US-Israel attack on Iran highlights: Iran War Top Developments on March 7
As the US-Israel military campaign entered its second week with no sign of easing, Donald Trump has threatened Iran with “very hard” strikes and claimed Tehran had already “surrendered” to neighbouring countries following Pezeshkian’s statement that Iranian forces would avoid targeting regional states unless attacks on Iran originate from their territory.
- Iran apologises to Gulf countries: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Tehran will never capitulate after US President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender”. Iran also apologised to the neighboring Gulf countries for the earlier strikes.
- IRGC warns of strikes if attacks on Iran continue: After Pezeshkian’s message, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that all US and Israeli military bases and interests in the region will be treated as “primary targets” if strikes on Iran persist.
- Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’: US President Donald Trump has demanded “unconditional surrender” from Iran, declaring that Washington will not pursue any agreement with Tehran unless it fully capitulates. He also called for the emergence of new Iranian leaders he considers “acceptable”.
- War powers vote: The US House voted 219–212 to block a bipartisan effort to limit Trump’s power to continue the war without Congress. A similar attempt to curb the president’s authority was also blocked earlier in the Senate.
- The United States sank an Iranian navy ship in international waters, with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying a US submarine fired the torpedo — the first such strike since World War II. Dozens of Iranian sailors died in the incident, according to Sri Lankan authorities.
- Senior Iranian official Ali Larijani said Iran is prepared if the United States launches a ground invasion. He said the country is “ready and waiting” for such a move, suggesting Iran expects the conflict could escalate beyond air and missile strikes.
- Beirut evacuation warning: Israel urged residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs to leave immediately and head north before the strikes. The Israeli military told civilians, “Save your lives and evacuate your homes immediately.”
- Markets shaken: Global oil prices surged while stocks dropped, raising fears of rising inflation worldwide. Oil and gas supplies have been badly affected as cargo ships avoid the crucial shipping lane known as the Strait of Hormuz.
- China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil, said it would send a special envoy to the Middle East to help mediate the conflict.
What exactly are US and Israel bombing in Iran?
The ongoing bombing campaign by US and Israel has focused heavily on Iran’s security and intelligence apparatus, institutions widely seen as central to the state’s control over dissent. According to Israeli and US officials, the objective is to erode the regime’s ability to maintain its grip on power, reported The New York Times.
Among the primary targets is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran’s most influential military force, along with the Basij, a plainclothes militia closely tied to the Guards. Israel said dozens of warplanes were deployed in one strike to hit a major compound in eastern Tehran that served as a hub for the Basij, the Guards and the Quds Force, the IRGC unit responsible for overseas operations.
Beyond military targets, US and Israeli forces have also struck detention facilities as well as television and broadcasting infrastructure, part of a broader effort to disrupt the institutions underpinning the Iranian state.
In its latest statement concerning the strikes in Iran, the Israeli army said that targets hit by its forces in Iran included missile storage sites, ballistic missile launchers and military facilities linked to the nation's security forces.
In Lebanon, the Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah missile launchers, weapons depots and military sites in Beirut, southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley.
According to a report by Al Jazeera, Lebanon's health ministry recently confirmed that 41 Iranians were killed and many more were injured as a result of Israel's operations in the region
In its statement regarding the strike, Israel's defence forces also said Hezbollah commanders were killed in Beirut and that a Hamas commander was killed near the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli.
Israel did not say how many people in total were killed across the strikes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
As per latest reports, US President Donald Trump will soon join grieving families at Dover Air Force Base on Saturday to attend the dignified transfer for the six U.S. soldiers killed in the war in the Middle East.
The dignified transfer refers to a ritual where the remains of U.S. service members killed in action abroad are returned to the state.
During his first term, Trump said bearing witness to the transfer was “the toughest thing I have to do” as president.
Speaking at a summit of Latin American leaders in Miami before his trip to Delaware, Donald Trump had said that the fallen service members were heroes “coming home in a different manner than they thought they’d be coming home.” He added that it was “a very sad situation” and he pledged to keep American war deaths “to a minimum.”
In a major development for the already fragile global oil supply chain, Kuwait has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining.
The decision to reduce output was finalised amid ongoing attacks from Iran, following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said on Saturday.
The cuts add another notable disruption to the global energy industry because of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, as oil and gas price keep spiking to new highs.
Kuwait's announcement comes in the backdrop of larger changes to the global oil supply chain. Oil fields in Iraq have already cut production and Qatar declared reduction of its huge volumes of gas exports, while the United Arab Emirates is most likely to cut next.
Kuwait's output reduction was after "Iranian threats to safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz" and part of its "risk management and business continuity strategy," KPC said in a statement. The national oil company did not say by how much it had reduced output.
In February, Kuwait produced around 2.6 million barrels per day of crude oil.
