Attacks on key Gulf ports and shipping routes following the US‑Israel strikes on Iran have heightened fears of major disruption to global oil supplies and a potential energy crisis. Iran’s retaliation has hit ports in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, including Jebel Ali and Duqm, disrupting commercial operations and raising concerns for tanker traffic near the Strait of Hormuz  a chokepoint through which roughly 20 % of the world’s oil transits daily.


US-Israel Attack Iran: Attacks on Gulf Ports Raise Fears for Global Oil

Iran’s retaliation against the US‑Israel military offensive has seen missiles fired toward Israel, with at least one strike igniting fires and causing damage in Tel Aviv while injuries were reported near Jerusalem as sirens blared and emergency crews responded. Rescuers treated multiple casualties and worked to secure impact sites after ballistic missiles and shrapnel landed in civilian areas, raising alarm among residents and authorities.


US-Israel Strike Iran: Iranian Missiles Cause Fire in Tel Aviv, Injuries in Jerusalem

After the US‑Israel strikes on Iran that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the leader of Yemen’s Houthi movement publicly pledged support to Iran and offered condolences to Khamenei’s family, denouncing the attacks and expressing solidarity with Tehran amid escalating regional tensions. The statement from the Houthi leadership highlighted their backing for Iran’s resistance stance and condemned the military offensive as unjust aggression, while also emphasising unity among allied groups in the region in the face of what they describe as external hostility.


US-Israel Strike Iran: Houthi Leader Offer Condolences to Khamenei's Family

Global oil prices soared sharply in early trading after the US and Israel launched major strikes on Iran, with Brent crude and U.S. benchmarks jumping on fears of supply disruptions in the energy‑critical Middle East. Traders reacted to rising geopolitical risk as the conflict threatens key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for about 20 % of the world’s oil flows, prompting a strong “risk premium” in global energy markets.


US-Israel Attack Iran: Oil Prices Surge By 13% in Early Trade

Following the joint US‑Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has appointed a three‑member interim leadership council to steer the country during the transition. Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, a senior cleric and member of the Guardian Council, was selected as the jurist representative on the temporary council alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chief Justice Gholam‑Hossein Mohseni‑Ejei, as provided under Article 111 of Iran’s Constitution.


US-Israel Attack Iran: Interim Supreme Leader Alireza Arafi's Meeting with Pezeshkian

Rescue teams are racing to help civilians in and around Jerusalem after Iranian missile strikes hit the area, with emergency services digging through rubble, tending to the wounded, and searching for survivors. Local ambulance and Home Front Command units have been dispatched amid reports of multiple casualties and injuries as missiles from Tehran’s retaliatory barrage struck residential buildings near Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh, killing and injuring residents while sirens echoed throughout the region


Iran Strikes Israel: Rescue Operations Underway in Jerusalem 

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been confirmed killed following joint US and Israeli strikes on Tehran, triggering national mourning and sharp international reactions. Iranian state media announced his death and declared extended periods of mourning as tensions escalate across the Middle East


US-Israel Strike Iran: Cities Protest as Iran Confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed

Iran’s recent missile salvo in the ongoing Israel‑Iran war has left behind reports of missile fragments and sharpnel falling across parts of Israel and the wider region, causing property damage and injuries in some areas as air defence systems intercept incoming projectiles.


Israel-Iran War: Reports of Missile Fragments & Sharpnel After Iranian Salvo 

Iran has expanded its retaliation across the Gulf amid the ongoing Israel‑Iran war, targeting ports, trade hubs, airports, and key infrastructure in multiple Gulf states following US‑Israeli strikes on Iranian leadership and military sites.


Israel-Iran War: Iran Expands Retaliation, Targets Gulf Ports & Trade Hubs 

In a pre‑recorded video message amid the escalating US‑Israel attack on Iran, President Donald Trump addressed the Iranian people directly after the joint military strikes began. He announced that the United States had launched “major combat operations” against Iran and argued that the campaign was aimed at eliminating what Washington views as imminent threats from the Iranian regime.


US-Israel Attack Iran: Trump Releases Video Message Addressing Iranians

In a new statement amid the escalating US‑Iran war, President Donald Trump urged members of Iran’s military, Revolutionary Guard, and police to lay down their arms and surrender in return for complete immunity, warning that those who refuse could face “certain death.”


