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- First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified
on March 4, 2026 at 3:49 amFour of the six – ranging in age from 20 to 42 – have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait.
- European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
on March 3, 2026 at 10:10 pmThe Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
- Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
on March 3, 2026 at 9:44 pmMarkets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.
- Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
on March 3, 2026 at 9:25 pmTrump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.
- US sends planes to evacuate nationals from Middle East as Iran conflict spreads
on March 3, 2026 at 8:43 pmThe US State Department says Americans should “depart now via commercial means” as strikes continue.