Iran's Ghalibaf warns no oil sales would be possible if Tehran is blocked
Iranian politician Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that no one would be able to sell oil in a region where Iran is prevented from doing so. He said that if Tehran's security is not ensured, no infrastructure will be safe. The comments were posted on Wednesday and were framed by Ghalibaf as part of what he described as a clear wartime equation.Ghalibaf said the choice was "either all or none," according to the post. He also linked the security of the Strait of Hormuz to the absence of American forces. The statement did not provide further detail on any immediate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 19:30 LONDON
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Trump threatens U.S. bombing of Iranian infrastructure after any Strait of Hormuz attack
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 22 July 2026 at 13:56 BST: "From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran. Thank you for your attention to this matter! TRUMP" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 22 July 2026 at 13:56 BST: The post is an explicit... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: US Iran escalation, Gaza strikes and floods hit Asia as markets swing to commodities
The biggest story was the deepening US Iran confrontation, with Washington saying it had completed an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran while Tehran reportedly retaliated against US military targets in Iraq and Syria. President Donald Trump said the United States was not finished and warned of further attacks, including on the Pickaxe Mountain area and on Iranian bridges and power plants if shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is hit. đź”— đź”— đź”— đź”—The conflict is also carrying a heavy financial and military cost. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators the campaign has cost about $37.5bn so far... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Jul 2026 18:23 LONDON
Iran announces new executions amid crackdown on unrest and alleged infiltration
Iran's judiciary has announced several executions this week in cases linked to unrest and alleged security offences. The latest announcement centres on Mehdi Khanaki, whom the judiciary described as an active member of a terrorist group. State television also showed a raid in Karaj, near Tehran, where security forces said they found handguns, ammunition and explosives.According to the judiciary's official news outlet, Khanaki was arrested during nationwide protests in January and tried by a revolutionary court. The court accused him of carrying out operational activity in favour of Israel, the United States and hostile groups. On Sunday, two other men... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
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Trump threatens bombing response over Iranian attacks in Hormuz
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Tehran in response to any Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. In remarks reported on Wednesday, he said the United States would strike back for every attack linked to the waterway, which is one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes. The warning adds to already high tensions between Washington and Tehran over maritime security in the Gulf.The latest statement sharpens earlier threats that had focused on Iranian infrastructure and the Pickaxe mountain site near Natanz. Trump had previously said the United States would destroy a bridge or power plant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 17:29 LONDON
Trump threatens strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants as US-Iran escalation deepens
President Donald Trump has expanded his warning over attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States would destroy one Iranian bridge or power plant for each strike on a vessel. The statement, posted on Wednesday, comes as US military operations against Iran continued for an eleventh straight night and as Tehran signalled it would retaliate if its infrastructure is hit. The latest exchange adds another layer of risk to a confrontation already affecting maritime traffic and regional security.Trump said any attack on a ship in the strait, whether by missile, rocket, drone or another weapon, would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
US confirms third soldier killed in Iran-linked attack in Jordan as death toll rises
The US military has confirmed that a third service member is believed to have died in Friday's attack on a base in Jordan, identifying her as Sergeant Angel S Rampersad, 28, of New York. The confirmation brings the total number of US service members killed since the war began to 18. The attack was carried out with an Iranian ballistic missile and drone strike, according to the supporting report.The Pentagon had already named First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Private Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, as the two other soldiers killed in the same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 14:31 LONDON
Oil tankers reverse course in the Red Sea after Houthi blockade threat
Two tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia have reversed course in the Red Sea after the Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi ports, according to the supplied material. The vessels, identified as Rodos and Xin Long Yang, were heading towards Bab al-Mandeb before turning back near the Yemeni coast. Their movements are the first visible sign that the warning is affecting Saudi oil exports.The shipping analytics firm Kpler is cited in the supplied material as saying the two vessels were carrying a combined 2.8 million barrels of oil from Saudi Arabia's western port of Yanbu. The material says the ships... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
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Iran holds funeral procession for children killed in school missile strike as more remains are recovered
