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Russia sharing intelligence information to help Tehran, officials say

Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, expressed his condolences to Masoud Pezeshkian over the many civilian casualties caused by what he described as “Israeli-American armed aggression” against Iran, and called for an immediate halt to the fighting. Meanwhile, Associated Press reported that Ru...

07/03/2026 10:12 France 24

Kurdish Iraq draws a line: Erbil warns against attacks on Iran from Kurdish territory

In Iraq, Kurdish authorities are warning that their territory must not be used as a launchpad for attacks on Iran. Kurdish Iranian dissident groups say they will not act independently, but could potentially join a US ground invasion. Iran has already carried out several missile and drone strikes...

07/03/2026 10:05 France 24

Death toll mounts in Middle East war: Over 1,400 killed across Iran, Lebanon and Israel

The war in Iran has now entered its second week, with loud explosions reported in Tehran early Saturday morning. State television said blasts were heard in several areas of the Iranian capital but did not provide further details. Israel’s military said around 80 fighter jets dropped 230 munitio...

07/03/2026 10:02 France 24

Lebanon under fire from Israel: Clashes erupts as Israeli forces attempt landing operation

Hezbollah’s decision to enter the war comes at a time when the group appears to be weakened. Meanwhile, the Lebanese government seems to be taking advantage of the situation, having declared Hezbollah’s military activities illegal earlier this week in what looks like a move toward disarming the...

07/03/2026 09:59 France 24

Russia is helping Iran target US military forces, officials say

Russia has shared intelligence with Iran that could help Tehran strike US warships, aircraft and other American assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with US intelligence – the first indication Moscow may be stepping into the war launched last week by the United States and Isr...

07/03/2026 06:29 France 24

Live: Israel launches broader attacks on Tehran as war goes into eighth day

Israel carried out a wave of “broad-scale” strikes on targets in Tehran on Saturday, following Iranian missile launches towards Israel. Explosions were reported in Tel Aviv, but emergency services said there were no casualties, and residents were allowed to leave shelters. Follow our liveblog f...

07/03/2026 02:04 France 24

Zelensky visits eastern front as Ukraine and Russia complete POW swap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited frontline troops in eastern Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv and Moscow completed a two-day prisoner-of-war exchange involving 500 soldiers from each side. The swap was one of the few tangible outcomes of ongoing diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war....

06/03/2026 22:37 France 24

Iran, Europe & Churchill: The View from a Former British Ambassador to Iran

In this edition of the Spotlight, we speak to Richard Dalton, the former British ambassador to Iran and Libya and a former consul general in Jerusalem, to unpack the first week of war and what may come next....

06/03/2026 20:41 France 24

Winter Paralympics officially open, Russian athletes greeted with boos

Some spectators booed Russia's athletes as they marched under their own flag in the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Friday. The International Paralympic Committee in February lifted a long-running ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their own flags a...

06/03/2026 20:09 France 24

Iran war: A special edition

In a week that a major war broke out in the middle east when the US and Israel attacked Iran from the skies, with air strikes that assassinated the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and at least forty senior Iranian officials all reportedly within a five minute period at the start of the bombing campaign on S...

06/03/2026 19:31 France 24

Iran's Azeris fear ethnic strife, sucking Turkey and Azerbaijan into the war

With ethnic brethren in northern Iran and a US outreach to Iran’s Kurds following the launch of Operation Epic Fury, Turkey and Azerbaijan are at risk of being drawn into the war. For Iran’s Azeris, the largest minority group in a multi-ethnic country, it could mean trouble as ethnic fault line...

06/03/2026 18:08 France 24

Asia holds its breath as Iran war drags on

The fallout of the US-Israeli war on Iran is reverberating across Asia. China has condemned the attack and the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, but is staying well clear of the conflict itself. Developing Asian economies that rely on remittances face uncertainty as millions of migran...

06/03/2026 17:12 France 24

Israel carries on targeting Hezbollah strongholds, causing heavy displacement

On day seven of the war - the Israeli army announced it carried out an intensive overnight bombing campaign in Lebanon - in the southern suburbs of Beirut - as it targets Hezbollah strongholds. The militant group is allied with Iran - and has continually clashed with Israel. On March 2, the group...

06/03/2026 17:06 France 24

Polymarket faces allegations of insider trading after suspicious Iran war bets

The online betting company Polymarket is facing scrutiny over allegations of insider trading after bettors made more than 500 million dollars by accurately predicting the date (and time) of the first strikes on Iran last Saturday. Some accounts are being suspected of insider trading, particularly a...

