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President Trump has launched into a war while he’s facing some of the lowest approval ratings of his political career. A recent poll showed that just one in four Americans approved of his attack on Iran. But it’s not just the general American public: The war is also beginning to show some cracks in support from his die-hard “Make American Great Again” base.
The Israeli military ordered the evacuation of a swathe of southern Lebanon on March 4th, asking residents to move north. This evacuation is the broadest evacuation order yet in this new conflict. Meanwhile, Syria has closed its border with Lebanon after a warning it would be targeted by Israe. FRANCE 24's Renee Davis has more from Beirut.
On the fourth day of US-Israeli bombardment of Iran, US officials gave more reasons for their offensive in the country, though their plan for after the war remains unclear. Stated US motivations have also shifted over time, from intervening on the behalf anti-regime protesters in January to "preemptively' striking the country.
Iran announced that a state funeral for supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was postponed after it was meant to be held on March 4th. This comes as the late supreme leader's successor is set to be appointed, with his son expected to take on the role. But "everything about this nomination is speculation", warns FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert.
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, March 4: The war in the Middle East has transformed the lives of influencers and expats living in Dubai. But first: papers discuss why US President Donald Trump chose to strike Iran. Also: junior doctors in England use ADHD as an excuse to skip working overnight. Finally, a story about mini (and maxi) pet pigs.
Since the start of US Israeli strikes on Iran Saturday, the Middle East has been gripped by widespread conflict and chaos, disrupting important shipping routes for oil and other goods. In an attempt to curb rising prices, US president Donald Trump says the US will provide political risk insurance for vessels passing through the strait of Hormuz. Traffic through the strait has been blocked for days...
As rocket fire continues into the North of Israel, to avoid disruption to healthcare, a number of hospitals have moved their whole operation underground. The decision was made for patient safety, but also to reassure those for whom the sirens are a source of anxiety. At least 11 have died and hundreds have been left injured from strikes on Israel.
A fire started in the United States embassy in the Saudi capital of Riyadh after it was hit by two drones suspected to be from Iran. The Saudi Ministry of Defence says the strike on the embassy early on March 3rd caused “minor material damage” to the compound. It comes as the region sees more attacks targeting US assets amid Iran’s retaliation to US-Israeli strikes.
Israel is seeing a decline in launches from Iran as the campaign enters its fifth day, although reasons for it remain unclear. The announcement from the Israeli military came after it said its air defences had been activated to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and explosions were heard around Jerusalem. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky has more from Jerusalem.
The US and Israel intensified strikes on Iran on March 3rd and 4th. Since the start of the conflict, hundreds of people have been killed in the country, including over 160 students who died in an attack on a girl school in the south of the country. The admiral in charge of US operation revealed that the first 24 hours of strikes were nearly double the shock and awe tactics used during the Iraq war...
The conflict in the Middle East between the US, Israel and Iran has set off a cascade of travel disruption around the entire planet. Airspace across much of the region remains closed, with Gulf state airlines from the major global hubs continuing to cancel flights. However, respite came on March 2nd for at least a few of the tens of thousands stranded, with a few international airlines resuming a ...
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has condemned what he described as the US and Israel's unilateral military action in Iran, adding that the move contributes to “a more hostile and uncertain international order.” Now, in contrast to other EU nations, Spain is refusing use of jointly operated military bases on its territory to attack Iran. In response, US President Donald Trump has brandished economic punis...
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 3rd the deployment of additional military resources, including the aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle and its escort, to help protect his allies facing the consequences of the war in the Middle East. The flagship of the French fleet is interrupting its planned deployment in the North Atlantic to head for the Mediterranean.
Israel and Hezbollah have been trading tit for tat strikes for a second day. According to a Lebanese health ministry official, 52 people have been killed and more than 150 wounded due to Israeli attacks . Thousands of civilians have been displaced, and on March 3rd the Israeli military issued dozens of new evacuation warnings for areas it said were near Hezbollah's facilities.
France's women’s team began the World Cup 2027 qualifying campaign with a win over Ireland (2-1). Substitute Melvine Malard scored a brace.
France's women’s team began the World Cup 2027 qualifying campaign with a win over Ireland (2-1). Substitute Melvine Malard scored a brace.
As the Iran war enters its fifth day, the Trump administration is facing growing criticism. After US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted at Israel having forced the US's hand to strike Iran, MAGA backlash grew as they are "isolationists and often anti-Israel", FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani explains. With the midterms approaching, some Republicans worry this will not help party popularity.
The United States and Israel hit Iran's capital and other cities in multiple airstrikes on March 4, the fifth day of the war with Iran. Israel targeted the Iranian leadership and security forces as the Islamic Republic responded with missile barrages and drone attacks on Israel and across the region.
Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and residential complex in Lebanon's east, Lebanese state media said on March 4th, as Israel announced broad strikes in response to Hezbollah missile and drone launches. "We should have a conference in France to help the Lebanese army to continue its plans" to disarm Hezbollah, Rabih El Chaer, Lebanese ambassador to France, tells FRANCE 24.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday ordered a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to help protect allied assets as war in the Middle East showed no signs of de-escalating. Macron also noted that France has defence agreements with several Gulf states as well as commitments to Jordan and Iraq.
South Korea's main stock index, the KOSPI, lost 12 percent on Wednesday, sending retail investors into a panic as fears of energy shortages due to the war in Iran battered shares in chipmakers and industrial giants. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says the US will insure oil tankers transiting the Persian Gulf as operating costs skyrocket, and the travel industry suffers as key Middle East hubs remain out...
China on Wednesday kicked off its annual "Two Sessions" political meetings during which the country's leadership will announce its annual growth target, defence budget and new five-year plan. The National People's Congress will ratify new laws decided by China's Communist Party leadership.
China on Wednesday kicked off its annual "Two Sessions" political meetings during which the country's leadership will announce its annual growth target, defence budget and new five-year plan. The National People's Congress will ratify new laws decided by China's Communist Party leadership.
French investigators have uncovered an alleged sex‑trafficking network operating behind the luxury associated with Mohamed Al‑Fayed’s Ritz hotel and Riviera yachts, with several victims reporting severe abuse and a tightly organised system of exploitation, according to officials familiar with the case.
Iran postponed the state funeral rites for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that were originally set to begin Wednesday evening, state TV said. The 86‑year‑old former leader was killed on Saturday in US-Israeli air strikes.
The state funeral for Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, originally set to take place on Wednesday evening in Tehran was postponed, according to state TV. The 86‑year‑old former leader was killed on Saturday in US-Israeli air strikes. Israel said that any successor to him would be "a target".
The state funeral for Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is set to take place on Wednesday evening in Tehran and will last three days. The 86‑year‑old former leader was killed on Saturday in US-Israeli air strikes. Israel said that any successor to him would be "a target".
The US Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s decision to move toward armed conflict with Iran, a rare congressional test of a fast‑escalating Middle East crisis that has unfolded without a clearly defined US strategy for ending the confrontation.
