Israel launches wave of strikes on south Lebanon, hits key bridge
Israel said it struck "Hezbollah" targets in south Lebanon on Sunday shortly after the military was ordered to destroy bridges allegedly used by the Iran-backed group across the Litani River. Lebanese official media reported Israeli raids in several areas of the south, while an AFP correspondent sa»»»
Iran vows to hit regional water infrastructure if attacked
Paris: Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but Iran has threatened to target desalination plants after it said its own water and energy infrastructure had sustained damage in the ongoing war with Israel and the US. What has Iran said?Iran's military renewed its threats on Sunday again»»»
Iran Will Completely Close Strait of Hormuz If US Attacks Energy Facilities - Headquarters
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - If the United States attacks power plants in Iran, Tehran will completely close the Strait of Hormuz until the plants are back to work, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters, said on Sunday. "If the US threats against Iranian power plants are»»»
Gargash says Iran aggression drives stronger GCC security and partnerships
Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said Iran’s brutal aggression against GCC countries carries profound geopolitical implications and reinforces the centrality of the Iranian threat in Gulf strategic thinking. He added that the country’s handling of crises of»»»
Scholars Pay Tribute to Imam Khamenei in Baghdad, Renew Pledge to Resistance - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Scholars Pay Tribute to Imam Khamenei in Baghdad, Renew Pledge to Resistance 22-03-2026 16:33 PM Supreme Leader Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei ad»»»
Iran Has Fired 400 Missiles at Israel, 92% Intercepted since Start of War
Israel's military said on Sunday that Iran had fired more than 400 ballistic missiles at Israel since the start of the Middle East war, with around 92 percent of them intercepted. The figures were announced a day after Iranian missiles struck two towns in southern Israel, leaving around 175 people »»»
Casualties as Iran Missiles Hit Tel Aviv, Surrounding Areas: Videos
Israeli casualties were reported on Sunday as Iran fired barrages of missiles towards the Zionist entity’s center. Israeli media reported on Sunday afternoon several missile impacts in Bat Yam and Holon. The video below shows impact of Iranian missile in Holon. “Damage was caused by apparent cluste»»»
U.S. President Donald Trump vows to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants - UPI.com
President Donald Trump responds to a question from the media as he walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo March 22 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to obliterate Iran's power plants if it»»»
Reem Al Hashimy visits India to discuss bilateral ties
Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, conducted an official visit to New Delhi on Thursday, March 19. During the visit, she met Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, and Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary of India. »»»
Türkiye Discusses Steps to End War with Iran, US, EU, Egypt in Calls
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed steps to end the war between Iran, the United States and Israel with counterparts from Iran and Egypt, as well as US officials and the European Union, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Sunday. The source said Fidan had held separate calls with Irania»»»
Israel army will destroy more bridges and houses in south Lebanon: DM – Ya Libnan
Share: The Zrarieh Bridge over the Litani river was damaged in a strike last Friday. Israeli forces are intensifying airstrikes and ground operations in southern Lebanon, as well as hitting targets in Beirut neighborhoods Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that the army had been order»»»
Kuwait submits protest to ICAO over Iran airspace violations
Dubai: Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority has submitted a formal protest to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) over what it described as serious violations of the country’s airspace and attacks affecting Kuwait International Airport. In a statement, the authority said the move foll»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes unleash carpet of fire over towns in Nabatieh, staging successive strikes on Shoukine, Maifadoun, Zawatr, Kfartibneet and Nabatieh Al-Fawqa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes unleash carpet of fire over towns in Nabatieh, staging successive strikes on Shoukine, Maifadoun,»»»
Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash
A military helicopter has crashed in Qatar, killing all seven people on board, authorities in the Gulf state say. They say all the bodies were found after the helicopter went down due to a "technical malfunction" in Qatar's territorial waters on Sunday. Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish s»»»
Saudi ports authority launch initiative to supply ships with fuel and essentials
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Ports (Mawani) has launched a new initiative to provide integrated services for ships operating in ports across the Kingdom’s Eastern Region. In a statement, Mawani said the initiative is designed to deliver fast and direct services to vessels, making use»»»
Israel PM Visits Town Hit by Iran Strike, Vows to Target Guards Leaders
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to pursue senior commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guards "personally", during a visit to a town struck by an Iranian missile the previous day. "We're going after the regime. We're going after the IRGC, this criminal gang," Netanyahu said, »»»
Iran Minister Says US, Israeli Strikes Caused 'Heavy Damage' to Water, Energy Infrastructure
Iran's critical water and energy infrastructure have suffered extensive damage due to US and Israeli strikes on tens of thousands of civilian sites, officials said on Sunday. Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran on February 28, killing the Islamic republic's supreme leader and spar»»»
