LIVE UPDATES | 100 hours after US strikes on Iran: Over 1,000 dead; Iran says will not stop war until objectives are achieved

Mar 5, 2026 01:55 PM

UAE announces early spring break for schools and varsities amid war concerns

• The United Arab Emirates Government has announced early spring holidays for schools and universities due to the ongoing war situation related to Iran.
• As per the new decision, spring break will now run from March 9 to March 22, with classes set to resume on March 23.
• The holidays will apply to all public and private schools and universities, including both students and staff members.
• Earlier, the spring break was scheduled to take place from March 16 to March 29.
• Prior to announcing the early holidays, the government had also decided to continue online classes across the country until March 6.
• The move is seen as a precautionary step to ensure safety and smooth academic planning during the current regional tensions.

Mar 5, 2026 01:53 PM

Iran will not stop war until objectives are achieved, says General Kioumars Heydari

Iranian General Kioumars Heydari has said that Iran will not stop the ongoing conflict until it achieves its objectives.

He stated that the duration of the war does not matter to Iran, stressing that the country is prepared for a prolonged fight.

According to Tasnim News Agency, Heydari said Iran has earlier fought an eight-year-long war, indicating that the country is not afraid of a long conflict. He was referring to Iran’s experience during the Iran–Iraq War, which lasted from 1980 to 1988.

The Iranian general added that the war will end only when Iran achieves its targets.

He also warned that the enemy will ultimately regret its actions once Iran fulfills its military objective.

Mar 5, 2026 01:50 PM

US–Israel strikes hit 1,300 targets in Iran; 14 medical centres damaged, says Red Crescent

• Iran’s relief agency, the Red Crescent, has claimed that US and Israeli strikes have caused damage to several civilian areas across the country.
• According to the agency, more than 1,300 attacks have been recorded in Iran since Saturday.
• The strikes reportedly targeted 636 different locations across the country.
• Among these sites, at least 105 were civilian areas, raising concerns about the safety of non-combat zones.
• The Red Crescent said that 14 medical centres were also hit during the attacks.
• In addition, seven buildings belonging to the Red Crescent were damaged.
• The agency added that the attacks have affected 174 cities across Iran so far.
• Relief teams are continuing to assess the damage and provide assistance in the affected areas.

Mar 5, 2026 12:56 PM

Drone warning sirens heard in southern Israel: Report

Mar 5, 2026 12:55 PM

Mar 5, 2026 12:55 PM

US-Israeli forces attacked 105 civilian sites in Iran so far, says Red Crescent

Mar 5, 2026 12:55 PM

Iran’s participation in FIFA World Cup uncertain

Mar 5, 2026 12:53 PM

Water and electricity supply disrupted in several parts of Iran

Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has stated that water and electricity supply has been disrupted in several parts of the country due to attacks by the United States and Israel. The minister said restoration work is ongoing in affected areas. Authorities are working continuously to repair the damaged infrastructure. Efforts are being made to ensure that essential services are restored as quickly as possible. Abbas Aliabadi urged citizens to use water and electricity carefully during this period. He asked people to avoid unnecessary consumption until normal supply is fully restored.

Mar 5, 2026 12:52 PM

Mar 5, 2026 11:59 AM

America test-fires ‘Doomsday’ Minuteman III Nuclear Missile

The United States tested a nuclear-capable missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The missile, called LGM-30 Minuteman III, is often referred to as a “doomsday missile” because it can carry nuclear weapons and forms a crucial part of the US nuclear deterrence strategy.

The missile was launched toward a target area in the Pacific Ocean near the Marshall Islands and successfully hit its designated target after traveling thousands of km.

The Minuteman III was first deployed in 1970. The United States currently maintains around 400 of these missiles across three Air Force bases. The missile has a range of about 13,000 km and can carry multiple nuclear warheads designed to strike different targets.

Each warhead is estimated to be about 20 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II.

US officials said the launch was part of a routine test and had no direct connection to the ongoing tensions involving Iran and Israel.

Mar 5, 2026 11:46 AM

Pentagon identifies two more US soldiers killed in Kuwait drone attack

The Pentagon has released the identities of two more American soldiers who were killed in a drone attack in Kuwait City on Sunday amid escalating tensions in the region.

