British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has openly clashed with Donald Trump over the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, marking perhaps the most consequential disagreement between the two leaders to date. For nearly 48 hours, ministers including the Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary, struggled to articulate the government’s stance on the attacks. In the House of Commons, Starmer made his position unequivocal: the UK government “does not believe in regime change from the skies.” He criticized the American and Israeli actions as neither right nor fully lawful, while defending the decision to authorize the U.S. to use UK airbases to neutralize Iranian…
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The ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict has intensified dramatically, with the American Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, targeted by drones on Tuesday. President Donald Trump vowed a swift response, describing the military campaign as the United States’ “last, best chance to strike” against Iran. Military operations, now entering their fourth day, have expanded beyond Iran to targets in Lebanon and other Gulf nations, following attacks by Iran-backed groups such as Hezbollah. Meanwhile, U.S. forces are being reinforced in the region, although officials have not specified how long the conflict may last. Key Updates Political Developments in Iran Following the reported death of…
The ongoing conflict between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, particularly in Dubai, is creating significant uncertainty for global financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. Dubai has long been considered a safe haven and a major hub for blockchain and crypto innovation, but the recent attacks are shaking investor confidence. Experts warn that the price of Bitcoin and most altcoins could experience a sharp short-term drop as fear spreads and markets react to geopolitical risks. A potential sell-off could push Bitcoin toward $58,000, a key technical support level, before the cryptocurrency potentially recovers to higher levels around $83,000. Why Bitcoin Could Drop…
Global oil prices extended gains for a third consecutive session as the widening military confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran heightened fears of supply disruptions across the Middle East. Traders reacted sharply to growing concerns over shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for global energy flows after reports of attacks on tankers and threats to close the waterway. Oil Benchmarks Surge Market analysts warn that without a rapid de-escalation, upward pressure on prices could continue. Strait of Hormuz: A Global Energy Lifeline The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly: Iranian media reported that senior…
In less than three days, a military confrontation initially centred on Iran and Israel expanded dramatically, placing an estimated 300 million civilians across more than a dozen countries under the shadow of a rapidly escalating regional war. The conflict intensified after joint US-Israeli airstrikes targeted sites inside Iran. Officials in both Israel and the United States had anticipated retaliation missile launches, cyberattacks, and proxy assaults on US bases. What proved more destabilising was the speed and geographic breadth of the response. Within 72 hours, missile exchanges, drone strikes, and military alerts stretched beyond the original battle lines, rippling across Iraq,…
A newly reviewed intelligence assessment from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warns that Iran and its allied proxy groups could target the United States following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint US-Israeli airstrikes. The February 28 threat assessment, prepared by DHS’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis and reviewed by Reuters, states that while a large-scale physical attack on US soil is considered unlikely, Iran and its proxies “probably” pose a persistent risk of targeted retaliatory attacks, particularly in the short term. Cyber Threats Seen as Most Immediate Risk The report highlights cyber activity…
Three American fighter jets were mistakenly shot down over the State of Kuwait late Sunday in what US officials have described as an apparent “friendly fire” incident amid escalating regional conflict. According to the United States Central Command (Centcom), Kuwaiti air defences fired on three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft during active combat operations linked to the widening US-Israel campaign against Iran. All six crew members aboard the jets ejected safely and were later recovered. Officials confirmed they are in stable condition. What Happened? Centcom said the incident occurred at approximately 11:03pm ET on Sunday during a period…
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has accused the United Kingdom of taking “far too long” to allow American forces to use British airbases in military operations against Iran. In comments to the Daily Telegraph, Trump also said he was “very disappointed” in the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, over the UK government’s proposed agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The arrangement is designed to safeguard the long-term future of the joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia. Dispute over use of UK airbases Although Starmer and his ministers did not publicly oppose the…
US President Donald Trump has publicly acknowledged that additional American military fatalities are likely before the ongoing conflict with Iran comes to an end, as tensions escalate after the US‑Israel joint offensive. In a video message posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump mourned the deaths of three US service members — the first American casualties in the conflict — and made clear that further losses could occur as military operations continue. Trump’s warning reflects the growing acknowledgment within the US government that the conflict could be prolonged and costly. He suggested in remarks to international media that the campaign…
Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, has firmly denied reports circulating in the United States that Tehran attempted to restart nuclear negotiations with Washington after the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint US–Israeli attack. Larijani, who serves as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, used social media to dismiss the claims and reaffirm Iran’s stance against negotiating with the United States in the current context of armed conflict. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Larijani wrote: “We will not negotiate with the United States.” His comments came in direct response to…