TEHRAN, March 2 (KUNA) -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani affirmed on Monday that his country would not negotiate with the US, holding Washington responsible for dragging the region into chaos. Larijani wrote on his account on the X platform that "Donald Trump has»»»

IDF Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir confirmed that Israel will commence an offensive military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This comes after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward Haifa and central Israel, prompting Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed Mohammed Raad, the »»»

IDF Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir confirmed that Israel will commence an offensive military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This comes after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward Haifa and central Israel, prompting Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed Mohammed Raad, the »»»

Oil prices surged on Monday and shares slid as military conflict in the Middle East looked set to last weeks, threatening to upend a global economic recovery and perhaps reignite inflation. Brent jumped 6.4% to $77.57 a barrel, though it had briefly topped $82.00 at one stage, while US crude climbe»»»

Reza Sayah FRANCE 24 correspondant in Tehran has more.»»»

Mehran Kamrava, Professor of Governement, Georgetown University Qatar, is with us.»»»

Ellie Geranmayeh, senior policy fellow and deputy head of the Middle East and North Africa programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations, is our guest.»»»

Iran "will not negotiate with the United States", Ali Larijani, the head of Tehran's Supreme National Security Council said on Monday. In a post on X, Larijani denied media reports that Iranian officials had sought to initiate talks with the Trump administration following a wave of US-Israeli strik»»»

Lebanon's Iran‑backed Hezbollah militant group said on Monday it launched rockets and drones at Israel overnight in retaliation for the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel retaliated by launching strikes against Lebanon's capital city of Beirut. Follow our liveblog»»»

The US announced on Sunday the destruction of the Iranian Guards' headquarters and the death of three US soldiers, the first casualties linked to Iran's retaliation for Israeli-American strikes in which Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. US Central Command, or CENTCOM, annou»»»

Since the start of Operation Epic Fury early Saturday, the United States and Israel have targeted dozens of military storage sites, command and control facilities, and naval vessels in Iran, including the missile storage site targeted above. Screenshot courtesy U.S. Central Command/X March 1 (UPI) »»»

An Iranian TV channel has reportedly been "hacked" by a pro-US/pro-Israel cyber attackers amidst the ongoing conflict with Tehran. It features a 36-second video clip showing an Iranian television channel, reportedly IRIB TV3 (typically broadcasting football events), suddenly interrupted by a split-»»»

Flight operations across the UAE remain suspended on Monday as multiple regional airspace closures continue to disrupt schedules, authorities and airlines confirmed. Also Read: US, Israel war with Iran enters Day 3 as tensions escalate, UAE stays alertThe General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) sai»»»

A fee will be charged from pilgrims under a decision adopted by the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. The muftiyat commented on the new measure. It is noted that during the People’s Kurultai held in December 2024, participants appealed to the president to consider raising salaries for»»»

India is set to face renewed oil price volatility and increased macroeconomic headwinds as tensions around Iran intensify, following Israeli and US air strikes over the weekend, and what appears to be an Iranian attack on an oil tanker, north of Khasab Port in the Gulf, the Palau registered Sk»»»

European leaders called for de-escalation of the growing conflict in the Middle East and scrambled to assess security risks on March 1 after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Israel on March»»»

European leaders called for de-escalation of the growing conflict in the Middle East and scrambled to assess security risks on March 1 after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Israel on March»»»

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The Serbian embassy building in Tehran was damaged in airstrikes on Iran in the morning on March 1, but no injuries were reported, according to public broadcaster RTS. A military base located near the embassy was among the»»»

Hungarian researchers have achieved a breakthrough in battery technology with a patented product that is now ready for scaled-up manufacturing, former president Janos Ader announced at a conference on February 26. The technology, dubbed ONLi, developed by Hungarian startup Edortech Ltd., »»»

Following the US attack, US President Donald Trump announced that he had three candidates in mind to lead Iran. "I have three very good choices." the New York Times quoted the US leader as saying. He declined to reveal whom he had in mind. "I won’t be revealing them now. Let’s get the job done firs»»»

PARIS, France — Two major shipping groups on Saturday suspended navigation through the Gulf as conflict flared between the United States, Israel and Iran, piling onto a growing maritime slowdown in the region.The announcements came as Iran's Revolutionary Guards had warned several ships that the St»»»

AMMAN — Commercial exports (re-exports) from Zarqa totalled JD32.6 million in February, with 270 certificates of origin issued, the head of the Zarqa Chamber of Commerce, Hussein Shraim, reported on Sunday.This marks a 4.12 per cent decline from January, when re-exports amounted to around JD34 mill»»»

Three-time world wrestling champion and Olympic medalist Aisuluu Tynybekova became a mother. She announced the news on social media. «There are three of us now,» she wrote. The athlete also thanked everyone for their congratulations. Judging by the photo she posted, the couple welcomed a baby boy. »»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that progress had been made in assembling an international anti-gang force for Haiti, raising hopes that improved security could allow long-delayed elections to go ahead this year. Yet with armed groups controlling much of the capital, the prospec»»»

