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Israel’s military says Iran has used ballistic missiles armed with cluster munition warheads during the ongoing conflict. According to Israeli officials, the missiles split in the air and release multiple smaller explosive bomblets that scatter across a wide area.

Reports say Saudi Arabia has begun quiet back-channel talks with Iran as tensions escalate across the Middle East. The discussions are believed to be aimed at preventing further regional escalation amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

Azerbaijan says it has foiled an alleged terror plot linked to Iran, claiming that members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were planning attacks in the country.

Here is a look at India's performance in last five ICC World Cup finals in men’s senior only tournaments as India take on New Zealand in the 2026 T20 World Cup final. The list also features India’s 2023 ODI World Cup campaign along with the 2011 and 2007 triumphs.

The United States has warned that Iran-aligned militia fighters could target hotels in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, particularly locations frequented by foreign nationals and US personnel. US officials said the threat comes amid escalating regional tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Security advisories have urged Americans in Iraq to remain vigilant and consider leaving the country if it is safe to do so.

Israeli strikes across Lebanon have reportedly killed 217 people and injured nearly 800 others, according to authorities. The attacks targeted multiple locations as hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah intensified. Officials said the strikes caused widespread destruction in several areas, with emergency services responding to damaged buildings and injured civilians. Hospitals across affected regions have been treating hundreds of wounded as rescue efforts continue. The latest escalation comes amid growing regional tensions linked to the broader conflict involving Israel, Iran and allied groups across the Middle East.

The US military has cancelled a major training exercise involving the headquarters element of the elite 82nd Airborne Division. The unit had been scheduled to take part in the exercise but was instead told to remain at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. The sudden cancellation has fuelled speculation within the Pentagon that the unit could be preparing for potential deployment to the Middle East as the conflict with Iran escalates.

Iran will not be represented at the Winter Paralympics after the country’s only athlete withdrew from the competition citing travel safety concerns. Officials said the athlete decided to pull out due to fears related to travel amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The withdrawal means Iran will have no participants at the Winter Paralympic Games. The development comes as tensions in the region continue to affect travel and participation in international events.

Iran appears to have shifted its missile strategy during the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States, launching smaller but more frequent volleys instead of large coordinated barrages. Israeli military officials say the pattern suggests Tehran is adjusting its tactics as the war continues. According to the Israeli military, Iran’s daily missile attacks have dropped sharply since the conflict began on February 28. Officials say sustained US and Israeli strikes on missile launchers and infrastructure have significantly reduced Iran’s ability to launch large waves of missiles.

According to the latest report on Friday (Mar 7), the West Indies team and its supporting staff are still in India, almost a week after their exit from the T20 World Cup 2026.

Attention has turned to the Blue Sparrow missile system following reports that the weapon may have been used in the strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader. The Blue Sparrow is an air-launched missile developed as part of Israel’s missile testing programme and is designed to simulate advanced ballistic missile threats.

The UK Ministry of Defence says a drone that targeted the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus did not originate from Iran, though the launch point remains unclear. British officials said the drone was aimed at the Royal Air Force installation at Akrotiri, a strategic UK base in the eastern Mediterranean. Authorities did not specify where the drone was launched from as investigations continue. The incident comes after the United Kingdom pledged support for the United States during the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

India has allowed the Iranian vessel IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi after granting permission for the request. According to reports, the vessel first reached out to Indian authorities on February 28 seeking permission to dock. Indian authorities approved the request on March 1, allowing the Iranian ship to enter the port at Kochi. The development comes amid heightened tensions in the region linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

The United States has reportedly urged Sri Lanka not to send Iranian sailors back to Iran, according to media reports. The request comes amid heightened tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

Drones struck a US military base near Baghdad International Airport, according to reports. The facility, known as Victoria Airbase, is located close to the airport and hosts American military personnel.

Reports say Russia may be providing intelligence to Iran about the locations of US military assets in the Middle East. According to officials cited in media reports, Moscow has shared information on the positions of American warships, aircraft and other military infrastructure. The intelligence sharing is believed to help Iran track and potentially target US forces across the region amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Officials cited in the reports say the information may include location data and surveillance intelligence that could improve Iran’s targeting capability. However, it is not clear how directly the intelligence has been used in attacks. Russia has previously condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran, while the reported intelligence cooperation highlights growing military coordination between Moscow and Tehran during the escalating crisis.

Bangladesh has started rationing fuel after panic buying and supply concerns linked to the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Authorities introduced limits on daily fuel purchases to stabilise nationwide stocks and prevent hoarding.

The Ukrainian Defence Ministry recently highlighted a severe cost asymmetry in air defence, where $12 million Patriot PAC-3 missiles are frequently expended to shoot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones costing just $50,000.

Iran appears to have shifted its missile strategy during the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States, launching smaller but more frequent volleys instead of large coordinated barrages. Israeli military officials say the pattern suggests Tehran is adjusting its tactics as the war continues. According to the Israeli military, Iran’s daily missile attacks have dropped sharply since the conflict began on February 28. Officials say sustained US and Israeli strikes on missile launchers and infrastructure have significantly reduced Iran’s ability to launch large waves of missiles.