According to the US Department of Defense, the deceased soldiers have been identified as 54-year-old Robert Marjan and 45-year-old Jeffrey O’Brien.

The Pentagon had earlier confirmed the identities of four other service members who were killed in the same incident, releasing their details on Tuesday.

Mar 5, 2026 11:45 AM

Israel says it destroyed Iranian missile launcher in Qom

Mar 5, 2026 11:44 AM

Stranded passengers begin returning home

• Passengers stranded in Dubai for the past five days have started returning home as flight operations gradually resume.
• Flights to several international destinations, including Ireland, Bulgaria and Australia, have begun operating again.
• Dubai Airports announced that a limited number of flights resumed from Monday evening, with priority given to passengers who already had confirmed bookings.
• Thousands of international travellers had been stranded after airports across the region temporarily shut down and several flights were cancelled due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
• Dubai, located in the United Arab Emirates, is one of the Middle East’s largest tourism and business hubs.
• Dubai International Airport is among the world’s busiest airports and serves as the main hub for Emirates.

Mar 5, 2026 11:43 AM

Saudi Arabia intercepts drone Near Al-Jouf, foils multiple UAV attempts

Mar 5, 2026 11:42 AM

Gunfire echoes across Beirut as residents warn of possible Israeli airstrikes

Residents in Beirut fired gunshots into the air overnight in an attempt to alert neighbours about the possibility of Israeli airstrikes, as fears of an attack spread across the Lebanese capital.

Witnesses reported hearing continuous gunfire through the night. According to local accounts, the shots were fired deliberately to warn people of a potential strike by Israel Defense Forces.

Mar 5, 2026 11:40 AM

Mar 5, 2026 11:40 AM

Satellite images reveal heavy damage at Iran’s Kermanshah Missile Base after strikes

New satellite images have revealed extensive damage to a missile facility in northern Iran following recent attacks amid the escalating regional conflict.

The images show significant destruction at the Kermanshah Missile Base, located near the city of Kermanshah. According to the visual evidence, several buildings within the base appear to have been heavily damaged or completely destroyed.

The satellite footage also indicates that entry points leading to underground sections of the facility were severely affected in the strikes. These underground structures are believed to be used for missile storage and operational infrastructure.

Analysts reviewing the images said the damage suggests the attacks targeted key installations within the base. However, Iranian authorities have not yet released an official statement detailing the extent of the destruction or possible casualties.

Mar 5, 2026 11:39 AM

Qatar Airways to operate relief flights from Muscat and Riyadh for stranded passengers

Qatar Airways has announced that it will operate special relief flights from Muscat and Riyadh starting today to assist passengers stranded due to ongoing regional tensions and disruptions to air travel.

According to the airline, the special flights are intended to help affected travellers reach their destinations after flight operations across parts of the region were interrupted.

However, the airline confirmed that its regular flights from Doha will remain suspended for the time being. Authorities have kept Qatar’s airspace closed amid the current security situation.

Officials said that normal flight services from Doha will resume only after the country’s airspace is reopened and aviation operations return to normal.

The relief flights are part of efforts to manage the travel disruptions caused by the ongoing regional crisis and to ensure that stranded passengers can continue their journeys safely.

Mar 5, 2026 11:38 AM

Mar 5, 2026 11:37 AM

US submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, several sailors dead

An Iranian naval warship returning from India was reportedly sunk in an attack by the United States near Sri Lanka on Wednesday, leaving dozens of sailors dead and several others injured.

According to information shared by Sri Lankan authorities, the Iranian vessel IRIS Dena was struck and sunk close to Sri Lankan waters. Initial reports indicate that at least 87 Iranian naval personnel lost their lives in the attack.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said an American submarine operating in the Indian Ocean targeted the Iranian ship using torpedoes, leading to its destruction.

Sri Lanka’s navy launched a rescue operation soon after the incident and managed to pull 32 injured sailors from the sea. The rescued personnel were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Officials said around 180 sailors were on board the warship at the time of the attack. Search and rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate those still missing.

The vessel had recently participated in the 2026 International Fleet Review held in Visakhapatnam and was on its return journey to Iran when the attack occurred.

Sri Lankan authorities told Al Jazeera that a distress message was received from the vessel between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. local time on Wednesday. At the time of the emergency call, the ship was approximately 40 nautical miles

Mar 5, 2026 11:35 AM

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