China says Iran war ‘should never have happened’, calls for end to hostilities Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Sunday said that the ongoing US-Israeli military offensive against Iran should “never have happened” and called for an “immediate” end to hostilities. Speaking at a news conference in Beijing, Wang Yi said that force “will never resolve” the ongoing crisis. “A strong fist does not mean strong reason.
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 8 (ANI): The ongoing Iranian offensives against Bahrain and Kuwait represent 'dangerous acts of aggression' that jeopardise the security and stability of the entire region. The head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) warned that these strikes have exposed Tehran's 'escalatory approach' amidst the current regional conflict.
Over 1,300 killed in Iran, more than 100,000 displaced Iranian officials say more than 1,300 people have been killed since the US-Israeli war began, with thousands more reported wounded. The humanitarian toll continues to rise as air strikes and missile attacks intensify across the country. The war has also forced large numbers of civilians to flee their homes.
Fire breaks out at Kuwait airport after drone attack, local media says Kuwaiti authorities on Sunday said a drone attack targeted fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport, sparking a fire that firefighters were working to contain. The Kuwait News Agency reported that emergency teams were battling the blaze following the strike. Kuwait’s interior ministry said two members of the General Administration of Land Border Security were killed early Saturday while performing their duties.
IRGC says new strikes launched on Israel, US targets in Kuwait Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched a new wave of retaliatory strikes against Israeli and US targets in the Middle East, Press TV reported. Iranian state media reported that the attacks were part of what the IRGC described as the “27th wave of Operation True Promise. ” According to Iran’s Press TV, the strikes included missiles targeting the headquarters of a US base at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait.
New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing uncertainty in the global oil and energy market due to West Asia crisis, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has informed that India's energy imports are in 'full flow from alll non-Hormuz routes' at present, and all requirements of citizens are also being met.
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 8 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have announced that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted targeted strikes against multiple Iranian military assets in the capital city. In a post on X, the military official account stated: 'STRUCK: Several Fuel Storage Complexes Belonging to the IRGC in Tehran. ' https://x.
GCC: Stand with Bahrain and Kuwait in protecting their sovereignty The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned what it described as Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, calling them "dangerous acts of aggression" that threaten regional security and stability. In a statement posted on the GCC website, Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said the bloc denounced the strikes in the “strongest terms. ” Albudaiwi said targeting vital facilities and civilian infrastructure violates international norms and charters.
BEIJING, March 8 (Xinhua) -- China calls for an immediate stop to military operations in the Middle East to prevent further escalation and avoid the spillover of the conflict, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday. This is a war that should never have happened, and one that benefits no one, Wang said.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 8 (ANI): Congress leader Salman Khurshid stressed that India must intervene to stop the military escalation in the Middle East and said that the prior visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel raised questions 'somehow connected to foreign policy'.
Tehran [Iran], March 8 (ANI): The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has declared the commencement of its 27th offensive under Operation True Promise 4, targeting American and Israeli positions in response to what it termed a new wave of 'unprovoked US-Israeli aggression towards the Islamic Republic,' Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported.
Blast at US Embassy damages entrance, local media says Norwegian police said an explosion occurred early Sunday at the consular entrance of the United States Embassy in Oslo, causing damage but no injuries, Verdens Gang reported . Police said they have an idea of what caused the explosion but declined to disclose details for investigative reasons. Bomb squad units, crime scene investigators, drones and helicopters were deployed as authorities searched the area and began looking for those responsible.
Report: Trump considering special forces option in Iran US President Donald Trump is considering options that could include deploying special forces to Iran to target key nuclear facilities, according to a report by the American news website Semaphor. The report said USCentral Command and Israel have developed plans for possible ground operations aimed at seizing or destroying critical nuclear sites. The report added that the US Army’s Delta Force unit is prepared for missions related to weapons of mass destruction.
Protesters rally in Tunis in solidarity with Iran Anti-war protesters on Saturday gathered along Habib Bourguiba Avenue in central Tunis to demonstrate in solidarity with Iran amid the attacks by the United States and Israel. Demonstrators called for an end to the fighting and expressed opposition to the ongoing strikes. The war began after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on 28 February, prompting retaliation by Tehran across the region.
Drone attacks in Saudi Arabia continue, Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter targeted Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry on Sunday said its forces foiled a drone attack targeting Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter. In a statement posted on X, the ministry said the drone was intercepted, adding that there was no damage or civilian injuries. Earlier, the ministry reported that air defences had shot down at least 15 drones that entered Saudi airspace.
Video: Oil depots ablaze after Israeli strikes in Iran Burning petroleum spread through nearby streets after Israeli attacks hit Iranian oil depots, with dramatic footage showing long strips of fire stretching along roads. The scenes emerged after massive explosions and massive fires erupted at the depots, with the burning petroleum spreading large plumes of smoke into the air. Burning petroleum spread through nearby streets after Israeli attacks hit Iranian oil depots, with dramatic footage showing long strips of fire stretching along roads.
Attack damages Kuwait social security headquarters Kuwait’s government on Sunday said the country’s Public Institution for Social Security was targeted in an attack that caused material damage to the main building. The announcement came as Kuwait’s Defence Ministry said the country was responding to a wave of air attacks and urged residents to follow safety instructions.
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Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.
Israeli strike on Beirut hotel kills four, Al Jazeera reports At least four people were killed and 10 others wounded in an Israeli attack on a hotel in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, according to the country’s Health Ministry. Authorities said the casualties were reported after the attack hit the hotel in the city, Al Jazeera Arabic said, citing official sources.