Iran-Israel conflict March 1 highlights: Iran media reports Israeli strikes hit hospital in Tehran; U.S. says headquarters of Iran's Revolutionary Guards destroyed

#### Key Updates

• Iran Guards say they have 'struck' U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

• Israeli military says sirens sound in north after projectiles launched from Lebanon

• U.K.'s Starmer says U.S. can use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran missiles

• Police station near Tehran hit by strikes, people trapped under rubble: local media

• U.S. military says three of its troops killed in first Iran operation casualties

• UAE withdraws ambassador from Iran, closes embassy over attacks: statement

• Three U.S. Military members killed in Iran operation: Pentagon

• Iran strikes U.S. bases: Complete list of bases under attack

#### France, Germany, U.K. ready to take 'defensive action' against Iran

France, Germany and the U.K. said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) they were ready to defend their interests and those of its allies in the Gulf if necessary by taking “defensive action” against Iran.

“We will take steps to defend our interests and those of our allies in the region, potentially through enabling necessary and proportionate defensive action to destroy Iran’s capability to fire missiles and drones at their source,” it added.

“We have agreed to work together with the U.S. and allies in the region on this matter.”- AFP

#### Iran media outlets report strikes hit hospital in Tehran

Iranian news agency ISNA reported that Gandhi hospital in northern Tehran was targeted on Sunday (March 1, 2026) by strikes, on the second day of a U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran.

“Tehran’s Gandhi hospital was attacked by Zionist-American air strikes,” ISNA reported, while the Fars and Mizan agencies published a video, presented as being from inside the facility, showing debris on the floor among wheelchairs. - AFP

#### Iran Guards say they have 'struck' U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said that they had attacked the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf.

“The US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln was struck by four ballistic missiles,” the Guards said in a statement carried by local media, warning that the “the land and sea will increasingly become the graveyard of the terrorist aggressors”.

#### Indian Missions in West Asian countries are in touch with Indian nationals and have issued appropriate advisories: Ministry of External Affairs

Emergency numbers for the region shared by the various missions of India are: +972-54-7520711/+972-54-2428378 (Israel), +966-11-4884697 (Saudi Arabia), +989128109115/+989128109109 (Iran), +96565501946 (Kuwait), +974-55647502 (Qatar), +973-39418071 (Bahrain), +968-98282270 (Oman), +963-993385973 (Syria), +964-771-651—1185 (Iraq).

• March 02, 2026 05:58 Israel says carrying out 'large-scale strikes' on TehranThe Israeli military said it launched “large-scale strikes” on Tehran on Monday (March 2, 2026), two days since the start of a U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran.“The Israeli Air Force... has begun an additional wave of strikes against the Iranian terror regime at the heart of Tehran,” the military said in a statement. - AFP

The Israeli military said it launched “large-scale strikes” on Tehran on Monday (March 2, 2026), two days since the start of a U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran.

“The Israeli Air Force... has begun an additional wave of strikes against the Iranian terror regime at the heart of Tehran,” the military said in a statement. - AFP

• March 02, 2026 05:00 Israeli military says sirens sound in north after projectiles launched from LebanonIsrael’s military said on Monday (March 2, 2026) that sirens sounded in the north following projectiles launched from Lebanon.“Sirens sounded in several areas in northern Israel following projectiles launched from Lebanon. The details are under review,” the Israeli military posted on Telegram. - AFP

Israel’s military said on Monday (March 2, 2026) that sirens sounded in the north following projectiles launched from Lebanon.

“Sirens sounded in several areas in northern Israel following projectiles launched from Lebanon. The details are under review,” the Israeli military posted on Telegram. - AFP

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• March 02, 2026 03:51 Gulf states reserve right to respond to Iranian 'agression' in meetingGulf states vowed to defend themselves against Iranian attacks, including by “responding to the aggression” if need be, after the Gulf Cooperation Council convened via video-link on Sunday (March 1, 2026) to formulate a unified response.The Foreign Ministers of the six GCC states -- the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait, all of which have experienced Iranian strikes -- “reviewed the extensive damage resulting from the treacherous Iranian attacks” and discussed steps for restoring stability in the region.Gulf countries “will take all necessary measures to defend their security and stability and to protect their territories, citizens, and residents, including the option of responding to the aggression”, a statement released after the meeting said.- AFP

Gulf states vowed to defend themselves against Iranian attacks, including by “responding to the aggression” if need be, after the Gulf Cooperation Council convened via video-link on Sunday (March 1, 2026) to formulate a unified response.

The Foreign Ministers of the six GCC states -- the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait, all of which have experienced Iranian strikes -- “reviewed the extensive damage resulting from the treacherous Iranian attacks” and discussed steps for restoring stability in the region.

Gulf countries “will take all necessary measures to defend their security and stability and to protect their territories, citizens, and residents, including the option of responding to the aggression”, a statement released after the meeting said.- AFP

• March 02, 2026 03:00 U.K.'s Starmer says U.S. can use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran missilesBritish Prime Minister Keir ‌Starmer said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that ⁠his country has accepted a U.S. ‌request to use British ‌bases for ‌defensive ⁠strikes ⁠against Iranian missiles in storage depots or launchers.“The ‌United States has requested permission to use ‌British bases for that specific and limited ⁠defensive purpose. We have taken ‌the decision to accept this request to prevent Iran ‌firing missiles across the region,” Mr. Starmer said in ⁠a video ⁠message on X. - Reuters.

British Prime Minister Keir ‌Starmer said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that ⁠his country has accepted a U.S. ‌request to use British ‌bases for ‌defensive ⁠strikes ⁠against Iranian missiles in storage depots or launchers.

“The ‌United States has requested permission to use ‌British bases for that specific and limited ⁠defensive purpose. We have taken ‌the decision to accept this request to prevent Iran ‌firing missiles across the region,” Mr. Starmer said in ⁠a video ⁠message on X. - Reuters.

• March 02, 2026 02:43 Several injured in Jerusalem after Iran missile barrage: first respondersA series of loud blasts were heard above Jerusalem following sirens on Sunday (March 1, 2026) evening, AFP journalists reported, after the Israeli military said it had detected missiles launched from Iran.“A short while ago, the (Israeli military) identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel,” the army said in a statement.“Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” it added.- AFP

A series of loud blasts were heard above Jerusalem following sirens on Sunday (March 1, 2026) evening, AFP journalists reported, after the Israeli military said it had detected missiles launched from Iran.

“A short while ago, the (Israeli military) identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel,” the army said in a statement.

“Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” it added.- AFP

• March 02, 2026 01:41 PM Modi speaks with Benjamin Netanyahu on the need for end of hostilitiesPM Modi spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu and conveyed to him his concern about safety of civilians.

PM Modi spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu and conveyed to him his concern about safety of civilians.

• March 02, 2026 01:16 U.S. says destroyed headquarters of Iran's Revolutionary GuardsThe U.S. military on Sunday (March 1, 2026) announced it had destroyed the headquarters of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard force on the second day of war to overturn the Iranian government.“America has the most powerful military on earth, and the IRGC no longer has a headquarters,” the U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, said in a statement.“The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) killed more than 1,000 Americans over the past 47 years. Yesterday, a large-scale U.S. strike cut off the head of the snake,” CENTCOM said. - AFP

The U.S. military on Sunday (March 1, 2026) announced it had destroyed the headquarters of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard force on the second day of war to overturn the Iranian government.

“America has the most powerful military on earth, and the IRGC no longer has a headquarters,” the U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, said in a statement.

“The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) killed more than 1,000 Americans over the past 47 years. Yesterday, a large-scale U.S. strike cut off the head of the snake,” CENTCOM said. - AFP

• March 02, 2026 01:08 Police station near Tehran hit by strikes, people trapped under rubble: local mediaIranian media reported that a police station in a city on the outskirts of Tehran was hit by strikes on Sunday (March 1, 2026), killing an unspecified number of people, with others said to be trapped under debris.“Following the enemy attack on the city of Rey, the Rey Police Headquarters building and nearby residential buildings were hit,” the Tasnim news agency reported. “According to initial reports, a number of citizens were martyred and some were trapped under the rubble.” - AFP

Iranian media reported that a police station in a city on the outskirts of Tehran was hit by strikes on Sunday (March 1, 2026), killing an unspecified number of people, with others said to be trapped under debris.

“Following the enemy attack on the city of Rey, the Rey Police Headquarters building and nearby residential buildings were hit,” the Tasnim news agency reported. “According to initial reports, a number of citizens were martyred and some were trapped under the rubble.” - AFP

• March 02, 2026 00:53 U.S. military says three of its troops killed in first Iran operation casualtiesThree U.S. service members have been killed and another five have been seriously wounded, in ‌the first casualties of the unfolding U.S. operations against Iran, the U.S. military said on ⁠Sunday (March 1, 2026). U.S. military says three of its troops killed in first Iran operation casualtiesThree U.S. troops killed and five injured in first Iran operation, marking a significant escalation in military conflict.

Three U.S. service members have been killed and another five have been seriously wounded, in ‌the first casualties of the unfolding U.S. operations against Iran, the U.S. military said on ⁠Sunday (March 1, 2026).

U.S. military says three of its troops killed in first Iran operation casualties

Three U.S. troops killed and five injured in first Iran operation, marking a significant escalation in military conflict.

• March 02, 2026 00:45 Israel army says 'severe blow' dealt to Iran's commmand and control centresThe Israeli military said it had dealt a “severe blow” to Iran’s command and control centres on Sunday (March 1, 2026) after a fresh wave of strikes on military targets in the Islamic republic.The military “struck dozens of the regime’s military command centres, including headquarters belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), intelligence headquarters, IRGC Air Force command centres, and internal security headquarters,” the military said in a statement.“The completed wave of strikes has dealt a severe blow to the terrorist regime’s command-and-control capabilities, eliminating personnel within its most critical headquarters,” the statement added. - AFP

The Israeli military said it had dealt a “severe blow” to Iran’s command and control centres on Sunday (March 1, 2026) after a fresh wave of strikes on military targets in the Islamic republic.

The military “struck dozens of the regime’s military command centres, including headquarters belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), intelligence headquarters, IRGC Air Force command centres, and internal security headquarters,” the military said in a statement.

“The completed wave of strikes has dealt a severe blow to the terrorist regime’s command-and-control capabilities, eliminating personnel within its most critical headquarters,” the statement added. - AFP

• March 02, 2026 00:20 UAE withdraws ambassador from Iran, closes embassy over attacks: statementThe United Arab Emirates was shuttering its embassy in Iran and recalling its ambassador, a statement from the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday (March 1, 2026), following a barrage of Iranian attacks targeting the Emirates.“The UAE announces closure of its embassy in Tehran and withdrawal of its ambassador and all members of its diplomatic mission, and condemns the Iranian missile attacks,” read a statement posted by the Foreign Ministry’s director of strategic communications on X.- AFP

The United Arab Emirates was shuttering its embassy in Iran and recalling its ambassador, a statement from the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday (March 1, 2026), following a barrage of Iranian attacks targeting the Emirates.

“The UAE announces closure of its embassy in Tehran and withdrawal of its ambassador and all members of its diplomatic mission, and condemns the Iranian missile attacks,” read a statement posted by the Foreign Ministry’s director of strategic communications on X.- AFP

• March 02, 2026 00:01 Lebanon's Hezbollah vows to 'confront aggression' of U.S., IsraelLebanese militant group Hezbollah vowed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group’s key backer Iran.“We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression,” Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his movement would not leave “the field of honour and resistance”. - AFP

Lebanese militant group Hezbollah vowed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group’s key backer Iran.

“We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression,” Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his movement would not leave “the field of honour and resistance”. - AFP

• March 01, 2026 23:48 Two more powerful explosions shake TehranTwo further powerful explosions rocked Tehran on Sunday (March 1, 2026), rattling the apartment windows of two AFP journalists living several kilometres apart, on the second day of U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.The explosions, which were of considerable force, came around 9:00 p.m. local time (1730 GMT), the same time that state television said it was being attacked. It was not immediately clear what the target was. - AFP

Two further powerful explosions rocked Tehran on Sunday (March 1, 2026), rattling the apartment windows of two AFP journalists living several kilometres apart, on the second day of U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.

The explosions, which were of considerable force, came around 9:00 p.m. local time (1730 GMT), the same time that state television said it was being attacked. It was not immediately clear what the target was. - AFP

• March 01, 2026 23:42 Protesters, police clash near U.S. embassy in BaghdadIraqi protesters clashed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) evening with security forces near the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, AFP journalists said.Protesters tried to storm Baghdad’s Green Zone, where the U.S. embassy is located, but security forces used tear gas to disperse them. It was their second attempt on Sunday to enter the area.The U.S. embassy had warned earlier that demonstrations near its compound “may turn violent.” - AFP

Iraqi protesters clashed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) evening with security forces near the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, AFP journalists said.

Protesters tried to storm Baghdad’s Green Zone, where the U.S. embassy is located, but security forces used tear gas to disperse them. It was their second attempt on Sunday to enter the area.

The U.S. embassy had warned earlier that demonstrations near its compound “may turn violent.” - AFP

• March 01, 2026 23:38 PM Modi speaks with UAE President; condemns attacks on the UAE PM Modi said in a post in X that, he spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahya. Mr. Modi stated that India stands in solidarity with the UAE.

PM Modi said in a post in X that, he spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahya. Mr. Modi stated that India stands in solidarity with the UAE.

• March 01, 2026 23:30 Iran state TV says it was targeted by strikesIranian state television said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) evening that it had been targeted by strikes after a series of powerful blasts rattled Tehran, though it was not knocked off the air.“The technical team is assessing the damage,” said the broadcaster, which was also targeted during Iran’s 12-war with Israel in June. - AFP

Iranian state television said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) evening that it had been targeted by strikes after a series of powerful blasts rattled Tehran, though it was not knocked off the air.

“The technical team is assessing the damage,” said the broadcaster, which was also targeted during Iran’s 12-war with Israel in June. - AFP

• March 01, 2026 23:29 Just one in four Americans supports U.S. strikes on Iran, Reuters/Ipsos poll findsOnly one in four Americans approves of the U.S. strikes that killed Iran’s leader, while about half — including ⁠one in four Republicans — believe President Donald Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Sunday (March 1, 2026).Some 27% of respondents said they ‌approved of the strikes, while 43% disapproved and 29% were not sure. About nine in 10 respondents said they had heard at ‌least a little about the strikes, which began early on Saturday (February 28, 2026). - Reuters

Only one in four Americans approves of the U.S. strikes that killed Iran’s leader, while about half — including ⁠one in four Republicans — believe President Donald Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Sunday (March 1, 2026).

Some 27% of respondents said they ‌approved of the strikes, while 43% disapproved and 29% were not sure. About nine in 10 respondents said they had heard at ‌least a little about the strikes, which began early on Saturday (February 28, 2026). - Reuters

• March 01, 2026 23:08 Trump says nine Iran navy ships 'destroyed and sunk'President Donald Trump said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that U.S. military strikes had sunk nine Iranian naval vessels and partially destroyed Iran’s navy headquarters.“I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important,” Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social network.“We are going after the rest -- They will soon be floating at the bottom of the sea, also! In a different attack, we largely destroyed their Naval Headquarters. Other than that, their Navy is doing very well!” - AFP

President Donald Trump said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that U.S. military strikes had sunk nine Iranian naval vessels and partially destroyed Iran’s navy headquarters.

“I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important,” Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social network.

“We are going after the rest -- They will soon be floating at the bottom of the sea, also! In a different attack, we largely destroyed their Naval Headquarters. Other than that, their Navy is doing very well!” - AFP

• March 01, 2026 22:55 Powerful blasts heard in TehranA series of powerful blasts were heard on Sunday evening in Tehran, though their origin was not immediately known, according to AFP journalists, as Israel and the United States kept up strikes on Iran for a second day.At least three detonations shook the capital around 8.30 p.m. local time (1700 GMT; 10.30 p.m. IST), rattling the windows of one AFP journalist’s apartment. The ISNA news agency also reported “several” explosions in eastern and northeastern Tehran.- AFP

A series of powerful blasts were heard on Sunday evening in Tehran, though their origin was not immediately known, according to AFP journalists, as Israel and the United States kept up strikes on Iran for a second day.

At least three detonations shook the capital around 8.30 p.m. local time (1700 GMT; 10.30 p.m. IST), rattling the windows of one AFP journalist’s apartment. The ISNA news agency also reported “several” explosions in eastern and northeastern Tehran.

• March 01, 2026 22:40 New explosions heard in Iraq's ErbilNew explosions were heard in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region which hosts U.S. bases.Lound bangs shook the city, which is home to a US consulate and American troops, an AFP journalist said.- AFP

New explosions were heard in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region which hosts U.S. bases.