(With inputs from Reuters)
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Iran’s Assembly of Experts to meet within 24 hours to choose new Supreme Leader
Iran’s Assembly of Experts will convene within the next 24 hours to select a new Supreme Leader, according to assembly member Ayatollah Mozafari, Iranian media reported. Mozafari said the clerical body is expected to meet soon to deliberate on a successor, expressing confidence that a decision could be reached within a day.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: UAE living through 'time of war', says President
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the country is living through a “time of war” in his first public remarks since the conflict began.
Speaking to victims of recent strikes in comments broadcast on Abu Dhabi TV, the president said the UAE would fulfil its responsibility to protect the nation, its citizens and its residents.
“We have thick skin and bitter flesh – we are no easy prey,” he said, signalling the country’s determination to withstand the ongoing attacks.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Israel issues fresh evacuation warning for Beirut’s southern suburbs
The Israeli military has renewed its evacuation warning for residents in Beirut’s southern suburbs, urging those still in the area to leave immediately as tensions with Hezbollah escalate.
In a post on X, an Israeli army spokesperson called on residents to comply with earlier evacuation instructions, warning that remaining in the neighbourhoods could put their lives at risk. The warning comes as Israel continues airstrikes on areas it says are linked to Hezbollah in and around the Lebanese capital.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: UAE says its air defence systems responding to missile threat
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of the Interior said the country’s air defence systems are currently responding to a missile threat. In a social media advisory, the ministry urged residents to remain in safe locations and closely follow warnings and updates issued through official government channels.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: 'US vessels entering Gulf will end up at the bottom of the sea'
An Iranian military spokesperson has warned that any US naval vessels entering the Gulf could face destruction, saying they would “end up at the bottom of the sea”.
The warning follows remarks by US President Donald Trump earlier this week that the US Navy would begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as possible.”
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: 'War on Iran is a service US providing to the world,' says Trump
Trump said the American military campaign against Iran was progressing exceptionally well, rating it “a 15” on a scale of 0 to 10. He described the war as a mission carried out not just for the Middle East but for global security.
“The war on Iran is a service that we’re providing, not for the Middle East but for the world,” Trump said, referring to those killed in the ongoing US-Israeli strikes as “very sick people”, Al Jazeera reported.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: What exactly are the US and Israel hitting in Iran?
The ongoing bombing campaign by US and Israel has focused heavily on Iran’s security and intelligence apparatus, institutions widely seen as central to the state’s control over dissent. According to Israeli and US officials, the objective is to erode the regime’s ability to maintain its grip on power, reported The New York Times.
Among the primary targets is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran’s most influential military force, along with the Basij, a plainclothes militia closely tied to the Guards. Israel said dozens of warplanes were deployed in one strike to hit a major compound in eastern Tehran that served as a hub for the Basij, the Guards and the Quds Force, the IRGC unit responsible for overseas operations.
Israeli officials estimate that hundreds of Guards and Basij personnel have been killed, along with thousands of other members of Iran’s security forces. The Pentagon said US strikes have also targeted sites associated with the IRGC, which Washington accuses of orchestrating attacks on American personnel through regional proxy groups over the years, the Times report stated.
Beyond military targets, US and Israeli forces have also struck detention facilities as well as television and broadcasting infrastructure, part of a broader effort to disrupt the institutions underpinning the Iranian state.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Iran will ‘resist to the end', says Pezeshkian as strikes continue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated Tehran’s stance on the ongoing conflict, saying the country remains committed to maintaining friendly relations with its neighbours while reserving the right to defend itself against what he described as US and Israeli aggression.
In a series of social media posts, Pezeshkian said Iran’s actions are guided by principles of good neighbourliness, mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. He stressed that Iranian defensive operations are directed only at targets linked to attacks against Iran, particularly US military bases and installations in the region, and not at neighbouring countries.
"We stand firm to the last breath in defense of our country and resist. Iran's defensive operations are exclusively against targets and facilities that are the origin and source of aggressive actions against the Iranian nation, and we consider them legitimate targets," he posted on X.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Trump to attend dignified transfer of US troops killed in Kuwait
Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Dover, Delaware, later today to attend the dignified transfer of the remains of six American service members killed in Kuwait during the early stages of the US-Israel war against Iran.
The dignified transfer, a solemn military ceremony that marks the return of US troops killed in action, is regarded as one of the most somber responsibilities of a commander in chief. During his first term, Trump described witnessing the ceremony as “the toughest thing I have to do” as president.
Posting on his social media platform on Friday night, Trump said he would travel to Dover Air Force Base with First Lady Melania Trump and members of his cabinet to honour the fallen troops.
“I will be going to Dover Air Force Base tomorrow, with the First Lady and Members of my Cabinet, to pay our Highest Respect to our Great Warriors, who are returning home for the last time. GOD BLESS THEM ALL!” he wrote.
