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Washington Presses Israel to Halt Strikes on Iran’s Energy Network

  Smoke rises in Sharjah, following reports of Iranian attacks after United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. The United States has urged Israel to stop its ongoing attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, according to multiple reports citing senior U.S. and Israeli officials. Key Developments U.S. officials delivered the request at high political levels and directly to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.  The Trump administration outlined several strategic concerns: A desire to maintain the possibility of future cooperation with Iran’s oil sector after the conflict. Fears that continued strikes could harm Iranian civilians.  Warnings that Iran might retaliate with large-scale attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, a scenario described as a potential “doomsday option.”  Context The request marks a rare moment in which Washington is attempting to restrain Israeli military actions, despite the two nations having ...
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Russia and Ukraine Conduct Prisoner Exchange Amid Discrepancies in War Casualties

In a recent exchange between Russia and Ukraine, both nations swapped prisoners of war (POWs) as part of ongoing negotiations. However, Moscow has raised concerns over the imbalance in the repatriation of war casualties, stating that while Ukraine received the remains of 1,200 fallen soldiers, Russia did not receive any of its own.

The exchange, which took place on Saturday, follows agreements reached during peace talks in Istanbul earlier this month. Ukrainian officials confirmed the return of their deceased soldiers, but Russian state media reported that Moscow had yet to receive the bodies of its fallen troops, echoing similar claims made earlier in the week.

Footage released by the Russian defense ministry showed Russian POWs celebrating their return, waving flags and boarding buses in Belarus, where they are receiving medical treatment before heading back to Russia. Despite the successful exchange of living captives, the discrepancy in the return of war dead remains a contentious issue between the two nations.

This latest development underscores the ongoing complexities of the conflict, as both sides continue to negotiate terms for future exchanges and humanitarian agreements.

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