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Here are top ten news articles published last week:
1. Trump Rejects Negotiations With Iran, Demands “Unconditional Surrender”
Source: Reuters | Published: March 7, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric against Iran, declaring he is not interested in negotiations and demanding Tehran’s “unconditional surrender.” The statement came as the U.S.-Israel military campaign entered its second week and Washington considered expanding strikes against Iranian leadership and military infrastructure.
2. Israel Strikes Iran’s Oil Facilities for the First Time
Source: Al Jazeera | Published: March 8, 2026
Israeli forces launched strikes on oil storage depots and energy facilities near Tehran, marking the first time the war targeted Iran’s energy sector directly. Fires erupted at multiple sites as the conflict entered its ninth day, raising fears of a wider economic shock and energy supply disruptions.
3. China Warns Against Regime Change in Iran
Source: Al Jazeera | Published: March 8, 2026
China warned the international community against attempts to change Iran’s government by force, urging respect for Iranian sovereignty and calling for an immediate halt to military operations in the Middle East. Beijing’s statement signals growing geopolitical tensions between China and the U.S. over the conflict.
4. Global Businesses Shocked by US-Israel War With Iran
Source: Reuters | Published: March 6, 2026
The war between Iran and the U.S.-Israel alliance has sent shockwaves through global markets, particularly energy, shipping, and aviation sectors. Companies fear disruptions to trade routes and oil supplies as military operations intensify across the Gulf region.
5. Iran’s UN Envoy Says Over 1,300 Civilians Killed
Source: Reuters | Published: March 6, 2026
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations reported that more than 1,300 Iranian civilians have been killed since the U.S.-Israeli campaign began. Tehran has condemned the strikes as violations of international law and urged the UN Security Council to intervene.
6. One Week Into War, Risks Grow for the United States
Source: Reuters | Published: March 7, 2026
A week into the war, analysts warn the conflict could draw the U.S. into a prolonged Middle East war, potentially expanding to Hezbollah, Gulf states, and regional militias. Washington faces rising political and military risks as the war intensifies.
7. Iranian Missiles Strike Central Israel
Source: Reuters | Published: March 3, 2026
Iran launched missile strikes that hit central Israel near Tel Aviv, marking a significant escalation in the conflict and demonstrating Tehran’s capacity for long-range retaliation. Israel responded with further airstrikes on Iranian targets.
8. U.S. Officials Scramble to Evacuate Citizens From the Middle East
Source: Reuters | Published: March 7, 2026
As Iran launched retaliatory attacks across the region, U.S. officials rushed to organize evacuations of American citizens from Gulf countries and conflict zones, amid criticism that the State Department’s response was slow and confusing.
9. Turkey Pushes Diplomacy to End Iran War
Source: Daily Sabah | Published: March 8, 2026
Türkiye renewed diplomatic efforts to halt the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Turkish officials emphasized that regional instability could spiral into a broader Middle East conflict if negotiations fail.
10. Iran Selects Successor to Supreme Leader Amid War
Source: The Guardian | Published: March 8, 2026
Iran’s Assembly of Experts reportedly selected a successor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in earlier strikes during the war. The leadership transition adds uncertainty to Iran’s political future as the conflict with Israel intensifies.
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/08/iran-new-supreme-leader-selected-says-deciding-body