UAE stands resilient one month after more than 2,000 Iranian missile and drone attacks
One month after the launch of Iran’s aggressive missile and drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates and several Gulf states—beginning on February 28, 2026—targeting both civilian and military infrastructure in the UAE as part of a broader regional escalation that included strikes on ports an»»»
Report: Pentagon Preparing for Weeks of Ground Operations in Iran
The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing US officials. The plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, the Post reported. Whether President Donald Trump would approve any of those pla»»»
Iran foreign minister condemns Israeli killing of three journalists in Lebanon
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday condemned Israel's killing of three journalists in Lebanon the day before. On his official Telegram channel, Araghchi said the killings amounted to "targeted assassination" and "flagrant violation of international law".»»»
Houthi attacks on Israel open new front in Mideast war, threaten Red Sea shipping
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have entered the escalating war in the Middle East, claiming two missile launches at Israel. Their involvement in the month-long conflict could further hurt global shipping should they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea, a narrow »»»
Yemen's rebels could further threaten global shipping
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have carried out a second missile strike against Israel and have pledged to continue their attacks in the coming days.These assaults have heightened fears that the conflict could expand into the Red Sea region, where Saudi Arabia has already been redirecting a sig»»»
Iran: 3,500 US marines arrive in Middle East
Uncertainty still surrounds the potential deployment of U.S. ground forces, even as American reinforcements continue to arrive in the region.The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli has now reached the area, carrying 3,500 Marines on board. Daniel Quinlan reports.»»»
Three Lebanese journalists killed in strikes
Israel said early Sunday that one of its soldiers had been killed during clashes with Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.The announcement follows an Israeli airstrike on Saturday that killed three journalists, including a veteran correspondent for Hezbollah’s television network. A subsequent»»»
Hundreds of Israelis Protest against War, Clash with Police
Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv and some other Israeli cities on Saturday to protest the war in the Middle East, in unauthorized demonstrations that security forces sought to disperse. Weekly protests against the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran on February 28 have been takin»»»
Helplines Buzz with Alerts from Seafarers Trapped in War
Seafarers' helplines say they are overwhelmed with messages from crews stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war, desperately seeking repatriation, compensation and onboard supplies. "Writing to urgently inform you that our vessel is currently facing a critical situation regarding provisions and one»»»
Gold drops globally amid Middle East war tensions
Capitals, March 29 (SANA) Global gold markets are experiencing volatility amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, as geopolitical developments have led to sharp increases in oil prices and strengthened the U.S. dollar, directly impacting gold, which has lost some of its appeal »»»
Ground war next? US readies Iran options as troops move: What we know
Dubai: The United States is actively preparing options for ground operations in Iran — including deploying thousands of troops for coastal raids and potential island seizures — in what could mark a major escalation of the war, according to a report by The Washington Post. While President Donald Tru»»»
Israel and Hezbollah Shift to Multi-Dimensional Warfare
The ongoing confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah is taking on a new character, with both sides moving beyond the largely conventional fighting seen in 2024 toward a more complex, multi-layered conflict shaped by technology, intelligence and flexible battlefield tactics. Nearly a month into th»»»
Worries About Global Economic Pain Deepen as the War in Iran Drags on
US and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling and forced developing countries to ration fuel and subsidize energy costs to protect their poorest. Ongoing strikes and counterstrikes on Persian Gulf refineries, pipe»»»
US Talking About Negotiations, But Planning Ground Operation - Iranian Parliament Speaker
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The United States is publicly transmitting messages about the negotiations, but is secretly planning a ground operation, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday. "The enemy pretends to send messages about negotiations and dialogue, while secretly planni»»»
Saudi Arabia warns filming missile interceptions is ‘treason’
Saudi Arabia has issued a stark warning to residents and citizens against filming or sharing footage of Iranian missile and drone interceptions, with security experts and officials saying such material amounts to handing the enemy free targeting intelligence. »»»
Syria Says Repelled Drone Attack From Iraq on US Base
Syria's assistant defense minister said Sunday that his country's forces had repelled a drone attack from neighboring Iraq targeting one of Syria's last US military bases. "Earlier today, the US base in Qasrak, located on our territory, was attacked by four drones launched from Iraqi territory," Si»»»
Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon, authorities denounce 'war crime'
An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed three journalists who were covering the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military accused one of the journalists of being a Hezbollah intelligence operative, without providing evidence. An Israeli strike kill»»»
Oil prices gain as traders doubt prospects of ceasefire in Iran conflict
