War and Conflict

Published: March 12, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Tensions in the Middle East conflict escalated sharply after Iran launched drone attacks that struck near Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, in its latest offensive against infrastructure across the Gulf. Two Iranian drones hit the vicinity of the airport on Wednesday, injuring four people — including foreign nationals — although officials said flight operations...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The ongoing war in Ukraine has become a central issue in Hungary’s political landscape as the country heads toward a closely watched national election. Debates over security, economic stability and relations with both Russia and the European Union are now dominating the campaign, with rival parties offering sharply different visions of how Hungary should respond to the conflict...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Across Iran, young people are attempting to maintain a sense of normal life despite the intensifying conflict and the constant threat of missile strikes. For many, daily routines now unfold against the backdrop of air-raid sirens, disrupted internet access and the uncertainty that accompanies war. In cities such as Tehran and Isfahan, young Iranians say streets that were...

Published: March 11, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The widening conflict in the Middle East continued to unfold on multiple fronts, with fresh developments from Iran, Israel and Lebanon drawing international concern as diplomatic, military and humanitarian dimensions of the war intensify. Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been confirmed as safe despite earlier reports suggesting he was injured amid the ongoing war. The son...

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A newly analysed video appears to show a United States cruise missile striking a military installation adjacent to a primary school in southern Iran, intensifying scrutiny over one of the deadliest incidents since the current conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran began. The footage, released by Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency and examined by independent investigators and international...

Published: 9 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News As the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel intensifies, UK motorists are being urged to make immediate changes to their driving habits amid warnings that fuel prices are set to soar to levels not seen in years. With Brent Crude oil surging past $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022, experts...

Published: 9 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World News Russia has begun withdrawing workers from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant after a series of explosions near the facility triggered mounting fears of a potential nuclear “catastrophe.” The evacuation order, issued directly by President Vladimir Putin, follows escalating military strikes across Iran involving the United States, Israel, and Iranian forces — a conflict that has...

Published: 9 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World The Middle East has entered one of its most volatile periods in decades, as nine consecutive days of missile, drone, and air strikes have transformed the region into a sprawling battlefield stretching from Tehran to Tel Aviv, from Beirut to the Gulf states. What began with a joint US‑Israeli strike on Iran’s leadership has rapidly escalated...

Published: 08 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed on Saturday that he had held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the escalating situation in Iran and across the Middle East. During the conversation, Zelenskyy reiterated Kyiv’s offer to provide support against Iranian drones, particularly the Shahed models that have plagued Ukraine for years. “Ukraine has been fighting against...

Published: 08 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Britain is preparing one of its most powerful naval assets for possible deployment to the Middle East. The move comes as regional tensions continue rising following recent military strikes and retaliatory attacks. Defence officials confirmed that preparations are underway for the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales. The vessel is currently based in Portsmouth and serves...