Trump touts anti-Iran strikes and urges Israelis to back Netanyahu
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "To the people of Israel, to those who haven't seen it, I am attaching the Endorsement I gave one week ago to your Prime Minister, Bibi Netanyahu. As everyone is aware, including the enemy, Bibi and I have had a great relationship in winning together. I did the Venezuelan attack, one of the most successful Military Operations in History but, before that, we did Operation Midnight Hammer, stopping the World's Number One State Sponsor of Terror from obtaining a Nuclear Weapon. Then we did Operation Epic... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 23:00 LONDON
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Riyadh airport partially reopens amid renewed Houthi threats and fresh interceptions
Saudi Arabia has resumed operations at two terminals at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, even as the Houthis vowed to keep targeting the facility and Saudi forces said they intercepted another wave of missiles and drones. The partial reopening comes after the airport halted operations on 10 October following an attack claimed by the Houthis that killed 13 people. The latest developments underline how the airport has become a focal point in the cross-border conflict.Late on Saturday, the airport said Terminal 1 would handle domestic flights and Terminal 2 would be used for international flights operated by national carriers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions rise as Ukraine is hit and France, Brazil and Israel vote under pressure
The United States is reportedly drawing up options for renewed strikes on Iran, after Donald Trump signalled that action could come soon, while Tehran said a new war with Washington and Israel would not change its position. 🔗 🔗Across the wider Middle East, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a fresh barrage of missiles and drones launched from Yemen near Mecca and Riyadh, with debris reported in several western locations, as the conflict widened. 🔗 In Jordan, thousands attended funerals for eight victims of the church attack in Karak province while the manhunt for the gunmen continued. 🔗Israel faced multiple security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Oct 2026 18:28 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Saudi intercepts missiles as Iran, Qatar and Musk add to global tensions
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a new wave of missiles and drones on Sunday, including a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh and a drone in the capital region, as well as another drone in the south, in the latest sign of rising regional tension. 🔗Iran's foreign minister said a renewed war with the United States and Israel would not change Tehran's position, even as fresh threats from Washington kept pressure high. 🔗Tehran is also widening a nationwide civilian mobilisation drive called Janfada, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it is being expanded across much of the country and linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Oct 2026 12:24 LONDON
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US reportedly prepares follow-up strike options on Iran as Trump signals possible action soon
The United States military has drawn up options for renewed strikes on Iran, according to reporting cited in Washington, raising the prospect of another escalation in a conflict that has already stretched for months. The plans are said to be ready for follow-up action if authorised by the White House, with possible targets including energy facilities, infrastructure and nuclear sites. The reporting comes as President Donald Trump has suggested the US could strike as soon as "tomorrow", while also leaving open the possibility of a deal with Tehran.The latest account says Central Command, which oversees US forces in the Middle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 12:00 LONDON
Iran expands nationwide Janfada mobilisation and weapons-training campaign
Iran's authorities are widening a civilian mobilisation drive called Janfada across much of the country, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it wants training stations in main squares in every provincial capital. The campaign is being presented as preparation for possible renewed conflict with the United States and Israel, and it now appears in cities and towns across multiple provinces. Street booths, organised events and armed exercises linked to the drive have been reported in several major urban centres.The programme was launched in late March at the height of the war with the United States and Israel, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 11:32 LONDON
Iran warns renewed US-Israel war would not change its position
Iran's foreign minister has said a renewed war with the United States and Israel would not alter Tehran's position, as fresh threats from Washington keep tensions high. Abbas Araghchi made the remarks during a televised event in Tehran on Sunday, saying that even if fighting resumed, Iran's policies would remain unchanged. His comments came after US President Donald Trump said Washington may do another "little Epic Fury," a reference to the earlier campaign on Iran.Araghchi said a new attack would not produce a different outcome and that he was already thinking about the post-war period. He said there had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 10:59 LONDON
Trump attacks Obama and ties Iran to nuclear risk while endorsing Mike Rogers in Michigan
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Obama was a grossly incompetent President! He paid off Iran with $Billions, and gave them a road to a Nuclear Weapon. He said that Crooked Hillary Clinton was going to WIN, he campaigned hard for her, and she lost in all directions and ways. He then campaigned full out for Kamala, and likewise, she lost. Now he's campaigning for a Muslim Brotherhood Jihadist, who hates Jews and Blacks and AMERICANS and TRUMP, and he is going to lose, also. He's a Fake Doctor, who runs what... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
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US on alert over alleged advanced-stage Iranian plots against Americans abroad
United States intelligence agencies have warned that Iranian plots to target US personnel overseas have reached advanced stages, according to a memo cited by officials. The warning has prompted Washington to place staff on high alert across parts of the Middle East and to reduce its diplomatic presence in the region. The development comes amid already elevated tensions between the United States and Iran.The memo was sent by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to the supplied report. It says US agencies have received intelligence indicating that Iran has substantially increased efforts to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
Oil spill spreads along UAE coast after tanker strike near Strait of Hormuz
An oil spill from a tanker damaged near the Strait of Hormuz is spreading along the United Arab Emirates coastline, with beaches near Umm Al Quwain now affected. Verified video from Friday showed oil washing ashore and darkening the water, while authorities said some beaches and coastal areas have been closed. Satellite imagery reviewed over several days indicates the slick has expanded well beyond the vessel itself.The tanker has been identified in the reporting as Gem No.2, which was damaged between 9 and 10 October during a surge of vessel strikes in the area. Satellite images from Monday showed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
Netanyahu says toppling Iran's government remains Israel's primary objective
