Erdoğan blames Israeli government for ‘unlawful war’ on Iran

The Turkish president says the conflict has turned the region into a battle zone and imposed an economic burden on all humanity, vowing Ankara will continue pursuing peace.

Fidan discusses Iran war, regional efforts with Jordanian, Japanese counterparts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate phone calls Wednesday with his Jordanian and Japanese counterparts to discuss regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources said. The talks covered the Palestinian issue and the conflict's global repercussions.

Ankara slams Israeli death penalty law targeting Palestinians as ‘unlawful’

Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry calls on the international community to respond to what it describes as a continuation of Israel’s “apartheid regime” following Knesset approval of the legislation.

Iran lists four demands for US and Israel to achieve lasting peace

Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali outlined four demands for the US and Israel to achieve long-term peace in the Middle East: cessation of aggression, credible guarantees against recurrence, full compensation for damages, and respect for Iran's jurisdiction in the Strait of Hormuz.

US military losses in Iran war near $5bn in first month

At least 25 aircraft and 12 radar systems destroyed or damaged in the opening month of “Operation Epic Fury,” according to compiled estimates.

Israel's death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners sparks global outcry

Israel's Knesset approved a law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks against Israelis, with 62 votes in favor—including two Druze Arab lawmakers whose support proved decisive. Palestinian factions condemned the law as "fascist and vengeant," while Türkiye denounced it as part of an "apartheid regime" and the EU called for suspending the EU-Israel association agreement.

NATO not designed for Strait of Hormuz operations, says France

Deputy Defense Minister Alice Rufo rejects US-led coalition initiative, stressing alliance unity and urging focus on collective defense of Euro-Atlantic territory.

Putin: Middle East conflict makes supply chain security top priority

The Russian president says the US-Israeli war with Iran has shifted global transport priorities, with security now outweighing cost and speed.

Israeli army claims killing Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike

The Israeli army claimed Wednesday that it killed Hajj Youssef Ismail Hashem, a Hezbollah commander responsible for the group's "Southern Front," in a strike in Beirut a day earlier. There was no immediate response from Hezbollah to the claim.

War in Middle East adds €14bn to Europe’s energy bill in 30 days

Gas prices surge 70% and oil 60% since conflict began, with EU energy chief warning that even a sudden peace will not restore normalcy anytime soon.

Israel reports 10 soldiers killed in Lebanon, 309 wounded in Iran war

Ten Israeli soldiers have been killed in southern Lebanon since March 2 and 309 have been wounded in the war with Iran since Feb. 28, the Israeli military said Wednesday. According to military figures, 935 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the Gaza war began in October 2023.

Spain urges Middle East de-escalation, warns ‘democracy not built with bombs’

Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares calls for renewed diplomacy, emphasizing that regional peace hinges on mutual recognition between Israel and Palestine.

1,262 Iranian citizens return home via alternative routes after UAE entry restrictions

Some 1,262 Iranian citizens have returned to their country following the suspension of direct travel routes with Iran, the Iranian Consulate in Dubai said Wednesday. The citizens returned via alternative routes including flights through Afghanistan and Armenia amid reports the UAE has restricted Iranian nationals' entry.

Amid Middle East energy crisis, Türkiye's strategic diversification shields its supply

The US-Israeli war with Iran has triggered the "worst energy crisis in history," with Brent crude surging 55% and European gas prices jumping 60% in one month. However, Türkiye's long-standing strategy of supply diversification—including multiple pipeline and LNG suppliers, domestic production, and expanded storage—has shielded it from the worst disruptions.

14 injured in Israel as missile strike wounds civilians

A missile fired toward Israel left 14 people injured Wednesday, including a 36-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy in moderate condition, Israel's emergency medical service reported. The strike is part of Iran's ongoing retaliatory campaign since the US-Israeli offensive began Feb. 28.

Drone debris kills one in UAE's Fujairah after interception

Debris from an intercepted drone killed one person after falling on a farm in the UAE's Fujairah emirate on Wednesday, local authorities said. The victim was identified as a Bangladeshi national, marking the first fatality from falling drone debris in the Gulf state amid ongoing Iranian retaliation.

US-Israeli strike kills four in residential building near Tehran

Four people were killed and eight injured after a US-Israeli attack targeted a four-story residential building in Karaj, west of Tehran, on Wednesday morning, Mehr News Agency reported. Parts of the capital Tehran were simultaneously targeted, though casualty figures were not immediately available.

Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut's Dahiyeh, killing at least five

Israeli warplanes struck Beirut's Dahiyeh district early Wednesday, with initial reports indicating at least five people killed and 21 injured in a strike targeting vehicles in the Hezbollah stronghold. The attack comes as Israel continues its offensive against Hezbollah following cross-border fire on March 2.

UAE preparing to support US-led force to reopen Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports

The United Arab Emirates is preparing to support US-led efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force, lobbying for a UN Security Council resolution to authorize military action, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The Gulf state is reviewing potential military roles including mine-clearing operations.

US may reassess NATO alliance after Iran war, Rubio warns

The top US diplomat criticizes European allies for denying base access during the Iran campaign, questioning the value of an alliance he says risks becoming “a one-way street.”

Powerful explosions rock Tehran as US-Israeli strikes continue

Powerful explosions were heard early Wednesday in multiple areas of Iran's capital amid ongoing US-Israeli attacks, with blasts striking northeastern, western and central parts of Tehran. Plumes of smoke were visible from distant districts, with no immediate reports of casualties.

Airstrike on religious complex in Iran’s Zanjan kills three, wounds 12

An early morning strike damages multiple buildings at the Hosseinieh Azam Zanjan Complex, with rescue crews continuing search operations for additional victims.

Trump says US forces to leave Iran in ‘two to three weeks’

The US president announces an imminent withdrawal, claiming Tehran’s nuclear ambitions have been neutralized and its military capabilities severely degraded.

Putin, UAE president voice deep concern over Middle East escalation

In a phone call, the two leaders call for an immediate end to hostilities and stress the need for a diplomatic resolution amid rising regional tensions.