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Rubio Claims There Was Imminent Threat From Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that there was an imminent threat from Iran. "There absolutely was an imminent threat, and the imminent threat was that we knew that if Iran was attacked, and we believed they would be attacked, that they would immediately come after us, and we were »»»

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Sputnik 1m

US Embassy in Riyadh Attacked by 2 Drones - Saudi Defense Ministry

The US Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, the Saudi Arabian Defense Ministry said. "The US Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, according to preliminary assessments. A small fire broke out as a result of the attack, and the embassy building sustained minor damage," the ministry »»»

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Jordan Times 5m

Irbid industry exports rise to $92m, up 18.3% in February

IRBID — Exports registered by the Irbid Chamber of Industry (ICI) rose 18.3 per cent in February to $92 million, up from $78 million in the same period of 2025, ICI President Hani Abu Hassan said on Monday.He added that ICI exports in the first two months of 2026 reached around $179 million, compar»»»

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Jordan Times 5m

QatarEnergy halts LNG production over Iran attacks — statement

DOHA — Qatar's state-run energy firm said on Monday it had halted liquefied natural gas production following Iranian attacks on facilities at two of its main gas processing bases."Due to military attacks on QatarEnergy's operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial Cit»»»

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Jordan Times 5m

Factories operating at full capacity despite regional tensions — JCI

AMMAN — President of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry (JCI) Fathi Jaghbir on Monday said that factories across the Kingdom are operating at full capacity to meet citizens’ needs despite the accelerating regional developments.In a statement, Jaghbir said coordination with the government rem»»»

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France24 11m

White House releases photo of Trump overseeing US-Israeli strikes on Iran

The White House on Saturday released a photo of US President Donald Trump and a handful of his top advisors monitoring the progress of joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran during "Operation Epic Fury".  He was not in the Situation Room in Washington, but at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. R»»»

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France24 11m

Focus - Book bans on the rise in Texas public school libraries

Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, the US has seen a significant increase in book censorship. According to PEN America, more than 6,800 book bans have been recorded, with works by Stephen King now topping the list. He holds the unwanted title of the most banned author in the United Sta»»»

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France24 15m

"Not clear why the Trump administration could avoid an endless war" in Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on March 2nd spoke to widening concerns that the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq. This is not endless.” But as US intervention in the Middle East has a history of getting bogged down, there »»»

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France24 15m

Tête à tête - Iran conflict is 'a just war', Israeli opposition leader Lapid says

As the US and Israel wage war on Iran, Israeli opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid told FRANCE 24 he backs the current offensive, despite being "Netanyahu's biggest rival". Calling it "a just war," he argued that Tehran has "miscalculated" by attacking the Gulf states and that th»»»

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France24 15m

European heavyweights react following Iranian strikes on regional bases

France, the UK and Germany have put out a joint statement saying they will defend their interests and those of their allies in the Middle East if needed. It comes as Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Gulf countries. While Britain says it's not at war, London is allowing the United States to use »»»

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France24 15m

Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activities as Middle East war spreads

The Lebanese government has imposed an "immediate ban" on Hezbollah's military activities and called on the group to hand over its weapons to the state. The decision comes after Iran-backed Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel, provoking retaliatory Israeli strikes, which killed at least 31 people »»»

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France24 15m

"No clarity" regarding US plan for the future in Iran

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed that the new war in the Middle East would "not be endless" like other wars led by previous administrations. The briefing comes as the conflict has intensified into a wider war in the region FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert looks into why the future of the US oper»»»

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France24 15m

Down to Earth - What the war in Iran means for global energy security

Qatar's state-run energy firm says it has halted Liquefied Natural Gas production following Iranian attacks on facilities at two of its main gas processing bases. This is only the latest consequence of the Middle East conflict on global markets. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe looks »»»

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France24 15m

Replay: British prime minister makes statement on Middle East conflict

Rewatch as British PM Keir Starmer makes statement on the ongoing war in the Middle East.»»»

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France24 15m

"There is a universal feeling the UK shouldn't get involved in Iran"

British Prime ​Minister Keir Starmer on ​March 2nd said he stood by his decision not ​to ‌support initial joint ⁠U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had ⁠criticised his approach. But "there is a universal feeling the UK shouldn't be getting involved", says FRANCE»»»

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France24 15m

Can the Iranian regime hold following Ali Khamenei's death?

The death of Iran's Supreme leader on March 1st has plunged the country's 87 million inhabitants into total uncertainty. Since, a transitional government made up of the Iranian president, the head of the judiciary and a lawyer from the Guardian Council, has been set up. But who will replace Ayatoll»»»

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France24 15m

Air travel undergoes worst disruption since Covid with Middle East war

Global air travel chaos intensified on March 2nd as the U.S. and Israel continued to bombard Iran. Airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, which are important hubs for travel between Europe, Africa and the West to Asia, remained closed after they were all directly hit by Iranian strikes.»»»

