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US orders government employees to leave Saudi Arabia – as it happened
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

This liveblog is closed. Follow the latest coverage on our new liveblog here.The Israeli military said it launched a wave of strikes “across Iran” on Sunday, targeting military sites.A military statement said it had “initiated a wave of strikes targeti…

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Trump tells Starmer help not needed even as US uses UK bases for Iran strikes
ByEdward Helmore March 7, 2026

US president delivers stinging criticism of UK prime minister over delayed support for Iran warDonald Trump has renewed his stinging criticism of UK prime minister Keir Starmer over the lack of immediate UK support for the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.“T…

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The Sunday Read: My Grandfather escaped Iran. But I’m not celebrating Trump’s war – podcast
ByPresented by Reged Ahmad and Rafqa Touma; produced by Karishma Luthria. March 7, 2026

This week, as Trump’s war on Iran rages on and expands, an Australian Iranian journalist writes about her grandfather’s journey escaping the Islamic Republic and the fears she holds for the civilian lives caught in the crossfire.The journalist chose to…

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Trump offers vague description of Iran surrender demand – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton March 7, 2026March 8, 2026

This live blog has now closed. Our live coverage continues hereThe Saudi defence minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, urged Iran on Saturday to “avoid miscalculation” after missile and drone launches at the kingdom.Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said e…

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US considers lifting more sanctions on Russian oil as Iran conflict sees global prices surge
ByAgence France-Presse March 7, 2026

Washington says new measures not aimed at easing restrictions on Moscow and only affect supplies already in transitThe US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Friday that his government was considering lifting sanctions on more Russian oil, a day…

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Tehran warns Europe to stay out of conflict or face ‘retaliation’ – as it happened
ByTaz Ali (now) and Eva Corlett (earlier) March 6, 2026March 7, 2026

This blog is now closed. Our live coverage of the Middle East crisis continues hereTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East?Iran and Lebanon were hit with a wave of intense Israeli strikes overnight.Israel’s military …

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‘Best way forward’ for Iran would be negotiated settlement, says Starmer
ByPippa Crerar Political editor March 5, 2026

PM defends decision not to join initial strikes by US and Israel and says UK is doing ‘everything we can’ to de-escalate situationMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer has said the Iran conflict engulfing the Middle East could continue “for som…

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‘This is a needless war’: Americans share their thoughts on the US-Israel attacks on Iran
BySara Braun March 5, 2026

The Guardian asked US readers about the military action in Iran – their responses were largely disapprovingAs hundreds of civilians and some US service members have been killed in the aftermath of the 28 February strike against Iran by the United State…

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In a Trump war, with great power comes no responsibility | Jamil Smith
ByJamil Smith March 5, 2026

When presidents ask the country to support a war, honesty is not optionalThe bombs fell in our name before any of us knew. Then the president saw fit to inform us.Legal scholars and politicians alike began debating whether they were constitutional. Mar…

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Sri Lanka evacuates crew from Iranian navy vessel days after warship was destroyed by US
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi and Aanya Wipulasena in Galle March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Urgent request to dock is submitted by vessel after US submarine sank Iranian warship in same area on TuesdayMiddle East crisis – live updatesSri Lanka has evacuated 208 crew members from an Iranian navy vessel that made an emergency request to dock, a…

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