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06:36 PM, Mar 09 2026
Israel launches fresh large-scale airstrikes on Iran
Israel has launched a new wave of large-scale airstrikes targeting multiple locations in Iran, according to the Israeli military.
The Israeli Defense Forces said the attacks are part of a “wide-scale” aerial operation aimed at infrastructure linked to the Iranian regime. Airstrikes were reported in several areas, including the capital Tehran, the central city of Isfahan, and parts of southern Iran.
The Israeli military stated that multiple cities were targeted simultaneously as part of the new wave of strikes. It claimed that the attacks are specifically aimed at facilities and infrastructure connected to the Iranian government.
Officials said the operation is ongoing, and further details about the scale of the damage or possible casualties have not yet been confirmed.
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06:35 PM, Mar 09 2026
France releases $6.9 million in aid for Lebanon
France has released $6.9 million in emergency humanitarian aid for Lebanon amid the rapidly deteriorating situation in the country and has called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said that conditions in Lebanon have worsened significantly over the past week due to heavy bombardment by Israel. According to local health authorities, nearly 400 persons have been killed in the recent attacks.
Barrot stated that France has approved approximately $6.9 million in emergency assistance for humanitarian organisations operating in Lebanon to support relief efforts. In addition to financial aid, France is also dispatching around 20 tonne of additional humanitarian supplies, which are expected to arrive in Lebanon the following day.
The French foreign minister added that France is in continuous contact with both Lebanese and Israeli authorities in an effort to prevent further escalation and to push for an immediate ceasefire.
France has also urged the international community to take urgent steps to address the humanitarian crisis and stabilise the situation in the region.
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05:07 PM, Mar 09 2026
Iran denies launching missiles toward Turkey, Cyprus and Azerbaijan
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05:06 PM, Mar 09 2026
One killed in Iranian missile strike in Israel; war death toll rises to 11
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05:05 PM, Mar 09 2026
Lebanon postpones parliamentary elections by two years amid Israel–Hezbollah conflict
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05:04 PM, Mar 09 2026
83 children killed in Lebanon in seven days
At least 83 children have lost their lives in Lebanon over the past week as fighting between Hezbollah and Israel continues to intensify, the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF said in a statement.
According to UNICEF, the rising hostilities have also left 254 children injured during the same period.
The agency said that since the latest phase of the conflict began on March 2, more than 10 children have been killed on average each day, while nearly 36 children are being wounded daily due to the ongoing violence.
UNICEF also warned that the worsening situation has triggered large-scale displacement across the country. The fighting has forced nearly 700,000 people to flee their homes, including around 200,000 children.
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04:26 PM, Mar 09 2026
Operations at Bahrain airport suspended
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04:25 PM, Mar 09 2026
Dubai parks and resorts also closed as precaution
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04:25 PM, Mar 09 2026
BAPS temple in Abu Dhabi shut
BASP Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi will remain closed until further notice as a precautionary measure.
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04:24 PM, Mar 09 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday reaffirmed Moscow’s “unwavering support” for Iran as tensions continue to escalate in the conflict involving the United States and its allies. He also congratulated Mojtoba Khamenei on his appointment as the new Supreme Leader of iran, saying he was confident that Khamenei would continue his father's work "with honour".
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04:17 PM, Mar 09 2026
Toll in Israel rises to 11; UK PM Starmer calls for de-escalation in Iran
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03:01 PM, Mar 09 2026
Protests erupt in New York against US strikes on iran
Protesters in New York City demonstrated against the attacks on Iran being carried out by the United States and Israel. The protesters demanded that the strikes be stopped immediately and called for an end to the war.
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02:58 PM, Mar 09 2026
China has said it opposes any attempt to target Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly appointed leader of Iran. Beijing described his appointment as an internal matter for Iran and called on other countries to respect Iran’s sovereignty.
A spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry said that interference in another country’s internal affairs should not be allowed under any circumstances. He added that Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity must be respected.
China’s remarks came after warnings that the new Iranian leader could become a target following the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, during earlier strikes linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Beijing has also urged all sides to avoid further escalation and work toward maintaining peace and stability in the region.
