TEHRAN (Tasnim) - An oil tanker was struck by a suicide drone at the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning after ignoring warnings from the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy regarding unsafe conditions in the strait.
Israeli raids kill 12 as Lebanon displacement crosses 95,000 At least 12 people were killed and 33 wounded in Israeli air raids on the town of Nabi Chit in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The strikes come amid escalating cross-border fighting linked to the wider regional conflict. Lebanese officials say more than 200 people have been killed in the country since the conflict began, while about 95,000 have been displaced.
Iran says it won’t target neighbours unless attacks originate from there Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday said Iran will not target neighbouring countries unless attacks against Iran originate from their territory. Iranian media reported that the decision was approved by the country’s interim leadership council. Pezeshkian also apologised to neighbouring states for strikes carried out in recent days, saying Iran did not seek confrontation with countries in the region.
Iran says it struck Malta-flagged oil tanker near Hormuz Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday said it targeted an oil tanker in the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz using a drone, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. The vessel, identified as the Prima, was described as ignoring repeated warnings from the IRGC Navy about navigation in the area. Marine tracking data shows the Prima is an oil and chemical tanker sailing under the flag of Malta.
Emirates suspends all flights to and from Dubai Emirates Airlines on Saturday said it has suspended all flights to and from Dubai until further notice. The carrier did not immediately provide details on how long the suspension would remain in place. The announcement comes a day after an Emirates spokesperson told Reuters the airline expected its network to return to full operations in the coming days.
ParsToday - Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister warned: Any country that aligns with the US and Israel will be considered a legitimate target for us.
Pars Today – Military sources of the Zionist regime reported a large-scale missile attack by Iran on the central and southern parts of the Occupied Territories.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps struck the positions of separatist groups in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq on Saturday morning.
TEL AVIV Hidden away on a small street in a central district of town, the ruins of war come as something of a surprise. On nearby streets, hipsters fill outdoor cafes, Lime scooters clutter the sidewalks, and children play in parks. But turn a corner and youll see blackened walls, smashed windows, and rubble-strewn cars.
TEL AVIV -- Israel has made an impressive start to military operations against Iran, but may be not much closer to its goals than a week ago, former Knesset member Ksenia Svetlova told RFE/RL in an interview at her home in Tel Aviv on March 6.
Video: Tehran airport in flames after US-Israeli strikes Videos circulating online reportedly show Mehrabad International Airport, one of the two main airports in Tehran, was caught in flames following air strikes on Saturday. Videos circulating online reportedly show Mehrabad International Airport, one of the two main airports in Tehran, was caught in flames following air strikes on Saturday pic. twitter.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Iranian Navy on Saturday launched a large-scale drone attack against US’ regional bases and the Israeli targets in the occupied territories in response to their unprovoked military aggression.
Arab League to hold emergency talks over Iran The Arab League will hold an emergency meeting of foreign ministers on Sunday to discuss what officials described as Iranian attacks on several Gulf countries. The meeting will take place via video conference, according to the bloc’s assistant secretary-general. Hossam Zaki said the session was requested by Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Egypt.
New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Global crude oil prices could climb to around USD 120 per barrel if the conflict in West Asia continues for a prolonged period, said Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist at Infomerics Ratings, warning that an extended geopolitical crisis could significantly disrupt global economic calculations.
New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): Vincent Yi-hsiang Chao, the Deputy Secretary-General at the National Security Council in Taiwan, has warned of the far-reaching economic and security implications of the ongoing Middle East conflict, stressing the need for regional stability. Speaking to ANI, Chao highlighted that the tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran are already being felt globally.
One week on from the first strikes, we look at why the war started, what the cost has been and what may come next The US-Israeli war on Iran, now into its seventh day, has set the Middle East alight, threatening millions of people’s lives and livelihoods as the violence spreads in widening arc stretching from central Asia to the edge of Europe. The joint operation, named “Epic Fury” by the US and “Roaring Lion” by Israel, has been sold as a high-impact show of intimidating power, but its impact so far beyond the chaos and bloodshed is unclear. What is certain is that predictions that this type of war would destabilise the region have indeed rapidly materialised.
UAE: IRGC says it damaged radar systems and runways used by US Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday said its forces carried out strikes on US military positions in the Gulf using missiles and drones. In a statement reported by the IRNA news agency, the IRGC said the attacks targeted the al-Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates. The group said the strikes destroyed radar systems, drone maintenance hangars and reconnaissance facilities at the base.
Iran does not view Bulgaria as a potential target and has no hostile intentions toward the country, according to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Sofia, H. E. Ali Reza Irvash.
Israel says 80 jets dropped 230 munitions, explosions reported across Iran The Israeli military on Saturday said more than 80 fighter jets carried out overnight strikes across Iran, dropping about 230 munitions on what it described as military targets. The army said the attacks targeted several sites, including an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps military university, missile launch infrastructure and an underground facility used to store and manufacture ballistic missiles. Explosions were reported in multiple parts of the Iranian capital, Tehran, with state television saying loud blasts were heard across the city.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Tehran expects Russia to utilize its international capacities to support the rights of the Iranian people against the US and Israeli military aggression, President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