Lound bangs shook the city, which is home to a US consulate and American troops, an AFP journalist said.

• March 01, 2026 22:38 Iran insists 'no limit' its right to self-defenceIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning not to retaliate against massive U.S.-Israel bombardments, saying there would be “no limit” to the country’s self-defence.“Nobody can tell us that you don’t have any right to defend yourselves. We are defending ourselves whatever it takes, and we see no limit for ourselves to defend our people, to protect our people,” Mr. Araghchi told ABC News.“What the United States is doing is an act of aggression. What we are doing is the act of self-defence. There are huge differences between these two,” he said.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning not to retaliate against massive U.S.-Israel bombardments, saying there would be “no limit” to the country’s self-defence.

“Nobody can tell us that you don’t have any right to defend yourselves. We are defending ourselves whatever it takes, and we see no limit for ourselves to defend our people, to protect our people,” Mr. Araghchi told ABC News.

“What the United States is doing is an act of aggression. What we are doing is the act of self-defence. There are huge differences between these two,” he said.

• March 01, 2026 22:17 Khamenei's death a 'step forward,' says nephewThe death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei offers hope to the country, his nephew, a France-based doctor opposed to the regime, told AFP.“Like most Iranians, I am happy,” Mahmoud Moradkhani, the son of one of Khamenei’s sisters, said by telephone from his home in northern France.“I am very happy about the death of Ali Khamenei. I think it’s a step forward, a hope,” he said.“War and military interventions slow down a bit political process, which is a bit regrettable, but maybe we had to go through this step,” said the 62-year-old.He predicted that the regime was unlikely to survive Khamenei’s killing.“The regime’s internal rivalries are such and it won’t be able to resist them, it’ll have to disappear and give the power to the people.”He added: “I hope that the military interventions will cease and that the people will be able to express themselves in the streets. It is very difficult in this situation to ask the people to take to the streets, to demonstrate, and to overthrow the regime.”- AFP

The death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei offers hope to the country, his nephew, a France-based doctor opposed to the regime, told AFP.

“Like most Iranians, I am happy,” Mahmoud Moradkhani, the son of one of Khamenei’s sisters, said by telephone from his home in northern France.

“I am very happy about the death of Ali Khamenei. I think it’s a step forward, a hope,” he said.

“War and military interventions slow down a bit political process, which is a bit regrettable, but maybe we had to go through this step,” said the 62-year-old.

He predicted that the regime was unlikely to survive Khamenei’s killing.

“The regime’s internal rivalries are such and it won’t be able to resist them, it’ll have to disappear and give the power to the people.”

He added: “I hope that the military interventions will cease and that the people will be able to express themselves in the streets. It is very difficult in this situation to ask the people to take to the streets, to demonstrate, and to overthrow the regime.”

• March 01, 2026 22:14 Congress condemns Ayatollah Khamenei's killingThe Congress has condemned the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expressing its “deepest condolences”.In a statement, the party said, “India’s foreign policy is anchored in a commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue and respect for international law, as mandated in Article 51 of the Constitution of India. These principles-sovereign equality, non- intervention and the promotion of peace are foundational to India’s civilisational values. Given this, the conflict in West Asia is deeply antithetical to our commitment to Vasudhaiva Kutumbaka (”the world is one family”), Mahatma Gandhi’s doctrine of ahimsa (non-violence), Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s policy of non-alignment.”“The targeted use of force to destabilise the leadership and governing structures of a sovereign state whether in Iran or earlier in Venezuela-signals a disturbing revival of regime-change doctrines and coercive unilateralism,” it added.

The Congress has condemned the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expressing its “deepest condolences”.

In a statement, the party said, “India’s foreign policy is anchored in a commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue and respect for international law, as mandated in Article 51 of the Constitution of India. These principles-sovereign equality, non- intervention and the promotion of peace are foundational to India’s civilisational values. Given this, the conflict in West Asia is deeply antithetical to our commitment to Vasudhaiva Kutumbaka (”the world is one family”), Mahatma Gandhi’s doctrine of ahimsa (non-violence), Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s policy of non-alignment.”

“The targeted use of force to destabilise the leadership and governing structures of a sovereign state whether in Iran or earlier in Venezuela-signals a disturbing revival of regime-change doctrines and coercive unilateralism,” it added.

• March 01, 2026 22:11 Israel Army says mobilising nearly 1,00,000 reservists for Iran operationThe Israeli military said it was calling up almost 1,00,000 reservists as part of its ongoing campaign of strikes against arch-foe Iran.“The IDF is preparing to call up around 100,000 reservists and is raising its level of readiness on the various fronts as part of Operation ‘Roaring Lion’,” the military said in a statement, using the name Israel has given to its campaign against Iran which was launched in coordination with the United States yesterday.- AFP

The Israeli military said it was calling up almost 1,00,000 reservists as part of its ongoing campaign of strikes against arch-foe Iran.

“The IDF is preparing to call up around 100,000 reservists and is raising its level of readiness on the various fronts as part of Operation ‘Roaring Lion’,” the military said in a statement, using the name Israel has given to its campaign against Iran which was launched in coordination with the United States yesterday.

• March 01, 2026 21:59 Trump says he 'will be talking' to Iranian leaders: reportU.S. President Donald Trump said he would “be talking” to Iranian leaders but was vague on the timing and noted that much of the country’s leadership was dead.“They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them. They should have done it sooner,” Mr. Trump was quoted as saying by The Atlantic.Asked when talks might take place, Mr. Trump said “I can’t tell you.”- AFP

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “be talking” to Iranian leaders but was vague on the timing and noted that much of the country’s leadership was dead.

“They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them. They should have done it sooner,” Mr. Trump was quoted as saying by The Atlantic.

Asked when talks might take place, Mr. Trump said “I can’t tell you.”

• March 01, 2026 21:48 Iran open to efforts for de-escalation, Oman Foreign Ministry saysIran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas ‌Araqchi, told Omani ⁠counterpart Badr Albusaidi in a ‌phone call that Tehran ‌is ‌open ⁠to ⁠any serious efforts at de-escalation after the ‌Israeli and U.S. attacks over the ‌weekend, according to a statement by the ⁠Oman’s Foreign Ministry .Oman has been acting as a ‌mediator in nuclear talks between the U.S. ⁠and Iran.- Reuters

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas ‌Araqchi, told Omani ⁠counterpart Badr Albusaidi in a ‌phone call that Tehran ‌is ‌open ⁠to ⁠any serious efforts at de-escalation after the ‌Israeli and U.S. attacks over the ‌weekend, according to a statement by the ⁠Oman’s Foreign Ministry .

Oman has been acting as a ‌mediator in nuclear talks between the U.S. ⁠and Iran.

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• March 01, 2026 21:24 Trump says 48 Iranian 'leaders' killed in U.S. attack: Fox NewsU.S. President Donald Trump said that 48 Iranian leaders have been killed so far in the ongoing US-Israeli bombardment of the country.“Nobody can believe the success we’re having, 48 leaders are gone in one shot. And it’s moving along rapidly,” Mr. Trump was quoted as saying in an interview by Fox News.- AFP

U.S. President Donald Trump said that 48 Iranian leaders have been killed so far in the ongoing US-Israeli bombardment of the country.

“Nobody can believe the success we’re having, 48 leaders are gone in one shot. And it’s moving along rapidly,” Mr. Trump was quoted as saying in an interview by Fox News.

• March 01, 2026 21:23 'Painful days', says Netanyahu on deadly Iranian strikesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered his condolences to the families of those killed in Iranian strikes, saying his country was living through “painful days.”“These are painful days. Yesterday here in Tel Aviv, and now in Beit Shemesh, we lost dear people. My heart goes out to the families, and on behalf of all of you, the citizens of Israel, I send my wishes for a full recovery to the injured,” Netanyahu said in a video statement.- AFP

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered his condolences to the families of those killed in Iranian strikes, saying his country was living through “painful days.”

“These are painful days. Yesterday here in Tel Aviv, and now in Beit Shemesh, we lost dear people. My heart goes out to the families, and on behalf of all of you, the citizens of Israel, I send my wishes for a full recovery to the injured,” Netanyahu said in a video statement.

• March 01, 2026 21:14 U.S. embassy warns of threats to U.S. interests in IraqThe U.S. embassy in Baghdad has warned of threats against U.S. interests in Iraq, and said protests near its compound could become violent.The Embassy said on X that it is “tracking active threats to U.S. interests in Iraq including restaurants, businesses and individuals”.U.S. “citizens should remain alert to their surroundings and avoid large crowds, as demonstrations may turn violent”, it said.AFP

The U.S. embassy in Baghdad has warned of threats against U.S. interests in Iraq, and said protests near its compound could become violent.

The Embassy said on X that it is “tracking active threats to U.S. interests in Iraq including restaurants, businesses and individuals”.

U.S. “citizens should remain alert to their surroundings and avoid large crowds, as demonstrations may turn violent”, it said.

• March 01, 2026 20:55 'Lie': U.S. forces deny USS Lincoln was hitU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) denies Iran’s claims that USS Lincoln was hit by ballistic missiles. “Iran’s IRGC claims to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles. LIE. The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close. The Lincoln continues to launch aircraft in support of CENTCOM’s relentless campaign to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime,” the CENTCOM said in a post on X.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) denies Iran’s claims that USS Lincoln was hit by ballistic missiles.

“Iran’s IRGC claims to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles. LIE. The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close. The Lincoln continues to launch aircraft in support of CENTCOM’s relentless campaign to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime,” the CENTCOM said in a post on X.

• March 01, 2026 20:30 Three U.S. Military members killed in Iran operation: Pentagon Three members of the U.S. military have been “killed in action” and five “seriously wounded” in the operation against Iran, the Pentagon said, without providing further detail.These were the first casualties of any kind among U.S. personnel to be announced since the United States launched massive bombardments against Iran and killed its supreme leader on Saturday.- AFPClick here to read more

Three members of the U.S. military have been “killed in action” and five “seriously wounded” in the operation against Iran, the Pentagon said, without providing further detail.

These were the first casualties of any kind among U.S. personnel to be announced since the United States launched massive bombardments against Iran and killed its supreme leader on Saturday.

• March 01, 2026 20:24 Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz: maritime agencies Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies said, as Iran pressed a second day of attacks in response to US-Israeli air raids.One ship was struck off the coast of Oman, the British maritime security agency UKMTO said in a statement. Another was struck off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, UKMTO and the private maritime security company Vanguard Tech said.- AFP

Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies said, as Iran pressed a second day of attacks in response to US-Israeli air raids.

One ship was struck off the coast of Oman, the British maritime security agency UKMTO said in a statement. Another was struck off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, UKMTO and the private maritime security company Vanguard Tech said.

• March 01, 2026 20:21 UAE says Iran drone attack caused fire at base hosting French forces An Iranian drone attack on an Abu Dhabi naval base hosting French forces caused a fire but no casualties, the UAE’s Defence Ministry said, as Iran struck Gulf countries for a second day.“Specialised teams responded today to an incident resulting from an attack by two Iranian drones on a warehouse at Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi. The attack caused a fire in two containers of general materials, but there were no casualties,” the defence ministry said.The base, also known as Camp de la Paix, is Emirati, but hosts French forces at the UAE’s invitation.- AFP

An Iranian drone attack on an Abu Dhabi naval base hosting French forces caused a fire but no casualties, the UAE’s Defence Ministry said, as Iran struck Gulf countries for a second day.

“Specialised teams responded today to an incident resulting from an attack by two Iranian drones on a warehouse at Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi. The attack caused a fire in two containers of general materials, but there were no casualties,” the defence ministry said.

The base, also known as Camp de la Paix, is Emirati, but hosts French forces at the UAE’s invitation.

• March 01, 2026 20:19 U.S. Military says its has struck Iranian ship

• March 01, 2026 20:07 Saudi intercepts missile attacks on airport, base Saudi Arabia intercepted Iranian missiles targeting Riyadh’s international airport and the Prince Sultan Airbase, which houses U.S. military personnel, a Gulf source briefed on the matter told AFP.“Air defences successfully intercepted Iranian missiles near Riyadh airport and Prince Sultan Airbase on Sunday afternoon,” the source said, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, adding that the interception did not disrupt navigation or cause any human or material losses.An eyewitness near the airport said they “saw and heard the air defence intercept the missile in the sky”. Residents and AFP correspondents earlier reported hearing explosions in eastern Riyadh.- AFP

Saudi Arabia intercepted Iranian missiles targeting Riyadh’s international airport and the Prince Sultan Airbase, which houses U.S. military personnel, a Gulf source briefed on the matter told AFP.

“Air defences successfully intercepted Iranian missiles near Riyadh airport and Prince Sultan Airbase on Sunday afternoon,” the source said, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, adding that the interception did not disrupt navigation or cause any human or material losses.

An eyewitness near the airport said they “saw and heard the air defence intercept the missile in the sky”. Residents and AFP correspondents earlier reported hearing explosions in eastern Riyadh.

• March 01, 2026 19:51 Hundreds of Indians stranded in Dubai, other hub airports after military escalation in West AsiaAs flight operations to and from West Asia remain disrupted after the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran, hundreds of Indians are stranded in Dubai and other key hub airports, with many of them taking to social media to appeal to the Indian government for assistance.Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu, JD(S) MLC from Karnataka S.L. Bhojegowda and his family, Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly along with her son, tourists and student groups are among those held up in Dubai.Click here to read more

As flight operations to and from West Asia remain disrupted after the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran, hundreds of Indians are stranded in Dubai and other key hub airports, with many of them taking to social media to appeal to the Indian government for assistance.

Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu, JD(S) MLC from Karnataka S.L. Bhojegowda and his family, Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly along with her son, tourists and student groups are among those held up in Dubai.

• March 01, 2026 19:27 Death toll from Iran missile attack on Israel rises to 8: first respondersThe death toll from an Iranian missile attack in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh rose to at least eight people, first responders said, making it the deadliest single strike in the country since the war began.The Magen David Adom emergency service said: “In the Beit Shemesh area, MDA EMTs and paramedics have pronounced the deaths of eight”, as well as 28 people injured, with police saying it was a direct hit on a building.- AFP

The death toll from an Iranian missile attack in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh rose to at least eight people, first responders said, making it the deadliest single strike in the country since the war began.

The Magen David Adom emergency service said: “In the Beit Shemesh area, MDA EMTs and paramedics have pronounced the deaths of eight”, as well as 28 people injured, with police saying it was a direct hit on a building.

• March 01, 2026 19:26 Iran President Pezeshkian says post-Khamenei interim leadership council 'started work'Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that an interim leadership council established after the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has begun its work.“The interim leadership council started its work... we will continue with all our strength along the path set by Imam Khomeinei”, the founder of the Islamic republic, Mr. Pezeshkian said in a recorded video statement broadcast on state TV.He added that the Islamic republic’s military “will forcefully crush the enemy’s bases”.- AFP

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that an interim leadership council established after the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has begun its work.

“The interim leadership council started its work... we will continue with all our strength along the path set by Imam Khomeinei”, the founder of the Islamic republic, Mr. Pezeshkian said in a recorded video statement broadcast on state TV.

He added that the Islamic republic’s military “will forcefully crush the enemy’s bases”.

• March 01, 2026 19:22 One dead, over 30 injured in Kuwait since start of Iran strikes: MinistryOne person has been killed and 32 others injured in Kuwait, the Health Ministry said, since the start of Iran’s retaliation campaign against U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed its supreme leader.Health ministry spokesman Abdullah al-Sanad said 32 people, all of them foreigners, had been injured since yesterday, and “one death was reported”.- AFP

One person has been killed and 32 others injured in Kuwait, the Health Ministry said, since the start of Iran’s retaliation campaign against U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed its supreme leader.

Health ministry spokesman Abdullah al-Sanad said 32 people, all of them foreigners, had been injured since yesterday, and “one death was reported”.

• March 01, 2026 19:13 Israel intercepts Iranian missile over Syria: Syrian Ministry source to AFPIsrael intercepted an Iranian missile over Syria today, a Syrian Interior Ministry source told AFP, causing a loud explosion heard across Damascus.“The loud explosion in Damascus was an Israeli interception of an Iranian missile,” the source said, requesting anonymity.AFP journalists in Damascus heard a blast.- AFP

Israel intercepted an Iranian missile over Syria today, a Syrian Interior Ministry source told AFP, causing a loud explosion heard across Damascus.

“The loud explosion in Damascus was an Israeli interception of an Iranian missile,” the source said, requesting anonymity.

AFP journalists in Damascus heard a blast.

