President Trump declared that the U.S. has beaten Iran “both militarily, economically, and in every other way” in a Truth Social post on Saturday, and called on countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz to “take care” of the closed passage.


US-Iran War | Trump: 100% Of Iran's Military Capability Already Destroyed

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday (Mar 15) vowed to assassinate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the war with Israel and the United States. In a statement, the IRGC said that if Netanyahu is alive, they will “pursue and kill him”. This comes following the rumours claiming that Netanyahu was assassinated or missing during the West Asia war. However, the Israeli PM’s office dismissed the reports as “fake news”, saying that the “Prime Minister is fine.”


'If He's Alive': Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Vows To 'Pursue And Kill' PM Netanyahu

Lebanon is reportedly preparing to form a delegation to engage in potential peace talks with Israel as regional tensions rise amid the ongoing US‑Israel war with Iran. Officials say the move aims to reduce hostilities along the border and explore diplomatic solutions, though Lebanon has stressed that a ceasefire should be in place before negotiations.


'No French Plan' To Stop War: Lebanon to Form Delegation for Potential Talks with Israel

Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States may carry out more strikes on Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil export hub “just for fun”, rejecting the prospect of a swift peace deal with Tehran.

“The terms aren’t good enough yet,” the US president told NBC News. The Iranian regime wants to make an agreement, he claimed.

US-Iran War | Trump: Might Hit Kharg Island A Few More Times Just For Fun

Iran has pressed on with sustained missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region, despite repeated protests from its neighbours, in ongoing retaliation in the war launched by the United States and Israel.


Iran War: US-Allies Gulf Nations Report Multiple Interceptions, Explosions

A new Maariv poll reveals that Israel’s wartime political coalition has lost its early surge in public support, even as the Likud remains the largest party in voter preference. The results suggest that initial rally‑around‑the‑flag sentiment may be cooling, and domestic politics are once again in focus amid the ongoing conflict.

Israeli Coalition Loses Wartime Boost | Likud Still Largest in New Poll

Israel has continued its military strikes on Lebanon, resulting in devastating casualties and widespread destruction. According to the latest reports, over 826 people have been killed and more than 2,009 injured as a result of the escalating conflict.

 Israel Continues Strikes on Lebanon | Over 826 Killed &  2,009 Injured  

The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament has accused the United States of making the Middle East a battleground by placing U.S. military bases across the region, claiming that Washington has sacrificed its allies in favor of Israel’s strategic goals. Iranian officials argue that the presence of foreign military installations has increased the likelihood of attacks and instability, and has made American bases and partners legitimate targets in the ongoing conflict.

Breaking: Iran Parliament Speaker: U.S. Sacrifices Allies for Israel

New reports and a video circulating online suggest that missiles may have been launched from Bahrain toward Iran, fueling speculation about whether the United States is using bases in the Gulf for strikes. The footage appears to show launches from the HIMARS rocket system, which is operated by the United States Central Command. While the video has not been independently verified, it has triggered fresh debate about the widening scope of the Iran conflict and the possible involvement of Gulf-based US military assets.


Iran War: US Launching Iran Strikes From Gulf? Video Shows Missiles Fired From Bahrain

Amid escalating tensions in the Gulf, Australia is deploying a Boeing E‑7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft along with air-to-air missiles to the region to support allied operations alongside the U.S. and Israel. This move is part of efforts to strengthen air defense capabilities and protect strategic shipping lanes and energy infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Breaking: US-Israeli War on Iran | Australia sending E-7A Wedgetail & Air-to-Air Missiles to the Gulf

Yemen’s Iran‑aligned Houthi rebels have publicly signaled their readiness to support Tehran in the broader Middle East conflict, expressing solidarity amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S.–Israel coalition. While the group has not yet launched direct military intervention, its statements reflect deep political alignment with Iran’s position and show how regional alliances may be shifting.

Israel-Iran War: Yemen’s Houthis Back Tehran Amid Rising Middle East Tensions 

U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged that his vision for how the conflict with Iran should conclude may differ from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expectations, highlighting emerging strategic differences between Washington and Jerusalem.

U.S.-Israel Rift? Trump’s Iran Strategy May Diverge From Netanyahu 

An Israeli strike hit an apartment building in a northern Beirut suburb that had been targeted a day earlier, Lebanese state media said on Saturday, also reporting strikes in the country's south.


Israeli Strike Hits Apartment Building in Northern Beirut

President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. would soon begin escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz to protect them from Iranian attack, as his administration searches for ways to ease high oil prices fuelled by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Trump issued a temporary waiver for some purchases of sanctioned Russian oil, a move that drew criticism from U.S. allies in Europe for potentially helping Russia fund its war with Ukraine.