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France24 15m

'This is not endless,' US defense chief Hegseth says amid fears of wider war in Middle East

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed growing concerns on Monday that the US-Israeli strikes in Iran could embroil the United States in a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq. This is not endless," even as he warned that more American casualties are likely in the weeks ah»»»

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France24 15m

Trump warns of new 'big wave' of strikes on Iran, does not rule out troops on ground

US ​President ​Donald Trump warned of a possible new "big wave" of strikes against Iran, adding he had not ruled out deploying US boots on the ground. Trump also told a briefing at the White House ​Monday ‌that the US was capable of fighting Iran far longer than projected.  Pres»»»

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France24 15m

The Debate - From air strikes to boots on the ground? US-Israel campaign against Iran escalates

What’s the plan and does it go beyond dropping bombs from the sky? On Day 3 of the US and Israeli campaign that’s killed Iran’s supreme leader, the United States insisting there will be no boots on the ground. But while the US defense secretary talks of nuclear installations and missile launchers, »»»

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France24 15m

Trump mulls ground troops in Iran, says operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks

President Donald Trump on Monday refused to rule out sending ground troops into Iran, as he warned that the spreading Middle East war unleashed by US-Israeli strikes could last more than a month. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.»»»

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France24 15m

Tehran resident describes jubilation mixed with fear in the aftermath of US-Israeli strikes

A Tehran resident spoke to FRANCE 24's Observers team, describing the scenes on the ground in Iran. In this report you will hear his take on the events, as US and Israeli strikes continue to hit the country.»»»

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France24 15m

Truth or Fake - Disinformation exaggerates Iran's military successes against the U.S. and Israel

After U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, pro-Tehran accounts circulated fake footage claiming to show the aftermath of missile strikes on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Other videos were misrepresented as depicting Iranian retaliatory attacks in the region, particularly in Israel. We also examine fabricated r»»»

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The Budapest Times 16m

Trade surplus barely remains in the black

The surplus of the external trade in goods was EUR 12 million, the balance decreased by EUR 756 million, year-on-year. The volume of export decreased by 9.9% compared to the same period of the previous year, that of import grew by 2.3%. The seasonally and working-day adjusted volume of export decre»»»

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France24 20m

‘To be free, we have to be feared,’ Macron says in keynote nuclear speech

France will increase its nuclear warheads for the first time in decades, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday, saying that “to be free, we have to be feared”. Macron delivered the update on the country’s nuclear strategy in a keynote speech from the military base hosting the nation'»»»

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France24 20m

France 'ready' to defend Gulf states against Iran as Middle East conflict widens

France is "ready" to defend Gulf nations and Jordan against possible attacks from Iran, foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Monday, as a conflict which began with Israel and the US launching strikes on Iran on Saturday has rapidly expanded to neighbouring countries in the Middle East. Fr»»»

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France24 20m

France to allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 2nd that France will increase its number of nuclear warheads from the current level of below 300, but did not give a figure for the increase. He also announced that the nuclear umbrella could be extended to the European continent. FRANCE 24's Arme»»»

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France24 21m

Pakistan deploys troops and imposes curfew after deadly Iran protests

Pakistan on Monday deployed troops and imposed a three-day curfew in two northern cities following deadly protests sparked by the US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Several people were killed in violent protests that targeted UN buildings and US diplom»»»

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France24 21m

The week in pictures: War in the Middle East, Trump’s State of the Union address and New York snow

From the US-Israeli strikes on Iran to clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address and the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking images.  »»»

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The Peninsula 33m

LIVE UPDATES: Attack by two drones on US embassy in Saudi capital sparks 'limited' fire

Doha, Qatar: An attack by two drones early Tuesday on the US embassy in Riyadh sparked a small fire, a Saudi defense ministry spokesman said in a statement, while Iran pressed on with retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. The growing war began on Saturday after joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that »»»

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24 News Agency 33m

Full-length documentary film to be dedicated to ecology of Issyk-Kul Lake - | 24.KG

A full-length documentary Issyk-Kul — Fragile Pearl of Kyrgyzstan is currently being filmed in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Union of Cinematographers informed 24.kg news agency. The film focuses on environmental challenges and efforts to preserve Issyk-Kul Lake. The production is led by Peo»»»

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France24 34m

Belgium, France seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the North Sea

Belgian and French armed forces have seized an oil tanker in the North Sea alleged to belong to Russia's so-called shadow fleet accused of transporting Russian crude in defiance of Western-imposed sanctions. The ship, named Ethera, is being taken to the Belgian port of Zeebrugge. Belgium's special »»»

