🚨 Loading... Read More

Middle East Eye • March 7, 2026 15:06

Trump: US destroyed 42 Iranian navy ships

Political Leaning Analysis

Left Center Right

Score: -0.25 • Center / Neutral

Trump: US destroyed 42 Iranian navy ships

US President Donald Trump said US strikes had destroyed 42 Iranian naval vessels and much of Iran’s air power and telecommunications systems.

He also said US strikes had targeted facilities linked to Iran’s nuclear programme.

Story Timeline

Wed 09:26 - DW All

Germany news: Merz open to social media ban for under-16s

Wed 09:26 - DW Top

Germany news: Merz open to social media ban for under-16s

Wed 14:27 - Politico EU

Germany eyes social media ban for kids

Wed 16:44 - DW All

EU governments look to Australia's social media ban for kids

Wed 16:44 - DW Top

EU governments look to Australia's social media ban for kids

Wed 16:44 - DW All

Europe looks to Australia's social media ban for kids

Wed 16:44 - DW Top

Europe looks to Australia's social media ban for kids

Wed 21:57 - France 24

Gabon suspends access to social media amid teachers' strike

Thu 11:30 - National Review

In Politics, Social Media Has Supplanted Experience

Thu 22:12 - Al Jazeera English

Is social media addictive?

Fri 07:45 - SRF International

Protection of minors on the Internet – This is how the USA, EU, Switzerland and Australia want to rein in social media

Sat 04:14 - Tagesschau

CDU votes on social media and part-time work at party conference

Sat 06:04 - BBC Headlines

Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media

Sat 10:06 - DW All

Germany news: Merz rallies base at Stuttgart CDU conference

Sat 10:06 - DW Top

Germany news: Merz rallies base at Stuttgart CDU conference

Sat 10:32 - Handelsblatt Politik

Social media: CDU party conference takes Instagram, Tiktok and Co. to task

Sat 13:51 - Handelsblatt Politik

Federal party conference: CDU wants social media age limit from 14 years

Sat 18:11 - ANSA Mondo

Spiegel, 'the CDU votes to ban social media for children under 14'

Sun 10:10 - DW All

Germany news: New rules aim to give asylum-seekers job access

Sun 10:10 - DW Top

Germany news: New rules aim to give asylum-seekers job access

Tue 00:18 - Fox News

Social media erupts after Stephen King makes false claim about Trump's family: 'What is this sh--?'

Tue 08:53 - DW All

Germany news: Bundestag honors its late ex-president

Tue 08:53 - DW Top

Germany news: Bundestag honors its late ex-president

Wed 07:59 - DW All

Germany news: Bundestag to vote on major drone deal

Wed 07:59 - DW Top

Germany news: Bundestag to vote on major drone deal

Wed 16:46 - DW All

Germany news: Bundestag passes major drone deal

Wed 16:46 - DW Top

Germany news: Bundestag passes major drone deal

Thu 06:42 - DW All

Germany news: Passenger attacks conductor on ICE train

Thu 06:42 - DW Top

Germany news: Passenger attacks conductor on ICE train

Fri 04:49 - HLN (BE)

Vias: young people are more likely to take risks in traffic due to social media

Fri 08:21 - DW All

Germany news: Strikes hit public transport across country

Fri 08:21 - DW Top

Germany news: Strikes hit public transport across country

Sat 16:33 - France 24

Strikes on Iran: In Israel "most people support this operation"

Sun 09:59 - Euronews

In pictures: Strikes across Tehran, Tel Aviv and Dubai

Sun 17:01 - Al-Monitor

Germany's Merz calls for plan for 'day after' in Iran

Sun 19:43 - Sky News (UK)

Anxious allies are demanding Trump's team shows it has a plan for Iran

Sun 21:21 - Sky News (UK)

Trump's war with Iran has become personal for people in Dubai

Sun 22:35 - BBC Headlines

Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin

Mon 00:01 - Sky News (UK)

