Iran has rejected any negotiations with former U.S. President Donald Trump as regional tensions intensify. Reports indicate strikes impacting energy infrastructure and key Gulf shipping routes. The escalation follows widening military exchanges across the Middle East, raising concerns over oil supplies, maritime security, and broader geopolitical stability.

US-Iran War: Iran Rejects Trump Talks, Targets Energy Sites as Gulf Tensions Escalate 

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that stronger, more decisive military strikes against Iran are coming as part of the ongoing campaign following Tehran’s retaliatory attacks. Rubio stressed that Washington remains committed to degrading Iran’s military capabilities and countering threats across the region amid a widening conflict.

Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released fresh visual footage of ongoing strikes on Iranian targets, showing U.S. forces hitting key military infrastructure. The United States and its allies continue to emphasise overwhelming force, even as violence spreads across multiple fronts.

US-Iran War: Rubio's Big Warning For Iran, 'Hardest Hits Yet To Come'

UK Prime Minister has confirmed that British military bases will not be used to launch attacks amid rising Gulf tensions. The statement reassures both domestic and regional audiences, emphasizing the UK’s role in defense and diplomacy while avoiding escalation, as conflict dynamics involving Iran and Western forces continue to evolve.

US-Iran War: UK Bases Won’t Be Used to Launch Attacks Amid Gulf Tensions 

The United States Department of State has issued an urgent travel advisory urging American citizens across West Asia, including countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, Jordan, and Kuwait, to “depart now” due to serious safety risks amid the widening conflict between Iran, Israel, and the U.S.

The warning follows a large wave of missile and drone strikes launched by Iran toward Israel and other regional targets in retaliation for U.S.–Israeli operations. Tensions have escalated sharply with airspace closures, embassy alerts, and growing concern over civilian safety.

US-Iran War: US Warns Citizens In West Asia ‘Depart Now’ Amid Escalating Tensions 

Explosions were reported in Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter after drones targeted the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital. According to reports, four drones were intercepted while two struck the embassy compound, triggering a fire and emergency response.

Saudi authorities have not yet confirmed casualties, but the incident has heightened fears of further escalation in the region. The attack comes amid growing tensions across the Middle East, raising concerns over diplomatic security and regional stability.

US-Iran War: US Embassy In Riyadh Hit By Drones, Explosions Rock Diplomatic Quarter

An IRGC general has threatened to attack and burn ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints for oil shipments. The warning comes amid escalating US-Iran conflict, with Tehran signaling that any continued military pressure could trigger further attacks on commercial and military vessels.


US-Iran War: Blasts Heard In Several Neighborhoods Of Iranian Capital

As the U.S.–Israel war with Iran intensifies across West Asia, Tehran has signaled a strong retaliatory posture, placing drones and missiles “on standby” to threaten further strikes against Israeli territory and allied interests.

According to multiple reports, Iran has launched hundreds of drones and missiles in waves of retaliation, firing projectiles at Israel and U.S. bases across the Gulf — in some cases exceeding 300 missiles and nearly 300 drones during an opening retaliation barrage

Iran Sends Strong Message To Israel: Drones, Missiles On Standby 

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#Gravitas In a rare and major shift in its military strategy, the United States has deployed low-cost kamikaze drones modeled on Iran’s Shahed-136 to strike targets in Tehran. The development marks the first known instance of Washington using suicide attack drones of this type in direct combat operations against Iran.

The Shahed-136, widely used by Iranian forces and allied groups in regional conflicts, is known for its long-range, loitering strike capability and relatively low production cost. Analysts say the U.S. adaptation signals a tactical pivot toward cost-effective, swarm-capable unmanned systems designed to overwhelm air defenses and conduct precision strikes.

U.S. Uses Drones Modeled On Iran's Shahed Drones Against Tehran

Crude oil prices surged 10% to around $80 per barrel following escalating U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran and warnings from Middle East leaders that prices could exceed $100 per barrel. Experts cite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for over 20% of global oil shipments — as the key driver behind the spike.

Futures trading remained closed over the weekend, but analysts from ICIS and Rystad Energy predict that sustained disruption could push prices as high as $100–$92 per barrel once markets reopen. OPEC has agreed to a modest output increase of 206,000 barrels per day from April, but experts say this will barely offset supply losses.

