Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 4 (ANI): Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Akasa Air on Wednesday stated that the airline will be operating a special flight from the UAE today to support the safe return of passengers and crew impacted by the prevailing situation there, while also running select services to and from Saudi Arabia.
Administration offers shifting explanations as it acts without congressional approval or legal premise The Trump administration is waging an illegal war on Iran, one that defies both the US constitution and international armed conflict laws, according to several legal scholars and bipartisan lawmakers. The Senate will vote Wednesday on whether to halt Donald Trump’s military offensive, which he launched on 28 February. Hundreds of people, including six US personnel , have been killed in a conflict that has now expanded to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Israel and the Persian Gulf.
The projectile was shot down as it approached Turkish airspace through Syria, the country's Defense Ministry has said NATO anti-aircraft systems in the Eastern Mediterranean have shot down an Iranian ballistic missile headed for Trkiye's airspace, the country's Defense Ministry has announced.
The projectile was shot down as it approached Turkish airspace through Syria, the countrys Defense Ministry has said NATO anti-aircraft systems in the Eastern Mediterranean have shot down an Iranian ballistic missile headed for Türkiye's airspace, the country's Defense Ministry has announced.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei declared on Wednesday that the memory of the 165 children and teachers martyred in a US-Israeli airstrike on a school in Minab will "forever remain etched in the heart of Iran.
The U. S. -Israeli war with Iran has paralyzed the strait, a vital shipping lane for energy and commerce, putting global investors on edge.
US troops were told Iran war 'anointed by Jesus' to bring on Armageddon, watchdog says US commanders from every arm of the military have told their units that the war on Iran is “anointed by Jesus” and would bring about his return to Earth as part of the "Armageddon", resulting in scores of complaints from serving members of the military. The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), an organisation dedicated to ensuring that all members of the US military are guaranteed religious freedom, told Middle East Eye on Tuesday that it had received more than 200 similar complaints from personnel serving in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, and space force. The complaints received by the MRFF, first reported by journalist Jonathan Larsen , have come from more than 40 units and span at least 30 military installations.
BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Since the military strikes against Iran began, another 470-plus Chinese citizens have been evacuated safely from Iran with the help of Chinese diplomatic missions, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday in response to a related query.
(260304) -- COLOMBO, March 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows ambulances at a naval base in Sri Lanka. At least 100 people were feared dead on board the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena after the vessel sustained a possible submarine attack off the Sri Lankan coast on Wednesday morning, according to Sri Lankan navy sources.
Nuclear deterrence, traditionally a transatlantic issue, is becoming a central focus for Europe in light of a more uncertain global security environment. BRUSSELS, March 4 (Xinhua) -- As U. S.
Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, stated in a message on Wednesday, March 4, that “any leader” appointed by the Islamic Republic t ...
We explore what the sides hope to achieve in this conflict.
Violence in the Middle East is continuing into a fifth day, with US and Israeli strikes against Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks reported across several countries in the region. The escalating confrontation is disrupting airspace, transport and daily life while raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Follow our live coverage for real-time updates, reactions and humanitarian developments from across the United Nations system.
Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, the Chief Justice of the Islamic Republic, warned Iranian citizens on Wednesday, March 4, saying: “Those wh ...
Turkey intercepts Iranian missile heading towards country Turkish armed forces have intercepted an Iranian missile over the country's southern province of Hatay, according to the Turkish defence ministry. The ministry said the missile entered Hatay’s airspace before defence systems shot it down. Officials did not immediately release further details about the launch or where the missile was headed.
The IDFs ground push into the neighboring country comes as the Iran-backed military group says it is ready for open war Israeli forces have moved deeper into southern Lebanon and seized additional positions for the first time since the 2024 ceasefire with the aim of targeting Hezbollah. The move marks a broader expansion of Israel's military campaign across the region.
It was not clear what caused the navy destroyer to sink. The Sri Lankan authorities said they had rescued 32 sailors, all critically injured, from the crew of 180.
Higher energy prices, political instability and a potential new wave of refugees: The escalating regional conflict in the Middle East could have far-reaching effects.
After the US-Israeli attacks on Tehran, the world is entering a harder era The massive airstrikes by Israel and the United States on Iran were not entirely unexpected. Strike forces had been building up in the Persian Gulf for months. Iranian-American negotiations had stalled and offered little prospect of success.
Food distribution and access to basic supplies have been disrupted in parts of Tehran’s Evin prison following US and Israeli airstrikes, with some detainees reporting they are surviving on limited bread and water, according to families who spoke to Iran International.