Do you want to ban kids from social media? The government is asking

Mon 00:07 - Washington Examiner

UK, France, and Germany jump into the fray in Iran, vowing to defend Gulf allies

Mon 10:26 - DW All

Germany news: Top diplomat denies Berlin is joining Iran war

Mon 10:26 - DW Top

Germany news: Top diplomat denies Berlin is joining Iran war

Tue 09:44 - DW All

Germany news: Opposition slams Gulf evacuation strategy

Tue 09:44 - DW Top

Germany news: Opposition slams Gulf evacuation strategy

Tue 12:40 - Euronews

No, Netanyahu did not flee Israel for Berlin amid Iran war

Wed 11:56 - DW All

Germany news: Skilled craft sector faces huge labor shortage

Wed 11:56 - DW Top

Germany news: Skilled craft sector faces huge labor shortage

Thu 17:11 - Al Jazeera English

Traffic chaos in Beirut as Israel issues forced evacuation order

Fri 02:48 - DW

Iran war: Israel launches more attacks on Tehran, Beirut

Fri 02:48 - DW All

Iran war: Israel launches more attacks on Tehran, Beirut

Fri 02:48 - DW Top

Iran war: Israel launches more attacks on Tehran, Beirut

Fri 05:00 - Al-Monitor

Heavy attacks hit Tehran as Israel says war in 'new phase'

Fri 05:57 - DN (SE)

"Extensive attack wave" tonight - Israel enters new phase

Fri 06:29 - Euronews

Israel launches new strikes on Iran and Lebanon as Tehran targets Tel Aviv

Fri 06:37 - SRF International

Expansion of the Iran war – Israel also attacks Beirut

Fri 07:20 - ANSA Top News

Israel, 'intense bombings on south Beirut, Hezbollah sites hit

Fri 07:20 - ANSA Mondo

Israel, 'intense bombings on south Beirut, Hezbollah sites hit

Fri 09:00 - Al-Monitor

Fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon as PM warns of 'looming humanitarian disaster'

Fri 10:01 - Al-Monitor

Blanket evacuation orders in Lebanon raise international law concerns, says UN human rights chief

Fri 10:13 - Middle East Eye

Iran launches wave of missiles towards Israel

Fri 10:39 - Al Jazeera English

Huge explosion seen in Tehran as strikes on Iran continue

Fri 12:58 - Al Jazeera English

Al-Aqsa compound empty as Israel restricts access to holy sites

Fri 13:17 - Middle East Eye

Estimated half a million displaced in Lebanon, social affairs minister says

Fri 13:53 - France 24

Lebanese PM says 'humanitarian disaster is looming' from displacement

Fri 14:10 - Middle East Eye

Gaza’s fragile humanitarian lifelines in Israel’s crosshairs

Fri 14:11 - Middle East Eye

Israel targets several areas across Lebanon, including site near Iranian embassy

Fri 14:38 - France 24

'Catastrophic': Humanitarian emergency unfolding in Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes intensify

Fri 14:57 - Middle East Eye

Israel killed 217 in Lebanon since start of March, health ministry says

Fri 15:00 - Al-Monitor

UN demands swift probe into Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Fri 15:45 - Al Jazeera English

Thousands of Syrian refugees flee Lebanon after Israeli strikes

Fri 16:10 - Middle East Eye

Video: Thousands of Lebanese shelter in schools, fleeing Israeli bombs

Fri 16:21 - Al Jazeera English

Israel extending ‘Gaza playbook’ to Lebanon, charity warns

Fri 16:55 - BBC Politics

Badenoch presses Starmer to strike Iranian missile sites

Sat 05:02 - Middle East Eye

Demonstrators rally in Sanaa in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon

Sat 14:43 - France 24

Iranian civilians seek shelter abroad

Sat 15:06 - Middle East Eye

Trump: US destroyed 42 Iranian navy ships

Different Perspectives

ANSA Mondo

2 articles

▼

07:20

Israel, 'intense bombings on south Beirut, Hezbollah sites hit

'26 attacchi nel quartiere di Dahieh, prese precauzioni per salvaguardare civili'

