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Gulf attacks continue as Iran says Trump 'killed' de‑escalation chance

Trump vowed Iran would be hit “very hard” as he hailed the US campaign. Tehran warned it is ready for escalation, while Israel claimed near total control of Iranian skies.

Iran

Russia allegedly gave Iran intel to help it strike US military

Russia is one of a small number countries that maintains friendly relations with Tehran, which has faced years of isolation over its nuclear programme and its support of proxy groups across the Middle East.

Business

Iran's Gulf energy site strikes rattle markets, raise recession fears

Iran’s apparent erratic strikes all over the Gulf and now Azerbaijan, together with its stranglehold of the vital Strait of Hormuz, have resulted in a growing strain on the world’s global energy supplies with incalculable consequences ahead.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan says it stopped Iranian terror attack plot

Baku said it foiled Iranian-linked terror plots on four key sites, including a major pipeline and Jewish community targets, as tensions with Tehran sharply escalate.

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Iran

Iran security forces issue shoot-to-kill orders amid growing unrest

Amid escalating tensions in Iran, two senior security officials have issued chilling threats to Iranian citizens, warning that both protesting minors and thieves could face death under new shoot-to-kill orders.

Business

Oil prices jump after Qatar warns disruption could push crude to $150

Oil prices surged on Friday after warnings from Qatar that the war will force Gulf to stop energy exports "within days".

United Arab Emirates

UAE intercepts over 1,000 drones since start of Iran war

Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports after another night of massive aerial attacks at the United Arab Emirates, as explosions from interceptions were heard every 20 seconds on Friday morning.

Europe News

Europol warns of elevated terrorism threat in EU amid Iran conflict

Several EU countries, including France and Germany, have increased security measures as authorities fear potential attacks linked to Iranian networks or extremist actors.

The Cube

Did you spot these fake videos about the Iran war?

The escalation between Iran, Israel and the US has prompted a wave of viral war footage online. But many of the videos gaining millions of views are misleading, wrongly captioned, lifted from video games or entirely AI-generated.

Culture news

TIME drops controversial and MAGA-misunderstood cover

The cover of TIME magazine's 23rd March issue has been unveiled, and it is not only dividing the internet but showing that even some of Trump's MAGA base aren't happy with his interventionist foreign policy.

Europe News

Seven EU ministers ask Commission to keep rules on energy pricing

Energy ministers from Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Portugal are concerned that the EU executive might change market rules, claiming the decision would undermine investments in clean power. Fears for the future of the bloc's carbon market are also growing.

United Arab Emirates

Over 1,000 drones intercepted over UAE so far as Euronews correspondent reports from the region

Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon in Dubai reports intense overnight attacks over Abu Dhabi, with air defence intercept explosions heard roughly every 20 seconds. The UAE says it has intercepted more than 1,000 drones, 196 ballistic missiles and eight cruise missiles since Saturday.

Tech News

Iran’s state media ramps up disinformation campaign, report

Disinformation is spreading on Iran’s state media outlets, a new report warns.

Europe Today

Repatriation of citizens from Middle East top priority, says Lahbib

Ahead of International Women's Day this Sunday, Hadja Lahbib told Euronews the continent is "50 years far away from equality".

Economy

US offers India 30-day waiver to buy stranded Russian oil

The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude oil currently stranded at sea, as disruptions from the Iran conflict threaten global energy supplies.

Brussels, My Love?

Celebrations and struggles this International Women’s Day

How are Iranian women coping with the conflict? Is the EU doing enough for gender equality?

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Israel: Rocket interception debris sparks fire near Tel Aviv

Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv on Thursday after Iranian missiles were fired towards central Israel. No injuries were reported, though debris from intercepted rockets started a fire in a residential area.

Europe Today

Commissioner Lahbib and Swedish Migration Minister react to Iran war

Watch Europe Today as we bring you the latest developments and reactions to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Live from 8 am Brussels time.

Iran

Trump wants 'unconditional surrender' as Israel hits Khamenei's bunker

Israel's military says the week-long strikes have destroyed most of Iran's missile launchers and air defences as US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warned that Washington's attacks are "about to surge dramatically".

Iran

US sinks key Iranian warships as Israel launches broad wave of strikes

US forces say they have sunk over 30 Iranian ships and hit missile and space command sites by early Friday.

The Iran war refers to the ongoing military confrontation involving Iran, Israel and the United States, with fighting and tensions spreading across the region — stay up to date on the latest developments as the situation unfolds