US and Iran trade fresh strikes near Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire strains
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf bases, in the latest escalation to test a fragile ceasefire. US forces said they intercepted Iranian drones and missiles before striking radar sites on Iran's southern coast. Iran, meanwhile, fired ballistic missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain, according to the US military account.US Central Command said four Iranian drones launched towards the Strait of Hormuz were shot down because they posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. It said the US later hit coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, describing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
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Lebanon described as most active front in Israel's multi-front war
Lebanon has become the most active front in the conflict described in the supplied material as the US-Israel war on Iran. The row says Israeli forces are entrenched in south Lebanon, and that entire neighbourhoods have been reduced to rubble. It also says the situation remains central to wider regional tensions involving Israel, Iran and the United States.The supplied material dates the update to 6 June 2026 and presents it as a current analysis rather than a battlefield bulletin. It says the impasse in the wider war has turned Lebanon into the conflict's most active front. It also says US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 15:00 LONDON
Lebanon accuses Iran of using it as bargaining chip in US talks
Lebanon's president has accused Iran of using his country as leverage in negotiations with the United States, in comments made as fighting between Hezbollah and Israel continues. Joseph Aoun said Lebanon wants to stay out of the war and called on the country's people to be allowed to live in peace and dignity. He said repeated cycles of violence had left many Lebanese weary of destruction.Aoun made the remarks in an interview, according to excerpts published on Monday, and said Iran was treating Lebanon as a bargaining tool. He said: "They are using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 10:30 LONDON
US says Iran fired seven ballistic missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain in Gulf escalation
US military officials said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, in a sharp escalation of tensions across the Gulf. According to the officials, US forces intercepted six of the missiles and a seventh failed to reach its target. The exchange came after US forces also shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz.Central Command said the missile launch followed the drone interceptions and that US forces later struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island. The command said its initial assessment was that six of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 09:29 LONDON
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Iran presses U.S. to release $24bn in frozen assets as talks stall
Iran has asked the United States to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets as part of efforts to break a deadlock in negotiations, according to comments attributed to a senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader. Mohsen Rezaei said the end of the conflict depends on approval from the government of Donald Trump, describing the move as a test of confidence in the talks. The request comes as the two sides remain in a fragile ceasefire and continue to trade accusations over the terms of any wider agreement.Rezaei said Iran wants $12 billion released as soon as a provisional deal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
Azerbaijan denies claims Israeli personnel operated from its territory against Iran
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has rejected reports that Israeli military and intelligence personnel were operating from Azerbaijani territory during the ongoing Iran war. The ministry described the allegations as completely groundless and said Azerbaijan has not allowed its land to be used for actions against Iran or any other country. The denial comes amid heightened regional sensitivity over the conflict and the role of neighbouring states.Aytan Hajizada, the ministry's spokesperson and head of its press service, said Azerbaijan categorically rejected the claims mentioned in the report. He said that if evidence were provided, the authorities could consider it, but added that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 19:59 LONDON
Ireland bars Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich from entry
Ireland has barred Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, in a move confirmed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The decision was announced on Friday and follows criticism of the two ministers' conduct towards pro-Palestinian activists and their support for policies seen as displacing Palestinians. Ireland's justice ministry said immigration officers had been instructed to refuse entry if either minister seeks to visit.Martin said the ministers' actions and words amounted to "a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine". He also referred to the treatment of pro-Palestinian activists who were part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 17:59 LONDON
UN warns Middle East war and Hormuz closure are worsening global hunger
The United Nations says the war in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are worsening hunger far beyond the region. It says the disruption is pushing up the cost of food and fuel, with knock-on effects for countries already facing acute shortages. The warning comes as the World Food Programme says it is preparing for a possible supply disruption next month.The UN-linked assessment says 320 million people were already living with acute food insecurity when the World Food Programme warned in March that the situation could deteriorate further. It said as many as 45 million... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:59 LONDON
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Iran squad submits passports to US embassy in Ankara for World Cup visas
Iran's national football team has submitted passports to the United States embassy in Ankara as it seeks visas for the 2026 World Cup. The move comes as the squad prepares to travel via Turkiye and Spain before heading to its base in Mexico. All of Iran's matches at the tournament are scheduled to be played in the United States.Mehdi Taj, head of Iran's football federation, said on Friday that the process was being carried out under instructions from FIFA. He said he had discussed the visa issue with FIFA the previous day and was told to submit all passports to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:11 LONDON