06/03/2026 17:04 France 24

Iran not 'a week away' from having a nuclear bomb as Trump administration claims

The main argument used by the Americans and Israelis to justify the war with Iran has been the country's nuclear program. But where does Iran's enrichment program stand today? On Tuesday the nuclear site at Natanz was hit by airstrikes. And just days ago the Trump administration claimed that Tehran...

06/03/2026 16:44 France 24

White House criticised for gamifying Iran war on social media

The White House is facing criticism for its messaging over the Iran war. Social media trolling and memes were already a hallmark of Donald trump's presidency. But the White House's latest videos have proved particularly offensive, as US strikes in Iran struggle to garner support....

06/03/2026 16:38 France 24

Trump demands Iran 'unconditional surrender' as Moscow helps Tehran target US forces

President Donald Trump said on March 6 that only Iran's "unconditional surrender" would bring an end to the Middle East war. ⁠this comes as The Washington Post reports that Russia is providing Iran ⁠with targeting information that includes locations of U.S. warships and aircraft in the Middl...

06/03/2026 16:35 France 24

Europeans 'will be legitimate targets' if they join war, Iran's deputy FM warns

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tehran had "already informed the Europeans and everybody else that they should be careful not to be involved in this war of aggression against Iran". He warned that if any country "joins America and Israel in t...

06/03/2026 16:00 France 24

Iran war divides US Congress over Constitution interpretation

The US House of Representatives narrowly rejected a resolution to curb President Donald Trump's powers in the Iran war, an early sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict that is reordering U.S. priorities at home and abroad. It's the second vote in as many days, after the Senat...

06/03/2026 15:01 France 24

'Purely defensive' posture: Europe’s reluctant role in an expanding Middle East conflict

Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome James J. Townsend Jr, the Atlantic Council's Senior Advisor in the Scowcroft Center's Transatlantic Security Initiative. He asserts that European military involvement in the widening Middle Eastern conflict should not be interpreted as entry into the war itself,...

06/03/2026 14:48 France 24

Surge in GPS interference around Strait of Hormuz increases shipping risks

More than 1,100 vessels have been hit by GPS interference across the Middle East Gulf since the start of the conflict, according to maritime firm Windward. Experts warn these attacks pose severe risks to navigation and are contributing to the de facto blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz....

06/03/2026 14:45 France 24

'Catastrophic': Humanitarian emergency unfolding in Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes intensify

Haxi Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Kevin Charbel, Head of Première Urgence Internationale mission in Lebanon. From his vantage point, the current airstrikes in southern Lebanon are triggering a new humanitarian emergency exacerbating the prolonged national crisis. The new attacks are once ag...

06/03/2026 14:38 France 24

Israel has 'freer hand in Lebanon' as US not involved

Ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon are the heaviest since a 2024 ceasefire ended the last war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, who fired rockets at Israel in the opening days of the latest conflict. Tens of thousands have fled Beirut’s suburbs and southern Lebanon after sweeping Isra...

06/03/2026 14:34 France 24

Information war: Journalists in Iran face bombs, blackouts and arrest

Truth is the first casualty of war. Amid an internet blackout and an ongoing crackdown by Iranian authorities, the job of independent journalists in Iran was already difficult but now with US-Israeli airstrikes, it is near impossible. A critical press offers nuance and is needed to combat state pro...

06/03/2026 14:15 France 24

Ukraine to provide expertise on countering Shahed drones to Gulf countries

Various countries, including the United States have asked Ukraine for its expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones. Russia has fired tens of thousands of these drones at its neighbour since the war began just over four years ago. Ukraine's President Zelensky said they will provide assistance...

06/03/2026 14:08 France 24

Israelis on border with Lebanon stay put despite Hezbollah strike threat

On March 6, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a wave of strikes targeting Israeli forces, in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon the day before. It also warned Israel residents to evacuate from area within 5km of the border. Just south of it, most Israelis are...

06/03/2026 14:05 France 24

In Israel, a unique network of volunteer first responders

Israeli authorities say the number of ballistic missiles targeting the country is declining. Since the start of the war, there have been 10 deaths, 8 serious injuries, and nearly 400 minor injuries. To treat them in record time, Israel benefits from a network of volunteer first responders that is u...

06/03/2026 14:02 France 24

Hezbollah has 'less wriggle room' as Lebanese 'lose their patience'

The war in the Middle East spread to Lebanon when Hezbollah launched a rocket attack at Israel early on March 2, to "avenge" the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli attack on Tehran. Now, over 100,000 people have been displaced due to retaliatory strikes from Israel, an...

06/03/2026 14:00 France 24

Displaced Lebanese speak of their experience amid Israeli air strikes

About 100,000 ⁠people have fled to shelters in Lebanon, according to the UN. The number of displaced is expected to rapidly increase following "unprecedented" Israeli warnings ordering people out of large parts of the country. Over 120 have been killed in five days of war....

