The Middle East war escalated into its seventh day on Friday as Israel launched fresh air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, signalling a “next phase” in the conflict.
The Israeli military had earlier issued an unprecedented evacuation warning, urging residents to “save your lives and evacuate your residences immediately,” triggering panic across the city.
Residents fled in a rush, causing heavy traffic congestion, while some fired warning shots in the air to hasten evacuations, AFP reports.
The current crisis began earlier this week following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli operation, which sparked retaliatory attacks by Hezbollah on Israel.
Stay with us for more updates.
[live_update time=”10:04 PM” title=”US planning to move vessels through Strait of Hormuz”]
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett has revealed that the US military is exploring options to restore the flow of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, though he offered no specifics on timing or operational approach.
Speaking to CNBC and Bloomberg, Hassett confirmed that the military is considering ways to reopen the strategic waterway, which has been effectively closed due to the ongoing conflict.
The strait serves as a critical conduit for approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, and its closure has sent shockwaves through global energy markets.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”9:47 PM” title=”Video of Israelis partying in bomb shelters go viral”]
Across Israel, more than 11,770 public bomb shelters provide refuge for civilians during aerial attacks.
Israelis were filmed partying in bomb shelters while Israel’s attacks force Iranian, Lebanese and Palestinian people to flee for their lives.
In Israel itself, over half of Palestinian citizens of Israel do not have access to shelters and are often denied entry. pic.twitter.com/ah34nXgRth
— AJ+ (@ajplus) March 6, 2026
Recent footage circulating on social media shows some Israelis using these fortified spaces to celebrate the Jewish festival of Purim, transforming protective bunkers into impromptu gathering places.
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[live_update time=”8:17 PM” title=”Trump says US moving ‘thousands’ of citizens out of Middle East”]
US President Donald Trump announced in a post on Truth Social that the State Department is relocating “thousands of people out of various Countries throughout the Middle East.”
“It is being done quietly, but seamlessly,” Trump wrote, praising Secretary of State Marco Rubio for “doing a great job!”
The president’s statement comes after the State Department revealed that approximately 20,000 Americans have already returned home and that charter flight capacity is being expanded. Officials have not released further details about the ongoing evacuation operations.
The administration has faced criticism over its handling of evacuations following a Tuesday advisory urging Americans to leave more than a dozen countries across the Middle East amid escalating conflict.
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[live_update time=”8:17 PM” title=”Qatar issues ‘elevated’ security alert”]
Authorities in Qatar have issued an “elevated” security threat level warning, instructing residents to remain indoors.
The alert comes amid ongoing regional hostilities and follows previous warnings as the conflict continues to escalate across the Gulf region.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”8:14 PM” title=”German chancellor warns prolonged war threatens European security”]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cautioned that extending the current conflict poses significant risks to regional stability and Europe’s security interests.
Merz stated that a protracted war endangers both Israel and its regional partners, adding that continued hostilities serve no one’s interest. He warned of potential threats to Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity should the conflict persist.
The Chancellor further emphasized that instability in Iran could have direct consequences for Europe, including jeopardizing the continent’s energy security and potentially triggering uncontrolled migration flows.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”8:02 PM” title=”Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ from Iran”]
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Tehran, stating in a social media post that “there will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!”
Trump further called for new leadership in Iran that he would consider “acceptable,” suggesting that after such a transition, the US and its allies would assist in the country’s recovery.
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[live_update time=”7:58 PM” title=”Israeli Airstrike reported near Iranian embassy in Beirut”]
Reports are emerging of an Israeli airstrike hitting near the Iranian embassy in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
Details are still limited at this time.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”7:55 PM” title=”Strikes hit multiple locations in Iran’s Qom”]
Attacks have struck three areas in the Iranian city of Qom, according to a local official cited by the state-affiliated Noor News agency.
The reported strikes come shortly after the Israeli military issued a warning to civilians in an industrial zone of Qom, urging them to evacuate immediately due to planned military operations.
The developments suggest a significant intensification of the air campaign against the city, which is considered one of Iran’s holiest sites and hosts important religious and strategic infrastructure.