Earlier in the day, Trump warned that Iran would be “hit very hard”, one week after the United States launched its military operation against the country.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: CBSE again postpones Class 12 board exams in Middle East
The CBSE has once again postponed Class 12 board examinations scheduled between March 9 and March 11 for students studying in several Middle East countries.
The decision affects CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In a notice issued to schools, the board said the examinations planned for these dates will not be conducted as scheduled and fresh dates for the affected papers will be announced later.
CBSE also said it will review the situation again on March 10 before deciding whether exams scheduled from March 12 onwards can proceed.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Latest developments so far
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Tehran will never capitulate after US President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” as Iranian forces continue launching drones and missiles at targets in Israel and across the Gulf region.
- As the US-Israel military campaign enters its second week with no sign of easing, Trump has threatened Iran with “very hard” strikes and claimed Tehran had already “surrendered” to neighbouring countries following Pezeshkian’s statement that Iranian forces would avoid targeting regional states unless attacks on Iran originate from their territory.
- Despite that message, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that all US and Israeli military bases and interests in the region will be treated as “primary targets” if strikes on Iran persist.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: UAE intercepts 16 ballistic missiles, 121 drones today
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said the country came under a large-scale aerial assault on Saturday, with 16 ballistic missiles and 121 drones launched toward its territory.
According to officials, all but one of the ballistic missiles were intercepted, while the remaining missile fell into the sea. Air defence systems also shot down at least 119 drones, though two drones crashed within UAE territory.
Officials released updated figures on the scale of attacks since the conflict began.
In total, 221 ballistic missiles have been detected. Of these, 205 were intercepted, 14 fell into the sea, and two landed inside the UAE.
The country has also detected 1,305 Iranian drones during the conflict. 1,229 were intercepted, while 76 managed to land within UAE territory.
In addition, eight cruise missiles were detected and successfully destroyed by air defence systems.
The attacks have resulted in three fatalities, involving nationals from Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, according to authorities.
A further 112 people suffered minor injuries, including citizens or residents from a wide range of countries such as the UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, the Comoros and Turkey.
Officials said the figures reflect the intensity of aerial threats faced by the UAE since the start of the conflict, with air defence systems intercepting the overwhelming majority of incoming missiles and drones.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Trump warns Iran of ‘very hard’ strike
Donald Trump on Saturday issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying the country could face severe strikes later in the day. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said Iran “will be hit very hard” and claimed Tehran had already backed down under pressure from US and Israeli military actions.
In the post, Trump argued that Iran had apologised to its Middle Eastern neighbours and “surrendered”, promising it would no longer launch attacks against them. According to him, that pledge was made only because of what he described as relentless US and Israeli strikes.
His remarks came after Masoud Pezeshkian said in a prerecorded message released earlier in the day that Iran’s interim leadership council had approved halting attacks on neighbouring countries, unless an attack against Iran originated from their territory.
The announcement was followed by a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which warned that if attacks on Iran continue, all US and Israeli military bases and interests across the region would be treated as “primary targets”.
Trump’s message suggested that Washington may escalate further. He indicated that additional strikes were being considered against targets that had not previously been on the list.
“Under serious consideration for complete destruction and certain death, because of Iran’s bad behavior, are areas and groups of people that were not considered for targeting up until this moment in time,” he wrote.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: IRGC issues statement on halting attacks on neighbouring countries
Following remarks by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian indicating that Iran’s interim leadership council had approved halting attacks on neighbouring states unless aggression against Iran originated from their territory, the military command of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a sharply worded response.
In a statement released by the IRGC’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters and carried by Iranian state media, the armed forces said they remained committed to respecting the sovereignty and national interests of countries in the region.
“However, should the previous hostile actions continue, all military bases and interests of criminal America and the fake Zionist regime on land, at sea, and in the air across the region will be considered primary targets and will come under the powerful and crushing strikes of the mighty armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran," IRGC said.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Calls grow in Iran for rapid leadership transition after Khamenei’s death
Two influential and hardline Iranian clerics have called for the swift selection of a new supreme leader to help guide the nation amid a new wave of U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
The calls by the clerics suggest that at least some in the clerical establishment are uncomfortable with leaving a three-man council in charge, even temporarily under constitutional rules, after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said the U.S. should have a role in choosing the new leader, a demand Iran has rejected.
Naser Makarem Shirazi, a grand ayatollah, which means he commands a broad following for his religious rulings, said an appointment was needed swiftly to "help better organise the country's affairs", state media reported.
Last week, two senior Shi'ite religious authorities also issued fatwas, or religious decrees, calling on Muslims around the world to avenge the killing of Khamenei. Makarem Shirazi said it was a religious duty for Muslims "until the evil of these criminals is eradicated from the world."
