War and Conflict

Published: 17 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Pakistan has strongly denied allegations that it carried out an air strike on a hospital in Afghanistan that reportedly killed more than 400 people, as tensions between the two neighbouring countries escalate into one of their most serious confrontations in recent years. Afghan authorities, led by the Taliban administration, claimed that a Pakistani air strike struck the Omid...

Published: 14 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For years, many Iranians who opposed their country’s hardline leadership believed that international pressure might help bring about change. After repeated waves of protests, arrests, and deadly crackdowns, some activists and ordinary citizens quietly hoped that outside intervention might weaken the authorities they blame for decades of repression. But as the war between Iran and a US-Israeli coalition...

Published: March 12, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Amid heightened geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict, concerns about supply chain disruptions, inflation and local shortages have prompted emergency preparedness advice — including recommendations on what households might consider stocking at home to cope with short‑term interruptions. Experts advising on emergency planning suggest keeping a 72‑hour kit and a small reserve of essential goods. While official...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Middle East is witnessing a new form of warfare: GPS jamming, an invisible but increasingly disruptive threat affecting military operations, commercial shipping, and civilian infrastructure. Analysts warn that this high-tech conflict adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing regional tensions. Recent incidents indicate that Iran and other regional actors have deployed GPS jamming devices to interfere...

Published: March 12, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President **Donald Trump’s recent calls for Iranians to rise up against their government have drawn a historical comparison with the 1991 Iraq uprisings, underscoring long‑standing concerns about the risks of encouraging internal revolt without a clear follow‑through plan, according to Jeremy Bowen, the BBC’s international editor. The commentary reflects augmented scrutiny of US policy amid the ongoing war...

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...