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[live_update time=”7:52 PM” title=”Israel Launches ’15th Wave’ of airstrikes on Tehran, Isfahan”]
The Israeli military has announced it initiated a new wave of attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure in the capital, Tehran, and the central city of Isfahan.
In a post on X, the army described the operation as the “15th airstrike,” signaling the sustained and escalating nature of its air campaign against Iranian targets. The statement characterized the attacks as targeting “Iranian regime infrastructure,” though no specific facilities were named.
The latest strikes extend the pattern of near-daily bombardment as the conflict enters its second week.
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[live_update time=”7:25 PM” title=” Iran health ministry releases latest casualty figures”]
Iranian Health Ministry Spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour has provided updated statistics on the human toll of the conflict, revealing the extensive impact on civilians and healthcare infrastructure.
According to the latest data, more than 2,000 injured individuals are currently receiving hospital treatment across the country, with over 625 surgical procedures performed to date.
The casualties span all ages, with the youngest patient identified as a four-month-old baby girl from Poldokhtar in Lorestan province, western Iran. The oldest is a 94-year-old woman from Saqqez in Kurdistan province, northwestern Iran.
Among the dead, 198 are women. The fatalities include eight healthcare workers, while another 30 medical personnel have been injured in the strikes.
Kermanpour also reported significant damage to medical infrastructure, with 11 hospitals, eight emergency medical centres, and 12 ambulances hit by missiles.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”7:20 PM” title=”50,000 Syrians flee Lebanon for home as conflict intensifies”]
Approximately 50,000 Syrians residing in Lebanon have crossed back into Syria over the past week to escape the escalating conflict, according to the United Nations migration agency.
Mathieu Luciano, Lebanon mission chief for the International Organization for Migration, reported “large-scale cross-border movements” in recent days.
“Nearly 50,000 Syrians have crossed from Lebanon into Syria over the past week, not including those who may have crossed yesterday following the evacuation orders,” he said in a statement.
The exodus reflects growing panic among vulnerable populations as violence spreads across Lebanese territory.
Ayaki Ito, emergencies chief and cross-regional refugee coordinator for UNHCR, added that more than 3,000 Lebanese nationals have also crossed into Syria seeking safety from the conflict.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”7:18 PM” title=”Drone strike targets Basra international airport in Iraq”]
A drone has attacked Basra International Airport in southern Iraq, according to an Iraqi security source cited by Al Jazeera.
The origin of the drone and the extent of any casualties or damage at the facility remain unclear at this time. The incident adds to the growing list of regional infrastructure targeted amid the escalating conflict.
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[live_update time=”7:07 PM” title=”UAE intercepts 9 missiles and 109 drones in single day”]
The UAE’s Defence Ministry has announced that its air defense systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 109 drones on Friday, with three additional drones falling within Emirati territory.
According to the ministry, the latest interceptions bring the total number of Iranian ballistic missiles intercepted by UAE forces during the ongoing conflict to 190. The total number of drones shot down now stands at 1,110.
The ministry also reported destroying eight cruise missiles launched from Iran.
The figures underscore the intensity of Iran’s sustained retaliatory campaign against Gulf states hosting US military personnel and assets.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”7:05 PM” title=”Israeli minister’s son among soldiers injured on Lebanon border”]
The son of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is among the troops injured during military operations along the border with Lebanon, according to Israeli Army Radio.
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[live_update time=”7:02 PM” title=”Israel launches over 15 airstrikes on Beirut”]
More than 15 Israeli airstrikes have targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs in the latest wave of bombardment, according to Lebanese media reports.
In addition to the attacks on the capital’s outskirts, Israeli forces have continued to pound areas across southern Lebanon throughout the day. The strikes mark a significant escalation in Israel’s military campaign against targets in Lebanon.
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[live_update time=”6:47 PM” title=”Emirates flies 30,000 passengers out of Dubai”]
Emirates airline transported approximately 30,000 passengers out of Dubai on Thursday, according to a spokesperson cited by Reuters.
The carrier, the largest in the Middle East, has been operating evacuation and regular flights despite ongoing regional disruptions.
