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War in Ukraine
OPINION: Iran War has Given Ze a Royal Flush
Iran is targeting the Gulf. Ukraine may hold the key to stopping it.
March 5, 2026
Russia
You Support Russia, You Live With Consequences | Bohdan Nahaylo
In this episode of World Talks, we are joined by Bohdan Nahaylo, Editor-in-Chief of the Kyiv Post, to discuss how the escalation in the Middle East could affect Ukraine.
March 5, 2026
UK
Drone That Hit British Air Base in Cyprus Was Not Launched From Iran, UK Says
Cypriot officials believe the drone was likely an Iranian-made system fired from Lebanon by Hezbollah, adding that the intended target was the British military base rather than Cyprus itself.
March 5, 2026
EU
EU’s Kallas Warns Anti-Drone Stock ‘Limited’ as Mideast, Ukraine Wars Rage
Speaking before a call between EU and Gulf State foreign ministers, Kallas warned production of drone interceptors would struggle to keep up witр demand both in Ukraine and now the Middle East.
March 5, 2026
US
Spanish Warship to Join EU Naval Shield Around Cyprus After Drone Strike
The Spanish warship will join a multinational European naval force led by the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91), alongside vessels from the Netherlands, Greece and Italy.
March 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Pentagon, Gulf States Eye Ukrainian Drone Interceptors to Counter Iranian Shaheds
Gulf nations, facing dwindling stocks and $13.5 million-per-shot Patriot missiles, are turning to Ukraine’s cheaper drone interceptors to counter Shahed swarms.
March 5, 2026
Poland
Poland Sends Two Military Aircraft to Evacuate Poles Stranded in Middle East
Commercial air traffic across much of the Middle East has been largely suspended due to the conflict between the U.S-Israeli forces and Iran.
March 5, 2026
US
US Command Seeks More Staff to Sustain Iran War for 100 Days
The staffing request suggests planning is already underway for a prolonged campaign that could stretch for at least 100 days, but possibly into September.
March 5, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Iran War: Questions and Challenges for Ukraine and Its Friends
What does the latest major conflict on the world stage mean for Ukraine, its struggle against Russian aggression, and its supporters?
March 5, 2026
Energy
China Prioritizes Energy, Diplomacy Over Iran Support
China, a net importer of oil, is one of several major Asian economies that depend on the narrow Strait of Hormuz for energy.
March 5, 2026
Iran
Will Khamenei’s Son Succeed Him? Inside Iran’s Succession Battle as Strikes Continue
Sociologist and rights watchdog director Ramin Jabbarli says Iran’s blackout has cut internet and phone lines since strikes began, as the Khamenei succession fuels civil war fears.
March 5, 2026
Iran
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
A summary of the most recent developments after the US and Israel launched a military operation against Iran.
March 5, 2026
Poland
Tusk: Polish Military Aircraft to Conduct Medical Evacuations From Oman
Thousands of European citizens are stranded across the Gulf as the region takes the brunt of Iran’s retaliatory air and drone strikes following the killing of its supreme leader,
March 4, 2026
Iran
Qatar PM Condemns Iran Attacks in Call With Foreign Minister
Gulf countries have borne much of Tehran’s response to the US and Israel’s massive air campaign against Iran, with an 11-year-old girl killed in Kuwait on Wednesday by falling shrapnel.
March 4, 2026
NATO
Turkey Says NATO Air Defences Destroy Missile Launched From Iran
Fragments from the destroyed missile fell in the Dortyol district of Hatay province. The ministry confirmed they came from the air defence system and said there were no casualties.
March 4, 2026
Germany
France, Germany to Air-Evac Citizens Stranded in Middle East
Paris has already flown vulnerable citizens home from Oman, while Berlin plans to begin repatriation flights as tens of thousands remain stuck in the region.
March 4, 2026