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US-Israel-Iran War News Today Latest Updates: Explosions were reported in Tehran on Monday as the war between Iran and Israel escalated, with attacks and economic fallout spreading across the West Asia. Iranian state media said Tehran fired its first missiles toward Israel following the appointment of new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ali Khamenei.
In response, the Israeli military said it launched a new wave of strikes targeting Iranian “regime infrastructure,” including missile launch sites and internal security command centres.
Regional tensions widened as explosions were heard in Doha, while authorities in Qatar said 313 people had been arrested for sharing images and “misleading information” during the attacks. In Lebanon, an Israeli air strike hit the southern suburbs of Beirut after warnings that facilities linked to Hezbollah would be targeted.
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Human Rights Watch accused Israel of using white phosphorus over residential areas in southern Lebanon.
The conflict also rattled global markets. Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel, while European gas prices jumped sharply. Stock markets in Asia and Europe fell amid fears of supply disruptions. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a drone targeting the Shaybah oil field, and Bahrain reported damage to energy infrastructure following Iranian strikes.
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US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Trump Calls Putin To Discuss Iran, Ukraine, Kremlin Says
US President Donald Trump called Russia’s Vladimir Putin to discuss the ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, according to the Kremlin. The discussions lasted about an hour and were described as productive, professional and frank.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Says US Wants To Seize Control Of Its Oil Reserves
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the primary objective of the US-Israeli campaign was to seize control of Iran’s oil reserves and to restrict China’s access to affordable energy. He said Iran was defending itself against a brutal war of aggression.
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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said they had completed the latest round of airstrikes targeting military airports in Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: UK Jets Intercept Iranian Drones In Jordan, Bahrain
British fighter jets took out an unmanned aerial vehicle in defence of Jordan and intercepted another drone heading toward Bahrain overnight, according to the UK’s Ministry of Defence.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was ready to work again with European customers if they wanted to return to long-term cooperation.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Hezbollah Says No Choice But Resistance Amid Israel Conflict
Hezbollah leader Mohamed Raad vowed to continue fighting Israel “whatever the cost”, saying there was “no other option to preserve honour, pride and dignity than the option of resistance”.
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The head of the Maritime Organisation said at least seven marines were killed in “recent” attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Azerbaijan President Congratulates Iran's Supreme Leader
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Monday congratulated Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and said he hoped the two countries would deepen relations “in a spirit of mutual respect and trust.”
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: UK Finance Minister Warns Of Higher Inflation
UK finance minister Rachel Reeves on Monday warned that the country could face rising inflation due to the fallout of the US and Israel’s war on Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Drone Intercepted Near Baghdad Airport
Air defences intercepted and shot down a drone near Baghdad Airport, security sources told Reuters.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Shipping Giant MSC Halts Operations In Gulf
Shipping giant MSC announced a halt in operations from Gulf amid “exceptional” security situation in West Asia.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: IAEA Chief Says Isfahan Nuclear Site Struck With Minor Damage
Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said a second nuclear site in Iran had been struck. However, any damage to the Isfahan site appears to be minor, he said.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Sri Lanka Increases Fuel Prices Amid Rising Energy Costs
Sri Lanka has announced that fuel prices will be increased from midnight amid rising global energy costs due to the West Asia conflict. Petrol octane will increase by Rs 24 to Rs 317, while auto diesel has been raised by Rs 22 to Rs 303.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Three US MQ-9 Drones Downed In Recent Days, Says Report
Three US MQ-9 Reaper drones were downed in recent days, CBS News reported, citing US officials. However, it remains unclear where the aircraft were brought down or by whom.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Lebanon Asks US For Direct Peace Talks With Israel To End War
The Lebanese government has called on the Trump administration to initiate talks with Israel aimed at ending the war and reaching a peace agreement, Axios reported.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Tajik President Congratulates Iran On Election Of New Leader
Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon congratulated Iran on the election of its new Supreme Leader.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Sultan Of Oman Congratulates Iran’s New Supreme Leader
The Haitham bin Tariq Al Said has sent a message of congratulations to Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following his appointment by Iran’s Assembly of Experts.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Spain’s Prime Minister Condemns Iranian Attacks On UAE And Regional Targets
The Prime Minister of Spain condemns, during a call with the President of the UAE, the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and a number of countries in the region.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Indian Embassy In Tehran Issues Advisory On Land Border Movements For s
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an advisory asking Indian nationals in Iran not to approach any of the country’s land border points for travel out of the country without prior coordination with the mission.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Turkey Summons Iranian Ambassador After Missile Fired Toward Its Territory
Turkey summoned the Iran ambassador following the launch of a missile toward its territory, signaling strong diplomatic protest.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Trump Says It’s 'Too Soon' To Discuss Seizing Iran’s Oil
President Donald Trump declined to commit to seizing Iranian oil as the U.S. military campaign against Iran continues, saying it’s “too soon to talk about that,” though he acknowledged the idea has been discussed publicly and compared it to U.S. actions in Venezuela.