Doha, Qatar: Oil prices rose on Friday and notched weekly gains, reflecting scepticism about prospects for a ceasefire in the month-old war in Iran. Brent crude futures settled at $112.57, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $99.64. For the week, Brent rose 0.3%, while WTI gained»»»
Middle East war live: Loud blasts rock Tehran, Iran threatens US universities in the Gulf
Two powerful explosions shook northern Tehran early on Sunday as Iran threatened to carry out retaliatory strikes on US universities in the region and its Houthi allies in Yemen claimed a second missile attack on Israel. The Israeli army announced the death in combat of a fifth soldier in sout»»»
Application of IAEA Nuclear Safety Rules to Iran Important Step - Envoy
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The application of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear safety rules to Iran has become an important step, Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said in an interview with Sputnik. Ulyanov raised the question of »»»
Israeli embassy in Japan refuses A-bomb survivors’ statement on Iran
The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»
Israeli embassy in Japan refuses A-bomb survivors’ statement on Iran
The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»
Israeli embassy in Japan refuses A-bomb survivors’ statement on Iran
The Israeli embassy in Tokyo has refused to accept a statement submitted by four groups of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. The statement reportedly criticises attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, according to one of the organisations. »»»
Yemen's Houthis Enter Iran War with Attacks on Israel, While US Marines Arrive in Region
The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, as additional US forces reached the Middle East. Washington has dispatched thousands of Marines to the Middle East in the month-old war. The firs»»»
Pakistan to Host Saudi, Türkiye, Egypt FMs for Talks on Middle East War
Pakistan's prime minister said he had a "detailed" call with Iran's president on Saturday, as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye gathered in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East. The diplomats were due to attend talks Sunday and Monday "on a range of issues, includi»»»
Israeli Strikes Hit Two Gaza Police Checkpoints, Killing Six, Medics Say
Two Israeli air strikes on two checkpoints of the Hamas-led police force killed at least six Palestinians including a child, local health officials said, in the latest round of violence despite a US-brokered ceasefire that is now more than five months old. Medics said Israeli planes attacked two »»»
Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»
Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»
Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»
Pakistan confirms passage for 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan has confirmed an agreement with Iranian authorities allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. It is a development presented by Islamabad as a step towards substantially easing the nation's energy disruption, according to Al Jazeera. »»»
Questions Over Israel’s Interceptor Stockpiles as Middle East War Drags on
The ability of Israel's highly sophisticated air defenses to keep intercepting Iranian attacks is coming under scrutiny as the Middle East war drags on into a second month. The military has dismissed reports that it is running low on the interceptors used to shoot down the steady stream of Iranian »»»
Iran Guards Threaten to Hit US Universities in Middle East
Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Sunday threatened to target US universities in the Middle East after saying US-Israeli strikes had destroyed two Iranian universities. "If the US government wants its universities in the region to be free from retaliation... it must condemn the bombing of the universit»»»
Syria Says It Closed Smuggling Tunnel on Lebanon Border
Syrian authorities said Saturday that they found and closed a tunnel between their country and Lebanon they believed was used for smuggling by "Lebanese militias". In a statement to the official SANA news agency, a defense ministry official said the army "discovered a tunnel connecting Syrian and L»»»
US‑Israel war with Iran, Day 30: What you need to know today
Dubai: As tensions escalate in the Middle East, UAE residents have been closely monitoring developments in the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran. While regional instability continues, authorities in the UAE have reassured the public that the country remains safe, issuing alerts, updates, and gui»»»
Houthis to Continue Strikes Until Israel 'Ceases Its Attacks And Aggression' — Spokesman
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the Ansar Allah movement will continue its military operations against Israel following a second strike on Israeli targets in one day. “The Yemeni Armed Forces… will continue… to carry out their military operations in the coming days until the criminal enemy ceases»»»
IRGC: Two US & Israeli Universities to Be Struck in Retaliation — More May Follow
After US-Israeli strikes on Tehran’s University of Science and Technology, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a direct warning. "Warning to the criminal rulers of America! The Zionist American invading forces have bombed Tehran University of Science and Technology, targeting Iranian un»»»
Massive anti-Trump protests mark third 'No Kings' day across US
Massive nationwide demonstrations took place on Saturday as Americans mobilised against US President Donald Trump’s perceived authoritarianism, executive overreach, and the war in Iran. Massive nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump kicked off Saturday as millions of people vent fury»»»
'Divide among men above and under 35': CPAC highlights generational GOP split
For the first time in nearly a decade, President Donald Trump did not attend one of the biggest annual meetings of conservatives. But even in his absence, the Conservative Political Action Conference revolved around him as well as the Iran war which has divided Trump supporters. "The real divide is»»»
What could Houthi involvement in the Iran war mean?
