Gulf states are reportedly begging Trump to end his war on Iran soon - here's why
Take the win or double down.
Posted on 2 March 2026 | 5:53 pm
France to increase nuclear arsenal
Emmanuel Macron has announced France will increase its nuclear arsenal - claiming that France needs to be "feared" on the world stage. 
Posted on 2 March 2026 | 5:29 pm
Iran may be tempted into a fearful, intimidating final salvo
Some wars start slowly while others spring to life at speed. This one is racing, transforming nations, politics and loyalties at a spectacular rate.
Posted on 2 March 2026 | 2:36 pm
No one in Lebanon wants a new war but the truth is the previous one never stopped
As far as the people of Lebanon are concerned, this is a war that nobody wants - even members of the Iran-backed militia, Hezbollah.
Posted on 2 March 2026 | 1:37 pm
Iran's people left without a voice as communications cut off
Already there are parts of Iran's densely populated capital city Tehran that look like a pummelled war zone.
Posted on 2 March 2026 | 1:09 pm
This war has massive implications for the world economy
There is nowhere else on the planet with quite as concentrated a supply of quite so much energy as the Arabian Gulf.
Posted on 2 March 2026 | 12:50 pm
Stranded Brits tell of 'nightmare from hell' as missiles rain down
British tourists in Doha and Dubai have spoken to Sky News of their experience of being stranded during the conflict in Iran.
Posted on 2 March 2026 | 10:49 am
Oil and gas costs surge but some stocks defy war-focused sell-off
Oil and gas prices have seen dramatic lifts as financial markets give their first reaction to the war in the Middle East.
Posted on 2 March 2026 | 10:44 am
What's been hit so far in the war?
The US has warned of more strikes on Iran after launching an operation which killed its supreme leader.
Posted on 2 March 2026 | 8:07 am
RAF base hit, with more drones intercepted
The RAF base Akrotiri in Cyprus has been hit by a one-way attack drone, amid a fresh conflict in the Middle East that started on Saturday.
Posted on 1 March 2026 | 8:22 pm