18:11

Spiegel, 'the CDU votes to ban social media for children under 14'

Si chiede che i provider dei servizi online paghino delle multe se non verificano l'età

ANSA Top News

1 article

▼

07:20

Israel, 'intense bombings on south Beirut, Hezbollah sites hit

'26 attacchi nel quartiere di Dahieh, prese precauzioni per salvaguardare civili'

Al Jazeera English

6 articles

▼

16:21

Israel extending ‘Gaza playbook’ to Lebanon, charity warns

Medical Aid for Palestinians accuses Israel of 'deliberately terrorising civilian populations' across Lebanon.

15:45

Thousands of Syrian refugees flee Lebanon after Israeli strikes

Thousands of Syrian refugees are fleeing Israeli strikes across Lebanon and trying to return to Syria.

12:58

Al-Aqsa compound empty as Israel restricts access to holy sites

Drone video showed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem empty on the third Friday in Ramadan.

10:39

Huge explosion seen in Tehran as strikes on Iran continue

Video from Tehran showed a huge explosion in Iran’s capital as US and Israeli air attacks continued.

17:11

Traffic chaos in Beirut as Israel issues forced evacuation order

Beirut’s roads are blocked with heavy traffic after Israel issued a forced evacuation order for hundreds of thousands.

22:12

Is social media addictive?

Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features.

Al-Monitor

5 articles

▼

15:00

UN demands swift probe into Israeli strikes on Lebanon

The United Nations on Friday demanded swift investigations into fatal Israeli strikes across Lebanon to decide if they complied with international law."Lebanon is becoming a key flashpoint," UN rights chief …

10:01

Blanket evacuation orders in Lebanon raise international law concerns, says UN human rights chief

By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, March 6 (Reuters) - Large-scale evacuation orders issued by the Israeli army for southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs raise serious concerns under international law, the …

09:00

Fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon as PM warns of 'looming humanitarian disaster'

Fresh Israeli strikes on Friday battered Lebanon, where Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned "a humanitarian disaster is looming" due to mass displacement.An Israeli strike on an office building in the …

05:00

Heavy attacks hit Tehran as Israel says war in 'new phase'

Heavy attacks were reported in Tehran on Friday after Israel said it was hitting "regime infrastructure" in a "new phase" of the war it launched with the United States against …

17:01

Germany's Merz calls for plan for 'day after' in Iran

BERLIN, March 1 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on U.S. and European partners to start planning for the future of Iran and the region, saying the people of …

BBC Headlines

2 articles

▼

22:35

Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin

Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

06:04

Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media

Deepfakes showing grim taxpayer-funded waterparks have gone viral and drawn some racist responses.

BBC Politics

1 article

▼

16:55

Badenoch presses Starmer to strike Iranian missile sites

RAF jets have been shooting down missiles fired by Iran, but are not taking part in strikes on its sites.

DN (SE)

1 article

▼

05:57

"Extensive attack wave" tonight - Israel enters new phase

En ”omfattande attackvåg” har riktats mot iranska regimen i Teheran och mot Libanons huvudstad Beirut. Nu går kriget in i sin ”nästa fas”, uppger Israel. Samtidigt pekar nya uppgifter på …

DW

1 article

▼

02:48

Iran war: Israel launches more attacks on Tehran, Beirut

Israel has said it struck targets in Lebanon and Iran as the war in the Middle East enters its seventh day. The attacks were part of a "broad" new wave …

DW All

14 articles

▼

02:48

Iran war: Israel launches more attacks on Tehran, Beirut

Israel has said it struck targets in Lebanon and Iran as the war in the Middle East enters its seventh day. The attacks were part of a "broad" new wave …

11:56

Germany news: Skilled craft sector faces huge labor shortage

People who work with their hands, from butchers to bakers to candlestick makers, appear to be in short supply. Meanwhile, a court upheld a ruling against a woman who falsely …

