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Oil prices surge as Iran war continues  WBUR

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What Is Life Like Beneath the Bombs of the Iran War?  Reason Magazine

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, March 9 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva called on Monday for a de-escalation of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and a return to negotiations. Oil prices have surged as some major producers cut supplies ​and stock markets have gone into a nosedive since the war began on February 28, and Iran has fired on Gulf states that host U.S. military bases, causing travel and business disruptions.

Iran's Jews feeling fear and heartbreak as US-Israeli strikes rain down MEE correspondent on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 14:27 'I cannot see the country where I was born and raised as my enemy,' one Jewish Iranian businesswoman tells MEE Iranian Jews hold a pro-Palestinian gathering in Tehran on 30 October 2023 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Yosef, an Iranian Jew who studied history at university, is talking to Middle East Eye about the distinction between Judaism and Zionism. Part of a small community that now numbers less than 10,000 in a country of 90 million, Yosef – like other Iranian Jews – is trying to stay safe from air and missile strikes that often originate in Israel, a country he is supposed to feel some affinity with. “It is Zionism that has damaged Israel’s reputation around the world,” he says. “Today there is hardly any influential left-wing movement left in Israel. The competition is between hard-right politicians and even more radical ones.” Yosef describes himself as a strong critic of Zionism, which he believes has played a major role in destabilising the entire Middle East.  “What happened in Gaza will remain in history,” he says, referring to Israel’s genocide. “The shame of it will stay with Zionism and those who supported it.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With Israeli strikes on oil sites now turning the skies above Tehran black, Yosef is frustrated with Iranians who support Israel’s actions. “When I see some of my fellow Iranians believing Netanyahu’s speeches, it makes me very sad,” he says. “They should listen carefully to his messages to the people of Syria, Lebanon and Palestine to understand who they are dealing with.” 'Yes, I’m Jewish. But I cannot see the country where I was born and raised as my enemy' - Sara, Jewish Iranian businesswoman Sara, a 46-year-old businesswoman from Shiraz, is particularly angry with the Israeli prime minister. She places much of the blame for the current war on Netanyahu. “Even inside Israel, many people hate this charlatan,” she says bluntly. “To cover up his financial scandals, he will do anything to shift attention away from himself.” Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate cases launched in 2019. His scheduled appearances in court have frequently been delayed because of Israel’s wars.  “Yes, I’m Jewish. But I cannot see the country where I was born and raised as my enemy,” Sara says.  “I am both Jewish and Iranian. Because of that, I believe I can judge this situation without hatred. Much of the chaos we have seen in the region in recent years is connected to Netanyahu’s policies.” Iran's small Jewish community Iran’s Jewish population has declined significantly since the 1979 Islamic revolution. Before it, estimates suggested that between 70,000 and 100,000 Jews lived in Iran. After the revolution and the break in relations between Tehran and Israel, many left the country. Iran’s most recent census, in 2016, placed the number of Jews at just over 9,000, though some members of the community believe the real number is higher. 