Iranian ballistic missile intercepted over Lebanon, US Embassy likely target

Tensions in Lebanon remain high amid Hezbollah rocket fire toward Israel and intensified Israeli strikes across the country.

Iranian ballistic missile intercepted over Lebanon, US Embassy feared as target

Tensions in Lebanon remain high amid Hezbollah rocket fire toward Israel and intensified Israeli strikes across the country.

Iran oil shock hits global economy as early data signal stagflation risks

The US-Israeli war with Iran is showing measurable economic impact across the world.

Judge: Palestinian minor who died in Israeli prison was 'likely starved,' but case closed

Walid Ahmed, 17, died in Israel's Mediggo prison a year ago, after suffering extreme malnutrition. Investigation into his death was closed due the fact that an autopsy could not determine causal connection to his death. His body is still held by Israel

Iran names hardline ex-Revolutionary Guards commander to replace slain security chief

DUBAI, March 24 (Reuters) - Iran named a former Revolutionary Guards commander and senior figure in the hardline political faction on Tuesday to replace the powerful head of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes last week. Mohammad

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Islamabad talks offer - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad is prepared to host negotiations to stop the US-Israeli war with Iran, after mounting speculation it could act as a mediator. - G7 war

'Many see it as a war against Iran itself': A rare account from inside Iran

With foreign media banned, a four-day visit offers a rare account of daily life, war and public mood inside Iran

US-Israeli war on Iran is 'breach of international law': German president

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke on Tuesday of a "deep rift" with traditional ally the United States and said the US-Israeli war on Iran was a "breach of international law". In unusually strong comments, the German head of state said that just as there was no

Former head of Mossad research division: 'This war motivates Iran to go nuclear'

Iran toughens negotiating stance amid mediation efforts, sources say

By Alexander Cornwell and Nazih Osseiran TEL AVIV/BEIRUT, March 24 (Reuters) - Israel will occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River to create a "defensive buffer", Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday, spelling out for the first time Israel's intent to seize

EU delays April 15 proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, March 24 (Reuters) - The European Commission will no longer submit a legal proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports over Moscow's war in Ukraine on April 15 as previously planned, an updated EU legislative agenda showed on Tuesday. An EU

Modi, Trump discuss importance of keeping Strait of Hormuz open, U.S. envoy says

March 24 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Tuesday and discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, U.S. envoy to India Sergio Gor said in a post on X.

Israel says will take 'control' of security zone in south Lebanon

Israel said on Tuesday that its military would take control of south Lebanon up to the Litani River, around 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the border, as deadly strikes pounded the country. In the latest unprecedented step by Lebanese authorities since a new war erupted between

Rubio to attend G7 meeting in France to discuss Ukraine and Middle East, State Dept says

WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Group of Seven foreign ministers in France on Friday for talks on Russia's war in Ukraine and the Middle East situation stemming from the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, the State Department said. U.S.

Qatar is not directly mediating between US and Iran, ministry spokesperson says

March 24 (Reuters) - There is no direct Qatari mediation between the United States and Iran, but Doha supports all formal and informal diplomatic channels to end the war, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. President Donald Trump ​told reporters on Monday the

Israel hedges, intensifies Iran and Lebanon strikes ahead of Trump talks

Israel believes that US President Trump might soon opt to end the war, leading to a surge in Israeli strikes ahead of a potential ceasefire.

Israel's military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon, defence chief says

By Alexander Cornwell and Maya Gebeily TEL AVIV/BEIRUT, March 24 (Reuters) - Israel's military will occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, defence minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday, the first time Israel has clearly spelled out its intent to seize swathes of

'A top person': Who is the US dealing with in Iran?

He is, according to President Donald Trump, a "top person" in the Iranian system who is "most respected" and is in an unenviable position. But who is the senior figure talking with the United States on the future of Iran after over three weeks of the Israeli-US war against the

Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador as war tensions mount

Lebanon has withdrawn the accreditation of Iran’s ambassador to Beirut amid mounting tensions over Hezbollah's involvement in the Iran war.