Two Romanians convicted over stabbing of Iranian opposition journalist in Wimbledon
Two Romanian nationals have been found guilty of stabbing Iranian opposition journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon in what investigators believe was an attack carried out on behalf of the Iranian regime. The verdict was returned by a jury at Woolwich Crown Court, where the pair were convicted of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The case centres on an assault in March 2024 that left the journalist needing hospital treatment.The court heard that Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, were involved in the attack on 29 March 2024. Prosecutors said Badea used the knife, while Stana drove... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:05 LONDON
US naval blockade cuts Iran's oil exports to six-year low
Iran's crude oil exports have fallen to their lowest level in at least six years after the United States began a naval blockade of Iranian ports on 13 April. The move has sharply reduced the amount of oil Tehran can sell abroad, according to shipping data cited in the supplied material. The disruption comes amid a fragile ceasefire between the two countries and has added pressure on Iran's most important source of income.The supplied reporting says Iran is now exporting less than one-sixth of the oil it was shipping before the war began. It says crude and condensate exports dropped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:02 LONDON
UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal as war with Israel deepens crisis
The United Nations has sharply increased its humanitarian appeal for Lebanon as the war with Israel continues to drive displacement, casualties and pressure on basic services. The UN's humanitarian agency said it now needs nearly $640 million over the next six months to respond to what it described as a severe and deteriorating crisis. The appeal comes as fighting intensifies in southern Lebanon and civilians continue to bear the main impact of the conflict.The agency said the new request is more than double the $308 million it sought in March, when hostilities broke out in response to US and Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 14:03 LONDON
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WFP warns US-Iran war is worsening food insecurity in fragile countries
The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that the war between the United States and Iran is driving sharp food price increases in fragile countries and pushing millions closer to hunger. In an analysis published on Friday, the agency said the conflict's effect on oil prices is having "profound implications" for global food security. It said the spillover is already visible in countries with weak economies and high dependence on imports.The WFP said its March warning that 45 million people could fall into acute food shortages if oil prices stayed at $100 a barrel by the end of June... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Trump says killing US troops by Iran would be a 'very good reason' to restart war
US President Donald Trump has said that if Iran kills American military personnel, it would be a "very good reason" to restart full-scale military conflict with Tehran. He described the issue as a "red line" during remarks to reporters at the White House on Thursday. The comments come amid continuing tensions between Washington and Iran and follow a House vote a day earlier on a war powers resolution linked to the conflict.Trump said the killing of American troops by Iranian forces would justify renewed military action. He made the remarks when asked directly whether such an attack would trigger a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 11:31 LONDON
Trump signals openness to possible talks with Iran's leadership
US President Donald Trump has said he would be "honoured" to meet Iran's Supreme Leader if ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran produce an agreement. He made the remarks at the White House while speaking to reporters, signalling a possible opening for direct engagement with Iran's leadership. At the same time, he repeated hardline comments about Iran's nuclear programme and enriched uranium stockpile.Trump said he did not want to meet the Iranian leader, but added that if a deal were reached, a meeting could be possible. He said he would be "respectful" in such a meeting and described the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 08:30 LONDON
Trump announces $700m coal package using wartime powers
Donald Trump has announced a $700m federal package aimed at supporting the US coal industry, using wartime powers to direct funding to existing plants, new construction and an export terminal. He made the announcement at the White House on Thursday, describing it as an effort to lower energy costs and living expenses. The plan comes as the administration links energy policy to the economic effects of the war with Iran.Trump said the package would use authority under the Defense Production Act, a Cold War-era law that gives the president broad powers to support industries considered important to national security. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 04:00 LONDON
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White House ballroom plan expands to include drone port and underground facilities
US President Donald Trump's plan for a new White House ballroom has expanded over the past year to include a rooftop drone port, an underground hospital and top secret military facilities. The estimated cost has also risen sharply, with the project now put at $400m, about double the earlier figure. The changes mark a significant widening of a proposal first announced last June and now framed by the president as part of both ceremonial and national security needs.According to the material provided, Trump said when he first announced the project that he had inspected the site and expected it to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 01:35 LONDON
UN General Assembly elects five new Security Council members as Germany misses out
The United Nations General Assembly has elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the UN Security Council, filling five rotating seats for the next two-year term. Germany failed to win a place in the vote, after a contested race in which Austria and Portugal took the two seats available to the Western Europe and Others Group. The new members will take up their seats on 1 January 2027.The election was decided by secret ballot in the 193-member General Assembly. In the Western Europe contest, Portugal received 134 votes and Austria 131, while Germany won 104. In the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire as Israeli strikes kill four