Trump, speaking to NBC News, avoided saying whether he wants the U.S. to take control of Iranian crude but noted that people have considered it — similar to how Washington moved to secure Venezuelan oil after capturing President Nicolás Maduro.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Pakistan Shuts Schools For Two Weeks As Oil Crisis Bites
Shehbaz Sharif announced a set of austerity measures on Monday as Pakistan confronts rising fuel costs and potential shortages linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict that has driven global oil prices sharply higher. Starting March 16, all schools across the country will be closed for two weeks, with universities shifting to online classes, while government offices — excluding banks — will operate on a four‑day workweek.
US-Israel-Iran War News LIVE: Macron Says Iran Leadership Cannot Be Changed ‘Through Strikes Only'
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the conflict involving Iran could last for several weeks, describing the situation as volatile with significant risks of escalation.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: G7 Energy Ministers To Hold Virtual Meeting Tomorrow Morning
The Group of Seven (G7) energy ministers are scheduled to hold a virtual meeting tomorrow morning to discuss pressing issues in global energy markets.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Australia Acting On Iranian Women’s Soccer Team Safety Concerns, Says Trump
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, “I just spoke to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, of Australia, concerning the Iranian Women’s Soccer Team. He’s on it! Five have already been taken care of, and the rest are on their way. Some, however, feel they must go back because they are worried about the safety of their families, including threats to those family members if they don’t return. In any event, the Prime Minister is doing a very good job having to do with this rather delicate situation. God bless Australia!”
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Israeli Man Killed In Iranian Cluster Bomb Attack
Israel’s military on Monday said the area of Yehud in the country’s centre was hit by an Iranian cluster bomb, killing at least one person and leaving others in critical condition.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Anthropic Sues Trump Administration After Being Called 'Supply Chain Risk'
AI company Anthropic has sued the Trump administration to undo the formal designation of the company as a “supply chain risk” over its refusal to allow unrestricted military use of its technology.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Putin Says Russia Will Continue To Supply Energy To Reliable Partners
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will continue to supply energy resources to countries that are “reliable partners”. He said changes in logistics for oil deliveries will take a long time and require significant expenditure, and Russian companies need to take advantage of the situation.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Minister Calls US Op 'Epic Mistake', Accuses Trump Of Plotting Against Nuclear Sites
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi highlighted the rise in oil prices on Monday while mocking the US military’s name for the Iran mission as “Operation Epic Mistake”. He accused the US of plotting against oil and nuclear sites to contain an inflationary shock, and said Iran was fully prepared.
9 days into Operation Epic Mistake, oil prices have doubled while all commodities are skyrocketing. We know the U.S. is plotting against our oil and nuclear sites in hopes of containing huge inflationary shock. Iran is fully prepared.
