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Trump demands Iran surrender as Israel bombs oil depots
The US and Israel have escalated their conflict with Iran, targeting Tehran's oil infrastructure while President Trump demands unconditional surrender, asserting the war will conclude only when Iran's
Israel Strikes Tehran Fuel Depots as Iran Picks Successor
Israeli forces struck Tehran fuel depots on day nine of the US-Israeli campaign while Iran retaliated against four Gulf states and moved closer to naming Ayatollah Khamenei's hardline son as supreme l
U.S. Israel target Iran as Pakistan faces crisis
The U.S. and Israel have launched a punishing military campaign against Iran, targeting its leadership and defense capabilities, yet President Trump's stated objectives remain inconsistent. This aggre
Iran says it can fight US‑Israel war six months
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced they can sustain an intense six‑month war against the United States and Israel after Israeli strikes on a Beirut hotel and Tehran fuel sites, as regional attacks
China Warns Iran Regime Change Has No Public Support
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that any push for regime change in Iran "will find no popular support," demanding an immediate halt to military operations in the Middle East and urging all sid
Brazil, China, Russia Condemn Iran Strikes; BRICS
A rift within the BRICS bloc has emerged regarding the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, revealing a lack of unified condemnation despite Iran's membership. While **Brazil, China, and Russia** have denoun
Wang Yi warns Japan, pushes South China Sea code
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned Japan that its future relations with China depend on its choices, reiterated Taiwan’s status as an internal matter, and urged the Philippines to cooperate on a
Iran Fires Missile Waves at Israel; Most Intercepted
Iran launched at least two waves of missiles at Israel early Sunday, March 8, 2026, triggering nationwide air raid sirens; most were intercepted with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Wang Yi urges US‑China dialogue, hints at summit
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi told a Two Sessions press conference on March 8 that U.S.–China dialogue is essential to avoid miscalculations and urged both sides to prepare for high‑level talks, wh
Rockets Hit US Embassy in Baghdad as Iran War Widens
Four rockets struck Baghdad's fortified Green Zone in the first attack on the US Embassy compound since the US and Israel began striking Iran, with Iraqi officials condemning the perpetrators as rogue
Russia strikes Kharkiv, kills 10 in apartment attack
Russia launched a deadly missile strike on Kharkiv, killing at least 10 people in an apartment building, while also targeting Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions. These coordinated attacks underscore Rus
Iran Destroys $300M THAAD Radar in Jordan
Iran has reportedly destroyed a key $300 million AN/TPY-2 radar associated with the U.S. THAAD missile defense system at a Jordanian air base, dealing a significant blow to Washington's regional defen
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Father, Daughter in Khan Younis
An Israeli drone strike in Khan Younis killed a Palestinian father and his daughter on Saturday, the latest in daily strikes that have killed 640 Palestinians since the October "ceasefire" while the R
Russia Gave Iran Intel to Target US Forces
Russia has provided Iran with intelligence that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other military assets in the Middle East, according to two US officials familiar with the matte
Jakarta Protesters Condemn US Ties Over Iran War
In Indonesia’s capital, demonstrators rallied against the US‑Israeli war on Iran and demanded the president reduce ties with the United States, a protest captured by Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo that under
US-Israel Strikes Escalate on Day Eight; Iran Retaliates
US and Israeli forces escalated strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities on day eight of the conflict, killing at least 1,230 people, while Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles at Israel and targ
US Sub Sinks Iranian Frigate Days After India Naval Gala
A US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship Iris Dena off Sri Lanka on 4 March, killing at least 87 of 130 sailors — just two weeks after the frigate had been a diplomatic guest at India's flagship n
Bessent: US May Lift More Russian Oil Sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington could lift sanctions on more Russian oil, a day after issuing a 30-day waiver letting Russian crude stranded at sea continue flowing to India.
China sees Trump's Iran stance as reason to boost power
China is closely observing the US's actions in Iran, interpreting President Trump's aggressive stance and potential for war as a stark reminder of the need for increased Chinese power on the global st
Joint U.S.-Israeli Strike Kills Iran's Khamenei
A joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026, triggering Iranian missile and drone retaliation against U.S. bases in at least nine countries and pul
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