Archives for February, 2026

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to journalists at the government headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File Photo

Lebanon's prime minister warns against dragging country into 'adventures'

Reuters

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Global reaction to Israeli, US attacks on Iran

Reuters

Smoke in the sky over Jerusalem, after missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel, following Israel and U.S. strikes on Iran, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Factbox-Airlines cancel flights after US, Israel strikes on Iran

Reuters

US President Donald Trump announced a large-scale attack on Iran by video message posted on his social media site

In Iran attack, Trump seeks what he foreswore -- regime change

Agence France-Presse

US President Donald Trump announced a large-scale attack on Iran by video message posted on his social media site

Trump says US aims to destroy Iran's military, topple government

Agence France-Presse

U.S. President Donald Trump visits a Whataburger in Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S., February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Trump says US carrying out 'major combat operations' in Iran

Reuters

Thousands of people turn out at a central square in Tehran to mourn Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US and Israeli strikes

Iran leader Khamenei killed in massive US and Israeli attack

Agence France-Presse

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Israel and US launch strikes on Iran

Reuters

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Israel says it launched pre-emptive attack against Iran

Reuters

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Israel's operation against Iran was coordinated with US, Israeli official says

Reuters

Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban spokesperson, gestures during a press conference, following an escalation in cross-border tensions with Pakistan, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify

Reuters

Taliban soldiers sit next to an anti-aircraft gun while on lookout for Pakistan's fighter jets, in Khost province, Afghanistan, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

US says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban

Reuters

A cyclist rides past an anti-US billboard installed on a building along a street in Tehran on Feb. 26, 2026.

Analysis

How survival mode has reshaped Iran's calculations for potential US war

Iran is blending cautious diplomacy with fortified defenses, a survival mindset and readiness to escalate strategically if challenged.

A correspondent in Tehran

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

The Iranian body tasked with vetting legislation has approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency despite an appeal from key ally Russia for cooperation to continue.

IAEA stresses 'urgency' to verify Iran's nuclear material

Agence France-Presse

Sarandon was in Spain to receive an honour at Spain's Goya awards for Spanish cinema

Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza

Agence France-Presse

Violence has continued in the Palestinian territory despite the ceasefire entering its second phase last month

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill at least 7

Agence France-Presse