The spokesperson indicated that Emirates expects to return to 100 percent of its network in the coming days, signaling a gradual restoration of normal operations amid the conflict.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”6:32 PM” title=”Iran claims attack on ‘US-owned’ oil tanker off Kuwait”]
Iran’s armed forces announced on Friday that they had struck a “US-owned” oil tanker operating off the coast of Kuwait.
According to state radio, citing the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters – which assumes operational command of Iran’s military during wartime—the vessel was hit and is currently on fire.
No further details about the tanker’s identity, crew, or extent of damage have been released. The claim marks a significant escalation in Iran’s campaign against commercial shipping in the region.
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[live_update time=”6:11 PM” title=”IRGC claims new missiles hit us bases in Gulf and Israeli targets”]
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that its “new-generation missiles struck American bases in Gulf countries” as well as multiple Israeli sites, including “Ben Gurion Airport, Haifa and Tel Aviv.”
The claim marks a significant escalation in Iran’s retaliatory campaign, though the extent of damage and casualties from the strikes has not been independently verified.
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[live_update time=”6:07 PM” title=”Iran intercepts aircraft in northeastern airspace”]
A “hostile” aircraft has been intercepted in the skies above the city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency.
No further details about the type of aircraft or the outcome of the interception have been released.
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[live_update time=”6:05 PM” title=”Lebanon faces ‘dangerous moment’ as conflict intensifies”]
The past hour has seen two fresh attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following a night of intense bombardment. More than 12 strikes targeted the cluster of neighbourhoods, now largely empty of residents after unprecedented Israeli evacuation warnings.
A short while ago, an apartment building in the southern city of Sidon – not typically considered a Hezbollah stronghold – was also hit. A Hamas official is reported to have been killed in that strike.
Lebanon’s Prime Minister has issued an urgent appeal for international assistance, warning that the country is facing a dangerous moment with a grave situation on the ground and a looming humanitarian disaster. He added that diplomatic efforts continue in an attempt to halt the escalation.
Hezbollah, meanwhile, remains defiant, continuing to launch attacks on Israeli troops operating inside Lebanese territory along the border. The conflict shows no signs of abating, with violence spreading beyond traditional flashpoints.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”6:01 PM” title=”Iran accuses US and Israel of striking Tehran Elementary School”]
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has alleged that American and Israeli forces carried out an attack on an elementary school in Tehran’s Niloufar Square.
In a post on X, Baghaei shared footage showing what appeared to be school classrooms with blown-out windows and extensive debris scattered across the premises. He did not provide any information regarding casualties.
How the United States administration is helping the people of Iran!
👇This is another elementary school, Shahid Hamedani School, in Niloufar Sq., Tehran, targeted by the American/Israeli aggressors. pic.twitter.com/Auf0mkVha5
— Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) March 6, 2026
The claim adds to the growing list of civilian infrastructure reportedly hit in the ongoing conflict, though independent verification of the attack has not been possible.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has alleged that American and Israeli forces carried out an attack on an elementary school in Tehran’s Niloufar Square.
In a post on X, Baghaei shared footage showing what appeared to be school classrooms with blown-out windows and extensive debris scattered across the premises. He did not provide any information regarding casualties.
The claim adds to the growing list of civilian infrastructure reportedly hit in the ongoing conflict, though independent verification of the attack has not been possible.
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[live_update time=”5:50 PM” title=”Israel warns residents near Iran’s Qom to evacuate”]
The Israeli military has issued a new evacuation order, this time targeting an industrial area in the Iranian city of Qom.
In a post on its Farsi-language X page, the military shared a map of the Shokouhiyeh industrial area, marking a specific zone in red lines where it said operations would be conducted “in the coming hours.”
“You are requested to immediately leave the designated area shown on the map,” the statement read. “Remaining in this area puts your lives at risk.”
The warning follows similar evacuation orders issued in previous days for other locations across Iran, as the conflict continues to expand.
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[live_update time=”5:42 PM” title=”Israel says it struck Khamenei’s underground bunker in Tehran”]
The Israeli military has announced that 50 of its fighter jets successfully targeted an underground bunker in Tehran that had been constructed for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
According to an official statement, the underground compound “extended beneath entire streets in central Tehran” and contained meeting rooms and operational facilities. The military further claimed that senior Iranian government officials had continued using the complex following Khamenei’s death.
