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US campaign against Iran ‘just the beginning’: Defense secretary  Anadolu Ajansı

There was no nuclear threat. US-Israeli war on Iran is blind vengeance Abdelkader Abderrahmane on Sat, 03/07/2026 - 21:06 This short-sighted strategy of miscalculation can only lead to a greater disaster for Iranians and the region as a whole Smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran on 3 March 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) On The joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran has fuelled chaos and instability that neither Washington nor Tel Aviv will be able to control.  Defying international law and putting their own interests before those of the region’s population, the two nations claim to be motivated by the need to halt Tehran’s nuclear programme. The reality is diametrically opposite. As a nuclear power, Iran would present a counterweight to US and Israeli military hegemony in the region, and a stronger voice of the Global South at the United Nations - a prospect that is unacceptable to Washington and Tel Aviv.  The pretext for the joint attack on Iran fell apart almost instantly. Omani mediators have confirmed that Iran was willing to accept dramatic curbs on its nuclear programme, to the point that it would never have enough material to create a bomb. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi told CBS News that Iran’s existing stockpiles of enriched uranium would be “blended to the lowest level possible” and converted into fuel, a shift that would be “irreversible”.  Iran was also willing to grant inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency “full access” to its nuclear sites to verify the terms of the agreement, Albusaidi said.  'Historic mistake' Furthermore, a nuclear deal signed in 2015 between Tehran and world powers was designed to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, but US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from this accord in 2018. He was likely convinced to do so by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who denounced the nuclear deal as a “historic mistake”. It is also important to look at the other drivers behind the current conflict - especially the fact that Washington has always wanted Iran to be one of its satellites in the Middle East region.  The 1953 US-British coup against Iran’s then-prime minister, Mohammad Mosaddegh - who was perceived as too close to the Soviets - cemented the rule of the western-backed shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who ruled until the 1979 revolution. Israel and the US are pursuing geopolitical and economic hegemony at the expense of the peoples of the region The shah was a perfect ally for the US and Israel, compliant and protective of western interests. But his installation fomented deep resentment among the Iranian people, leading to the revolt 47 years ago. The revolution led to a U-turn in Iran’s foreign policy, especially vis-a-vis Washington and Tel Aviv.  The dramatic assault on the American embassy in Tehran in November 1979, and the hostage-taking of dozens of Americans until their release in January 1981, is doubtless on the mind of Trump and his advisers today, as they remain eager to take revenge for this decades-old humiliation.  Beyond their profound animosity towards the current Iranian leadership, another key driver of the conflict is Iran’s vast oil reserves - the third-largest in the world. Controlling these resources would also enable the US-Israeli axis to increasingly cut China out of the equation. Weakest link Indeed, China and Russia are the other key factors in this ongoing campaign against Iran. Alongside North Korea, the three nations form the new “axis of evil” that must be dismantled, in the view of Washington and its allies. China closely cooperates with Iran, having become its largest buyer of oil, and it has also supplied the country with attack drones, as reported by Middle East Eye. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); For its part, Iran has provided Russia with drones in its ongoing war against Ukraine - a matter of great concern for western nations. Iran is gearing up for a long war of attrition against Israel and the US Read More » But the US and Israel knew that it would be far too dangerous and destabilising to attack China or Russia directly, so they opted to target this axis via its weakest link, Iran - thus enabling them to weaken this tripartite alliance at a lower financial and military cost. In a similar vein, before Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was abducted by US forces, Beijing was a major buyer of the country’s oil. China was subsequently cut off, as Trump forced Caracas closer to Washington. His plan to dry up Iran’s oil exports to China would follow the same pattern. For Israel, weakening Iran and achieving regime change is central to its strategy of remaining the sole regional military superpower. This plan also entails keeping Arab Gulf states as close partners, if not allies. Once again, Israel and the US are pursuing geopolitical and economic hegemony at the expense of the peoples of the region.  Yet this short-sighted strategy of revenge and miscalculation can only lead to a greater disaster for Iranians and the region as a whole. Iraq stands as a clear example: two decades since the US-led invasion, the country remains unstable, its population still struggling to recover from long-lasting wounds.  With regards to Iran, history shows that it would be a major mistake to believe that a civilisation dating back millenia will indefinitely bow to external pressure. The backlash will be painful - and this all comes at the cost of the next generation. The views expressed in this article belong to the author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy of Middle East Eye. War on Iran Opinion Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:29 Update Date Override 0