US-Iran War: Trump Says if Iranian Forces Lay Down Arms They Will Get Immunity

Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes on Israel have set off air raid sirens in major cities, with video and eyewitness reports showing missile interceptions lighting up the skies over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as Israeli air defence systems engage incoming threats.


Israel-Iran War: Missile Interceptions Seen in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem

The United States and Israel launched a major coordinated military offensive against Iran, in what the U.S. Pentagon has called Operation Epic Fury, targeting senior Iranian leaders and strategic military infrastructure. The strikes focused on meeting locations of top Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior military commanders, as part of an effort to dismantle Iran’s leadership and weaken its war‑fighting capabilities.


US-Israel Attack Iran: US & Israel Targeted Iran's Leaders in Operation Epic Fury |

As the Israel‑Iran war escalates, residents in Dubai reported hearing loud sounds from missile interceptions in the skies as Iranian missiles and drones were launched across the Gulf following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Witnesses described explosions and flashes as the UAE’s air defence systems engaged incoming threats, causing shockwaves across the city’s skyline while authorities urged civilians to seek shelter amid rising tensions and airborne activity.


Israel-Iran War | Dubai: Local Media Reports Sounds from Missile Interceptions

Reports from Iranian and international news outlets say that Israeli strikes struck a hospital in Tehran’s Gandhi Street area during the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran, causing significant damage and prompting efforts to evacuate patients from the facility.


Israel-Iran War: Iran's Local Media Reports Damages at Tehran's Gandhi Hospital

Israel-Iran tensions continue to escalate as Iran launches ballistic missiles toward Israel, prompting the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to activate air defence systems and work urgently to intercept incoming threats. Sirens were reported in multiple areas as Israeli forces tracked missile trajectories and coordinated interceptions to minimise potential damage and civilian casualties.


Iran Strikes Israel | IDF: Working to Intercept Iranian Ballistic Missiles 

Reports from Iranian and international news outlets say that fresh US-Israel strikes have hit a police station on the outskirts of Tehran amid the ongoing military campaign targeting Iran’s leadership and strategic infrastructure.


US-Israel Attack Iran: Fresh Strikes Have Hit a Police Station in the Outskirts of Tehran

Fresh US-Israel strikes on Iran have reportedly caused significant damage, with multiple casualties feared following attacks on key targets. However, Iranian authorities have yet to officially confirm the death toll as assessments continue.

US-Israel Strike Iran: Multiple Casualties Feared, But Iran is Yet to Announce Toll

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan amid escalating US-Iran tensions, discussing the evolving regional security situation and stressing the urgent need to protect civilians and maintain stability.


US-Iran War: PM Modi Speaks to UAE President Al Nahyan 

U.S. military forces, employing B-2 stealth bombers, struck Iran’s underground ballistic missile facilities in a major escalation of the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The Pentagon confirmed the use of the rare long-range bombers, which dropped multiple heavy bombs on hardened missile sites deep within Iranian territory, as tensions in the Middle East continue to surge.


US-Iran War | US: Iran's Ballistic Missile Facilities Hit with B-2 Bombers

US and Israeli strikes on Iran have reportedly targeted Iranian naval forces as the conflict intensifies across the region. According to emerging reports, key naval assets and infrastructure, including naval command facilities, were hit as part of a broader campaign focused on degrading Iran’s military capabilities.


US-Israel Strike Iran: US Strikes Targeted Iranian Naval Forces 

Strikes in the ongoing US-Israel offensive on Iran have reportedly hit the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB, in Tehran, with visuals showing fire and damage to the media complex. The attack marks a significant escalation as key state institutions come under direct fire during the widening conflict.


US-Israel Attack Iran: Strikes Hit Iran's State Broadcaster; IRIB Building Hit in Latest Attack 

US-Israel Attack Iran: Massive Explosions Heard Across Tehran 

The Israel-Iran war has entered a dangerous new phase as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched fresh waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli military sites and U.S. bases across the region. According to state media and regional reports, multiple American installations and key Israeli defence facilities were among the targets as Tehran escalated retaliation following joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iranian leadership and military infrastructure.

