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 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

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet crashed during a routine training sortie in Assam on March 5, killing both pilots on board. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat Air Force Base before going down near Inglong Ekopi Hill in Bokajan in Karbi Anglong district, around 60 kilometres from the base.

India: IAF Sukhoi-30 Crash Kills 2 Pilots in Assam Hills | WION

The World Bank has secured more than $50 billion to support “Mission 300”, an initiative aimed at providing electricity access to 300 million people across Africa by 2030. The programme is being led by the World Bank and the African Development Bank as part of efforts to tackle the continent’s persistent power shortages.

Around 44 million people have already been connected through related efforts, but hundreds of millions across sub-Saharan Africa still lack reliable electricity. The initiative seeks to expand power infrastructure, support renewable energy projects and improve electricity access to drive economic development across the region.

Energy access remains a major challenge in many African countries, where power shortages continue to affect industry, healthcare, education and everyday life.

Africa: World Bank Secures $50 Billion to Electrify 300 Million Africans by 2030 | WION

At least 28 civilians were killed and around 60 others injured in attacks on the city of Dilling in Sudan’s South Kordofan state, according to a source at Dilling Hospital. The casualties were reported after sustained artillery shelling and drone strikes struck the area on Thursday.

Africa: 28 Dead, 60 Hurt in Sudan Drone Barrage on Dilling - Civil War Escalates | WION

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released dramatic images showing the launch of missiles during the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States. The photos, posted on March 6, show missiles being fired as part of what Iranian officials described as a major barrage.

US-Iran War | IRGC Unleashes Missiles: Dramatic Launch Images in War vs US-Israel | 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

China has called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Beijing urged all parties to halt military operations and avoid further escalation in the region.

US-Iran War: China Urges Iran Ceasefire as It Stresses Importance of Strait of Hormuz | WION

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Moscow will do “everything” to make US and Israeli military operations against Iran impossible as the Middle East conflict continues to escalate.


Iran War: Russian FM Says Moscow Will Do Everything to Make US-Israel Ops Against Iran 'Impossible'

Missile interception trails were seen in the skies over the Tel Aviv area following an Iranian missile attack during the ongoing conflict. Air raid sirens sounded across central Israel as defence systems attempted to intercept incoming projectiles.

Iran Strikes Back: Interception Trails Visible in Tel Aviv Area Following Iranian Missile Attack

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