Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Thursday (Mar 12) warned the United States and Israel, saying that Tehran will “abandon all restraint” if its islands in the Gulf are attacked. This comes as tensions continue to rise in West Asia as the US and Israel continue strikes on Iran, with Tehran targeting multiple American and Israeli targets across the Gulf and several ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.“Homeland or Death! Any aggression against soil of Iranian islands will shatter all restraint,” Ghalibaf wrote on X. "We will abandon all restraint and make the Persian Gulf run with the blood of invaders.The blood of American soldiers is Trump’s personal responsibility.”It was not immediately clear exactly which islands he was referring to. According to an Axios report, citing US officials, capturing Kharg was among the considerations as the Iran war expands in West Asia.On February 28, the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran, killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several other top Iranian officials. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Azerbaijan.In a recent declaration, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Mar 11) claimed victory in the war with Iran, without providing any evidence to support his remarks. “Let me say we’ve won. You know, you never like to say too early that you won. We won. We won, in the first hour it was over, but we won,” he said.On the other hand, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (Mar 12) has set three conditions to end the raging war. In a first statement on ending war, Pezeshkian said, “The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime &amp; US—is recognising Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int’l guarantees against future aggression.”Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States and Israel that Iran will “abandon all restraint” if its Gulf islands are attacked, as the West Asia war intensifies.

Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Thursday (Mar 12) warned the United States and Israel, saying that Tehran will “abandon all restraint” if its islands in the Gulf are attacked. This comes as tensions continue to rise in West Asia as the US and Israel continue strikes on Iran, with Tehran targeting multiple American and Israeli targets across the Gulf and several ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. “Homeland or Death! Any aggression against soil of Iranian islands will shatter all restraint,” Ghalibaf wrote on X. "We will abandon all restraint and make the Persian Gulf run with the blood of invaders. The blood of American soldiers is Trump’s personal responsibility.” It was not immediately clear exactly which islands he was referring to. According to an Axios report, citing US officials, capturing Kharg was among the considerations as the Iran war expands in West Asia. On February 28, the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran, killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several other top Iranian officials. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Azerbaijan. In a recent declaration, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Mar 11) claimed victory in the war with Iran, without providing any evidence to support his remarks. “Let me say we’ve won. You know, you never like to say too early that you won. We won. We won, in the first hour it was over, but we won,” he said. On the other hand, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (Mar 12) has set three conditions to end the raging war. In a first statement on ending war, Pezeshkian said, “The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime & US—is recognising Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int’l guarantees against future aggression.” Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States and Israel that Iran will “abandon all restraint” if its Gulf islands are attacked, as the West Asia war intensifies.

‘Blood of American soldiers...’: Iran issues chilling warning to US, Israel over Persian Gulf islands

The government of Nepal has announced special two-way flights between Kathmandu and Dubai on March 11 and 12 to assist stranded nationals amid rising tensions in West Asia. Authorities have urged Nepali citizens not to panic while officials consider a broader national evacuation plan if the situation worsens.

Meanwhile, the Nepal Oil Corporation said fuel supplies remain normal despite surging global prices, even as Kathmandu raises concerns over cooking gas and supply disruptions caused by the regional conflict.

Nepal Launches Special Flights To Dubai As West Asia War Triggers Evacuation Fears 

