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.

US-Iran War: US Military Cancels 82nd Airborne Division Major Training Exercise | WION

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.

US-Iran War: Iran Withdraws From Winter Paralympics As Sole Athlete Pulls Out Over Travel Fears

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.

US-Iran War: Iran Shifts To Smaller Missile Volleys As IDF Says Daily Attacks Down Since Feb 28

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.

US-Iran War: Blue Sparrow ‘Missile From Space’ Linked To Strike That Killed Iran’s Supreme Leader

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.

US-Iran War:  UK Says Drone Targeting RAF Akrotiri In Cyprus Did Not Originate From Iran | WION

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.

US-Iran War: India Allows Iranian Vessel IRIS Lavan To Dock At Kochi | WION

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.


US-Iran War: US Urges Sri Lanka Not To Send Iranian Sailors Home: Reports | WION

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.

Iran Strikes Back: Drones Strike US Base Near Baghdad Airport As Tensions Escalate | WION

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.

Iran Strikes Back: Reports Claim Russia Providing Intelligence To Iran To Target US Bases | WION

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.

US-Iran War: US-Israel War on Iran Causes Fuel Supply Instability in Bangladesh | WION

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.


Iran has intensified its attacks on US military bases and regional targets across the Gulf as the conflict with the United States and Israel escalates. Iranian missiles and drones have struck or targeted several Gulf countries that host American military facilities, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates


Iran Strikes Back: Iran Intensifies Attacks On US Bases In Gulf | WION 

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) says US forces are carrying out strikes that are decimating Iranian targets as the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel intensifies.

According to CENTCOM, US military operations are targeting Iranian military infrastructure and capabilities as part of ongoing combat operations in the region. The statement comes as Washington continues to deploy additional assets and carry out strikes against Iranian positions.

The situation remains highly volatile as exchanges between Iran and its adversaries continue across multiple fronts in the Middle East.

US-Iran War: CENTCOM Says US Forces Decimating Iranian Targets Amid Escalating Conflict | WION

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.

Iran Strikes Back: Israel Says Iran Using Cluster Bomb Missiles | WION

Fresh strikes have hit Iran’s capital Tehran, with large plumes of smoke seen rising over the city skyline. Reports say explosions were heard across several parts of the capital as the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate.

US-Iran War: Fresh Strikes Hit Tehran As Smoke Plumes Rise Over Iranian Capital | WION Breaking

Israel has launched massive strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and across Lebanon as the Iran war expands to a new front. The IDF says hundreds of Hezbollah targets have been hit, while the fighting has already displaced around 100,000 civilians. Fears are growing that Lebanon could become the next major battlefield in the widening Middle East conflict.

Israel-US War: Israel Pounds Beirut Suburbs As Iran War Expands Into Lebanon

Israel launches a fresh wave of strikes on Tehran as the Iran war escalates across West Asia. Reports claim Russia may be sharing intelligence with Iran on U.S. military assets in the region, raising fears of a wider superpower confrontation. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a hardline ultimatum demanding Iran’s unconditional surrender.


US-Iran War: Reports Suggest Moscow Providing Tehran Intelligence To Target US Forces

The United Kingdom says the drone strike on its RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was not launched from Iran, clarifying that the attack did not originate from Iranian territory, though the drone was reportedly of Iranian design. Iran has also denied involvement in strikes on Cyprus and Azerbaijan amid escalating regional tensions.

Cyprus & Azerbaijan Strikes: Iran Rejects Allegations, UK Clarifies Drone Origin

#Gravitas From the price of fuel at petrol pumps to electricity bills, food prices, shipping costs and factory production lines, the war in West Asia is threatening to ripple through the everyday lives of millions of people across the world

US-Iran War: West Asia War Sparks Fear of Global Energy Crisis

Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government have firmly denied reports that their territory is being used to launch attacks into Iran. The statement came after claims of militant incursions across the Iran-Iraq border, prompting urgent talks between Iraqi Prime Minister and the Kurdish leadership. Officials insist Iraq will not allow its land to become a base for attacks against neighbouring countries.


Iraq, Kurds Declare: Country Not a Launchpad for Attacks on Neighbours Amid Iran War 

Saudi Arabia reports successfully intercepting and destroying an Iranian cruise missile near Al‑Kharj. The missile, allegedly targeting strategic sites, was neutralized by the Saudi air defense system, preventing casualties or damage. The incident highlights ongoing regional tensions and the growing missile threat in the Gulf.