And we, too, have many surprises in store. pic.twitter.com/UNQu0fVZE2
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) March 9, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Air France Extends Flight Suspensions To Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, And Riyadh
Air France has announced the extension of its flight suspensions to several Middle Eastern cities. Operations to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut will remain suspended until March 13, while flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh are suspended until March 12. The airline confirmed that suspensions now cover all four cities—Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh—citing ongoing regional developments as the reason for the continued disruption.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Ready For ‘At Least Ten Years’ Of War With U.S.
Brigadier General Sardar Ebrahim Jabbari, an advisor to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, issued a stark warning regarding the country’s posture toward the United States, saying, “As someone who is informed, I say this: we are prepared for ten years of war with the United States — at least ten years.”
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The Group of Seven nations is “not there yet” when it comes to coordinating a global release of emergency oil inventories in response to the Iran war, according to France, which currently holds the G-7 presidency.
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure made the remarks following a virtual meeting on the impact of the Iran war on energy markets. “We agreed on following the situation very closely, we are ready to take all necessary measures including using strategic reserves to stabilize the market,” he said after the discussion with fellow G-7 finance ministers.
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Highlighting the economic stakes of the West Asia conflict, President Emmanuel Macron stressed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is essential not only for international trade but also for the flow of gas and oil. During his visit to Cyprus, he outlined plans for a joint European and international mission to escort container ships and tankers, describing it as a “purely defensive, purely support mission.”
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President Emmanuel Macron warned that any attack on Cyprus would constitute an attack on all of Europe, highlighting the continent’s stake in Middle East stability. Speaking during a visit to Cyprus, he announced that France and its allies are preparing a “defensive” mission to escort container ships and tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump expressed frustration over the succession of Iran’s new supreme leader, saying he’s “not happy” about the choice of leader who replaced his father, and stressed that he is “nowhere near” ordering U.S. troops into Iran despite speculation about a ground invasion.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Trump Urges Australia To Grant Asylum To Iran Women’s Soccer Team Facing Danger
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, “Australia is making a terrible humanitarian mistake by allowing the Iran Woman’s Soccer team to be forced back to Iran, where they will most likely be killed. Don’t do it, Mr. Prime Minister, give ASYLUM. The U.S. will take them if you won’t. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Women’s Soccer Team Signals ‘SOS’ After Asian Cup Exit, Seeking Safety
Members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team were seen signaling “SOS” from their team bus in Australia after their Asian Cup exit. The players had earlier refused to sing the Iranian national anthem, reportedly as a protest against the regime. Iranian state media labeled them “traitors,” raising fears of severe punishment if they return home. Human rights activists and thousands of supporters are now urging Australia to grant the team political asylum to protect them from potential reprisals.
???? SOS: IRAN’S WOMEN’S TEAM BEGS FOR HELP
Members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team were seen signaling “SOS” from their team bus in Australia after their Asian Cup exit.
The players had earlier refused to sing the Iranian national anthem, reportedly as a protest against… pic.twitter.com/CK5GHqy8on
— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) March 9, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: 'This Is A Terrorist Government’: Rubio Escalates Rhetoric As US Strikes Iran'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sharply criticized Iran, stating, “This is a terrorist government. This is a terroristic regime…” He emphasized the purpose of ongoing operations, saying, “The objective of this mission is to destroy their ability to continue to do that. And we are well on our way to achieving that objective every single day with overwhelming force, with overwhelming precision.”
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Japan, South Korea Lead Oil Panic Buying As China, India Stay Calm, Says Javier Blas
Energy commentator Javier Blas posted on X, “For oil, the panic buying so far on Monday has been concentrated in Japan and South Korea. China (and, to some extent, India) are reacting more calmly. Of course, both have access to millions of barrels in floating storage from both Russia and Iran, which makes a big difference.”
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Marco Rubio Accuses Iran Of Holding World “Hostage” With Retaliatory Strikes
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accuses Iran of taking the world “hostage” through its retaliatory strikes.
