07:30

Middle East Conflict

live U.S. and Iran trade threats as World focus' on reopening Strait of Hormuz - Middle East conflict on 3 April

Iran has rejected claims it has been weakened, vowing instead “more crushing” attacks against the United States and Israel. President Masoud Pezeshkian also warned that Israel is fabricating threats about Iran, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed affecting the global energy market.

07:27

Middle East Conflict

Trump signals final phase of Iran war in national address but gives no timeline, warns of heavy strikes

Iran is “essentially… no longer a threat,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (1 April), signalling what he described as the final phase of the war with Iran. In a televised address from the White House, Trump stated the U.S.-led campaign "Operation Epic Fury" was nearing completion.

14:48

Energy supply

U.S. petrol prices top $4 a gallon amid Iran conflict and energy market turmoil

The U.S. national average retail price of petrol rose above $4 a gallon for the first time in over three years on Monday (30 March), according to GasBuddy data, as the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran continued to roil global energy markets.

21:00

Middle East conflict

Houthis launch missiles into Israel as death toll climbs after a month of war - Saturday 28 March

The involvement of Yemen’s Houthis has heightened regional tensions as the Iran-aligned group joins the conflict. The U.S. says it is hopeful of holding talks with Iran in the coming days, while Tehran has said that "talking and bombing is intolerable". Welcome to our live coverage of the conflict.

17:52

Energy crisis

Pakistan government steps in to shield citizens from fuel costs

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said his government will absorb a 56bn-rupee fuel subsidy to shield people from rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict.

15:44

Middle East conflict

Eurozone consumer confidence drops as Iran war fuels economic strain

Eurozone private sector growth almost stalled this month, a key survey showed on Tuesday, adding to evidence that the bloc is already feeling economic fallout from the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, with inflation rising and growth slowing.

23:46

Middle East conflict

Tehran denies any talks with U.S., while Trump claims ‘major points of agreement’ with Iran - Monday 23 March

Trump says U.S. found “major points of agreement” with Iran and has paused strikes on Iranian power plants, but Tehran denies any direct talks or negotiations, contradicting U.S. claims - latest on Middle East conflict.

12:00

Middle East conflict

Iran fires long-range missiles at U.S.-UK base for first time in war

Iran has launched long-range and intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the joint U.S.-UK military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, in what Israeli officials said was a major escalation in the war. 

09:35

Politics

UK approves U.S. use of British bases for strikes on Iranian missile

The British government gave authorisation on Friday (20 March) for the U.S. to use military bases in Britain to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

20:59

Military Balance

Pakistan and Afghan Taliban forces compared as conflict fears intensify

Tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have surged after the Taliban government accused Islamabad of carrying out an attack that killed more than 400 people, an allegation Pakistan denies. Here is how the two sides compare in military strength, from troop numbers to nuclear capability.

16:02

View from Afghanistan

China urges Afghanistan and Pakistan to hold talks and declare ceasefire

China’s special envoy for Afghanistan has begun visits to Kabul and Islamabad to mediate between the two countries, as cross-border clashes continue following Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan in February.

11:25

View from Azerbaijan

More than 600 foreign nationals evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Astara border has become a key corridor for people wanting to leave Iran. More than 600 foreign nationals have been walking through the frontier this week amid the war in the Middle East.

15:10

Middle East conflict

IAEA confirms damage to entrance buildings at Iran’s Natanz nuclear plant

Entrances to Iran's underground and previously bombed uranium-enrichment plant at Natanz have been struck as part of the U.S.-Israeli military attacks on the country, the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEZ) confirmed on Tuesday (3 March).

15:46

Middle East conflict

UK allows U.S. use of British bases for Iran defence strikes

The UK said it's allowing the U.S. to use its bases for defensive strikes against Iran amid escalating missile attacks, after a suspected drone strike hit a British airbase in southern Cyprus, causing limited damage.

14:11

Nuclear talks

Iran says Oman-mediated talks with U.S. opened well, process to continue

Iran and the United States opened nuclear talks in Oman on Friday, with Tehran calling the meeting a good start and both sides agreeing to continue discussions after returning to their capitals for consultations.

19:48

Expert View

'Iran does not want to be under threat from Trump,' former diplomat tells AnewZ

“After all these demonstrations and internal challenges, Iran does not want to put itself in a position under threat from Mr. Trump or Israel,” political analyst Melih Demirtaş said, commenting on rising U.S.-Iran tensions in the region.

09:11

Iran-U.S. tensions

FM Aragchi: Iran prepared for war but open to nuclear talks

Iran does not seek war with Israel or the United States but is prepared to respond if attacked, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday (8 January ) as economic protests sweep the country and Tehran's crackdown reportedly intensifies.

08:30

China SCO

China urges SCO 'more robust actions' for a peaceful environment

China is calling for Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states defence chiefs to "take more robust actions to jointly preserve the environment for peaceful development."