Hezbollah has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal involving Israel and Lebanon, saying it would amount to surrender unless Israeli forces withdraw fully from Lebanese territory. The rejection came as Israeli strikes killed at least four people, according to local authorities, and a UN peacekeeper was killed in the crossfire. The development adds fresh pressure to already fragile efforts to halt the fighting along the border.Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem said in a written statement read on television that the negotiations were "absurd, humiliating and insulting". He said the proposal's demand that Hezbollah fighters leave southern Lebanon under fire would mean "surrender,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
Support grows for US Block the Bombs Act as co-sponsors reach 73
Support for the Block the Bombs Act has grown to 73 co-sponsors in the US House of Representatives, according to advocates who gathered at a Capitol Hill news conference on Thursday. The measure would impose a partial embargo on sending weapons from the United States to Israel. Its backers say the latest tally shows the proposal has moved from the margins toward the political mainstream, even though it remains far short of the 218 votes needed for a House majority.Congresswoman Delia Ramirez first announced the bill in June 2025, when it had 21 Democratic supporters. At the time, the proposal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 21:32 LONDON
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Australia fuel excise cut set to end as Hormuz shipping uncertainty continues
Australia's temporary fuel excise cut is due to expire on June 30, with uncertainty still hanging over oil prices after disruption linked to the US-Israeli attack on Iran and shipping problems through the Strait of Hormuz. The measure was introduced to ease pressure on motorists after the oil shock pushed fuel prices higher. Officials and analysts say the outlook remains unclear because there is still no agreement on how shipping through the strait will be managed.The federal government halved the fuel excise for three months after major disruptions to the fuel supply chain and a subsequent shortage. The cut reduced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 20:10 LONDON
Iran leadership tensions deepen after war and assassinations
Iran's internal political tensions have come under fresh scrutiny after a war involving the United States and Israel, a wave of assassinations targeting senior Iranian figures and renewed questions over who is effectively running the country. The immediate focus is on President Masoud Pezeshkian, whose reported tensions with hardline conservatives have become more consequential in the aftermath of the conflict. The article also points to the absence of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei from public view since the war began, adding to uncertainty around the centre of power in Tehran.According to the report, Pezeshkian took office in 2024 presenting himself as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 20:08 LONDON
Saudi and Russian officials call for stability in energy markets at St Petersburg forum
Saudi Arabia's energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman has met Russian officials in St Petersburg and called for stability in global energy markets. The meeting took place during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, a major Russian economic gathering, as OPEC+ faces heightened uncertainty over supply and demand. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak also backed the call for steadier conditions.Prince Abdulaziz said the world needs "every molecule of energy" and "every form of stabilisation" to support energy security and sustainability. Novak said there was now greater uncertainty about demand and that no one really knows what to expect at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 20:03 LONDON
Trump attacks House vote to curb Iran war powers as talks enter final phase
The US House of Representatives has voted to limit President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action against Iran without congressional authorisation, prompting a sharp response from the White House. The measure passed in Washington, DC, by 215 votes to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support. Trump called the move "unpatriotic" and said it came in the middle of what he described as the final phase of negotiations to end the conflict with Iran.The vote was a Democrat-led war powers resolution aimed at halting further US military action against Iran unless Congress approves it. It came on Wednesday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 16:01 LONDON
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Kuwait says airport drone strike killed Indian national and injured dozens
A drone strike on Kuwait International Airport killed an Indian national and injured at least 63 people, according to the supplied reports. The attack also damaged the airport, which is Kuwait's main civilian air hub, and disrupted a major transport facility at the centre of the latest regional escalation. The victim was identified as Manzoor Ahmed, a 55-year-old Indian tailor who had lived in Kuwait for nearly 30 years.The reports say Ahmed was travelling from Kuwait to Mumbai on Wednesday evening, with plans to continue by train to his hometown in Madhya Pradesh for his nephew's wedding. He had spoken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 15:29 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz traffic remains far below normal as oil prices stay elevated
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains a fraction of normal levels despite a fragile ceasefire and renewed talks aimed at ending the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The waterway, which carries about 20% of the world's oil, has reopened in principle, but shipping and energy markets have not returned to normal. Oil prices are still around 30% above pre-war levels, and companies are still treating the route with caution.The latest assessment says many tankers and gas carriers are still waiting before re-entering the Gulf in large numbers. Executives, shipping leaders and economists expect any recovery to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 14:02 LONDON
Lebanon says ceasefire deal is last chance as UN peacekeeper dies in south
Lebanon's president has said an agreement on implementing a ceasefire, announced in Washington after talks with Israel, is the "last chance" to reach a broader truce. Joseph Aoun said Lebanon would inform the United States of its position once it had heard from internal parties, particularly Hezbollah. The development comes as UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon reported that one soldier died from wounds after projectiles hit their position in the south-east of the country, with two others injured.Aoun said the United States would determine the start date of the ceasefire and that Donald Trump would be the direct guarantor of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Outcry in Israel after Ben-Gvir's treatment of Global Sumud Flotilla activists
