US Launches Strikes on Iran, Targeting Missile Sites and Boats
The US launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines, according to the BBC.
Conflicts & Security
Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran diplomacy
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he asked several Muslim-majority nations to join the Abraham Accords to normalize ties with Israel, as part of broader diplomacy with Iran. Pakistan rejected the proposal, while Saudi Arabia and others have not publicly responded.
Hunger increasingly used as weapon of war as ‘food-related violence’ surges, analysis shows
Since 2018, 21,403 incidents of food-related violence have been recorded in 15 countries, according to analysis by Insecurity Insight. The deliberate targeting of food supplies has surged in places like Gaza, Sudan, and Lebanon.
Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
Iran says an agreement with the U.S. is not imminent despite progress in talks, according to BBC and NBC News reports.
Blast Targeting Train Kills 20 in Pakistan
At least 20 people have been killed and 70 others injured in an explosion targeting a train transporting military personnel in Pakistan, according to BBC.
Trump Tells US Negotiators ‘Not to Rush’ Into Iran Deal
US President Donald Trump has instructed negotiators 'not to rush into a deal' with Iran, according to reports. The potential agreement includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and further talks over Iran's nuclear programme.
Trump-Iran Deal on the Brink: Opening Amid Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump claims the U.S. is 'very near' to a deal with Iran, despite both sides rejecting key demands. According to Spiegel and BBC, negotiations remain tense as military posturing continues.
Man Survived Missile Strike in Strait of Hormuz, Friend Missing
Sunil Puniya survived a missile strike on the oil tanker Skylight in the Strait of Hormuz on 1 March, but his friend Dalip Rathore has not been found. The attack occurred as the US-Israel war with Iran erupted in the region.
Côte d’Ivoire wary of jihadist threat in north 10 years on from major attack
Ten years after a deadly jihadist attack in Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire remains vigilant against growing threats in the north, according to The Guardian.
Italian Divers’ Bodies Found Without Proper Equipment, Says Rescuer
A rescuer involved in recovering the bodies of four Italian divers in the Maldives said their equipment was not optimal, according to a BBC report.
Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sought to reassure Nato allies amid confusion over shifting US troop deployments in Europe, according to the BBC.
Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
Cubans are facing fuel shortages and 20-hour blackouts as the US escalates pressure on the island, according to BBC.
Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump renews threat of military action
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have renewed U.S. threats of military action against Cuba, following the administration’s announcement of criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, according to NPR and Impacto Media.
US Deepens European Uncertainty with 5,000 Troop Deployment to Poland
The United States will deploy an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, according to President Donald Trump, who cited his endorsement of Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
US Pauses $14B Arms Sale to Taiwan Over Iran War, Navy Official Says
A top U.S. military official said Washington is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to conserve munitions for its war on Iran, according to a Senate hearing and reports from Al Jazeera and AOL.com.