Iran Iran launches new barrages targeting central Israel and wider region Iran fired advanced missiles at central Israel in the early hours of Wednesday, killing two people, as it looks to avenge the killing of two of its top security officials. Several countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iraq have also reported new attacks from Tehran. 18/03/2026
No Comment Iran: Images show devastation in Tehran after suspected Israeli strikes Iran has seen fresh damage across Tehran after reported strikes hit several districts, including Shahrak-e Gharb and Javadieh. 17/03/2026
Germany Spies among us: Iran's secret services threaten dissidents in Germany Threats, espionage, attempts to syphon information via messaging apps: according to authorities, Iranian secret services are trying to spy on the diaspora and Tehran regime's opponents in Germany. Those affected feel intimidated amid pressure on their families back home. 17/03/2026
Iran Leaving NATO is 'something we should think about,' Trump says On Monday, Trump warned that NATO faces a "very bad future" if allies didn't respond to his call to create an international naval police force to keep the key waterway open. 17/03/2026
Iran Israel announces new strikes across Iran, expanded attacks in Lebanon Early attacks were traded as the US and Israeli war on Iran pushed through into day 18. The UAE reported that its air defences were working to intercept Iranian fire as Israel announced new strikes on Tehran and expanded operations targeting Iran’s Lebanon-based proxy, Hezbollah. 17/03/2026
12 minutes with Iran 'cannot be allowed to hold global economy hostage' - UAE minister UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh sent a clear message to EU governments in a Euronews interview, stating that stability in the region is closely tied to Europe’s own economic and security interests. 16/03/2026
No Comment Iranian women’s football team seen at Malaysian airport as they prepare to head home The Iranian women’s football team departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Monday, heading to Oman after several team members withdrew their asylum applications in Australia. 16/03/2026
The Cube Fact check: What do we know about the airstrike on a school in Iran? Conflicting narratives have emerged following the bombing of a school in Iran amid US-Israeli strikes in the country. The Cube breaks down satellite images and news reports that claim to show what happened. 16/03/2026
Iran Trump says unclear if Iran's leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'dead or not' Speaking in the East Room of the White House, Trump said that the “powerful military campaign” in Iran is continuing and that all of Iran’s military has been “obliterated.” 16/03/2026
Iran Trump says he is assembling coalition to police Strait of Hormuz Trump says attacks on Iran could last several more weeks despite soaring energy costs. The US president says he is assembling a coalition to help police the Strait of Hormuz and escort stranded oil vessels out to address international energy supply crises caused by the war. 16/03/2026
Lebanon Israeli strikes kill at least four in Lebanon as UN urges diplomacy Israel is fighting a second front in the war in the Middle East in southern Lebanon, against Hezbollah, alongside the air campaign against Iran it launched with the United States more than two weeks ago. 15/03/2026
United Arab Emirates UAE will oppose Iran’s 'nihilism,' minister tells Euronews For policymakers in Abu Dhabi, the ongoing crisis is viewed as another test of a development model that has enabled the UAE's rapid expansion over the past five decades. 15/03/2026
Iran Trump and Starmer discuss the reopening of Strait of Hormuz Trump’s appeal for other countries to deploy warships to help the US secure the Strait received no commitments on Sunday. Meanwhile, Germany expressed scepticism about the proposed naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling that it would not take part. 15/03/2026
United Arab Emirates Iran must not be allowed to hold economy hostage, UAE minister says In an interview with Euronews, UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh appealed to the world that Iran’s "rogue state behaviour" must not be allowed to hold the global economy hostage. 14/03/2026
Europe News French officer killed: Could this drag France into war with Iran? A deadly drone strike in Iraq has raised fears of deeper French involvement in the Iran conflict and potential attacks on French soil. 14/03/2026
Iran Iran threatens retaliation after US attack on Kharg Island Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also called on its neighbours to 'expel foreign aggressors' after Trump claimed 'many countries' will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to maritime traffic. A fifth of the world’s crude oil and LNG supplies passes through the waterway. 14/03/2026
Iran Six US crew members die in Iraq plane crash as Iran strikes continue The Iran war shows no signs of letting up after US President Donald Trump suggested that operations could last for another three to four weeks, despite global energy instabilities. Trump says neutralising the threat posed by Tehran is more important than oil prices. Follow our live coverage. 13/03/2026
Portugal Russia-linked hackers target messaging apps of European officials Portugal and Dutch agencies warn of a state-backed cyber campaign infiltrating WhatsApp and Signal of officials and journalists via AI-powered phishing. 12/03/2026
World News Iran war fuels threats to Europe's Jewish communities, experts warn Europe faces rising terror threats to Jewish communities, with synagogue attacks, foiled plots and experts warning the Iran war is fuelling radicalisation even further. 12/03/2026
Iran Iran's new ayatollah vows to block Hormuz in regime-released statement Tehran fired fresh barrages of drones and missiles early on Thursday as the Iran war nears the two-week mark. Air raid alerts were sounded in Israel as authorities warned of incoming Iranian fire, as Gulf states brace for more attacks. 12/03/2026