US-Iran War: Trump Says US Will Escort Ships in Strait o Hormuz Soon

Tensions are rising after Israel kept the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound closed, preventing worshippers from entering the sacred site in Jerusalem. The move has drawn strong condemnation from eight Muslim-majority nations, who say restricting access to one of Islam’s holiest sites is unacceptable.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and several governments have raised concerns over religious freedom and the status of the compound. The closure comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing security operations around Jerusalem’s Old City.

US-Iran War: Israel Keeps Al-Aqsa Mosque Shut on Last Friday of Ramzan

Despite being part of Iran’s network of regional allies, the Houthis have not opened a major front in the conflict. Analysts suggest Iran could be calibrating the involvement of its partners to avoid triggering a wider regional war while keeping the option of escalation on the table.

The Houthis have previously launched attacks in the Red Sea and against regional targets, but experts say their role in the current conflict appears limited so far. Observers believe Tehran may be pacing how and when its allied groups escalate the confrontation.

US-Iran War: Why Are Houthis Staying Out? Are Houthis Awaiting For An Opportune Moment?

US President Donald Trump has rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to move Iran’s uranium stockpile to Russia, according to an Axios report.

The proposal reportedly suggested transferring Iran’s uranium to Russian territory as part of efforts to manage the nuclear issue amid the ongoing conflict.

However, Trump declined the offer, the report said, underscoring continued tensions and competing diplomatic approaches over Iran’s nuclear programme during the war.

US-Iran War: Trump Rejects Putin Proposal To Move Iran’s Uranium To Russia: Report | WION Breaking

All six crew members aboard a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq have been confirmed dead, according to US Central Command.

The aircraft went down during a mission supporting the US campaign against Iran. Two KC-135 tankers were involved in the operation, but the second aircraft landed safely. Officials say the crash occurred in what the military described as “friendly airspace.”

US officials have said the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

The loss of the tanker and its crew highlights the risks facing US forces as the war with Iran continues to escalate across the region.


Iran War Latest: All 6 US Crew Confirmed Dead After KC-135 Refuelling Plane Crash In Iraq

Saudi Arabia’s stock market has climbed despite escalating tensions in the Gulf, with the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) now trading higher than its level before the war began.

Market gains suggest investor confidence in Saudi Arabia’s economic resilience even as conflict in the region disrupts energy markets and shipping routes.

US-Iran War: Saudi Stocks Rise Despite Gulf Turmoil; Tadawul Index Higher Than Pre-War Levels | WION

US President Donald Trump says American forces carried out what he described as one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of West Asia, targeting military installations on Iran’s Kharg Island.

Trump said US forces “totally obliterated” military targets on the island but deliberately avoided hitting its oil infrastructure. Kharg Island is a strategic hub that handles a large share of Iran’s crude oil exports.

The US president also warned that Iran’s oil facilities on the island could be targeted in the future if Tehran interferes with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy routes.

The strike marks a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance.


US-Iran War: Trump Says US Bombed Iran’s Kharg Island In ‘Most Powerful Raid In West Asia’ | WION

US President Donald Trump says American forces carried out what he described as one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of West Asia, targeting military installations on Iran’s Kharg Island.

Trump said US forces “totally obliterated” military targets on the island but deliberately avoided hitting its oil infrastructure. Kharg Island is a strategic hub that handles a large share of Iran’s crude oil exports.

The US president also warned that Iran’s oil facilities on the island could be targeted in the future if Tehran interferes with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy routes.

The strike marks a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance.

US-Iran War: Trump Says US Bombed Iran’s Kharg Island In ‘Most Powerful Raid In West Asia’ |Breaking

US President Donald Trump has said American forces deliberately avoided targeting oil infrastructure during strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island.

Speaking after the raid, Trump said the United States chose not to attack the island’s oil facilities even as military targets were hit during the operation. Kharg Island is a key hub for Iran’s crude exports and sits near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping route.

Trump also warned that oil infrastructure could become a target if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted during the ongoing conflict.

US-Iran War: Trump Says US Spared Oil Facilities In Strike On Iran’s Kharg Island | WION Breaking

Explosions have been reported in Doha, Qatar, after authorities evacuated key areas in the city.

Witnesses reported loud blasts across parts of the capital following the evacuation, though details about the cause and damage remain unclear. Officials have not yet released full information on the incident.

US-Iran War: Explosions Heard In Doha After Key Areas Evacuated Amid Rising Gulf Tensions | Breaking

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is “about to surrender” as the war between Iran and the US-Israel alliance enters its 14th day. The remark was reportedly made during a call with G7 leaders, according to officials familiar with the discussion.

Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said American and Israeli forces have struck more than 15,000 targets across Iran since the conflict began, averaging over 1,000 strikes a day.

Airstrikes have targeted multiple Iranian cities including Tehran, with missile launchers, air defence systems and weapons facilities among the reported targets. Iran has continued retaliatory drone and missile attacks as the conflict intensifies across the region.

US-Iran War: Trump Claims Iran “About To Surrender” As War Enters Day 14 | WION

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