The strike marks one of the most significant deep-penetration operations inside the Iranian capital since the conflict began.
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[live_update time=”5:41 PM” title=”Iranians gather for first Friday prayers since outbreak of war”]
Large crowds gathered across Iran on Friday for the first weekly prayers since the start of the conflict with the United States and Israel, and the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In Tehran, worshippers assembled at an open space outside the Grand Mosque of Imam Khomeini, according to footage shared by Iranian media. The video showed men and women dressed in black, many carrying Iranian flags, as they streamed into the prayer ground.
In the background, a speaker could be heard mourning the late Supreme Leader through a loudspeaker.
Similar scenes were reported from other cities across the country, including Ilam and Borujerd in the west, and Zahedan in the southeast, where worshippers were seen holding Iranian flags.
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[live_update time=”5:35 PM” title=” Target those who ‘ignited’ the conflict: Pezeshkian”]
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that any mediation efforts should be directed toward the United States and Israel, holding them responsible for sparking the current escalation.
In a post on X, Pezeshkian made clear his country’s position: “Let’s be clear: we are committed to lasting peace in the region yet we have no hesitation in defending our nation’s dignity & sovereignty.”
He added that “mediation should address those who underestimated the Iranian people and ignited this conflict,” implicitly rejecting calls for Iran to unilaterally de-escalate.
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[live_update time=”5:32 PM” title=”Israeli strike kills five in Lebanon’s Sidon”]
An Israeli attack on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon has left five people dead and seven others wounded, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health.
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[live_update time=”5:28 PM” title=”Iran enters seventh day of nationwide internet blackout”]
Iran has now been offline for six consecutive days, with connectivity levels remaining critically low, according to global internet monitor Netblocks.
In its latest update, the watchdog reported that the country continues to experience a near-total blackout, with internet connectivity holding at just one percent of normal levels at the 144-hour mark.
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[live_update time=”5:02 PM” title=”Iranian missile strikes Israel’s main international airport”]
Iranian missiles have struck Ben Gurion Airport, Israel’s largest and busiest international airport, according to Israeli media reports.
The Israeli military has not yet issued any official comment regarding the incident.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”4:37 PM” title=”UN urges swift investigation into deadly Iran school strike”]
The UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called on the United States to expedite its promised investigation into an airstrike that killed 175 people at a girls’ school in Iran.
Speaking to reporters in Geneva, Türk stressed the need for a “prompt, transparent and impartial investigation,” noting that the US has already announced it would conduct such a probe.
“We need this to happen very quickly and we need to also make sure that there is accountability as well as redress for the victims,” he said.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the American military is “investigating” the attack, which took place in the southern Iranian city of Minab.
The strike has drawn widespread international condemnation and intensified calls for accountability amid the escalating conflict.
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[live_update time=”4:15 PM” title=”3 paramedics killed while rescuing injured in South Lebanon”]
Three paramedics were killed and six others sustained injuries while attempting to rescue people wounded in explosions in southern Lebanon.
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, confirmed the casualties, noting that the incident occurred in the South Tyre district as Israel continues its persistent attacks on the region.
In a social media post, Ghebreyesus stated that the widening conflict in the Middle East is exerting a growing impact on healthcare services throughout the entire region. He warned that the number of casualties among health workers could rise further.
The WHO chief emphasised that it is essential to avoid such fatalities so that paramedics, doctors, and nurses can continue their life-saving work, which is especially critical during this crisis.
Ghebreyesus urged all warring parties to adhere to international humanitarian law and ensure the protection of healthcare workers, health facilities, and patients.
He further called for maximum restraint and for the voices of wisdom and peace to be strengthened instead of continued bombardment.
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[live_update time=”4:03 PM” title=”Death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon reaches 123″]
The death toll from Israeli attacks in Lebanon has risen to 123, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
In a statement released on Thursday, the ministry confirmed that the number of fatalities resulting from Monday’s strikes had increased to 123, with a further 683 people reported injured. The updated casualty figures were cited by Al Jazeera.