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has drawn international criticism after televised scenes showing him harassing bound activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. The incident has become a fresh diplomatic embarrassment for Israel, with several governments publicly rebuking the conduct. The controversy has also intensified scrutiny of Ben-Gvir's role inside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.According to the supplied material, Ben-Gvir also told the press that he would not allow a United States ceasefire deal with Iran if he judged it to be bad for Israel. That comment added to the political fallout from the flotilla episode and reinforced concerns among... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 12:37 LONDON
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is holding as US strikes continue and Hormuz talks advance
US President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, while describing it in looser terms and acknowledging that US forces have continued striking Iranian targets. Speaking in the Oval Office on Wednesday, he said that in the Middle East a ceasefire can mean people are "shooting in a more moderate manner". He also said the United States had hit Iranian targets "pretty hard" over the previous two nights.Trump's comments came in response to questions about whether the truce remained in place despite renewed hostilities. He said there was "a reason for everything" and added that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
Iran says talks with the United States have made no progress as Israel strikes Lebanon and Kuwait reports casualties
Iran's foreign minister has said talks with the United States have made no progress, even as channels of communication remain open after tensions escalated between Washington and Tehran. The comments came as Israel carried out drone attacks in Lebanon after agreeing to renew a ceasefire, according to the supplied material. The same row also says Kuwait reported Iranian missile and drone attacks on Wednesday that killed one person and wounded more than 60 others.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the negotiations had not advanced, while stressing that contact between the two sides had not been cut off. He also defended Iran's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 08:29 LONDON
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Indonesia rupiah hits record low as energy shock and capital outflows weigh on markets
Indonesia's rupiah has fallen to its weakest level on record against the US dollar, breaching the 18,000 mark as markets reacted to higher energy costs and renewed pressure across the region. The currency touched 18,028 per dollar on Thursday, according to the supplied report, despite recent support measures from Bank Indonesia. The move comes as the wider economic fallout from the Iran war continues to affect energy-importing economies in Southeast Asia.The latest slide was linked to a jump in oil prices after hostilities flared again on Wednesday, pushing crude more than 1% higher. A Permata Bank chief economist said 18,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 06:33 LONDON
Trump says US plans to retrieve and destroy Iran's enriched uranium after conflict ends
US President Donald Trump has said Washington plans to retrieve Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium once the conflict ends. He said the material would then be destroyed, while acknowledging that accessing it during fighting would be too dangerous for American personnel. The comments add a new public detail to the nuclear dispute that has become a major obstacle in negotiations linked to the wider US-Israel war on Iran.Trump said the uranium issue remained difficult, but insisted the US still intended to secure the material. He referred to the role of B-2 bombers in recent strikes, saying they had carried... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 06:30 LONDON
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew fragile ceasefire after US talks
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire and establish a series of pilot security zones inside Lebanon, according to a joint statement issued after talks in Washington. The announcement follows a fourth round of US-mediated discussions at the State Department and marks the clearest sign yet of movement in the cross-border conflict. The agreement says Lebanese armed forces will take exclusive control of the pilot zones, while Hezbollah operatives are to be withdrawn from areas south of the Litani River.The joint statement says the ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 00:29 LONDON
US Justice Department ends $1.8bn anti-weaponisation fund after Republican backlash
The US Justice Department has ended a proposed $1.8bn taxpayer-funded "anti-weaponisation" fund after a sharp backlash from Republicans in Congress. The plan had been in place for about two weeks before officials formally abandoned it on Tuesday. The decision came after Republican lawmakers threatened to block a key immigration bill unless the administration dropped the proposal.The fund was tied to a settlement linked to a lawsuit Donald Trump had dropped against the Internal Revenue Service. According to the plan, the money would have gone to people the administration said had been unfairly targeted by the previous administration. Officials had also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
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France detains Russian captain of suspected shadow-fleet tanker Tagor
French authorities have detained the Russian captain of the tanker Tagor after boarding the vessel in international waters, in a case that adds a new legal step to an already unfolding sanctions-enforcement operation. Brest prosecutor Stéphane Kellenberger said the captain was taken into custody on Tuesday after the French navy intercepted the ship on Sunday with British help. The vessel is suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet and of flying a false flag.According to the prosecutor, the captain faces up to one year in prison and a 150,000-euro fine. The shipowner, who is still being identified, could face the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 17:01 LONDON
Kuwait airport damaged as Iran fires missiles and drones, US says it struck Qeshm Island