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Mar 11) once again threatened to cut trade with Spain over its stance on the Iran war. He accused Madrid of failing to cooperate with NATO after the Spanish government refused to allow the US military to use its jointly operated bases in the country for strikes against the Islamic Republic. This comes after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez distanced his administration from the conflict in the Middle East, saying that his government’s position could be summed up in three words: “No to war.”Speaking to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, Trump said, “I think they're not cooperating at all. Spain. I think they've been very bad, very bad, not good at all. We may cut off trade with Spain.” He added,“They’ve been very bad to NATO,” Trump said, adding that Madrid gets “protected” but “they don’t want to pay their fair share, and they’ve been that way for many years.” This comes as the Iran war expands in West Asia after the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran on February 28, killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several other top Iranian officials. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Azerbaijan.In a recent declaration, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Mar 11) claimed victory in the war with Iran, without providing any evidence to support his remarks. “Let me say we’ve won. You know, you never like to say too early that you won. We won. We won, in the first hour it was over, but we won,” he said.On the other hand, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (Mar 12) has set three conditions to end the raging war. In a first statement on ending war, Pezeshkian said, “The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime &amp; US—is recognising Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int’l guarantees against future aggression.”Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Donald Trump threatens to cut trade with Spain after Pedro Sanchez refused US use of Spanish bases for strikes on Iran amid the widening war.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Mar 11) once again threatened to cut trade with Spain over its stance on the Iran war. He accused Madrid of failing to cooperate with NATO after the Spanish government refused to allow the US military to use its jointly operated bases in the country for strikes against the Islamic Republic. This comes after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez distanced his administration from the conflict in the Middle East, saying that his government’s position could be summed up in three words: “No to war.” Speaking to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, Trump said, “I think they're not cooperating at all. Spain. I think they've been very bad, very bad, not good at all. We may cut off trade with Spain.” He added, “They’ve been very bad to NATO,” Trump said, adding that Madrid gets “protected” but “they don’t want to pay their fair share, and they’ve been that way for many years.” This comes as the Iran war expands in West Asia after the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran on February 28, killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several other top Iranian officials. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Azerbaijan. In a recent declaration, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Mar 11) claimed victory in the war with Iran, without providing any evidence to support his remarks. “Let me say we’ve won. You know, you never like to say too early that you won. We won. We won, in the first hour it was over, but we won,” he said. On the other hand, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (Mar 12) has set three conditions to end the raging war. In a first statement on ending war, Pezeshkian said, “The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime & US—is recognising Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int’l guarantees against future aggression.” Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Donald Trump threatens to cut trade with Spain after Pedro Sanchez refused US use of Spanish bases for strikes on Iran amid the widening war.

‘They’ve been very bad...’: Trump warns Spain of cutting trade ties over Iran war stance

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday (Mar 12) said that an Italian base in the Iraqi Kurdish city of Erbil was “attacked” amid the ongoing war in West Asia. He added that all their soldiers were “well and safe” and took shelter in the bunker. No injuries were reported.“I strongly condemn the attack on the Italian base in Erbil,” Tajani said on X, without giving details. “I just spoke with the Italian ambassador to Iraq. Fortunately, all our soldiers are well and safe in the bunker,” he said.&nbsp;Italy has soldiers in Erbil training the Kurdistan security forces as part of an international coalition force.AFP reported, citing a Kurdish security source, that drones were intercepted on Wednesday (Mar 11) over Erbil by the US-led international forces, which are based at Erbil airport. No casualties were reported. Blasts were reported near the airport as air defences engaged drones.On February 28, the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran, killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several other top Iranian officials. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Azerbaijan.In a recent declaration, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Mar 11) claimed victory in the war with Iran, without providing any evidence to support his remarks. “Let me say we’ve won. You know, you never like to say too early that you won. We won. We won, in the first hour it was over, but we won,” he said.On the other hand, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (Mar 12) has set three conditions to end the raging war. In a first statement on ending war, Pezeshkian said, “The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime &amp; US—is recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int’l guarantees against future aggression.”Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Italy said its military base in Erbil, Iraq, was attacked amid the West Asia war. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed no injuries, adding that all Italian soldiers were safe after taking shelter in bunkers.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday (Mar 12) said that an Italian base in the Iraqi Kurdish city of Erbil was “attacked” amid the ongoing war in West Asia. He added that all their soldiers were “well and safe” and took shelter in the bunker. No injuries were reported. “I strongly condemn the attack on the Italian base in Erbil,” Tajani said on X, without giving details. “I just spoke with the Italian ambassador to Iraq. Fortunately, all our soldiers are well and safe in the bunker,” he said. Italy has soldiers in Erbil training the Kurdistan security forces as part of an international coalition force. AFP reported, citing a Kurdish security source, that drones were intercepted on Wednesday (Mar 11) over Erbil by the US-led international forces, which are based at Erbil airport. No casualties were reported. Blasts were reported near the airport as air defences engaged drones. On February 28, the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran, killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several other top Iranian officials. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Azerbaijan. In a recent declaration, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Mar 11) claimed victory in the war with Iran, without providing any evidence to support his remarks. “Let me say we’ve won. You know, you never like to say too early that you won. We won. We won, in the first hour it was over, but we won,” he said. On the other hand, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (Mar 12) has set three conditions to end the raging war. In a first statement on ending war, Pezeshkian said, “The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime & US—is recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int’l guarantees against future aggression.” Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Italy said its military base in Erbil, Iraq, was attacked amid the West Asia war. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed no injuries, adding that all Italian soldiers were safe after taking shelter in bunkers.