• March 01, 2026 19:12 Vessel struck by unknown projectile northwest of UAE's Mina Saqr, maritime security agency reportsA vessel ‌has been struck by an ⁠unknown projectile 17 nautical ‌miles northwest of ‌the ‌United Arab ⁠Emirates’ Mina ⁠Saqr in the emirate of Ras ‌Al Khaimah, the United Kingdom Maritime ‌Trade Operations agency said.The projectile caused fire ‌that has been extinguished and the vessel indents ‌to continue on its voyage, UKMTO ⁠added.- Reuters

A vessel ‌has been struck by an ⁠unknown projectile 17 nautical ‌miles northwest of ‌the ‌United Arab ⁠Emirates’ Mina ⁠Saqr in the emirate of Ras ‌Al Khaimah, the United Kingdom Maritime ‌Trade Operations agency said.

The projectile caused fire ‌that has been extinguished and the vessel indents ‌to continue on its voyage, UKMTO ⁠added.

• •Reuters

• March 01, 2026 18:51 Three dead, 58 injured in UAE since start of Iran strikes: Defence MinistryThree people have been killed and 58 others injured in the UAE since Iran began its retaliatory campaign in the Gulf in response to US and Israeli attacks, authorities said.The UAE has detected 165 ballistic missiles, destroying 152, and intercepted two cruise missiles, its Defence Ministry said. A total of “541 Iranian drones were detected, 506 of which were intercepted and destroyed”, the Ministry added in a statement.The attacks resulted in the deaths of three people of Pakistani, Nepalese and Bangladeshi nationality, it said.Click here to read more

Three people have been killed and 58 others injured in the UAE since Iran began its retaliatory campaign in the Gulf in response to US and Israeli attacks, authorities said.

The UAE has detected 165 ballistic missiles, destroying 152, and intercepted two cruise missiles, its Defence Ministry said. A total of “541 Iranian drones were detected, 506 of which were intercepted and destroyed”, the Ministry added in a statement.

The attacks resulted in the deaths of three people of Pakistani, Nepalese and Bangladeshi nationality, it said.

• March 01, 2026 18:38 At least six people killed after missile strike on Israeli town of Beit ShemeshSix people were ⁠killed ‌after a ‌missile ‌strike ⁠on ⁠the Israeli town ‌of Beit Shemesh, ‌the Israeli ambulance service ⁠said today.The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service said: “In the Beit Shemesh area, MDA EMTs and paramedics have pronounced the deaths of six casualties”, as well as 23 injuries, with police saying it was a direct hit on a building.These fatalities bring the total death toll in Israel from the latest confrontation with arch foe Iran to seven.- Reuters. AFPClick here to read more

Six people were ⁠killed ‌after a ‌missile ‌strike ⁠on ⁠the Israeli town ‌of Beit Shemesh, ‌the Israeli ambulance service ⁠said today.

The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service said: “In the Beit Shemesh area, MDA EMTs and paramedics have pronounced the deaths of six casualties”, as well as 23 injuries, with police saying it was a direct hit on a building.

These fatalities bring the total death toll in Israel from the latest confrontation with arch foe Iran to seven.

• •Reuters. AFP

• March 01, 2026 18:27 As Rubio drives Trump’s war agenda, Vance and MAGA base confusedU.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio represent different worldviews within the Make America Great Again (MAGA) universe, though both present their politics in terms of Christian civilisational nationalism. A fundamental principle of MAGA politics has been an opposition to America’s “endless wars” — the phrase Mr. Trump deployed in three consecutive election campaigns.As Rubio drives Trump’s war agenda, Vance and MAGA base confusedConfusion arises in the MAGA base as Rubio's war agenda contrasts with Vance's anti-interventionist stance.

U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio represent different worldviews within the Make America Great Again (MAGA) universe, though both present their politics in terms of Christian civilisational nationalism. A fundamental principle of MAGA politics has been an opposition to America’s “endless wars” — the phrase Mr. Trump deployed in three consecutive election campaigns.

As Rubio drives Trump’s war agenda, Vance and MAGA base confused

Confusion arises in the MAGA base as Rubio's war agenda contrasts with Vance's anti-interventionist stance.

• March 01, 2026 18:12 Iran Guards say launched new 'large-scale' attack against 'enemy'Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they have launched a new wave of attacks against the “enemy” after Israeli and U.S. strikes which killed the Islamic republic’s supreme leader.“Moments ago, the seventh and eighth waves of Operation Honest Promise 4 against the enemy were launched on a large-scale,” the Guards said in a statement carried by local media, without specifying the targets.- AFP

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they have launched a new wave of attacks against the “enemy” after Israeli and U.S. strikes which killed the Islamic republic’s supreme leader.

“Moments ago, the seventh and eighth waves of Operation Honest Promise 4 against the enemy were launched on a large-scale,” the Guards said in a statement carried by local media, without specifying the targets.

• March 01, 2026 17:42 New explosions heard in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Manama: AFP correspondentsAFP correspondents and residents heard fresh explosions across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Manama today, as Iran pressed on with its retaliatory campaign for a second day.Journalists heard several blasts in Dubai, with Abu Dhabi residents reporting loud bangs. Sirens sounded in Manama, where correspondents also heard an explosion, while in the Qatari capital a journalist heard a blast faintly.- AFP

AFP correspondents and residents heard fresh explosions across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Manama today, as Iran pressed on with its retaliatory campaign for a second day.

Journalists heard several blasts in Dubai, with Abu Dhabi residents reporting loud bangs. Sirens sounded in Manama, where correspondents also heard an explosion, while in the Qatari capital a journalist heard a blast faintly.

• March 01, 2026 17:13 Oil tanker hit off Oman coast after drones strike Duqm portA Palau-flagged oil tanker was hit off Oman’s Musandam ‌peninsula today, injuring four people, the country’s maritime security centre said, ⁠following drone strikes on the Gulf country’s commercial port of Duqm. The incidents mark the first ‌time targets in or near Oman have been hit following a ‌wave of retaliatory strikes by ‌Tehran ⁠on Gulf states after joint U.S.-Israeli ⁠attacks on Iran that have plunged the region into a new war.The 20-person crew of the Skylight tanker was ‌evacuated after the attack, which occurred about 5 nautical miles north of Musandam’s Khasab Port, the Oman Maritime Security Centre ‌said in a post on X. The centre did not specify what hit the tanker.Initial information indicated ⁠injuries of varying severity to four of the crew, composed of 15 Indian ‌and five Iranian citizens, it added.Oman’s Musandam peninsula shares control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, a vital strategic chokepoint through which roughly a fifth of global oil consumption flows.Earlier today, ‌Oman’s state news agency reported that the Duqm commercial port was hit by two drones, injuring one expatriate worker.Debris from ⁠another drone fell in an area near ⁠fuel tanks at Duqm, but there were no casualties or material ‌losses recorded from that incident, the agency added.- ReutersClick here to read more

A Palau-flagged oil tanker was hit off Oman’s Musandam ‌peninsula today, injuring four people, the country’s maritime security centre said, ⁠following drone strikes on the Gulf country’s commercial port of Duqm.

The incidents mark the first ‌time targets in or near Oman have been hit following a ‌wave of retaliatory strikes by ‌Tehran ⁠on Gulf states after joint U.S.-Israeli ⁠attacks on Iran that have plunged the region into a new war.

The 20-person crew of the Skylight tanker was ‌evacuated after the attack, which occurred about 5 nautical miles north of Musandam’s Khasab Port, the Oman Maritime Security Centre ‌said in a post on X. The centre did not specify what hit the tanker.

Initial information indicated ⁠injuries of varying severity to four of the crew, composed of 15 Indian ‌and five Iranian citizens, it added.

Oman’s Musandam peninsula shares control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, a vital strategic chokepoint through which roughly a fifth of global oil consumption flows.

Earlier today, ‌Oman’s state news agency reported that the Duqm commercial port was hit by two drones, injuring one expatriate worker.

Debris from ⁠another drone fell in an area near ⁠fuel tanks at Duqm, but there were no casualties or material ‌losses recorded from that incident, the agency added.

• •Reuters

• March 01, 2026 16:40 Israel military says ‘not aware’ of U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran schoolIsrael’s military said Sunday (March 1, 2026) that it was “not aware” of any U.S. or Israeli strike on a school in Iran that Iranian authorities say was hit the previous day, killing over 100 people.“At this point not aware of an Israeli or an American strike there... We’re operating in an extremely accurate manner,” military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told reporters at a briefing in response to questions about the strike.Iran’s Red Crescent said Sunday (March 1, 2026) that 108 people died in a strike on Minab School in Iran’s south.- AFP

Israel’s military said Sunday (March 1, 2026) that it was “not aware” of any U.S. or Israeli strike on a school in Iran that Iranian authorities say was hit the previous day, killing over 100 people.

“At this point not aware of an Israeli or an American strike there... We’re operating in an extremely accurate manner,” military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told reporters at a briefing in response to questions about the strike.

Iran’s Red Crescent said Sunday (March 1, 2026) that 108 people died in a strike on Minab School in Iran’s south.

• March 01, 2026 16:36 China says ‘strongly condemns’ Khamenei killingChina said Sunday (March 1, 2026) it “strongly condemns” the United States and Israel’s killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling again for a halt of military actions.The killing was “a serious violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security, a trampling on the aims and principles of the U.N. Charter and the basic norms of international relations”, Beijing’s foreign ministry statement said in a statement.“China firmly opposes and strongly condemns this,” it added, calling for “immediate halting of military operations”.- AFP

China said Sunday (March 1, 2026) it “strongly condemns” the United States and Israel’s killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling again for a halt of military actions.

The killing was “a serious violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security, a trampling on the aims and principles of the U.N. Charter and the basic norms of international relations”, Beijing’s foreign ministry statement said in a statement.

“China firmly opposes and strongly condemns this,” it added, calling for “immediate halting of military operations”.

• March 01, 2026 16:32 Israel military says it has destroyed half of Iran’s missile stockpilesThe Israeli military on Sunday (March 1, 2026) said it had destroyed roughly half of Iran’s missile stockpiles in the previous war in June 2025, adding the Islamic republic had been producing dozens of surface-to-surface missiles each month.“During the operation (in June 2025), we destroyed approximately half of the Iranian regime’s missile stockpiles and prevented the production of at least 1,500 additional missiles,” military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said in a televised statement.“The regime had recently been producing dozens of surface-to-surface missiles per month and intended to increase production to hundreds per month,” he added.- AFP

The Israeli military on Sunday (March 1, 2026) said it had destroyed roughly half of Iran’s missile stockpiles in the previous war in June 2025, adding the Islamic republic had been producing dozens of surface-to-surface missiles each month.

“During the operation (in June 2025), we destroyed approximately half of the Iranian regime’s missile stockpiles and prevented the production of at least 1,500 additional missiles,” military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said in a televised statement.

“The regime had recently been producing dozens of surface-to-surface missiles per month and intended to increase production to hundreds per month,” he added.

• March 01, 2026 16:31 Khamenei’s killing ‘defining moment’ in Iran’s history: EU’s KallasEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Sunday (March 1, 2026) that the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli strikes was a defining moment in the country’s history.“The death of Ali Khamenei is a defining moment in Iran’s history. What comes next is uncertain. But there is now an open path to a different Iran, one that its people may have greater freedom to shape,” Ms. Kallas wrote on X.“I’m in contact with partners, including those in the region that bear the brunt of Iran’s military actions, to find practical steps for de-escalation,” she added.- AFP

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Sunday (March 1, 2026) that the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli strikes was a defining moment in the country’s history.

“The death of Ali Khamenei is a defining moment in Iran’s history. What comes next is uncertain. But there is now an open path to a different Iran, one that its people may have greater freedom to shape,” Ms. Kallas wrote on X.

“I’m in contact with partners, including those in the region that bear the brunt of Iran’s military actions, to find practical steps for de-escalation,” she added.

• March 01, 2026 16:28 Israel Army says strike in Iran killed 40 commanders, including Khamenei on February 28 Israel’s military said Sunday (March 1, 2026) that its initial strike on Iran the previous day killed 40 senior commanders along with the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.“The first step of this operation was the opening strike in which we eliminated 40 senior commanders, including Khamenei, in one minute in two different locations over a thousand miles from Israel in broad daylight,” military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told journalists.- AFP

Israel’s military said Sunday (March 1, 2026) that its initial strike on Iran the previous day killed 40 senior commanders along with the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

“The first step of this operation was the opening strike in which we eliminated 40 senior commanders, including Khamenei, in one minute in two different locations over a thousand miles from Israel in broad daylight,” military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told journalists.

• March 01, 2026 16:26 Lebanon’s Hezbollah vows to ‘confront aggression’ of U.S., IsraelLebanese militant group Hezbollah vowed Sunday (March 1, 2026) to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group’s key backer, Iran.“We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression,” Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his movement would not leave “the field of honour and resistance”.The Lebanese group has so far not taken action since the U.S. and Israel began striking Iran.- AFP

Lebanese militant group Hezbollah vowed Sunday (March 1, 2026) to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group’s key backer, Iran.

“We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression,” Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his movement would not leave “the field of honour and resistance”.

The Lebanese group has so far not taken action since the U.S. and Israel began striking Iran.

• March 01, 2026 16:23 North Korea says Israeli attacks and U.S. military operation against Iran are ‘illegal aggression’North ‌Korea’s foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement that ⁠Israel’s attacks on Iran and the U.S. military operation were “illegal aggression” ‌and a violation of national sovereignty, state ‌media Korean Central News Agency ‌reported ⁠on Sunday (March 1, 2026).The U.S. ⁠military operation against Iran was “within the range of expectations,” the spokesperson said, calling it ‌an inevitable outcome given the “hegemonic and gangster-like” nature of the United States.The “war of aggression” ‌by the United States and Israel is unacceptable under any circumstances, the ⁠statement said.- Reuters

North ‌Korea’s foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement that ⁠Israel’s attacks on Iran and the U.S. military operation were “illegal aggression” ‌and a violation of national sovereignty, state ‌media Korean Central News Agency ‌reported ⁠on Sunday (March 1, 2026).

The U.S. ⁠military operation against Iran was “within the range of expectations,” the spokesperson said, calling it ‌an inevitable outcome given the “hegemonic and gangster-like” nature of the United States.

The “war of aggression” ‌by the United States and Israel is unacceptable under any circumstances, the ⁠statement said.

- Reuters

• March 01, 2026 16:21 Britain says it is for U.S. to set out legal basis for Iran strikes Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey on Sunday (March 1, 2026) declined to explicitly back strikes by ‌the United States and Israel on Iran, saying it ⁠was for the U.S. to “set out the legal basis of the action ‌it took”.Mr. Healey told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg that Britain played no part in the strikes, but ‌it did share the aim of the United States and other allies in the region ‌that Iran should never have a nuclear weapon.Asked if he believed the strikes were ⁠within international law, Mr. Healey said: “It is for the U.S. to set ‌out the legal basis of the action that it took.”- Reuters

Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey on Sunday (March 1, 2026) declined to explicitly back strikes by ‌the United States and Israel on Iran, saying it ⁠was for the U.S. to “set out the legal basis of the action ‌it took”.

Mr. Healey told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg that Britain played no part in the strikes, but ‌it did share the aim of the United States and other allies in the region ‌that Iran should never have a nuclear weapon.

Asked if he believed the strikes were ⁠within international law, Mr. Healey said: “It is for the U.S. to set ‌out the legal basis of the action that it took.”

- Reuters

• March 01, 2026 16:18 Anger in Iraq after Khamenei's death Furious Iraqi protesters tried on Sunday (March 1, 2026) to storm a fortified zone housing the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, as the threat of military escalation loomed over the country.Baghdad, a key ally of Iran, has announced a three-day mourning period for the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, and Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani urged Iranians to remain united against the “aggressors”.In Baghdad, hundreds of protesters, many masked and dressed in black, gathered early Sunday, hoping to storm Baghdad’s Green Zone to get to the U.S. embassy.- AFP

Furious Iraqi protesters tried on Sunday (March 1, 2026) to storm a fortified zone housing the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, as the threat of military escalation loomed over the country.

Baghdad, a key ally of Iran, has announced a three-day mourning period for the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, and Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani urged Iranians to remain united against the “aggressors”.

In Baghdad, hundreds of protesters, many masked and dressed in black, gathered early Sunday, hoping to storm Baghdad’s Green Zone to get to the U.S. embassy.

• March 01, 2026 16:09 Putin calls Khamenei killing ‘cynical violation’ of ‘morality and international law’Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (March 1, 2026) slammed the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S. and Israeli strikes as a “cynical violation” of morality and law.In a letter to his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian published by the Kremlin, Mr. Putin expressed “deepest condolences for the assassination of” Khamenei, saying the killing was “carried out in a cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law”.- AFP

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (March 1, 2026) slammed the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S. and Israeli strikes as a “cynical violation” of morality and law.