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that overthrowing Iran's government remains Israel's primary objective, in remarks that underline the continuing focus on Tehran after months of regional conflict. The comments came as he faces declining support in the polls ahead of national elections next week. They also followed conversations with United States President Donald Trump on Sunday and a visit to Israel by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.Netanyahu did not indicate that Washington had agreed to join another offensive against Iran, or to support a campaign aimed at bringing down its leadership. The report says analysts remain sceptical that military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Russia signals possible mediation in US-Iran nuclear talks
Russia has signalled that it could play a mediating role in renewed discussions between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear programme. The development follows a visit this week by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Iran, where he met President Masoud Pezeshkian and other officials. Media reports cited in the supplied material say Moscow has offered to help bridge the gap between the two sides as talk of a possible nuclear deal returns.The reported outreach comes after two earlier meetings between Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin on 8 October and 1 September. The supplied material says Russia's nuclear expertise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 09:32 LONDON
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IRGC claims mine attack on tankers in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens wider strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said two oil tankers were struck by mines it laid in the Strait of Hormuz, setting both vessels on fire and bringing them to a standstill. The claim, made in a statement cited by Iranian media, points to a sharp escalation in tensions around one of the world's most important shipping lanes. The IRGC said the tankers were using what it described as an unauthorised route through the southern part of the strait near the Omani coast.The statement did not name the vessels or give their exact location. It said the explosions came from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Iran and Russia deepen ties as Lavrov backs Tehran amid US-Iran crisis
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed Moscow's support for Iran during a visit to Tehran, where he met Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Masoud Pezeshkian. The latest talks come as the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has intensified regional tensions and pushed Moscow and Tehran closer together. Araghchi said on Tuesday that the two countries had "never worked so closely" in their history.The meeting also highlighted the practical consequences of the conflict for Russia. According to the supplied reporting, the war has pushed up oil prices and brought Moscow a financial windfall, even... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 18:07 LONDON
Qatar says it redeployed defence systems in six hours amid Iran threat
Qatar's intelligence chief has said the country redeployed its entire defensive systems within six hours in response to Iran-related war threats. Brigadier General Khalid Mohammed Al-Nuaimi made the remarks at the Global Security Forum in Doha, describing the move as an urgent adjustment to a changing threat environment. He said the redeployment was unprecedented and successful, and that Qatar had been forced to adapt quickly.Al-Nuaimi said the overhaul followed eight months of adapting Qatar's forces, defence capabilities and military doctrine for a different security landscape. He said the changes were not only conceptual but also involved the allocation of defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
Iran denies collapse is close as US claims IRGC is running out of money
Iran has rejected claims that it is unable to sustain support for its regional allies, even as it acknowledges that sanctions and war have created financial pressure. The dispute centres on competing claims from Tehran and Washington over the impact of military pressure, a naval blockade and restrictions on Iranian exports. The latest exchange comes amid a wider confrontation over Iran's regional network and the funding of groups aligned with it.US Central Command chief Brad Cooper said last week that a combination of military attacks and a naval blockade of Iran's southern ports had dealt severe blows to the country.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Germany and Iran trade diplomatic summonses after Hamburg court plot convictions
Germany and Iran have exchanged diplomatic summonses after a Hamburg court convicted two men over an alleged Tehran-linked plot to kill two prominent German Jewish figures. The case has intensified a row between Berlin and Tehran, with each side rejecting the other's accusations. The dispute centres on findings by the German court that the men were involved in planning attacks against the leaders of two Jewish organisations in Germany.Iran's foreign ministry summoned Germany's ambassador, Axel Dittmann, after Berlin had already summoned Iran's ambassador, Majid Nili Ahmadabadi. Tehran accused Germany of making what it called baseless political allegations and said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Trump endorses Netanyahu and warns the U.S. may have to act on Iran
United States President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election bid and warned that the United States may have to "finish the job" against Iran if Israel elects a different leader. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump described Netanyahu as a "great warrior prime minister" and "an even greater partner for peace," while saying Iran had been "systematically destroyed" militarily and financially. He added that if Israel has the "wrong leader," meaning anyone other than Netanyahu, "America will have to do this work ourselves." Trump's remarks came ahead of Israel's election on October... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:06 LONDON
Pakistan suspends Iran border trade at Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan crossings
Pakistan has halted trade with Iran at the Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan crossings in Balochistan, leaving freight stranded on both sides of the border. The suspension was reported on Saturday and has affected one of the main land routes between the two neighbours. Passenger traffic at Gabd-Rimdan has continued, according to the Iranian news agency cited in the report.The Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry said about 2,000 trucks were stuck on both sides of the border after the closure. Pakistan's federal government has not commented publicly, and authorities in Balochistan did not respond to the report. A deputy commissioner in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Israel opposition hardens line on Iran ahead of October 27 election
Israel's opposition parties are taking an even tougher public line on Iran than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the country heads towards national elections on October 27. The issue has become a central campaign theme after Israel's military confrontation with Iran earlier this year and the abrupt halt to that fighting in June. Opposition figures are now using the conflict to argue that Netanyahu has not gone far enough in confronting Tehran.The row has sharpened around the question of how far Israel should go in trying to weaken Iran's nuclear and military capabilities. According to the Israel Democracy Institute, 65... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 13:34 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
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
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
