Iran, US confrontation widens around Hormuz as shipping comes under renewed attack
Iranian missiles and drones reportedly hit Kuwait on 3 September, two days after American aircraft struck roughly 100 positions along the Hormuz coast and across western Iran. Among the strikes was one that killed five people at a wedding party in Sirik, according to the supplied material. The confrontation has continued since then, with US forces striking Iranian oil tankers and Iran targeting shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz.The latest reporting places the dispute in a wider regional frame just as Brent crude is trading around $97 a barrel. The Strait of Hormuz remains central because it is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Amnesty says March Tehran strikes may amount to war crimes
Amnesty International has said three strikes carried out by the United States and Israel in Tehran in March may amount to war crimes. The organisation said the attacks hit densely packed suburbs in the Iranian capital and caused damage to surrounding civilian areas that was entirely predictable. It has called for independent investigations by both countries into the strikes.The report focuses on three incidents in March that Amnesty said killed at least 41 civilians. According to the organisation, the targets may have been justified under international law, including police stations and paramilitary compounds, but the choice of weapons and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Brisbane flood barrier unveiled as Ukraine aid, Middle East tensions and Asia moves dominate
Engineers in Brisbane have unveiled an 80 tonne mechanical flood barrier to protect Albert Street Station, part of the Cross River Rail underground network, as the city prepares for future flood risk. 🔗In Ukraine, prosecutor general Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned after anti graft officers searched his offices as part of a corruption investigation, even as renewed Russian strikes hit Kyiv. 🔗 The United Kingdom has also pledged £100m in military equipment, including Patriot missiles and other air defence support, to help Ukraine through the winter. 🔗In the Middle East, Benjamin Netanyahu has denied a report that the United Arab Emirates... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Sep 2026 12:26 LONDON
Iran warns South Korea over possible role in Strait of Hormuz blockade
Iran has warned South Korea of what it called serious consequences if Seoul interferes in military operations linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The warning comes amid reports that South Korea may contribute to a US naval blockade of the waterway, a critical passage for global energy shipments. Tehran said any military presence or participation by another country in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz would be treated as direct support for what it described as an aggressor.The comments were made by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei in a statement posted on X on Monday. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Iran raises petrol prices again as officials urge consumers to cut fuel use
Iran has raised petrol prices again, introducing a higher tariff for motorists who use more than 110 litres a month. The change comes as officials try to manage declining revenues and the cost of a subsidy system that has long kept fuel prices among the lowest in the world. State media said the first 60 litres a month will remain unchanged, while the next 50 litres will be charged at a higher rate.Under the new structure, the price for heavy users will double from 50,000 riyals to 100,000 riyals per litre. The measure was reported on 8 September and is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gaza, Iran and trade tensions deepen across several fronts
Russia resumed missile and drone strikes on Kyiv after a pause in attacks expired, and officials said at least two people were killed and seven others wounded in the latest assault on the Ukrainian capital. 🔗In Ukraine, the chief prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko resigned after anti corruption investigators searched his offices over allegations linked to illegal call centre activity, adding a domestic political scandal to the war pressure. 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli ministers have publicly advanced proposals for removing Palestinians from Gaza, even as the United States rejected forced transfer, sharpening debate over the territory’s future. 🔗 The United Nations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
IAEA warns over Iran nuclear access as Western powers push UN referral
The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned that it still cannot verify Iran's declared nuclear material more than a year after losing access to key facilities. The warning comes as France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States press for a draft resolution that would send the Iran file back to the UN Security Council. The move would mark a significant escalation in the long-running dispute over Iran's nuclear programme.IAEA chief Rafael Grossi told the agency's Board of Governors on Monday that Tehran had provided no information during the latest reporting period on the status of its declared nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 03:30 LONDON
Trump says oil will fall if the U.S. wins war with Iran and Iran never gets a nuclear weapon
