Israel Iran War

Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war

Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey told reporters that the senior Democrats on the Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees have made the requests to Republican chairmen.

US SEN. Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks to the media after hearing Congressional briefings on Iran at the US Capitol on March 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.
FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides take part in a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (not pictured) at Paphos military airport, March 9, 2026.

French President Macron promises to defend Cyprus in visit after drone attacks

Senator Lindsey Graham holding a "Make Iran Great Again" hat during a speech at the David Kempinski hotel in Tel Aviv, February 16, 2026.

Lindsey Graham urges Israel not to strike Iranian oil depots, calls on Saudi Arabia to fight

US SEN. Chris Murphy (D–CT) speaks next to his guest Fereshteh Ganjavi, an Afghan refugee and founder of Elena’s Light, during the "People's State of the Union" event ahead President Trump's State of the Union address in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026.

Democratic US senators demand war immediately end, Australia grants asylum to Iran soccer players


Iranian media push conspiracy theory on Netanyahu’s death or injury

The IRGC-linked outlet pointed to a gap in recent footage, a reported security buildup, and other fragments of public information, but offered no proof that the Israeli prime minister was killed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the nation amid Israeli strike on Iranian regime targets on March 7, 2026.

Iran may be activating international sleeper cells in wake of Khamenei assassination - ABC News

According to a law enforcement alert which ABC News reportedly reviewed, the transmission was relayed internationally shortly after former Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.

 Palestinian terrorists attend Hamas rally Solidarity with Al-Aqsa in Jabalia, northern Gaza April 7, 2023

Araghchi: Iran no longer willing to negotiate with US, shifts blame on destabilized oil production

According to Araghchi, the US has soured the potential of future negotiation by repeatedly attacking in the middle of diplomatic talks - first last year in June, and then in the current war.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026

Australia to deploy surveillance aircraft in Middle East, send missiles to UAE, Prime Minister says

Australia's military support would help the Gulf countries defend themselves against unprovoked attacks from Iran, Albanese said, stressing Australia was "not a protagonist."

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacts during a briefing during a visit to the Australian Government National Situation Room in Canberra, Australia, January 9, 2026.

Iran's tactical blunder: Strikes on third-party states give the US, Israel more allies - opinion

By attacking states that were not direct participants in planning or carrying out the February 28 strike, Tehran has pushed them toward tighter alignment with the US and Israel.

People gather as smoke rises at the Industrial Area after reported Iranian missile attacks, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Doha, Qatar, March 1, 2026

Israeli airlines to provide exit route for tourists fleeing war with Iran, Tourism Ministry says

The Tourism Ministry has opened new aviation channels for those wishing to leave the country via Israeli airlines. A dedicated emergency system has been launched for tourists in urgent cases.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026.

Israel urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian soccer players after anthem protest

Science Minister Gila Gamliel has urged Australia to provide refuge for Iranian women’s soccer players. Branded "wartime traitors" by Tehran, five players have already left the team hotel.

Iran players salute during their national anthem during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group A match between Iran and Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, March 8, 2026.

Iran war leaves Yemen's Houthis 'between a rock and a hard place' - analysis

Iran helped the Houthis for more than a decade, arming them with the know-how to build drones and ballistic missiles. Now, will the Houthis help their friends in Tehran?

A Houthi protester with a poster of Ali Khamenei demonstrates amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 6, 2026

Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei faces war pressure and narrowing support base

"The strategy in choosing a hardliner as the new leader would be to consolidate the base, but they're ending up with an increasingly small circle of supporters," said Ali Ansari.

A man holds a placard with an image of Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei with late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a gathering to support Mojtaba Khamenei, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 9, 2026.

WATCH: Israel completes 'wide-scale' wave of strikes against Tehran's regime

Earlier on Monday, the IDF revealed it had struck several long-range ballistic missiles launch sites and military infrastructure belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Smoke rises after a reported strike on fuel tanks at an oil refinery in Tehran, Iran, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 8, 2026