Italian base in Iraqi Kurdistan attacked as Iran war expands in West Asia

As the war continues in West Asia, the United States Central Command on Wednesday (Mar 11) said that Iran is “losing air capability” against the US forces. It added that the American military is not just defending against Iranian threats but is “methodically dismantling them.”“The Iranian regime is losing air capability day by day. US forces aren’t just defending against Iranian threats, we are methodically dismantling them,” CENTCOM said on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Iranian regime is losing air capability day by day. U.S. forces aren’t just defending against Iranian threats, we are methodically dismantling them. <a href="https://t.co/CrJj2nFtHB">pic.twitter.com/CrJj2nFtHB</a>&mdash; U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/2031884186231926928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On February 28, the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran, killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several other top Iranian officials. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Azerbaijan.In a recent declaration, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Mar 11) claimed victory in the war with Iran, without providing any evidence to support his remarks. “Let me say we’ve won. You know, you never like to say too early that you won. We won. We won, in the first hour it was over, but we won,” he said.On the other hand, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (Mar 12) has set three conditions to end the raging war. In a first statement on ending war, Pezeshkian said, “The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime &amp; US—is recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int’l guarantees against future aggression.”Following the supreme leader’s death, Iran’s Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader on Sunday (Mar 8), marking the first time the position passed from father to son in the Islamic Republic’s history. However, multiple reports suggested that his selection was forced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and was opposed by several clerics, who reportedly boycotted the meeting where his selection was made.Since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which began on February 28, Mojtaba has not made an appearance or statement in public. Following speculations that he has been severely injured in the strikes, Yousef Pezeshkian, the son of President Masoud Pezeshkian, said on Wednesday (Mar 11) that Mojtaba is “safe and sound” despite injuries sustained during the ongoing war.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

CENTCOM said Iran is “losing air capability” as US forces continue operations in the West Asia conflict. The command stated that American troops are not only defending but also systematically dismantling Iranian threats.

As the war continues in West Asia, the United States Central Command on Wednesday (Mar 11) said that Iran is “losing air capability” against the US forces. It added that the American military is not just defending against Iranian threats but is “methodically dismantling them.” “The Iranian regime is losing air capability day by day. US forces aren’t just defending against Iranian threats, we are methodically dismantling them,” CENTCOM said on X.

CENTCOM said Iran is “losing air capability” as US forces continue operations in the West Asia conflict. The command stated that American troops are not only defending but also systematically dismantling Iranian threats.

‘Methodically dismantling them’: US CENTCOM claims Iran ‘losing air capability’ amid West Asia war – WATCH

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday (Mar 10) announced that it will grant certain countries unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but that this safe passage will be conditional. The IRGC said that only those Arab or European nations that expel Israeli and American ambassadors from their territory will be granted the right to transit through the strategic waterway, which accounts for roughly 20 per cent of the global oil supply passing through it daily. This comes as US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran ‘terror regime’ with a much larger attack if Tehran tries to blocks supplies of oil.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-reveals-secret-3-month-head-start-on-exquisite-class-weapon-production-to-fuel-operation-epic-fury-against-iran-bae-lockheed-and-raytheon-1772844959324">Trump reveals US had secret 3-month head start on 'exquisite class' weapon production before Iran war</a><h2>Iran will give 'full right and freedom' but...</h2>According to a report by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC said that only those countries that sever diplomatic ties with both Israel and the United States will have the "full right and freedom" to transit the strategic waterway.This comes amid the Iran war, as oil prices soared to over $100 per barrel because of multiple reasons, including the near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz and a slowdown in oil production in the Middle East.<h2>Will Trump remove some sanctions on oil?</h2>US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to hit Iran with a much larger attack if Tehran blocks supplies of oil. "I will not allow a terrorist regime to hold the world hostage and attempt to stop the globe's oil supply. And if Iran does anything to do that, they'll get hit at a much, much harder level," Trump said at a news conference in Florida. Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-expel-us-israeli-ambassadors-irgc-offers-full-freedom-in-strait-of-hormuz-to-arab-european-nations-on-one-condition-1773107488099">'Expel US &amp; Israeli ambassadors': IRGC offers 'full freedom' in Strait of Hormuz to Arab, European nations on one condition</a> In a separate statement, the POTUS also announced that he will waive some sanctions on oil due to market turmoil. "We're also waiving certain oil-related sanctions to reduce prices," he told reporters after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and as he mentioned Chinese President Xi Jinping."We're going to take those sanctions off till this straightens out." &nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos. &nbsp;

