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US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, has been appointed Iran’s new Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts.
Israel and US launched coordinated strikes on Iran. (Image : reuters)
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: The war between the US, Israel, and Iran entered its tenth day, with high-intensity strikes spreading across the Middle East.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Ali Khamenei, has been appointed Iran’s new Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts. The development came nearly a week after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on Tehran.
Meanwhile, White House did not immediately respond to the appointment. Trump had earlier called the new Iranian Supreme Leader “a lightweight”.
“We want someone who will bring harmony and peace to Iran,” he said in an interview with Axios last week. The US President said he would “have to be involved in the appointment, like with Delcy in Venezuela.”
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US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Saudi Warns Iran It Will Be 'Biggest Loser' If It Continues Attacks On Neighbours
Saudi Arabia warned Iran early Monday and said that Tehran it would be the “biggest loser” if it continues to attack Arab states.
The Saudi statement came after a new drone attack apparently targeted its massive Shaybah oil field.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Embassy In India Congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran Embassy in Iran on Monday took to X and congratulated Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei on his selection as the Third Leader of Iran.
Declaration of Allegiance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and All Diplomats of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at Home and Abroad, to the Third Leader of the Islamic Revolution
Unofficial translation
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
“O you who… https://t.co/vEYVlsk1dT
— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) March 9, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran's Foreign Minister Congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei On Elected As The Next Supreme Leader
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday congratulated Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei on being elected as the third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
Taking to X, he wrote, “Congratulations on the worthy selection of His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei as the third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, coinciding with the first blessed night of Qadr.”
“We pledge that, in defense of the rights of the great Iranian nation, the advancement of national interests and security, and the realization of the lofty goals of the Islamic Revolution, we shall not falter for a moment,” he added.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: 32 Bahraini Citizens Injured In Iranian Drone Attack On Sitra
32 Bahraini citizens, including children, have been injured in a hostile Iranian drone attack in Sitra.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Canada PM Carney Speaks To Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with US President Donald Trump and discussed developments in the Middle East and Canada-US trade relations, among other topics.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: IDF Begins Wave Of Strikes In Central Iran
Parallel to its attack in Beirut, the IDF began a wave of strikes in central Iran.
The IDF has begun an additional wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in central Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: IDF Attacks Hezbollah Infrastructure In Beirut
IDF attacks Hezbollah terrorist organisation infrastructure in Beirut.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Canada PM Mark Carney Convenes Incident Response Group To Discuss Iran War
Taking to X, Canada PM Mark Carney wrote, “Today, I convened the Incident Response Group to discuss the ongoing hostilities in Iran and the Middle East, and continued vigilance to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians. Our meeting focused on efforts to protect Canadians in the region and work with partners to de-escalate the conflict.”
“Canada is continuing to facilitate travel for Canadians looking to depart the Middle East and the Gulf Region. We will take all possible measures to protect Canadians abroad, including those serving in diplomatic missions,” he added.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: No Indian Killed In Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj
Hours after it was reported that an Indian was among the two killed after a projectile fell on a residential location in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Sharing the update, the General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense said, “Following up on the initial statement regarding the direct fall of a military projectile on a residential site in Al-Kharj Governorate, and after completing all final procedures, it has been determined that the two fatalities are of Bangladeshi nationality, (11) injured persons of Bangladeshi nationality, and (1) injured person of Indian nationality.”
US-Israel-Iran War Live: US Orders Embassy Staff To Leave Saudi Arabia
The United States says it is ordering embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia as Iran strikes the kingdom in retaliation for an attack by Washington and Israel.
Travel Advisory: Saudi Arabia (March 9, 2026)
On March 8, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks.
This amends the prior on March 3, 2026, Department of…
— U.S. Embassy Riyadh (@USAinKSA) March 9, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Iranian Missiles Light Up Skies Of Occupied Territories
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Khamenei's Son Mojtaba Named Iran's New Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Ali Khamenei, has been appointed Iran’s new Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts. The development came nearly a week after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on Tehran. READ MORE
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Trump Says Oil Prices 'Small Price To Pay'
Amid surging global oil prices triggered by escalating conflict in West Asia, United States President Donald Trump said the “short-term” spike is worth the cost if it eliminates Tehran’s nuclear threat.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Short term oil prices, which will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over, is a very small price to pay for U.S.A., and World, Safety and Peace. ONLY FOOLS WOULD THINK DIFFERENTLY!”
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Macron Speaks With Iranian President, Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on the phone Sunday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He also had separate talks with President Donald Trump, Macron’s office said.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Iranian Official Says 'Name Of Khamenei Will Continue'
Ayatollah Hosseinali Eshkevari, a member of the clerical council charged with electing a new leader for Iran, said the “name of Khamenei will continue”. This is seen as an indication that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba would continue as successor.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Israel Says 5 Killed In Beirut Hotel Strike, Including 3 IRGC Commanders
The Israeli military said it killed five people, including three IRGC commanders, in a precise strike at Ramada, a four-star hotel in central Beirut. Israel launched multiple waves of strikes this week across Lebanon and sent ground troops into border areas after Hezbollah launched attacks.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Israeli Military Chief Says War Could Last 'Much Longer'
Israel’s military chief Lt Gen Eyal Zamir said the state of war against Iran could last for “much longer” as both sides traded waves of missile attacks on Sunday.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Netanyahu Says 'Moment Of Truth Approaching' In Iran
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video message, said the “moment of truth” is approaching in Iran and urged the Iranian people to liberate the country from tyranny. “I believe if you stand up at the moment of truth, the day will not be far off when Israel and Iran return to being brave friends,” he added.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Sri Lanka To Issue Free Visas For Evacuated Iranian Sailors
Sri Lanka is planning to issue a monthlong free visa for the Iranian sailors evacuated outside its waters after a US submarine attack sunk another ship in the same area, killing more than 100 sailors, adding that “it will take sometime for them (sailors) to leave this country”, reported The Associated Press.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Netanyahu Tells Iranians That Israel Wants To Liberate Iran In Video Message
Israeli PM Netanyahu has shared a video message on X saying Israel wants to liberate Iran.