Iranian missiles and drones have struck Kuwait, damaging the main terminal at Kuwait International Airport and killing an Indian national, according to the supplied report. The exchange came as US and Bahraini forces intercepted incoming missiles and drones over Bahrain, while the United States said it carried out retaliatory strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island. The incident marks one of the sharpest escalations in the Gulf in recent weeks and has widened concern about spillover beyond the main battlefield.The report says Iran fired two missiles at Kuwait that fell apart en route, while the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 14:29 LONDON
UK foreign secretary begins three-day Beijing visit to reset ties with China
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has begun a three-day visit to Beijing as the United Kingdom seeks to reset relations with China after a prolonged period of strain. The trip comes after Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Beijing in January, and it marks another high-level attempt to revive diplomatic and economic engagement between the two countries. Cooper met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng at the Great Hall of the People at the start of the visit, where she said both sides should approach talks with "candour and respect".Cooper said it was in the shared interest of both countries to support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 11:05 LONDON
Kuwait airport hit by drones, killing one and halting flights
Kuwait suspended commercial flights on Wednesday after hostile drones struck the passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring several others. The attack caused significant damage to the terminal and forced authorities to stop all departures and arrivals while safety checks were carried out. Airlines operating in the country also began cancelling or suspending services as the disruption spread beyond the airport itself.Kuwaiti authorities said several drones hit the airport's passenger terminal, and officials activated an emergency plan immediately after the strike. The airport was placed under temporary closure while damage assessments and security inspections were under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
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US and Iran report fresh strikes as Gulf states intercept drones and missiles
The conflict involving the United States and Iran widened across the Gulf on Wednesday, with both sides reporting new military actions and several Gulf states saying they came under attack. The US military said it carried out self-defence strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, while Kuwait reported that its international airport was hit by drones and missiles, causing injuries, damage to airport facilities and flight suspensions. Bahrain also reported incoming threats, with US and Bahraini air defences intercepting missiles, according to the latest military statements.The US Central Command said it had "successfully defeated" a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
Iranian drone attack damages Kuwait airport amid regional strike exchanges
Kuwait airport has been reported heavily damaged after an Iranian drone attack, according to the supplied incident details. The strike is described as part of an ongoing exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran. The incident took place in Kuwait on 3 June 2026 and is being treated as a fresh escalation with potential regional implications.The available row attributes the damage to an Iranian drone strike and says the airport suffered heavy damage. No casualty figures, flight disruption details or repair timelines are confirmed in the supplied material. The incident is linked in the row to wider US-Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 10:00 LONDON
Rubio says China has not changed battlefield dynamics in Iran war
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington sees no evidence that Chinese support has altered the battlefield in the Iran conflict or hindered US military operations. Speaking before a House Appropriations Committee subcommittee, Rubio said Iran does have Chinese military equipment from earlier ties, but that the United States had not observed assistance that had "changed the dynamic in the battlefield" or "in any way impeded our operations". His remarks add a fresh national security angle to the wider Iran war diplomacy already under way.Rubio's comments came weeks after the US State Department imposed sanctions on three China-based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 07:35 LONDON
US says it disabled Iran-bound tanker in Strait of Hormuz blockade enforcement
The United States says it has struck and disabled an oil tanker sailing towards Iran in the Strait of Hormuz area, in a fresh escalation linked to its naval blockade. The vessel was Botswana-flagged and was heading towards Iran's Kharg Island when it was hit, according to the US military. The strike was carried out at sea and the tanker was left disabled after the attack.US Central Command said a US aircraft fired a Hellfire missile at the tanker's engine room after the vessel ignored repeated warnings. It said the ship failed to comply with directions multiple times over a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
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Australia imports more than one million tonnes of urea as Hormuz disruption continues
Australia has imported more than one million tonnes of urea since the Middle East war began in February, as disruption to trade through the Strait of Hormuz continues to affect fertiliser supply. The federal government says it streamlined biosecurity border processes in April to help speed imports into the country. Further shipments are expected in the coming weeks, according to the latest update.The move comes as Australia remains wholly reliant on urea imports to support crop production. Urea is the most commonly used nitrogen fertiliser and is important for high yields in crops including wheat, barley, oats and vegetables. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 03:34 LONDON
US says it struck Iranian facility on Qeshm Island after missile launches toward Kuwait and Bahrain
The US military says it carried out retaliatory strikes on an Iranian military facility on Qeshm Island after missiles launched from Iran were aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain. The island lies near the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that is central to Gulf shipping and regional security. The latest exchange adds to a fast-moving confrontation that has already involved missile launches, air-defence interceptions and claims of self-defence on both sides.US Central Command said Iranian missiles launched toward Kuwait and Bahrain either failed mid-flight or were intercepted. It said two missiles fired at Kuwait broke apart before reaching their destination,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 02:29 LONDON
Thousands of sailors remain trapped after Strait of Hormuz closure