09:44

Germany news: Opposition slams Gulf evacuation strategy

The German government's plan to evacuate stranded travelers from the Gulf region has been found wanting, ciritics say. Meanwhile, police urge people to take care when rebooking flights as scammers …

10:26

Germany news: Top diplomat denies Berlin is joining Iran war

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said Germany has "no intention of participating" in the conflict. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is set for talks with US President Trump. DW brings you the …

08:21

Germany news: Strikes hit public transport across country

German commuters are facing transport misery with local bus and tram strikes across the country. However, there's been good news for travelers who take trains with national rail operator Deutsche …

06:42

Germany news: Passenger attacks conductor on ICE train

A female passenger punched the inspector on a long-distance (ICE) train to Berlin during a ticket check. Meanwhile, renovating the federal president's official residence would cost an estimated €600 million. …

16:46

Germany news: Bundestag passes major drone deal

German politicians approved, with some changes, a massive drone deal, despite concerns about US billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz has arrived in China. DW has the latest.

07:59

Germany news: Bundestag to vote on major drone deal

German politicians are debating a massive drone deal, though US billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement has raised concerns. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in China for a two-day trip. DW …

08:53

Germany news: Bundestag honors its late ex-president

A state memorial ceremony is to be held for Rita Süssmuth, who died this month. The gender pay gap in Germany is shrinking but still very much there, a study …

10:10

Germany news: New rules aim to give asylum-seekers job access

Germany is hoping to boost integration by making it possible for asylum-seekers to start working after just three months in the country. Meanwhile, a social media ban for children is …

10:06

Germany news: Merz rallies base at Stuttgart CDU conference

The second day of the conference saw the party vote on dozens of proposals. Federal members came out strong against sugar taxes, call-in sick days, Muslim facial coverings, relaxed debt …

16:44

EU governments look to Australia's social media ban for kids

Germany has joined the growing list of EU nations that are considering banning children from social media. Australia has banned youths from social media since December — and its example …

16:44

Europe looks to Australia's social media ban for kids

Germany has joined the growing list of EU nations that are considering banning children from social media. Australia has banned youths from social media since December — and its example …

09:26

Germany news: Merz open to social media ban for under-16s

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he would consider a ban on social media for under-16s. Meanwhile, Berlin's ambassador to Iran is summoned for a reprimand over "anti-Iranian activities" in …

DW Top

14 articles

▼

02:48

Iran war: Israel launches more attacks on Tehran, Beirut

Israel has said it struck targets in Lebanon and Iran as the war in the Middle East enters its seventh day. The attacks were part of a "broad" new wave …

11:56

Germany news: Skilled craft sector faces huge labor shortage

People who work with their hands, from butchers to bakers to candlestick makers, appear to be in short supply. Meanwhile, a court upheld a ruling against a woman who falsely …

09:44

Germany news: Opposition slams Gulf evacuation strategy

The German government's plan to evacuate stranded travelers from the Gulf region has been found wanting, ciritics say. Meanwhile, police urge people to take care when rebooking flights as scammers …

10:26

Germany news: Top diplomat denies Berlin is joining Iran war

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said Germany has "no intention of participating" in the conflict. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is set for talks with US President Trump. DW brings you the …

08:21

Germany news: Strikes hit public transport across country

German commuters are facing transport misery with local bus and tram strikes across the country. However, there's been good news for travelers who take trains with national rail operator Deutsche …

06:42

Germany news: Passenger attacks conductor on ICE train

A female passenger punched the inspector on a long-distance (ICE) train to Berlin during a ticket check. Meanwhile, renovating the federal president's official residence would cost an estimated €600 million. …

16:46

Germany news: Bundestag passes major drone deal

German politicians approved, with some changes, a massive drone deal, despite concerns about US billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz has arrived in China. DW has the latest.