Iran’s Dimona Strike Shatters Myth of ‘Impenetrable’ THAAD, Patriot & Arrow Air Defenses - Analyst
Iran’s huge leap in missile capability allowed it to punch through Israel’s vaunted multi-layered air defense shield, says political science and international relations expert Dr. Simon Tsipis. That explains why several warheads in Iran’s retaliatory strike on Dimona, home to Israel’s nuclear resea»»»
War costs rise as economic strain, political divisions grow in Washington
Washington, March 22 (SANA) Concerns are mounting over the rising cost of the U.S. war against Iran and its impact on the domestic economy and global stability, as Washington’s strategic objectives evolve. Rising costs strain the economy Estimates from research institutions, including the Center fo»»»
Iran Shows No Sign of Backing down, Vows Response to Trump’s “Ultimatum”
Iran vowed response on Sunday to US President Donald Trump’s Hormuz threats, warning it will hit energy and desalination infrastructure if Washington targets energy infrastructure in the Islamic Republic. “If Iran’s fuel and energy infrastructure is attacked, then fuel, energy, information technolo»»»
EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas spoke with Iran FM Abbas Araghchi, latest developments discussed: Reuters quotes EU official - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas spoke with Iran FM Abbas Araghchi, latest developments discussed: Reuters quotes EU official 22-03-20»»»
US‑Israel war with Iran Day 23: What UAE residents need to know today
Dubai: UAE air defences intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones launched from Iran, ensuring public safety across the country. Residents were advised to stay updated on travel and flight schedules, while authorities highlighted key measures to strengthen infrastructure, electricity, wate»»»
UAE extends condolences to Qatar and Türkiye after fatal helicopter crash
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences to Qatar and Türkiye following the deaths of seven personnel in a helicopter crash in Qatar’s territorial waters during a routine mission. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its heartfelt sympathies to the»»»
Military Action Against Iran Bring People Together Around Its Leadership - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Military actions against Iran have led to greater unity of the Iranian people around the country's leadership, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "We see that, unfortunately, the war is spreading. We all know that at the start of this campaign - this aggression - the goal was,»»»
Netanyahu visits town hit by Iran strike, vows to target Guards leaders
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to pursue senior commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guards "personally", during a visit to an Israeli town struck by an Iranian missile the previous day. "We're going after the regime. We're going after the IRGC, this criminal gang," Netanya»»»
Iran threatens to 'irreversibly destroy' region's infrastructure if own attacked
Iran's powerful parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf threatened on Sunday to irreversibly destroy vital infrastructure across the region if the United States and Israel attacked its own. "Immediately after power plants and infrastructure in our country are targeted, vital infrastructure as w»»»
Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns
Iranian missile strikes on two southern Israeli towns wounded more than 100 people on Saturday, medics said, after Israeli air defence systems failed to intercept the projectiles. The two direct hits tore open the fronts of residential buildings and carved craters into the ground. Magen David Adom »»»
Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum intensifies Hormuz battle: Why forcing the strait open is high risk
Dubai: As the war between the United States and Iran enters its fourth week, the Strait of Hormuz has become the conflict’s most critical — and volatile — battlefield. The narrow chokepoint, through which a significant share of the world’s oil passes, is now effectively paralysed. Iran has largely »»»
Netanyahu's foes in Iran and Lebanon could shape his election prospects
Benjamin Netanyahu must soon decide when to hold Israel’s next elections. With war raging on multiple fronts and no end in sight, Israel’s enemies in Iran and Lebanon may help make that decision for him. The stakes could hardly be higher: A victory will add to his legacy as Israel’s longest-ruling »»»
Rocket fire from Lebanon kills one in north Israel as Hezbollah claims attacks
Israel said rocket fire from Lebanon killed one person on Sunday as Hezbollah said it attacked soldiers in northern Israel, the first fatality there in fire from Lebanon since the latest war erupted. Israel's ZAKA 360 emergency response unit said a person was pronounced dead after a strike on their»»»
UAE air defences engage 4 ballistic missiles, 25 UAVs on March 22
Dubai: UAE air defence systems on March 22, 2026, intercepted four ballistic missiles and 25 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of what authorities described as blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have intercepted 345 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,773 UAVs. Also Read:»»»
IndiGo issues UAE-India flight updates for March 23 amid Middle East situation
IndiGo has issued a travel advisory as some flight operations may change at short notice due to the evolving situation in the Middle East. Passengers travelling between the UAE and India are advised to check their flight status and stay updated. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading th»»»
UAE President conveys condolences to family of Iranian terror attack victim
Dr Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President’s Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, conveyed the condolences of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the family of Alaa Nader Awni Mushtaha, who passed away following the I»»»
No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister says