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Oil prices will drop precipitously, like everything else is dropping (but more!), when we WIN the war with Iran. Three Dollars a gallon, but ultimately, below Two Dollars a gallon. It will all happen quickly, and Iran will never have a Nuclear Weapon. - "Christopher Columbus proudly stands at the entrance to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, directly adjacent to the White House, one of the most important Entrances to a Building in D. I did this in Honor of the Italian American Community, Industrious, brilliant,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Iran nuclear standoff deepens as Yemen, Indonesia and Ukraine tensions persist
Iran has escalated its dispute with the UN nuclear watchdog by blocking IAEA inspectors, after the agency said Tehran had not provided information on declared nuclear materials or facilities as talks over the Hormuz issue neared completion. 🔗In the Middle East, Yemen’s internationally recognised government said it launched air strikes on Houthi positions across several provinces, while the group continued to claim drone activity. Separately, aid concerns deepened as vaccine shortages in Houthi held areas left about five million children without routine immunisations. 🔗 🔗Violence also flared in the occupied West Bank, where a Palestinian man was killed by Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Sep 2026 18:25 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran tensions deepen as Germany swings right and China boosts banks
The biggest geopolitical story was the worsening US Iran confrontation, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying there may not be a nuclear agreement as Washington and Tehran continue exchanging attacks. The comments underline fading hopes for a deal while the military and diplomatic standoff intensifies. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel ordered residents in a zone of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of strikes it said were aimed at a Hezbollah target. The warning came as cross border pressure remained high and the risk of wider escalation stayed in focus. 🔗Ukraine said US envoys had brought new proposals... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Sep 2026 08:36 LONDON
Netanyahu calls Qatar a hostile state as Doha dispute resurfaces
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again described Qatar as a hostile state, reviving tensions over Israel's strike on Doha last year and the role of Qatari money in Gaza. In an interview with Israel's i24NEWS, he said Qatar had not dictated Israeli decisions, but added that it was a hostile state. He also repeated his claim that he had attacked and bombed Qatar during the war.The remarks refer to the September 2025 strike in Doha, which targeted senior Hamas officials who were in the Qatari capital as part of talks on a United States-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal. Six people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
US says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after warships were targeted in the Gulf of Oman
US Central Command says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships in regional waters. The command said one tanker near Kharg Island was permanently disabled, while another vessel near Jask in the Gulf of Oman was also disabled and a third tanker in the Gulf of Oman was completely destroyed. It said no American personnel were harmed in the exchange.Centcom said the attacks on the tankers followed what it described as multiple Iranian missile launches aimed at a US aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer. Admiral Brad... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 17:59 LONDON
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US drafting early post-war Middle East strategy focused on Iran and normalisation
The Trump administration has begun work on an early-stage post-war strategy for the Middle East, according to a report citing unnamed US officials and other sources familiar with the discussions. The reported plan is aimed at reshaping the regional balance of power by increasing pressure on Iran and expanding normalisation between Israel and neighbouring countries. It could also shape US policy in the region for the rest of Donald Trump's time in office.According to the report, three main pillars have been discussed. These include building a regional alignment among US allies to deter and constrain Iran, winding down the regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
Iranian president calls for unity as US intensifies economic pressure
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on officials and the public to remain united as the United States steps up economic pressure on Tehran. He said national cohesion would be enough to neutralise attempts to create discord inside the country. The remarks come as Iran faces renewed sanctions pressure and fresh signs of strain in its domestic economy.According to the supplied report, Washington last month announced what it described as an "Economic D-Day" campaign against Tehran. The measures were presented as the toughest sanctions regime in Washington's history and were aimed at severing economic lifelines that support the Iranian state... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 15:02 LONDON
South Korea weighs Hormuz contributions amid US pressure and maritime disruption
South Korea is considering possible contributions to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, after the presidential office said it was reviewing a range of assistance options. The statement came as the strategic waterway remains under strain from disruption to maritime traffic and continued pressure from the United States on allies to take part in efforts linked to Iran. Officials stressed that no decision has been made.The presidential office said on Friday that various forms of assistance were being examined, including military contributions described only in general terms. An unnamed official said Seoul would take into account domestic legal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