In a letter to his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian published by the Kremlin, Mr. Putin expressed “deepest condolences for the assassination of” Khamenei, saying the killing was “carried out in a cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law”.

• March 01, 2026 15:51 Alireza Arafi appointed to Iran's Leadership Council, ISNA reportsAlireza Arafi ‌was appointed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) as ⁠the jurist member of ‌Iran’s Leadership Council, ‌a body ‌tasked ⁠with fulfilling ⁠the supreme leader’s role until the Assembly ‌of Experts elects a new ‌leader, ISNA news agency reported.A cleric ⁠member of the Guardian ‌Council, Mr. Arafi will be part of the temporary ‌Leadership Council alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian and ⁠Chief Justice ⁠Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei.- Reuters

Alireza Arafi ‌was appointed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) as ⁠the jurist member of ‌Iran’s Leadership Council, ‌a body ‌tasked ⁠with fulfilling ⁠the supreme leader’s role until the Assembly ‌of Experts elects a new ‌leader, ISNA news agency reported.

A cleric ⁠member of the Guardian ‌Council, Mr. Arafi will be part of the temporary ‌Leadership Council alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian and ⁠Chief Justice ⁠Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei.

- Reuters

• March 01, 2026 15:45 Iran’s Khamenei killed in ‘precise, large-scale’ Israeli operation: IDFIranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was targeted in a “precise, large-scale operation” and the elimination of the leader of the “terror axis” has brought to an end a “decades-long chapter”, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday (March 1, 2026).On Sunday (March 1, 2026), the Israeli Army said in a statement, “Ali Khamenei was targeted in a precise, large-scale operation carried out by the Israeli Air Force, guided by accurate IDF intelligence, while he was in his central leadership compound in the heart of Tehran, where he was together with additional senior officials.” Mr. Khamenei, who served as the Supreme Leader of the Islamic republic since 1989, “was directly responsible for the violent repression of Iranian citizens for many years,” it said.“Khamenei was the architect of the plan to destroy the State of Israel and was known as the ‘head of the Iranian octopus,’ extending its arms throughout the Middle East and to the borders of the State of Israel,” the IDF stated.- PTI

Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was targeted in a “precise, large-scale operation” and the elimination of the leader of the “terror axis” has brought to an end a “decades-long chapter”, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday (March 1, 2026).

On Sunday (March 1, 2026), the Israeli Army said in a statement, “Ali Khamenei was targeted in a precise, large-scale operation carried out by the Israeli Air Force, guided by accurate IDF intelligence, while he was in his central leadership compound in the heart of Tehran, where he was together with additional senior officials.” Mr. Khamenei, who served as the Supreme Leader of the Islamic republic since 1989, “was directly responsible for the violent repression of Iranian citizens for many years,” it said.

“Khamenei was the architect of the plan to destroy the State of Israel and was known as the ‘head of the Iranian octopus,’ extending its arms throughout the Middle East and to the borders of the State of Israel,” the IDF stated.

• March 01, 2026 15:40 CIA intel guided strikes that killed Iran supreme leader: New York TimesThe Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) intelligence indicating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would attend a meeting of top Iranian officials helped guide strikes in a U.S. and Israeli attack that killed Iran’s supreme leader, the New York Times reported Sunday (March 1, 2026).The American intelligence agency had been tracking Mr. Khamenei for months, the Times reported, citing people familiar with the operation, and learnt that a meeting of top Iranian officials was set for Saturday morning at a leadership compound in the heart of Tehran.- AFP

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) intelligence indicating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would attend a meeting of top Iranian officials helped guide strikes in a U.S. and Israeli attack that killed Iran’s supreme leader, the New York Times reported Sunday (March 1, 2026).

The American intelligence agency had been tracking Mr. Khamenei for months, the Times reported, citing people familiar with the operation, and learnt that a meeting of top Iranian officials was set for Saturday morning at a leadership compound in the heart of Tehran.

• March 01, 2026 15:10 Iran security chief vows strikes against U.S., Israel ‘never experienced before’Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani vowed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) to hit the U.S. and Israel with a force never seen before following their strikes on the Islamic republic, which killed the country’s supreme leader.“Yesterday Iran fired missiles at the United States and Israel, and they did hurt. Today we Will hit them with a force that they have never experienced before,” said Mr. Larijani wrote a post on X with all capital letters.- AFP

Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani vowed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) to hit the U.S. and Israel with a force never seen before following their strikes on the Islamic republic, which killed the country’s supreme leader.

“Yesterday Iran fired missiles at the United States and Israel, and they did hurt. Today we Will hit them with a force that they have never experienced before,” said Mr. Larijani wrote a post on X with all capital letters.

• March 01, 2026 14:54 Iran President says Khamenei killing ‘declaration of war against Muslims’Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday (March 1, 2026) that the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S. and Israeli strikes was a “declaration of war against Muslims”.“The assassination of the highest political authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran and a prominent leader of Shiism worldwide... is perceived as an open declaration of war against Muslims, and particularly against Shiites, everywhere in the world,” Mr. Pezeshkian said in a statement carried by state TV.- AFP

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday (March 1, 2026) that the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S. and Israeli strikes was a “declaration of war against Muslims”.

“The assassination of the highest political authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran and a prominent leader of Shiism worldwide... is perceived as an open declaration of war against Muslims, and particularly against Shiites, everywhere in the world,” Mr. Pezeshkian said in a statement carried by state TV.

• March 01, 2026 14:52 Iran President says avenging Khamenei’s killing ‘legitimate duty and right’Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday (March 1, 2026) that avenging the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli strikes was “a right and obligation of the Islamic republic”.“The Islamic Republic of Iran considers it its legitimate duty and right to avenge the perpetrators and masterminds of this historic crime,” said Mr. Pezeshkian in a statement carried by state TV.Read the full story belowIran vows revenge for killing of supreme leader Khamenei; President says new leadership council ‘has begun work’Iran's President declares avenging Khamenei's killing a legitimate duty, viewing it as a declaration of war against Muslims.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday (March 1, 2026) that avenging the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli strikes was “a right and obligation of the Islamic republic”.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran considers it its legitimate duty and right to avenge the perpetrators and masterminds of this historic crime,” said Mr. Pezeshkian in a statement carried by state TV.

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Iran's President declares avenging Khamenei's killing a legitimate duty, viewing it as a declaration of war against Muslims.

• March 01, 2026 14:49 U.K. says ‘few people will mourn’ Iran’s KhameneiU.K. Defence Secretary John Healey said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that “few people will mourn” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the British Government’s first public response to the Iranian supreme leader’s death in U.S.-Israeli strikes.“Iran and the regime he’s led for so long, it’s a source of evil, murdering its own citizens and sponsoring and exporting terror, including to countries like Britain,” Mr. Healey told Sky News in an interview.He added that “the concern now, of course, is this regime is lashing out... in an increasingly indiscriminate and widespread way, and people will be really concerned that it’s not just military targets”.- AFP

U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that “few people will mourn” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the British Government’s first public response to the Iranian supreme leader’s death in U.S.-Israeli strikes.

“Iran and the regime he’s led for so long, it’s a source of evil, murdering its own citizens and sponsoring and exporting terror, including to countries like Britain,” Mr. Healey told Sky News in an interview.

He added that “the concern now, of course, is this regime is lashing out... in an increasingly indiscriminate and widespread way, and people will be really concerned that it’s not just military targets”.

• March 01, 2026 14:47 Air France suspends Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh flights on March 1 Air France cancelled its flights scheduled for Sunday (March 1, 2026) to Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh as a result of Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation, the airline said in a statement.Those suspensions came on top of the previously announced cancellation of its flights to Tel Aviv in Israel.“Air France will provide further information on its flight schedule to these destinations for the following days at a later date,” the French flag carrier said in a statement.- AFP

Air France cancelled its flights scheduled for Sunday (March 1, 2026) to Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh as a result of Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation, the airline said in a statement.

Those suspensions came on top of the previously announced cancellation of its flights to Tel Aviv in Israel.

“Air France will provide further information on its flight schedule to these destinations for the following days at a later date,” the French flag carrier said in a statement.

• March 01, 2026 14:45 Targeted assassination of sovereign nation's leadership deserves strong condemnation: Priyanka Gandhi Slamming the killing of Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday (March 1, 2026) said the targeted assassination of the leadership of a sovereign nation by the “so-called leaders of the democratic world” and the killing of multitudes of innocent people is despicable and deserves strong condemnation.The Congress general secretary also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying she hopes that having “genuflected” before Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, the PM makes every effort to bring all Indian citizens in the affected countries back home to safety.- PTI

Slamming the killing of Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday (March 1, 2026) said the targeted assassination of the leadership of a sovereign nation by the “so-called leaders of the democratic world” and the killing of multitudes of innocent people is despicable and deserves strong condemnation.

The Congress general secretary also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying she hopes that having “genuflected” before Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, the PM makes every effort to bring all Indian citizens in the affected countries back home to safety.

• March 01, 2026 14:40 Thailand prepares to evacuate its citizensThailand is readying to evacuate its citizens from the Middle East by military or charter flights, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Sunday (March 1, 2026).The Thai Government has “coordinated with the Royal Thai Air Force to prepare aircraft to evacuate Thai citizens, prioritising those in Iran”, Mr. Anutin told reporters in Bangkok, adding that charter flights were also under consideration.“We have to check the closure of airspace, whether we need to evacuate them to the third country first,” he added. - AP

Thailand is readying to evacuate its citizens from the Middle East by military or charter flights, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Sunday (March 1, 2026).

The Thai Government has “coordinated with the Royal Thai Air Force to prepare aircraft to evacuate Thai citizens, prioritising those in Iran”, Mr. Anutin told reporters in Bangkok, adding that charter flights were also under consideration.

“We have to check the closure of airspace, whether we need to evacuate them to the third country first,” he added.

• March 01, 2026 14:39 Kerala CM writes to PM Modi on ensuring safety of nationals in the Gulf Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring the need to ensure the safety, welfare, and safe passage, if the situation demands, of lakhs of Indians, a significant section of whom are Keralites, working in the Gulf. Mr. Vijayan stressed the need for a plan of action to evacuate Indians in the strife-torn region, if the security situation degraded further. He said the Kerala government had opened helplines for citizens and their relatives working abroad to make enquiries and contact each other. Click here to read the full story

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring the need to ensure the safety, welfare, and safe passage, if the situation demands, of lakhs of Indians, a significant section of whom are Keralites, working in the Gulf.

Mr. Vijayan stressed the need for a plan of action to evacuate Indians in the strife-torn region, if the security situation degraded further. He said the Kerala government had opened helplines for citizens and their relatives working abroad to make enquiries and contact each other.

• March 01, 2026 14:37 Pakistan cancels nearly 184 international flights to West Asia after Iran attack At least 184 international flights of different airlines from Pakistan to West Asia have been cancelled since Saturday owing to the escalating situation after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.A spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Muscat, Sharjah, Riyadh, Jeddah from Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Sialkot, Peshawar, Faisalabad had all been cancelled.“The flights were on the schedules of different airlines,” Hafeez Khan said.International flights in West Asia have all been badly disrupted or suspended after the closure of the Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, which serve as a major hub for connecting flights to Europe, USA, Canada, South America etc.The spokesperson said at least 40 flights were cancelled from Islamabad and another 46 from Lahore.- PTI

At least 184 international flights of different airlines from Pakistan to West Asia have been cancelled since Saturday owing to the escalating situation after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

A spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Muscat, Sharjah, Riyadh, Jeddah from Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Sialkot, Peshawar, Faisalabad had all been cancelled.

“The flights were on the schedules of different airlines,” Hafeez Khan said.

International flights in West Asia have all been badly disrupted or suspended after the closure of the Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, which serve as a major hub for connecting flights to Europe, USA, Canada, South America etc.

The spokesperson said at least 40 flights were cancelled from Islamabad and another 46 from Lahore.

• March 01, 2026 14:35 Hamas mourns Iran’s Khamenei, condemns ‘heinous’ U.S.-Israel attackHamas on Sunday (March 1, 2026) mourned Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after his death in what it described as a “heinous” U.S.-Israeli attack.“We in Hamas mourn the passing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He provided all forms of political, diplomatic and military support to our people, our cause, and our resistance,” the Palestinian militant group said in a statement.“The U.S. and the fascist occupation government bear full responsibility for this blatant aggression and heinous crime against the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as for its serious repercussions on the security and stability of the region,” it added.- AFP

Hamas on Sunday (March 1, 2026) mourned Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after his death in what it described as a “heinous” U.S.-Israeli attack.

“We in Hamas mourn the passing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He provided all forms of political, diplomatic and military support to our people, our cause, and our resistance,” the Palestinian militant group said in a statement.

“The U.S. and the fascist occupation government bear full responsibility for this blatant aggression and heinous crime against the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as for its serious repercussions on the security and stability of the region,” it added.

• March 01, 2026 14:33 Iran police intelligence chief killed in U.S., Israeli strikes: media Iran’s police intelligence chief, Gholamreza Rezaian, was killed during U.S. and Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic, local media reported Sunday (March 1, 2026).“General Gholamreza Rezaian, head of the national police intelligence, was killed following yesterday’s (Saturday) enemy attacks,” Fars news agency reported, alongside other media outlets.- AFP

Iran’s police intelligence chief, Gholamreza Rezaian, was killed during U.S. and Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic, local media reported Sunday (March 1, 2026).

“General Gholamreza Rezaian, head of the national police intelligence, was killed following yesterday’s (Saturday) enemy attacks,” Fars news agency reported, alongside other media outlets.

• March 01, 2026 14:26 Class 10ᵗʰ, 12ᵗʰ board exams for Indian students postponed in the Gulf regionThe Indian Embassy in Bahrain has announced the postponement of Class 10 and 12 board exams for Indian students in the Gulf region.

The Indian Embassy in Bahrain has announced the postponement of Class 10 and 12 board exams for Indian students in the Gulf region.

• March 01, 2026 14:22 Israel Army's Home Front Command says mobilises about 20,000 reservists The Israeli military’s Home Front Command said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) it had mobilised around 20,000 reservists to assist civilians following Iranian missile attacks.“The command has called in approximately 20,000 reservists” who have joined over the past 24 hours the Home Front Command forces across the country, it said on its website.- AFP

The Israeli military’s Home Front Command said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) it had mobilised around 20,000 reservists to assist civilians following Iranian missile attacks.

“The command has called in approximately 20,000 reservists” who have joined over the past 24 hours the Home Front Command forces across the country, it said on its website.

• March 01, 2026 14:17 Senior UAE official tells Iran 'your war is not with your neighbours' A top Emirati official said Sunday (March 1, 2026) Iran’s Gulf attacks had isolated the country, warning Tehran not to target its neighbours, as its retaliatory campaign in the region entered its second day.“The Iranian aggression against the Gulf states was a miscalculation and it isolated Iran at a critical juncture. Your war is not with your neighbours,” said presidential adviser Anwar Gargash.“Return to reason, to your surroundings, and deal with your neighbours rationally and responsibly before the circle of isolation and escalation widens,” he added.- AFP

A top Emirati official said Sunday (March 1, 2026) Iran’s Gulf attacks had isolated the country, warning Tehran not to target its neighbours, as its retaliatory campaign in the region entered its second day.

“The Iranian aggression against the Gulf states was a miscalculation and it isolated Iran at a critical juncture. Your war is not with your neighbours,” said presidential adviser Anwar Gargash.

“Return to reason, to your surroundings, and deal with your neighbours rationally and responsibly before the circle of isolation and escalation widens,” he added.

• March 01, 2026 14:00 Several explosions heard in Tehran Several explosions were heard on Sunday (March 1, 2026) in the Iranian capital, an AFP journalist said, amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.The blasts were heard in northern Tehran and smoke was seen emanating from a building, the journalist said. It was not immediately clear what the target was.- AFP

Several explosions were heard on Sunday (March 1, 2026) in the Iranian capital, an AFP journalist said, amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

The blasts were heard in northern Tehran and smoke was seen emanating from a building, the journalist said. It was not immediately clear what the target was.

• March 01, 2026 13:54 Israel Army says has begun striking targets in 'heart of Tehran' The Israeli military said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that it had begun striking targets deep inside Tehran, a day after a joint U.S.-Israeli attack killed Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.“The IDF is striking targets that belong to the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran,” the military said. “Over the past day, the Israeli Air Force conducted large-scale strikes in order to establish aerial superiority and to pave the path to Tehran.”- AFP

The Israeli military said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that it had begun striking targets deep inside Tehran, a day after a joint U.S.-Israeli attack killed Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

“The IDF is striking targets that belong to the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran,” the military said. “Over the past day, the Israeli Air Force conducted large-scale strikes in order to establish aerial superiority and to pave the path to Tehran.”

