17:09

Middle East Conflict

live IDF warns Hezbollah over military activity in hospitals, ambulances: Middle East conflict on 14 March

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.

13:19

School Blast

Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam, mayor calls it deliberate attack

An explosion lightly damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam early on Saturday (14 March) in what the city’s mayor described as “a deliberate attack against the Jewish community.”

23:19

Middle East Conflict

Six U.S. service members killed in Iraq plane crash: Middle East conflict on 13 March

All six U.S. service members aboard a plane that crashed in western on Iraq on Thursday have died, the U.S. military confirmed on Friday (13 March). Meanwhile, one French soldier was killed in a drone attack in the Erbil region of northern Iraq, President Emmanuel Macron announced.

19:47

Middle East Conflict

Netanyahu's veiled threat to Iran's new Supreme Leader in first remarks since conflict with Tehran began

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.

18:06

View from Iran

'Utterly unlawful': Iran slams UN resolution criticising attacks on U.S. bases

Iran reacted to the UN Security Council resolution condemning attacks on U.S. bases in regional countries, saying it neglected Tehran’s right to self-defence and demonstrated that the world body is being misused as an instrument to serve Washington’s interests.

17:08

Middle East Conflict

Third ballistic missile fired at Türkiye after sirens heard over key airbase

NATO air-defence systems in the Eastern Mediterranean “neutralised” a third ballistic missile fired towards Türkiye, the Turkish Defence Ministry said on Friday.

15:13

Middle East conflict

Fighting between Israel and Iran continues as U.S. and French militaries report deaths - Friday, 13 March 2026

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. 

14:28

Middle East Conflict

Prices soar in Turkmenistan as Iran war continues

Prices are rising sharply in Turkmenistan after the war disrupted imports from neighbouring Iran, a major supplier of fruit, vegetables, construction materials and cigarettes. Retailers and consumers warn the shortages are already driving up costs.

12:44

Gas imports

EU set to ease gas approval rules to secure supplies

The European Commission will instruct governments to be flexible in enforcing EU rules on gas imports, diplomats told Reuters on Thursday (12 March), a move likely to benefit imports from Azerbaijan.

10:12

Synagogue attack

Temple Israel attack: Suspect named as Ayman Ghazali, key details so far

Ayman Ghazali, a 41-year-old U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, crashed his truck into the hallway of a Detroit-area synagogue on Thursday (12 March) while children attended preschool. Security personnel shot him dead during the confrontation, and authorities said no one else was seriously injured.

23:59

Middle East Conflict

Strait of Hormuz blockade should continue says Iran's new Supreme Leader: Middle East conflict on 12 March

Iran should continue “blocking the Strait of Hormuz,” while the U.S. should “shut” its Middle East military bases, new Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said on Thursday in his first speech since being elected. He is still yet to appear in public, and a broadcaster read out his words.

23:50

Middle East tensions

U.S. needs to 'shut down' Middle East military bases: Mojtaba Khamenei - Thursday, 12 March

The U.S. should shut down its military bases in the Middle East, Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday (12 March). His words were read out by a broadcaster on state Iranian television.

21:42

View from Iran

Iran lays down pre-conditions for end to Israel-US war

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has set recognition of Tehran’s inalienable rights, payment of war compensation, and international guarantees against any future invasion as conditions for ending the U.S.–Israel war with the Islamic Republic.

21:03

Middle East Conflict

Iran should continue 'blocking the Strait of Hormuz' Mojtaba Khamenei says in first statement

New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said Iran should continue ‘blocking the Strait of Hormuz’ in his first statement since his election, read out on Iranian State television on Thursday (12 March).

19:58

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

15 Turkish ships in blockaded Strait of Hormuz, transport minister says

Fifteen Turkish-owned vessels remain stranded in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, Türkiye’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said on Wednesday.

07:47

Middle East conflict

World Cup: Iran pulls out of 2026 tournament after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes

Iran's Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali has announced on state television that Iran will not participate in the FIFA tournament, calling the United States a "corrupt" regime. Iran are currently grouped with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand.

23:30

Middle East conflict

'Get ready for oil to be $200 a barrel': Iran's warning to world - Middle East conflict on 11 March

“Get ready for oil to be $200 a barrel," a spokesman for the Iranian Army warned the world on Wednesday (11 March), as attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz escalated. Meanwhile, 32 countries agreed to the largest ever release of oil reserves in an attempt to reduce prices. 

21:03

Costa in Baku

EU Council president visits Azerbaijan, condemns Iran strikes, reaffirms solidarity

President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, visited Azerbaijan on Wednesday. A meeting between Costa and President Ilham Aliyev was held to reaffirm the European Union’s support amid regional security concerns, particularly following recent Iranian attacks on Nakhchivan Airport.

19:24

Middle East Conflict

UK sends HMS Dragon to Eastern Mediterranean following drone strike on Cyprus base

Britain has deployed the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean to strengthen protection for its military assets in the Middle East after a drone strike targeted a key UK air base in Cyprus earlier this month.

19:03

Oil Prices

IEA agrees record 400m-barrel oil release as Iran war disrupts global supply

Member countries of the International Energy Agency have unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to stabilise global markets disrupted by the war involving Iran.

17:12

Middle East Conflict

Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'safe and sound' after alleged attack

Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reportedly in good health and staying in a “safe place”, despite earlier reports that he had been injured during recent U.S.-Israel airstrikes, according to the country's president.

16:20

Middle East Conflict

Iran conflict slashes Middle East tourism, costing $600M daily

The escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran is already hitting the Middle East travel and tourism sector hard, with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimating losses of at least $600 million per day in international visitor spending.

14:39

Middle East conflict

British police ban planned pro-Iranian London march to prevent 'serious public disorder'

The annual pro-Palestinian al-Quds Day march in London, scheduled to take place on Sunday, has been banned by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood following warnings from the Metropolitan Police about the risk of “serious public disorder.”

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.