Saudi Arabia welcomes UN Security Council resolution condemning Iranian attacks on US Gulf states military bases
Defence
March 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia welcomes UN Security Council resolution condemning Iranian attacks on US Gulf states military bases
“The Kingdom welcomes the contents of the resolution, including condemning the attack on residential areas and the targeting of civilian…
Shocks as UN Security Council blames Iran over retaliatory strikes on US military bases in Gulf countries
Defence
March 12, 2026
Shocks as UN Security Council blames Iran over retaliatory strikes on US military bases in Gulf countries
*Criticisms spread beyond UN to Africa, Nigeria Meanwhile, Russia and China have criticised the resolution for not mentioning the US-Israeli…
Could US deploy troops to Iran, how could that play out; how could Iran respond? – Report
Defence
March 12, 2026
Could US deploy troops to Iran, how could that play out; how could Iran respond? – Report
*Chatham House official asks “Hasn’t the US already attacked Iran’s nuclear sites?” A US ground mission, which would require sustained…
We’ll open gates of fire upon Israel, US; enemies won’t be safe even at home – IRGC Quds Force
Defence
March 12, 2026
We’ll open gates of fire upon Israel, US; enemies won’t be safe even at home – IRGC Quds Force
The atrocities have, however, failed to dent the resolve of the Islamic Republic and its allies in the regional Axis…
Spain withdraws Ambassador from Israel amid escalating diplomatic rift
Defence
March 12, 2026
Spain withdraws Ambassador from Israel amid escalating diplomatic rift
The government of Spain has withdrawn its ambassador from Israel, marking a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two…
US faces mounting logistical crisis as allies reject Trump’s pleas for help in Iran war – Report
Defence
March 11, 2026
US faces mounting logistical crisis as allies reject Trump’s pleas for help in Iran war – Report
The logistical strain on American forces continues to intensify as the war shows no signs of de-escalation. As the war…
Trump’s claim that US averted ‘preemptive’ Iranian strike ‘utter lie’ – Foreign Minister
Defence
March 11, 2026
Trump’s claim that US averted ‘preemptive’ Iranian strike ‘utter lie’ – Foreign Minister
“The sole purpose of that lie is to justify Operation Epic Mistake, a misadventure engineered by Israel and paid for…
‘3 hours of sustained strikes’, as Iran launches multiple new waves of Operation True Promise 4
Defence
March 11, 2026
‘3 hours of sustained strikes’, as Iran launches multiple new waves of Operation True Promise 4
*Vows retaliation contunues until “the shadow of war is lifted from the country” The latest wave “was carried out over…
US says it destroyed Iranian minelayers near Strait of Hormuz after Trump warning
Defence
March 11, 2026
US says it destroyed Iranian minelayers near Strait of Hormuz after Trump warning
Earlier in the day, Trump said 10 minelayers had been destroyed, adding that additional action could follow. The United States…
Nigeria monitoring Iran war, may adjust policies to protect economy — Edun
Business
March 11, 2026
Nigeria monitoring Iran war, may adjust policies to protect economy — Edun
By KEMI KASUMU And third being the disruptions to major shipping and energy supply routes could increase international freight and…