• March 01, 2026 13:50 Oman port targeted by drones, one worker injured: state news agencyDrones targeted an Omani port, injuring one worker, official media said on Sunday (March 1, 2026), marking the first attack on the sultanate — which has mediated US-Iran talks — since Tehran began its retaliation campaign in the Gulf.“A security source reported that the commercial port of Duqm was targeted by two drones. One drone struck a mobile workers’ accommodation, injuring one foreign worker, while debris from the other landed near fuel tanks, causing no casualties or material damage,” the Oman News Agency said in a post on X. -- AFP

Drones targeted an Omani port, injuring one worker, official media said on Sunday (March 1, 2026), marking the first attack on the sultanate — which has mediated US-Iran talks — since Tehran began its retaliation campaign in the Gulf.

“A security source reported that the commercial port of Duqm was targeted by two drones. One drone struck a mobile workers’ accommodation, injuring one foreign worker, while debris from the other landed near fuel tanks, causing no casualties or material damage,” the Oman News Agency said in a post on X. -- AFP

• March 01, 2026 13:43 Eight killed in pro-Iran protest at U.S. consulate in PakistanAt least eight people were killed during pro-Iran protests at the United States consulate in the Pakistan megacity of Karachi on Sunday (March 1, 2026), a rescue service spokesman told AFP.“We have moved at least eight dead bodies to Karachi’s civil hospitals, while 20 others were injured in the consulate incident,” said Muhammad Amin, a spokesman for the Edhi Foundation rescue service, adding most had bullet wounds.Hundreds of pro-Iranian protesters had tried to storm the consulate following the US-Israel strikes on Iran. -- AFP

At least eight people were killed during pro-Iran protests at the United States consulate in the Pakistan megacity of Karachi on Sunday (March 1, 2026), a rescue service spokesman told AFP.

“We have moved at least eight dead bodies to Karachi’s civil hospitals, while 20 others were injured in the consulate incident,” said Muhammad Amin, a spokesman for the Edhi Foundation rescue service, adding most had bullet wounds.

Hundreds of pro-Iranian protesters had tried to storm the consulate following the US-Israel strikes on Iran. -- AFP

• March 01, 2026 13:32 Iraq's top Shia cleric mourns Khamenei, urges Iranians to maintain unityIraq’s top Shia Muslim cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, mourned on Sunday (March 1, 2026) Iran’s supreme leader and urged Iranians to remain united.“With deep sorrow, I extend my condolences to the noble Iranian people and all Muslims on the martyrdom” of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose “unique role in leading the Islamic Republic of Iran for many years is evident to all”, said Sistani, himself born in Iran.“The great Iranian people are expected to maintain their unity, to stand firm and thwart the aggressors’ sinister goals,” he added in a statement. -- AFP

Iraq’s top Shia Muslim cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, mourned on Sunday (March 1, 2026) Iran’s supreme leader and urged Iranians to remain united.

“With deep sorrow, I extend my condolences to the noble Iranian people and all Muslims on the martyrdom” of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose “unique role in leading the Islamic Republic of Iran for many years is evident to all”, said Sistani, himself born in Iran.

“The great Iranian people are expected to maintain their unity, to stand firm and thwart the aggressors’ sinister goals,” he added in a statement. -- AFP

• March 01, 2026 13:30 Iran army says targeted U.S. bases in Iraq, GulfIran’s army said it targeted on Sunday (March 1) U.S. bases in Iraq’s Kurdistan region and in the Gulf in response to Israeli and U.S. strikes that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.“A few minutes ago, pilots of the air forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran successfully bombed US bases in the countries of the Persian Gulf and in the Kurdistan region of Iraq over several phases of operations,” Iran’s army said in a statement carried by state TV. -- AFP

Iran’s army said it targeted on Sunday (March 1) U.S. bases in Iraq’s Kurdistan region and in the Gulf in response to Israeli and U.S. strikes that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

“A few minutes ago, pilots of the air forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran successfully bombed US bases in the countries of the Persian Gulf and in the Kurdistan region of Iraq over several phases of operations,” Iran’s army said in a statement carried by state TV. -- AFP

• March 01, 2026 13:29 Iranians take to streets in grief and rage after Khamenei killed

• March 01, 2026 13:18 West Asia airports closed and thousands of travelers stranded after attack on Iran The attack on Iran by the United States and Israel disrupted flights across West Asia and beyond as countries around the region closed their airspace. The closures have stranded tens of thousands of travelers around the world.Hundreds of thousands of travelers were either stranded or diverted to other airports after Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain closed their airspace. There also was no flight activity over the United Arab Emirates, flight tracking website FlightRadar24 said, after the government there announced a “temporary and partial closure” of its airspace.That led to the closure of key hub airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, and the cancellation of more than 1,800 flights by major Middle Eastern airlines. The three major airlines that operate at those airports — Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad — typically have about 90,000 passengers per day crossing through those hubs and even more travelers headed to destinations in the Middle East, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.-AP

The attack on Iran by the United States and Israel disrupted flights across West Asia and beyond as countries around the region closed their airspace. The closures have stranded tens of thousands of travelers around the world.

Hundreds of thousands of travelers were either stranded or diverted to other airports after Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain closed their airspace. There also was no flight activity over the United Arab Emirates, flight tracking website FlightRadar24 said, after the government there announced a “temporary and partial closure” of its airspace.

That led to the closure of key hub airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, and the cancellation of more than 1,800 flights by major Middle Eastern airlines. The three major airlines that operate at those airports — Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad — typically have about 90,000 passengers per day crossing through those hubs and even more travelers headed to destinations in the Middle East, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

• March 01, 2026 13:08 Iranian cultural centre in Ecuador attacked amid West Asia tensionsSeveral people attacked an Iranian cultural centre in Ecuador’s capital Quito, police said, leaving one person injured and the facility damaged amid U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran.In Ecuador’s capital, authorities said a group of people arrived at an Iranian cultural centre in a convoy of vehicles and used sticks, stones and tear gas to break the centre’s windows and assault people inside.One person was reportedly injured in the attack. It was unclear whether anyone had been arrested.“It is an act of aggression,” police said in a statement to the media.-AFP

Several people attacked an Iranian cultural centre in Ecuador’s capital Quito, police said, leaving one person injured and the facility damaged amid U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran.

In Ecuador’s capital, authorities said a group of people arrived at an Iranian cultural centre in a convoy of vehicles and used sticks, stones and tear gas to break the centre’s windows and assault people inside.

One person was reportedly injured in the attack. It was unclear whether anyone had been arrested.

“It is an act of aggression,” police said in a statement to the media.

• March 01, 2026 13:00 U.N. nuclear agency to hold extraordinary meeting on Iran on March 2The United Nations’ nuclear agency will hold an extraordinary meeting on Iran on Monday (March 2, 2026) in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic, aimed in part at Tehran’s atomic programme.In a statement late on Saturday (February 28), the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the meeting was at the request of Russia, a key ally of Tehran.Iran had made the same request in a letter to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi on Saturday (February 28) following the strikes, which led to the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.As a result, the agency will hold a “special session of the IAEA Board of Governors on matters related to military strikes of the United States and Israel against the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran”, the IAEA said in a statement.Read the story hereU.N. nuclear agency to hold extraordinary meeting on Iran on March 2U.N. nuclear agency to convene an extraordinary meeting on Iran's nuclear program following recent U.S.-Israeli strikes.

The United Nations’ nuclear agency will hold an extraordinary meeting on Iran on Monday (March 2, 2026) in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic, aimed in part at Tehran’s atomic programme.

In a statement late on Saturday (February 28), the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the meeting was at the request of Russia, a key ally of Tehran.

Iran had made the same request in a letter to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi on Saturday (February 28) following the strikes, which led to the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

As a result, the agency will hold a “special session of the IAEA Board of Governors on matters related to military strikes of the United States and Israel against the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran”, the IAEA said in a statement.

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U.N. nuclear agency to hold extraordinary meeting on Iran on March 2

U.N. nuclear agency to convene an extraordinary meeting on Iran's nuclear program following recent U.S.-Israeli strikes.

• March 01, 2026 12:56 Hundreds of people storm U.S. Consulate in Karachi, PakistanHundreds of people stormed the U.S. Consulate in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi on Sunday (March 1, 2026), smashing windows after the U.S. and Israeli attacked Iran and killed the country’s supreme leader, police said.Police and paramilitary forces used batons and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd, said Mohammad Jawad, a police official. At least one protester was killed and several others were wounded in clashes between protesters and security forces, he said.The attack on the consulate came hours after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack carried out by Israel and the United States. -AP

Hundreds of people stormed the U.S. Consulate in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi on Sunday (March 1, 2026), smashing windows after the U.S. and Israeli attacked Iran and killed the country’s supreme leader, police said.

Police and paramilitary forces used batons and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd, said Mohammad Jawad, a police official. At least one protester was killed and several others were wounded in clashes between protesters and security forces, he said.

The attack on the consulate came hours after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack carried out by Israel and the United States.

• March 01, 2026 12:46 Iraq announces three days of mourning over Khamenei deathIraq announced on Sunday (March 1, 2026) a three-day mourning period after the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Government spokesman Bassem al-Awadi said in a statement that “with deep sorrow, we extend our condolences to the noble people of Iran and the entire Muslim world” after Mr. Khamenei was killed in “a blatant act of aggression”.He said the government had announced three days of mourning.-AFP

Iraq announced on Sunday (March 1, 2026) a three-day mourning period after the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Government spokesman Bassem al-Awadi said in a statement that “with deep sorrow, we extend our condolences to the noble people of Iran and the entire Muslim world” after Mr. Khamenei was killed in “a blatant act of aggression”.

He said the government had announced three days of mourning.

• March 01, 2026 12:45 Blasts heard over Jerusalem after incoming missiles detectedAir raid sirens sounded and explosions were heard over Jerusalem on Sunday (March 1, 2026) after the Israeli military said it had detected missiles launched from Iran towards Israel.“Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,” the military said.“At this time, the Israeli Air Force is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat.”-AFP

Air raid sirens sounded and explosions were heard over Jerusalem on Sunday (March 1, 2026) after the Israeli military said it had detected missiles launched from Iran towards Israel.

“Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,” the military said.

“At this time, the Israeli Air Force is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat.”

• March 01, 2026 12:40 'Do not remain silent': Iranian Embassy in India issues plea after Khamenei's deathThe Iranian embassy in India on Sunday (March 1, 2026) urged governments around the world to strongly condemn the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and the killing of its Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.In a statement, the mission expressed its “profound sorrow and grief” over Mr. Khamenei’s death.The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed revenge and said it has already carried out retaliatory attacks on American bases in West Asia. “The embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India calls upon independent and freedom-seeking governments around the world to strongly condemn this blatant crime and to refrain from remaining silent in the face of lawlessness and aggression,” the Iranian mission said.-PTI

The Iranian embassy in India on Sunday (March 1, 2026) urged governments around the world to strongly condemn the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and the killing of its Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In a statement, the mission expressed its “profound sorrow and grief” over Mr. Khamenei’s death.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed revenge and said it has already carried out retaliatory attacks on American bases in West Asia.

“The embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India calls upon independent and freedom-seeking governments around the world to strongly condemn this blatant crime and to refrain from remaining silent in the face of lawlessness and aggression,” the Iranian mission said.

• March 01, 2026 12:28 Iran's Chief of Army Staff, Defence Minister killed in airstrike, state TV says Iran’s Chief of Army Staff and Defence Minister were killed in an airstrike targeting a meeting of the country’s defence council, Iranian state television reported on Sunday (March 1, 2026). Gen. Abdol Rahim Mousavi and Defence Minister Gen. Aziz Nasirzadeh were killed at the meeting alongside the head of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and security adviser Ali Shamkhani, whose deaths Iran previously announced on Sunday (March 1) morning. -AP

Iran’s Chief of Army Staff and Defence Minister were killed in an airstrike targeting a meeting of the country’s defence council, Iranian state television reported on Sunday (March 1, 2026).

Gen. Abdol Rahim Mousavi and Defence Minister Gen. Aziz Nasirzadeh were killed at the meeting alongside the head of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and security adviser Ali Shamkhani, whose deaths Iran previously announced on Sunday (March 1) morning.

• March 01, 2026 12:17 Muscat stocks tumble as strikes on Iran upend regional security Oman’s Muscat stock market ‌sank on Sunday (March 1, 2026) as investors ⁠pulled money fearing prolonged regional destabilisation ‌following attacks from Israel ‌and ‌the ⁠U.S. on Iran, ⁠which retaliated with attacks on Israel and ‌nearby U.S. targets in Arab Gulf cities.Iranian ‌leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died in ⁠the attacks, state media reported.Muscat’s stock price index tumbled more ‌than 3% in a broad-based decline, with index ⁠heavyweight OQ Base Industries ⁠retreating 1.7%.-Reuters

Oman’s Muscat stock market ‌sank on Sunday (March 1, 2026) as investors ⁠pulled money fearing prolonged regional destabilisation ‌following attacks from Israel ‌and ‌the ⁠U.S. on Iran, ⁠which retaliated with attacks on Israel and ‌nearby U.S. targets in Arab Gulf cities.

Iranian ‌leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died in ⁠the attacks, state media reported.

Muscat’s stock price index tumbled more ‌than 3% in a broad-based decline, with index ⁠heavyweight OQ Base Industries ⁠retreating 1.7%.

-Reuters

• March 01, 2026 12:09 Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf statesIran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states on Sunday (March 1, 2026) after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten Tehran against further escalation.After the initial strikes, Iran immediately launched missiles and drones toward Israel and U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. The Israeli military said Iran fired dozens of missiles at Israel, with many intercepted. The Magen David Adom rescue service said Saturday(February 28, 2026) night that a woman in the Tel Aviv area died after being wounded in an Iranian missile attackRead the story hereUS-Israel Conflict: Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf states after Ayatollah Khamenei killingIran retaliates with missile strikes on Israel and Gulf states following the U.S.-Israeli killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states on Sunday (March 1, 2026) after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten Tehran against further escalation.

After the initial strikes, Iran immediately launched missiles and drones toward Israel and U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. The Israeli military said Iran fired dozens of missiles at Israel, with many intercepted. The Magen David Adom rescue service said Saturday(February 28, 2026) night that a woman in the Tel Aviv area died after being wounded in an Iranian missile attack

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US-Israel Conflict: Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf states after Ayatollah Khamenei killing

Iran retaliates with missile strikes on Israel and Gulf states following the U.S.-Israeli killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei.

• March 01, 2026 12:03 Iran's security chief warns against division attemptsIran’s security chief Ali Larijani warned on Sunday (March 1, 2026) against attempts to divide Iran following the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S. and Israeli strikes.“Groups seeking to divide Iran should know that we will not tolerate it,” said Mr. Larijani, head of the Supreme National Security Council, in an interview broadcast on state TV, calling on Iranians to unite.-AFP

Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani warned on Sunday (March 1, 2026) against attempts to divide Iran following the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S. and Israeli strikes.

“Groups seeking to divide Iran should know that we will not tolerate it,” said Mr. Larijani, head of the Supreme National Security Council, in an interview broadcast on state TV, calling on Iranians to unite.

• March 01, 2026 11:55 Destabilising development: Farooq Abdullah on Khamenei's assassinationNational Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday (March 1, 2026) expressed “profound anguish” over the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel.“Mr. Abdullah has strongly denounced the act, describing it as a tragic and destabilising development with serious implications for peace and stability in the region,” the ruling National Conference (NC) said in a statement. The former Chief Minister said such incidents deepen uncertainty and grief, and underscored the urgent need for wisdom, restraint and adherence to the principles of justice and international law.Mr. Abdullah appealed for calm and urged the administration to handle the situation with sensitivity and discretion, ensuring that those who wish to mourn are able to do so respectfully, without fear or undue restrictions, while maintaining public order.-PTI

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday (March 1, 2026) expressed “profound anguish” over the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel.

“Mr. Abdullah has strongly denounced the act, describing it as a tragic and destabilising development with serious implications for peace and stability in the region,” the ruling National Conference (NC) said in a statement.

The former Chief Minister said such incidents deepen uncertainty and grief, and underscored the urgent need for wisdom, restraint and adherence to the principles of justice and international law.

Mr. Abdullah appealed for calm and urged the administration to handle the situation with sensitivity and discretion, ensuring that those who wish to mourn are able to do so respectfully, without fear or undue restrictions, while maintaining public order.

• March 01, 2026 11:52 Iran security official says Khamenei transition process to begin todayIran’s security chief Ali Larijani said the transition process following the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin from Sunday (March 1, 2026). “An interim leadership council will soon be formed. The President, the head of the judiciary and a jurist from the Guardian Council will assume responsibility until the election of the next leader,” said Mr. Larijani, the head of Iran’s top security body, the Supreme National Security Council, who was an adviser to Mr. Khamenei.“This council will be established as soon as possible. We are working to form it as early as today,” he said in an interview broadcast by state TV.-AFP

Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani said the transition process following the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin from Sunday (March 1, 2026).