Israel-Iran War: IRGC Launches Fresh Attacks at Israeli-US Targets 

Reports emerging during the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran suggest that American intelligence agencies closely tracked the movements of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and shared high-value intelligence with Israeli forces ahead of the decisive strike. According to multiple sources, U.S. intelligence reportedly pinpointed Khamenei’s location during a high-level leadership meeting in Tehran, enabling a coordinated operation by Israel that targeted senior Iranian officials and strategic sites.


US-Israel Attack Iran | Reports: US Spy Agency Tracked Khamenei & Handed Intel to IDF 

After joint U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials, tensions skyrocketed across the Middle East. President Donald Trump said Tehran’s new leadership has reached out for negotiations and that he has agreed to talk, signaling a possible diplomatic opening even amid ongoing hostilities. World leaders continue urging de-escalation, while the conflict’s future remains uncertain.


US-Israel Attack Iran: Trump Says Tehran Reached Out for Negotiation Day After Khamenei Killing

Tensions in the Gulf have escalated sharply as three oil tankers reportedly linked to the United States and the United Kingdom came under attack near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid the intensifying US-Iran conflict. The incidents follow recent military strikes and retaliatory threats, raising serious concerns over maritime security and global energy supply routes. Reports suggest vessels in the region faced explosions and drone threats, forcing evacuations and disrupting commercial shipping traffic.


US-Iran War: 3 U.S. & UK Linked Oil Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz 

Tensions between the United States and Iran have surged after a joint U.S.–Israel strike on Iranian targets, sparking a major geopolitical crisis. New polling shows a significant portion of Americans disapprove of the conflict and believe President Donald Trump has been too quick to use military force abroad, reflecting growing domestic unease over the escalation and its potential global consequences.


US-Israel Attack Iran| Poll: Over 50% Americans Think Trump is Using Too Much Military Force

Amid escalating hostilities in the Israel-Iran war, Nepal has called for urgent measures to ensure the safety and security of all civilians caught in the conflict. Authorities have advised Nepali nationals in the region to remain vigilant, follow local security guidelines, and stay in contact with diplomatic missions. As tensions continue to rise following cross-border strikes and military escalations, concerns grow over regional stability and the safety of foreign nationals.


Israel-Iran War | Nepal: Must Ensure Safety of All During Active Hostilities

On Sunday (March 1), as Israel strikes Iran in a joint military operation with US, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to intensify air strikes on Tehran in the coming days. This statement comes hours after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the death of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a video statement, Netanyahu said, "I have issued instructions for the continuation of the campaign... Our forces are now striking at the heart of Tehran with intense power, and this will only escalate in the days ahead."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">סיימתי עכשיו פגישה עם שר הביטחון, הרמטכ&quot;ל וראש המוסד. נתתי הנחיות להמשך המערכה. אתמול חיסלנו את הרודן חמינאי. יחד איתו חיסלנו עשרות מבכירי משטר הדיכוי. כוחותינו הולמים עכשיו בלב טהרן בעוצמות הולכות וגוברות, וזה רק ילך ויתגבר עוד יותר במהלך הימים הקרובים. עם זאת, אלה ימים… <a href="https://t.co/cap0Atxlhl">pic.twitter.com/cap0Atxlhl</a>&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) <a href="https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/2028134104751804621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Netanyahu issued the statement after concluding a meeting with the Minister of Defense, the chief of the general staff, and the head of the Mossad. He said, “We are engaged in a campaign in which the IDF (military) is deploying its full strength as never before, to ensure our existence and our future."

Following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, PM Netanyahu vows that Israel's strikes in Tehran "will increase even more."

On Sunday (March 1), as Israel strikes Iran in a joint military operation with US, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to intensify air strikes on Tehran in the coming days. This statement comes hours after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the death of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. In a video statement, Netanyahu said, "I have issued instructions for the continuation of the campaign... Our forces are now striking at the heart of Tehran with intense power, and this will only escalate in the days ahead."

Following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, PM Netanyahu vows that Israel's strikes in Tehran "will increase even more."

