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Iranian-Kurdish group says 'very high' risk political prisoners have been killed in strikes

Middle East Eye · 33 minutes ago Protests

Iranian-Kurdish group says 'very high' risk political prisoners have been killed in strikes An Iranian-Kurdish women's group have expressed concerns about a number of their members who are currently political prisoners in Iran, who have been cut off by the US-Israeli attack on the country. In response to a question from MEE about Verisheh Moradi - who was imprisoned for "armed rebellion" over her support of the Woman, Life, Freedom demonstrations that broke out in 2022 - the Free Women of Eastern Kurdistan (KJAR) said their contact with political prisoners had become "extremely limited. " "There have been no specific reported changes in prison conditions.
Iran’s attacks on Gulf won’t force US to stop the war, Turkey says

Middle East Eye · 1 hour ago Protests

Iran’s attacks on Gulf won’t force US to stop the war, Turkey says Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Tue, 03/03/2026 - 10:08 Turkish foreign minister says Ankara 'delayed' US attack through diplomacy, and there's insufficient unrest in Iran to bring about regime change Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan gestures as he addresses the audience during a press briefing meeting in Istanbul on 15 January 2026 (Ozan Kose / AFP) Off Iran’s effort to raise costs for Gulf countries in hopes of pushing the United States to end the war is unlikely to succeed, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told journalists on Tuesday. Turkey had tried for weeks to broker a deal between the US and Iran, but US and Israeli attacks over the weekend, following several rounds of talks in Oman , scuppered Ankara's attempts to avoid war. Fidan acknowledged that Turkey's efforts to prevent the war had failed, despite the Turkish government putting forward “creative solutions” to the disagreement over Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programmes.
Iran hits US embassy in Riyadh as American citizens urged to leave Middle East

Middle East Eye · 1 hour ago Protests

Iran hits US embassy in Riyadh as American citizens urged to leave Middle East Submitted by Mera Aladam on Tue, 03/03/2026 - 08:01 US President Donald Trump vows response to latest attack on American embassy in the region US President Donald Trump attends the Medal of Honor ceremony in the White House on 2 March, 2026, in Washington, DC (AFP/Saul Loeb) Off Two Iranian drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday, as Tehran continued attacks on American bases and diplomatic missions in the region in retaliation for the war launched against it. Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said the strike caused a fire and material damage at the embassy. Sources speaking to Reuters said a loud explosion was heard and flames were seen at the compound.
Graves mark 176 children killed in Minab strikes

Middle East Eye · 1 hour ago Protests

Graves mark 176 children killed in Minab strikes These graves belong to some of the 176 children from Minab who were killed in Israeli-US strikes over the weekend.
Full House and Senate to be briefed on Iran strikes – US politics live

The Guardian · 1 hour ago Protests

Rubio, Hegseth and Caine to address lawmakers Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. With all members of Congress across both houses due to be briefed today on the Iran strikes, the Trump administration has presented a shifting new justification for its war. In his first conference since the joint US-Israel operation against Iran, Donald Trump laid out his administration’s objectives moving forward.
Three Civilians Killed as Strikes Expand to Bushehr and Urmia

IranWire · 1 hour ago Protests

According to published reports, U. S. and Israeli military airstrikes are still ongoing as of noon on Tuesday, March 3.
Israel hits 40 sites in Lebanon, forces mass evacuations

Middle East Eye · 2 hours ago Protests

Israel hits 40 sites in Lebanon, forces mass evacuations Israel’s army launched what Channel 12 described as a large-scale assault in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah shells struck a building in northern Israel. Citing Israeli sources, the broadcaster said the military responded with extensive strikes. The army later said it had hit 40 targets across Lebanon since the morning.
Drone Strike Targets Australian Airbase Near Dubai

IranWire · 2 hours ago Protests

Australian officials said that an airbase near Dubai hosting Australian forces was hit by a drone attack earlier this week. The country’ ...
What is Trump’s endgame with Iran? | Robert Reich