There is "no assessment to substantiate" Israel's claim that Iran has long-range missiles capable of reaching London, a UK cabinet minister has said. Housing Secretary Steve Reed told the BBC there was "no specific assessment that the Iranians are targeting the UK - or even could if they wanted to"»»»
Iran’s Araghchi, Omani Counterpart Discuss Latest War Developments in Phone Conversation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi to discuss the latest developments in the US-Israeli war, according to the IRNA news agency. Araghchi explained Iran’s views on the latest developments in the region, while Albusaidi offered his gree»»»
Iranian Military Intercepts Another F-15 Fighter Jet - Reports
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Iranian military has intercepted another F-15 fighter jet during the conflict with the United States and Israel, the Iranian state-run broadcaster IRIB reported on Sunday. A F-15 fighter jet was intercepted off the southern coast of the country near the island of Hormuz, afte»»»
Türkiye pushes for diplomatic solution to U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict
Ankara, March 22 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is pursuing diplomatic efforts and regional initiatives to help end the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Fidan said recent discussions, including a ministerial meeting in Riyadh, focused on ways »»»
Israeli Settlers Smash Cars and Set Fires in Attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank
Israeli settlers rampaged through multiple Palestinian villages overnight Saturday and into Sunday, smashing cars, setting fires and wounding several men in the latest flare-up of violence in the occupied West Bank. The official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported attacks in at least six communit»»»
Iraq prolongs nationwide flight ban pending security review
Dubai: Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority on Sunday announced the extension of the country’s airspace closure to all incoming, outgoing and transit flights for an additional 72 hours, citing ongoing security assessments linked to regional developments. In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency (»»»
'It's been bittersweet': The Iranian-Iraqi cafe drawing crowds to Hackney
A queue stretches down a street in east London. It is for Logma, a newly opened Iranian-Iraqi cafe in Hackney that has gone viral for its sandwiches - which sell out within an hour or two. Many are drawn in by pictures they have seen on Instagram and start queuing around noon at the weekend. Despit»»»
GCC renews condemnation of ongoing Iranian attacks, calls for international action
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has renewed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the continued Iranian attacks on member states, including the deliberate targeting of infrastructure and oil facilities, in flagrant violation of international law and norms, and a direct threat to regional s»»»
Ministry of Defense names martyred soldiers, passengers in helicopter crash
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar has confirmed the names of the martyred crew members and passengers of the helicopter that crashed at dawn today, Sunday, in the State's regional waters. The Ministry stated that the following have been confirmed martyred - Captain (Pilot) Muba»»»
UK Minister Says Trump Speaks for Himself on His Deadline for Iran
British cabinet minister Steve Reed said on Sunday that US President Trump spoke for himself when he threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Asked what Britain's position on Trump's deadline was, Housing Secretary Ree»»»
Japan Could Consider Hormuz Minesweeping if Ceasefire Reached, Minister Says
Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, if a ceasefire is reached in the US-Israeli war on Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Sunday. "If there were to be a complete ceasefire, hypothetically speakin»»»
UAE extends distance learning for two weeks: How smart classrooms connect students
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s distance learning system remains a cornerstone for maintaining educational continuity and flexibility, allowing schools to implement academic plans effectively under any circumstances. Two-week continuation reflects readinessAuthorities have decided to continue distance learnin»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran power plants as Tehran warns of retaliation
Doha, Qatar: While US President Donald Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if it fails to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, Iran warned of retaliatory attacks on regional infrastructure if US President follows through on his ultimatum. Saudi Arabia declared several»»»
Why the Trump administration is easing sanctions on certain Iranian oil stockpiles
Reuters- Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, are seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, on March 11, 2026. Stringer/Reuters Trump administration officials are making a desperate push to secure every available barrel of oil amid a worsenin»»»
Flight status for March 22: Check these updates before you fly out or into UAE
Dubai: Airlines operating in and out of the UAE warned of continued disruption on Sunday, as unstable weather and regional airspace constraints forced delays, cancellations and rerouting across multiple networks. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Carriers including IndiG»»»
GCC condemns Iran attacks as escalation threatening Gulf security
Riyadh, March 22 (SANA) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Sunday condemned the continued Iranian attacks on its member states, warning they represent an escalation that threatens regional stability and global energy supplies. GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi said in a statement »»»
Jazeera Airways resumes Egypt flights via Saudi Arabia
Jazeera Airways announced Sunday that it will resume commercial flights to and from Sohag in Egypt via Saudi Arabia’s Qaisumah Airport, starting March 29. Passengers will complete check-in at Jazeera Airways’ center at Mishref International Fairground Hall 8, before being transported by bus to Qais»»»