President Donald Trump drew a parallel between US strikes on Iran and Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor while defending the war during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a remark that caused initial awkwardness and continues to draw scrutiny, with Trump invoking it to defend a "surprise attack" on Iran.
Qatar's Prime Minister Al-Thani, joined by Turkey's Foreign Minister, condemned Iran's attack on the Ras Laffan facility as a 'dangerous escalation' and urged immediate de-escalation, with Bahrain's king also calling Qatar's Amir to express condemnation of the Iranian aggression against Ras Laffan Industrial City.
EU leaders have pledged support for Cyprus in discussions regarding the future of British bases on the island, which have reportedly become targets for Iran following the outbreak of the Middle East crisis. Cypriot President Christodoulides specifically raised the issue at the European Council, calling for discussions with Britain on the status of the bases due to risks for Cyprus after the end of the war in the region.
Israel launched strikes on Syrian military targets, including a command center and weapons in military bases, in response to attacks on Druze civilians.
South Korean authorities acknowledged uncertainty from Iranian attacks on Qatar's energy facilities but downplayed concerns about disruptions to its liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, citing alternative sources.
Sri Lanka has refused ground access to U.S. warplanes, maintaining its close ties with both the United States, its largest export market, and Iran, a key buyer of its tea.
The ongoing Iran War poses a supply shock risk that extends beyond energy, potentially leading to production cuts, export disruptions, and slower global growth in various sectors.
The ongoing conflict in Iran is contributing to "cost-push" inflation in Japan, a type of inflation that the Bank of Japan did not desire as it seeks "demand-pull" inflation.
Ukraine's hard-won expertise in countering drone swarms is gaining international interest as the Iran war continues, offering valuable insights into drone defense strategies.
The Pentagon plans to request an additional $200 billion from Congress for the ongoing Iran war. This budget increase is reportedly facing opposition from some fiscally conservative Republicans.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was heckled and booed by protesters during a visit to Australia’s largest mosque for Eidul Fitr prayers, expressing anger over his government's stance on ally Israel’s offensive in Gaza.
Surging prices stemming from the conflict in Iran have put China on the cusp of exiting a record streak of deflation well ahead of schedule. This 'dangerous cure' for deflation is driven by the war oil shock.
Israel is reportedly pushing Hezbollah further north in Lebanon, a strategic move aimed at buying time but not necessarily guaranteeing long-term security along its northern border.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Iran is being "decimated" and it is unclear who is in charge, as Tehran sent jitters through global markets by turning its sights on Gulf…
Iran's Shahed-136 drone, used by Russia in Ukraine and by Iran in the Middle East, is highlighted as a modest yet significant weapon that is reshaping the economics of modern warfare due to its affordability.
Follow live developments in the Middle East as Israel launched further attacks on Tehran today, a day after US President Donald Trump told it not to repeat its strikes on Iranian natural gas…
War Secretary Pete Hegseth has publicly criticized media coverage of the Iran conflict as 'dishonest,' while reports indicate President Donald Trump has rebuked Israeli allies regarding a gas field bombing.
India and China are reportedly closely observing Iran's 'chokepoint' strategy around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments.
A fact-check has debunked a fake quote card circulating online that falsely attributed to Senator Hontiveros a plan to file an ICC case against Israel and Donald Trump over human rights violations.
Amidst ongoing war and bombings, the Iranian regime reportedly executed 19-year-old wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi and two other men who had demonstrated against the regime.
Sardar Azmoun, one of Iran's top soccer players, has been expelled from the national team for a perceived act of disloyalty, making his participation in the World Cup unlikely amidst internal problems in Iranian football and regional tensions.
An opinion piece analyzes Iran's multilevel blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting it is destined to fail, with its political aspect being the strongest and economic the weakest. This adds to previous reports on the Strait becoming a site of asymmetric naval war with uncertain outcomes, despite US military might.
Greek airline Aegean Airlines has announced increases in ticket prices, citing the surge in fuel costs driven by the conflict in the Middle East and the war in Iran, a development confirmed by recent reports.
Friday's Finnish newspapers cover the potential economic impact of the Iran war on Finnish wallets, alongside articles exploring happiness and the knowledge of mothers.
Monitors are warning that US-Israeli strikes on Iranian oil refineries, military bases, and nuclear facilities are leading to a devastating environmental disaster, including black rain and marine pollution.
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has fined the Israel Football Association and mandated anti-discrimination measures following a complaint from Palestine.
The ongoing Iran war is causing significant market volatility and geopolitical tensions, which have choked liquidity in India's IPO market and forced high-profile companies to postpone their offerings.