Iran says it struck US bases in Kuwait and the UAE as probe continues into deadly wedding attack
Iran said on Thursday that it had hit United States military targets in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates with missiles and drones, widening the confrontation with Washington across the Gulf. The claims came as Kuwait said its air defences intercepted incoming projectiles, while the United Arab Emirates said it had not been struck. The latest exchange followed a deadly attack on a wedding in the coastal town of Kuhestak, which Iran has blamed on the United States.According to the supplied material, Kuwait's army said it intercepted a missile and a drone launched from Tehran, and described the attack as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
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US investigates alleged wedding strike in southern Iran as Tehran says it hit bases in Kuwait and the UAE
The United States says it is investigating Iranian claims that a missile strike hit a wedding in southern Iran, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more. Vice-President JD Vance said he was "extremely sceptical" about the allegation, but confirmed the administration would examine it. Iran says the strike hit a home in Sirik, in the country's south near the Strait of Hormuz, and has described the incident as a war crime.The Iranian Red Crescent Society said shrapnel from a missile struck the ceremony on Tuesday, leaving 67 people hurt and killing at least four. Iranian state media later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
China's support for Iran shows its limits as US pressure intensifies
China's backing for Iran is being tested as the United States steps up pressure on Tehran, according to analysts cited in the supplied material. Beijing remains one of Iran's most important economic partners, but the row says it is unlikely to go far beyond its existing trade links to shield Tehran from sanctions and military pressure. The issue has also been visible this week at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering, where Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were both present.The supplied analysis says China opposes the latest US pressure campaign, including sanctions and military attacks, but is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
Global bond sell-off deepens as Strait of Hormuz closure keeps borrowing costs elevated
Markets are continuing to price in higher borrowing costs for governments as tensions in the Middle East keep energy prices elevated. The latest analysis says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran are feeding expectations of higher inflation and interest rates across major economies. That has added fresh pressure to government bond markets already under strain from heavy issuance and persistent fiscal concerns.The report says the immediate market response is being driven by the assumption that oil and gas prices will stay higher for longer, rather than ease as some investors... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 16:01 LONDON
Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Iran over Middle East escalation and Hormuz restrictions
Peru has broken diplomatic relations with Iran, citing Tehran's role in escalating tensions in the Middle East and restrictions on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The decision was announced by Peru's foreign ministry on Tuesday and was presented as a response to what it described as violence and instability in the region. It also reflects a broader foreign-policy stance that the government said is rooted in pacifism and respect for international law.According to the Peruvian government, the move was prompted by several concerns at once. These included Iran's actions in the Middle East, what Lima described as severe restrictions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 04:00 LONDON
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IAEA warns urgent access is needed to Iranian nuclear sites amid verification concerns
The International Atomic Energy Agency has said it urgently needs access to Iranian nuclear sites and information on nuclear material, warning that the lack of verification is a proliferation concern. In a quarterly report seen by news agencies, the UN nuclear watchdog said the situation requires "utmost urgency". The report also highlighted unresolved access issues at facilities including the Isfahan plant.The agency said its lack of information about the material and its inability to verify it at facilities in Iran is a matter of proliferation concern. Director General Rafael Grossi said the long-standing problems and repeated crises around the issue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
Iran says it would return to June ceasefire deal if the US does the same
Iran has said it is ready to return to the ceasefire deal reached with the United States in June if Washington also honours the agreement. President Masoud Pezeshkian made the remarks on Tuesday at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, according to Iranian state media. His comments came after the first exchange of fire between the two countries in a month and amid renewed strain over the fragile framework.Pezeshkian said that if the United States returns to its commitments in the memorandum of understanding, Iran will immediately reciprocate. The June framework called for an immediate ceasefire and opened a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 17:32 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
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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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
