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  Iran targets Aramco's Ras Tanura refining facility in Saudi Arabia, videos show fire and chaos

  World | March 02, 2026 13:52 IST

  An Iranian drone struck Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil facility, causing a fire. As per initial information there are no casualties however, the attack prompted the temporary shutdown of the refinery.

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  Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad not killed in attack, claims China's Global Times

  World | March 02, 2026 12:11 IST

  China’s Global Times has claimed that former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is alive and safe, rejecting earlier media reports that he was killed in US-Israel airstrikes.

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  Iranian drones strike Abu Dhabi naval base hosting French forces

  World | March 02, 2026 11:40 IST

  Two Iranian drones struck Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi, a facility that hosts French forces. France confirmed damage to a hangar but said the overall impact was limited. No injuries have been reported.

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  Video shows Iranian missile dodging interceptors as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies | VIDEO

  World | March 02, 2026 11:09 IST

  The video was reportedly recorded from a terrace. However, the exact location and time of the footage have not yet been confirmed. Some social media users have claimed it was filmed in Jerusalem, but this has not been officially verified.

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  Amazon Data Center in UAE hit during Iranian strikes

  World | March 02, 2026 10:10 IST

  Firefighters cut power to the facility while extinguishing the flames. AWS confirmed that it will take several hours to restore full connectivity, but other data centers in the UAE are operating normally.

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  US destroys IRGC headquarters in Tehran, says 'cut off snake's head'

  World | March 02, 2026 9:10 IST

  The United States has destroyed the headquarters of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran, calling the strike “cutting off the head of the snake.”

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  Britain's RAF base in Cyprus hit by suspected drone strike after Starmer grants US forces access

  World | March 02, 2026 8:45 IST

  Britain’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone strike early Monday, causing minor damage but no casualties. The strike comes hours after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer granted US forces permission to use UK bases for defensive operations amid escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran

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  Operation Epic Fury: US uses AI, stealth bombers and suicide drones against Iran | Check full list

  World | March 02, 2026 8:27 IST

  The operation aimed to remove immediate threats to American forces and allies in the Middle East, and to send a strong warning to Iran regarding its nuclear activities.

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  31 killed as Israel strikes Lebanese capital after Hezbollah claims base attack

  World | March 02, 2026 11:44 IST

  Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for missile attacks on an Israeli base in Haifa, calling it retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, and as a defense of Lebanon. In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched strikes on Hezbollah targets across Lebanon.

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  Israeli strikes hit Gandhi Hospital in Tehran; videos show chaos and damage inside

  World | March 02, 2026 6:21 IST

  The Gandhi hospital in northern Tehran was targeted by Israeli strikes, on the second day of a US-Israeli air campaign against Iran, following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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  US base in Baghdad hit, Bahrain Port on fire as Trump says Iran conflict may last weeks | VIDEO

  World | March 02, 2026 6:21 IST

  Iran launched drone attacks on a US base in Baghdad and a port facility in Bahrain in retaliation to US-Israel strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei.

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  Gulf states issue stern warning to Iran, says 'will defend ourselves' after Dubai, Abu Dhabi attacks

  World | March 02, 2026 5:42 IST

  The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held an emergency meeting after Iran launched missile and drone attacks across several Gulf countries. The six member states, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait strongly condemned the strikes.

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  Abu Dhabi offers free stay extension amid Middle East conflict, Vijay Shekhar Sharma praises move

  World | March 02, 2026 5:20 IST

  The advisory said that guests who cannot leave due to reasons beyond their control should be allowed to stay longer. Importantly, the cost of the extended stay will be paid by the department.

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  US-Israel-Iran War: Netanyahu says Israel's attacks in Iran are 'aimed at protecting world'

  World | March 04, 2026 10:17 IST

  US-Israel-Iran War: Iran said that Israel and the US targeted Iranian nuclear facilities in ardent strikes on Sunday. The ⁠International ⁠Atomic Energy Agency however said there were no such indications.

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  Middle East conflict: 3 US servicemen killed in 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran

  World | March 01, 2026 21:07 IST

  Israel-Iran war: Three US servicemen have been killed as part of Operation Epic Fury. Several other service members who have sustained minor shrapnel injuries are in the process of being returned to duty.

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  Iran unfurls red flag over iconic mosque - what it means

  World | March 01, 2026 19:57 IST

  The red flag in Shi'ite tradition symbolizes 'blood spilled unjustly' and serves as a call to avenge a person who is slain. According to various reports, a red flag has also been raised in several other cities including the capital Tehran.

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  'Will continue to strike hard': In address to nation, Iran's President Pezeshkian warns US, Israel

  World | March 01, 2026 20:13 IST

  "Iran's armed forces will continue to strike hard and destroy the military bases of our enemies." "The martyrdom of our leader was a culmination of years of sacrifice," the president said.

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  Israel-Iran war: PM Modi chairs CCS meet; Middle East conflict discussed

  India | March 02, 2026 1:21 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meet on Sunday to discuss situations in the Middle East.

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  China, North Korea's reaction on Khamenei's death: 'Attacks on Iran are a violation of sovereignty'

  World | March 01, 2026 16:38 IST

  "We urge for an immediate stop to the military operations, no further escalation of the tense situation and joint effort to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East and the world at large," China's foreign ministry in a statement said.

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  Putin's first reaction on Khamenei's death: 'Killing of Iran's Supreme Leader is a cynical murder'

  World | March 01, 2026 16:06 IST

  Russia's President Vladimir Putin said killing of Iran's Supreme Leader is a 'cynical murder' that violates 'all standards of human morality and international law'