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02:58 PM, Mar 09 2026
Over 600 Israelis return home on flydubai repatriation flights
Two direct flights operated by flydubai brought back 603 Israeli passengers who had been stranded in Dubai. The flights landed at Ben Gurion Airport as part of a repatriation effort, the Israel Airports Authority told The Times of Israel.
The operation is being coordinated by the Israel Ministry of Transportation and aims to bring back thousands of Israelis. Many were stuck after airports in the United Arab Emirates were closed due to missile and drone attacks by Iran.
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02:57 PM, Mar 09 2026
China welcomes Iran Supreme Leader's appointment, condemns Israel threat
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01:45 PM, Mar 09 2026
Iran state TV suggests Mojtaba Khamenei injured in ongoing war
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11:13 AM, Mar 09 2026
Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf nations
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Iran over recent attacks targeting the kingdom and other Gulf nations, describing the actions as “reprehensible,” according to a statement from the Saudi Foreign Ministry.
In the statement posted on the ministry’s official X account, Riyadh reiterated its firm rejection of what it called Iranian aggression against Saudi Arabia and its regional partners.
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04:44 PM, Mar 08 2026
UAE intercepts 221 of 238 Iranian ballistic missiles, over 1,300 drones shot down
Since the beginning of what authorities in the United Arab Emirates described as Iranian aggression, a total of 238 ballistic missiles have been detected, according to official figures.
Out of these, 221 missiles were intercepted and destroyed, while 15 fell into the sea. Two missiles landed within the country’s territory, officials said.
Authorities also reported the detection of 1,422 drones launched from Iran during the same period. Of these, 1,342 were intercepted, while 80 drones fell inside the UAE.
In addition, eight cruise missiles were detected and all of them were successfully destroyed, officials added.
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03:54 PM, Mar 08 2026
Smoke shrouds Tehran after oil dipots struck
The sky over Tehran, the capital of Iran, was covered in thick smoke on Sunday morning, hours after Israeli strikes targeted oil facilities in the city.
According to Fars News Agency, the strikes carried out on Saturday hit four oil storage facilities and an oil production transfer centre located in Tehran and Alborz Province. The report said four tanker drivers working at the centre were killed in the attack.
The strikes triggered massive fires, with pillars of flames lighting up the night sky. It appeared to be the first time a civilian industrial facility has been targeted during the ongoing conflict.
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03:41 PM, Mar 08 2026
2nd Pak national killed by missile debris in Dubai
A Pakistani driver was killed overnight in Dubai after debris from an aerial interception hit a vehicle, authorities said on Sunday. The incident marks the second death involving a Pakistani national in the city in recent days, according to Associated Press.
Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, expressed sorrow over the deaths of the two Pakistani nationals in Dubai.
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03:02 PM, Mar 08 2026
19 people killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanese town
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06:34 PM, Mar 07 2026
Iran says it will respond to aggression from US bases
An aide to Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will not target countries in the region if they do not cooperate with the United States.
The deputy head of the Iranian president’s office said Tehran would not bow to pressure and warned that Iran’s armed forces would respond strongly to any attacks launched from US military bases in the region.
Clarifying the president’s earlier statement, the official added that Iran would retaliate against any aggression linked to American bases located in neighbouring countries.
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06:14 PM, Mar 07 2026
Jordan accuses Iran of targeting key sites
Jordan has accused Iran of attacking targets inside the country, saying 119 missiles and drones were launched in the past week. Military spokesman Mustafa Hayari said Jordan’s air defences intercepted 108 of them. He added that the weapons were aimed at key locations in Jordan and were not just flying over the country.
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05:34 PM, Mar 07 2026
16 killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said 16 people had been killed in Israeli attacks in the last 24 hours in Nabi Chit. A spokesperson told Reuters the toll included people killed in strikes throughout Friday (March 6, 2026) as well as during intense overnight bombardment, and that it was expected to rise further.
Two security sources told Reuters that three army troops were among the dead.
