Military movements indicate Trump is considering Iran ground operation
The US is moving military assets to the Middle East that are key to providing support for ground troop operations.
Palestinian citizens of Israel demand better protection against missiles
At least 15 people have been killed by attacks in Israel since the war on Iran started late last month.
Three San Diego warships carrying 2,500 Camp Pendleton Marines en route to Middle East – San Diego Union-Tribune
- Three San Diego warships carrying 2,500 Camp Pendleton Marines en route to Middle East San Diego Union-Tribune
- US Sends Another 2,500 Marines to Iran as Ground Option Emerges in War Military.com
- US to deploy thousands of additional troops to the Middle East, officials say Reuters
- 2nd Marine Expeditionary Unit of around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues CBS News
- 2,200 more Marines, 3 Navy ships likely headed to Middle East: Officials abcnews.com
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says enemy ‘defeated’ in audio message
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has released an audio message for the Persian New Year.
Ex-minister Gamboa targeted in Costa Rica’s first extradition to the US
A former Supreme Court justice, Celso Gamboa was accused by the US of using government connections to traffic cocaine.
US says it struck alleged drug trafficking vessel in Pacific, killing two
In an initial statement, the US military said three people survived the strike but did not offer additional details.
Why the US wants to protect Iran’s oil and gas – Vox
- Why the US wants to protect Iran’s oil and gas Vox
- Iran war latest: Iranian ballistic missiles fired at Diego Garcia joint UK-US military base, say reports Sky News
- As the war – and gas prices – escalate, Trump uses Israel to deflect domestic and allied pressure CNN
- Exclusive: Qatar's energy boss says he had warned of dangers of provoking Iran Reuters
- QatarEnergy CEO says warned US, industry officials against attack on energy Al Jazeera
Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan
Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.
Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan
Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.
Will Europe be pulled into the Iran war?
Europe is under pressure as Trump pushes allies to support the Iran war. How are they responding?
‘Cowards’: Trump slams NATO over lack of support in US–Israel war on Iran – Al Jazeera
- ‘Cowards’: Trump slams NATO over lack of support in US–Israel war on Iran Al Jazeera
- Live updates: Iran war; Trump calls NATO allies ‘cowards’ for failing to help open Strait of Hormuz CNN
- Seven U.S. allies back potential Strait of Hormuz coalition Axios
- Trump Urges NATO, Asian Countries to Help Open Strait of Hormuz WSJ
- Trump calls NATO "cowards" over lack of support in Iran war Reuters
What are the risks of turning energy sites into battlefields?
Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked since early in the war on Iran.
Home Office investigates firm linked to religious sect over immigration visas
Officials understood to be investigating use of visas by company linked to Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light
The Home Office is investigating a company linked to a religious sect based in Cheshire over its use of immigration visas.
The company under investigation is linked to the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL), a sect that blends tenets of Islam with conspiracy theories about the Illuminati and aliens controlling US presidents. Followers believe the sect’s leader, Abdullah Hashem, can cure the sick and make the moon disappear. About 100 of his followers live in a former orphanage in Crewe, in the north-west of England.
Continue reading...How the Iran war threatens global food supply – NPR
- How the Iran war threatens global food supply NPR
- American farmers are feeling the squeeze The Economist
- Food prices likely to rise due to Iran war, farmers' union says BBC
- Fertilizer Shock Escalates as New Supply Risks Emerge Bloomberg.com
- Iran war-induced fertilizer shortage threatens Republicans in farm states ahead of midterms CNBC
QatarEnergy CEO says warned US, industry officials against attack on energy
QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi says he warned US of 'consequences' of attacking Iranian energy infrastructure.
Trump: No Iranian leaders left to talk to, says war going ‘extremely well’
US President Donald Trump said that Iranian leaders are “all gone” and that the White House has “nobody left to talk to.
Sri Lanka says it denied US request to land two aircraft at Mattala airport
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says request made on February 26, two days before US and Israel launched war on Iran.
Walker, Texas Ranger star and martial arts icon Chuck Norris dies at 86
A six-time karate champion and action film star, Norris was hospitalised in Hawaii on Thursday for unknown causes.
Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated
The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.
‘It makes me feel more British’: Muslims say religious diversity in the UK part of identity
Eid al-Fitr celebrated amid political furore over claims public Ramadan prayers an ‘act of domination’
On Friday morning, little space remained in Baitul Futuh mosque as thousands of people poured in to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
The south London mosque, one of the largest in Europe, offered a glimpse of the Eid al-Fitr festivities being celebrated by millions of Muslims across the UK. This year, however, a political furore around one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar has divided UK party leaders, drawn warnings of bigotry and left members of the community feeling disturbed and disappointed.
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