Three Lebanese journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a clearly marked press vehicle in southern Lebanon, in an incident that has drawn strong condemnation from Lebanese leaders. The strike, which reportedly involved precision missiles, also left other journalists wounded and killed a paramedic who arrived at the scene. While Israel claims one of the journalists had links to Hezbollah, the media organisations involved have rejected the allegation, raising fresh concerns over the safety of journalists in conflict zones.


Israel-Iran War: Mourners in Beirut Bid Farewell To Killed Journalists

Israel-Iran War: Iran Sends BIG Warning to US & Israel as Multiple Explosions Rock Tehran

Qatari news channel Al Araby reports that an Israeli strike hit the building housing its office in Tehran, causing damage.

“An Israeli missile targets the Al Araby TV channel building in the capital, Tehran… extensive damage and the suspension of live broadcasting,” the channel says in a post on X.

Footage from inside the office showed broken windows, shattered glass and debris. Outside the building, images showed the streets covered in debris along with damage to surrounding buildings.

Israel-Iran War: Israeli Strike Hits Qatari News Channel Al Araby in Tehran

Israel-Iran War: Israel Fires Precision Missiles on Journalists, Lebanon Mourns Deaths

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said American forces will exit the Iran war soon, stressing that most military objectives have already been achieved. Speaking in an interview, Vance described the conflict as short-term and said Washington is not seeking a prolonged presence.

Vance also linked the timeline for withdrawal to stabilising fuel prices, calling recent increases a temporary effect of the conflict. He reiterated that U.S. President Donald Trump intends to wrap up operations after securing long-term objectives.

The remarks come as Trump has extended a deadline for Iran linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor.

Iran-US War: US VP Says Exit From Iran War Soon | WION

Foreign ministers from Egypt and Turkey have arrived in Pakistan for regional talks aimed at addressing the Iran conflict. Badr Abdelatty and Hakan Fidan are set to join discussions in Islamabad focused on de-escalation efforts.

Pakistan is hosting the talks as part of a broader diplomatic push to ease tensions and explore possible negotiations linked to the ongoing war involving Iran.

US-Iran War: Egypt, Turkey FMs Arrive In Pakistan For Iran War Talks | WION

Thousands of protesters rallied across Greece, including in Athens, against U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Demonstrators marched from parliament towards the U.S. embassy, voicing opposition to the war and Greece’s involvement.

Protesters gathered in multiple cities, carrying banners and chanting slogans against the conflict, as anti-war sentiment grows across Europe.

US-Iran War: Thousands Protest Across Greece Against Iran War, March To US Embassy | WION

Pakistan’s foreign minister says Iran has agreed to allow 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with two ships permitted daily under the arrangement.

The move follows earlier disruptions in the key maritime corridor and is being seen as a step towards easing tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes.

US-Iran War: Pakistan Ships Cleared To Transit Hormuz Strait After Iran Nod | WION

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that U.S. and Israeli universities in West Asia could be considered “legitimate targets” following a strike on a Tehran university.

The warning follows reports that the Iran University of Science and Technology was hit in alleged U.S.-Israeli strikes.

The IRGC has also urged Washington to condemn the attacks, warning of escalation if its demands are not met.

Iran-US War: IRGC Warns US, Israeli Universities After Tehran University Strike | WION

U.S. President Donald Trump made a crude remark about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a speech at an investment summit in Miami. Trump framed the comment as an assertion of U.S. leverage over Saudi Arabia.

The remarks, delivered at a high-profile investor event, combined praise with a taunt directed at the Saudi leadership, drawing attention to Washington-Riyadh ties.

US-Iran War: Trump Says Saudi Crown Prince ‘Kissing My A’ At Miami Summit | WION

Israel is moving ahead with efforts to rebuild border communities devastated during the Gaza conflict, aiming to restore civilian life and strengthen security infrastructure along the frontier. At the same time, reports suggest that Hamas is quietly working to regroup and rearm inside Gaza, raising concerns about renewed tensions and the possibility of future escalation.


Israel Rebuilds Border Communities As Hamas Quietly Rearms Near Gaza

Tensions are rapidly escalating across West Asia as Iran-linked strikes target multiple locations, including a US-linked vessel near Oman, Kuwait’s international airport, and key regional infrastructure. Conflicting claims have also emerged over a Ukrainian drone depot in Dubai, while civilians, including Indian nationals in Abu Dhabi, have been caught in the fallout. The widening scope of attacks signals a dangerous expansion of the conflict beyond traditional battle zones.


