Iran says drone hit U.S.-used base in Kuwait as Kuwait confirms attacks and damage
Iranian state media has said a drone struck a military base used by the United States in Kuwait, while Kuwait separately confirmed that it came under Iranian attack on Tuesday. The Iranian account said a Shahed drone hit a drone platform at Ali Al-Salem Air Base, and video of an explosion was published by state-linked outlets. Kuwait said its forces intercepted missiles and drones during the attack, and that debris caused damage in several locations.According to the Iranian military account, the target was a platform for drones at Ali Al-Salem, a base used by U.S. forces in Kuwait. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 03:30 LONDON
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Strait of Hormuz remains fault line as Iran and US drift back toward war
The fragile understanding between Iran and the United States, reached last month, now appears to be slipping back toward open conflict. The main point of tension is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow shipping lane through which a large share of global oil and gas trade passes. Iran is again signalling that its control over the corridor is a red line that it says cannot be altered by military, economic or diplomatic pressure.The dispute centres on a June memorandum of understanding that was drafted quickly and has been interpreted differently by both sides from the start. According to the text... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Trump drops planned Hormuz cargo fee as US-Iran conflict intensifies
US President Donald Trump has reversed a planned 20% fee on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Gulf states will instead make investment and trade deals with the United States. The change came just hours before the toll was due to take effect, according to the supplied material. It comes as the confrontation with Iran continues to widen across the Gulf and the surrounding maritime corridor.Trump said the strait would remain open to all ship transit except Iranian traffic, while the US military blockade of Iran would continue. In a post on Truth Social, he said the fee... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
Searches continue after 12 arrests in Counter Terrorism Policing London case
Counter Terrorism Policing London says searches are continuing at six addresses after 12 arrests in an investigation linked to extreme right-wing terrorism. Eight men remain in custody as the operation continues. The force said the investigation is connected to a suspected threat directed towards an Islamic event held at Shrublands. No further details on the alleged threat were provided in the source text. The latest update was published on 14 July 2026 at 19:15. The source gives no information on charges, injuries, seized items, or when the searches and custody period may end. #CounterTerrorismPolicingLondon #Islamic #Shrublands #extremerightwing #terrorism UK Metropolitan... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 19:33 LONDON
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Trump and Iraq Prime Minister agree on deeper economic ties and US troop withdrawal by September 30
United States President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met at the White House in Washington, DC, on Tuesday and said they want to move bilateral relations toward economic cooperation. The two leaders said the talks would lead to a series of deals, with energy at the centre of the agenda. They also said the remaining US forces in Iraq would fully withdraw by September 30.Trump said Iraq had "tremendous potential" because of its oil and said the two countries would be "doing a lot of deals". He said the arrangement would create jobs in both countries and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions deepen as strikes, blockade and oil shock rattle markets
US and Iranian forces exchanged fresh strikes for a third consecutive night, with the confrontation now spilling into shipping and energy markets as President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices jumped. đź”—The US Navy said a new blockade at the entrance to the strait will begin on Tuesday night, while gold fell about 3% after the announcement, underlining how quickly investors are repricing the risk from the crisis. đź”— đź”—In the latest maritime incident, two United Arab Emirates oil tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, killing an Indian crew member and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Jul 2026 08:38 LONDON
UK set to designate Iran's IRGC as a terror organisation amid antisemitic attack concerns
The United Kingdom is set to declare Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation and impose sanctions on it, according to the latest government move. The decision follows a rise in antisemitic attacks and comes amid continuing concern over alleged hostile activity on British soil. Officials have linked the IRGC and its proxies to suspected bombing plots and assassination attempts in the UK.The move would add to the government's wider response to foreign-backed threats and hostile activity. British officials also plan to outlaw an Islamist militant group that claimed responsibility for the torching of four Jewish community ambulances in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 04:01 LONDON
Day News Recap: US Iran strikes widen as Europe hardens sanctions and Asia reels from deadly fires
US forces carried out another wave of strikes on Iran, deepening a confrontation that has now spread across the Gulf, while President Donald Trump said the United States would act as the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz and restart a naval blockade of Iran. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Iraq’s prime minister Ali al Zaidi is heading to Washington for talks on energy, trade and security, and Israel has set national elections for 27 October, a vote widely seen as a test for Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. 🔗 🔗Europe moved to tighten pressure on Moscow and its networks, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
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UK outlaws three state-threat groups linked to Iran and Russia amid national security crackdown