US unpredictability impacts our interests, France army chief says

PARIS, March 24 (Reuters) - France's army chief said on Tuesday that the United States had become an unpredictable ally that was impacting France's interests and security. "We were surprised by an American ally, who remains an ally, but who is becoming increasingly

German president calls Iran war a disastrous mistake, in rare rebuke of Trump

By Andreas Rinke and Miranda Murray BERLIN, March 24 (Reuters) - The Iran war is a "disastrous mistake" that breaches international law, Germany's president said on Tuesday in an unusually blunt rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy, which he said marked a

In Lebanon's Tyre, ancient site threatened by Israeli bombs

At an archaeological site in southern Lebanon's Tyre, small signs bearing a blue and white emblem provide a symbolic shield, meant to protect the ancient ruins from bombardment. One of the oldest cities on the Mediterranean coast, Tyre is located around 20 kilometres (12 miles)

You're not fired: Trump's diplomacy with Iran is cementing regime's legitimacy

Any potential U.S.-Iran agreement may resemble prewar proposals, but joint control of the Strait of Hormuz would mark a clear victory for the regime, cementing Tehran's influence over regional security and reshaping the Middle East's geopolitical map

Russia says it would be very concerned by Iran war spillover into Caspian Sea

March 24 (Reuters) - Russia would view any spillover of the Iran conflict into the Caspian Sea "extremely negatively", Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Israel said last week its military had carried out strikes on the Iranian navy in the Caspian, hitting dozens

German minister says Trump's Iran talks announcement could mark turning point

BERLIN, March 24 (Reuters) - Germany's foreign minister said on Tuesday that he believed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement about talks with Iran could mark a turning point in the nearly month-long conflict. "Something is happening, and that's a good thing in this time

Kremlin on Reuters fiscal fund report: these issues are currently being worked out

MOSCOW, March 24 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Tuesday, when asked about a Reuters report that Russia was postponing a plan to boost long-term fiscal reserves, said that the issues were being worked out and that they were being discussed at President Vladimir Putin's meetings on

Iran arrests 466 people accused of online activity undermining national security, IRNA says

DUBAI, March 24 (Reuters) - Iranian police arrested 466 people accused of online activities aimed at undermining national security, state media reported on Tuesday, in one of the biggest security sweeps since the start of the war with Israel and the United States. Iranian media

Airstrikes on Iraq's Shi'ite PMF site kill 15 including Anbar commander

By Ahmed Rasheed March 24 (Reuters) - Airstrikes targeting a site belonging to Iraq's Shi'ite Popular Mobilization Forces in the western province of Anbar killed at least 15 fighters, including the PMF's Anbar operations commander, and wounded 30 others, security and health

Two minors arrested in connection to suspected antisemitic arson in Antwerp, Belgian official says

BRUSSELS, March 24 (Reuters) - Two minors were arrested during the night between Monday and Tuesday in connection to an arson incident in Antwerp in a suspected antisemitic act, a Belgian official told Reuters on Tuesday. (Reporting by Lili Bayer, editing by Inti Landauro)

Trump wants a deal with Iran but success of talks unlikely, Israeli officials say

JERUSALEM, March 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be determined to reach a deal with Iran aimed at ending hostilities in the Middle East, three senior Israeli officials said on Tuesday. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that they

US to continue Iran strikes, pause applies only to energy sites, Semafor reports

March 24 (Reuters) - The United States will continue its strikes on Iran, with the pause applying only to attacks on Tehran's energy sites, Semafor reported on Monday, citing a U.S. official, during what President Donald Trump has described as "productive" talks with

Manila's jeepney drivers struggle as Mideast war sends diesel cost soaring

The sun was not quite up as Eric Helera unlocked the doors of his jeepney, wiped down its two long passenger benches, and checked his brake fluid before another day ferrying Manila commuters. The makeshift minibus named Princess is part of a smoke-belching, colourfully

Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump's talk of negotiations as 'fake news'

WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV, March 24 (Reuters) - Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, the Israeli military said, after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed a threat to bomb the Islamic Republic's power grid because of what he described as productive talks

Ukraine diplomat urges strikes on Russian drone production over Iran shipments

By Andrea Shalal March 23 (Reuters) - Moscow's shipment of modernized drones to Iran made Russian drone production sites legitimate military targets, a top Ukrainian diplomat said on Monday, urging Western powers to equip Ukraine with weapons capable of hitting those sites.