Meanwhile, the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has issued a warning to Israeli citizens, advising them to evacuate towns located within 5 kilometres (3.11 miles) of the northern border.
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[live_update time=”3:47 PM” title=”20 killed in joint US-Israel strikes on Iran’s Shiraz”]
At least 20 people were killed and 30 others injured in a joint military strike conducted by the United States and Israel on the Iranian city of Shiraz.
Jalil Hasani, the Deputy Governor of Fars Province, confirmed Al Jazeera that the attack took place on Friday morning, targeting a residential area in Zibashahr. He stated that those killed in the strike were civilians.
In a separate incident in Shiraz, two medical assistants were also killed.
Extensive damage has been reported in various cities as rescue workers continue operations to recover those trapped under the rubble. The Red Crescent further noted that the injured are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals.
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[live_update time=”3:44 PM” title=”Germany seeks no role in US-Israel strikes, regime change in Iran”]
Germany will not participate in military operations led by the United States and Israel against Iran, nor will it support any initiatives for regime change in the country, said Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.
Speaking to journalists in Berlin on 5 March, Wadephul stated that while Germany wishes to see a democratic future for Iran, any such transformation must be driven by the Iranian people themselves.
According to a report by the Turkish news agency Anadolu, the Foreign Minister explicitly clarified that Germany is not involved in the current conflict and will not be in the future.
The conservative politician further noted that Berlin would not take part in specific measures aimed at regime change in any country, including Iran.
He emphasised that while Germany maintains contact with Iranian opposition groups and stands in solidarity with the people against government oppression, it cannot determine the nation’s political future.
“Ultimately, the Iranian people will reach a point where they take their fate into their own hands – and perhaps overcome this regime,” Wadephul said, adding that official state action from Germany to this end is not possible for “obvious reasons.”
The Foreign Minister also condemned Iran’s retaliatory strikes and called on Tehran to cease these attacks. He warned that Iranian hostilities pose a threat not only to Gulf nations but also to Cyprus, a member of the European Union.
He further cited recent reports indicating potential threats directed towards Turkey and Azerbaijan.
To discuss the latest developments, Wadephul is scheduled to participate in a video conference on Thursday with fellow EU foreign ministers and officials from Gulf countries.
Meanwhile, separate reports indicate that US President Donald Trump has claimed “Iran has lost everything” and suggested that a ground invasion would be “a waste of time.”
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[live_update time=”2:47 PM” title=”Civilian toll hits 1,332 in Iran”]
At least 1,332 civilians have been killed in Iran since the commencement of attacks by US and Israeli forces, according to a report released by the Iranian Red Crescent Society on Friday morning.
The organisation stated in its report, published on 6 March 2026, that the death toll has risen steadily since the outbreak of the war. A significant proportion of the casualties are ordinary citizens who have been directly caught in the military conflict.
As the humanitarian crisis worsens, rescue teams are reportedly struggling to reach affected areas and deliver emergency aid. Amidst the escalating situation, Indonesia has begun evacuating its citizens from Iran.
While the mounting loss of life has sparked deep international concern, there are currently no effective signs of the conflict ceasing. The report cited Middle East Eye as a source for these developments.
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[live_update time=”1:34 PM” title=”India decides to increase LPG production urgently”]
To address potential cooking fuel shortages caused by instability in the Middle East, the Indian government has exercised emergency authority to command domestic oil refiners to prioritize and increase the manufacturing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This mandate requires refiners to ensure that all available propane and butane stocks are dedicated to LPG production.
As the world’s second-largest importer of LPG, India heavily relies on foreign supply, with approximately two-thirds of its total consumption being imported. The Middle East is a critical partner in this supply chain, accounting for 85% to 90% of these imports.
During the previous year, the nation consumed 33.15 million metric tonnes of the gas mixture. Given that there are approximately 332 million active LPG users across the country, these emergency measures are intended to safeguard the domestic energy needs of a massive consumer base against international supply disruptions.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”1:34 PM” title=”Indonesia to evacuate its citizens from Iran”]
According to Heni Hamidah of the Indonesian foreign ministry, the first stage of the withdrawal will proceed via Azerbaijan.
