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Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point' as strikes continue across Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump's partner in attacking Iran, said more than half of his military aims had been achieved, but both leaders refused to put a timeline on an operation that has ignited a month-long regional war and jolted global markets.

Euronews

Pressure, not peace yet: How Saudi, UAE, Kuwait want the Iran war to go

The United States’ Gulf allies, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have reportedly urged US President Donald Trump to continue military action against Iran, arguing that Tehran has not been sufficiently weakened by the monthlong US-led bombing campaign, according to American, Gulf, and Israeli officials.

The Times of India

US attacks Iranian nuclear site while Tehran hits oil tanker off the Dubai coast

A likely strike by the United States hit the central Iranian city of Isfahan, sending a massive fireball into the sky, and Tehran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf

The Independent UK

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One of the world’s rarest whales under threat from Trump’s Gulf drilling plans

Other species, including threatened manatees and endangered sea turtles, are also at significant risk

The Independent UK

Federal 'God squad' poised to exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

Trump administration officials will soon consider exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act

The Independent UK

Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai port; spill risk flagged

A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker anchored off Dubai was targeted in a direct Iranian attack, igniting a fire and damaging its hull. This incident, involving drone strikes, follows a pattern of attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf. Dubai authorities are managing the blaze, with all 24 crew members reported…

The Times of India

Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean

Israeli airstrikes on March 7 on oil depots surrounding Tehran produced heavy smoke and acid rain

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Ukraine signs 10-year defence deal with arms producer Bulgaria, Zelenskyy says

The agreement with Bulgaria comes hot on the heels of a raft of similar deals Zelenskyy inked with partners in the Gulf.

Euronews

Islamabad talks signal emergence of new four-nation bloc in Middle East

Unlikely grouping of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey steps up efforts to broker ceasefire and curb dominance of Iran and Israel

The Guardian - UK

What are Ukraine's new Gulf defence deals? Here is what Zelenskyy signed

Ukraine signed 10-year defence partnerships with three Gulf countries as Zelenskyy toured the region over the weekend. What is there for the Gulf and what will Ukraine get in return?

Euronews

Shiite grief over attacks on Iran’s sacred cities has deep historical roots

Several Shiite communities in South Asia recently refrained from celebrating Eid as they mourned the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. From Nigeria to Kashmir – well beyond the Gulf region – the assassination has stirred deep concerns among Shiite Muslims.

The Conversation

Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's Kharg island oil hub if no deal reached 'shortly'

About 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports leave the country via the small island in the Persian Gulf's north, much of it destined for China and other Asian markets.

Euronews

Is Kuwait International Airport Open Today? Airport Still Remains Closed Due To Drone Attacks

Kuwait International Airport did not open or resume normal operations on Monday as regional conflict continued to disrupt aviation in the Gulf nation, with repeated Iranian-linked drone strikes damaging critical infrastructure including radar systems and fuel facilities.

International Business Times

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Face Potential Risks Amid Rising Gulf Tensions, Warns Jeffrey Sachs

Renowned US economist Jeffrey Sachs has cautioned that major Gulf cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi could face significant risks if the United Arab Emirates (UAE) becomes directly involved in a potential conflict with Iran. His remarks come amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region and growing alignment between…

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The Independent UK

Trump mulls seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal even as talks show progress

U.S. President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf and the United States and Israel kept up their attacks on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks

The Times of India

'Dubai could be blown up': US top economist Jeffrey Sachs flags risks for UAE if it enters Iran war

Top US economist Jeffrey Sachs warned the UAE that its alignment with the US and Israel could expose Dubai and Abu Dhabi to serious threats if it enters the ongoing Iran war. He criticized the Abraham Accords as an "invitation for disaster," arguing that overreliance on American security guarantees is…

The Times of India

Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain 'fighting back': Trump claims Gulf nations '100% on US side' against Iran

President Trump declared Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain are fully aligned with the US against Iran, stating they are "100% on our side." He noted these Gulf nations were surprised by Iran's missile and drone attacks but are now fighting back effectively. The ongoing conflict, now in its…

The Times of India

A shadow war? The Shia-Sunni equation behind Iran's Gulf attacks

For decades, West Asia had learned to live with tension. Proxy battles, covert strikes, deniable operations and quiet escalations had defined the region’s uneasy equilibrium. But what unfolded in recent weeks broke that pattern. Iran did not just respond to the joint strikes by the United States and Israel, it…

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The Guardian - UK

Trump is contemplating the sheer folly of boots on the ground in Iran. How did it come to this?

After the anguish of Iraq and Afghanistan, it’s almost unthinkable the US would again send troops to the Middle East – but its president is desperate and narcissistic, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Times of India

'Provided satellite images': Zelenskyy alleges Russian link behind Iranian strikes on US bases in Middle East

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russia captured satellite images of US air bases in the Gulf region, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, “multiple times” ahead of an Iranian attack.

The Independent UK

Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shipping

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the monthlong war in the Middle East and claimed they launched missiles toward Israel

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy drums up defence agreements with Gulf states on countering missiles and drones

Ukraine leader says signs with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, with one to come with the United Arab Emirates, as Iran presses aerial campaign against neighbours. What we know on day 1,495

Fortune

Dollar dominance is reinforced by the global oil trade, but the Iran war could give rise to the 'petroyuan' as U.S. security shield weakens

"The world saves in dollars in large part because it pays in dollars," Deutsche Bank said.

The Guardian - UK

BBC Arabic defended as lone voice in region for giving ‘Israeli perspective’

Exclusive: World Service director Fiona Crack says platform pursues stories ignored by the Gulf’s state-owned media

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as Kyiv seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iran’s attacks while the war in the Middle East rages on

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