Iran’s foreign ministry says messages are still being passed between the sides through mediators and Iran has not forsaken diplomacy, but reports that it requested negotiations are ‘fabricated’
(1st UPDATE) Washington and Riyadh say they jointly struck Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq in retaliation for drone attacks on Saudi oil targets
‘The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday’s attempted Iranian attacks on US forces based in the Middle East,
says the US Central Command
Iraq is seeking to diversify its oil export channels and maintain flexibility in marketing its crude amid the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Critics say Trump has ignored key lessons from previous post-9/11 wars, including the risks of long-term engagements and the importance of international support, leading to a conflict that lacks public backing and has strained relations with allies
As of March 1, 2026, several Middle Eastern countries have closed or restricted their airspace due to escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran. This has led to widespread flight cancellations and rerouting for international routes between Europe, Asia, and Thailand. Thai PM Anutin Orders Evacuation Flights for Thais in Mideast Current Airspace Status Fully […]