06/03/2026 13:59 France 24

Israeli airstrikes pound Lebanon, displacing hundreds of thousands

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is calling on the international community to help Lebanon amid the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah war as he warned '"a humanitarian crisis was looming". The fresh Israeli strikes have forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee targeted areas. FRANCE 24's Renée Davis spoke...

06/03/2026 11:08 France 24

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07/03 10:12 - Russia sharing intelligence information to help Tehran, officials say 07/03 10:05 - Kurdish Iraq draws a line: Erbil warns against attacks on Iran from Kurdish territory 07/03 10:02 - Death toll mounts in Middle East war: Over 1,400 killed across Iran, Lebanon and Israel 07/03 10:00 - Trump team bashed Europe for a year. Now he wants support in war on Iran. 07/03 10:00 - Why is the U.S. at war with Iran? Here’s what the Trump administration says. 07/03 09:59 - Lebanon under fire from Israel: Clashes erupts as Israeli forces attempt landing operation 07/03 09:34 - Russia Gets Silent Treatment in Paralympics Return 07/03 09:26 - Iranians gather for first Friday prayers during war 07/03 09:09 - US downplays reports Russia gave Iran intel to help Tehran strike US assets 07/03 09:09 - US downplays reports Russia gave Iran intel to help Tehran strike US assets 07/03 09:00 - From ‘peace president’ to Operation Epic Fury: Donald Trump’s road to war 07/03 08:25 - Iran to halt strikes on neighbours unless attacks from there: Pezeshkian 07/03 08:25 - Iran to halt strikes on neighbours unless attacks from there: Pezeshkian 07/03 08:05 - Panic at Pakistan fuel stations over Iran war 07/03 08:05 - Panic at Pakistan fuel stations over Iran war 07/03 07:54 - US lands huge bomber at UK air base after warning of surge in strikes on Iran 07/03 07:54 - At Perth’s CPAC conference, Liberal party faithful speak of ‘the lost Australians’ – with no sign of One Nation 07/03 07:45 - Middle East crisis live: Israel pounds Tehran as Iranian president says unconditional surrender a ‘dream’ 07/03 07:10 - Ukraine's second largest city hit by deadly Russian missile attack 07/03 07:02 - Tehran pounded in week two of US-Israel war, Iran targets Israel 07/03 07:02 - Tehran pounded in week two of US-Israel war, Iran targets Israel 07/03 06:37 - Revealed: New details of phone calls between Trump and Iraqi Kurdish leaders 07/03 06:37 - Revealed: What Trump told Iraqi Kurdish leaders about Iran ground operation 07/03 06:33 - Indonesian president’s US ties questioned amid public anger over Iran war 07/03 06:33 - Indonesian president’s US ties questioned amid public anger over Iran war 07/03 06:29 - Russia is helping Iran target US military forces, officials say 07/03 06:00 - UK must stockpile food in readiness for climate shocks or war, expert warns 07/03 06:00 - We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said 07/03 05:32 - Iran war: What is happening on day eight of US-Israel attacks? 07/03 05:32 - Iran war: What is happening on day eight of US-Israel attacks? 07/03 05:15 - For Xi, Trump’s Embrace of War Proves China Needs More Power 07/03 05:01 - US approves emergency sale of heavy bombs to Israel 07/03 04:36 - Trump Calls On Private Companies to Take On a Bigger Role in Cyber 07/03 04:02 - There's an inflation wave coming - what does the war mean for the UK economy? 07/03 03:48 - Tehran warns Europe to stay out of conflict or face ‘retaliation’ – as it happened 07/03 03:13 - US considers lifting more sanctions on Russian oil as Iran conflict sees global prices surge 07/03 03:07 - Trump scolds Fox News reporter for question about Russia helping Iran target US troops – as it happened 07/03 02:33 - Three people killed and three hospitalized as Michigan town hit by tornado 07/03 02:13 - Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran 07/03 02:11 - Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ by Iran, Shifting U.S. Objectives Again 07/03 02:08 - Canadian PM Mark Carney says former prince Andrew should be removed from royal line of succession 07/03 02:04 - Live: Israel launches broader attacks on Tehran as war goes into eighth day 07/03 01:52 - 'An Iranian missile landed on him': Sky News speaks to son of expat who died in United Arab Emirates 07/03 01:10 - The Papers: 'Trump demands Iran's surrender' and 'UK voters say no to joining war' 07/03 01:07 - Wake up before it’s too late: Oppose