The Guardian · 2 hours ago Protests

This is a war without a plan, without a strategy, and without any clear understanding of where it leads or how it ends I’ve spent the last several days checking with foreign policy experts, analysts and specialists in the Middle East for their understanding of Donald Trump’s real goal in Iran, and how anyone (including him) will know he’s achieved it. Several told me that Trump is seeking the kind of “war” that the US executed in Venezuela – an abduction of a leader by special forces or, as in June, surgical airstrikes on locations where Iran appeared to be building nuclear bombs. Robert Reich, a former US secretary of labor, is a professor of public policy emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley.
After Riyadh Embassy Attack, Trump Promises “Retaliatory” Response

IranWire · 2 hours ago Protests

After the drone strike on the U. S. Embassy in Riyadh, President Donald Trump said the United States would soon respond with a “retaliato ...
Drone Strike Targets U.S. Embassy in Riyadh

IranWire · 2 hours ago Protests

In the early hours of Tuesday, March 3, the U. S. Embassy in Riyadh was targeted in a drone attack.
Middle East crisis live: Israel launches fresh attacks on Tehran and Beirut

The Guardian · 2 hours ago Protests

Israeli airforce attacking cities simultaneously with a ‘wave of extensive strikes’ as soldiers are deployed on the ground in southern Lebanon US strikes on Iran triggered by Israel’s plan to launch attack, Rubio says Anger with Hezbollah boils as war returns to weary Beirut US secretary of state Marco Rubio has claimed the US attacked Iran after learning that Israel was going to strike, which would have meant retaliation against US forces. “We knew that if we didn’t pre-emptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties,” he told reporters The Air Force is now attacking Tehran and Beirut simultaneously The Air Force has now begun a wave of extensive strikes against the Iranian terror regime and the Hezbollah terror organization. Continue reading...
Behrouz Aghajanlou: Son of a War Veteran Shot Dead in Zanjan Protests

IranWire · 2 hours ago Protests

After being shot, Behrouz Aghajanlou was first taken home. But as his condition worsened, he was rushed by ambulance to a hospital and i ...
Fourth Day of War: Explosions Rock Cities Across Iran

IranWire · 2 hours ago Protests

According to news received from inside Iran, various regions have been targeted by U. S. and Israeli military strikes since the early mor ...
Iran Calls for Blood Donations as Strikes Continue

IranWire · 3 hours ago Protests

Iranian media outlets have issued an appeal for blood donations to support those injured in the ongoing war, urging citizens to head to ...
Concerns Grow for Iranian Inmates as War Intensifies

IranWire · 3 hours ago Protests

As U. S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran intensify, human rights groups and a number of civil activists have raised serious concerns ...
U.S. Secretary of State Says Iran Strike Was Preemptive Move to Protect American Forces

IranWire · 3 hours ago Protests

Marco Rubio, serving as U. S. Secretary of State and the President’s Senior National Security Advisor, said the United States launched it ...
At least 787 killed as US-Israel strikes hit 153 cities: Iranian Red Crescent

Middle East Eye · 3 hours ago Protests

At least 787 killed as US-Israel strikes hit 153 cities: Iranian Red Crescent Iran’s Red Crescent says the death toll from US and Israeli attacks has climbed sharply, with hundreds killed across the country since strikes began at the weekend. The humanitarian body said on Tuesday that at least 787 people have died nationwide. The organisation said the bombardment has struck 153 cities and more than 500 sites across Iran.
US embassy in Riyadh hit by Iranian drones as Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon

The Guardian · 3 hours ago Protests

Iran continues to target American bases and Hezbollah fires at Israel as conflict spreads across Middle East US-Israel war on Iran – live updates Iranian drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh as Tehran continued to launch waves of retaliatory strikes at the Gulf and Israel, while Israeli soldiers began operating in southern Lebanon on the fourth day of an increasingly regional war in the Middle East. The drone attack on the US embassy in Riyadh caused a minor fire, prompting the diplomatic mission to tell Americans to distance themselves from the compound. The attack followed an earlier Iranian drone strike on the US embassy in Kuwait, as Iran continued to target US bases, facilities and personnel in Arab Gulf states.
At least 787 killed in US-Israeli attacks: Report

Middle East Eye · 4 hours ago Protests

At least 787 killed in US-Israeli attacks: Report The death toll from US-Israeli strikes on Iran has risen to 787, the Iranian Red Crescent said on Tuesday, as the Israeli-US war on Iran enters its fourth day.

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