The head of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, Abdulaziz kary Zakirov, addressed pilgrims staying in Saudi Arabia regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East. «The situation in the Middle East is currently tense, and flights organized for the holy pilgrimage have been canc»»»

Fatemeh Shams watched with bated breath as her native country came under military attack from the US and Israel over the weekend. Living in the US since 2009, she is among Iranian-American exiles who have opposed the Tehran regime from afar, and so she does not mourn the death of Supreme Leader Aya»»»

Share: By Laila Bassam, Yomna Ehab and Nayera Abdallah Photo –Hezbollah supporters rally in solidarity with Iran, after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir BEIRUT, March 2 (Reuters) – Israel carried»»»

Quito, Ecuador: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived at Carondelet Palace in Quito, welcomed via an official reception ceremony, during which the national anthems of the UAE and the Republic of Ecuador were performed. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Za»»»

By Mohammad Al-Baddah PARIS, March 1 (KUNA) -- The French and Kuwait militaries commemorated the 35th anniversary of "Operation Desert Storm" at Parc Andre Citroen city park in Paris on Sunday.Attending the ceremony were senior military officers and diplomats from both sides, as well as US diplomat»»»

Iranian state media have confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the ongoing joint US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic. Multiple news agencies, including Tasnim, Mehr, and Press TV, announced early on Sunday that the 86-year-old leader had been “martyred” in the attac»»»

The regional as well as the global scene is no longer merely drifting toward conflict; it is accelerating into a new and dangerous phase of open confrontation. The military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on 28 February 2026 marked a watershed moment in an already frag»»»

Russia has delivered critical humanitarian aid to Madagascar, including around 60 tons of food, to support relief efforts after two consecutive cyclones, the Russian Embassy in the island nation has reported. Last month, Madagascar was struck by two powerful tropical systems, Gezani and Fytia, in q»»»

NEW YORK: Eight countries that are part of the OPEC+ announced Sunday they will boost production of crude as US and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Iran and the country responded with retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military installations around the Gulf, disrupting oil shipment»»»

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett listen as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union last Tuesday. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 1 (UPI) »»»

The killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an attack by the United States and Israel has triggered sharp reactions across the world as leaders warn of escalation and regional instability. Here is how several countries, global bodies and prominent groups have responded to Khamenei’s killi»»»

In the clear blue skies above Abu Dhabi, white contrails streak high above the sand-coloured villas and well-watered gardens. These are no incoming Dreamliners or Airbuses bringing in the next manifest of tourists and guest workers. They are incoming ballistic missiles, launched by the Emirates' gi»»»

Agencies The giant Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade fair for telecoms kicks off for its 20th annual edition in Barcelona on Monday, with firms racing to pump AI into their systems even as debate rages over the technology’s regulation. Around 109,000 business attendees will walk the halls of the co»»»

HH the Amir also received calls from Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, who affirmed their countries’ full solidarity with Qatar and support for all measures aimed at enhancing i»»»

QNA Djibouti Ambassador of Qatar to Djibouti HE Dr. Rashid bin Shafi Al Marri participated in a meeting between President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh and the ambassadors of Arab and Islamic countries accredited to Djibouti.The meeting was also attended by Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs »»»

Since the start of Operation Epic Fury early Saturday, the United States and Israel have targeted dozens of military storage sites, command and control facilities, and naval vessels in Iran, including the missile storage site targeted above. Screenshot courtesy U.S. Central Command/X March 1 (UPI) »»»

ABU DHABI, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- UAE President Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa discussed the military escalation in the region, which was undermining regional and international peace and security.The two leaders condemned the Iranian attacks on the UAE and Bahrain»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received on Saturday a telephone call from Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh. During the call, Al-Sheikh condemned Iran's attack that targeted Kuwait and the region's states, affirming the»»»

Dubai has confirmed that the sounds heard in various areas across the emirate were the result of successful air defence interception operations. In a statement carried by the Government of Dubai Media Office, authorities said the relevant teams continue to monitor the situation and take the necessa»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Sunday a phone call from HE President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. At the outset of the call, HE the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania emphasized Mauritania's solidarity and full s»»»

WASHINGTON, March 1 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that nine Iranian Naval ships have been destroyed and sunk."I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important. We are going after the rest," Trump said i»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team held an emergency online coordination meeting, chaired by Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Head of the Team, in response to ongoing regional developments and their w»»»

Dubai: Qatar has extended remote working arrangements for government employees, citing current regional developments, in a move aimed at safeguarding public safety and ensuring business continuity. The Council of Ministers Secretariat General said in a statement that the decision, which follows an »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Sunday from the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. At the outset of the call, HE the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia inquired about the situation in the State of Qa»»»

So far, 23 out of a total of 28 regional directorates of the Interior Ministry have had their directors replaced, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told Nova Television on Sunday. “The remaining ones will stay in office for the time being,” he added. The minister said there is a plan in place»»»