Iran organised a funeral procession on Wednesday for the remains of some of the children killed in a missile strike on a school in Minab, in the south of the country. State television said the procession was held for victims of the attack, which took place on the first day of the war. The event comes as Iranian media reported that more remains had recently been recovered from the rubble of the school.According to state broadcaster IRINN, 68 sets of remains belonging to 34 children who had already been buried were recovered from the debris. Iranian media also published images... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: US and Iran trade strikes as Gulf shipping risk rises and diplomacy strains widen
The United States said it had completed an 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Iranian forces reportedly retaliated by hitting US military targets in the region, deepening fears of a wider confrontation and adding to pressure on Gulf shipping routes. đź”—That risk was underlined in the Red Sea, where three oil tankers turned back after a warning from Yemen's Houthi movement, a fresh sign that maritime disruption is spreading beyond the immediate battlefield. đź”—India pressed Russia over the deaths of four Indian seafarers after a missile strike on a merchant vessel off the coast of Ukraine, as New... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Jul 2026 12:21 LONDON
US and Iran exchange strikes as Gulf shipping disruption widens
The United States said it completed an 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Iranian forces reportedly retaliated by hitting US military targets in the Gulf. The latest exchanges were reported on Wednesday and came as the conflict continued to affect the Strait of Hormuz and other key maritime routes. The escalation has also coincided with growing pressure on shipping in the Red Sea and wider Middle East waterways.US Central Command said at 00:15 GMT that it had concluded another round of attacks on Iranian military infrastructure. It said the targets included military operations centres, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 10:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran strikes deepen as floods, trade tensions and Gaza violence mount
The biggest escalation remains the US campaign against Iran, with American strikes continuing for an 11th straight night, Iranian air defences activated in Tehran and explosions reported near Natanz, while Donald Trump warned the United States was “not finished” and could hit the Pickaxe Mountain area soon. 🔗 🔗Washington is also facing the financial and political cost of the conflict, after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators the war has cost about $37.5bn so far and pressed Congress for urgent extra funding. A US soldier has also been identified after dying in northern Iraq in a controlled detonation of a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Jul 2026 08:45 LONDON
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US-Iran escalation deepens as Trump says strike on Pickaxe Mountain is coming soon
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is "not finished" attacking Iran and warned that American forces could hit the Pickaxe Mountain area near Natanz "pretty soon" and "very heavily". He made the remarks at the White House on Tuesday, local time, as Tehran continued to step up strikes across the Middle East. The comments add a further nuclear dimension to an already widening confrontation between the two countries.Trump said the site was near Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility and suggested the military was prepared to "take care of" Iran-backed Houthi rebels as well. He also said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
Iran vows to bomb its own land as fears grow over Kuwait incursion
Iran has vowed to bomb its own land as fears grow over a reported incursion involving Kuwait, according to the supplied material. The incident is described as developing on 21 July 2026, but the available row does not provide a clear account of the location, the sequence of events, or who was directly involved. As a result, the immediate scope of the situation remains limited in the confirmed record.The supporting row gives only the headline and publication time, with no verified figures, casualties, or official attribution. It also does not include a statement from Iranian, Kuwaiti, or other regional authorities.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 13:35 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and Lebanon dominate a day of conflict, protests and flooding
Iran and the United States moved deeper into direct confrontation, with the IRGC claiming it struck Amazon data infrastructure in Bahrain, while US Central Command said it carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military targets and Iran reported missile and drone retaliation, tanker fires in the Strait of Hormuz and a wider escalation at sea and on land. đź”— đź”—In the Middle East, Lebanon said its army had begun deploying to a pilot zone in the south after the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US brokered arrangement, a step that could shape the next phase of the border calm.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Jul 2026 12:27 LONDON
Trump says he discussed UK ties, North Sea oil, trade, and Hormuz Strait demining with PM Burnham
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I had a very good conversation with the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham. We discussed many subjects, including the outstanding relationship we have had with the UK. We will be meeting in the not too distant future for topics of mutual interest. The Prime Minister has got a big job ahead of him, but he will be able to do it and, of course, the U. We discussed North Sea Oil, Trade, the Military Alliance, Demining of the Hormuz Strait, and many... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 23:30 LONDON
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US-Iran conflict escalates as Trump vows Iran will pay for killing soldiers
US President Donald Trump has said Iran will "pay" after multiple American service members were killed in the widening conflict between the United States and Iran. His warning came as the US launched its ninth night of air strikes on Iran, according to the supplied report, marking another step in the exchange of attacks. The latest developments also included Iranian retaliation against US allies in Kuwait and Bahrain, signalling that the confrontation is spreading across the region.The report says Trump issued the threat on social media on Monday and said the directive had been passed to Secretary of War Pete... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
