facility in Al Sowana, bringing the total number of health workers killed in the past 24 hours to 14.
He described the deaths as “a tragic development” amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States may carry out further strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub, despite signs Tehran is ready to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Speaking to NBC News on Saturday, Trump said the previous U.S. strikes had “totally demolished” most of the key facility but warned more attacks could follow.
“Iran wants to make a deal, but the terms aren’t good enough yet,” he said, adding the U.S. “may hit it a few more times just for fun.”
The United States has ordered non-emergency government employees and the family members of staff to leave Oman, citing safety concerns as the conflict involving Iran continues to escalate.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer could deploy thousands of UK-made interceptor drones to the Middle East as part of efforts to strengthen regional defences against Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a report in The Telegraph.
Military officials are said to be assessing whether the “Octopus” anti-drone system - developed in the UK and currently supplied to Ukraine for use against Russian forces - could also be used to counter Iran’s Shahed drones.
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Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials are set to launch a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 March) to resolve issues in their trade truce. The discussions aim to smooth the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.
The Academy Awards nominations have been announced, with the crime drama Sinners leading the race securing a record 16 nominations ahead of the ceremony set for 15 March. The event, which honours the film industry’s top achievements over the past year, will be hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien.
Two Indian-flagged tankers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, carrying 92,700 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), are en route to India despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday (14 March).
A long-running investigation has suggested that the street artist known as Banksy may be legally named David Jones. A report indicates that Jones was previously known as Robin Gunningham, a name long associated with Banksy, before legally changing his name several years ago.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued veiled threats to Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and Hezbollah on Thursday (12 March), during his first press conference since the conflict with Iran began.
Israel and Iran continued to exchange strikes on Friday (13 March), as the U.S. and French militaries reported deaths in Iraq, and the U.N. launched a $325 million appeal to help Lebanon, where a seventh of the population have left their homes since fighting began.
A long-running investigation has suggested that the street artist known as Banksy may be legally named David Jones. A report indicates that Jones was previously known as Robin Gunningham, a name long associated with Banksy, before legally changing his name several years ago.
A widening conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has triggered escalating military strikes across the Middle East, disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and raised concerns over global energy supplies. This live report tracks the latest developments.
North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile on Saturday (14 March), Japanese and South Korean officials said. The development comes amid the joint annual U.S.-South Korea "Freedom Shield" military drills and South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's visit to Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran vowed to step up its response and the war showed no sign of ending on Sunday ( 15 March).
Two Indian-flagged tankers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, carrying 92,700 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), are en route to India despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday (14 March).
A sandstorm swept across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, worsening conditions for displaced civilians already living in fragile shelters amid the ongoing conflict, according to local reports.
A media briefing in Baku has outlined preparations for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), scheduled to take place in Baku from 17 to 22 May 2026.
A widening conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has triggered escalating military strikes across the Middle East, disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and raised concerns over global energy supplies. This live report tracks the latest developments.
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