- via Reuters
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: How Claude AI helped analysts find 1,000 potential Iran-linked targets in a day
Artificial intelligence is steadily moving from research labs into the battlefield, reshaping the speed and scale of modern military operations. A report by The Guardian suggests that Claude, a large language model developed by Anthropic, was used by military analysts to rapidly sift through vast quantities of intelligence data during an operation linked to Iran.
According to the report, the AI system helped analysts identify nearly 1,000 potential targets within just 24 hours, illustrating how advanced algorithms are accelerating the pace of wartime decision-making. Read More
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Iran says US THAAD radar destroyed at Jordan air base - Report
Citing a report by Bloomberg, Iran’s state-run news agency IRNA said a US official has confirmed that Iran successfully struck and destroyed an AN/TPY-2 mobile radar at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
The radar is a key component of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defence system used by the United States to track and intercept ballistic missile threats.
Satellite imagery reportedly showed the radar and its support equipment destroyed during the early days of the conflict, in what analysts say could weaken parts of the US-led regional missile-defence network.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Iran says 6,668 civilian sites hit in US-Israeli attacks since Feb 28
US-Israeli attacks have struck at least 6,668 civilian sites across Iran since the war began on February 28, according to figures from the Iranian Red Crescent Society cited by the Fars news agency.
The data shows widespread damage to civilian infrastructure, including:
The report added that several rescue and relief vehicles were damaged during the strikes, while a number of Red Crescent personnel were injured as they carried out emergency response and rescue operations.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Tehran hit by new Israeli strikes as Iran closes stock market
A new wave of strikes has reportedly hit the heart of Iran’s capital. The Israeli military said it has begun a fresh round of attacks targeting Tehran and the central city of Isfahan, marking another sharp escalation in the already volatile confrontation between the two countries.
As the situation intensifies, Iran’s economic nerve centre has been put on pause. State media reported that the country’s stock exchange will remain closed until further notice, a sign of the uncertainty gripping markets.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has issued a stern warning about what it calls covert collaborators inside the country. In a statement carried by state media, the ministry alleged that a small group of “American-Zionist mercenaries” has been photographing bombed locations and sending the footage to what it described as “terrorist satellite networks” and foreign online media.
Authorities claimed these individuals are acting as a “fifth column of the Zionist regime”, serving as Israel’s “eyes inside the country”.
The ministry said those it described as “soldiers of Israel” are under surveillance and warned that anyone found assisting foreign adversaries would face severe punishment under newly amended laws.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: IDF begins new wave of attacks on Tehran, Isfahan
The Israeli Military said it had started a fresh wave of attacks in Tehran and Isfahan.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: US moves third aircraft carrier to Mideast
Fox News reported that the United States will likely deploy a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East. USS Gerald R. Ford was seen moving through the Suez Canal on Thursday and is now in the Red Sea, according to photos released by the American military.
The USS George HW Bush completed its pre-deployment training on Thursday, according to the US Navy. The US Naval Institute reports that the carrier, its escorting warships, and air wing “wrapped up the composite unit training exercise that all carrier strike groups must do before becoming certified for national tasking.” Fox News says that the carrier strike group “is expected to deploy soon” and head to the eastern Mediterranean.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Iran apologises for strikes, interception heard over Doha moments later
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the interim leadership council approved that no attacks or missile strikes will be carried out against neighbouring countries— unless an attack against Iran originates from those countries.
But even as his video message aired, Qatar sent out a frantic mobile alert to all Doha residents. Minutes later the Defence Ministry of Qatar said in a statement that armed forces had just intercepted a missile attack.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Qatar says Armed forces intercepted missile attack
The Defence Ministry of Qatar has said in a statement that armed forces have just intercepted a missile attack.
The update came soon after the government sent out an alert to mobile phones across Doha — warning of a heightened threat. The message warned that the security threat level had been “elevated” and asked everyone to remain indoors and stay away from windows and other exposed areas.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Qatar shares 'heightened threat' warning for Doha
The Qatari government has sent out an alert to mobile phones across Doha --- warning of heightened threat. The message warned that the security threat level had been "elevated" and asked everyone to remain indoors and stay away from windows and other exposed areas.
US, Israel War on Iran LIVE: Iran to pause strikes against Gulf countries?
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the interim leadership council approved that no attacks or missile strikes will be carried out against neighbouring countries--- unless an attack against Iran originates from those countries.
He also apologized for the recent barrage of strikes in a video message and suggested they were caused by miscommunication in the ranks.
His statement aired after repeated attacks Saturday morning on Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Iran shares defiant response to Trump's call for surrender, apologises for strikes on neighbors
Iran’s president said Saturday that a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender is a “dream that they should to take to their grave.” President Masoud Pezeshkian made the statement in a prerecorded address aired by state television.
He also apologized for Iran’s attacks on regional countries, insisting that Tehran would halt them and suggesting they were caused by miscommunication in the ranks. His statement aired after repeated attacks Saturday morning on Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.