(260306) -- COLOMBO, March 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People from the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr are evacuated to Colombo Port, Sri Lanka, March 5, 2026. A total of 204 people from IRIS Bushehr have been brought to Colombo Port, the Sri Lanka Navy said on Friday.
War and force cannot solve issues once and for all. The Iranian nuclear issue ultimately has to return to a political and diplomatic solution. BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The United States and Israel have carried out deadly military strikes against Iran for about one week.
Israeli strike in Sidon kills at least two At least two people were killed in an Israeli strike on a building in Sidon, south Lebanon, the National News Agency reported.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6 (ANI): Following the killing of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Consul General of Iran in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, has asserted that the Iranian nation remains united 'like a clenched fist' in its resolute defence against foreign aggression.
New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Chairman of Congress' Media and Publicity Department, Pawan Khera, on Friday lashed out at the Centre after the United States said it had allowed a 30-day waiver for New Delhi to purchase Russian oil amid shipping routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz being hampered. Speaking to ANI, Pawan Khera called the 30-day waiver 'alms' for India. 'When is a waiver given?
New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Highlighting the far-reaching consequences of regional instability, Deputy Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines, Michael Lee stated that any conflict in the Taiwan Strait would directly impact the Indian economy, calling on New Delhi to play a role in ensuring regional safety.
New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday lashed out at the Central government as he viewed the US' 30-day waiver for New Delhi to purchase Russian oil as an 'attack' on the country's sovereignty.
New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj on Friday criticised the Central government following the US Treasury Department's decision to grant a temporary 30-day waiver for Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. AAP Delhi President claimed that the move represents a 'humiliation' for India.
For years, the Islamic Republic has reportedly positioned its military units around Tehran’s Azadi, Takhti, and Enghelab stadiums - alon ...
“Basij forces are checking cars. They interrogate you: Where are you going? Why are you going?
US investigators 'say American strike most likely responsible' for Iranian school massacre Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Fri, 03/06/2026 - 09:02 New York Times investigation also suggests United States most likely behind air strike that killed at least 165 in city of Minab Mourners prepare the coffins of children who were killed in a strike on a primary school in Iran’s Hormozgan province for a funeral in Minab on 3 March 2026 (Amirhossein Khorgooei/ISNA/AFP) Off US investigators probing an attack on a school in Iran that killed 165 people believe it is most likely that the United States military was responsible for the strike. Two US officials told Reuters that they were still looking into Saturday's attack in the city of Minab, which Middle East Eye revealed was a "double-tap" strike that killed scores of young girls and boys, and not reached a final conclusion. While they said further evidence could potentially emerge exonerating the US, their initial findings chime with a number of other reports on the incident.
Iran launches wave of missiles towards Israel Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it fired a large volley of missiles towards Israel, involving Khorramshahr-4, Khaibar and Fatah missiles.
On seeking clarity in the reasons for the military operation and restraint in foreign policy.
The repercussions of his reckless war in Iran are just beginning.
UAE blocking Algerians from evacuation flight: Report Authorities in the United Arab Emirates prevented Algerian nationals from boarding an evacuation flight as regional tensions escalated, according to the Algerian daily El Khabar The newspaper said Emirati officials stopped members of Algeria’s community from boarding a flight operated by Air Algéerie as foreign nationals sought to leave Gulf countries amid ongoing Israeli-US war on Iran. The report described the move as an “unjustified hostile act”, coming at a time when relations between Algiers and Abu Dhabi have already been strained in recent years. “What the Emirati authorities have done is a totally irresponsible act which contravenes the requirements of international law and the norms of consular cooperation in times of international crises and conflicts,” said Hicham Benhaddad, a former rapporteur of the foreign affairs committee of Algeria’s National People’s Assembly.
Pars Today – The criminal aggression by the United States and the Israel against Islamic Republic of Iran is underway, with Iranian missiles reportedly continuing to successfully penetrate the Israeli regime’s multi-layer air defense systems.
Pars Today – The criminal aggression by the United States and the Israel against Islamic Republic of Iran is underway, with Iranian missiles reportedly continuing to successfully penetrate the Israeli regime’s multi-layer air defense systems.
Washington has said the exemption will ensure stability in the global market amid havoc in the Middle East The US has granted India a 30-day waiver to purchase oil from Russia, a top official has said. The move, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, is aimed at ensuring stability in the global oil market amid a mounting energy crisis, as the US/Israeli war with Iran escalates.
Deputy prime minister says while jets currently only shooting down missiles, there is legal basis for them to do more Middle East crisis – live updates David Lammy also said there should be an investigation into leaks from a National Security Council meeting which revealed splits in the cabinet over allowing the US to use British bases for strikes against Iran. The Spectator reported that Keir Starmer suggested allowing the US to use the bases to carry out defensive strikes against Iranian targets at a meeting last Friday but was met with opposition from Ed Miliband, Rachel Reeves, Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood. I don’t recognise those reports and I have to say I think it is a travesty that any anyone should report from a National Security Council...
Tehran says the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group relocated more than 1,000 km after being targeted with attacks Iran claims to have forced the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group to relocate with new attacks, while Washington insists the warships remain involved in the regime-change operation against Tehran.