07:59

Germany news: Bundestag to vote on major drone deal

German politicians are debating a massive drone deal, though US billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement has raised concerns. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in China for a two-day trip. DW …

08:53

Germany news: Bundestag honors its late ex-president

A state memorial ceremony is to be held for Rita Süssmuth, who died this month. The gender pay gap in Germany is shrinking but still very much there, a study …

10:10

Germany news: New rules aim to give asylum-seekers job access

Germany is hoping to boost integration by making it possible for asylum-seekers to start working after just three months in the country. Meanwhile, a social media ban for children is …

10:06

Germany news: Merz rallies base at Stuttgart CDU conference

The second day of the conference saw the party vote on dozens of proposals. Federal members came out strong against sugar taxes, call-in sick days, Muslim facial coverings, relaxed debt …

16:44

EU governments look to Australia's social media ban for kids

Germany has joined the growing list of EU nations that are considering banning children from social media. Australia has banned youths from social media since December — and its example …

16:44

Europe looks to Australia's social media ban for kids

Germany has joined the growing list of EU nations that are considering banning children from social media. Australia has banned youths from social media since December — and its example …

09:26

Germany news: Merz open to social media ban for under-16s

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he would consider a ban on social media for under-16s. Meanwhile, Berlin's ambassador to Iran is summoned for a reprimand over "anti-Iranian activities" in …

Euronews

3 articles

▼

06:29

Israel launches new strikes on Iran and Lebanon as Tehran targets Tel Aviv

Israel's military says the week-long strikes have destroyed most of Iran's missile launchers and air defences as US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warned that Washington's attacks are "about to …

12:40

No, Netanyahu did not flee Israel for Berlin amid Iran war

Viral claims that the Israeli leader fled the country to hide in Germany, based on flight-tracking data, have sparked calls for a protest. They are, however, ultimately unfounded.

09:59

In pictures: Strikes across Tehran, Tel Aviv and Dubai

Images from across the Middle East show escalating tensions and widespread fallout after coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran

Fox News

1 article

▼

00:18

Social media erupts after Stephen King makes false claim about Trump's family: 'What is this sh--?'

Stephen King slams Trump's personal life on social media ahead of the State of the Union, calling the president inexperienced and unqualified in his latest criticisms of the president.

France 24

5 articles

▼

14:43

Iranian civilians seek shelter abroad

As strikes against Iran appear to intensify, increasing numbers of Iranians are seeking safety abroad, raising fears that the conflict could trigger a refugee crisis. The United Nations has warned …

14:38

'Catastrophic': Humanitarian emergency unfolding in Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes intensify

Haxi Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Kevin Charbel, Head of Première Urgence Internationale mission in Lebanon. From his vantage point, the current airstrikes in southern Lebanon are triggering a new …

13:53

Lebanese PM says 'humanitarian disaster is looming' from displacement

Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising over Beirut as the Israeli military announced they had begun an additional wave of strikes in the Lebanese capital. As Hezbollah fired rockets …

16:33

Strikes on Iran: In Israel "most people support this operation"

Rina Bassist, Correspondant for Al-Meritor and public Israeli radio Kan, is our guest.

21:57

Gabon suspends access to social media amid teachers' strike

In tonight's edition, Gabon suspends major social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, amid an anti-government teachers’ strike. Also, Brent Bozell, Trump’s controversial pick for US ambassador, arrives in South …

HLN (BE)

1 article

▼

04:49

Vias: young people are more likely to take risks in traffic due to social media

Jongvolwassenen tussen 18 en 26 jaar die op TikTok en Instagram vaak filmpjes van verkeersonveilig gedrag zien, krijgen vaker verkeersboetes en vertonen zelf meer risicovol gedrag. Dat blijkt uit een …

Handelsblatt Politik

2 articles

▼

13:51

Federal party conference: CDU wants social media age limit from 14 years

Künftig sollen die Tech-Konzerne mit ihren Produkten den Jugendschutz einhalten. Verstoßen sie dagegen, drohen ihnen unangenehme Konsequenzen.

