The Peninsula 1m

Qatar, regional states, US condemn Iranian missile and drone attacks: Joint Statement

Doha, Qatar: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America strongly condemn the indiscriminate and reckless attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran using missiles and drones against sovereign territories across the region. It said that thes»»»

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Gulf News 5m

Gulf countries and US unite against Iranian aggression

Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, the UAE, and the United States have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the indiscriminate missile and drone attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran against sovereign territories in the region, according to the Qatar News Age»»»

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Sputnik 17m

Moscow in Constant Contact With Leadership of Iran - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is in constant contact with the leadership of Iran, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "I can say that we are in constant contact with the Iranian leadership. And we are discussing the situation around this country," Peskov told reporters. Russia also continue»»»

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UPI 30m

Israeli military attacks Hezbollah in Lebanon - UPI.com

A damaged apartment in a building following an Israeli airstrike in Al Jamous, in Dahieh, southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday, March 2, 2026. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA March 1 (UPI) -- The Israeli military was attacking Hezbollah targets in neighboring Lebanon, amid worries that its war w»»»

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Gulf News 38m

Iran war widens: Iranian-backed militias and Hezbollah join the conflict - What to know

DUBAI: The war between Iran and the United States and Israel expanded sharply on Monday, drawing in Iranian-backed militias and Hezbollah as airstrikes intensified, regional oil infrastructure came under attack and casualties mounted across multiple countries. Iran and allied militias launched miss»»»

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UPI 1h

Kuwait: Several U.S. military planes crash; all crew members survived - UPI.com

Kuwait said Monday that several U.S. fighter jets have crashed. File Photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz/U.S. Air Force March 2 (UPI) -- Several U.S. military aircraft crashed in Kuwait on Monday, as Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. targets across the Middle East. The number o»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel, Hezbollah trade fire: latest developments in Iran war

Israel and Hezbollah traded fire on Monday, while President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of U.S. service members and said the war with Iran could last for weeks. The European Union has warned of the cost to the Middle East of a long war, and said it was reinforcing its naval mission in t»»»

Naharnet 1h

Israel kills 31 in Lebanon, vows to expand strikes after Hezbollah fire

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran's supreme leader. Israel's military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a "heavy price" afte»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Israel Kills 31 in Lebanon, Vows to Expand Strikes after Hezbollah Fire

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran's supreme leader. Israel's military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a "heavy price" afte»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Israel kills 31 in Lebanon, vows to expand strikes after Hezbollah fire

Beirut: Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. Israel’s military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a “heavy pri»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

China's Leaders Gather for Key Strategy Session as Challenges Grow

China's leaders are set to unveil strategies to confront challenges that include sluggish consumption, a shrinking population and shifting geopolitical landscapes when they gather in Beijing this week for the annual Two Sessions political meeting. Thousands of delegates from across China will conve»»»

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BNE 3h

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

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BNE 3h

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

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BNE 3h

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

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BNE 3h

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

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BNE 3h

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

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BNE 3h

India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

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BNE 3h

UPDATE: IDF Chief announces offensive campaign against Hezbollah as Lebanon enters Israel-Iran war

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 »»»

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BNE 3h

UPDATE: IDF Chief announces offensive campaign against Hezbollah as Lebanon enters Israel-Iran war

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 »»»

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France24 4h

Khamenei transition process starts, Trump threatens Iran with force

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

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France24 4h

Khamenei killed: Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes

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.»»»

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France24 4h

US destroys Iranian forces' HQ, first American casualties: key developments from strikes on Iran

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»»»

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France24 4h

Dubai influencers stunned by Iranian strikes

Influencers gone to Dubai for its luxurious lifestyle are now watching, helpless and sometimes shocked, as Iran attacks the Gulf countries, retaliating against the large-scale Israeli-American air strikes operation that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Al Khamenei. Since Saturday, many expatria»»»

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France24 4h

War in Middle East: Tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz as tankers caught in crossfire

At least three oil tankers sailing near the Strait of Hormuz came under fire Sunday as hundreds of vessels dropped anchor outside the narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Tehran said it has closed navigation through the strait, used to transport a fifth of the world's oil exports»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Iran TV 'hacked' by Trump, Netanyahu — then blackout: Report

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-»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

VAR powers extended to include second yellow cards and corner checks

PA Media/dpa London Video assistant referee (VAR) powers have been extended by football’s lawmakers. Using VAR to check corners will be an option for competitions from this summer, while the core VAR protocol has now been widened to cover second yellow cards and cards awarded to the wrong team. The»»»