US-Iran War: Iran Strikes Across Gulf Region, Ports, Airports And Military Targets Hit

Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs—a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh—overnight, resulting in loud explosions and rising smoke. The strikes followed evacuation warnings, targeting areas largely empty of residents. This incident is part of an ongoing, intense escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. 


Israel-Iran War: Overnight Israeli Strikes Rock Beirut Suburbs

Tensions around Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant are growing after another strike was reported nearby, marking the third such incident in just 10 days. While no damage to the reactor or radiation leak has been confirmed, global nuclear watchdogs and Russian officials have warned that repeated attacks near active nuclear facilities pose serious risks to safety and regional stability.


Israel-Iran War: IAEA Urges Military Restraint, Warns Risk Of Nuclear Accident

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have entered the conflict, launching their first confirmed missile attack on Israel. The strike marks a significant escalation, opening a new front in the war and raising fears of a wider regional confrontation. Israel says it intercepted the incoming threat as tensions continue to surge across West Asia.


Houthis Fire Ballistic Missile at Southern Israel

Iran-Israel War: Houthis Enter West Asia War, Open New Front With Missile Strike On Israel

Israel Hits Iran's Steel Plants, Economic Warfare Intensifies 

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for Israel and Saudi Arabia to normalise ties once the Iran war ends, reviving efforts to expand the Abraham Accords.

Trump said it was “time” for the two regional powers to formalise relations following the conflict, as Washington pushes for a broader diplomatic reset in the Middle East.

However, Saudi Arabia’s position on the need for a credible path towards a Palestinian state remains a key hurdle to any normalisation deal.

The push comes amid ongoing war dynamics and shifting regional alignments.

US-Iran War: Trump Pushes Israel-Saudi Normalisation After Iran War, Eyes Abraham Accords | WION

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the United States is meeting its objectives in the ongoing Iran conflict, now in its fourth week.

His remarks come as U.S. Central Command reports that more than 300 American service members have been wounded since the war began, with most injuries described as minor and many troops already returned to duty.

The update follows an Iranian strike on a Saudi base that injured U.S. personnel and damaged military assets, underscoring the continued risks faced by American forces in the region.

The conflict began on February 28 with U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, triggering sustained retaliation across the Middle East.

Trump Touts Iran War Success, 300+ US Troops Wounded: CENTCOM | WION

A missile strike has hit Tel Aviv, killing one person and injuring several others, according to Israeli authorities.

Police said the attack targeted a populated civilian area, with security forces responding at the site.

Authorities are collecting fragments from what is believed to be a ballistic missile as investigations continue.

Iran Strikes Back: Missile Strike Hits Tel Aviv, One Killed | WION

U.S. President Donald Trump has referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump” while urging Iran to reopen the critical global oil shipping route.

Trump said Iran was “not the bully any longer” and called for immediate restoration of traffic through the waterway, which remains central to global energy flows.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a key chokepoint for global oil shipments, with tensions in the region continuing to affect international markets.

Iran-US War: Trump Calls Strait Of Hormuz ‘Strait Of Trump’, Urges Iran To Reopen Route | WION

Protests have erupted in Turkey over restrictions at the Al Aqsa mosque, with hundreds rallying in Ankara.

Demonstrators called for the protection of Muslim prayer rights amid anger over the reported closure.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the right to pray cannot be banned, condemning the restrictions.


Turkey Protests Erupt Over Al Aqsa Closure, Erdogan Slams Prayer Ban | WION

The ongoing Israel–Lebanon war has left over 1,100 civilians and four soldiers dead in Lebanon, according to local authorities. Intense cross-border fighting, airstrikes, and artillery exchanges have devastated towns and infrastructure, prompting fears of further escalation in the region.


Israel-Lebanon War | Authorities: Over 1,100 People, Four Soldiers Killed in Lebanon 

Reports say U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iran’s Isfahan nuclear research complex, killing at least 26 people and damaging infrastructure amid the ongoing Iran war. The attack on a sensitive nuclear site has raised regional tensions and drawn international concern over nuclear safety and conflict escalation.

US-Israel Strike Iran | Iran: 26 Killed in U.S.‑Israel Strike on Isfahan Nuclear Complex

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