“An interim leadership council will soon be formed. The President, the head of the judiciary and a jurist from the Guardian Council will assume responsibility until the election of the next leader,” said Mr. Larijani, the head of Iran’s top security body, the Supreme National Security Council, who was an adviser to Mr. Khamenei.

“This council will be established as soon as possible. We are working to form it as early as today,” he said in an interview broadcast by state TV.

• March 01, 2026 11:44 India assures visa relief to stranded foreign travellers In view of flight cancellations following the escalating security situation in West Asia, India on Sunday (March 1, 2026) asked foreign nationals in the country to approach relevant authorities for visa extensions.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory for foreign nationals impacted by the travel disruptions.The MEA urged foreign nationals to contact their nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) if they require assistance with visa extensions or need to regularise their stay.-PTI

In view of flight cancellations following the escalating security situation in West Asia, India on Sunday (March 1, 2026) asked foreign nationals in the country to approach relevant authorities for visa extensions.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory for foreign nationals impacted by the travel disruptions.

The MEA urged foreign nationals to contact their nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) if they require assistance with visa extensions or need to regularise their stay.

• March 01, 2026 11:41 Iranian embassy in Delhi lowers flag to half-mast after Khamenei's deathThe Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Sunday (March 1, 2026), in a diplomatic gesture of grief, has lowered its flag to half-mast as a mark of respect and mourning following the official confirmation of the demise of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes.WhatsApp Image 2026-03-01 at 11.36.47 AM.jpegPhoto Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap/ The Hindu

The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Sunday (March 1, 2026), in a diplomatic gesture of grief, has lowered its flag to half-mast as a mark of respect and mourning following the official confirmation of the demise of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes.

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• March 01, 2026 11:31 Protesters try to storm Baghdad zone housing U.S. EmbassyHundreds of Iraqis attempted early on Sunday (March 1, 2026) to storm Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, where the U.S. embassy is located, after the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, a security source told AFP.“Their attempts had been thwarted so far, but they keep trying,” the source said.Videos shared on social media showed protesters throwing stones at security forces, who responded with tear gas. An AFP staffer saw hundreds of people holding flags of a pro-Iran armed group.-AFP

Hundreds of Iraqis attempted early on Sunday (March 1, 2026) to storm Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, where the U.S. embassy is located, after the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, a security source told AFP.

“Their attempts had been thwarted so far, but they keep trying,” the source said.

Videos shared on social media showed protesters throwing stones at security forces, who responded with tear gas. An AFP staffer saw hundreds of people holding flags of a pro-Iran armed group.

• March 01, 2026 11:26 Kazakhstan condemns Iranian strikes against UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, BahrainThe President of Kazakhstan sent personal messages to the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, expressing his sincere support and solidarity as Iran launched fresh strikes. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev strongly condemned all military actions aimed at undermining the sovereignty and security of states that are friendly and brotherly to Kazakhstan, the Press Office of the President of Kazakhstan said in a statement.

The President of Kazakhstan sent personal messages to the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, expressing his sincere support and solidarity as Iran launched fresh strikes.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev strongly condemned all military actions aimed at undermining the sovereignty and security of states that are friendly and brotherly to Kazakhstan, the Press Office of the President of Kazakhstan said in a statement.

• March 01, 2026 11:24 Air India cancels 50 international flights amid West Asia crisisAir India has cancelled 22 more international services for Sunday (March 1, 2026), taking the total number of overseas flight cancellations announced so far to 50 due to the West Asian crisis. The Tata Group-owned airline said close monitoring and careful assessment of the evolving situation in West Asia have necessitated further curtailment of its scheduled operations.Read the story hereAir India cancels 50 international flights amid West Asia crisisAir India cancels 50 international flights due to the West Asia crisis, with airlines facing significant operational disruptions.

Air India has cancelled 22 more international services for Sunday (March 1, 2026), taking the total number of overseas flight cancellations announced so far to 50 due to the West Asian crisis.

The Tata Group-owned airline said close monitoring and careful assessment of the evolving situation in West Asia have necessitated further curtailment of its scheduled operations.

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Air India cancels 50 international flights due to the West Asia crisis, with airlines facing significant operational disruptions.

• March 01, 2026 11:21 Iraqi leaders mourn Iran's KhameneiIraqi leaders, including influential cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, on Sunday (March 1, 2026) mourned the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a massive U.S.-Israeli attack.The Coordination Framework, a ruling alliance of Shiite groups with varying degrees of links to Iran, said “with deep sorrow and profound grief, we mourn the passing of the martyred leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.”His “blood will remain a guiding light for all generations” and “the curse will continue to haunt the murderous Zionists for all time,” the alliance added.-AFP

Iraqi leaders, including influential cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, on Sunday (March 1, 2026) mourned the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a massive U.S.-Israeli attack.

The Coordination Framework, a ruling alliance of Shiite groups with varying degrees of links to Iran, said “with deep sorrow and profound grief, we mourn the passing of the martyred leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.”

His “blood will remain a guiding light for all generations” and “the curse will continue to haunt the murderous Zionists for all time,” the alliance added.

• March 01, 2026 11:19 Japan shippers halt Hormuz operations after U.S., Israel strikes on IranJapanese shipping firms are halting operations around the Strait of Hormuz after ‌U.S. and Israel launched military strikes on Iran.Nippon Yusen ⁠instructed its vessels to halt transit in the area, a ‌spokesperson for the company said.A spokesperson for Mitsui ‌O.S.K. Lines said, “We are refraining ‌from ⁠navigating through the Strait ⁠of Hormuz, and our related vessels have been instructed to remain in safe waters,” adding that ‌the safety of its crew, cargo and vessels is the “top priority”.-Reuters

Japanese shipping firms are halting operations around the Strait of Hormuz after ‌U.S. and Israel launched military strikes on Iran.

Nippon Yusen ⁠instructed its vessels to halt transit in the area, a ‌spokesperson for the company said.

A spokesperson for Mitsui ‌O.S.K. Lines said, “We are refraining ‌from ⁠navigating through the Strait ⁠of Hormuz, and our related vessels have been instructed to remain in safe waters,” adding that ‌the safety of its crew, cargo and vessels is the “top priority”.

-Reuters

• March 01, 2026 11:10 Iran prepared for 'all scenarios' including Khamenei's death: Parliament Speaker Iran has prepared for “all scenarios”, including the way forward, after the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following U.S. and Israeli strikes, its Parliament’s Speaker said on Sunday (March 1, 2026). “We have prepared ourselves for these moments and have considered all scenarios,” Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a video carried on state TV, adding U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have “crossed our red lines” and “will suffer the consequences”.-AFP

Iran has prepared for “all scenarios”, including the way forward, after the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following U.S. and Israeli strikes, its Parliament’s Speaker said on Sunday (March 1, 2026).

“We have prepared ourselves for these moments and have considered all scenarios,” Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a video carried on state TV, adding U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have “crossed our red lines” and “will suffer the consequences”.

• March 01, 2026 11:07 Trump warns Iran of unprecedented force if it retaliatesThe United States will hit ‌Iran “with a force that ⁠has never been seen before,” U.S. ‌President Donald Trump said on ‌Sunday (March 1, 2026), should the West Asian nation retaliate for U.S. strikes.“Iran just stated that ‌they are going to hit very hard today, harder ‌than they have ever been hit ⁠before,” Mr. Trump said in a post ‌on Truth Social.He added, “THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE ‌IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH ⁠A FORCE THAT ⁠HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!” Israel-Iran Conflict: US' Trump threatens Iran with force ‘never been seen before’ if they retaliateTrump warns Iran of unprecedented force if they retaliate against U.S. and Israeli strikes following Khamenei's death.

The United States will hit ‌Iran “with a force that ⁠has never been seen before,” U.S. ‌President Donald Trump said on ‌Sunday (March 1, 2026), should the West Asian nation retaliate for U.S. strikes.

“Iran just stated that ‌they are going to hit very hard today, harder ‌than they have ever been hit ⁠before,” Mr. Trump said in a post ‌on Truth Social.

He added, “THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE ‌IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH ⁠A FORCE THAT ⁠HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!”

Israel-Iran Conflict: US' Trump threatens Iran with force ‘never been seen before’ if they retaliate

Trump warns Iran of unprecedented force if they retaliate against U.S. and Israeli strikes following Khamenei's death.

• March 01, 2026 11:03 Israel Defence Minister says 'justice served' with Khamenei's killingIsrael’s Defence Minister hailed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint strikes with the United States, saying “justice has been served”.“Khamenei was eliminated... along with senior members of the Iranian fortress of terror,” Minister Israel Katz said in a statement shared on social media. “Justice has been served, and the Axis of evil has taken a severe beating.”-AFP

Israel’s Defence Minister hailed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint strikes with the United States, saying “justice has been served”.

“Khamenei was eliminated... along with senior members of the Iranian fortress of terror,” Minister Israel Katz said in a statement shared on social media. “Justice has been served, and the Axis of evil has taken a severe beating.”

• March 01, 2026 11:02 444 flights from India expected to be cancelled: Civil Aviation MinistryDue to airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of West Asia, 410 flights of domestic carriers were cancelled on February 28, and 444 flights are expected to be cancelled on March 1, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said. DGCA is maintaining close coordination with airlines to ensure full compliance with safety and operational regulations, the Ministry added. It advised passengers to check and confirm their flight status before proceeding to the airport.

Due to airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of West Asia, 410 flights of domestic carriers were cancelled on February 28, and 444 flights are expected to be cancelled on March 1, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said.

DGCA is maintaining close coordination with airlines to ensure full compliance with safety and operational regulations, the Ministry added. It advised passengers to check and confirm their flight status before proceeding to the airport.

• March 01, 2026 10:52 Omar appeals for calm amid protests over death of KhameneiJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday (March 1, 2026) appealed for calm amid widespread protests following the killing of Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Protests broke out in several parts of Kashmir on Sunday (March 1) against the killing of Mr. Khamenei in a U.S.-Israel strike, officials said. Hundreds of protestors took to streets at various places in areas with large Shia population, they said.Mr. Abdullah said his government is in close coordination with the Union Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety and well-being of J&K residents, including students, currently in Iran. -PTI

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday (March 1, 2026) appealed for calm amid widespread protests following the killing of Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Protests broke out in several parts of Kashmir on Sunday (March 1) against the killing of Mr. Khamenei in a U.S.-Israel strike, officials said. Hundreds of protestors took to streets at various places in areas with large Shia population, they said.

Mr. Abdullah said his government is in close coordination with the Union Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety and well-being of J&K residents, including students, currently in Iran.

• March 01, 2026 10:43 Thousands mourning Khamenei gather in Tehran squareThousands of mourners gathered on Sunday (March 1, 2026) in the centre of Iran’s capital after the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to AFP journalists.The mourners, dressed mostly in black and some crying, chanted “death to America” and “death to Israel” in Enghelab (Revolution) Square, with many waving Iran’s flags and holding photos of Mr. Khamenei.-AFP

Thousands of mourners gathered on Sunday (March 1, 2026) in the centre of Iran’s capital after the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to AFP journalists.

The mourners, dressed mostly in black and some crying, chanted “death to America” and “death to Israel” in Enghelab (Revolution) Square, with many waving Iran’s flags and holding photos of Mr. Khamenei.

• March 01, 2026 10:41 Passengers stranded at Mumbai airport amid flight cancellations

• March 01, 2026 10:31 More explosions heard in Dubai, Doha, and ManamaFresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha, and Manama on Sunday (March 1, 2026) morning after Iran targeted territories in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes.AFP reporters heard blasts in Dubai, in the UAE, in Doha, Qatar, and in Manama, Bahrain.-AFP

Fresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha, and Manama on Sunday (March 1, 2026) morning after Iran targeted territories in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes.

AFP reporters heard blasts in Dubai, in the UAE, in Doha, Qatar, and in Manama, Bahrain.

• March 01, 2026 10:30 37 flights cancelled at Bengaluru airport as Israel-Iran conflict flares upDue to the ongoing escalation of tension in the West Asia region, 37 flights to and from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) were cancelled on March 1, 2026 (Sunday).Read the story here West Asia conflict: International flight operations hit in Bengaluru and Mangaluru airports; 61 flights cancelledFlights from Bengaluru's KIA disrupted, with 37 cancellations to key West Asia destinations amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions.

Due to the ongoing escalation of tension in the West Asia region, 37 flights to and from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) were cancelled on March 1, 2026 (Sunday).

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West Asia conflict: International flight operations hit in Bengaluru and Mangaluru airports; 61 flights cancelled

Flights from Bengaluru's KIA disrupted, with 37 cancellations to key West Asia destinations amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions.

• March 01, 2026 10:17 Shipping companies tell vessels to steer clear of GulfTwo major shipping groups on Saturday (February 28, 2026) suspended navigation through the Gulf as conflict flared between the United States, Israel and Iran, piling onto a growing maritime slowdown in the region.The announcements came as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards had warned several ships that the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway for oil from the Gulf, was “basically closed”, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported.France’s CMA CGM issued a statement telling its vessels in the Gulf to “take shelter” and also suspended passage through the Suez Canal because of the regional conflict.Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s fifth-largest container shipping company, said it was suspending all transit through the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Gulf to the open seas, “until further notice.”-AFP

Two major shipping groups on Saturday (February 28, 2026) suspended navigation through the Gulf as conflict flared between the United States, Israel and Iran, piling onto a growing maritime slowdown in the region.

The announcements came as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards had warned several ships that the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway for oil from the Gulf, was “basically closed”, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported.

France’s CMA CGM issued a statement telling its vessels in the Gulf to “take shelter” and also suspended passage through the Suez Canal because of the regional conflict.

Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s fifth-largest container shipping company, said it was suspending all transit through the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Gulf to the open seas, “until further notice.”

• March 01, 2026 10:04 Several loud bangs heard over Dubai for second day, witnesses saySeveral loud ‌bangs were heard in the ⁠Dubai area for a ‌second day on ‌Sunday (March 1, 2026), ‌witnesses ⁠said, after Iran ⁠launched retaliatory strikes on the neighbouring ‌Gulf states in response to U.S. ‌and Israeli strikes on the ⁠Islamic Republic.Iran has said it ‌would target U.S. bases in the region. ‌It has hit a range of other ⁠targets.-Reuters

Several loud ‌bangs were heard in the ⁠Dubai area for a ‌second day on ‌Sunday (March 1, 2026), ‌witnesses ⁠said, after Iran ⁠launched retaliatory strikes on the neighbouring ‌Gulf states in response to U.S. ‌and Israeli strikes on the ⁠Islamic Republic.

Iran has said it ‌would target U.S. bases in the region. ‌It has hit a range of other ⁠targets.

-Reuters

• March 01, 2026 10:01 Sirens across central Israel as Army seeks to intercept Iran missilesIsrael’s military said it was responding to Iranian missile fire on Sunday (March 1, 2026), with air raid sirens activated across central Israel and parts of the occupied West Bank.“Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,” a military statement said, adding that the air force was “operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary”.-AFP

Israel’s military said it was responding to Iranian missile fire on Sunday (March 1, 2026), with air raid sirens activated across central Israel and parts of the occupied West Bank.

“Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,” a military statement said, adding that the air force was “operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary”.

• March 01, 2026 09:54 World leaders react cautiously to U.S. and Israeli strikes, death of Iran’s Ali KhameneiHow long will it last? Will it grow? What will the conflict and the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei mean to us, and to global security overall? Those questions echoed across the Middle East and the planet on Saturday (February 28, 2026) as world leaders reacted warily to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.In a statement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on the U.S. and Iran to resume talks and said they favoured a negotiated settlement. They said their countries didn’t take part in the strikes on Iran but are in close contact with the U.S., Israel and partners in the region.Morocco, Jordan, Syria and the United Arab Emirates denounced Iranian strikes targeting U.S. military bases in the region, including in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the Emirates.Read the full story hereWorld leaders react cautiously to U.S. and Israeli strikes, death of Iran’s Ali KhameneiWorld leaders cautiously respond to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran amid fears of escalating conflict following Khamenei's death.

How long will it last? Will it grow? What will the conflict and the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei mean to us, and to global security overall? Those questions echoed across the Middle East and the planet on Saturday (February 28, 2026) as world leaders reacted warily to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

In a statement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on the U.S. and Iran to resume talks and said they favoured a negotiated settlement. They said their countries didn’t take part in the strikes on Iran but are in close contact with the U.S., Israel and partners in the region.

