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'They will get me killed': Mothin Ali slams Starmer and Tory MP over smears in parliament

Middle East Eye · 59 minutes ago Protests

'They will get me killed': Mothin Ali slams Starmer and Tory MP over smears in parliament Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 03/03/2026 - 12:37 Tory MP Alec Shelbrooke falsely claimed Green Party deputy leader had been 'protesting in support of the ayatollah' Green Party co-deputy leader Mothin Ali at the party conference on 3 October 2025 (MEE/Imran Mulla) Off The Green Party's co-deputy leader, Mothin Ali, has told Middle East Eye he fears for his life and has faced death threats after a Conservative MP made a false claim about him in parliament which the prime minister appeared to agree with. "They will get me killed," Ali told MEE on Tuesday morning, adding that "over the last couple of days I've received about 20 death threats". Tory MP and former cabinet minister Alec Shelbrooke claimed, while asking a question to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in parliament on Monday, that Ali, a Leeds councillor, had been "protesting in support of the ayatollah".
Iranian-Kurdish group says 'very high' risk political prisoners have been killed in strikes

Middle East Eye · 2 hours ago Protests

Iranian-Kurdish group says 'very high' risk political prisoners have been killed in strikes An Iranian-Kurdish women's group have expressed concerns about a number of their members who are currently political prisoners in Iran, who have been cut off by the US-Israeli attack on the country. In response to a question from MEE about Verisheh Moradi - who was imprisoned for "armed rebellion" over her support of the Woman, Life, Freedom demonstrations that broke out in 2022 - the Free Women of Eastern Kurdistan (KJAR) said their contact with political prisoners had become "extremely limited. " "There have been no specific reported changes in prison conditions.
Iran’s attacks on Gulf won’t force US to stop the war, Turkey says

Middle East Eye · 3 hours ago Protests

Iran’s attacks on Gulf won’t force US to stop the war, Turkey says Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Tue, 03/03/2026 - 10:08 Turkish foreign minister says Ankara 'delayed' US attack through diplomacy, and there's insufficient unrest in Iran to bring about regime change Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan gestures as he addresses the audience during a press briefing meeting in Istanbul on 15 January 2026 (Ozan Kose / AFP) Off Iran’s effort to raise costs for Gulf countries in hopes of pushing the United States to end the war is unlikely to succeed, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told journalists on Tuesday. Turkey had tried for weeks to broker a deal between the US and Iran, but US and Israeli attacks over the weekend, following several rounds of talks in Oman , scuppered Ankara's attempts to avoid war. Fidan acknowledged that Turkey's efforts to prevent the war had failed, despite the Turkish government putting forward “creative solutions” to the disagreement over Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programmes.
Iran hits US embassy in Riyadh as American citizens urged to leave Middle East

Middle East Eye · 3 hours ago Protests

Iran hits US embassy in Riyadh as American citizens urged to leave Middle East Submitted by Mera Aladam on Tue, 03/03/2026 - 08:01 US President Donald Trump vows response to latest attack on American embassy in the region US President Donald Trump attends the Medal of Honor ceremony in the White House on 2 March, 2026, in Washington, DC (AFP/Saul Loeb) Off Two Iranian drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday, as Tehran continued attacks on American bases and diplomatic missions in the region in retaliation for the war launched against it. Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said the strike caused a fire and material damage at the embassy. Sources speaking to Reuters said a loud explosion was heard and flames were seen at the compound.
Graves mark 176 children killed in Minab strikes

Middle East Eye · 3 hours ago Protests

Graves mark 176 children killed in Minab strikes These graves belong to some of the 176 children from Minab who were killed in Israeli-US strikes over the weekend.
Israel hits 40 sites in Lebanon, forces mass evacuations

Middle East Eye · 3 hours ago Protests

Israel hits 40 sites in Lebanon, forces mass evacuations Israel’s army launched what Channel 12 described as a large-scale assault in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah shells struck a building in northern Israel. Citing Israeli sources, the broadcaster said the military responded with extensive strikes. The army later said it had hit 40 targets across Lebanon since the morning.
At least 787 killed as US-Israel strikes hit 153 cities: Iranian Red Crescent

Middle East Eye · 5 hours ago Protests

At least 787 killed as US-Israel strikes hit 153 cities: Iranian Red Crescent Iran’s Red Crescent says the death toll from US and Israeli attacks has climbed sharply, with hundreds killed across the country since strikes began at the weekend. The humanitarian body said on Tuesday that at least 787 people have died nationwide. The organisation said the bombardment has struck 153 cities and more than 500 sites across Iran.
At least 787 killed in US-Israeli attacks: Report

Middle East Eye · 5 hours ago Protests

At least 787 killed in US-Israeli attacks: Report The death toll from US-Israeli strikes on Iran has risen to 787, the Iranian Red Crescent said on Tuesday, as the Israeli-US war on Iran enters its fourth day.
US-Israeli strikes can raze buildings, but they cannot extinguish Iranian identity

Middle East Eye · 6 hours ago Protests

US-Israeli strikes can raze buildings, but they cannot extinguish Iranian identity The new round of  coordinated  military attacks by the  United States  and  Israel  against  Iran  marks a dramatic escalation in an already volatile confrontation.   The strikes, capping months of tensions since a previous wave of attacks in 2025, have pushed the region into one of its most dangerous moments in decades.   At a time when diplomatic channels had reportedly shown signs of progress, the renewed use of force has raised urgent questions about legality, legitimacy and the long-term consequences for regional and international security.
China backs Iran nuclear rights, urges talks

Middle East Eye · 7 hours ago Protests

China backs Iran nuclear rights, urges talks China has reiterated its support for Iran’s “legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy” while calling for an end to US war and a return to negotiations. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning criticised Washington’s strikes, which came as talks were still under way. “US strikes on Iran ‘during ongoing negotiations ...