Global Headlines
From air strikes to boots on the ground? US-Israel campaign against Iran escalates
Trump mulls ground troops in Iran, says operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks
Trump warns of new 'big wave' of strikes on Iran, does not rule out troops on ground
'This is not endless,' US defense chief Hegseth says amid fears of wider war in Middle East
‘Duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest’: Starmer defends UK position on Iran
Iran war "different situation" to US Venezuela operation as could take up to five weeks
Middle East
Trump says Iran war projected to last 4 to 5 weeks, could go ‘far longer’
In latest statement, Trump says US was 'very nearly under threat' from Iran, drawing immediacy of attacks into question.
Why QatarEnergy’s LNG production halt could shake up global gas markets
Qatar supplies 20 percent of the world's LNG. If that's off the table, countries must scramble for the remaining gas.
Trump: this was the best chance to strike Iran’s ‘sick and sinister regime’
US President Donald Trump outlined the objectives of the US-Israeli attack on Iran.
France to increase nuclear warheads, lend nuclear aircraft to Europe allies
Macron's 'advanced deterrence' will be a nuclear-security relationship with key allies distinct from NATO arrangements.
‘This war might push Iran to a bomb faster.’
Former US diplomat Henry Ensher warns future Iranian leadership may see a nuclear deterrent as a defensive necessity.
How the US hit Iran with a banned AI
Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains the dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic over how AI should be used in warfare.
Asia Pacific
‘Like sitting ducks’: Fear and uncertainty mount for Southeast Asians stranded in Middle East
‘Missiles explode right above you’: Chinese citizens stranded amid Iran war share harrowing experiences
Indonesia’s offer to mediate US-Iran conflict seen as ‘bold’ but ‘unrealistic’
With Thais 'addicted to salt', is country's planned sodium tax the antidote?
Crew member killed after projectile hits tanker off Oman, manager says
Trump says 48 leaders killed in strikes on Iran, and new leaders want to talk
Africa
Ethiopia marks battle of Adwa anniversary amid rising tensions with Eritrea
Congo-Brazzaville gears up for controversial March 15 presidential election
Guinea's Doumbouya 'in good health' advisors say after questions over ongoing absence
Deal with Israel could backfire on Somaliland's Port of Berbera amid regional upheaval
Ancient Egypt’s golden treasures dazzle London in landmark exhibition
Americas
Some Middle East flights resume, but thousands of travelers are still stranded by war
Trump defends Iran strikes, offers objectives for military operation
His remarks are the first public ones to reporters since the U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran began Saturday despite weeks of talks designed to stave off a conflict.
U.S., Israel's war with Iran widens. And, Texas primaries test Latino support for GOP
Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, widening the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran into Lebanon. And, Texas primaries could test if Latino support for the GOP remains strong after 2024's gains.
A 4th U.S. soldier has died as the war with Iran further engulfs the region
The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as strikes intensified, Iran-backed groups stepped up attacks and a fourth U.S. service member was killed in action.
Hezbollah strikes Israel as American and Israeli planes pound Iran
Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran on Monday.
7 key points in U.S.-Iran relations since 1953
The U.S. and Iran have a long history of tensions, including a CIA-led campaign to topple Iran's prime minister in 1953 and the taking of American hostages in 1979.
Morning news brief
U.S. and Israel continue attacks against Iran, three American service members killed and Trump says more deaths are "likely," Iran targets Gulf states and U.S. bases as retaliation.