Morocco, Jordan, Syria and the United Arab Emirates denounced Iranian strikes targeting U.S. military bases in the region, including in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the Emirates.

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World leaders react cautiously to U.S. and Israeli strikes, death of Iran’s Ali Khamenei

World leaders cautiously respond to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran amid fears of escalating conflict following Khamenei's death.

• March 01, 2026 09:48 Explosions, smoke near Iraq airport hosting U.S.-led troopsLoud explosions were heard early on Sunday (March 1, 2026) near Erbil airport, which hosts U.S.-led coalition troops in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, an AFP journalist said.An AFP journalist reported seeing thick black smoke rising from the airport area.On Saturday (February 28), U.S.-led coalition forces downed several missiles and explosive-laden drones over Erbil.-AFP

Loud explosions were heard early on Sunday (March 1, 2026) near Erbil airport, which hosts U.S.-led coalition troops in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, an AFP journalist said.

An AFP journalist reported seeing thick black smoke rising from the airport area.

On Saturday (February 28), U.S.-led coalition forces downed several missiles and explosive-laden drones over Erbil.

• March 01, 2026 09:41 Asian Football Confederation postpones West Region Champions League gamesThe Asian Football Confederation has postponed continental club championship playoffs scheduled in West Asia this week in response to the U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran.Soccer’s Asian governing body issued a statement on Sunday (March 1, 2026) saying the AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 games scheduled for Monday (March 2) and Tuesday (March 3) in the West Region will be rescheuled.The AFC Champions League 2 and AFC Challenge League quarterfinals scheduled for Tuesday (March 3) and Wednesday (March 4) in the West zone will also be postponed. No new dates have been set.-AP

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed continental club championship playoffs scheduled in West Asia this week in response to the U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran.

Soccer’s Asian governing body issued a statement on Sunday (March 1, 2026) saying the AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 games scheduled for Monday (March 2) and Tuesday (March 3) in the West Region will be rescheuled.

The AFC Champions League 2 and AFC Challenge League quarterfinals scheduled for Tuesday (March 3) and Wednesday (March 4) in the West zone will also be postponed. No new dates have been set.

• March 01, 2026 09:39 Watch | U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commences Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iranian military sites

• March 01, 2026 09:31 Iran President, 2 officials to lead transition after Khamenei's death: state TV Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two top other officials will lead Iran in the transitional period following the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, state television reported on Sunday (March 1, 2026).Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and another official from the country’s legal council will be part of the trio overseeing the transition, according to state television which cited Mohammad Mokhber, one of Mr. Khamenei’s advisors.-AFP

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two top other officials will lead Iran in the transitional period following the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, state television reported on Sunday (March 1, 2026).

Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and another official from the country’s legal council will be part of the trio overseeing the transition, according to state television which cited Mohammad Mokhber, one of Mr. Khamenei’s advisors.

• March 01, 2026 09:27 Airports, hotel hit in overnight Iranian strikes in UAE, missiles and drones interceptedSeveral waves of Iranian attacks targeting the airport and several other sites across the UAE kept people awake on Saturday (February 28, 2026) night. Dubai’s airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab were among the places hit by what the UAE officials described as drone attacks.A government of Dubai media office statement said ‎a “drone caused its shrapnel to spark a fire at the Burj Al Arab hotel,” and that it was brought under control. “No injuries” were reported.Authorities in Dubai also revealed that debris resulting from air interception operations caused a fire at one of the berths of Jebel Ali Port without causing any injuries.“Dubai Civil Defence teams immediately responded to handle the fire, while their efforts continue to control it,” it said.-PTI

Several waves of Iranian attacks targeting the airport and several other sites across the UAE kept people awake on Saturday (February 28, 2026) night.

Dubai’s airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab were among the places hit by what the UAE officials described as drone attacks.

A government of Dubai media office statement said ‎a “drone caused its shrapnel to spark a fire at the Burj Al Arab hotel,” and that it was brought under control. “No injuries” were reported.

Authorities in Dubai also revealed that debris resulting from air interception operations caused a fire at one of the berths of Jebel Ali Port without causing any injuries.

“Dubai Civil Defence teams immediately responded to handle the fire, while their efforts continue to control it,” it said.

• March 01, 2026 09:25 Tourists from Karnataka stranded at Dubai Airport seek government help

• March 01, 2026 09:22 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The cleric who reshaped Islamic IranIn Tehran’s Ebrat Museum, once a notorious prison for political detainees under the Shah, a narrow corridor is lined with photographs of former inmates. Among them, in a brown wooden frame, is the image of a middle-aged man with a bearded face and thick rectangular glasses. The name beneath, written in Farsi, reads: Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.Khamenei, who had been the rahbar of the Islamic Republic since 1989, was assassinated in a joint Israeli-American strike on February 28. U.S. President Donald Trump, who called Khamenei “one of the most evil people in history”, said he gave the Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country. In a rapidly escalating war, Iran has retaliated with strikes against U.S. bases in the region as well as Israel.Read Ayatollah Khamenei’s profile hereAyatollah Ali Khamenei: The cleric who reshaped Islamic IranExplore the life and impact of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the cleric who shaped modern Islamic Iran and its turbulent politics.

In Tehran’s Ebrat Museum, once a notorious prison for political detainees under the Shah, a narrow corridor is lined with photographs of former inmates. Among them, in a brown wooden frame, is the image of a middle-aged man with a bearded face and thick rectangular glasses. The name beneath, written in Farsi, reads: Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Khamenei, who had been the rahbar of the Islamic Republic since 1989, was assassinated in a joint Israeli-American strike on February 28. U.S. President Donald Trump, who called Khamenei “one of the most evil people in history”, said he gave the Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country. In a rapidly escalating war, Iran has retaliated with strikes against U.S. bases in the region as well as Israel.

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• March 01, 2026 09:13 Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard killed in airstrikes, state media reportsThe head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and a top security adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed in American-Israel airstrikes on the country, state media reported on Sunday (March 1, 2026). The state-run IRNA news agency announced the death of Maj. Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, who took over as the Guard’s top commander after Israel killed its past commander in the 12-day war last June.Also killed was Ali Shamkhani, who has long been a figurehead within Iran’s security establishment, IRNA said. -AP

The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and a top security adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed in American-Israel airstrikes on the country, state media reported on Sunday (March 1, 2026).

The state-run IRNA news agency announced the death of Maj. Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, who took over as the Guard’s top commander after Israel killed its past commander in the 12-day war last June.

Also killed was Ali Shamkhani, who has long been a figurehead within Iran’s security establishment, IRNA said.

• March 01, 2026 09:04 How succession works in Iran and who will be the country’s next supreme leader?The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei raises paramount questions about the country’s future. And while a clerical panel is tasked with replacing him, succession is a complex matter in Iran’s theocracy:An 88-member panel called the Assembly of Experts appoints the supreme leader. The panel can remove one as well, although that has never happened.The panel consists entirely of Shia clerics who are popularly elected every eight years and whose candidacies are approved by the Guardian Council, Iran’s constitutional watchdog. That body is known for disqualifying candidates in various elections in Iran and the Assembly of Experts is no different. The Guardian Council barred former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, a relative moderate whose administration struck the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, from election for the Assembly of Experts in March 2024.Read the story hereHow succession works in Iran and who will be the country’s next supreme leader?Explore Iran's complex succession process for its next supreme leader, including the role of the Assembly of Experts and potential candidates.

The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei raises paramount questions about the country’s future. And while a clerical panel is tasked with replacing him, succession is a complex matter in Iran’s theocracy:

An 88-member panel called the Assembly of Experts appoints the supreme leader. The panel can remove one as well, although that has never happened.

The panel consists entirely of Shia clerics who are popularly elected every eight years and whose candidacies are approved by the Guardian Council, Iran’s constitutional watchdog. That body is known for disqualifying candidates in various elections in Iran and the Assembly of Experts is no different. The Guardian Council barred former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, a relative moderate whose administration struck the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, from election for the Assembly of Experts in March 2024.

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How succession works in Iran and who will be the country’s next supreme leader?

Explore Iran's complex succession process for its next supreme leader, including the role of the Assembly of Experts and potential candidates.

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• March 01, 2026 08:54 Protests in Kashmir against killing of Iranian leader KhameneiProtests broke out in several parts of Kashmir on Sunday (March 1, 2026) against the killing of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israel strike, officials said. Hundreds of protestors took to streets at various places in areas with large Shia population, the officials said.They said the protestors marched through the streets peacefully and were shouting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans.-PTI

Protests broke out in several parts of Kashmir on Sunday (March 1, 2026) against the killing of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israel strike, officials said. Hundreds of protestors took to streets at various places in areas with large Shia population, the officials said.

They said the protestors marched through the streets peacefully and were shouting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans.

• March 01, 2026 08:46 OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war As a fresh West Asia conflict risks sending oil prices sharply higher, Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance are widely expected to announce an output increase on Sunday (March 1, 2026), analysts say. The virtual meeting by the eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied nations (OPEC+) known as the “Voluntary Eight” (V8) comes a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an ongoing wave of strikes on Iran.Last year, the V8 group -- comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman -- boosted production by around 2.9 million barrels per day (bpd) in total before announcing a three-month pause in output hikes.But now the picture has changed dramatically.Brent, the global benchmark for crude oil, jumped more than 3% on Friday (February 27) to trade over $73 per barrel, up from $61 at the beginning of the year.-AFP

As a fresh West Asia conflict risks sending oil prices sharply higher, Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance are widely expected to announce an output increase on Sunday (March 1, 2026), analysts say.

The virtual meeting by the eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied nations (OPEC+) known as the “Voluntary Eight” (V8) comes a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an ongoing wave of strikes on Iran.

Last year, the V8 group -- comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman -- boosted production by around 2.9 million barrels per day (bpd) in total before announcing a three-month pause in output hikes.

But now the picture has changed dramatically.

Brent, the global benchmark for crude oil, jumped more than 3% on Friday (February 27) to trade over $73 per barrel, up from $61 at the beginning of the year.

• March 01, 2026 08:41 Airspace closed, flights cancelled as U.S.-Iran conflict flaresFlights across the Middle East were cancelled on Saturday (February 28, 2026) as several countries closed their airspace after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran.Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced at least partial closures of their skies in the hours after smoke began rising over Tehran and Iran began retaliatory attacks in the region.Iranian missiles hit capital cities around the wealthy Gulf region, killing at least one, as witnesses reported seeing warplanes and projectiles streaking through the skies.Carriers including Air France, Air India, Turkish Airlines, Norwegian, Air Algerie and Lufthansa announced widespread cancellations.-AFP

Flights across the Middle East were cancelled on Saturday (February 28, 2026) as several countries closed their airspace after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced at least partial closures of their skies in the hours after smoke began rising over Tehran and Iran began retaliatory attacks in the region.

Iranian missiles hit capital cities around the wealthy Gulf region, killing at least one, as witnesses reported seeing warplanes and projectiles streaking through the skies.

Carriers including Air France, Air India, Turkish Airlines, Norwegian, Air Algerie and Lufthansa announced widespread cancellations.

• March 01, 2026 08:33 Israel first responders say Iran missile attack kills womanFirst responders said Iranian missile fire killed a woman in Tel Aviv on Saturday (February 28, 2026), the first confirmed fatality in Israel since attacks began earlier in the day.“Paramedics have confirmed the death of a woman in her 40s” who had severe injuries, Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom said, after an Iranian missile hit “the Tel Aviv city centre”, according to a senior officer in a video shared by the Army.It was the first confirmed death since Iran began launching missiles at Israel in response to a wave of U.S.-Israeli attacks against the Islamic republic early on Saturday (February 28). -AFP

First responders said Iranian missile fire killed a woman in Tel Aviv on Saturday (February 28, 2026), the first confirmed fatality in Israel since attacks began earlier in the day.

“Paramedics have confirmed the death of a woman in her 40s” who had severe injuries, Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom said, after an Iranian missile hit “the Tel Aviv city centre”, according to a senior officer in a video shared by the Army.

It was the first confirmed death since Iran began launching missiles at Israel in response to a wave of U.S.-Israeli attacks against the Islamic republic early on Saturday (February 28).

• March 01, 2026 08:27 Iran Guards vow 'most ferocious offensive operation in history' against U.S. bases, Israel Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) they would launch the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and U.S. bases.“The most ferocious offensive operation in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s armed forces will begin any moment now,” the Guards posted on Telegram.-AFP

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) they would launch the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and U.S. bases.

“The most ferocious offensive operation in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s armed forces will begin any moment now,” the Guards posted on Telegram.

• March 01, 2026 08:23 China urges immediate ceasefire after U.S., Israel strike IranChina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed ‌concern over U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran and called for an ⁠immediate ceasefire, urging all sides to avoid escalation and to resume dialogue and negotiation.In ‌a statement on Saturday (February 28, 2026), the Ministry said Iran’s sovereignty, ‌security and territorial integrity should ‌be respected.On ⁠Sunday (March 1), China’s embassy in ⁠Israel issued a notice advising Chinese citizens in Israel to evacuate to safer areas within the country ‌as soon as possible or to leave for Egypt via the Taba border crossing.-Reuters

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed ‌concern over U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran and called for an ⁠immediate ceasefire, urging all sides to avoid escalation and to resume dialogue and negotiation.

In ‌a statement on Saturday (February 28, 2026), the Ministry said Iran’s sovereignty, ‌security and territorial integrity should ‌be respected.

On ⁠Sunday (March 1), China’s embassy in ⁠Israel issued a notice advising Chinese citizens in Israel to evacuate to safer areas within the country ‌as soon as possible or to leave for Egypt via the Taba border crossing.

-Reuters

• March 01, 2026 08:21 Australia warns citizens not to travel to Israel, Lebanon, Gulf states Australia ‌has urged its citizens ⁠not to travel ‌to Israel, ‌Lebanon, ‌the ⁠United ⁠Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait ‌and Bahrain due to ‌military strikes, Foreign Minister Penny ⁠Wong said ‌on Sunday (March 1, 2026) in a post ‌on X.

Australia ‌has urged its citizens ⁠not to travel ‌to Israel, ‌Lebanon, ‌the ⁠United ⁠Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait ‌and Bahrain due to ‌military strikes, Foreign Minister Penny ⁠Wong said ‌on Sunday (March 1, 2026) in a post ‌on X.

• March 01, 2026 08:14 Indonesia flag carrier suspends flights from and to Doha: statement Garuda Indonesia has temporarily suspended flights to and from Doha “until further notice,” the company said in a statement, following U.S.-Israel airstrikes and Iran’s retaliation.“Garuda Indonesia continues to actively coordinate with aviation authorities and relevant stakeholders to monitor the evolving situation,” the company said in a statement on Sunday (March 1, 2026).The airline’s other international routes continue to operate normally, Garuda said, adding that it did not “traverse any airspace affected by the conflict.”-AFP

Garuda Indonesia has temporarily suspended flights to and from Doha “until further notice,” the company said in a statement, following U.S.-Israel airstrikes and Iran’s retaliation.

“Garuda Indonesia continues to actively coordinate with aviation authorities and relevant stakeholders to monitor the evolving situation,” the company said in a statement on Sunday (March 1, 2026).

The airline’s other international routes continue to operate normally, Garuda said, adding that it did not “traverse any airspace affected by the conflict.”

• March 01, 2026 08:06 Iran guards vow 'severe' punishment for Khamenei's 'murderers'Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) to punish the “murderers” of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, after his death was confirmed by state television.“The hand of revenge of the Iranian nation for a severe, decisive and regrettable punishment for the murderers of the Imam of the Ummah will not let go of them,” the Guards said in a statement.-AFP

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) to punish the “murderers” of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, after his death was confirmed by state television.

“The hand of revenge of the Iranian nation for a severe, decisive and regrettable punishment for the murderers of the Imam of the Ummah will not let go of them,” the Guards said in a statement.

• March 01, 2026 07:58 Iran attacks rock Dubai's Palm, Burj Al Arab, airportExplosions rocked Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah man-made island and drone debris caused a fire at the Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel as waves of Iranian missiles targeted the UAE on Saturday (February 28, 2026), authorities said.Dubai airport, the world’s busiest for international traffic, and Jebel Ali seaport also suffered damage as the unprecedented attacks hit some of the city’s major landmarks and revenue-earners.Two witnesses on the Palm -- an upscale, palm tree-shaped residential and leisure development -- heard an explosion and saw smoke rising from a five-star hotel.The Dubai media office confirmed an “incident” in a building on the Palm Jumeirah caused a fire and injured four people.-AFP

Explosions rocked Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah man-made island and drone debris caused a fire at the Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel as waves of Iranian missiles targeted the UAE on Saturday (February 28, 2026), authorities said.

