New pictures show destruction in Tehran after six days of US-Israeli strikes - explosions have been seen across the Iranian capital on ThursdayIn Israel, the military reports new attacks from Iran, after explosions were seen in the sky earlierThe UAE says it intercepted six Iranian missiles and 131 drones today - but one missile and six drones fell inside the country. European leaders present united front on Iran, eventuallySix days into the war and more EU leaders have come forward with promises of defence aid to Cyprus and allies in the Gulf. Albeit rather slowly, a united front has begun to emerge among key Nato allies in Europe. Spain's defence minister said the frigate Cristóbal Colón was joining its allies to show "commitment to the defence of the European Union and its eastern border". Judging from today's communique from France, Italy and Greece, European allies also want to ensure the safety of shipping in the Red Sea as much as they want to show solidarity in the Eastern Med.

Source: The Star March 05, 2026 16:03 UTC