The United States plans to significantly increase weapons production as the conflict involving Iran intensifies. US President Donald Trump said American defence companies will quadruple weapons manufacturing to meet rising military demands.

According to Trump, the expansion of US weapons production is already underway, with new plants for advanced weapon systems being built and existing facilities scaling up output. The move is aimed at ensuring a steady supply of munitions and military hardware during ongoing operations.

The announcement comes as Washington seeks to maintain military readiness and replenish stockpiles while the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.


US-Iran War: Trump Says Defence Firms to Ramp Up Production 'Exquisite Class Weapons' | WION

Saudi Arabia’s air defence systems intercepted ballistic missiles near the capital Riyadh, according to reports. The missiles were reportedly fired toward an air base located southeast of the city.


US-Iran War: Saudi Arabia Intercepts Ballistic Missiles Near Prince Sultan Base | WION

The United States says the ongoing war with Iran could last several weeks, with officials estimating the campaign may take around four to six weeks to achieve its objectives.

White House officials said Washington is making progress in the conflict and believes its operational goals, including gaining control of Iranian airspace, could be completed within that timeframe.

US President Donald Trump has also said the military campaign was initially projected to last four to five weeks, though he warned it could extend longer if necessary depending on developments on the ground.

US-Israel Strike Iran: US Says War With Iran Could Last 4–6 Weeks | WION

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.


US-Iran War | Reports: Riyadh Begins Back Channel Talks with Iran | WION

An oil facility in Iraq’s Burjesia area was targeted for the second time on Friday, according to local reports.

US-Iran War | Iraq: Burjesia Oil Facility Targeted for the Second Time on Friday | WION Breaking

Fresh explosions were reported in Tehran after Israel carried out a pre-dawn attack targeting sites in the Iranian capital. Residents reported loud blasts and rising smoke across parts of the city as the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States continues to escalate.

US-Iran War: Israel Conducts Pre-Dawn Attack in Tehran | WION Breaking

A missile that struck an elementary school in southern Iran may have been fired by US forces during a strike on a nearby Iranian military facility, according to reporting and analysis cited by The New York Times.

The incident took place in Minab, where the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school was destroyed during the early phase of US-Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites. Satellite imagery and video analysis suggest the school was hit at the same time as strikes on a nearby Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval base.

Preliminary findings from a US military investigation cited by media reports indicate American forces were likely responsible for the strike, though officials stress the probe is ongoing and final conclusions have not been reached.

The attack reportedly killed more than 150 people, many of them schoolchildren, according to Iranian officials, though the numbers have not been independently verified. The United States has said it does not deliberately target civilian sites and that the incident is under investigation.

US-Iran War | NYT: US Missile May Have Hit Iranian School During Strike On Naval Base | WION

Tensions are rising in Iraq’s Kurdistan region amid the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The region has seen growing security concerns as the war continues to spill across multiple fronts in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump said he would be “all for” an uprising by Iranian Kurdish separatists. The remarks come as Kurdish regions along the Iran–Iraq border remain sensitive flashpoints during the ongoing escalation.

Kurdish militant and separatist movements have long operated in border areas between Iran and Iraq, with tensions periodically rising between Tehran and Kurdish groups in the region.

US-Iran War: Trump Says He Would Back Uprising By Iranian Kurdish Separatists | WION

Geopolitical analyst Elijah J. Magnier has spoken about the escalating crisis in West Asia and the evolving US position on Iran. Magnier said that at the start of the conflict, US President Donald Trump appeared to favour regime change in Iran.

According to Magnier, Washington’s approach has since shifted, with Trump now seeking influence over Iran’s future leadership selection. The analyst argued that such an outcome is unlikely to happen given Iran’s political system and internal dynamics.

US-Iran War | Elijah Magnier On Iran War: ‘Trump Wants A Say In Iran’s Leadership’ | WION

The United States is reportedly considering lifting sanctions on Russian oil to ease a growing supply gap in global energy markets. The move is being discussed as policymakers assess options to stabilise oil supply amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

US-Iran War: US Considering Unsanctioning Russian Oil to Ease Gap | WION

US President Donald Trump says American defence firms will ramp up production of what he described as “exquisite class” weapons. The announcement came as the United States looks to rapidly expand military manufacturing amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Trump said US weapons production is being scaled up significantly, with defence companies moving to increase output and build new manufacturing capacity. The president added that new production plants for advanced weapon systems are already being constructed.

He also said the United States aims to reach the highest levels of weapons output quickly, stressing that the munitions being used in operations against Iran come from what he described as a “virtually unlimited supply".

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.

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

Smoke was seen rising from a hotel in Iraq’s Kurdistan region shortly after the United States warned that Iran-backed fighters could target hotels in the area.

The incident occurred in Iraqi Kurdistan, where several hotels are known to host foreign nationals and international staff.

Iran Strikes Back: Smoke Seen from Hotel in Iraqi Kurdistan Shortly After US Warning | 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

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.


US-Iran War: Azerbaijan Foils 'Iranian Terror Plot', Says IRGC Was Planning Terror Attacks | WION

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.

Israel-US Strike Iran: Israel Pounds Lebanon; 217 Killed, Nearly 800 Injured In Strikes | WION

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.

Iran Strikes Back | US: Iran-Backed Fighters May Target Hotels in Iraqi Kurdistan | WION

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