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Legal Experts Say US–Israeli Strike on Iran Lacks International Law Justification
The United States and Israel conducted a joint pre‑emptive strike on Iran on February 28, a step Washington justified as necessary to head off an imminent threat. Legal experts say the action lacks clear backing in international law and risks eroding norms that limit the use of force, raising the prospect of broader regional escalation and diplomatic fallout.
Wang Yi’s Global Pitch: Stability, South-South Leadership and the Year China Seeks to Shape the Agenda
At a lengthy press conference at the NPC, Foreign Minister Wang Yi outlined a confident Chinese diplomacy for 2026 that emphasises high-level summitry, South-South cooperation, defence of multilateral institutions and concrete economic measures. Beijing seeks to position itself as a stabiliser and reformer of global governance while setting clear red lines on Taiwan, urging ceasefire in the Middle East, and deepening ties with Russia and developing regions.
Across American Cities, Anti‑War Protests Press Washington to Halt Military Action Against Iran
Thousands rallied across major U.S. cities on March 7 to demand an end to American military actions against Iran, voicing fears over civilian casualties and objection to war spending. The protests reflect growing domestic unease that could constrain U.S. policymakers and shape political debates over escalation and diplomacy.
Iran Says It Shot Down Second Israeli Drone Near Isfahan — A Red Line for Nuclear Sites?
Iran’s IRGC says it intercepted and destroyed a second Israeli "苍鹭" drone that it alleges was attempting to strike Isfahan, home to major nuclear research and uranium-conversion facilities. The claim, unverified by independent sources and unacknowledged by Israel, raises the risk of escalation by putting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure at the centre of possible covert strikes.
Iran’s Super‑Heavy Missile Barrage Escalates Conflict as Washington Rules Out Negotiations
Iran launched a broad missile and drone campaign, including a Khoramshahr‑4 ballistic missile and hypersonic Fattah weapons, striking targets across the Gulf and into Israel after an Israeli strike destroyed an underground site tied to Iran’s leadership. The United States said it will not negotiate with Iran unless it surrenders, while UN agencies warned of a widening humanitarian crisis affecting some 25 million people.
U.S. Fast‑Tracks $152m Bomb Sale to Israel, Sidestepping Congressional Review
The U.S. State Department approved a $151.8 million sale of 12,000 BLU‑110A/B general‑purpose bombs to Israel on March 6, with Secretary Rubio invoking emergency authority to bypass the usual congressional review. The move replenishes Israeli munitions swiftly but risks domestic political fallout and raises questions about escalation and oversight.
Iran Says It Fired Missiles at USS Abraham Lincoln, Escalating Risk of Direct Iran–US Confrontation
Iranian state media reported that the IRGC fired missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln during the 24th wave of its "True Promise‑4" operations, alongside claims of strikes on multiple U.S. and Israeli targets. The claims remain unverified and, if accurate, imply a significant escalation that increases the risk of direct confrontation between Iran and the United States.
US B‑1 Bomber Lands at RAF Fairford as Starmer Permits Limited Use of UK Bases for Strikes on Iran
A US B‑1 bomber landed at RAF Fairford after the UK agreed to let American forces use British bases for "specific and limited" defensive purposes in the campaign surrounding strikes on Iran. The deployment sharpens operational reach for the US while raising political and escalation risks for the UK and its allies.
Iran’s Strike on Cloud Infrastructure Signals a New Phase in Hybrid Warfare
A SoMi report claims Iran has attacked Amazon and Microsoft data centres in the Middle East, framing the strikes as retaliation for alleged intelligence-driven attacks against Iranian leadership. The incident highlights the growing dual-use nature of commercial cloud infrastructure and signals a potential shift toward targeting data centres as legitimate wartime objectives, with wide legal, commercial and strategic consequences.
Trump to Attend Dover Ceremony as Six U.S. Service Members Killed in Iran Conflict
The White House confirmed President Trump will attend a Dover Air Force Base ceremony on March 7 to receive the remains of six U.S. service members killed in military action linked to Iran. The deaths follow a series of strikes after the February 28 attack that killed Iran’s supreme leader, raising the stakes for further U.S. military and diplomatic responses.
China’s Modest 2026 Defence Bump: A Defensive Build‑Up or Regional Signal?
China’s 2026 defence budget of 19,095.61 billion yuan — a circa 7% rise — fits an 11‑year pattern of steady, single‑digit increases and sits at about 1.5% of GDP. Beijing frames the rise as defensive and remedial, but even incremental modernisation can reshape regional balances and spur reciprocal responses from neighbours and partners.
Iran Says Nearly a Third of Strike Dead Were Youth as US‑Israeli Air Campaign Hits Schools and Stadiums
Iran says US and Israeli strikes since February 28 have destroyed hundreds of civilian buildings and that about 30% of the dead are children and adolescents. Tehran reports over 1,300 killed overall, including more than 170 pupils in a repeatedly struck girls’ school in Minab, and the IRGC has retaliated by striking a US base in the UAE.