BREAKING: Saudi Intercepts Iranian Cruise Missile Near Al‑Kharj

U.S. President Donald Trump remains in the spotlight for contradicting himself. Whether it is regarding oil prices or deployment of ground troops, he has made a serious of u-turns since the commencement of the war.


US-Iran War | Believe It or Not: Quote-Unquote From Trump Team 

Dubai-based billionaire businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor slammed U.S. President Donald Trump for starting the West Asia war. He questioned Trump on the collateral damage in the region and opined that the consequences will be borne by Americans as well. This comes amid a number of missile strikes by Iran on UAE. 


Dubai Tycoon Furious at Donald Trump: Who Gave You the Right to Drag West Asia Into War

#Gravitas Hezbollah has deployed its elite Radwan forces to southern Lebanon to confront advancing Israeli troops. While Israel continues to launch strikes against Hezbollah strongholds across the country


Israel-US War With Iran: Hezbollah Deploys Elite Fighters to Confront Israeli Forces

Iran says Khorramshahr-4 missiles targeted Ben Gurion Airport and Israeli air force facilities.
Revolutionary Guard claims missiles penetrated Israel’s air defense systems.
The missile can carry over 2 tonnes of explosives and has a range of 3,000 KM.

Iran's 2-Ton Monster Missile Strikes Israel | Khorramshahr Missile Breaks Iron Dome 

President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric and strategy on Iran, suggesting the United States should play a role in shaping the country’s future leadership while backing military operations alongside Israel. The comments come as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran through military strikes, economic sanctions and political messaging aimed at weakening Iran’s current regime. Trump has also made a series of bold global claims -- crediting himself for election outcomes abroad and pushing allies and rivals alike, from Israel to Europe, to align with his agenda. The result is a widening geopolitical confrontation that critics say reflects an expanding American power play — one that could reshape the balance of power in the West Asia and beyond.


US-Iran War: Trump's Global Powerplay is War, Threats and Boasting

As the West Asia war entered its 7th day, U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear that he will strike a deal with Iran only if it surrenders unconditionally. This comes as Iran has remained defiant in the wake of Israeli and U.S. strikes and is retaliating in multiple West Asian countries. Meanwhile, Israel has intensified its strikes in Lebanon. 


US-Iran War: Trump Warns Complete Destruction if Iran Doesn't Surrender Now 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say about 50 fighter jets, guided by intelligence from Mossad, carried out a strike on an underground leadership bunker in Tehran linked to Iran’s regime. The operation reportedly involved the Blue Sparrow missile, a long‑range weapon with an estimated range of roughly 2,000 km.

Israel-US War With Iran: IDF Uses Blue Sparrow Missile on Khamenei Bunker 

Iran appears to be shifting tactics in its missile campaign against Israel and the United States. According to the Israel Defense Forces, daily Iranian missile launches have dropped by nearly 80% since February 28, signaling a possible strategic recalibration.

Analysts suggest Iran may be conserving its missile arsenal while attempting to exhaust US-Israeli air defence systems, stretching interceptor stockpiles and preparing for a longer conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Iran’s Evolving Missile Strategy Rattles US & Israeli Plans

The United States is preparing for a prolonged and potentially more intense conflict with Iran, as the Pentagon moves to replenish missile stockpiles and secure billions of dollars in new funding. After days of intense fighting alongside Israel, U.S. forces have already burned through large quantities of advanced munitions including Patriot interceptors, Tomahawk cruise missiles and THAAD air-defence systems. Officials estimate the first few days of the conflict alone may have cost nearly $11 billion, highlighting the enormous financial and logistical demands of the campaign...///


US Gears Up for Bigger Iran Fight: Pentagon Hunts Cash, Missiles as War Costs Surge 

Iran’s powerful Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile, capable of carrying a massive warhead of up to nearly 2 tons, has emerged as a major threat to Israel amid the escalating war. The Israel Defense Forces say operations against Iran are entering the next phase, with military planners preparing for another 1–2 weeks of intense strikes and retaliation across the region.


Israel-Iran War: Israel Faces Khorramshahr-4 Horror, Monster Missile Strikes Israel

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