US-Iran tensions push petrol and oil prices higher as Strait of Hormuz traffic thins
Average petrol prices in the United States have risen to $4.00 per gallon, marking a second straight week of increases as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran ripple through energy markets. Benchmark crude prices also moved higher before easing, with Brent reaching $91.42 and West Texas Intermediate touching $85.39 before retreating. The price moves come as concerns grow over tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.The latest market reaction follows the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, according to the supplied material, and comes alongside threats affecting shipping in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 19:03 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran conflict widens as deaths mount, UK gets new prime minister and markets turn risk off
The biggest escalation remained the conflict between the United States and Iran, with Washington saying it had carried out a ninth straight night of strikes while Tehran said mediators had relayed proposals to end the fighting and its foreign minister claimed talks were held under the threat of bombing. Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned the US it would receive an “unforgettable lesson”, and the supreme leader called for “sacred unity” as the confrontation deepened. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Casualties linked to the wider conflict also rose. The Pentagon named two US soldiers killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian missile and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Jul 2026 18:25 LONDON
France says two diplomats detained and one abused by Iranian security services in Tehran
France says two of its embassy officials were detained and interrogated for several hours by Iranian security services in Tehran, in what Paris described as a serious violation of diplomatic immunity. One of the officials was also physically abused before both were able to return to the embassy. The incident took place late on Sunday and was disclosed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday.Barrot said the two diplomats were held without reason and questioned for hours before being released. He said they were now safe and expected to return to France within hours. The minister described the episode... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 17:36 LONDON
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U.S. and Iran trade strikes for ninth consecutive night as casualties rise
The United States said on Sunday that it had completed its ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, as the conflict continued to widen across the region. The latest phase of fighting follows the collapse of a ceasefire memorandum of understanding signed on June 17, after which hostilities resumed on July 7. The supplied reporting says the exchange has now spread beyond military sites to roads, bridges, power plants, bases and transport assets.The immediate trigger for the latest casualty update was the death of a U.S. service member in northern Iraq on Saturday during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 16:29 LONDON
IRGC pledges 'unforgettable lesson' for the US as Iran signals return to talks
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning to the United States, saying it would receive an "unforgettable lesson" as Tehran signalled that it may return to talks. The remarks come amid a period of heightened tension between the two countries and suggest that Iran is trying to balance deterrent messaging with a possible diplomatic opening. The statement was reported on 20 July 2026 and is the latest sign of the fragile mix of pressure and negotiation shaping the relationship.The comments were made by the IRGC, one of Iran's most powerful security institutions, which plays a central role in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US strikes on Iran deepen as deaths mount and markets turn risk off
Two United States service members were killed and several others injured after Iranian ballistic missiles struck Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, sharply escalating the confrontation and adding to pressure on Washington to respond. đź”—The United States Central Command said it launched a new wave of strikes overnight, the ninth consecutive night of attacks, while Iran said it had hit US bases in Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan as the conflict widened across the Middle East. đź”— đź”—Another US service member died in northern Iraq after the controlled detonation of an unexploded drone munition, underlining the wider danger to American forces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Jul 2026 08:34 LONDON
Iran's supreme leader urges 'sacred unity' amid escalating conflict with the US
A message attributed to Iran's supreme leader has called on Iranians to maintain "sacred unity" as fighting with the United States continues. The statement warned against "division, political disputes, and increases in social differences" and said the country's enemies should not see any sign of weakness. It comes after eight nights of renewed fighting between Iran and the US, according to the supplied report.The message was also framed against an internal political dispute over a memorandum of understanding with Washington that paused four months of fighting. The report says hardline supporters accused officials of treason over the deal, while President... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Iran missiles reported toward Jordan's Aqaba as US warns of credible threat
Israeli military officials said they had identified missiles launched from Iran toward the Jordanian city of Aqaba, adding a new layer to an already widening regional confrontation. The city lies close to the Jordan-Israel border and near the southern Israeli city of Eilat, making any missile activity there a matter of immediate concern for both countries. The report came after the United States warned its citizens to stay away from air and sea ports in Aqaba because of what it described as a specific and credible threat.The warning was issued by the US Embassy in Amman on Sunday afternoon local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 14:59 LONDON
Dubai job market slows as Iran war spillover hits migrant workers
