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

The war in Iran has entered a second week. Here's where things stand  PBS

Gulf states turn to private foreign military specialists amid Iran attacks Levent Kemal on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 11:34 Iranian strikes on Gulf Arab countries prompt them to reevaluate their defence capabilities Smoke plumes billowing in Dubai after a projectile strike on 2 March 2026 (Planet Labs PBC/AFP) Off Gulf countries that have come under fire from Iranian missiles and drones are seeking private military personnel and technicians, two people familiar with the issue told Middle East Eye. United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar prompted these countries to re-evaluate their defence capabilities, with many Iranian projectiles continuing to hit buildings and energy facilities. US-Israeli war on Iran that began on 28 February. said that he seeks regime change as he gloated over the success of killing more than 40 high-ranking Iranian officials in one air raid, which included the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. While the UAE is operating Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (Thaad) systems, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait use both Patriot air defence systems and the more advanced PAC-3 MSE interceptor.  They are also seeking pilots, the sources said. These demands have been communicated through intermediaries to certain private military companies. “I cannot speak about the specific countries requesting personnel, but from Europe the demand is primarily for system specialists,” one of the sources told MEE. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 'First priority is defence' “Their first priority is defence,” the source said, adding that the Gulf countries had become seriously aware of their systemic shortcomings. “Their second priority is the logistics and maintenance component of air power, along with a limited number of pilots with operational experience.” 'Funding peace or war?': UAE billionaire slams Trump for dragging Gulf into Iran war Read More » A third person familiar with the matter said that Gulf countries are also exploring secondary systems compatible with US systems, as well as smaller kill-web ones capable of supporting them. A kill-web system is a network that combines intel and warfare capabilities across different domains, including land, sea, air and cyberspace. The source added that, while not necessarily questioning the effectiveness of the American protective umbrella, there are complaints regarding its scope. “They believed they were completely secure. They were not open to any criticism on this matter. They rejected dozens of proposals. Now, our phones will not stop ringing,” the source said. War on Iran Ankara News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

IDF penetrates deeper into southern Lebanon amid Iran war  The Jerusalem Post

Will France ensure safe transport through the Strait of Hormuz❓⚓  XTB.com

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.

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By Rami Ayyub, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Alexander Cornwell JERUSALEM/CAIRO, March 9 (Reuters) - Talks to advance President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war have been on hold since last week when the U.S. and Israel jointly attacked Iran, sparking a broader Middle East war, three sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations said.

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Greek-operated tanker with Saudi oil cargo sails through Hormuz, ship tracking data shows  Reuters

As Israel's national consciousness rallies behind the country's second offensive against Iran in under a year, a small group of anti-war activists equipped with posters and loudspeakers have mobilised to voice dissent. The vast majority of Jewish Israelis support the ongoing campaign of strikes on Iran, according to national polls published since the joint US-Israel operation began on February 28. A broad sweep of politicians from across the spectrum have also backed the military campaign, which has now expanded with Israeli forces fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon.

There’s No One Stopping the Iran War, Finland’s President Says  Bloomberg.com

Iran war spikes input costs  Politico

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

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The Iranian women’s football team faced an unexpected crowd of protesters on the Gold Coast, Australia after their final match in the Asian Cup on Sunday (8 March).

Israel strikes Al-Qard al-Hasan branches; Lebanese president says ready to resume negotiations to halt escalation.

Qatar intercepts 17 ballistic missiles Qatar’s defence ministry said it shot down 17 ballistic missiles and six drones during midday attacks launched from Iran. The interceptions caused no casualties, the ministry said in a statement on X.