Thousands of sailors and more than 1,600 ships remain trapped in or near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the waterway during the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to the supplied account. The closure has left vessels unable to leave the Gulf, disrupting one of the world's most important maritime energy routes. The situation has now lasted for months, with crews describing long periods of uncertainty, stress and exhaustion.The row says the strait has been closed since late February, when Iran refused to let ships pass without its express permission. It says about 20,000 sailors are affected, and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 01:00 LONDON
US to screen Iran World Cup delegation for suspected IRGC-linked infiltrators
US officials say Iran's delegation for the 2026 World Cup will be allowed to enter the country, but will be screened for any suspected infiltrators linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The comments were made as the Iranian team prepares for a tournament in which it is due to play matches in the United States while remaining based in Mexico. The issue has emerged during a period of heightened tension between Washington and Tehran.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told legislators on Tuesday that the United States would not allow people with links to the IRGC to enter as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 22:30 LONDON
Trump names Bill Pulte acting US intelligence chief after Tulsi Gabbard exit
US President Donald Trump has named Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, putting a housing-finance official in charge of the US intelligence community on an interim basis. The move was announced on Tuesday and affects the office that oversees 18 government intelligence agencies. It comes as Tulsi Gabbard's tenure in the post is ending later in June.Trump said on his social media platform that Pulte would continue to lead the FHFA while taking on the intelligence role. He also said Pulte would remain chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-controlled mortgage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire amid fragile de-escalation deal
Israel continued striking southern Lebanon on Tuesday despite a de-escalation arrangement announced a day earlier, while Hezbollah said it had attacked Israeli troops in the south. The reported understanding was meant to halt some attacks, but the latest exchanges showed it had not stopped fighting on the ground. Lebanese state media said strikes were reported at about 30 locations across the south, including areas around Tyre.According to the supplied material, US President Donald Trump announced the agreement on Monday, saying it would stop Israeli attacks on Beirut and Hezbollah attacks on Israeli territory. A statement attributed to the Lebanese embassy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
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Rubio says Iran must reopen Hormuz and will negotiate nuclear aspects
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran has agreed to negotiate aspects of its nuclear programme and must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in remarks to a Senate hearing in Washington. He described Iran's move to block the waterway as "unlawful and illegal" and said the administration's diplomacy was making progress, while stopping short of saying a deal was assured. Rubio said the talks had moved further than they had a month or a year ago, when, he said, Iran was refusing even to discuss those issues.He also told lawmakers that there was no guarantee the negotiations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 18:29 LONDON
Iran plans three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei after February war deaths
Iran has announced plans for a three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei, the country's former supreme leader, more than three months after his death in the February attacks that triggered war in the Middle East. The ceremonies are expected to take place in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad, with burial planned in Mashhad. Officials said the funeral had originally been scheduled for 4 March but was postponed because of the war.The announcement was made on Tuesday, 2 June, and came with no exact funeral date. A senior official said the ceremonies could begin at the start of Muharram, the first month... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 18:05 LONDON
Iran IRGC official says country has more 'trump cards' as indirect US talks pause
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps official has said Iran has not revealed all of its military capabilities and is prepared for direct confrontation with the United States and NATO. Brigadier General MohammadJafar Asadi, deputy inspector of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, made the remarks on Iranian state television on Tuesday. His comments came as reports said indirect communications between Tehran and Washington over nuclear and regional issues have been paused for several days.Asadi said Iran had "not yet revealed all of our trump cards" and that there were "many capabilities and options" that remained undisclosed. He said Tehran had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 18:02 LONDON
British couple lose appeal in Iran espionage case, family says
A British couple jailed in Iran on espionage charges have lost an appeal against their 10-year sentences, according to their family. Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 while travelling through Iran on a round-the-world motorcycle trip, and were sentenced in February. Their family says the pair are now being held in Tehran's Evin prison and are on hunger strike.A member of their legal team in the UK said no reason was given for the rejection of the appeal. Joe Bennett, Lindsay Foreman's son, said the couple were not permitted to attend their own appeal hearing. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 16:42 LONDON
EU set to criticise Italy's fuel-duty cuts as energy prices spike
The European Commission is expected to criticise Italy's emergency fuel-duty cuts and other energy-cost measures as too broad and untargeted, according to a draft document seen in Rome. The issue comes as Italy faces rising energy prices linked in the supplied material to the war in Iran. The Commission is due to publish its country-specific recommendations on Wednesday, a key moment in EU economic coordination.The draft says Italy should ensure any measures to soften the impact of higher energy prices are temporary and focused on vulnerable households and energy-intensive firms. It also says support should preserve incentives for energy savings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 16:39 LONDON
Iran-linked hackers briefly hijack US Space Force official's Instagram account
