Iran Iran says nuclear sites hit after Israel warns attacks 'will escalate' Israel struck several nuclear sites in Iran on Friday, hitting uranium and heavy water facilities with no reported radiation leak, as both sides trade fresh threats amid reports of Washington-Tehran talks. 27 March 2026
No Comment Iran releases strike images from US–Israeli attacks as war fears escalate Iran published new images on Friday showing damage at two sites in Tehran and north west province, after overnight US–Israeli strikes intensified pressure on the country’s leadership and infrastructure. 27 March 2026
USA Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to 6 April Speaking at a Cabinet meeting earlier on Thursday, Trump denied he was desperate for a deal to end the war, insisting that Tehran was keen to come to the table. 26 March 2026
World News Spain approves €5 billion package to curb impact of Iran war The European Union's fourth-largest economy has in recent years registered growth rates far higher than its peers, notably thanks to domestic consumption, tourism and exports. 26 March 2026
Europe News Iran and Ukraine wars 'very much interlinked' by Russia, Kallas warns "We can't forget about Ukraine," High Representative Kaja Kallas has said as the war in the Middle East leads the geopolitical agenda at G7 meeting. 26 March 2026
USA Trump says US operations in Iran war 'extremely ahead of schedule' US envoy Steve Witkoff said there were "strong signs" Iran could be convinced to make a peace deal, confirming that Washington had passed a 15-point plan to Tehran through mediator Pakistan. 26 March 2026
Iran IRGC navy chief Tangsiri killed in 'lethal operation,' Israel says The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes and before the war carried around a fifth of global oil supply and key liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf. 26 March 2026
Iran Trump says Tehran negotiators ‘begging’ for US deal to end Iran war Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran is “begging” for a deal as both sides trade demands, amid intensifying airstrikes and the Strait of Hormuz closure continuing to drive oil prices higher. 26 March 2026
USA Trump to 'unleash hell' if Iran doesn't make deal, White House says The United States and Iran are still engaged in peace talks, Karoline Leavitt said, despite Iranian state media saying Tehran had rejected Washington's plan to end the war. 25 March 2026
Iran Iran spurns US' 15-point plan and escalates attacks on Israel and Gulf Tehran claimed on Wednesday it has rejected a US ceasefire plan, as it ramped up attacks on Israel and Gulf states and proposed its own terms, including reparations and control of Hormuz. 25 March 2026
Europe News UK police arrest two men over arson on Jewish charity ambulances The blaze early on Monday morning in Golders Green, a London neighbourhood with a large Jewish community, consumed four ambulances belonging to the volunteer organisation Hatzola Northwest. 25 March 2026
Spain Spanish PM warns Iran war 'far worse' than Iraq in 2003 Sánchez said the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 had failed to achieve its goals and instead made life worse for ordinary people. 25 March 2026
Iran Trump says US in negotiations with Iran 'right now' to end war On Monday, Trump claimed his administration has been negotiating with Iran "for a long time" and believes a deal to end the war is close, saying Iran "means business." 24 March 2026
Business Portugal could declare an energy crisis — but what does that mean? An existing energy crisis scenario allows the government to act directly in limiting prices, but this can only happen after an EU-level decision. 23 March 2026
Iran Trump gives ultimatum to reopen Strait, Iran threatens to retaliate US President Donald Trump said it would 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours. Iran threatened retaliation on US and Israeli energy infrastructure if its own became targeted. 22 March 2026
World News Iran attack on the Diego Garcia base: its location and strategic role Iranian forces have attempted a missile strike on the UK-US base of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, previously thought to lie beyond the range of Iran's missiles. 21 March 2026
Iran Iran says Natanz nuclear site was hit in US-Israeli attack US President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East, even as the United States deploys more troops and warships to the region. 21 March 2026
Iran Tehran issues global threat as Israel's regime kill list grows Israel eliminated three top Iranian commanders on Friday as it continues its relentless strikes on Tehran's repression forces, with help from ordinary Iranians who are rising up against the regime. 20 March 2026
No Comment Nowruz in Tehran: Crowded markets dispte ongoing airstrikes Iran’s capital Tehran showed signs of cautious activity on 19 March 2026 as residents prepared for Nowruz, despite ongoing US-Israeli strikes that have disrupted daily life since 28 February. 20 March 2026
Iran Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over refusal to join naval force The death toll has risen to more than 1,300 people in Iran, more than 1,000 people in Lebanon, 15 in Israel and 13 US military members in the region. Millions of people in Lebanon and Iran have been displaced. 20 March 2026