live Missiles continue in the Middle East after Trump talks classed as 'fake news' by Iran - Tuesday 24 March

Missiles continue in the Middle East after Trump talks classed as 'fake news' by Iran - Tuesday 24 March
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing Palm Beach International Airport aboard Air Force One, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., 23 March, 2026
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The fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's comment saying he had productive talks with Iran continues. Tehran denies they have happened. Oil prices carry on rising with countries reacting. Follow the updates throughout the day.

⦿ 05:00 GMT | UPDATE

Oil prices rise again

Reuters

After intially dropping on Monday, oil prices rose overnight on ​supply fear, as Iran denied it had talks with the United States to end the war in the ‌Gulf.

Brent futures rose $4, or 4%, to $103.94 a barrel at 0400 GMT.

⦿ 04:28 GMT | UPDATE

Israel signals move to seize Lebanese territory

Reuters

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel should extend its border with Lebanon up to the Litani River deep inside the country's south. It comes as Israel bombed bridges and continues to destroy homes in the country.

⦿ 04:21 GMT | UPDATE

South Korea energy saving

Reuters

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on the country on Tuesday to join an energy saving campaign in response to concerns about oil and gas supply because of the Iran war, and said public institutions will cut back operating passenger cars.

⦿ 04:10 GMT | UPDATE

Strike kills 10 fighters in Iraq

Reuters

Airstrikes targeting a site belonging to Iraq's Shi'ite Popular Mobilization Forces in the western province of Anbar killed at least 10 fighters, including the PMF's Anbar operations commander, and wounded 30 others.

The PMF confirmed in a statement the death of its Anbar commander, Saad al-Baiji, and several of his companions. It accused the United States of carrying out the attack, saying a U.S. airstrike targeted a command headquarters while personnel were on duty.

⦿ 03:43 GMT | UPDATE

Travel chaos continues

Reuters

Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to cancel 23 flights per week across several domestic routes from April because of looming jet fuel shortages, Vietnam's aviation authority said.

Many airlines flying into Gulf hubs like Dubai have suspended some flights until May.

⦿ 03:34 GMT | UPDATE

EU chief calls for negotiated peace

Reuters

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said she was "deeply concerned" and says we all feel the knock on effects of the Strait of Hormuz being effectively closed.

⦿ 03:15 GMT | UPDATE

Japan to release backup oil

Reuters

Japan plans to start releasing oil from joint stockpiles held by producing nations in the country by the end of March, Prime Minister Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in a post on social media website X on Tuesday.

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