A senior US Space Force official's Instagram account was briefly taken over on Sunday and used to post pro-Iran and anti-US material, according to the supplied report. The account belonged to Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna, who later warned colleagues not to click on links or engage with videos posted from his account.A Space Force spokesperson confirmed the breach, but did not say how long the content remained visible or who was responsible. The posts reportedly included audio from "Hanoi Hannah", the Vietnam War-era propagandist, along with a message urging US soldiers to "leave a sinking ship". The material also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
Kazakhstan says it could host Iran's uranium stockpile in future nuclear deal
Kazakhstan has said it could host Iran's uranium stockpile if a nuclear agreement is reached, in a diplomatic proposal linked to future negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme. The idea was presented as a possible part of a deal rather than as an immediate transfer. It places Kazakhstan in a potential supporting role in one of the most sensitive issues in international nuclear diplomacy.The proposal was reported on 2 June 2026 and framed as an openness to help if talks produce a settlement. The statement did not set out any timetable, technical arrangement or verification mechanism. It also did not indicate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 09:02 LONDON
Satellite images suggest Iran damaged 20 US military sites across Middle East
Satellite images and video reviewed by verification specialists indicate that Iranian attacks have damaged 20 US military installations since the start of the war. The damage is said to span strategic bases in eight Middle Eastern countries, with hangars, radar systems and other equipment among the affected assets. The findings suggest the scale of the strikes may have been broader than Washington had publicly acknowledged.The material reviewed points to damage at sites including the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait, where hangars were reported damaged. It also says three THAAD missile defence systems, each valued at about US$1bn, were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 05:03 LONDON
Trump seeks further changes as US-Iran deal remains unresolved
President Donald Trump has asked for further changes to a proposed US-Iran deal aimed at extending a ceasefire, with no final decision announced after a White House meeting. The latest reporting says the draft under discussion includes a 60-day halt in fighting, steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a plan to restart talks on Iran's nuclear programme. The process remains unsettled, and officials have not said when or whether a final text will be approved.According to the reporting, Trump raised several amendments during the meeting and has since sought additional changes. A White House official said the president... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 21:04 LONDON
Kuwait says it intercepted missiles and drones as US and Iran trade retaliatory strikes
Kuwait said it intercepted missiles and drones on Monday after warning sirens sounded across Kuwait City, as the United States and Iran exchanged fresh retaliatory strikes in the Gulf region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it had targeted an airbase used by US forces, while US officials said American forces intercepted ballistic missiles aimed at personnel in Kuwait. The latest exchanges add to an already volatile military confrontation that has continued alongside talks aimed at ending the conflict.According to the reported statements, the US said it had carried out self-defence strikes on radar and command sites in Iran over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
US and Iran keep ceasefire in place as Gulf tensions remain high
The United States and Iran are both signalling that they want to avoid a return to open war, after a ceasefire announced on 8 April paused the fighting. The truce has held, but military exchanges have continued at a lower level and talks have not yet produced a wider agreement. The situation remains tense around the Gulf, where both sides are keeping forces on alert.The reporting says the US still has powerful naval and air forces within striking distance of Iran. It also says Iranian forces are being kept on high alert and are using the ceasefire period to reorganise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 20:10 LONDON
Israel orders fresh strikes on Beirut suburb as Lebanon offensive widens
Israel has ordered fresh strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, widening its military campaign in Lebanon and adding to pressure on residents already facing evacuation warnings in the south. The latest move was announced on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, who said they had instructed the military to target sites in Dahiyeh, an area in southern Beirut long associated with Hezbollah. The order came alongside fresh evacuation instructions for seven villages in southern Lebanon, signalling that the conflict is now affecting both the capital's outskirts and communities further south.According to the supplied reports, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:59 LONDON
France restricts Israeli offensive weapons at Eurosatory defence show
France has barred the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition in Paris, according to organisers and Israeli officials. The decision also prevents Israeli government officials from attending the show, while some Israeli defensive systems remain authorised to take part. The restrictions affect one of Europe's major weapons exhibitions and have prompted a sharp protest from Israel's defence ministry.Organisers said the French government made the decision through its Defence Council. Charles Beaudouin, president of COGES Events, said only Israeli exhibitors presenting anti-ballistic and anti-air defence systems are authorised. He added that if an exhibitor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:38 LONDON
Iran suspends US talks over Lebanon fighting as ceasefire dispute widens
Iran has said it is suspending indirect talks with the United States over the continuing fighting in Lebanon, linking the decision to Israel's military offensive there. The move was reported on Monday and comes as Iranian officials argue that the ceasefire framework they say was agreed with Washington applies beyond one front. Tehran said the exchange of texts through a mediator would stop while what it described as Israeli violations continue.The immediate trigger cited by Iranian officials was Israel's continued offensive in Lebanon and the strikes around Beirut. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the ceasefire between Iran and the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:32 LONDON