The UK has expanded its national security response by outlawing three groups it says are linked to state threats from Iran and Russia. The new measures cover Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right, and Russia's GRU Volunteer Corps. The move gives authorities fresh powers to treat support for the groups as a criminal offence.Under the new rules, supporting or assisting the groups can lead to up to 14 years in prison. Acts of sabotage carried out on their behalf can carry a life sentence. The government said the IRGC has been linked to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to Islamic event in Suffolk
Police have arrested 12 people over an alleged right-wing terror threat linked to an Islamic event at Shrubland Hall in Barham, Suffolk. The UK Ijtima event was ended early on Sunday as a precaution after the possible threat was identified. Counter Terrorism Policing London said the investigation is related to right-wing terrorism.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the police response to what she described as a credible threat had "undoubtedly saved lives". Commander Helen Flanagan, who heads Counter Terrorism Policing London, said officers moved quickly to make arrests at various locations across the country. Police also said searches were under way... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 14:32 LONDON
Khamenei funeral and Iran escalation around the Strait of Hormuz intensify
Millions of people in Iran have reportedly attended the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to the supplied material, as the country's confrontation with the United States and its allies continues to dominate the regional agenda. The event was presented as both a public mourning ceremony and a carefully managed political moment. The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the wider escalation, with the ceasefire described in the rows as having collapsed.The material says hundreds of foreign reporters and social media influencers were granted rare access to Iran to cover the funeral, suggesting Tehran is placing strong emphasis on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
Nigerian troops kill more than 300 bandits in Zamfara operation
Nigerian soldiers and local vigilantes have killed more than 300 bandits in a two-day operation in Zamfara state, according to a state official. The fighting took place in Gummi district, in the north-west of the country, after the armed group was targeted following the theft of livestock. Residents said the clash began on Wednesday night and continued into the following morning.Zamfara's information commissioner, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, said in a statement that the operation led to the elimination of more than 300 terrorists. Local resident Abubakar Muhammad said soldiers and vigilantes fought about 1,000 bandits who had stolen livestock. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 13:34 LONDON
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Trump threatens to "completely decimate" Iran as assassination row escalates
Donald Trump has escalated his warning to Iran, saying the United States would "completely decimate" the country if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating him. In a post on his social media platform on 11 July, he said 1,000 missiles were "locked and loaded" and aimed at Iran, and that orders had already been given. He added that the US military was ready, willing and able to destroy all areas of Iran for a one-year period, subject to extension.The comments came amid a fragile ceasefire and a recent exchange of fire that has further strained relations between Washington and Tehran.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 06:29 LONDON
Iran prepares to bury slain leader Khamenei in Mashhad amid mass funeral processions
Huge crowds have gathered in the eastern holy city of Mashhad as Iran prepares to bury its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The burial in his hometown is due on Thursday and follows a week of funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies across Iran. It also comes after large commemorations in Iraq, where the dead leader was honoured in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.The supporting report says Khamenei was killed in strikes on Tehran on 28 February, along with several relatives. It says his remains arrived at Mashhad international airport on Thursday after being paraded through Tehran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 12:59 LONDON
Iran buries Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after days of public funeral rites
Iran has buried Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after several days of public funeral ceremonies following his death in a wartime attack. The burial took place on Thursday, 9 July, at the Imam Reza shrine, one of the holiest sites in the country. The funeral had been delayed for months before the public rites began on 4 July after a ceasefire was consolidated.According to the supplied report, Khamenei died on 28 February, the first day of the military conflict. The attack was carried out by the United States and Israel, and four of his relatives were also killed. The bodies were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 11:03 LONDON
Eight killed as landslide hits girls' school in Bangladesh refugee camp
Eight people have been killed after a landslide struck a girls' school inside a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, in south-eastern Bangladesh. The mudslide buried an Islamic study centre in the coastal city on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a rescue operation in difficult conditions. Officials said it is still unclear how many people were inside the school when the slope gave way.Rescuers pulled 13 people from the mud and debris, according to the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman. Eight of those rescued died, while the other five children were taken to hospital for treatment. A local district... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 15:34 LONDON
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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
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
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
