War and Conflict
Allies of US in the Gulf Bear Brunt of Iran Attacks
Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online As the Middle East conflict escalates following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, several U.S. partner states in the Gulf region have been directly affected by Iranian missile and drone attacks, rattling countries long viewed as secure and stable. Tehran’s campaign of retaliation has extended beyond military targets to impact civilian and strategic infrastructure across a range of Gulf Arab states,...
Iran, the US, and a World Cup That Starts in Three Months
Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online With just three months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States are casting a rare shadow over one of the world’s biggest sporting events. The crisis began with a U.S.‑Israeli military strike on Iran, sparking an escalation of violence in the Middle East and...
BBC Reports from Beit Shemesh After Deadly Iranian Missile Strike
Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Teams from BBC News are reporting from Beit Shemesh in central Israel, where a ballistic missile strike attributed to Iran has devastated a residential area and a public bomb shelter, killing multiple civilians and injuring dozens more amidst the deepening conflict between Tehran, Israel and the United States. The strike — part of a broader Iranian retaliation for joint U.S.‑Israeli attacks on...
‘It’s Eerie’ – Dubai on Edge as City Comes Under Attack
Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Dubai’s long-standing reputation as a secure, cosmopolitan city has been shaken after a wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes hit the United Arab Emirates in retaliation for ongoing U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. Eyewitnesses and residents say the usually bustling metropolis feels “eerie” and tense as explosions, air-defence interceptions and damaged infrastructure disrupt normal life and leave...
At Least 153 Dead After Reported Strike on School, Iran Says
Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Iranian authorities say at least 153 people, mostly children, have been killed in a devastating strike on a school in southern Iran’s Minab during the first day of the ongoing joint U.S.-Israeli military offensive against Iranian targets. The reported death toll has rapidly risen as rescue teams continue to search through rubble and recover bodies, with state media and local...
At Least 153 Dead After Reported Strike on School, Iran Says
Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Iranian authorities say at least 153 people, mostly children, have been killed in a devastating strike on a school in southern Iran’s Minab during the first day of the ongoing joint U.S.-Israeli military offensive against Iranian targets. The reported death toll has rapidly risen as rescue teams continue to search through rubble and recover bodies, with state media and local...
Retaliations Continue on Day Two of US-Israel Attacks on Iran
Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online On the second day of the unfolding conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, retaliatory military actions and fresh strikes have continued amid mounting regional instability. What began as a coordinated campaign by U.S. and Israeli forces against Iranian military and leadership targets has evolved into a broader cascade of attacks and reprisal missions across the Middle East. The...
Hopes and Fears as US Iranians Take to Streets After Toppling of Supreme Leader
Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Across major American cities, Iranian Americans and other members of the diaspora have taken to the streets this week, expressing a mix of hope, relief, anxiety and fear in response to the dramatic developments in Iran after the reported toppling and death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes. Demonstrations have reflected the deep divisions within...
Allies of US in the Gulf Bear Brunt of Iran Attacks
Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online As the conflict in the Middle East rapidly expands following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, several Gulf Arab states closely associated with the United States are experiencing the direct impact of Iran’s retaliatory attacks, analysts and officials say. Iran’s campaign — which has included waves of ballistic missiles and drones — has struck sovereign territory and military infrastructure...
Iran’s Regime Still Intact — Coming Days Will Test Its Survival
Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Despite the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sustained military pressure from a U.S.-Israeli campaign, Iran’s political system remains intact for the moment — but observers say the coming days will be critical in determining whether it can withstand internal and external stresses without fracturing. Senior clerical figures and existing constitutional structures continue to maintain state authority, even amid severe...
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