Greens senator sounds warning as Labor expected to announce possible defence measures to protect Gulf countries within days Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Greens say sending military support to Gulf countries would only serve Donald Trump’s interests in the growing Iran war, as international law experts warn assistance would mean Australia was legally part of the conflict. Cabinet’s national security committee met on Monday to consider requests for Australia to provide help to countries feeling the brunt of Tehran’s missile attack, sparked by bombings ordered by the US president and Israel. Continue reading...

Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father as its new supreme leader with a barrage of missiles against Israel and the Gulf on Monday, as the war sent oil prices soaring. As Iran entered its new era and the conflict its 10th day, world oil prices were already up by almost a third, Saudi Arabia intercepted drones targeting oil fields and Bahrain's state energy company warned after a missile strike that it may be unable to fulfil export contracts.

In war, a weaker opponent will often resort to asymmetric warfare, a tactic Iran is likely to exploit against the US.

US‑Israel war on Iran day 10: Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader, Gulf states face new attacks  Gulf News

As War With Iran Rages, the Axis of Resistance is in Survival Mode  War on the Rocks

The spokesman for the IRGC, says the US has opened a new chapter in the war by bombing Iran’s energy infrastructure.

Coordinated missile attacks from Iran and Lebanon target Israel Missiles were launched simultaneously toward Israel from Iran and Lebanon, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. The report said the coordinated barrage targeted what it described as Israeli positions in the occupied territories. The development comes as the regional conflict intensifies, with Iran and its allies escalating attacks following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.  Hezbollah has also fired rockets from southern Lebanon during the fighting, expanding the conflict to multiple fronts.

By Parisa Hafezi and Maayan Lubell DUBAI/JERUSALEM, March 9 (Reuters) - Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging and Asian stock markets into a nosedive. As the war entered its 10th day, fresh missile and drone strikes by Israel and Iran reverberated across the Middle East.

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister says the latest threat made by US President Donald Trump to attack and kill Iranian people is a clear sign of the admission of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Why has the Iran war sparked fears of stagflation for the global economy?  The Guardian

Bahrain’s Bapco refinery suspends obligations after drone strike damage Bahrain’s Bapco Energies declared force majeure on its operations after an incident at its main refinery, according to state media. The move frees the company from supply obligations if disruptions are caused by events beyond its control. The announcement came after thick smoke was seen rising from the Bapco oil refinery following an Iranian drone attack in the Sitra area, according to a witness cited by Reuters. Authorities earlier said the attack caused injuries and damage near the facility, which is a key part of Bahrain’s energy sector.

More casualties reported in Lebanon amid Israeli strikes  Armenpress

The US-Israel War on Iran and the Rise in Hate Against Muslim Americans  Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH)

The war on Iran is already upending the Middle East. Look to the Gulf states to see how | Nesrine Malik  The Guardian

Video: Israeli strike kills four including children in Gaza Four people, including children, were killed after an Israeli strike hit tents sheltering displaced families in central Gaza. The victims were living in makeshift shelters after being forced from their homes amid Israel’s ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip. The attack targeted a site where civilians had sought refuge, once again showing that nowhere is safe for Palestinians as Israel continues its relentless bombardment and destruction across the enclave. Four people, including children, were killed after an Israeli strike hit tents sheltering displaced families in central Gaza. pic.twitter.com/S2emjWmX7k March 9, 2026

Fuel depots were hit in Tehran and Karaj overnight, with videos showing huge fires and plumes of smoke in multiple locations.

Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, is the Islamic Republic’s next ruler

Iran War Is the Latest Blow for Europe’s Battered Industrial Backbone  Bloomberg.com