Trump warns of new 'big wave' of strikes on Iran, does not rule out troops on ground

US ​President ​Donald Trump warned of a possible new "big wave" of strikes against Iran, adding he had not ruled out deploying US boots on the ground. Trump also told a briefing at the White House ​Monday ‌that the US was capable of fighting Iran far longer than projected. 

'This is not endless,' US defense chief Hegseth says amid fears of wider war in Middle East

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed growing concerns on Monday that the US-Israeli strikes in Iran could embroil the United States in a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq. This is not endless," even as he warned that more American casualties are likely in the weeks ahead.

‘Duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest’: Starmer defends UK position on Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pushed back after criticism from US President Trump over Britain's decision to stay out of the initial US and Israeli strikes against Iran. It "is my duty to judge what is in Britain's national interest", Starmer told parliament on Monday.

Iran war "different situation" to US Venezuela operation as could take up to five weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran operations are likely to last 4 to 5 weeks but that he’s prepared “to go far longer than that.” Trump spoke Monday at a White House ceremony. He also said the operation was ahead of schedule. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson tells us more from Washington.

Live: Trump says the US acted on its 'last, best chance' to hit Iran

War in the Middle East: Thousands of flights cancelled… across the globe

✈️❌ Thousands of flights have been canceled around the world on the third day of war in the Middle East. ➡️ Australia, Indonesia, and Vietnam... hundreds of thousands of travelers are still stranded. #MiddleEast #Iran #UnitedStates #Israel #Plane #Aviation

From refugee to restaurateur: Syrian chef’s London success story

With pots clanging and oil sizzling in the background, chef Imad Alarnab maps out his journey. In 2015, he fled war-torn Syria, crossing Europe in the back of lorries, on trains, on foot and even by bicycle to reach the UK. Ten years later, he welcomed Britain's King Charles to one of two restaurants he set up in London.

"Sense of déjà vu" in Lebanon as Middle East conflict widens

The Israeli military said on March 2nd it hit more than 70 Hezbollah targets including missile launchers in a wave of strikes against the Iran-backed armed group in southern Lebanon. This comes as Lebanon bans the militant group's military activities. FRANCE 24's Renée Davis has more from Beirut.

Air travel undergoes worst disruption since Covid with Middle East war

Global air travel chaos intensified on March 2nd as the U.S. and Israel continued to bombard Iran. Airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, which are important hubs for travel between Europe, Africa and the West to Asia, remained closed after they were all directly hit by Iranian strikes.

Can the Iranian regime hold following Ali Khamenei's death?

The death of Iran's Supreme leader on March 1st has plunged the country's 87 million inhabitants into total uncertainty. Since, a transitional government made up of the Iranian president, the head of the judiciary and a lawyer from the Guardian Council, has been set up. But who will replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ? And will the Mollah regime hold?

India and Canada strike 'landmark' uranium supply deal

India and Canada on Monday agreed to a number of key trade accords that included cooperation on critical minerals and a "landmark" uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries' leaders said in New Delhi.

"There is a universal feeling the UK shouldn't get involved in Iran"

British Prime ​Minister Keir Starmer on ​March 2nd said he stood by his decision not ​to ‌support initial joint ⁠U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had ⁠criticised his approach. But "there is a universal feeling the UK shouldn't be getting involved", says FRANCE 24's Philip Turle.

Replay: British prime minister makes statement on Middle East conflict

Rewatch as British PM Keir Starmer makes statement on the ongoing war in the Middle East.

UK base in Cyprus hit by drone as fallout from Iran war spreads beyond Middle East

An Iranian drone hit the runway of the UK's Akrotiri air force base overnight on Monday but caused "minimal" damage, officials said. Britain declined to take part in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran but later approved a US request to use its bases for "defensive actions", Britain's minister for the Middle East said.

What the war in Iran means for global energy security

Qatar's state-run energy firm says it has halted Liquefied Natural Gas production following Iranian attacks on facilities at two of its main gas processing bases. This is only the latest consequence of the Middle East conflict on global markets. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe looks at the ripple effects of a war that's igniting fears of a major energy crisis. 

"No clarity" regarding US plan for the future in Iran

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed that the new war in the Middle East would "not be endless" like other wars led by previous administrations. The briefing comes as the conflict has intensified into a wider war in the region FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert looks into why the future of the US operation in Iran is unclear.

Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activities as Middle East war spreads

The Lebanese government has imposed an "immediate ban" on Hezbollah's military activities and called on the group to hand over its weapons to the state. The decision comes after Iran-backed Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel, provoking retaliatory Israeli strikes, which killed at least 31 people and injured 150 in Lebanon. Israel announced an offensive campaign and warned it would send Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem to "the bottom of hell" - like Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Pakistan deploys troops and imposes curfew after deadly Iran protests

Pakistan on Monday deployed troops and imposed a three-day curfew in two northern cities following deadly protests sparked by the US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Several people were killed in violent protests that targeted UN buildings and US diplomatic missions.

Iran conflict is 'a just war', Israeli opposition leader Lapid says

As the US and Israel wage war on Iran, Israeli opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid told FRANCE 24 he backs the current offensive, despite being "Netanyahu's biggest rival". Calling it "a just war," he argued that Tehran has "miscalculated" by attacking the Gulf states and that this has become "a war of the entire region against Iran."

Middle East war to have economic and military fallouts for Europe

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the Middle East are quickly dragging Europe in, forcing the continent into defensive action to protect military bases and evacuate citizens caught up in the conflict. FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian looks at the concrete fallouts the conflict could have for the continent.

Replay: Emmanuel Macron announces France to increase size of nuclear arsenal

Rewatch as French President Emmanuel Macron unveils France's new nuclear deterrence strategy.

European heavyweights react following Iranian strikes on regional bases

France, the UK and Germany have put out a joint statement saying they will defend their interests and those of their allies in the Middle East if needed. It comes as Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Gulf countries. While Britain says it's not at war, London is allowing the United States to use its bases for the ongoing operation against Iran.

France to allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 2nd that France will increase its number of nuclear warheads from the current level of below 300, but did not give a figure for the increase. He also announced that the nuclear umbrella could be extended to the European continent. FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian tells us more about the announcement.