Israel orders fresh strikes on Beirut southern suburbs as residents flee Dahiyeh
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, prompting residents in the Dahiyeh area to flee as traffic built up on roads out of the district. The order came on Monday amid a further escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group that has exchanged fire with Israel across the Lebanon border. The latest warning focused on a Hezbollah stronghold in the Lebanese capital, extending the fighting beyond the border region and into a densely populated urban area.The immediate trigger cited by Israeli officials was what they described as repeated Hezbollah violations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
Oil prices rise as Hormuz shipping fears deepen after US-Iran escalation
Oil markets and aviation fuel prices moved sharply on Monday as tensions involving the United States and Iran fed renewed concern about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose by more than $4 a barrel, while Brazilian state oil company Petrobras said it would cut aviation fuel prices by 14.2% from June after earlier increases linked to the same geopolitical strain. Reports also said commercial vessels were being escorted through the strait, underlining the immediate focus on one of the world's most sensitive energy routes.Petrobras said the reduction in the average price of aviation fuel for distributors would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:00 LONDON
Kuwait intercepts drones and missiles amid US-Iran exchange of fire
Kuwait said its air defences intercepted missile and drone attacks on Monday, as tensions in the region escalated after US strikes on Iranian military sites. The interceptions came amid a wider exchange of fire involving the United States and Iran. Kuwait's military said it had responded to the incoming threats, but did not give further details in the supplied material.According to the confirmed report, the interceptions took place after the US said it had struck Iranian military sites at the weekend. Iran's Revolutionary Guards then said they had targeted a US base in response. The supplied material does not specify... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 12:30 LONDON
Iran executes two men over alleged mosque attack as crackdown deepens
Iran has executed two men convicted over an alleged attack on a mosque during protests that erupted in late 2025 and early 2026, according to the judiciary-affiliated Mizan News Agency. The men, identified as Mehrdad Mohammadi-Nia and Ashkan Maleki, were executed after the Supreme Court upheld their sentences. Iranian authorities said they were among the main perpetrators of an attack on the Jafari Mosque in Tehran's Gisha neighbourhood.The judiciary said the two were convicted of setting fire to the mosque, damaging public property, clashing with security forces, blocking roads and activities against national security. It also said their assets were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 11:01 LONDON
Israeli forces seize Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon incursion
Israeli forces have taken control of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, in what the military described as its deepest incursion into the country in more than 25 years. The site was captured after days of airstrikes and clashes with Hezbollah fighters in nearby villages. Video from the area showed the Israeli flag raised above the Crusader-era fortress as smoke rose from the nearby village of Arnoun following strikes.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military had taken control of the hilltop castle during expanded operations against Hezbollah. The supporting report says Beaufort Castle overlooks large parts of southern Lebanon and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
U.S. and Iran exchange new attacks in southern Iran
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh military claims, with U.S. Central Command saying it carried out self-defence strikes on military targets in southern Iran over the weekend. Iran's military later said it retaliated by targeting a base.The supplied material does not identify the exact sites hit or say when the Iranian response took place. The confirmed details are limited to the location, the broad timing and the competing accounts from the two sides. U.S.Central Command described its operation as a round of self-defence strikes, while Iran's military framed its action as retaliation. No casualty figures, damage assessments or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
US and Iran exchange strikes as talks continue, pushing oil prices higher
Oil prices rose after reports that the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes, even as negotiations between the two sides continued. The move in markets reflected concern that the confrontation could widen or disrupt energy flows, particularly given the strategic importance of Gulf shipping routes. The latest reports point to a renewed exchange of fire rather than a one-off incident, with both military pressure and diplomacy unfolding at the same time.The confirmed detail so far is limited, but the market reaction was immediate. Investors were said to be weighing the exchange of strikes against signs that both sides remained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 07:59 LONDON
Satellite images show Iran has damaged 20 US military sites across eight Middle East countries
Satellite images and video analysis indicate that Iran has damaged 20 US military sites across eight Middle East countries since the start of the war. The facilities are reported to include air defence systems, refuelling aircraft and radars, with damage spread across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain and Oman. The findings suggest the scale of the attacks may be greater than has been publicly acknowledged.The analysis says the strikes have taken place since the end of February and have affected both US bases and shared military facilities. A US defence official declined to comment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 07:00 LONDON
Malta holds snap parliamentary election as inflation and corruption dominate campaign
Maltese voters are going to the polls in a snap parliamentary election called by Prime Minister Robert Abela. The vote comes after he said the Iran war could stoke inflation and weaken support for his government. The election is centred on the economy and corruption, with Abela's Labour party favoured to renew its mandate.The confirmed trigger for the early vote is Abela's concern that the conflict involving Iran could feed price pressures in Malta. The supporting material does not give a full timetable for the campaign, but it makes clear that the election has been brought forward rather than held... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