'When I see missiles hitting Israeli cities, it makes me sad. When I see Israeli and American fighter jets flying over my city, it makes me sad too' - Daniel, Iranian Jewish jeweller Conversations with Iranian Jews reveal a mosaic of opinions about the personal dilemmas and tensions raised by the war. Jewish citizens of Iran are watching a war between their country and Israel, the state established by force as a homeland for the Jewish people. Daniel, 52, works in a jewellery shop in Tehran. Like many others, he is anxious about the consequences of the war and speaks cautiously about his views. “I don’t remember the time before the revolution,” he says. “But my parents and older relatives always told us that Iran and Israel once had close relations. They never imagined that one day the two countries would be in a situation like this.” Daniel spends most of his time at home right now, following the war on Persian and Hebrew news channels.  “I don’t know what will happen,” he says quietly. “But this is a terrible war. I wish it had never happened. When I see missiles hitting Israeli cities, it makes me sad. When I see Israeli and American fighter jets flying over my city, it makes me sad too. The explosions keep us awake at night.” Daniel avoids offering a clear political judgment about the conflict. He does not say why, but the reason is easy to guess. Speaking openly about such matters is risky in Iran, especially during wartime. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Anger at Islamic Republic  Not everyone is as critical of Israel as Sara and Yosef. But expressing different opinions openly can be difficult. Arash, 71, owns a small restaurant in Tehran. He admits that speaking about the war is uncomfortable. 'The level of anger toward the Islamic Republic is so high that many Iranians today see Jews as friends' - Arash, Jewish Iranian restaurant owner “It’s not easy to talk about these things,” he says. “Especially during wartime. This is a war between two countries that you feel connected to.” He pauses, then continues. “But the real question is: who first promised to destroy the other? The policies of the Islamic Republic helped bring the situation to this point.” Arash believes that in recent years, attitudes toward Jews inside Iran have improved. “The level of anger toward the Islamic Republic is so high that many Iranians today see Jews as friends,” he says. But he quickly adds that he still sees himself first and foremost as Iranian. “Don’t forget that I am also Iranian. It makes me sad that the policies of this government have brought the country to this situation.” Like many older members of the community, Arash says emigration is no longer easy.  “Over the years many Jews have left Iran and moved to Israel,” he says. “For people our age it’s much harder to leave. But look around, even many Muslims are emigrating. Why? Because under the Islamic Republic, people don’t see a future here.” Fear for the future As the war between Iran and Israel enters its second week, there is still no clear sign of when it might end. For many Iranian Jews, the greatest fear is not just the current fighting, but what might come next. Names and ages of children killed in strike on Iranian school Read More » Speaking before the weekend strikes on oil facilities in Tehran, Yosef tells MEE that the “worst possible scenario” would be attacks on Iran’s infrastructure aimed at forcing the Islamic Republic to surrender. Now that scenario is here. Yosef adds one final thought. “We have to be realistic. The military power of Israel and the United States is many times greater than Iran’s,” he says.  "I hate waking up every night to the sound of missiles and explosions. "But what I fear most is that the final result of this war will destroy the country I love.” War on Iran Tehran News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

