Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say how long the U.S. expects to take to complete its mission in Iran. Separately, officials said the death toll among U.S. service members had climbed to six.
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anger with Hezbollah boils as war returns to weary Beirut
Tens of thousands of Lebanese flee homes in eerily familiar scenes as Israeli strikes leave 52 people dead
Trump’s Media Blitz Only Raises More Questions About War in Iran
Donald Trump has spoken to several media outlets since launching a war against Iran, but hasn’t been able to offer much clarity about its status.
Trump says Iran war to last four to five weeks but could go ‘far longer’
President says he ordered attacks to thwart Tehran nuclear aims – and abruptly pivots to talk up White House ballroom
France to increase nuclear arsenal and European weapons cooperation, Macron says
French president says Paris could deploy nuclear-capable fighter jets to countries such as Germany and Poland
US Embassy in Saudi capital Riyadh hit by drones, fire reported
Saudi Defence Ministry says fire broke out at the embassy, but the compound sustained only ‘minor’ damage.
Lebanon bans Hezbollah’s military activities after rocket attack on Israel
Lebanese armed group says ban unjustified after Nawaf Salam says all Hezbollah activities are ‘illegal’.
6 U.S. soldiers have been killed as the war with Iran further engulfs the region
The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as strikes intensified, Iran-backed groups stepped up attacks and a sixth U.S. service member was killed in action.
Top Democrat slams Trump officials’ ‘totally insufficient’ answers in closed-door briefing about Iran operation – live
State secretary frames strikes as necessary to protect US forces from retaliation; Chuck Schumer tells reporters ‘this is Trump’s war’ and ‘he has no strategy’
Fourth US service member killed in action during Iran operations
One of five U.S. service members to be listed as “seriously wounded” during major combat operations against Iran has died.
Travel stocks fall after thousands of flights grounded following Iran strikes
Airlines and some hotel stocks fell after the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliation strikes.
World hurries to respond to rapidly changing war around Iran
The joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have sparked global anger and urgent diplomacy as the conflict spreads across the region.
Energy prices soar on Iran war fallout, stocks slide
Oil and gas prices soared, stock markets slid and the dollar firmed on Monday as the widening Iran war shook financial markets across the globe.
War widens as Israeli and US planes pound Iran and Tehran and its proxies hit back
Iran and allied armed groups are firing missiles at Israel, Arab states and U.S. military targets around the region. Meanwhile, Israel and the United States are pounding Iran.
Middle East fighting overshadows world telecom show
Exhibitors and organisers were gamely showing off new AI-focused tech at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade fair in Barcelona Monday, although some were kept away by travel disruptions caused
US-Israel war on Iran dramatically expands across Middle East
US allies in Gulf states come under attack from Iranian missiles and drones as three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down by Kuwait
What we know about the widening US war with Iran on the conflict’s third day
Days after the US and Israel first launched strikes against Iran, the conflict is widening by the hour, drawing in other countries across the region, sparking fears for the global economy and leaving thousands of travelers stranded.
Rubio says US ‘preemptively’ attacked Iran after learning Israel was about to strike as Democrats decry ‘Trump’s war’ – live
State secretary frames strikes as necessary to protect US forces from retaliation; Chuck Schumer tells reporters ‘this is Trump’s war’ and ‘he has no strategy’
How a Syrian refugee chef met Britain’s King Charles
Pots clanged and oil sizzled inside the London kitchen of Syrian chef Imad Alarnab, as the former refugee who fled his country’s civil war recalled hosting King Charles III.
Bangladesh tackle gender barriers to reach Women’s Asian Cup
Bangladesh’s national football team face daunting odds at their first-ever Women’s Asian Cup, but have already scored a major victory by qualifying.
Israel launches new attacks on Tehran and Beirut as Trump lays out objectives
Donald Trump said they projected the mission to go on for four-five weeks at the beginning, but adds they have ‘capability to go far longer’
China finally reacts to raging Iran-US war, says ‘prevent spillover of fighting’
China on Monday issued its first reaction to the escalating US-Iran conflict, urging efforts to prevent the fighting from spreading further across the region. | World News
Photos show Israel after Iran retaliated with missiles
Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran as the war expanded.
How Iran chooses its supreme leader, and who could be next?
Ayatollah Khamenei’s death following the joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes has compelled country’s leadership to confront the task of selecting a new supreme leader.
Trump says US airstrikes in Iran killed Khamenei’s potential successors too
American president says the attack on Tehran was so successful that the candidates identified to replace Khamenei were also killed, leaving succession wide open | World News
European military installations are targeted in Iran retaliation
On Monday morning, news broke that an Iranian drone had struck the British Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri on the island of Cyprus.
