US-Israel Attack Iran LIVE Updates: 'Is Netanyahu Dead?' Netizens Ask As Iran's IRGC Claims Surprise Missile Strike On Israeli PM's Office

03 Mar, 26 06:50 AM

Israel Katz Says Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem Is Now Designated Target After Shelling

⁠Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, said that Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim ‌Qassem was now a “target for elimination”. At leaset 31 killed after Israeli jets bombed Lebanon, , after Hezbollah launched what it said was a rocket and drone attack against a military base near Haifa, in retaliation for the killing of Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei. Qassem succeeded Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated by Israel on September 27.

02 Mar, 26 06:08 PM

'Is Netanyahu Dead?' Netizens Ask As Iran's IRGC Claims Surprise Missile Strike On Israeli PM's Office

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that missiles struck the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a “surprise” attack, as the war between Tehran, Washington and Jerusalem intensifies across the region.

02 Mar, 26 05:36 PM

Iran Waives Exit Permits for Indian Students Amid Conflict, Allows Land Border Evacuation

Reacting to concerns over the safe return of Indian students from the conflict-hit region, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said Tehran has coordinated closely with the Indian government to facilitate their evacuation. He stated that the Iranian government has waived the requirement for exit permits, allowing Indian students to approach designated land borders and leave the country without additional clearance. However, he clarified that all airports remain shut due to security reasons, ruling out departures by air. Students can exit Iran through the specified land borders with neighbouring countries such as Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. They are only required to carry their passports and will not face mandatory clearance at checkpoints, he added. Also Read: First Indian Killed in US-Iran Conflict After Drone Boat Hits Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman

02 Mar, 26 05:19 PM

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif speaks to Oman’s Sultan on regional escalation

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif said he spoke with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on rising regional tensions after Israel’s attack on Iran. Sharif praised Oman’s role in promoting dialogue, with both leaders stressing the urgent need to prevent further escalation and revive diplomacy.

02 Mar, 26 05:18 PM

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Five Drones

Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed five drones near the Prince Sultan airbase east of the kingdom, a military spokesman at the ministry of defense told The New York Times.

02 Mar, 26 05:17 PM

First Indian Killed in US-Iran Conflict After Drone Boat Hits Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman

A bomb-carrying drone boat struck a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, killing an Indian crew member

02 Mar, 26 04:23 PM

Israel–Iran Tensions: Former Ambassador Gaddam Dharmendra Flags ‘Ploy of Deception’ by US

On Israel-Iran war, former Indian Ambassador to Iran, Gaddam Dharmendra says, "This is for the second time that the Americans have used this ploy of deception. While seeming to engage in negotiations. In the middle of negotiations, if you recall, the Oman foreign minister, who was mediating between the Iranians and the Americans, gave a very positive readout to American media, where he said that the Iranians have made unprecedented concessions on their nuclear program blending down highly enriched uranium, reopening their sites for IAEA inspections, and committing to enrich not beyond 2%, which is below the NPT threshold of 3.67%. He gave a very positive response, and the technical teams were due to meet today, in Vienna, for further discussions with the IAEA and on Saturday, the Americans decided to strike, whether it was an opportunity which they did not want to let go or what we will not know. But the exact same scenario happened last June. The Iranians and Americans were talking and in the middle of these talks, the Americans brought in their B2 stealth bombers and bombed the three nuclear facilities... Iran is at its weakest politically, economically and strategically. It's really on the back foot. It's challenged internally by very decimating economic situation, as was evidenced in the riots last month. So engaging in a kinetic action at this juncture without clarity on what the goals are, what the war goals are, what the intended outcome is and what the end game will be, seems a bit surprising. Going forward, will the Americans be able to continue to face down Iranian missile barrages? That will remain to be seen... Just in the last 48 hours, things have been moving very quickly, changing almost on an hourly basis..."

02 Mar, 26 03:47 PM

Operation ‘Roaring Lion’: Israel Defense Forces Eliminates Senior Iranian Intelligence Officials, Strikes Tehran HQ

Senior members of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence were eliminated in the opening strike of Operation ‘Roaring Lion,’ carried out by the Israel Defense Forces. The action was based on precise intelligence inputs, according to Israeli authorities. Those killed include Sayed Yahya Hamidi, Deputy Minister of Intelligence for ‘Israel Affairs,’ who allegedly led terrorist activities targeting Jews, Western actors and regime opponents both within Iran and abroad, and Jalal Pour Hossein, head of the Espionage Division. Additional senior officials were also reported to have been eliminated in the operation. The Israeli Air Force also struck the Ministry’s headquarters in Tehran as part of the same operation.

02 Mar, 26 03:22 PM

Missile Threat in Tel Aviv: Residents Rush to Shelters as Sirens Sound

In Tel Aviv, Israel, amid escalating tensions and the threat of missile attacks, residents rush to the nearest shelter as soon as warning sirens sound. Authorities have built numerous shelters across the city to ensure civilian safety during emergencies. In older residential buildings that lack private bunkers, the government has provided access to designated public shelters. Citizens stay inside these secure facilities until officials declare the situation safe and normalcy is restored.

02 Mar, 26 02:55 PM

Israel Katz Says Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem Is Now Designated Target After Shelling

⁠Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, said that Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim ‌Qassem was now a “target for elimination”. At leaset 31 killed after Israeli jets bombed Lebanon, , after Hezbollah launched what it said was a rocket and drone attack against a military base near Haifa, in retaliation for the killing of Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei. Qassem succeeded Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated by Israel on September 27.

