In Iraq, the U.S. Tried to Bring Allies on Board. Not in Iran.
President Trump ordered a strike in Iraq without public briefings, UN backing or allied coordination, leaving partners to clean up the aftermath; a similar push on Iran was pursued without any coaliti
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Scoop: Witkoff to brief bipartisan group of senators Tuesday on Iran
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will meet a small bipartisan Senate group in a classified briefing to discuss the unfolding war in Iran, giving lawmakers a rare real‑time window into President Trump’s next s
4 Iran pressure points to watch this week - Axios
The U.S.‑Israel campaign is tightening the no on Tehran, but Iran still holds strategic cards that could spark a wider regional flare‑up. While Washington pushes for a diplomatic exit, Tehran’s willin
Trump's summit delay casts pall over US-China trade truce
President Trump’s request to postpone his Beijing summit with Xi, driven by the Iran conflict and a Supreme Court tariff ruling, casts a shadow over the recently‑reaffirmed US‑China trade truce, thoug
UAE briefly closes airspace as West Asia conflict escalates
Iran and Israel’s missile‑drone exchange has forced the UAE to briefly shut its airspace, while oil markets wobble as the Strait of Hormuz faces fresh attacks, showing how the regional war is spilling
Vietnam Asks Japan, South Korea For Help Accessing Crude Oil Supplies
Vietnam, with one of the region’s tiniest oil reserves, is pleading with Japan and South Korea for crude assistance as the Iran‑Iran war threatens supply chains. The request sits amid a broader Asian
Trump seeks to delay China summit as Vance denies ‘wedge’ over Iran war
President Trump has asked China to postpone his March 31 Beijing summit as the Iran‑Israel war drags on, signaling a tactical shift in his foreign agenda. Vice‑president JD Vance, who has voiced doubt
UAE Holds 19 Indians Over Fake Social Media Posts - Gulte
The UAE has detained 19 Indian nationals and a British citizen for posting or sharing alleged fake content about the Iran‑Israel conflict, a move echoed by NDTV, BBC and CNN that underscores the Gulf
UAE briefly closes airspace as West Asia conflict escalates
Iran and Israel’s missile‑drone exchange has forced the UAE to briefly shut its airspace, while oil markets wobble as the Strait of Hormuz faces fresh attacks, showing how the regional war is spilling
Thailand offers Iran food for plastic pellets, fertiliser
Thailand’s commerce minister says Bangkok will trade food and raw materials with Iran and other Middle Eastern states to secure safe passage for its vessels returning with plastic pellets and fertiliz
Sudan’s devastating war rages on as regional rivalries deepen
Sudan’s civil war continues to devastate the country, while rival Gulf states and Iran clash over influence; the escalating Iran‑Israel tension could force these foes to pause their feud and revive ta
Operation Epic Fury’s Tomahawk Fires: An Open-Source Counter
U.S. Central Command’s open‑source data reveals a surge of Tomahawk launches against Iran, a trend verified by Naval News. Defense analysts warn this sustained strike campaign could heighten regional
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.
North Korea Launches Massive Ballistic Missile Barrage Amid South Korea-US Drills
North Korea fired ten ballistic missiles during joint South Korea‑US drills, a dramatic show of force meant to seize global attention as world powers juggle multiple crises. Meanwhile, South Korean Fo
Inside Qeshm, Iran’s underground missile fortress and geological marvel
Qeshm Island, Iran’s 1,445‑km² “underground missile city,” sits at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz, turning a tourist‑filled geological marvel into a strategic linchpin in the US‑Israel‑Iran war. Re
Trump seeks to delay China summit as Vance denies ‘wedge’ over Iran war
President Trump has asked China to postpone his March 31 Beijing summit as the Iran‑Israel war drags on, signaling a tactical shift in his foreign agenda. Vice‑president JD Vance, who has voiced doubt
United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran - AP News
The UAE shut its airspace for a few minutes after simultaneous Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Tehran, underscoring the kingdom’s precarious position amid a widening regional flare‑up. While Tehran ram
Is the Ice Finally Breaking in Bangladesh-India Relations?
Within days of the BNP taking power in Dhaka, senior security officials from Bangladesh and India met in Delhi, signaling a tentative thaw in a historically fraught relationship. The talks, focused on
Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk
Trump remains unshaken even as a swift end to the Iran conflict looks increasingly unlikely, and every U.S. option—military, cyber or diplomatic—carries the danger of a wider regional war and heighten