Trump calls the shots on Iran, even as Netanyahu's interests diverge

The U.S. president has a track record of pairing negotiations with ultimatums as a diversion ahead of potential military action – and there is no guarantee that talks, which Tehran denies, will lead to any agreement. Meanwhile, Israel continues its attacks

Israel strikes south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah members

Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, the first attack on the Hezbollah stronghold in days, as its military said it had captured two members of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon. An earlier Israeli strike had hit the upscale, predominantly Christian

Israel pounds south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah members

A series of strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday and early Tuesday, the first attack on the Hezbollah stronghold in days, as Israel's military said it captured two members of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon. An earlier Israeli strike hit the upscale,

UK police probe attack on Jewish ambulances

London's police chief pledged Monday over 250 more officers and "highly visible" armed patrols to protect the Jewish community after an arson attack on four volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation next to a synagogue. The promise of the 264 additional officers by

White House eyes Iran’s parliament speaker Ghalibaf as potential US-backed leader, Politico reports

March 23 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is quietly weighing Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad ⁠Bagher Ghalibaf, as a potential partner, and even a future leader, Politico reported on Monday, citing two administration officials. Ghalibaf is seen by at least some in the

On Iran, Trump executes his most spectacular U-turn yet

International markets and the world at large have grown used to US President Donald Trump's abrupt reversals, but Monday's about-face on Iran was one of his most spectacular yet. Since returning to power last year, Trump has openly embraced governing "by instinct." On the

Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say

Sources told Reuters that a private phone call between the Israeli prime minister, in which he stressed that Trump could 'make history' by toppling the ayatollah regime and take revenge for Iranian efforts to assassinate him, was central in Trump's decision to strike when he did

Tehran's next top leader? The rise of Iran's hardline parliament speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf

Ghalibaf has emerged as a consequential figure amid uncertainty over the fate of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Ghalibaf, who spent decades within the establishment, has opposed nuclear weapons as un-Islamic and said Holocaust denial gives Israel leverage

Bahrain proposes UN Security Council approve use of force to protect Hormuz shipping

By John Irish PARIS, March 23 (Reuters) - Bahrain has put forward a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorise countries to use "all necessary means" - diplomatic language for force - to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz,

Exclusive-Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say

By Erin Banco, Gram Slattery and Maayan Lubell WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, March 23 (Reuters) - Less than 48 hours before the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran began, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone to President Donald Trump about the reasons for launching the kind of

Journalist who investigated Erdogan’s son jailed on 'disinformation' charges in Turkey

Human rights organizations warn Ari’s detention signals a broader campaign against journalists probing government corruption and elite networks.

US proposes Vance-Ghalibaf talks with Turkey as one intermediary: Source

Iran has yet to respond to the proposal, the source said, as the US announced it was pausing strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days.

Belgium deploys soldiers to reinforce security at Jewish sites

BRUSSELS, March 23 (Reuters) - Soldiers were deployed on the streets of leading Belgian citieson Monday to bolster security for the Jewish community, after what officials said were antisemitic attacks in Belgium and the Netherlands. The move follows an explosionthis month at a

Despite Iran's denials, Israeli officials believe the U.S. is talking to Tehran directly

Israeli officials say the U.S. is talking with the Iranian parliament speaker and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who both deny that talks are underway. A Western diplomat told Haaretz that while talks aren't taking place, the ground is being tested