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says countries will get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz on one condition: they expel US and Israeli ambassadors.

With oil prices surging, what could this mean for global trade? Scroll down to read more.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday (Mar 10) announced that it will grant certain countries unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but that this safe passage will be conditional. The IRGC said that only those Arab or European nations that expel Israeli and American ambassadors from their territory will be granted the right to transit through the strategic waterway, which accounts for roughly 20 per cent of the global oil supply passing through it daily. This comes as US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran ‘terror regime’ with a much larger attack if Tehran tries to blocks supplies of oil. Also read | Trump reveals US had secret 3-month head start on 'exquisite class' weapon production before Iran war Iran will give 'full right and freedom' but... According to a report by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC said that only those countries that sever diplomatic ties with both Israel and the United States will have the "full right and freedom" to transit the strategic waterway. This comes amid the Iran war, as oil prices soared to over $100 per barrel because of multiple reasons, including the near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz and a slowdown in oil production in the Middle East. Will Trump remove some sanctions on oil? US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to hit Iran with a much larger attack if Tehran blocks supplies of oil. "I will not allow a terrorist regime to hold the world hostage and attempt to stop the globe's oil supply. And if Iran does anything to do that, they'll get hit at a much, much harder level," Trump said at a news conference in Florida. Also read | 'Expel US & Israeli ambassadors': IRGC offers 'full freedom' in Strait of Hormuz to Arab, European nations on one condition In a separate statement, the POTUS also announced that he will waive some sanctions on oil due to market turmoil. "We're also waiving certain oil-related sanctions to reduce prices," he told reporters after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and as he mentioned Chinese President Xi Jinping. "We're going to take those sanctions off till this straightens out." Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says countries will get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz on one condition: they expel US and Israeli ambassadors.With oil prices surging, what could this mean for global trade? Scroll down to read more.

'Expel US & Israeli ambassadors': IRGC offers 'full freedom' in Strait of Hormuz to Arab, European nations on one condition

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Mar 6) claimed that major US defence companies have agreed to quadruple production of ‘exquisite’ advanced weapons, amid the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran. Taking to Truth Social on the seventh day of his war against Tehran, the POTUS wrote, "The largest US Defense Manufacturing Companies" have "agreed to quadruple Production of the 'Exquisite Class' Weaponry." Here's what it means for the war in West Asia.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/america-s-deadliest-war-crime-investigation-finds-us-likely-responsible-for-devastating-school-strike-that-killed-150-iranian-girls-1772766411530">US investigation admits America may be responsible for devastating school strike that killed over 150 Iranian girls</a><h2>'Exquisite Class' Weaponry'</h2>The US president said that he had a “very good meeting” with the biggest US Defense Manufacturing Companies and that Production and Production Schedules were discussed. The companies he met, as per the post, are BAE Systems, Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace, L3Harris Missile Solutions, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

