# Iran
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Iran Says Defence, Not Diplomacy, Is Its Priority After Strikes Disrupt Talks
Iran’s foreign ministry says its military actions are defensive and that national defence—not resuming talks with the United States—is its present priority after U.S. and Israeli strikes reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The attacks have disrupted mediation-led progress toward technical talks in Vienna and raised the risk of a prolonged cycle of reprisals across the region.
U.S. Says It Has Struck Some 2,000 Iranian Targets as Gulf Fighting Intensifies
U.S. Central Command says American and Israeli forces have conducted a massive strike campaign on Iran, hitting about 2,000 targets and destroying 17 ships while Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and thousands of drones in response. The scale of the exchange raises verification questions and heightens the risk of wider regional and global economic fallout, especially for shipping and energy markets.
Missile Alerts in Israel After Iran-Directed Strike, Signalling a Dangerous Escalation
Israeli forces detected missile launches from the direction of Iran on March 4, prompting air‑raid alerts and active interceptions. Iran’s IRGC claimed attacks using missiles and drones against multiple Israeli military targets and vowed further strikes, signalling an escalation with wider regional risks.
Satellite Images and Video Show Iran Targeted US Communication and Radar Systems at Multiple Middle East Bases
Satellite imagery and verified video analyzed by the New York Times show Iranian strikes damaged communications and radar systems at at least seven U.S. bases in the Middle East, including Bahrain’s Fifth Fleet headquarters and Al Udeid in Qatar. The targeted hits on radomes and satellite terminals appear intended to degrade U.S. command-and-control and surveillance capabilities, complicating operations and raising the risk of further escalation.
Struck at the Heart: Photos Show Damage near Tehran’s Revolution Square After Airstrike
Photographs from Xinhua show buildings damaged near Tehran’s Revolution Square after an airstrike on March 4, 2026. Strikes that visibly affect the capital intensify the risk of escalation, reshape domestic politics and complicate regional and international diplomacy.
Hormuz on Edge: How a Narrow Waterway Can Shake the Global Economy
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but vital maritime corridor, carries a sizeable share of seaborne oil and key energy cargos. Any effective closure would trigger immediate price spikes, higher shipping costs and geopolitical confrontation, while prompting longer-term shifts in energy routes and security arrangements.
Canadian Prime Minister Says US‑Israel Strikes on Iran Appear to Violate International Law, Urges De‑Escalation
Canada’s prime minister, referred to in Chinese reports as Kani, said US and Israeli strikes on Iran appear to violate international law and urged de‑escalation. His remarks spotlight legal and diplomatic fractures among Western allies after a reported joint strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader and prompted Tehran’s retaliation.
China Warns Against Unilateral Military Action, Casts Itself as Defender of the UN Order
At an NPC press briefing, spokesman Lou Qinjian criticised unilateral military action and urged respect for sovereignty and equality, framing China as a defender of UN authority. Beijing pledged to work with other states to uphold the UN Charter and push for reforms in global governance amid rising international tensions.
Iran Says It Shot Down and Seized an Intact Israeli Hermes 900 Drone — A Potential Intelligence Windfall
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they downed and captured an Israeli Hermes 900 drone intact and armed, and have transferred it to aerospace specialists for analysis. If true, the seizure could yield valuable intelligence on Israeli UAV technology and complicate operational security and escalation dynamics across the region.
Melania’s UN Spotlight Backfires as Deadly Strike on Iranian School Casts a Shadow
Melania Trump chaired a Security Council meeting on children in conflict days after a reported strike on a girls’ school in southern Iran killed 165, a timing that drew accusations of hypocrisy from Tehran and critical coverage abroad. The incident highlights tensions between US humanitarian rhetoric and its military actions and funding decisions, undermining Washington’s credibility on child protection at the UN.
Beefed-Up U.S. Strikes on Iranian Naval HQ Raise Prospect of Carrier Operations Near Iran’s Coast
Chinese military media reported U.S. strikes on Iran’s naval headquarters, with analyst Du Wenlong warning that U.S. aircraft carriers may move closer to Iran’s coast. The developments raise the prospect of intensified maritime brinkmanship in the Persian Gulf, increasing risks to shipping and regional stability.
Rubio Recasts Rationale for Strike on Iran, Underscoring White House Confusion Over Justification
A U.S. official, Marco Rubio, offered contradictory explanations for a U.S. strike on Iran, first saying it was a pre-emptive response to an anticipated Israeli attack and later claiming President Trump acted after concluding negotiations with Iran had failed. The inconsistency highlights legal, diplomatic and political risks for the administration and raises questions about the intelligence and coordination behind the decision.