Watch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on school
Asked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was "investigating".
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Armed Iranian Kurds weigh role in potential US-backed ground assault
Armed Iranian Kurds weigh role in potential US-backed ground assault Submitted by Wladimir van Wilgenburg on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:19 Opposition groups neither confirm nor deny possible advance as Washington remains undecided A person carries a flag of Kurdistan as people demonstrate on International Mother Language Day in Qamishli, Syria, 21 February 2026 (Reuters/Orhan Qereman) Off Iranian Kurdish opposition groups have neither confirmed nor denied reports of a possible ground advance from Iraq into western Iran amid the ongoing US-Israeli war . Despite reports that Washington is considering backing an opposition-led assault, the White House has yet to take a final decision on its next move, sources have told Middle East Eye. A source within the Komala party, which has waged an insurgency against the Iranian state for decades, told MEE that it was the "right time now" to return to their hometowns after 47 years in exile.
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Iran Warns of Retaliation against Israeli Threats to Its Embassy in Lebanon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Armed Forces spokesperson issued a stark warning on Wednesday, stating that any Israeli attack on Iran’s embassy in Lebanon will provoke a decisive response, including targeting Israeli embassies worldwide.
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The U.K. and France Deploy Some Forces to the Mideast Despite Misgivings About Iran Attacks
The two nations announced operations to defend their interests in the region. The Netherlands was weighing a request to join them.
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UK: Piers Morgan says pro-Israel lawyer suing him for defamation
UK: Piers Morgan says pro-Israel lawyer suing him for defamation Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 11:58 Natasha Hausdorff, legal director of the pro-Israel group UK Lawyers for Israel, appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored last June Piers Morgan grills pro-Israel lawyer Natasha Hausdorff on his YouTube programme Piers Morgan Uncensored on 3 June 2025 (X/screengrab) Off A pro- Israel lawyer is suing British presenter Piers Morgan for defamation over an interview on his YouTube show. Natasha Hausdorff, legal director of pro-Israel legal group UK Lawyers for Israel, sparred with Morgan on his programme Piers Morgan Uncensored in June 2025. During the interview, Morgan challenged Hausdorff after she said “every second house” Israeli forces encountered in Rafah was Hamas “terror infrastructure".
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Hezbollah says it targeted military base near Tel Aviv with drone swarm
Hezbollah says it targeted military base near Tel Aviv with drone swarm Hezbollah said it has targeted an Israeli military base near Tel Aviv in central Israel and a naval base in Haifa in the north with swarms of attack drones. The announcements came shortly after Israel activated air raid sirens following what it said were launches from Iran and Lebanon. The Israeli military said "several launches...
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Military Strike Hits PAK Headquarters in Erbil, One Killed
On Wednesday morning, March 4, a military strike hit the headquarters of the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK), killing one of its members, ...
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Israel army says two soldiers injured by anti-tank fire in south Lebanon
Israel army says two soldiers injured by anti-tank fire in south Lebanon The Israeli military said anti-tank fire in south Lebanon injured two of its soldiers on Wednesday, after Hezbollah said it had struck two Israeli military vehicles. "Earlier today, two... soldiers were moderately injured as a result of an anti-tank fire toward [Israeli] troops operating in southern Lebanon," the military said in a statement, adding they had been taken to hospital for treatment.
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US submarine sank Iranian warship Hegseth
The IRIS Dena was torpedoed off the coast of Sri Lanka on Monday, the US secretary of war has said, confirming earlier reports A US submarine sank an Iranian Navy frigate in the Indian Ocean on Monday, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said.
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US submarine sank Iranian warship - Hegseth (VIDEO)
The IRIS Dena was torpedoed off the coast of Sri Lanka on Monday, the US secretary of war has said, confirming earlier reports A US submarine sank an Iranian Navy frigate in the Indian Ocean on Monday, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said.
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US submarine sank Iranian warship Hegseth
The IRIS Dena was torpedoed off the coast of Sri Lanka on Monday, the US secretary of war has said, confirming earlier reports A US submarine sank an Iranian Navy frigate in the Indian Ocean on Monday, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said.
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US submarine sank Iranian warship - Hegseth
The IRIS Dena was torpedoed off the coast of Sri Lanka on Monday, the US secretary of war has said, confirming earlier reports A US submarine sank an Iranian Navy frigate in the Indian Ocean on Monday, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said.
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US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean, Dozens Dead
A U. S. Navy attack submarine has reportedly sunk an Iranian warship, the IRIS Dena, in the Indian Ocean, marking a rare submarine strike on a surface vessel since World War II.
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War Of Words: How US Military Operations Are Named
As US military operation names go, Epic Fury marks a break from tradition. The title for the ongoing American strikes on Iran, "is unusual for its edginess,"Mark Cancian, a senior adviser with the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International studies told RFE/RL.
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Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?
With shipping routes disrupted and tensions rising across the region we want to hear from maritime workers, port workers and others working at sea who are affected The conflict in the Middle East is disrupting shipping across the region, including in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. Maritime traffic through the strait, the narrow channel linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, has effectively been closed since strikes on Iran began. Some vessels have been diverted or delayed and ports and shipping companies are dealing with heightened security concerns and uncertainty.
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Indian returnees from Dubai recount 'bombardment' amid West Asia Conflict
New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): Passengers who arrived at the IGI Airport in Delhi from Dubai on Wednesday described a city on high alert following a wave of drone and missile strikes. Returnees like Vivek, a passenger, praised the Dubai government's crisis management and safety protocols. Speaking to ANI, Vivek said, 'A bit of bombardment happened.
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India stock indices continue to slip amid West Asia tensions; Sensex closes 1,123 points down
New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): Indian stock indices extended their bearish run, with benchmark Sensex closed over 1,000 lower lower at the Wednesday closing bell, amidst escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have invariably weighed down financial markets worldwide. Sensex closed 1. 4 per cent down or 1,123 points down at 79,116 points.
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Kashmiri families urge govt to evacuate stranded students amid Israel-Iran conflict
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), March 4 (ANI): Many families gathered in Srinagar on Wednesday to make an appeal to the government for the immediate evacuation of Kashmiri students currently stranded in Iran. As the West Asia conflict intensifies, parents, including Suhail Muzamil Qadri, are calling for a swift rescue mission, even as the Indian Embassy begins shifting students to safer zones.
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"We will try to bring everyone back in next 2-3 days": Maharashtra Minister on Indians stranded amid Israel-Iran conflict
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the Maharashtra government has intensified efforts to ensure the safe return of Indian nationals stranded in various Middle-Eastern countries.
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Turkey Clarifies Missile from Iran Was Not Targeting Its Territory
Turkish officials have clarified that the missile fired from Iran, which was intercepted by NATO air defense systems in the eastern Mediterranean, was not aimed at Turkey. According to an anonymous source, the missile was likely intended for a military base in Cyprus but deviated from its intended path.
