📰 MIDDLE EAST CRISIS UPDATE — 16:01 CET

Day 4 — Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 15 sources consulted

🔥 Key Developments:

• AL JAZEERA INVESTIGATION: Iran girls’ school targeting likely “deliberate” — the investigation concludes the Minab raid that killed 165 girls and teachers was not an error: evidence points to intentional targeting. Israel and the US continue to deny. If confirmed, this is a war crime. 🔗 Al Jazeera (EN)

• TRUMP: “US stockpiles mean we can fight wars FOREVER” — explosive statement: Trump claims American arsenals are large enough to sustain a prolonged conflict indefinitely. Dismisses all concerns about the war’s duration. 🔗 Guardian (EN)

• UK OBR: Iran conflict could have “very significant” impact on UK economy — the Office for Budget Responsibility warns in its spring forecast: the energy crisis from the Iran war will have severe effects on UK growth and prices. 🔗 Guardian (EN)

• “Russian oil will be sought”: Moscow’s gains from the war in Iran — Al Jazeera analysis: with the Gulf in flames and maritime insurance withdrawn, Russia becomes the default alternative energy supplier. Moscow collects without firing a shot. 🔗 Al Jazeera (EN)

• Airlines in Middle East rule out services resuming before Thursday — no route restoration until at least March 5. Millions of passengers stranded. UK begins charter evacuation flights from Oman for British citizens. 🔗 Guardian (EN)

🔍 Narrative Divergences:

• 🔬 Al Jazeera (investigation): Minab raid deliberate — Israel/US are lying. ↔️ 🇮🇱🇺🇸 Israel/US: no involvement — possible faulty Iranian missile.

• ♾️ Trump (Guardian): “Endless war” as US strategic advantage — unlimited arsenals. ↔️ 🌍 Global South/Europe: “eternal war” is a threat to global stability, not a boast.