Israel's strikes in Tehran will escalate: Netanyahu issues statement after Khamenei's killing

&nbsp;The Zimbabwe cricket team has become the latest victim of the ongoing tensions in West Asia (Middle East for Western media) as their home return is set to be delayed. While the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule remains unaffected, it is the post-tournament logistics that are set to take a toll. After Israel and the US’s attack on Iran on Saturday (Feb 28), all major airlines have canceled their flights to and from Dubai and other Gulf airports that provide international connectivity to different parts of the world.<h2>Zimbabwe set to be affected by tensions in Gulf</h2>According to a report published by prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Zimbabwe were due to leave for their homeland on Monday (Mar 2) in batches, but that has now been delayed. Players were booked in batches to leave, first for Dubai and then for Harare. However, amid the tensions, all major airports and airlines have discontinued their services until the situation is eased.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;The report also added that the Zimbabwe contingent was due to return home in batches, with some leaving as early as 4.30 a.m. on Monday morning and the rest to follow later in the day. They were booked on Emirates flights, which would take them from Delhi to Dubai and then on to Harare. It is understood that other airlines and routes are being considered.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;"No, not that I've heard of," Zimbabwe's coach Justin Sammons said when asked if there was clarity over the team's travel plans. "When we started the game there wasn't anything. And now we've just been focused on the game, so I've not heard anything since."&nbsp;At the time of writing, no further updates were available, meaning the Zimbabwe cricket team will have to stay in India for the foreseeable future.

Zimbabwe were due to leave for their homeland on Monday (Mar 2) in batches, but that has now been delayed. Players were booked in batches to leave, first for Dubai and then for Harare. However, amid the tensions, all major airports and airlines have discontinued their services in Dubai.

The Zimbabwe cricket team has become the latest victim of the ongoing tensions in West Asia (Middle East for Western media) as their home return is set to be delayed. While the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule remains unaffected, it is the post-tournament logistics that are set to take a toll. After Israel and the US’s attack on Iran on Saturday (Feb 28), all major airlines have canceled their flights to and from Dubai and other Gulf airports that provide international connectivity to different parts of the world. Zimbabwe set to be affected by tensions in Gulf According to a report published by prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Zimbabwe were due to leave for their homeland on Monday (Mar 2) in batches, but that has now been delayed. Players were booked in batches to leave, first for Dubai and then for Harare. However, amid the tensions, all major airports and airlines have discontinued their services until the situation is eased. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds The report also added that the Zimbabwe contingent was due to return home in batches, with some leaving as early as 4.30 a.m. on Monday morning and the rest to follow later in the day. They were booked on Emirates flights, which would take them from Delhi to Dubai and then on to Harare. It is understood that other airlines and routes are being considered. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli "No, not that I've heard of," Zimbabwe's coach Justin Sammons said when asked if there was clarity over the team's travel plans. "When we started the game there wasn't anything. And now we've just been focused on the game, so I've not heard anything since." At the time of writing, no further updates were available, meaning the Zimbabwe cricket team will have to stay in India for the foreseeable future.

Zimbabwe were due to leave for their homeland on Monday (Mar 2) in batches, but that has now been delayed. Players were booked in batches to leave, first for Dubai and then for Harare. However, amid the tensions, all major airports and airlines have discontinued their services in Dubai.

T20 World Cup set to be affected by rising tension in Gulf, Zimbabwe's return delayed amid flight cancellations

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US-Israel Attack Iran: Oil Prices Surge By 13% in Early Trade

US-Israel Attack Iran: Interim Supreme Leader Alireza Arafi's Meeting with Pezeshkian

Iran Strikes Israel: Rescue Operations Underway in Jerusalem

US-Israel Strike Iran: Cities Protest as Iran Confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed

Israel-Iran War: Reports of Missile Fragments & Sharpnel After Iranian Salvo

Israel-Iran War: Iran Expands Retaliation, Targets Gulf Ports & Trade Hubs

US-Israel Attack Iran: Trump Releases Video Message Addressing Iranians

US-Iran War: Trump Says if Iranian Forces Lay Down Arms They Will Get Immunity

Israel-Iran War: Missile Interceptions Seen in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem

US-Israel Attack Iran: US & Israel Targeted Iran's Leaders in Operation Epic Fury |

US-Israel Attack Iran: US & Israel Targeted Iran's Leaders in Operation Epic Fury |

Israel-Iran War | Dubai: Local Media Reports Sounds from Missile Interceptions

Israel-Iran War: Iran's Local Media Reports Damages at Tehran's Gandhi Hospital

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