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BNE 5h

Anti-Israel, US, protests break out across Pakistan

Protests have erupted across Pakistan in response to the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei in an air strike on Tehran on February 28, local media Dawn reports. At least 10 people have been reported dead after clashes near the heavily protected US consulate in the port city of Karachi, but»»»

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BNE 5h

India braces for oil shock as Iran fallout begins

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»»»

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BNE 5h

Beijing and Moscow urge immediate halt to Iran strikes, return to dialogue

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation on March 1 with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov at Moscow’s request, as Beijing and Moscow responded to US and Israeli strikes on Iran. According to XINH»»»

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BNE 5h

The risks to Europe from a broader Middle East conflict

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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BNE 5h

Iraqis call for march to 'uproot' US embassy in Baghdad

Groups linked to Iraq's Islamic Resistance factions have called for a mass gathering aimed at storming the US embassy in Baghdad on the evening of March 1, 964 Network reported. A body calling itself the "Central Popular C»»»

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BNE 5h

The risks to Europe from a broader Middle East conflict

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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Sputnik 5h

Israeli Army Announces Beginning of Strikes Against Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon

The Israeli army has announced the beginning of strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Earlier, the army reported air raid sirens sounding in several areas of northern Israel after having detected projectiles fired from Lebanon. "In response to Hezbollah's projectile fire toward the State of»»»

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France24 6h

US hails progress on Haiti's anti-gang force, but elections face steep hurdles

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»»»

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UPI 6h

Israeli military attacks Hezbollah in Lebanon - UPI.com

March 1 (UPI) -- The Israeli military was attacking Hezbollah targets in neighboring Lebanon, amid worries that its war with the United States against Iran may escalate and spill across the region. The Israel Defense Forces announced its military offensive hours after sirens triggered by projectile»»»

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BBC 6h

Hopes and fears as US Iranians take to streets after toppling of supreme leader

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»»»

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RT 9h

Iran confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead

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»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Escalation as strategy or geopolitical dilemma? The Gulf at the heart of global shifts

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»»»

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BBC 11h

Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

MWC: Tech sovereignty push meets AI fever

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

Al Muraikhi and Armenian deputy FM lay stress on halt to escalation, return to talks

QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call from Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan on Sunday. During the call, the two sides reviewed developments in the military escalation in the region, its serious implications f»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

More blasts rock Gulf states as Iran targets US assets

Agencies More explosions have been heard across the Gulf states, and at least three people have been killed in the United Arab Emirates as Iran carries out attacks in retaliation for strikes by the United States and Israel that killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other top offici»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Prime Minister receives call from Dutch Foreign Minister

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received on Sunday a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE David van Weel. The call discussed the developments of the military escalation in the reg»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Prime Minister receives call from Dutch Prime Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call today from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE David van Weil. During the calls, they discussed the developments of the military »»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Norwegian Prime Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call today from Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway HE Jonas Gahr Støre. During the calls, they discussed the developments of the military escalation in the re»»»

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Al Manar 15h

Yemen’s Al-Houthi Offers Condolences on Martyrdom of Imam Khamenei: A Profound Loss to the Islamic World

Sayyed Abdulmalik Badreddine Al-Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, extended his deepest condolences following the martyrdom of Imam Sayyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, describing the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution as “a great divine scholar, guide of the revolution, and a noble mart»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 15h

Caretaker Minister Dechev Says 23 of 28 Interior Ministry Regional Directors Replaced ahead of Elections

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»»»

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Albanian Daily News 15h

EU Voices Concern after Violence Erupts at Albania Opporsition Protest

The European Union has expressed concern following incidents of violence, including the use of Molotov cocktails, during the fifth national protest organized by Albania’s opposition in the capital on Saturday. In a statement issued through the office of the Delegation of the European Union to Alban»»»

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Gulf News 15h

UAE President and Norwegian Prime Minister discuss implications of regional escalation in phone call

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway, during which they discussed the serious implications of the military escalation in the region, which threatens regional and international securit»»»

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Al Majalla 16h

Opposing the Iranian regime and welcoming the bombs aren't the same thing

Donald Trump’s direct plea to the Iranian people that ‘the hour of your freedom is at hand’ at the start of the major military campaign reveals more about the American president’s assumptions about the Iranian people more than how they will respond to his zero hour statement. Trump said: “When we a»»»

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