How the Trump Administration Justified War With Iran
Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth look on as President Trump meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the White House on March 3.
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Israel and US Strike Tehran and Beirut as War Widens
Skip next section Where is this Iran war headed? March 6, 2026 Where is this Iran war headed? After several days of warfare, US President Trump warns the regime in Tehran that "the big wave of attacks is yet to come." What happens next? Is there an exit strategy?
US-Spain Tensions Over Iran Strikes
When Donald Trump received Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House on Tuesday evening, the US president unleashed a tirade against Spain. He told reporters in the room that "Spain has been terrible," and that "we're going to cut off all trade" with the EU country.
Is Germany Being Targeted by Iranian Intelligence?
"First, I want to say that our security authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation," emphasized Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt a few days after the first US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Can Iran Sustain a Prolonged War?
Iran has prepared itself for a long war, unlike the United States, Ali Larijani, secretary-general of the Middle East nation's Supreme National Security Council, said on the third day of the US-Israel war against Iran.
Southeast Asia's Pragmatic Response to the Iran War
For most Southeast Asian countries, the immediate priority following the start of the Iran war has been to urge de-escalation and protect their citizens and migrant workers in the Middle East.
How the US-Israel–Iran War Is Reshaping Africa
Iran's presence in Africa dates back to Indian Ocean trade networks in the 16th century. From the 1960s onwards, trade ties were modernized and intensified under the country's last shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. These relations continued under the rule of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini after he seized power in 1979 and established an Islamic republic.
Iran's Women Footballers Swap Silence for Salute Abroad
As the first notes of "Mehr-e Khavaran (Eastern Sun)" rang out at the Gold Coast Stadium, nearly 13,000 kilometers (8,000 miles) from Tehran on Australia's east coast, the Iranian women's national team raised their hands to their temples in salute.
Israel and Iran Clash as Evacuations Accelerate
Skip next section Second Iranian vessel heads towards Sri Lankan waters March 5, 2026 Second Iranian vessel heads towards Sri Lankan waters A second Iranian ship is looking to enter Sri Lankan waters, one day after a US submarine sunk the Iranian warship off the island's southern coast, government ministers said.
Modi Urges Peace Amid Iran Conflict
Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know New Delhi to host global diplomats for Raisina Dialogue 2026 Indian MEA yet to comment on Iranian warship sunk in Indian Ocean PM Modi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb meet in Delhi, discuss Iran Here's what was making headlines in India on
Possible futures for Iran after a US–Israel conflict
When the US and Israel began pounding Iran on February 28, people in Tehran stood on their roofs and cheered. This reaction from Iranians was not one that one would expect, given the war'scontroversial nature under international law and how the Iranian government regards the US and Israel as bitter enemies.
Why Russia Is Not Coming to Iran's Aid
Just hours after Israeli and US bombs started hitting Tehran on Saturday, Russia's permanent representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, called it an "unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent UN member state."