“They have agreed to quadruple production of the “Exquisite Class” weaponry in that we want to reach, as rapidly as possible, the highest levels of quantity,” he said. The term 'Exquisite Class Weaponry' apparently refers to advanced, high-precision military hardware. Trump said that the expansion actually began three months before the meeting, i.e., three months before the US and Israel launched joint "preemptive" strikes against Iran under what Washington calls Operation Epic Fury and Tel Aviv refers to as Operation Lion's Roar.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-a-question-of-time-trump-vows-to-turn-us-focus-to-cuba-once-iran-conflict-is-finished-israel-tehran-carribean-island-1772759431337">'It's a question of time': Trump vows to turn US focus to THIS neighbour once Iran war is 'finished'</a><h2>What is 'Exquisite Class' Weaponry?</h2>In the 2026 defence landscape, this refers to high-tier systems such as the LRASM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles), hypersonic glide vehicles, and Next-Gen Interceptors used to counter Iranian saturation strikes.<h2>How much ammo does the US have to fight a war against Iran?</h2>Amid reports and warnings from high-level military officials about the US's depleting ammunition stockpiles, Trump once again insisted that the nation has “virtually unlimited supply” of Medium and Upper Medium Grade Munitions. These, he said, were used in Washington's recent offensives against Iran and Venezuela.Even as he flaunted the “virtually unlimited” supplies, he said that America has “also increased Orders at these levels” and claimed that “States all over the Country are bidding for these new plants”. He also noted that he would meet the CEOs of the defence firms again in two months.

What is “exquisite class” weaponry and why does it matter in the Iran war?

Donald Trump says top defence firms like Lockheed Martin and Boeing will quadruple production of advanced weapons. How could this change the battlefield? Scroll down to read more.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Mar 6) claimed that major US defence companies have agreed to quadruple production of ‘exquisite’ advanced weapons, amid the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran. Taking to Truth Social on the seventh day of his war against Tehran, the POTUS wrote, "The largest US Defense Manufacturing Companies" have "agreed to quadruple Production of the 'Exquisite Class' Weaponry." Here's what it means for the war in West Asia. Also read | US investigation admits America may be responsible for devastating school strike that killed over 150 Iranian girls 'Exquisite Class' Weaponry' The US president said that he had a “very good meeting” with the biggest US Defense Manufacturing Companies and that Production and Production Schedules were discussed. The companies he met, as per the post, are BAE Systems, Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace, L3Harris Missile Solutions, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

What is “exquisite class” weaponry and why does it matter in the Iran war?Donald Trump says top defence firms like Lockheed Martin and Boeing will quadruple production of advanced weapons. How could this change the battlefield? Scroll down to read more.

Trump reveals US had secret 3-month head start on 'exquisite class' weapon production before Iran war

Seychelles' Foreign Minister Barry Faure has warned that the escalating war in West Asia is already disrupting vital maritime routes and air connectivity, posing risks to the Indian Ocean island nation's economy and supplies. In an interview with WION's Sidhant Sibal, Faure said the conflict had direct effects: "Seychelles has been impacted already by the war. The maritime routes have been affected. The air connectivity has been impacted."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/norway-hails-india-as-ascending-major-power-amid-deepening-trade-ties-1772846870681">Norway hails India as 'ascending major power' amid deepening trade ties</a>He stressed resilience through partnerships: "Fortunately, we have other possibilities of getting our supplies, fuel, food and other commodities. Fortunately, we have friends like India as well. We have strong partnerships with our neighbours, with Mauritius as well." Seychelles has set up an economic monitoring group informing the Cabinet, adopting a multi-stakeholder approach with private sector and civil society involvement for early action.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIONExclusive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIONExclusive</a> | Seychelles&#39; Foreign Minister Barry Faure, in a conversation with WION&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sidhant</a>, expresses deep concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia, warning that prolonged hostilities are already disrupting global maritime routes and air connectivity, with… <a href="https://t.co/cjyUDNyEMc">pic.twitter.com/cjyUDNyEMc</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/2029979634683740374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Full interview&nbsp;WION: How is Seychelles getting impacted by the war in West Asia? Barry Faure: Seychelles has been impacted already by the war. The maritime routes have been affected. The air connectivity has been impacted. Fortunately, we have other possibilities of getting our supplies, fuel, food and other commodities. Fortunately, we have friends from India as well. We have strong partnerships with our neighbors, with Mauritius as well. I've just been having a meeting with the foreign minister of Mauritius, and we've been talking about how we can work together to mitigate the impact that this crisis is having already, and we're concerned that if it continues, it could have more serious impact on our countries if we do not take measures right now. Already, in Seychelles, we established a framework that enables the Cabinet of ministers to be informed by an economic monitoring group, what is happening on a regular basis, and we are involving the whole of society. We take a multi stakeholder approach, with the private sector and with civil society, in monitoring what is happening, so that we can take an informed decision as early as possible to prevent any further impact that this crisis may have on the country.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-reveals-secret-3-month-head-start-on-exquisite-class-weapon-production-to-fuel-operation-epic-fury-against-iran-bae-lockheed-and-raytheon-1772844959324">'QUADRUPLE PRODUCTION': Trump reveals secret 3-month head start on 'exquisite class' weapon production to fuel Operation Epic Fury</a>With respect to the crisis itself, we would like, all parties involved in it to put their arms down and to talk because. This is what we need right now. We need dialog. We need peace, not war.WION: So we saw this incident in which an Iranian ship was shot down off the coast of Sri Lanka in the international waters. What's your view? It's an Indian Ocean region, your crucial part of the Indian Ocean? How much of a worry is it? Barry Faure: Yes, it is of concern. It is important that there is peace in our region. We advocate for that, we ask all parties to choose peace over war.WION: How do you see Seychelles-India ties in the context of your President's recent visit?&nbsp; Barry Faure: It's one of the best visits ever, I think that has been done by a head of state, and that was the first visit of our head of state, since he was elected in October last year, which shows the importance of this relationship, which is a strategic partnership relationship between India and Seychelles, there were some important announcements which were made, and I can assure you that these are not just declarations that we are moving to full implementation. Prime Minister Modi will be visiting Seychelles in June to celebrate the 50th anniversary since our independence and since the establishment of diplomatic relations, which again, is a strong indicator of the level of the relationship between our two countries.