the unjust, cruel war on Iran 07/03 01:07 - Wake up before it’s too late: Oppose the unjust, cruel war on Iran 07/03 01:05 - Iran’s strikes on the Gulf: Burning the bridges of good neighbourliness 07/03 01:05 - Iran’s strikes on the Gulf: Burning the bridges of good neighbourliness 07/03 01:04 - America’s Gulf war machine: What we know about the US military network in the Middle East 07/03 01:02 - Reported Tornadoes Slam Michigan, Leaving Injuries in Their Wake, Governor Says 07/03 00:36 - Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war 07/03 00:32 - AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in 07/03 00:27 - Iran war is latest threat to a global economy rattled by Trump 07/03 00:27 - Iran war is latest threat to a global economy rattled by Trump 07/03 00:00 - Iran war live: Tehran promises never to surrender as war enters eighth day 07/03 00:00 - Iran war live: Tehran promises never to surrender as war enters eighth day 06/03 23:45 - How the War in Iran Is Disrupting the World’s Oil 06/03 23:35 - Iran War Poses Test for Justice Dept. After Firings Deplete National Security Ranks 06/03 23:33 - With Iran, Trump Takes the U.S. to War Without the Public’s Support 06/03 23:14 - Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days 06/03 23:14 - Iranian UN ambassador condemns US-Israeli ‘criminal war’ 06/03 23:14 - Iranian UN ambassador condemns US-Israeli ‘criminal war’ 06/03 23:02 - ICE arrests US Spanish-language news outlet reporter without warrant 06/03 23:00 - Investors are expecting Donald Trump to back down in the war with Iran – but what if he doesn’t? 06/03 23:00 - Ex-Liberal MP says the party must introduce gender quotas to start winning elections 06/03 22:37 - Zelensky visits eastern front as Ukraine and Russia complete POW swap 06/03 22:12 - Trump demands ‘UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER’ from Iran; U.S. evacuates citizens from Middle East 06/03 22:08 - Qatar partially reopens airspace as Iranian strikes continue to hit Gulf 06/03 22:08 - Qatar partially reopens airspace as Iranian strikes continue to hit Gulf 06/03 22:04 - Why did the US torpedo Iran’s ‘prize’ warship? 06/03 22:04 - Why did the US torpedo Iran’s ‘prize’ warship? 06/03 22:00 - Revealed: the Ukrainian facility where UK engineers help fix vital weapons 06/03 21:32 - Impressive Raducanu into Indian Wells third round 06/03 21:32 - Russian athletes march at Paralympic opening ceremony 06/03 21:14 - Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as bombs pound Tehran and Beirut 06/03 21:11 - Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s Pick to Replace Noem at DHS, Learned to Spar in Oklahoma 06/03 21:05 - Boos and boycotts as Russian flag returns to global sporting stage 06/03 21:03 - Trump’s Fantasy Is Crashing Down 06/03 20:53 - Unprepared for Iranian drones, U.S. and partners seek Ukraine’s help 06/03 20:46 - Strikes on Iran to last ‘four to six weeks’, White House says 06/03 20:46 - Strikes on Iran to last ‘four to six weeks’, White House says 06/03 20:41 - Iran, Europe & Churchill: The View from a Former British Ambassador to Iran 06/03 20:37 - US and Israel attacking Iran at ‘record pace’, war monitor says 06/03 20:37 - US and Israel attacking Iran at ‘record pace’, war monitor says 06/03 20:27 - Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say 06/03 20:09 - Winter Paralympics officially open, Russian athletes greeted with boos 06/03 20:02 - Spanish politician slams those using ‘feminism’ as excuse for Iran war 06/03 20:02 - Spanish politician slams those using ‘feminism’ as excuse for Iran war 06/03 20:01 - Cyprus raises doubts about future of British bases on island after drone strike 06/03 19:58 - Weak Jobs Data Underscores Fed’s Dilemma as War Stokes Inflation Risk 06/03 19:56 - Messi criticised for applauding Trump amid US attacks on Iran 06/03 19:56 - Messi criticised for applauding Trump amid US attacks on Iran 06/03 19:44 - Can Ukraine help defeat Iran’s drone swarms? 06/03 19:42 - What the world is getting wrong about what Iranians think 06/03 19:42 - What the world is getting wrong about what Iranians think 06/03 19:36 - Police search home of former Labour MP’s husband amid China spying investigation 06/03 19:31 - Iran war: A special edition 06/03 18:48 - Zelenskyy visits front line as Ukraine and Russia swap 500 prisoners each 06/03 18:48 - Zelenskyy visits front line as Ukraine and Russia swap 500 prisoners each 06/03 18:44 - How the Iran war is dividing Team Trump