Israel-US War Against Iran: Crude Oil Prices Jump 10% On Iran War, $100 Per Barrel Likely

Iran’s missile and drone campaign continues to ripple across West Asia, with attacks striking multiple Gulf Arab states and drawing condemnation from governments and the U.S. A joint statement from Washington and six Arab nations — including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan — blasted Tehran’s strikes as “reckless” and a threat to regional stability.

Iran Strikes Continue Across West Asia: Gulf Arab Monarchies In Iran's Crosshairs 

Following a major Israeli-US military strike on Iran’s territory, including Tehran, Iran has launched missile counterattacks toward Israel, with explosions reported in northern Israel as air defences engage incoming threats. The retaliatory barrage marks a dangerous escalation in Middle Eastern hostilities, triggering alarms, civilian alerts and rising fears of broader conflict.


Israel-Iran War: Iran Begins Counter Strike, Launches Missiles Towards Israel

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that the United States “will not tolerate powerful missiles targeting the American people,” saying missiles used by Iran or its proxies will be destroyed and Iranian missile production targeted as part of the broader response to the ongoing US‑Israel attacks on Iran.


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The United States has officially confirmed that multiple F‑15 warplanes crashed during active operations in the escalating conflict with Iran. The Pentagon’s first acknowledgment follows earlier unverified reports from regional sources.

The incident underscores the risks faced by aircraft in contested airspace, with potential casualties and operational impacts still under investigation. Analysts say such losses could affect air campaign strategies and reflect the increasing intensity of the US–Israel–Iran conflict.

US Jets Crash In Kuwait: Fighter Jets 'Mistakenly' Shot Down

Following a major Israeli-US military strike on Iran’s territory, including Tehran, Iran has launched missile counterattacks toward Israel, with explosions reported in northern Israel as air defences engage incoming threats. The retaliatory barrage marks a dangerous escalation in Middle Eastern hostilities, triggering alarms, civilian alerts and rising fears of broader conflict.

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The dramatic moment an Iranian missile — claimed on social platforms to be the hypersonic Fattah-2 — evades over ten Israeli interceptors and strikes Israeli territory amid the escalating Middle East conflict. The viral footage shows interceptor rockets launching skyward as the projectile continues straight toward its target, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in current air defenses.

While Iran officially unveiled the Fattah-2 hypersonic missile with maneuverable glide capabilities and extended range, confirmation of its actual use in this engagement remains unverified by major international media.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Claims 'Fattah-2' Used in War Against US, Israel 

#Gravitas According to a report by the Washington Post, US President Donald Trump ordered a strike on Iran, after weeks of sustained pressure from two powerful regional allies, Israel and Saudi Arabia. 


Israel-Iran War: Saudi Crown Prince ‘Secretly Lobbied Trump to Attack Iran’

At least nine people have been killed and 27 injured in a missile strike on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, emergency services say. The attack comes as Iran launched strikes across the Middle East in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel.


Iran Strikes Israel: Sirens Blare Across Israel as Iran Continues Counterstrikes

The IDF said on Monday afternoon that it has dropped 2,500 bombs on 600 Iranian targets since the start of the conflict on Saturday morning.

Among the 600 targets struck has included destroying 150 ballistic missiles, dozens of missile launchers, 200 air defense targets, and 20 Iranian leadership targets.

Israel-Iran War | Israel: Ammunitions Dropped on Tehran in 5 Sorties

Israel has issued an evacuation order for Lebanon following warnings to Hezbollah leadership amid rising regional tensions. The advisory comes after a series of Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut and southern Lebanon, signaling preparation for potential escalations.

Officials urge civilians to relocate from high-risk areas as military analysts warn of a growing standoff along the Israel-Lebanon border. The move comes amid a wider conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, with recent missile strikes across the Gulf raising the stakes for Lebanon and the broader Middle East.

Israel-Iran War: Lebanon PM Orders Hezbollah To Disarm

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Iran “will not negotiate with the United States”, Ali Larijani, the powerful head of Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council said on Monday (March 2, 2026).

In a post on X, Mr. Larijani denied media reports that Iranian officials had sought to initiate talks with the Trump administration following a wave of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, which came after Tehran and Washington held nuclear negotiations.

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