Hezbollah strikes Israel as American and Israeli planes pound Iran
Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran on Monday.
Photos show Lebanese people fleeing after Israeli strikes
Many people in Lebanon are fleeing their homes after Hezbollah launched missiles into Israel early Monday from Lebanon in response to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and
Drones hit Saudi oil refinery as Iran strikes targets across region
Iranian drones hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery on Monday morning, while Kuwait reported intercepted attacks on day three of Iran’s retaliatory strikes on countries in the region.
US Embassy in Bahrain issues chilling warning amid missile strikes, ‘Hotels might be a target for attacks…’
The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain has warned US citizens to “exercise caution and maintain vigilance” amid continued “drone and missile attacks from Iran.”
The Iran war makes it official – America is breaking with Europe
The Maga movement thinks Europeans are fundamentally unserious on foreign policy
Trump vows to continue ‘large-scale operations’ and details Iran objectives after refusing to rule out boots on the ground – live
Trump says the US is already ‘substantially ahead’ of its time projections after telling New York Post, ‘I don’t have the yips with respect to boots on the ground’
US confirms its three F-15 fighter jets shot down, says Kuwait did it mistakenly
The crashes, which include a US F-15 fighter jet, comes as Iran has launched waves of missile and drone attacks in retaliation to the US-Israel strikes. | World News
Trump says the US acted on its ‘last, best chance’ to hit Iran
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he took the decision to launch a war against Iran because it was the “last, best chance” to stop the country’s alleged nuclear bomb programme. His statement…
Middle East aviation grounded with airspace and airports closed
Hundreds more flights have been cancelled on Monday leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded around the world.
Indian ministry denies fake evacuation flight claims from Dubai amid regional tensions
The clarification was issued by the MEA’s official fact-check handle in response to a viral message circulating on X.
Dubai Parks and Resorts, Global Village to stay closed on March 2
Dubai Parks and Resorts, Global Village have announced they will be closed on Monday, March 2, as a precautionary safety measure in line with official guidance
Sonal Chauhan stuck in UAE amid Middle East crisis, flight cancellations: ‘Dubai is safest place in the world’
Sonal Chauhan, known for her role in Jannat, is stuck in Dubai as flights are disrupted by regional tensions. The actress appeals for help to return home safely amid the ongoing crisis.
Targeting Riyadh, Doha, Dubai, and Kuwait with misleading videos
Old videos and clips from other countries are being recycled to appear as Iranian strikes on the Gulf, in a wave of deception that paints an artificial map of panic amid escalating regional tensions.
Thani Al-Zeyoudi: The UAE accounts for 30% of Ecuador’s Arab and African trade
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Sheikh Khaled secures bilateral deals with Ecuador on official visit
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi holds talks with Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador
The Italian Defense Minister departs from Dubai on a luxury military plane
The Italian Defense Minister leaves Dubai returning to his country amidst the tense situation. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto left the Emirate of Dubai heading to Italy aboard a military aircraft, due to the suspension of flights following the American-Israeli attacks on Iran. This decision comes at a time when relations between the United States and Israel are experiencing severe tension, affecting…
President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iranian strikes with global leaders including Donald Trump
Leaders from around world condemn attacks
From Anas Bukhash to Mona Kattan: Dubai’s top voices laud government’s safety efforts
As our social media timelines fill with speculation and fear, familiar faces across the UAE are gently steering the conversation back to trust, calm and verified information.
Lindsay Lohan in Dubai’s message to her fans and UAE residents: “Stay safe everyone”
Lindsay Lohan shares a heartfelt message from Dubai, urging fans and UAE residents to stay safe. Discover how the Hollywood star finds peace and privacy in her new home, away from the media spotlight.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai: The private sector continues to work without disruption
Abu Dhabi and Dubai: Private Sector Continues Working Without Interruption – Al Borsa Newspaper
Kerala board exams at Gulf centres postponed due to volatile situation in region
The Kerala state school board examinations scheduled to begin this week at various centres in the Gulf region have been indefinitely postponed.
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US says Kuwait mistakenly downed 3 American jets during Iranian attacks
Three American fighter jets were mistakenly downed by friendly Kuwaiti fire on Monday during an Iranian air assault, the US military said.
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Lebanese PM announces ban on Hizbollah’s military activities
The Lebanese government decided on the
US-Iran latest: At least 31 killed in Israeli air strikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon
Pentagon chief says the US is hitting Iran ‘certainly, overwhelmingly and unapologetically’