“Seychelles has been impacted already by the war. The maritime routes and air connectivity have been affected. Fortunately, we have other possibilities of getting our supplies, fuel, food and other commodities. Fortunately, we have friends from India as well,” Seychelles' FM Barry Faure.

Seychelles' Foreign Minister Barry Faure has warned that the escalating war in West Asia is already disrupting vital maritime routes and air connectivity, posing risks to the Indian Ocean island nation's economy and supplies. In an interview with WION's Sidhant Sibal, Faure said the conflict had direct effects: "Seychelles has been impacted already by the war. The maritime routes have been affected. The air connectivity has been impacted." Also read | Norway hails India as 'ascending major power' amid deepening trade ties He stressed resilience through partnerships: "Fortunately, we have other possibilities of getting our supplies, fuel, food and other commodities. Fortunately, we have friends like India as well. We have strong partnerships with our neighbours, with Mauritius as well." Seychelles has set up an economic monitoring group informing the Cabinet, adopting a multi-stakeholder approach with private sector and civil society involvement for early action.

“Seychelles has been impacted already by the war. The maritime routes and air connectivity have been affected. Fortunately, we have other possibilities of getting our supplies, fuel, food and other commodities. Fortunately, we have friends from India as well,” Seychelles' FM Barry Faure.

Seychelles warns West Asia war disrupting key maritime routes and air links

Master Sgt. (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot, the son of Israeli Minister Gadi Eisenkot, was killed in the Gaza Strip, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday (Dec 7).&nbsp;

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the funeral of the 25-year-old Eisenkot on Friday at the Old Cemetery in Herzliya.&nbsp;

Sgt. Major (res.) Jonathan David Deitch of the 55th Brigade's 6623rd Reconnaissance Battalion was also reportedly killed&nbsp;in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

IDF claimed that Eisenkot was killed in northern Gaza and Deitch was killed during a gunbattle in the southern Strip. As per IDF, three other troopers were seriously injured and shifted to hospitals for treatment.&nbsp;

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The Israeli war cabinet minister learned of the death of his son while conferring about operational plans at military headquarters outside the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;

When the minister was summoned by a casualty notification officer, he was in an operational planning room with fellow centrist minister Benny Gantz.&nbsp;

In a televised eulogy, Gantz said that the experience brought home for them both the career-long knowledge that "arrows on the map can become arrows in the hearts of beloved families".&nbsp;

"As that door - a door that became a curse - opened, it was similar to so many doors that you have opened in the past," Gantz said in remarks addressed to Eizenkot. Both are former infantrymen who rose to command all of Israel's military.&nbsp;