This initial group consists of 32 individuals anticipated to return to Jakarta on Monday or Tuesday. While there are roughly 329 Indonesians currently in Iran – largely students in the city of Qom – the government is not yet extending evacuation orders to the half-million citizens living in other parts of the Middle East.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”1:22 PM” title=”How much effective Modi’s ‘guardian’ claim?”]
In late October, Prime Minister Modi characterized the Indian Navy as the “guardian of the Indian Ocean,” emphasizing the region’s critical importance for international oil and trade routes. However, this “guardian” status has been called into question following a recent maritime strike.
Just 81 kilometers off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena as it traveled home from India’s “Milan” naval exercises. The sinking took place shortly after Indian President Droupadi Murmu had been photographed with the vessel’s crew.
Despite the proximity and the ship’s status as a guest of the naval drills, the Indian Navy’s formal response was delayed by more than a day. This attack signaled the Trump administration’s readiness to intensify its military operations against Iran, while simultaneously exposing limitations in India’s protective role in the region.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”1:00 PM” title=”Iran war cost US $3.7bn in first 100hrs”]
The first 100 hours of the US war on Iran is estimated to have cost $3.7bn, or $891.4 million each day, according the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
With both US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicating the war could go on for weeks, the Washington DC-based think tank notes that the Defense Department will need more money than currently budgeted to fund the war.
“The cost of munitions will decline as the United States switches to lower-cost munitions,” the CSIS said, explaining that the start of an air campaign is more expensive because of the sophisticated weaponry required.
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[live_update time=”12:30 PM” title=”Over 3,000 homes in Iran damaged”]
The Iranian Red Crescent Society has reported extensive damage to civilian infrastructure following ongoing military strikes by the United States and Israel.
Pir Hossein Kolivand, the president of the society, stated that 3,643 civilian sites have been affected, including the damage or destruction of 3,090 homes.
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[live_update time=”12:00 PM” title=”Almost 200 children killed in attacks: UNICEF”]
UNICEF has reported that nearly 200 children have lost their lives across the Middle East following the military escalation involving the US, Israel, and Iran that began over the weekend. The organization detailed that 181 of these fatalities occurred in Iran, with additional deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel, and Kuwait.
Emphasizing that children pay an “unacceptably high price” for conflicts they did not initiate, UNICEF underscored the devastating impact of the current regional violence. Furthermore, reports from the IRGC indicated that an attack on a girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, resulted in the deaths of at least 175 students during the first day of the strikes.
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[live_update time=”11:23 AM” title=”War against Iran moving to ‘next phase’: Israel”]
Israel’s top military official, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, has announced that the joint US-Israeli offensive against Iran is advancing to a “next phase” intended to further weaken the Iranian government and its military assets.
In a televised address, Zamir suggested that more undisclosed strategic actions are planned, coinciding with reports of fresh strikes in Tehran on Friday morning.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”10:52 AM” title=”Hezbollah tells Israelis to leave border area”]
Lebanon faced a continuous and intense series of air strikes, including 11 significant attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs. These military actions also reached the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon, areas where residents had been ordered to evacuate. Additionally, Hezbollah issued a warning in Hebrew, advising Israeli citizens residing within five kilometers of the border to leave the area.
Source: A Jazeera
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[live_update time=”10:50 AM” title=”Several towns attacked in Lebanon”]
Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) has reported that Israeli aircraft conducted a series of nighttime strikes targeting several towns in the southern part of the country, specifically naming Srifa, Aita al-Shaab, Touline, Sawana, and Majdal Selm. Additionally, the NNA noted a strike on the town of Douris in eastern Lebanon. Currently, there are no specific details regarding the extent of the damage or any potential casualties resulting from these attacks.
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[live_update time=”10:40 AM” title=”US public behind Iran war: Trump”]
President Donald Trump has asserted that the American public is fully supportive of a military conflict with Iran, yet recent polling suggests that broad backing for such a war does not actually exist. While Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth believe that Iran is counting on a lack of American endurance, they maintain that the United States possesses the superior willpower.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”10:40 AM” title=”Israeli embassy in Bahrain targeted”]
According to reports from Iran’s Fars News Agency, a series of overnight strikes in Manama, Bahrain, were directed at the Financial Harbour Towers, a commercial site housing the Israeli embassy.
