Three Iraqi Popular Mobilisation fighters killed in strike in Baghdad: Reuters Three members of Hashd al-Shaabi, an Iraqi paramilitary group also known as the Popular Mobilisation Forces, were killed in a strike on its headquarters in Baghdad earlier on Saturday morning, security sources told Reuters.
Two Indian tankers safely cross Strait of Hormuz Two Indian-flagged tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bound for ports on India’s western coast have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, the ministry’s special secretary, told a news conference in New Delhi that the vessels passed through the strategic waterway early on Saturday and are now continuing towards India. “They crossed the Strait of Hormuz early this morning safely and are en route to India,” Sinha said.
Fear grips Iranians as missiles fall and loyalist forces roam the streets Submitted by MEE correspondent on Sat, 03/14/2026 - 09:38 Armed pro-government groups stage rallies, checkpoints and confront civilians, deepening anxiety Security forces deploy to guard a rally in support of Iran's new supreme leader at Enghelab Square in central Tehran on 9 March 026 (AFP) Off As the US - Israeli war rages overhead, a different kind of tension is taking hold across Iranian cities. In the two weeks since Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed , pro-government paramilitary and security forces have become an ever-present force, staging rallies, manning checkpoints and confronting civilians on the streets. For ordinary Iranians, this has created a climate of fear, with people caught between the threat of air strikes and the intimidation of the state’s supporters.
US Centcom says 90 military targets destroyed on Kharg Island US Central Command (Centcom) has provided an update on its attack on Kharg Island in Iran. In a post on X, Centcom described the attack as a "large-scale precision strike", saying that it "destroyed naval mine storage facilities, missile storage bunkers, and multiple other military sites”. Centcom added it struck more than 90 Iranian military targets, while "preserving the oil infrastructure".
Tehran says US-linked sites in the UAE may be targeted in response to Kharg Island attack An Iranian official from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said that US “hideouts” in the UAE would be considered “legitimate” targets after American strikes on Kharg Island. In a statement carried by Iran’s Mehr news agency, the official warned residents of the UAE to stay away from ports, docks and areas linked to US military forces “to avoid any harm. ” “We inform the leaders of the Emirates that the Islamic Republic of Iran regards it as its legitimate right, in defence of its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, to target the sites from which American enemy missiles are launched — including ports, docks, and locations hosting US military personnel in several cities across the Emirates,” a statement said on Mehr.
Oil exports from Kharg Island continue after US strikes, says Iranian official An Iranian official has told local news agencies that exports from Kharg Island remain uninterrupted and "fully under way" following a US strike on the island. Washington said it targeted military installations there, but warned it could attack Iran’s oil facilities if Tehran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz. Kharg Island handles more than 90 percent of Iran’s oil exports and is considered the country’s most critical energy hub.
US-Israeli strikes damaged 36,500 civilian units across Iran: Red Crescent Society The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said US-Israeli strikes on Iran has damaged more than 36,500 civilian units across the country since the start of the war. "Most of these are residential units and public service centres," said the IRCS. According to field reports, following the widespread and targeted airstrikes on Iran, a total of 36,593 #civilian units have been damaged across the country so far.
Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in war Iran's cultural heritage and tourism ministry said Saturday at least 56 museums and historic sites across the country have been damaged, as the Middle East war entered its 15th day. In Tehran, US-Israeli strikes damaged the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in the early days of the conflict, local media reported. The palace complex is one of the oldest sites in the Iranian capital and once served as the residence of the Qajar dynasty.
I managed to escape Gaza, but now carry the shame of being safe Submitted by Sara Awad on Sun, 03/08/2026 - 10:23 After two years of war, air strikes and starvation in Gaza, a scholarship allowed me to study in Italy, but my survival came at the cost of leaving my family and people behind A woman holding a child sits on a bus as Palestinians evacuate Gaza through the Rafah crossing in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on 3 February 2026 (Bashar Taleb/AFP) Off One year ago, my days in Gaza were defined by fear and the constant question of how to stay alive. Today, I sleep and wake in Italy in a state of peace, after months of falling asleep under bombs and waking to the sound of air strikes. I am safe here in my own body while my family remains in Gaza, facing one of the most uncertain futures in the world.
