The U.S.-Iran crisis has entered its third day, with further strikes reported across the Middle East and the death toll rising. Oil prices have surged to levels last seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, raising fears of economic disruption and higher prices worldwide.
A drone strike was launched in the early hours of Monday morning against the runway of a UK military base in Cyprus currently being used by the U.S. military. No casualties were reported. The extent of the damage remains unclear.
Tensions have also emerged between London and Washington. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticised each other’s approach to the crisis over the weekend.
Mr Trump said he was “disappointed” that the UK had not joined the U.S.- and Israel-led strikes carried out on Saturday. Sir Keir said Britain would not support what he described as “regime change from the skies.”
The disagreement followed an unusual move by the UK government to publish a summary of its legal advice, which concluded that British participation in the attacks would be illegal under international law.
Speaking publicly for the first time since the escalation began, Mr Trump said U.S. forces had “knocked out” 10 ships and were conducting “large-scale combat operations” in Iran. He added that operations would continue with “full force” until what he described as threats from Iran were eliminated.
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters at the Pentagon that “the regime in Iran has changed” and that “the world is better off for it.”
Qatar said it had shot down two Iranian jets as Tehran continued retaliatory strikes across the region following the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iranian state media reported that Mr Khamenei’s wife of 62 years, Mansoureh Khojasteh, died on Monday from injuries sustained in Saturday’s strike.
Oil prices have climbed to six-year highs as the conflict has created a near-halt to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global energy supplies.
Qatar reported attacks on its oil facilities, while Saudi Arabia’s largest oil site was hit by a drone strike. Israeli gas fields have gone offline, and Iraqi Kurdistan has shut down most of its output as a precaution.
The disruption to energy infrastructure has intensified concerns about the stability of global markets as the conflict shows no sign of easing.
AnewZ correspondent Touraj Shiralilou is reporting from Tehran:
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Tensions in the region remained high on Tuesday (10 March), as the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly sharp warnings, including threats over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
The United States has designated Afghanistan a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention”, accusing the Taliban of holding American citizens to gain political concessions and demanding the immediate release of detained Americans.
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers who sought asylum, fearing persecution after refusing to sing their national anthem at an Asia Cup match.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 10th of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Tensions in the region remained high on Tuesday (10 March), as the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly sharp warnings, including threats over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
Global oil prices surpassed $119 a barrel on Monday (9 March, 2026), an almost four year high, as the Middle East conflict rumbled on.
China has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their dispute through dialogue after Chinese envoy Yue Xiaoyong met Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, as fighting between the two neighbours entered its eleventh day.
Entry and exit across the state border between Azerbaijan and Iran for all types of cargo vehicles, including those in transit, will resume on 9 March, according to a statement by the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan.
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.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, has addressed the U.N. Security Council, saying the world must consider how effective its engagement with the Taliban-run country is as millions face hunger.
British MPs have rejected a proposal to introduce an Australia-style ban on social media for under-16s, opting instead to give ministers flexible powers to impose restrictions on platforms.
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers who sought asylum, fearing persecution after refusing to sing their national anthem at an Asia Cup match.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 10th of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump called his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very good.” The two leaders spoke on Monday about the situation in Iran and other international issues.
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