Dubai airport, the world’s busiest for international traffic, and Jebel Ali seaport also suffered damage as the unprecedented attacks hit some of the city’s major landmarks and revenue-earners.

Two witnesses on the Palm -- an upscale, palm tree-shaped residential and leisure development -- heard an explosion and saw smoke rising from a five-star hotel.

The Dubai media office confirmed an “incident” in a building on the Palm Jumeirah caused a fire and injured four people.

• March 01, 2026 07:54 Iran announces 40 days of mourning, 7 public holidays over Khamenei death Iran state television announced a 40-day mourning period and seven public holidays following the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had been in power since 1989.“With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten, on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal,” a presenter said.-AFP

Iran state television announced a 40-day mourning period and seven public holidays following the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had been in power since 1989.

“With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten, on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal,” a presenter said.

• March 01, 2026 07:45 Iran leader Khamenei 'will not be mourned': Australian PMAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “will not be mourned”, as state media in the Islamic republic confirmed he had been killed.“Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was responsible for the regime’s ballistic missile and nuclear program, support for armed proxies and its brutal acts of violence and intimidation against its own people,” Mr. Albanese told reporters.“He was responsible for orchestrating attacks on Australian soil. His passing will not be mourned.”-AFP

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “will not be mourned”, as state media in the Islamic republic confirmed he had been killed.

“Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was responsible for the regime’s ballistic missile and nuclear program, support for armed proxies and its brutal acts of violence and intimidation against its own people,” Mr. Albanese told reporters.

“He was responsible for orchestrating attacks on Australian soil. His passing will not be mourned.”

• March 01, 2026 07:32 Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead, state media confirmsIranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died following a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early on Sunday (March 1, 2026). U.S. President Donald Trump previously announced the death, saying it gave Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country.Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency did not report a cause of death for the 86-year-old. The assassination put the future of the Islamic Republic in doubt and raised the risk of regional instability.“Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead,” Mr. Trump wrote in a social media post. He warned of “heavy and pinpoint bombing” that he said would continue throughout the week and even beyond, part of a lethal assault the U.S. has justified as necessary to disable the country’s nuclear capabilities.-APRead the story hereAyatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader dead at 86 as Israel-Iran conflict spiralsAyatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, dies at 86 amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict, raising concerns of regional instability.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died following a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early on Sunday (March 1, 2026).

U.S. President Donald Trump previously announced the death, saying it gave Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country.

Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency did not report a cause of death for the 86-year-old. The assassination put the future of the Islamic Republic in doubt and raised the risk of regional instability.

“Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead,” Mr. Trump wrote in a social media post. He warned of “heavy and pinpoint bombing” that he said would continue throughout the week and even beyond, part of a lethal assault the U.S. has justified as necessary to disable the country’s nuclear capabilities.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader dead at 86 as Israel-Iran conflict spirals

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, dies at 86 amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict, raising concerns of regional instability.

• March 01, 2026 07:28 Iran's supreme leader has been killed during major attack by U.S. and Israel, Trump saysA major attack launched by Israel and the United States killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump said on Saturday (February 28, 2026), announcing an assassination that he said gave Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country but that also put the future of the Islamic Republic in doubt and raised the risk of regional instability.Iran did not immediately confirm the death.The attack opened a stunning new chapter in U.S. intervention in Iran, carried the potential for retaliatory violence and a wider war and also represented a startling flex of military might for an American president who swept into office on an “America First” platform and vowed to keep out of “forever wars.”If confirmed, the killing of Khamenei in the second Trump administration assault on Iran in eight months, appeared certain to create a leadership vacuum given the absence of a known successor and because the 86-year-old supreme leader had final say on all major policies during his decades in power. -AP

A major attack launched by Israel and the United States killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump said on Saturday (February 28, 2026), announcing an assassination that he said gave Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country but that also put the future of the Islamic Republic in doubt and raised the risk of regional instability.

Iran did not immediately confirm the death.

The attack opened a stunning new chapter in U.S. intervention in Iran, carried the potential for retaliatory violence and a wider war and also represented a startling flex of military might for an American president who swept into office on an “America First” platform and vowed to keep out of “forever wars.”

If confirmed, the killing of Khamenei in the second Trump administration assault on Iran in eight months, appeared certain to create a leadership vacuum given the absence of a known successor and because the 86-year-old supreme leader had final say on all major policies during his decades in power.

• March 01, 2026 07:23 Iran Guards say targeted Israeli bases, Defence Ministry in new wave of attacksIran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had targeted the Israeli Defence Ministry and military bases among other targets with a fresh wave of strikes late on Saturday (February 28, 2026).“The Israeli army naval base in Haifa Port, the regime’s warship dock in Haifa, the Ramat David air base, the regime’s Ministry of War in the Hakeryat area, the Beit Shams military-industrial complex and the Ishtod military industrial complex are among the targets during the third and fourth waves,” the Guards said in a statement on Telegram.Read the story hereIran Guards say targeted Israeli bases, Defence Ministry in new wave of attacksIran's Revolutionary Guards claim missile strikes on Israeli military targets injured 21, raising tensions in the region.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had targeted the Israeli Defence Ministry and military bases among other targets with a fresh wave of strikes late on Saturday (February 28, 2026).

“The Israeli army naval base in Haifa Port, the regime’s warship dock in Haifa, the Ramat David air base, the regime’s Ministry of War in the Hakeryat area, the Beit Shams military-industrial complex and the Ishtod military industrial complex are among the targets during the third and fourth waves,” the Guards said in a statement on Telegram.

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Iran Guards say targeted Israeli bases, Defence Ministry in new wave of attacks

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim missile strikes on Israeli military targets injured 21, raising tensions in the region.

• March 01, 2026 07:14 PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai as flights remain suspended after tensions across West Asia Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was on Saturday (February 28, 2026) left stranded at Dubai airport en route to the prestigious All England Open badminton tournament, after flight operations were suspended owing to escalation of tensions in the West Asia.The tournament is scheduled to start from next Tuesday (March 3, 2026).Sindhu took to Instagram and posted a video showing a crowded airport with a caption: “All flights suspended until further notice.” Later, the Indian superstar shuttler said she was safe but stuck with her team. She added that the speed at which the tensions have escalated is “terrifying”.Read the story herePV Sindhu, coach stranded in Dubai; left shaken by explosion near airportPV Sindhu shares her experience of being stranded in Dubai amid flight suspensions due to escalating tensions in West Asia.

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was on Saturday (February 28, 2026) left stranded at Dubai airport en route to the prestigious All England Open badminton tournament, after flight operations were suspended owing to escalation of tensions in the West Asia.

The tournament is scheduled to start from next Tuesday (March 3, 2026).

Sindhu took to Instagram and posted a video showing a crowded airport with a caption: “All flights suspended until further notice.” Later, the Indian superstar shuttler said she was safe but stuck with her team. She added that the speed at which the tensions have escalated is “terrifying”.

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PV Sindhu, coach stranded in Dubai; left shaken by explosion near airport

PV Sindhu shares her experience of being stranded in Dubai amid flight suspensions due to escalating tensions in West Asia.

• March 01, 2026 07:12 Iran vs Israel | Chronicles of a war foretoldThe most contentious issue between Iran and the U.S. was the former’s nuclear programme. Iran had built a sprawling nuclear infrastructure, but maintained that its programme was peaceful. Successive U.S. governments had imposed biting sanctions on Tehran over the nuclear programme. In 2013, the U.S., under the Obama administration, started direct talks with Iran, after Hassan Rouhani, a moderate cleric, was elected President. In 2015, both sides, along with other world powers, agreed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which sought to limit Iran’s nuclear programme, denying it a path towards the bomb, in return for lifting international sanctions. Almost all powers in the world welcomed the agreement, which was seen as a new chapter in the hostile post-1979 relations between the U.S. and Iran. Except one — Israel.Read the full story hereIran vs Israel | Chronicles of a war foretoldAn in-depth understanding of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, rooted in historical tensions and fuelled by geopolitical ambitions and survival strategies.

The most contentious issue between Iran and the U.S. was the former’s nuclear programme. Iran had built a sprawling nuclear infrastructure, but maintained that its programme was peaceful. Successive U.S. governments had imposed biting sanctions on Tehran over the nuclear programme. In 2013, the U.S., under the Obama administration, started direct talks with Iran, after Hassan Rouhani, a moderate cleric, was elected President. In 2015, both sides, along with other world powers, agreed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which sought to limit Iran’s nuclear programme, denying it a path towards the bomb, in return for lifting international sanctions. Almost all powers in the world welcomed the agreement, which was seen as a new chapter in the hostile post-1979 relations between the U.S. and Iran. Except one — Israel.

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Iran vs Israel | Chronicles of a war foretold

An in-depth understanding of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, rooted in historical tensions and fuelled by geopolitical ambitions and survival strategies.

• March 01, 2026 07:07 Israel says strikes target Iran missile, air defence sitesThe Israeli military said it launched a wave of strikes targeting Iranian ballistic missile and air defence sites on Sunday (March 1, 2026).Israeli forces began “an additional strike wave targeting the ballistic missile array and the aerial defence systems belonging to the Iranian terror regime”, a military statement said.-AFP

The Israeli military said it launched a wave of strikes targeting Iranian ballistic missile and air defence sites on Sunday (March 1, 2026).

Israeli forces began “an additional strike wave targeting the ballistic missile array and the aerial defence systems belonging to the Iranian terror regime”, a military statement said.

• March 01, 2026 07:01 U.S., Israel defend strikes at UN as Iran alleges 'war crime' The United States and Israel on Saturday (February 28, 2026) defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a “war crime” during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.“The international community has long affirmed a simple and necessary principle: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” said U.S. ambassador Mike Waltz, pointing to past UN resolutions ignored by Tehran.Referencing Iran’s recent deadly crackdowns on protesters, Mr. Waltz said that Iran’s presence at Saturday’s emergency meeting in New York “makes a mockery of this body.”Israeli ambassador Danny Danon condemned the “hypocrisy” of some Security Council members who criticized the joint U.S.-Israeli attack, but not the retaliation by Iran.-AFP

The United States and Israel on Saturday (February 28, 2026) defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a “war crime” during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

“The international community has long affirmed a simple and necessary principle: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” said U.S. ambassador Mike Waltz, pointing to past UN resolutions ignored by Tehran.

Referencing Iran’s recent deadly crackdowns on protesters, Mr. Waltz said that Iran’s presence at Saturday’s emergency meeting in New York “makes a mockery of this body.”

Israeli ambassador Danny Danon condemned the “hypocrisy” of some Security Council members who criticized the joint U.S.-Israeli attack, but not the retaliation by Iran.

• March 01, 2026 06:52 Israel first responders say 21 injured by Iranian missile salvo in Tel Aviv areaIsrael’s emergency service Magen David Adom reported on Saturday (February 28, 2026) that an Iranian missile strike injured 21 people in the area of Tel Aviv, including one person in critical condition.MDA said in a statement it evacuated 20 casualties to the hospital including one man in serious condition and gave treatment on site to “a woman in her 40s who is unconscious and in critical condition with serious injuries”.AFP journalists and Israeli television channels reported first responders and firemen deployed in several parts of Tel Aviv, and physical damage to the city.-AFP

Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom reported on Saturday (February 28, 2026) that an Iranian missile strike injured 21 people in the area of Tel Aviv, including one person in critical condition.

MDA said in a statement it evacuated 20 casualties to the hospital including one man in serious condition and gave treatment on site to “a woman in her 40s who is unconscious and in critical condition with serious injuries”.

AFP journalists and Israeli television channels reported first responders and firemen deployed in several parts of Tel Aviv, and physical damage to the city.

• March 01, 2026 06:51 One killed, seven wounded in 'incident' at Abu Dhabi airportAt least one person was killed and seven wounded during an “incident” at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, officials said Sunday (March 1, 2026) after Iranian strikes targeting the UAE and Gulf states.“Abu Dhabi Airports confirmed an incident at Zayed International Airport that resulted in one death of an Asian national and seven injuries,” the body that manages the airport said in a statement posted on X.-AFP

At least one person was killed and seven wounded during an “incident” at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, officials said Sunday (March 1, 2026) after Iranian strikes targeting the UAE and Gulf states.

“Abu Dhabi Airports confirmed an incident at Zayed International Airport that resulted in one death of an Asian national and seven injuries,” the body that manages the airport said in a statement posted on X.

• March 01, 2026 06:51 Missile interceptors in U.S.-Iran war | Explained The outbreak of fresh hostilities between the U.S.-led coalition, including Israel and the United Arab Emirates, and Iran seems to have triggered a newly integrated regional air defense network different from the one these actors deployed during their brief yet intense conflict in June last year.The Twelve-Day War in 2025 was until then the most significant test of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense, with the alliance faced with having to blunt retaliation by Iran that included more than 500 ballistic missiles and over twice as many ‘suicide drones’. This time, with the theatre of conflict including the Persian Gulf, the U.A.E. has brought to bear its South Korean defence system together with the debut of U.S. systems that were only prototypes last year.Read the full story hereMissile interceptors in U.S.-Iran war | ExplainedExplore the evolving missile defense systems in the U.S.-Iran conflict, highlighting advancements and challenges faced by regional powers.

The outbreak of fresh hostilities between the U.S.-led coalition, including Israel and the United Arab Emirates, and Iran seems to have triggered a newly integrated regional air defense network different from the one these actors deployed during their brief yet intense conflict in June last year.

The Twelve-Day War in 2025 was until then the most significant test of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense, with the alliance faced with having to blunt retaliation by Iran that included more than 500 ballistic missiles and over twice as many ‘suicide drones’. This time, with the theatre of conflict including the Persian Gulf, the U.A.E. has brought to bear its South Korean defence system together with the debut of U.S. systems that were only prototypes last year.

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Missile interceptors in U.S.-Iran war | Explained

Explore the evolving missile defense systems in the U.S.-Iran conflict, highlighting advancements and challenges faced by regional powers.

• March 01, 2026 06:50 UN chief condemns U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran during emergency Security Council meetingThe United Nations chief condemned the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran on Saturday (February 28, 2026) and called for an immediate return to negotiations “to pull the region, and our world, back from the brink.” Secretary-General António Guterres told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council that everything must be done to prevent further escalation. “The alternative,” he warned, “is a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability.” Mr. Guterres said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter. He also condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks for violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. -APUN chief condemns U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran during emergency Security Council meetingUN chief António Guterres condemned U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, calling for immediate negotiations to prevent regional escalation.

The United Nations chief condemned the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran on Saturday (February 28, 2026) and called for an immediate return to negotiations “to pull the region, and our world, back from the brink.”

Secretary-General António Guterres told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council that everything must be done to prevent further escalation. “The alternative,” he warned, “is a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability.” Mr. Guterres said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter. He also condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks for violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

UN chief condemns U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran during emergency Security Council meeting

UN chief António Guterres condemned U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, calling for immediate negotiations to prevent regional escalation.

• March 01, 2026 06:47 Iran strikes U.S. bases: Complete list of bases under attackIn a significant escalation of the ​Iran-U.S. military comba​t, the former has launched a series of missiles and drone strikes against U.S. military bases across West Asia. Iran’s retaliatory strikes followed hours after ​U.S. and Israel forces begun a joint military attack​ early in the day.Amid the attacks, residents in the conflict-ridden areas, especially Israel and Iran, have undertaken necessary measures to move into safer places. Indian Embassy in Iran and Israel, have issued an advisory to exercise utmost caution, avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors as far as possible.​Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps​ (IRGC) has launched “Operation Truthful Promise 4”, apparently targeting key U.S. military installations across the Middle East. Majorly, the attack impacts seven U.S. military bases in six middle-eastern countries.Read the full story here​Iran strikes U.S. bases: Complete list of bases under attackIran launches missile and drone strikes on U.S. bases across six Middle Eastern countries amid escalating military tensions.​

In a significant escalation of the ​Iran-U.S. military comba​t, the former has launched a series of missiles and drone strikes against U.S. military bases across West Asia. Iran’s retaliatory strikes followed hours after ​U.S. and Israel forces begun a joint military attack​ early in the day.

Amid the attacks, residents in the conflict-ridden areas, especially Israel and Iran, have undertaken necessary measures to move into safer places. Indian Embassy in Iran and Israel, have issued an advisory to exercise utmost caution, avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors as far as possible.

​Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps​ (IRGC) has launched “Operation Truthful Promise 4”, apparently targeting key U.S. military installations across the Middle East. Majorly, the attack impacts seven U.S. military bases in six middle-eastern countries.

Read the full story here

Iran strikes U.S. bases: Complete list of bases under attack

Iran launches missile and drone strikes on U.S. bases across six Middle Eastern countries amid escalating military tensions.

Published - March 01, 2026 06:44 am IST

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