A message from Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, to the brave people of Iran.
پیام نخست وزیر اسرائیل بنیامین نتانیاهو به ملت شجاع ایران pic.twitter.com/FHp8LdqwC1
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) March 8, 2026
Live Post of US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Starmer Urged To Cancel King’s US State Visit Amid Iran War
Amid pressure over whether the King’s state visit to the US should go ahead as the Iran war rages on, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called on the prime minister to cancel the scheduled visit in April.
Live Post of US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Rejects Calls For Ceasefire, Claims US And Israel Already Shattered Ceasefire
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East, saying that the US and Israel had already shattered the ceasefire reached to end last year’s 12-day war. “And now you want to ask for a ceasefire again? This doesn’t work like this,” he said.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Indian Among 2 Dead In Iranian Attacks On Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia reported its first deaths in the ongoing war, saying two people – an Indian and Bangladeshi national – were killed and 12 more were injured Al Kharj governorate south of Riyadh, according to the Kingdom’s civil defence agency.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: US Says It Would Not Hit Iran's Energy Sector
The United States will spare Iran’s energy infrastructure as it wages war with Israel against the Islamic Republic, according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “The US is targeting zero energy infrastructure. There are no plans to target Iran’s oil industry, their natural gas industry, or anything about their energy industry,” he told CNN.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Trump Open To Members Of Iranian Regime Taking Power
US President Donald Trump expressed openness to someone with ties to the current regime to succeed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “I would, in order to choose a good leader I would, yeah, I would. There are numerous people that could qualify,” he said.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Trump Praises Italy's Meloni For Helping In War Against Iran
US President Donald Trump praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and said she was willing to help the United States and Israel in their war with Iran, according to Italian media.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: US Defends Allowing India To Purchase Russian Oil
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended the 30-day waiver to India to purchase Russian oil, saying Russian oil being sold to India had been expected to go to Chinese refineries but had been idling at sea. “Instead of having it wait six weeks to unload there, let’s just pull that oil forward, have it land at Indian refineries and tamp this fear of shortage of oil, tamp the price spikes and the concerns we see in the marketplace,” he told CNN.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Starmer, Trump Hold Call About West Asia Conflict
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held talks over the ongoing conflict in West Asia, after the latter expressed disagreement with Starmer’s initial refusal to allow the US to use UK bases for attacking Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Trump Says Next Iranian Leader Won't Last Long Without His Approval
US President Donald Trump said the next Iranian leader will not last long without his approval. This came after Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the Iranian people, not Trump, would choose the next leader.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Iran Says Its People, Not Trump, Will Choose Country's Next Leader
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News that the Iranian people, not Donald Trump, will choose the next leader of the country. This came after the US president said he should have a role in picking Iran’s next Supreme Leader.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Explosions Reported In Tehran As Israel Launches New Strikes
Several explosions were heard on Sunday in various parts of Tehran as Israel launched a new wave of strikes on the ninth day of the war, according to Iranian state media.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Israel Strikes Iranian Space Agency HQ In Fresh Strikes
The Israeli military said it has “dismantled” the Iranian space agency headquarters, affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, in its latest wave of strikes. Israel claimed the site was used to “advance terrorist activities” and monitor Israel.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Jaishankar To Address Parliament On West Asia Situation
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Air India Announces 78 Extra Flights Amid West Asia Crisis
To support passengers amid the ongoing situation in West Asia, Air India will operate 78 additional flights on 9 routes between 10 and 18 March.
We’re deploying extra capacity to New York (JFK), London (Heathrow), Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, Colombo, and Malé.
Read… pic.twitter.com/OSi2HEypmr
— Air India Newsroom (@AirIndia_News) March 8, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Flaming Oil Running Through Storm Drains Along Tehran Streets After A Reported Strike On Shahran Oil Depot
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Video Shows Leaking Petroleum Products Igniting In Storm Drains Near Shahran Oil Depot
Footage of the moment leaking petroleum products from the bombed Shahran oil depot exploded in the storm drains along Tehran’s Shahran Boulevard. pic.twitter.com/RwXIbvxJsg
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) March 8, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live: US Senator Condemns Trump's 'War Of Choice'
Democratic Senator Mark Warner questioned what he says are the Trump administration’s shifting justifications for attacking Iran. “This is a war of choice … There was no imminent threat. There was not even an imminent threat to Israel,” he told Fox News.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: UAE Says It Is In 'State of Defence', Condemns 'Unprovoked Aggression'
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised that it is in a “state of defence” in response to the “brutal and unprovoked” Iranian aggression, which included the launch of more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones targeting infrastructure and civilian sites. However, it said it did not seek to be drawn into conflicts and escalation.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Israeli Air Force Intercepts UAV Near Lebanon Border
The Israeli Air Force combat helicopter intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) near the Lebanon border on Sunday morning, according to the Israel Defence Forces.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: France's Macron Holds Talks With Qatar Emir, Extends Support Amid Iran Attacks
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday held talks with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, where he affirmed France’s full solidarity with Qatar in the face of the unacceptable attacks it is facing.
“I also expressed to Sheikh Tamim our appreciation for the effectiveness of the Qatari Armed Forces in ensuring the security of all in Qatar, including our nationals,” he said.