The Pentagon Cut Its Civilian Safeguards Before the Iran War  The Atlantic

Ukraine has built low-cost drones to counter Russian attacks with imported Iranian Shahed drones.

A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.

Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington died Saturday night after being seriously injured during an attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia

Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon  The Washington Post

UAE tycoon rules out Abu Dhabi joining Iran war in scathing attack on US MEE staff on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 14:25 Khalaf al-Habtoor says that while Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham may 'risk their country for Israel's interests', the Emiratis would not do the same Khalaf Ahmed al-Habtoor, chairman of the United Arab Emirates' Al Habtoor Group, gestures during a press conference at Beirut airport on 20 March 2007 (AFP/Haitham Mussawi) Off In a scathing statement on X, Khalaf al-Habtoor, a prominent Emirati billionaire, has ruled out the UAE getting involved in the war on Iran, and accused the US of putting Israel’s interests over its own.  Habtoor noted that US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham had in recent days called on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to join the US and Israel in its war on Iran.  “I say to him clearly: We know full well why we are under attack, and we also know who dragged the entire region into this dangerous escalation without consulting those he calls his ‘allies’ in the region,” he wrote.  Habtoor is not a government official, but the Dubai-based billionaire is close to ruling circles. Public expression in the UAE, particularly at this level, is tightly controlled by the government.  In response to the US and Israel's war, Iran has retaliated by launching drones and missiles at every country in the Gulf.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Habtoor said that the UAE did not deny Iran’s threat to the region, adding that it does not trust Tehran.  “But this is a dirty game in which several powers clash at the expense of our region, with no honor in it and no transparency,” he said, calling out Iran, Israel and the US for prioritising their own interests over others in the region. “And for this reason, we say it clearly: We will not enter this war to serve the interests of others, nor will we sacrifice our sons in a conflict that could have been avoided through diplomacy and political solutions.” He said that the UAE does not treat the lives of “our sons” as collateral damage, “as some do”.  'We will not enter this war to serve the interests of others, nor will we sacrifice our sons in a conflict that could have been avoided through diplomacy and political solutions' - Khalaf al-Habtoor “If President Donald Trump and Senator Graham are prepared to risk their country and the lives of Americans for Israel's interests, that is their choice,” he said. “As for us, we will not do the same.” On Sunday, UAE officials denied Israeli media reports that Abu Dhabi had taken part in an air strike on an Iranian desalination plant.  In a statement issued on Sunday, the Emirati foreign ministry said the country was acting “in a state of defence” in response to attacks from Iran but “does not seek to be drawn into conflicts or escalation”. The statement came after several Israeli media outlets, citing anonymous sources, reported that the UAE was behind an attack on a desalination facility in Iran. 'We do not need your protection' Habtoor noted that Graham, in an interview with Fox News, said that Arab countries benefit from US protection.  “And I say to him: We do not need your protection. All we want from you is to keep your hands off us,” the tycoon said.  He added that the US selling weapons to the UAE was not a favour nor charity, and that Abu Dhabi invested billions in its security.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He also referenced another portion of Graham’s remarks to Fox News, in which he spoke about the US’s oil interests.  “Venezuela and Iran have 31 percent of the world’s oil reserves. We’re going to have a partnership with 31 percent of the known reserves. This is China’s nightmare. This is a good investment,” Graham told Fox News host Maria Bartiromo. There was no nuclear threat. US-Israeli war on Iran is blind vengeance Read More » Habtoor responded: “Only then does the picture become clear. And only then do we understand why they want this war.”  The billionaire concluded by stating that anyone listening to Graham’s remarks “might think you’re a member of the Israeli Knesset”.  “You defend Israel's interests more than you defend the interests of the American people themselves,” he said.  “We will not accept being forced down the path of war, nor will we accept being fuel for others' battles.” Habtoor last week accused Trump of dragging the Gulf partners into “danger” by unleashing a war on Iran that they did not want and betraying the American people by putting war at the “top of your priorities”. Habtoor owns one of the UAE’s largest conglomerates, Al Habtoor Group. The censure is all the more notable because the UAE businessman has no record of criticising Trump or his policies. On the contrary, he publicly embraced Israel after Trump brokered the Abraham Accords. The UAE normalised ties with Israel under the 2020 accords, which also saw Morocco and Bahrain establish formal relations. The Habtoor Group was one of the first UAE companies to look at partnering with Israeli airlines. It also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Israeli tech company Mobileye. The UAE, in general, is seen as the Gulf state closest to Israel. War on Iran News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Shamali, who worked for Qatar Radio, killed in an Israeli air strike on central Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp.

As toxic clouds and rain smother Tehran, analysts say Israel’s aims is to break the resilience of the Iranian people.

Ukraine received 11 requests for help downing Iranian drones Kyiv has received 11 requests from countries in the Middle East, Europe, as well as from the US, for help intercepting drones fired by Iran, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Zelenskiy has previously said that Ukraine has unique experience in defending against Iranian-made drones used by Russia. "We also reviewed in detail requests from the states for security support from our side in countering 'Shahed' drones and other similar challenges," Zelenskiy said after meeting his top military and government officials. "Some requests have already been met with concrete decisions and specific support."

Funders urged to step up as fallout from US-Israel war on Iran escalates  Alliance magazine

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Bahraini news sources have reported the crash of a Patriot interceptor missile belonging to the American defense system onto residential homes in the Arab country, resulting in the injury of several civilians.

Trump’s Truth Social posting sprees can offer a glimpse into the state of the president’s psyche