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"I looked at you. When you went out, I thought: 'No one deserves this. Gal doesn't deserve this. Only those who love the homeland, who are raised to defend it and stand at the vanguard, are liable to fall in battle while protecting its future."&nbsp;

Gal Eisenkot was among hundreds of thousands of military reservists mobilised for an Israeli offensive in response to an Oct 7 cross-border killing and kidnapping spree by Hamas.&nbsp;

Addressing his dead son, the minister said: "Gal, I am certain that we will press the offensive, the effort to bolster the country which you so loved - in order that it will mainly be strong, cultivated and righteous".&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Humanitarian crisis worsen in Gaza, dozens of Palestinian men were stripped and detained

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<h2>Hamas brutality can't justify collective punishment&nbsp;of Palestinians:&nbsp;Guterres&nbsp;</h2>

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that Hamas brutality could never justify "collective punishment" of Palestinians as Israel intensifies the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

"Some 130 hostages are still held captive. I call for their immediate and unconditional release, as well as their humane treatment and visits from the International Committee of the Red Cross until they are freed," Guterres said at an emergency meeting of the organisation's Security Council.&nbsp;

"At the same time, the brutality perpetrated by Hamas can never justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people," he added.&nbsp;

The health ministry in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said Friday the death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has risen to at least 17,487 in the Palestinian territory.&nbsp;

Hamas also called on Friday for the United Nations Security Council to end the "brutal war" in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Master Sgt. (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot, the son of Israeli Minister Gadi Eisenkot, was killed in the Gaza Strip, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday (Dec 7).

Master Sgt. (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot, the son of Israeli Minister Gadi Eisenkot, was killed in the Gaza Strip, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday (Dec 7). Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the funeral of the 25-year-old Eisenkot on Friday at the Old Cemetery in Herzliya. Sgt. Major (res.) Jonathan David Deitch of the 55th Brigade's 6623rd Reconnaissance Battalion was also reportedly killed in the Gaza Strip. IDF claimed that Eisenkot was killed in northern Gaza and Deitch was killed during a gunbattle in the southern Strip. As per IDF, three other troopers were seriously injured and shifted to hospitals for treatment. Also read: US Congress launches antisemitism probe against elite universities as three varsity chiefs face backlash The Israeli war cabinet minister learned of the death of his son while conferring about operational plans at military headquarters outside the Palestinian enclave. When the minister was summoned by a casualty notification officer, he was in an operational planning room with fellow centrist minister Benny Gantz. In a televised eulogy, Gantz said that the experience brought home for them both the career-long knowledge that "arrows on the map can become arrows in the hearts of beloved families". "As that door - a door that became a curse - opened, it was similar to so many doors that you have opened in the past," Gantz said in remarks addressed to Eizenkot. Both are former infantrymen who rose to command all of Israel's military. Also read: Israeli PM Netanyahu threatens Hezbollah, says 'will turn Beirut into Gaza if...' "I looked at you. When you went out, I thought: 'No one deserves this. Gal doesn't deserve this. Only those who love the homeland, who are raised to defend it and stand at the vanguard, are liable to fall in battle while protecting its future." Gal Eisenkot was among hundreds of thousands of military reservists mobilised for an Israeli offensive in response to an Oct 7 cross-border killing and kidnapping spree by Hamas. Addressing his dead son, the minister said: "Gal, I am certain that we will press the offensive, the effort to bolster the country which you so loved - in order that it will mainly be strong, cultivated and righteous". Watch: Humanitarian crisis worsen in Gaza, dozens of Palestinian men were stripped and detained × Hamas brutality can't justify collective punishment of Palestinians: Guterres UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that Hamas brutality could never justify "collective punishment" of Palestinians as Israel intensifies the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. "Some 130 hostages are still held captive. I call for their immediate and unconditional release, as well as their humane treatment and visits from the International Committee of the Red Cross until they are freed," Guterres said at an emergency meeting of the organisation's Security Council. "At the same time, the brutality perpetrated by Hamas can never justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people," he added. The health ministry in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said Friday the death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has risen to at least 17,487 in the Palestinian territory. Hamas also called on Friday for the United Nations Security Council to end the "brutal war" in the Gaza Strip. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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