Infant among six family members killed in US-Israeli strike in western Iran Six members of the same family, including a six-month-old baby, were killed in a US-Israeli strike on a residential building in Eyvan city in western Iran’s Ilam province, local media reported. A local official said rescue workers were still at the scene clearing rubble from the building after the attack.
Hezbollah says it launched multiple attacks on Israeli positions Hezbollah on Saturday said it carried out a series of overnight attacks targeting Israeli towns and military positions along the Lebanon-Israel border. The group said it fired rockets at the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona and launched two waves of attacks on Metula. It also said missiles targeted the Ein Zeitim base near Safed and claimed separate strikes on Israeli soldiers in Lebanon’s border areas of Odaisseh, Blida and near a detention centre in Khiam.
Fire reported at oil storage tanks at UAE’s Fujairah port A fire broke out at oil storage facilities at the United Arab Emirates’ Port of Fujairah early Saturday following an attack, Anadolu news agency reported. The report said that authorities were assessing the situation at the major Gulf energy hub, which serves as a key storage and export point for regional oil supplies. Details about the extent of the damage were not immediately available.
Iran war: Morning update Good morning, Middle East Eye readers, Here are some of the latest key updates from the Iran war: The US bombed military installations on Iran’s Kharg Island, close to the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump announced. The island handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude exports. Tehran warned it would hit regional oil facilities if its own energy infrastructure was attacked, reported state media.
IRGC says strikes destroyed Israeli northern command infrastructure Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday said it achieved the strategic goals of the 45th phase of “Operation True Promise 4,” claiming strikes destroyed Israel’s northern command infrastructure and targeted a gathering place of American forces. The IRGC said the operation was carried out jointly with the Iranian army and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. “In this operation, precision-guided solid-fuel Kheybar Shekan missiles and large numbers of offensive drones were effectively launched at enemy targets,” the statement said.
Iran army chief says Dena sailors’ killings 'will not go unanswered' Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army Major General Amir Hatami on Saturday said the killing of 104 crew members from Dena destroyer "will not go unanswered", state media reported. "The army will defend Iran’s maritime borders and strengthen its naval power with even greater determination," Hatmi was quoted by IRNA as saying. The crew of Iran's Dena destroyer ship were targeted while on their way back to Iran in the Indian Ocean, near Sri Lanka, when it was attacked by US forces.
Hamas urges Iran not to target neighbouring countries Hamas urged Iran not to target neighbouring countries as tensions escalate in the region, while backing Tehran’s right to respond to US and Israeli actions. The Palestinian group said it supports Iran’s right to respond to the “US-Israeli aggression by all available means in accordance with international norms and laws,” but “calls upon our brothers in Iran not to target neighbouring countries”. Hamas urged regional states to cooperate to stop the aggression and preserve “the bonds of brotherhood among them.
Missile hits helipad at US embassy compound in Baghdad, officials say A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraqi officials told The Associated Press. Smoke was seen rising from the sprawling embassy complex located in the heavily fortified Green Zone. The embassy compound has repeatedly been targeted by rockets and drones fired by Iraqi militias.
Israel issues warning to civilians near Iranian city of Tabriz before strike The Israeli military on Saturday warned people to evacuate an industrial area west of the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz ahead of planned strikes. Posting on its Persian-language X account, the military said people in the area must urgently leave for their “safety and well-being,” warning that attacks would take place in the coming hours. “Your presence in this area puts your life at risk,” it said, sharing a map indicating the zone targeted for attack.
UAE arrests 10 for posting conflict videos on social media The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has arrested 10 people of different nationalities for posting real and “fake” videos on social media showing the country under attack, according to the state news agency WAM. Authorities said the videos included clips of air defence systems being deployed and alleged projectile strikes. The public prosecutor said publishing such material, “whether real or fabricated”, creates confusion and harms public security while giving “hostile media” content to undermine confidence in the government.
Report: US Air Force planes damaged in Saudi Arabia Five US Air Force refuelling aircraft were damaged in recent days while on the ground at an airbase in Saudi Arabia, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The report said the planes were damaged in an Iranian attack, though it did not specify when the incident occurred. US Central Command declined to comment on the report.