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France24 34m

UK base in Cyprus hit by drone as fallout from Iran war spreads beyond Middle East

An Iranian drone hit the runway of the UK's Akrotiri air force base overnight on Monday but caused "minimal" damage, officials said. Britain declined to take part in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran but later approved a US request to use its bases for "defensive actions", Britain's minister for »»»

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France24 34m

Middle East war to have economic and military fallouts for Europe

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the Middle East are quickly dragging Europe in, forcing the continent into defensive action to protect military bases and evacuate citizens caught up in the conflict. FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian looks at the concrete fallouts the c»»»

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France24 34m

‘Duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest’: Starmer defends UK position on Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pushed back after criticism from US President Trump over Britain's decision to stay out of the initial US and Israeli strikes against Iran. It "is my duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest", Starmer told parliament on Monday. UK Prime Minister Keir S»»»

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France24 42m

Business - Oil prices surge as tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz grinds to a halt

As war escalates in the Middle East and Iran's security forces order ships not to cross the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have surged this Monday, putting pressure on global markets. In this edition, we speak to Jorge León of Rystad Energy to better understand the forces that are bringing »»»

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24 News Agency 45m

Official explains when electricity consumption restrictions will be lifted - | 24.KG

An official has explained when restrictions on electricity consumption may be lifted. The issue was raised by MP Zhumabek Salymbekov during a meeting of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship and Competition Development of the Zhogorku Kenesh while discussing the agreement between the K»»»

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UPI 49m

Rubio says U.S. mission in Iran targets missile, naval threats - UPI.com

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives to brief congressional members on the war in Iran at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 2, 2026. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 2 (UPI) -- Operation Epic Fury's mission is to eliminate threats posed by Iran's short-range ball»»»

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24 News Agency 57m

3.5-magnitude earthquake hits southern Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake hit southern Kyrgyzstan, the Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the Institute, the tremors were recorded on March 2 at 6.44 p.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Kyrgyzstan 3 kilometers southwest of the village of Kok-»»»

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24 News Agency 57m

Kyrgyzstan ratifies loan agreement with OPEC Fund for International Development - | 24.KG

The Kyrgyz Republic has ratified the loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development. President Sadyr Japarov signed the corresponding law. The ratification document for the loan agreement «First Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Development Program» between the Kyrgyz Republic and t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Zero tolerance: Sharjah Police warn of Dh100,000 fines and jail for illegal fireworks.

Sharjah:Sharjah Police have urged members of the public to refrain from the unsafe use and possession of fireworks, warning that violations could endanger lives and lead to serious legal consequences. Brigadier Dr Jassim Bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Deputy Director of the General Directorate of Operations»»»

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Gulf News 1h

'Be prepared for the all-out': European leader urges continent to gear up for wider Iran war, endorses 'regime change'

Following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen has highlighted the volatile Middle East situation signaling a profound shift in Europe's approach to the Tehran regime. Speaking from Brussels, she expressed "deep concern" over recent escalations, in»»»

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UPI 1h

France to grow nuclear arsenal in push to protect Europe - UPI.com

French President Emmanuel Macron, seen speaking at the UN General Assembly's 80th session in 2025, said Monday that France will grow its nuclear arsenal and start working with eight European partners on integrating security for the European continent. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Phot»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Qatar financial regulator shifts to remote work until further notice as Iran, US and Israel tensions escalate

Dubai: Qatar’s Financial Markets Authority has announced the implementation of remote working for its employees and for all licensed entities under its supervision, effective from Tuesday until further notice, in line with a previously issued statement on flexible working arrangements. In a post on»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Sirens sounded in north of occupied Palestine over missile fire: Zionist media reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sounded in north of occupied Palestine over missile fire: Zionist media reports 03-03-2026 03:41 AM Latest News Urgent News Sirens s»»»

Gulf News 2h

American citizens urged to leave immediately from 14 Middle Eastern countries

Dubai: The US Department of State has urged American citizens in several Middle Eastern countries to depart immediately using commercial flights, citing “serious safety risks” as tensions escalate across the region. In a security update issued on March 2, the department advised Americans in Bahrain»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iranian drones target US Embassy in Riyadh: Limited fire and damage reported

Dubai: The US Embassy in Riyadh has been targeted by two Iranian drones, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The US Embassy asked American citizens to take shelter wherever they are. Also»»»

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BBC 3h

Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes

First Lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting on children and education in conflict in New York on Monday, as the US continues its military action in Iran. Her remarks centred around the role of education for children in "advancing tolerance and world peace". It i»»»

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BBC 3h

Leaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate - video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released

Hillary Clinton nearly stormed out of her closed-door testimony to US lawmakers about Jeffrey Epstein after a photo of her from the deposition was leaked, newly released video footage shows. "I'm done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done," the former US Secretary of State said when told»»»

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