Dubai's job market is showing signs of strain months after the conflict involving Iran spilled into the Gulf, with migrant workers reporting layoffs, weaker pay and fewer openings. The slowdown has been felt most sharply in tourism, aviation and businesses that rely on foreign visitors. Workers in several parts of the city say they are now spending days searching for work that is no longer easy to find.The report says Iranian missiles and drones hit the United Arab Emirates during the conflict, contributing to the disruption. One Filipina domestic worker, Joy Vivanda, said she lost her job in March after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 06:03 LONDON
Qatar intercepts Iranian missile barrage over Doha as security alert is raised
Qatar said its air defences intercepted a fresh Iranian missile barrage over Doha on Friday, in the latest sign of widening regional tensions. Explosions were heard in the capital as the attack unfolded, according to the supplied reports. The incident prompted security alerts and a temporary rise in the threat level.The confirmed account says the missiles were intercepted over Doha and that the alert level was raised briefly before being lowered again. The reports also say a child was injured by falling shrapnel and is receiving medical care. No further casualty figures were provided in the supplied material.The attack adds... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
Dubai authorities deny reports of explosions in downtown city centre
Dubai authorities have denied reports that explosions were heard in the city on Thursday evening. Initial claims had suggested the booms were linked to missile interceptions, but the Dubai Media Office said the explosions did not occur in downtown Dubai. Officials also urged residents to rely on communications issued by the authorities.The clarification came after Euronews journalists in Dubai reported the denial from local officials. No casualties, damage, or confirmed blast site were included in the available material. The statement did not say what had prompted the earlier reports, and it did not confirm any incident in the city centre.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 20:05 LONDON
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Iran says US strike near children's cancer hospital in Ahvaz forced evacuation of 211 patients
Iran has accused the United States of carrying out a strike near a children's cancer hospital in the southwestern city of Ahvaz, saying the blast was close enough to force an emergency evacuation. Iranian officials said 211 patients undergoing chemotherapy were moved from Shahid Baghaei Specialised Hospital after the attack. A doctor at the treatment centre said the explosion was intense and so close that staff initially thought the hospital itself had been hit.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei described the attack as a barbaric act and called it a cowardly war crime. In a post on X, he said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 20:03 LONDON
Tankers in Strait of Hormuz described as 'highly targeted' as southern corridor is shut
Commercial tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks were not random victims, but part of what shipping watchers described as a "highly, highly targeted" campaign, according to the supplied report. The latest disruption centres on the narrow waterway linking Gulf producers to global markets, where traffic has already been choked by Iranian action. The report says the pressure has now extended to the southern corridor, a route that hugs the Omani coastline and had been used as an alternative for oil and gas shipments.The supplied material says Iran decided last week to shut down that southern route as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Kyiv hit again as Russian missile strike kills at least two
Russian ballistic missiles struck multiple areas of Kyiv overnight into Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring five others, including a child, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. The attack hit the Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts of the capital and triggered large fires at a warehouse and an administrative building. Emergency crews were still working at the scene as firefighters battled the blaze and search teams checked damaged structures for survivors.Officials said falling debris also damaged nearby properties, adding to the disruption across the affected districts. The strike came just hours after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
US disables tanker in Arabian Gulf during Iran blockade enforcement
The United States said its forces disabled a Curacao-flagged oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf after the vessel ignored repeated warnings and continued toward an Iranian port. According to US Central Command, the unladen M/T Belma was transiting international waters toward Kharg Island when it was stopped. The vessel was hit after a US aircraft fired Hellfire missiles into its smokestack, CENTCOM said.CENTCOM said the tanker had attempted to violate what it described as a US blockade. In a statement posted on social media, the command said the ship was no longer transiting to Iran after the strike. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 06:02 LONDON
Iran frees US-Iranian citizen Dena Karari amid renewed hostilities with Washington
Iran has allowed US-Iranian citizen Dena Karari to leave the country after she was detained there since December 2024, according to her lawyer and comments from the US president. The release comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran have risen again, with fresh US strikes on Iran reported in the supporting material. Karari is now outside Iran and is understood to be travelling back to the United States.US President Donald Trump publicly praised the move as a gesture of goodwill, saying the woman was in good condition and had safely left Iran. He did not name her in his initial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 04:29 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
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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
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
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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
