War and Conflict

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online As the US‑Iran‑Israel conflict escalates, Tehran appears to be exploiting its strategic position along the Strait of Hormuz in a bid to impose serious costs on the United States and its allies — and, according to one analysis, potentially entangle US President Donald Trump in a prolonged and perilous maritime confrontation. The narrow waterway between Oman and Iran is a...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The intensifying conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is rapidly consuming vast quantities of weapons and defensive systems, prompting concern among analysts about how depleted stockpiles on both sides — particularly those of high‑end interceptors and precision munitions — might shape the course and duration of the war. While weapons inventories won’t single‑handedly determine the outcome, their sustainability...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Iranians living through the intensified US and Israeli military campaign say everyday life has shifted into a tense, surreal routine as airstrikes persist across cities including Tehran, Zanjan and other population centres. Residents describe a cycle of bombardment, fear and disruption that has left many feeling that “every day feels like a month,” illustrating the stark human cost of a...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online As the conflict in the Middle East enters its sixth day, fresh strikes by both Israel and Iran have compounded instability across the region and disrupted efforts to repatriate foreign nationals caught in the violence, with the first UK government evacuation flight from the Gulf delayed due to logistical issues. In a marked escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a new...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online In the midst of a series of violent global flashpoints, one of the most protracted and destructive conflicts continues unabated in Sudan, where rival factions are locked in a prolonged war marked by entrenched motives and shifting alliances. What began as a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has evolved into...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Iran has postponed the state funeral and farewell ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, originally scheduled for Wednesday evening in Tehran, as US and Israeli military strikes continue to batter the country’s infrastructure and security landscape. The delay was announced on state television, with officials saying the farewell event would be rescheduled at a later date amid unprecedented public...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Newly released satellite imagery has provided one of the clearest visual records yet of the extensive damage inflicted on Iranian military infrastructure and nuclear complexes following coordinated US and Israeli airstrikes in recent days, highlighting the widening military conflict in the Middle East. Intelligence analysts and imaging firms have shared before‑and‑after photos showing strikes on naval bases, warships and facilities...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The conflict between the United States and Iran expanded well beyond the Gulf this week after a US Navy submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed at a Pentagon briefing. The strike, which occurred in international waters off the coast of Sri Lanka, represents a significant escalation as the military...

Published: March 5, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online A Russian-flagged liquefied natural gas tanker has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea following explosions and a large fire, with Moscow accusing Ukraine of carrying out a drone attack on the vessel. The incident has raised concerns about the widening geographic reach of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the potential risks to global energy shipping routes. The tanker,...

Published: March 5, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online As the Middle East conflict intensifies, the United States Senate has effectively backed President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran after voting down a resolution that would have limited his war powers. The decision came as Iran launched a new wave of missiles toward Israel, dramatically escalating the regional crisis and raising fears...