02 Mar, 26 02:39 PM

Iran Death Toll Rises to 555, Says Red Crescent

At least 555 people have been killed in US-Israeli attacks across Iran, said the Iranian Red Crescent Society, reported the news agency AFP.

02 Mar, 26 02:00 PM

At Least 35 Killed in Iran’s Fars Province

At least 35 people have been killed in US–Israel strikes on southern Iran’s Fars province, a local official told the Mehr news agency. The official said assessments were ongoing and further details would be released once authorities completed their review of the affected areas.

02 Mar, 26 01:51 PM

UK Clarifies Reports of US Military Using Cyprus Military Base to Attack Iran

British Foreign Minister Cooper told Times Radio that the US had not requested us to use a military base in Cyprus, where an unmanned drone strike hit a runway on Sunday night. She added ⁠that the ⁠Royal ⁠Air Force base at Akrotiri remained operational.

02 Mar, 26 01:35 PM

Terrorist Groups Plotting Attacks on US Citizens, Says US Embassy in Bahrain

The US embassy in Bahrain warned that some “terrorist groups' are attacking US citizens abroad. In a statement, the embassy encouraged US citizens to avoid hotels in Manama, saying they could be targeted. “Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Bahrain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning,” it added.

02 Mar, 26 01:03 PM

Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura Refinery Shuts Down After Drone Attack

Saudi Aramco has halted operations at its Ras Tanura refinery in Saudi Arabia after a drone strike in the area, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg.

02 Mar, 26 12:54 PM

Bomb Threats Trigger Panic in Delhi as Schools and Bank Receive Emails

A series of bomb threats to schools in the national capital, Delhi, shows no sign of stopping. On Monday morning, fresh chaos erupted when four schools and a bank in different parts of the city received bomb threat emails. Police and security agencies reached all locations and began search operations.

Between 8 am and 9.30 am, threatening emails were received by Axis Bank, Army Public School in Delhi Cantonment, Silwan Public School in Mayur Vihar, Mary Public School in Janakpuri, Rabia Girls School in Ballimaran and Statesman House on Barakhamba Road. The alerts triggered panic, and authorities were immediately notified. Bomb squads and police teams were deployed to each site.

02 Mar, 26 12:00 PM

Pakistan Stock Market Sees Biggest Fall in History as KSE-30 Plunges Nearly 10%

Pakistan’s stock market suffered its biggest drop in history today, with trading halted for an hour after a steep fall. Bloomberg reported that the Karachi Stock Exchange’s KSE-30 index fell nearly 10% in early trading. Markets worldwide also declined following the recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran.

The index, which closed at 168,062.17 points in the previous session, dropped to 152,916.77 points in early trade. At 11.30 am Indian time, it was trading at 157,690.93 points, down 10,371.24 points or 6.17%.

On Friday, the KSE-100 index had also fallen nearly 2% due to border clashes with Afghanistan. The index declined 3,081 points or 1.82% to 165,811.88 before recovering and closing at 168,062.17.

02 Mar, 26 11:48 AM

Security Forces Clashes With Pro-Khamenei Supporters Near US Embassy in Baghdad

Security forces in Baghdad clashed with supporters of pro-Khamenei groups near the entrance to the United States embassy on Sunday night, March 1, as protests against recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran escalated, killing Iran's Supreme Leader and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran, according to international media reports. Also Read | US F-15 Fighter Jet Crashes in Kuwait, Pilot Safe.

02 Mar, 26 11:28 AM

Iran Launches Heavy Drone and Missile Barrage on Bahrain, Kuwait and UAE

Intense drone and missile attacks launched by Iran targeted Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, March 2, according to reports and footage shared on social media. A vide circulating on social media appeared to show huge smoke emanating from due to explosion claimed to be from Bahrain. However, no information on injuries or casualties.

02 Mar, 26 10:42 AM

Iran Lunches Another Set of Ballistic Missiles Towards Israel

Iran on Monday, March 2, just launched another round of ballistic missiles toward Israel in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other members of his family. 

02 Mar, 26 09:49 AM

Iraq: Air Raid Attack in Baghdad's Jurf al-Sakhr

Air raid attack in Baghdad's Jurf al-Sakhr in the early hours of Monday, March 2, reported Al Jazeera, citing Iraqi security. However, no further information is available. According to reports, US fighter jets are striking Iranian proxy groups in Jurf al-Sakhr. 

02 Mar, 26 09:22 AM

Sensex Falls 1100, Nifty 330 As Stock Market Open In Red Amid Middle East Tensions

Sensex falls 1100, while Nifty 330 as stock markets open for the first time on Monday, March 2, since US-Israel's strikes on Iran, which has increase tensions in the Middle East. 

02 Mar, 26 09:14 AM

Crude Oil Prices Rise, Stock Markets Fall Amid Middle East Tensions

Crude oil prices have increased sharply on Monday, March 2, while the stock market hit hard due ongoing war in the Middle East. Brent Crude rose as much as 13% in Asia, while the international benchmark rose around 5%, at $76.48 per barrel, according to Midday Tokyo Time.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index down by 2%  and Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slip to 1.5%, respectively. US stocks which are traded before the regular market hours saw significant losses ahead of Wall Street. Futures tracking the benchmark S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite were both down about 0.7%.