Iranian missiles and Lebanese rockets have **simultaneously targeted central Israel, marking a significant escalation in the widening Middle East conflict. Sirens blared across major cities including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as air defenses intercepted incoming barrages. The joint barrage — involving missiles from Iran and rockets from Hezbollah — has caused injuries and heightened tensions on multiple fronts.

Iran, Lebanon Carry Out Concurrent Attack On Israel

With Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead, Iran faces a rare and crucial leadership transition. Reports say Mojtaba Khamenei, his son and a hardline cleric with strong ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is emerging as the leading contender — and may even have been selected by the Assembly of Experts as the next Supreme Leader. But Iran’s authorities have denied official confirmation, underscoring deep uncertainty as clerics deliberate the succession amid war and regional tension

Race To Pick Iran's New Leader | Mojtaba Khamenei: Named Or Top Contender?

Democrats have begun pushing back against President Donald Trump’s decision to join Israel in military strikes on Iran, challenging his authority to wage war without United States Congress approval. Democrats are calling for votes on war powers resolutions to require congressional authorization and rein in unilateral executive action — though the Senate vote is expected to face steep odds.

US-Israel Strike Iran: Democrats Challenge Trump's War Authority

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says Operation Epic Fury is “laser-focused” on destroying Iran’s offensive missile systems, missile production facilities, naval assets, and security infrastructure. U.S. forces under United States Central Command have targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command centers, air defenses, drone launch sites, and airfields as the conflict intensifies.

'Will Finish Iranian Facility Completely': US Defence Secretary Hegseth On Iran War 

In a historic first since World War II, a United States Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship with a single torpedo in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon confirmed. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called it a “quiet death” during a briefing on Operation Epic Fury. The strike reportedly occurred off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, marking a major escalation at sea.

Historic Strike: US Navy Sub Destroys Iranian Ship With Single Torpedo 

Iran War Day 5: US Defence Secretary Hegseth Issues Remarks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump “has a vision here” regarding the ongoing  US–Israel military campaign against Iran, urging critics to step back. Bessent’s comments are seen as a strong endorsement of Trump’s war decisions as strikes continue across Tehran and the Gulf, even amid rising geopolitical tension and doubts about the conflict’s long-term strategy. 

US-Israel Attack Iran | 'Trump Has A Vision Here': Bessent Backs Iran War Decision 

Nepal votes on 5 March in a high-stakes general election following the deadly 2025 anti-corruption uprising that toppled the government. With 275 lawmakers to be elected under a mixed system, rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah seeks to ride a youth wave, while four-time prime minister KP Sharma Oli eyes a comeback. Political instability continues to shadow the republic, which has seen 32 governments since 1990 and no full five-year term completed.

Nepal Elections 2026: 18 Million People Registered To Vote 

The US–Israel strikes on Iran under Operation Epic Fury are sending shockwaves through China–Iran trade. With threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, nearly 90% of Iran’s oil exports to China face disruption. Major shipping firms are rerouting vessels away from the Persian Gulf, while Chinese steelmakers and energy buyers pause new cargo deals amid rising security risks and insurance costs.

Iran War Hits China Hard: Strait of Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Oil & Trade 

Following the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.-Israeli strike, Iran’s Assembly of Experts - the clerical body constitutionally responsible for selecting the next supreme leader - has reportedly chosen Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader’s son, as his successor amid intense political pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and ongoing war. Mojtaba was a long‑time influential figure behind the scenes but has never held high public office, making his elevation controversial and raising questions about hereditary succession and internal legitimacy within the Islamic Republic.

Khamenei Successor: IRGC-Backed Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Supreme Leader

Sudan’s government has formally accused neighbouring Ethiopia of allowing drone attacks to be launched from its territory into Sudan, marking a major escalation in the nearly three‑year civil war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Sudanese foreign ministry said the incursions occurred in February and early March, violating its sovereignty, and warned Ethiopia of possible consequences. The allegation is the first direct charge of involvement by Addis Ababa in Sudan’s conflict, which has displaced millions and drawn in regional powers.

Sudan Accuses Ethiopia of Launching Drone Attacks From Its Territory

Nepal prepares for a high-stakes electoral contest as the old guard faces emerging leaders in a three-party battle. Political analysts say this election, held months after deadly unrest in 2025, will test the popularity and strategies of established parties against newer political forces. Voters are closely watching campaigns, alliances, and manifestos as parties gear up for a decisive showdown.

Nepal Elections: Old Guard Faces New Leaders in Three-Party Contest

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent US-Israeli strikes, will be buried in his hometown of Mashhad, Iranian state media report. Mashhad — one of the country’s holiest cities and home to the revered Imam Reza shrine — is where Khamenei was born and where his father is also buried.


Khamenei Last Rites: Ayatollah Khamenei Funeral Planned Amid Expert Building Strike

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent US-Israeli strikes, will be buried in his hometown of Mashhad, Iranian state media report. Mashhad — one of the country’s holiest cities and home to the revered Imam Reza shrine — is where Khamenei was born and where his father is also buried.

Khamenei Last Rites: Ayatollah Khamenei to Be Buried in Mashhad

Amid the US‑Israel‑Iran war, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it launched a major drone and missile attack on the US air base in Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa area, reportedly hitting the main command headquarters and fuel tanks.

Israel-Iran War: New Waves of Attacks Devastates Key US Base in Bahrain

As the US‑Israel‑Iran war continues, analysts warn the conflict has become a race of attrition between expensive interceptor missiles and Iran’s low‑cost drones and missiles. Iran’s repeated launches are straining Western air defense stocks, which are costly and slow to replenish.

US-Israel in War with Iran: Can Israel & US Replenish Interceptors Faster Than Iran Can Make Drones?

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Will Be Laid to Rest in His Hometown 

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says its forces have struck multiple oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming roughly ten vessels were hit amid the widening US‑Israel‑Iran war and Tehran’s efforts to disrupt maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.

US-Israel Attack Iran: IRGC Navy Claims That 10 Tankers Have Been Hit in Strait of Hormuz 

An Iranian ballistic missile struck the United States’ military base at Al‑Udeid in Qatar as part of Tehran’s ongoing retaliation for US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, Qatar’s defence ministry says. One of two missiles targeting Qatari territory hit the base, while air defences intercepted the other.

US-Iran War | Qatar: Iranian Ballistic Missile Hit U.S' Military Base 

Qatar says it has dismantled two spy cells linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to state media. The cells were allegedly involved in intelligence gathering and covert operations in the Gulf region. Authorities confirmed that the operatives were arrested, and investigations are ongoing.


Qatar Dismantles Iranian Spy Cells Amid Rising Gulf Tension

Tensions in the US‑Israel‑Iran war have sharply escalated after Israel claimed it struck Iran’s alleged nuclear site near Tehran, part of a broader military campaign against Iranian nuclear infrastructure. The Israel Defense Forces say they targeted covert facilities tied to Tehran’s weapons program, in a move that has rattled regional security and drawn global attention.

Israel-Iran War: Tensions Escalates as Israel Targets Alleged Nuclear Site in Iran |

Israel’s military says its air force struck and destroyed a secret underground Iranian nuclear facility located near Tehran, targeting what it described as a covert site tied to weapons development.

Israel Attacks Iran: Israel Says it Struck a 'Secret Nuclear Facility' Near Tehran

As the US-Iran war intensifies and tensions disrupt key oil routes, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States may escort oil tankers through the strategic Strait of Hormuz to ensure the continued flow of global energy supplies.

US-Iran War: Trump Says US May Escort Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz

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Khamenei Last Rites: Ayatollah Khamenei Funeral Planned Amid Expert Building Strike

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