Reuters further reported that an Iranian drone was neutralized in the vicinity of the complex.
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[live_update time=”10:37 AM” title=”Hezbollah attacks Israeli forces”]
Early Friday, the Lebanese group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a series of strikes directed at Israeli ground troops, including those currently operating within Lebanese territory. In a Telegram update, the group specified that its fighters engaged Israeli forces in areas such as Maroun al-Ras and Kfar Kila.
Additionally, Hezbollah reported targeting a naval facility in Haifa’s port and the Yoav military camp located in the Golan Heights. Although an evacuation warning had been previously issued to Israeli border residents, there were no immediate reports of casualties from these latest actions.
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[live_update time=”10:32 AM” title=”Pezeshkian meets for interim leader selection”]
President Masoud Pezeshkian chaired the fourth session of Iran’s transitional leadership council, which has been tasked with governing the nation following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
According to reports from the reformist newspaper Shargh, the council discussed the upcoming assembly of experts responsible for selecting a new leader. Pezeshkian, along with Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei and Guardian Council member Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, reviewed strategies regarding the country’s defense against ongoing military actions from the US and Israel.
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[live_update time=”10:30 AM” title=”Israeli air strikes hit southern suburb of Beirut”]
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[live_update time=”10:20 AM” title=”US likely responsible for attack on Iran school”]
Recent reports suggest that a US military investigation has found it likely that American forces were responsible for a missile strike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, which resulted in the deaths of 165 children.
While the inquiry is still underway and has not reached a final conclusion, the incident has drawn significant international attention, especially as the intentional targeting of civilian infrastructure is categorized as a war crime. Mass funerals were recently held in Iran for the victims of the attack, which took place last Saturday.
This reported strike coincides with a period of heightened military activity by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI), an umbrella group consisting of Iran-backed armed groups that previously fought against ISIL (ISIS).
Source: Reuters
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[live_update time=”10:12 AM” title=”IRI continues attack against US interests”]
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) recently announced that it conducted a minimum of 27 military operations over a 24-hour period, specifically targeting US interests within Iraq and the surrounding region. Using a combination of missiles and drones, the group claimed to have struck what it described as “enemy bases” in a statement released via Telegram.
While the group’s announcement did not specify the exact locations targeted, there have been no immediate reports confirming any damage or casualties resulting from these strikes.
The IRI serves as an umbrella organization for various Iran-backed armed groups that were previously involved in the conflict against ISIL (ISIS). This recent escalation follows a pattern of the group claiming responsibility for such actions as a direct response to the United States’ support for Israel’s military operations in Gaza.
Source: Al Jazeera
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[live_update time=”10:10 AM” title=”Leave the Kurds alone: Iraqi first lady to Trump”]
Iraqi First Lady Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed has urged the United States to stop utilizing Kurdish forces as proxies in its ongoing conflict with Iran.
Speaking on the 35th anniversary of the 1991 uprising against Saddam Hussein, Ahmed – a prominent Kurdish figure and wife of President Abdul Latif Rashid – emphasized that the Kurdish people are not “guns for hire.”
She pointed to the 1991 events in Sulaimaniyah as a historical example of a time when the US failed to provide necessary defense for the Kurds. Her comments come amid reports that the US is attempting to recruit Kurdish assistance for operations against the Iranian military.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
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Qatari defense officials have confirmed that their air defense systems successfully neutralized a drone strike aimed at the Al Udeid airbase in Doha. Prior to this, a security alert was issued, instructing citizens to shelter indoors and stay away from windows due to an increased threat level.
Source: Middle East Monitor
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The Israeli military has officially confirmed that its aircraft are engaged in an extensive series of strikes targeting infrastructure within the Iranian capital.
While the military characterized the wave of attacks as “broad,” no further specifics were released. Reports from Tehran noted that the sound of warplanes and explosions could be heard echoing across the city.
Source: Al Jazeera
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