Israeli strikes have killed more than 200 people across Lebanon, and orders to evacuate have displaced around 3,00,000 people, only a third of whom are now living in government shelters.
-With inputs from agencies
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05:33 PM, Mar 07 2026
Trump warns Iran would be 'hit very hard' on Saturday
US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would be “hit very hard” on Saturday and suggested Washington could expand the range of potential targets.
“Today Iran will be hit very hard! Under serious consideration for complete destruction and certain death, because of Iran's bad behavior, are areas and groups of people that were not considered for targeting up until this moment in time,” he wrote on Truth Social.
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05:31 PM, Mar 07 2026
UAE intercepts 15 missiles, 119 drones in attack
At least 16 ballistic missiles and 121 drones were launched at the United Arab Emirates on Saturday
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05:29 PM, Mar 07 2026
Fresh Iran strikes at Dubai airport shortly after apology, flight operations hit
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05:03 PM, Mar 07 2026
‘Iran is the loser of the Middle East’: Trump
In a post on his social networking site -- Truth Social -- U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran the “loser of the Middle East,” and said it had surrendered to its neighbours. This follows a recorded statement by Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, who apologised to Iran’s Gulf neighbours.
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04:59 PM, Mar 07 2026
US to deploy third aircraft carrier to Middle East as it signals prolonged Iran war
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04:10 PM, Mar 07 2026
Bahrain airspace closure halts airport operations
In a post on X, the airport said: “Flight operations at Bahrain International Airport remain temporarily suspended due to Bahraini airspace closure. Operations will resume once the airspace is safely reopened.”
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03:20 PM, Mar 07 2026
Iran President issues apology for attacks on neighbours, defies US demands to surrender
Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, on Saturday apologised to neighbouring countries for the recent attacks as the regional conflict continues to escalate. He said Tehran has no intention of invading other nations, even as tensions with Israel and the United States have intensified.
In a televised address, Pezeshkian said Iran’s temporary leadership council had decided to stop attacks on neighbouring countries and suspend missile launches. However, he added that Iran would respond if any of those countries carried out attacks against it.
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03:18 PM, Mar 07 2026
US embassy in Jerusalem organises transport for American citizens leaving Israel
The United States Embassy in Jerusalem is arranging bus transport to Taba in Egypt for American citizens who need help leaving Israel, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
The embassy shared the update on X and also posted an online form for people seeking assistance.
The move is meant to help US nationals leave safely and in an organised manner amid the ongoing regional tensions. It will allow them to travel to Egypt while authorities continue to monitor the situation and provide guidance during the journey.
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01:32 PM, Mar 07 2026
Dubai airport temporarily suspends flight operations in view of passengers safety
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12:45 PM, Mar 07 2026
Arab League to hold a meeting on Sunday over Iran attacks
The foreign ministers of the Arab League will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday to discuss Iranian attacks on several of the group's members, the bloc's assistant secretary-general told AFP.
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12:41 PM, Mar 07 2026
Explosions rock Iran’s capital Tehran, US warns bombing will intensify
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a television interview that the "biggest bombing campaign" of the war was still to come.
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12:37 PM, Mar 07 2026
80 Israeli fighter jets carried out overnight strikes across Iran overnight
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE UPDATES | Iran has said it is fighting the ongoing conflict out of compulsion and not by choice. During a press briefing on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that the war had been forced upon the country.
Responding to questions about the possibility of mediation for a ceasefire, Baghaei said it would be inappropriate to discuss such matters at the moment. He noted that military confrontation is currently underway and that Iran’s focus remains on defending the country rather than engaging in other discussions.
Baghaei maintained that Iran did not initiate the conflict and is fighting solely to protect itself. He also rejected allegations that Iran had launched attacks on neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Cyprus and Azerbaijan.
According to him, no attacks were launched from Iranian territory toward these countries in the past week.
Meanwhile, a report by The Times of Israel claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has been injured. The report said Mojtaba Khamenei was declared Iran’s new Supreme Leader late Sunday night.
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- With inputs from agencies