10:32

Social media: CDU party conference takes Instagram, Tiktok and Co. to task

Künftig sollen die Tech-Konzerne mit ihren Produkten den Jugendschutz einhalten. Verstoßen Sie da gegen, drohen ihnen unangenehme Konsequenzen.

Middle East Eye

7 articles

▼

05:02

Demonstrators rally in Sanaa in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon

Demonstrators rally in Sanaa in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon Demonstrators gathered in the capital, Sanaa, on Friday to express solidarity with Iran and Lebanon amid the escalating conflict with …

16:10

Video: Thousands of Lebanese shelter in schools, fleeing Israeli bombs

Video: Thousands of Lebanese shelter in schools, fleeing Israeli bombs "We were sleeping at home, when we started hearing the sounds ... We were on the streets for two days …

14:57

Israel killed 217 in Lebanon since start of March, health ministry says

Israel killed 217 in Lebanon since start of March, health ministry says The Lebanese health ministry announced that the death toll from Israeli attacks since 2 March have risen to …

14:11

Israel targets several areas across Lebanon, including site near Iranian embassy

Israel targets several areas across Lebanon, including site near Iranian embassy The Israeli army has targeted the al-Janah area, south of Beirut, nearby the Iranian embassy, state-owned National News Agency (NNA) …

14:10

Gaza’s fragile humanitarian lifelines in Israel’s crosshairs

Gaza’s fragile humanitarian lifelines in Israel’s crosshairs Submitted by Ahmed Alsammak on Fri, 03/06/2026 - 12:12 Israeli plan to ban dozens of critical aid groups leaves Palestinians with limited options …

13:17

Estimated half a million displaced in Lebanon, social affairs minister says

Estimated half a million displaced in Lebanon, social affairs minister says There are approximately half a million displaced people in Lebanon, the country's Minister of Social Affairs told Al Jazeera. …

10:13

Iran launches wave of missiles towards Israel

Iran launches wave of missiles towards Israel Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it fired a large volley of missiles towards Israel, involving Khorramshahr-4, Khaibar and Fatah missiles.

National Review

1 article

▼

11:30

In Politics, Social Media Has Supplanted Experience

The clip is the product. Governance is incidental.

Politico EU

1 article

▼

14:27

Germany eyes social media ban for kids

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he has "a lot of sympathy" for a proposal to prohibit access for under-14s.

SRF International

2 articles

▼

06:37

Expansion of the Iran war – Israel also attacks Beirut

Israel bombardiert Ziele in Beirut. Im Süden der Stadt kommt es nach einem Evakuationsaufruf zu Panik und Massenflucht.

07:45

Protection of minors on the Internet – This is how the USA, EU, Switzerland and Australia want to rein in social media

Soziale Medien stehen weltweit im Kreuzfeuer. Viele Länder und Staaten schärfen daher ihren Umgang mit den Plattformen.

Sky News (UK)

3 articles

▼

00:01

Do you want to ban kids from social media? The government is asking

The government wants to know if you want to ban young people from social media.

21:21

Trump's war with Iran has become personal for people in Dubai

This regional war has become personal for people in the UAE. 

19:43

Anxious allies are demanding Trump's team shows it has a plan for Iran

What's the plan Mr President? The clamour for an explanation for what comes next is building. Anxious allies across the region are demanding the Trump team shows it has a …

Tagesschau

1 article

▼

04:14

CDU votes on social media and part-time work at party conference

Zum Abschluss ihres Parteitags will die CDU ihr inhaltliches Profil schärfen. Diverse Themen stehen auf dem Abstimmungsplan. Aufsehen erregt hatten die Anträge zum Mindestalter bei Social Media und zur Teilzeit-Regelung.

Washington Examiner

1 article

▼

00:07

UK, France, and Germany jump into the fray in Iran, vowing to defend Gulf allies

Three major European powers are setting up an increased defensive posture in order to defend their allies in the Gulf under assault from Iranian missiles. In a joint statement on …