Baghaei: Iranian military forces targeting only U.S. bases
Pars Today — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized that Iranian military forces are precisely targeting only American bases.
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Update: China to send Middle East special envoy to work for deescalation of tensions
BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China will continue working with all sides, including those involved in relevant conflicts in the Middle East, to maintain communication, step up mediation efforts and pool consensus, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a daily press briefing.
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Takht-Ravanchi: We defend our people, sovereignty
Pars Today — Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs rejected U. S. claims regarding enriched uranium and contacts with the White House, emphasizing that Iran will defend its people and sovereignty.
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Iran says Israeli-US strikes hit schools, hospitals and medical facilities
Iran says Israeli-US strikes hit schools, hospitals and medical facilities Iran says Israeli and US attacks have struck multiple civilian and medical facilities since the conflict began. In a statement, the Iranian government said several educational and health institutions had been targeted during the bombardment. "The Israeli-American enemy has so far targeted 20 educational centers, 11 hospitals, 13 ambulance centers and 14 pharmaceutical facilities.
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Azerbaijan accuses Iran of drone attack on airport that injured two people
Tehran denies responsibility but strike raises prospect of US-Israel war on Iran spreading beyond Middle East Middle East crisis – live updates Azerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack that struck the region of Nakhchivan, hitting an airport and injuring two civilians. The strike would be the first Iranian attack on a Caucasus state since the start of the US-Israel war on the country, and raises the prospect of the conflict spreading beyond the Middle East. Continue reading...
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Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Michael Knights: Gulf Region On The Precipice Of Fundamental Change
With the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran now into its sixth day, both sides continue to launch attacks amid fears the war could spill over into a broader regional conflict.
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IT, oil and gas sectors show caution amid AI disruptions, West Asia conflict: Kotak Institutional Equities CEO
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): The IT services sector is facing challenges due to Artificial Intelligence (AI), with investors expressing concerns about job losses and the transition period.
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Air Arabia cancels Coimbatore-Sharjah flights until March 9 amid escalating West Asia tensions
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 5 (ANI): The flights operated by Air Arabia between Coimbatore and Sharjah have been cancelled until March 9 in the wake of the escalating tensions in West Asia. According to officials, the flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Sharjah and the return flight have both been cancelled.
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IRGC Downs US F-15 Fighter Jet in Southwest Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that it has shot down a US fighter jet in southwestern Iran.
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UK watchdog warns charities on Iran-linked activity, vows action on extremist ties
Britain’s charity regulator issued fresh guidance on Thursday warning charities to exercise caution in their activities related to Iran as tensions in the region intensify, and said it would act on any evidence of links to extremism or terrorism.
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Families of Iranian political prisoners fearful of bombs, illness and secret executions
Families of Iranian political prisoners fearful of bombs, illness and secret executions Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 16:14 With communications cut off and Israel-US air strikes ongoing, Iranians tell MEE that the fog of war is putting their jailed relatives at risk A demonstrator holds a placard reading "free the political prisoners in Iran" prior to a march denouncing Tehran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters, in Paris on 31 January 2026 (Sebastien Dupuy/AFP) Off As Israeli and US bombs continue to pummel Iran , the friends and families of political prisoners in the Islamic Republic have grown increasingly fearful for their safety. There have been reports of bombs falling around the many facilities housing political prisoners, including the notorious Evin prison in Tehran, which are often close to military installations and Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) bases. On top of the damage caused by the air strikes and the consequent depletion of food, water and healthcare for prisoners, some are also concerned about what the authorities might do to their jailed relatives under the fog of war.
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War on Iran Destabilizing Global Economy: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson condemned the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran as a savage and unjustified act of aggression, warning that its consequences extend beyond the battlefield to affect the global economy and ordinary people worldwide.
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Israel Says It Downed an Iranian Yak-130 Fighter Jet Over Tehran
Israel said one of its F-35 fighter jets, known as an Adir, had downed another crewed plane over Tehran, the Iranian capital. Iran did not immediately comment.
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House to vote on limiting Trump’s powers in Iran war after Senate measure fails – US politics live
House decision is expected to be tight after war powers resolution in the Senate fell apart along party lines Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Welcome to our coverage of US politics today as the conflict as Iran continues to dominate the agenda. The House is preparing to vote on Thursday on a war powers resolution that would have required Donald Trump seek congressional permission before continuing the war with Iran – a sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth told Israel to “keep going until the end” on Iran, saying the US stood with the country, in overnight talks with his counterpart, Israel Katz.
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Trump Says He Wants to Destroy Iran’s Navy. Here’s What to Know.
The United States has long considered Iranian naval ships a serious threat, even as the country’s nuclear and missile programs dominate discussions of its military capabilities.
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UAE says it intercepted six missiles and 131 drones
UAE says it intercepted six missiles and 131 drones The United Arab Emirates says its air defence systems have intercepted ballistic missiles and drones targeting the country. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Defence said its forces had engaged multiple aerial threats.
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U.S. Senate Blocks Resolution to Halt Iran War
The U. S. Senate has voted down a resolution that sought to stop military operations against Iran and require Congress to approve any fur ...
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Iran Denies Launching Drone toward Azerbaijan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces denied reports about the launch of a drone from Iran into the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, rejecting claims that Iranian forces have carried out such an action.
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Iran says it hit Kurdish fighters near border, Iraqi Kurdish officials deny incursion
Iran’s intelligence ministry said it had struck positions of Kurdish fighters it accused of preparing to enter the country through its western borders, inflicting heavy losses on them, according to a statement carried by state media on Thursday.
