10:53
Iran Seeks a New Supreme Leader
The Iranian state television announced that Iran is “doing its best” to quickly designate a new supreme leader.
10:43
Israel Invades Lebanon Again
The Israeli army is currently at the heart of Lebanese territory, in the village of Khiam, six kilometers from the border, according to the official Lebanese agency.
10:23
Israel and Iran Exchange Missiles
Hezbollah claims to have targeted the headquarters of Israeli aerospace industries in central Israel. At the same time, the Israeli army says it has hit a site of Iranian ballistic missiles in Isfahan.
10:06
EU “Ready to React” to Trump
The European Union says it is “ready to react” to Donald Trump’s threats, especially against Spain’s Pedro Sanchez.
“The Commission will ensure that the interests of the European Union are fully protected. We stand in solidarity with all member states and their citizens and are ready to act if necessary, through our common trade policy, to defend the EU’s interests,” a spokesperson said.
09:34
Iran Refuses to Negotiate and Promises “Closure”
The advisor to the supreme leader announces that Iran will not negotiate with the United States, and is ready to “continue the war.”
“We have no trust in the Americans and have no basis for negotiations with them. We can continue the war as long as we wish,” Mohammad Mokhbar assured Iranian state television.
Iran also promises “closure” to those who act against the country.
09:22
G7 Meeting Next Week?
France is planning a meeting of G7 finance ministers under French presidency, which will also bring together central bankers, “probably at the beginning of next week,” said Minister of Economy and Finance Roland Lescure on Wednesday.
09:21
“No to War!”
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responds to Donald Trump after his threats to cut all ties with Spain. “We will not be accomplices out of fear of reprisals,” he said.
09:10
Israel Strikes Iran Again
The Israeli army announces new “large-scale” strikes, while several AFP journalists report numerous explosions in Tehran.
08:58
“A Few Cents Increase” in Fuel Prices, Government Warns
The delegate minister of energy and government spokesperson, Maud Bregeon, expects “a few cents increase” in fuel prices at the pump due to the war in the Middle East.
“In the short term, we can expect a small, contained increase in prices,” she said. “For the future, it will depend on the intensity of the conflict. But there is no risk of fuel supply disruption due to ‘stocks’ and diversified imports,” she assured.
08:47
Several Flights to Repatriate French Nationals Planned for Wednesday
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot said there would be “several flights” on Wednesday, including one transporting French nationals from the United Arab Emirates and “another leaving Egypt to bring back some of our most vulnerable compatriots from Israel,” he added.
/2026/03/03/000-99eu28a-69a6b7237bbc9658729811.jpg "War in the Middle East: Iran warns European countries against any involvement in the conflict")