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-old war in the Middle East on Saturday by claiming a missile launch that Israel said it intercepted. The Houthis’ entry co»»»
Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile at Israel as Middle East conflict escalates
Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile towards Israel on Saturday, marking their entry into the intensifying Middle East war. The move comes amid rising regional tensions, US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, and disruptions to Red Sea shipping that threaten global trade and energy markets. Yeme»»»
Iranian footballers honor children killed in suspected US strike on Minab school (VIDEO)
The Iranian National Football Team paid tribute to the victims of a suspected US strike on a girls’ school in the city of Minab during a match in Türkiye. The February 28 strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh school came on the first day of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, killing more than 175 students an»»»
France foils Paris bomb plot outside US bank, opens anti-terror probe
French police on Saturday stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris. The French counter-terrorism prosecutor's office said it was investigating a "terrorist criminal conspiracy". French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris early Saturday »»»
Rubio says Iran war to last weeks, no US ground troops needed
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that Washington expects its military operation against Iran to wrap up within weeks without the need for ground troops. This comes as G7 nations adopted a declaration on Iran calling for an immediate halt to attacks against civilian populations and infr»»»
Ukraine signs 10-year defence pact with Qatar, eyes broader Gulf cooperation
Ukraine signed a 10-year defence agreement with Qatar on Saturday, part of a series of deals with Gulf countries to counter missile and drone threats, as Kyiv seeks to leverage its battlefield expertise and secure new partnerships amid rising regional tensions. Qatar and Ukraine signed a defence ag»»»
Flying between UAE and India today? Check the updated flight schedule
Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo have issued updates on flights between the UAE and India for March 29, following operational adjustments in West Asia. Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, including 16 ad-hoc services connecting Dub»»»
Philippines faces economic strain from Iran conflict
The state of emergency imposed in the Philippines grants the government broad powers to manage acute pressures on access to essential inputs, but it will not shield the economy from a downturn in the long-run, a note from Capital Economics says. The Philippines’ central bank chose to look through t»»»
Philippines faces economic strain from Iran conflict
The state of emergency imposed in the Philippines grants the government broad powers to manage acute pressures on access to essential inputs, but it will not shield the economy from a downturn in the long-run, a note from Capital Economics says. The Philippines’ central bank chose to look through t»»»
Iran oil revenues surge as exports rise despite regional tensions
Iran’s oil revenues have climbed sharply in March, rising by an estimated $25mn per day from the previous month to reach $139mn per day, as exports increase and price discounts narrow despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, says Goldman Sachs. »»»
Yemen’s Houthis enter the Gulf war on Iran's side
Yemeni Houthis officially entered the war on March 28 and announced its first operation, firing two ballistic missiles against "Israeli military targets." »»»
Israel hits Iran’s biggest steel plants, Tehran to retaliate
Three co-ordinated Israeli strikes hit all of Iran’s largest steel plants simultaneously on March 28. Iran issued evacuation orders for six of the largest steel plants in neighbouring Gulf countries as well as Israel as it prepared to retaliate. »»»