US-Israel-Iran war live updates: ‘They got on the wrong side of events’: Jaishankar on board Iranian ship struck by US in Indian Ocean – The

Iranian War News: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard says it struck the oil tanker “Prima” in the Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard said it targeted an oil tanker in the Gulf amid ongoing tensions with Israel and the United States.

According to a statement published by Tasnim News Agency, the ship – identified by the trade name Prima – was hit by a drone explosion.

The statement read: “This morning, an oil tanker bearing the trade name Prima was subjected to a drone explosion after ignoring repeated warnings from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s naval forces regarding the traffic ban and lack of security in the Strait of Hormuz.”

‘They were on the wrong side of events’: Jaishankar on board Iranian ship struck by US in Indian Ocean

At the Raisina 2026 Dialogue, Foreign Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar responded to the incident involving an Iranian ship that was rammed by the US in the Indian Ocean, saying it “came on the wrong side of events”.

“I also support UNCLOS and international law… We received a message from the Iranian side that one of the ships, which was supposed to be the closest to our borders at that time, wanted to enter our port. They were reporting that they were having problems… On March 1, we said you could come in and it took a few days to sail and then they docked in Kochi… There were a lot of young students… When the ships set off and when they came here, the situation was quite bad… They were coming to review the fleet and then they were on the wrong side of “The events… It was clear that someone had been in a similar situation in Sri Lanka, and they had made the decision that they had made, but one of them, unfortunately, had not taken it… We dealt with the situation from a humanitarian point of view, other than whatever the legal issues were, and I think we did the right thing.”

He added: “There are a lot of discussions going on on social media about this matter… Please understand the reality of the Indian Ocean. Diego Garcia has been in the Indian Ocean for the past five decades… The fact that there were foreign forces stationed in Djibouti happened in the early 2000s. The city of Hambantota emerged during this period…”

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News of the US-Iranian war: Eight dead and 80 homes damaged in the Israeli and American attacks on Isfahan, according to an official

A regional official said that Israeli and American attacks on the central Iranian province of Isfahan killed at least eight people on Saturday, as the regional conflict entered its second week.

Akbar Salehi, a security official in the Isfahan Governor’s Office, said, “Eight citizens, including a woman, were martyred in these terrorist attacks.” Agence France-Presse was unable to independently verify the toll.

Salehi added, according to what was reported by Tasnim News Agency, that the American occupation aircraft and the Zionist regime attacked areas in the city of Isfahan and seven other cities in the province.

He also said that 80 houses were severely damaged in the city of Isfahan as well as in the Lingan and Burkhar districts.

Israeli-Iranian war news: Israel says 80 fighter jets strike Iranian military targets in Tehran and central Iran

The Israeli army said that more than 80 fighter planes carried out a new wave of strikes on Iranian targets in Tehran and central parts of the country.

According to a military statement, the Israeli Air Force targeted Iranian military infrastructure, missile launchers and other facilities during the operation.

“More than 80 Israeli Air Force fighter planes… completed an additional wave of strikes targeting the infrastructure of the Iranian terrorist regime,” the army said.

News of the US war on Iran: US forces “waiting” to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, says the Iranian Revolutionary Guard

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard said it was “waiting” for US forces to escort the ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a major waterway in which shipping traffic has been severely disrupted as the regional conflict continues.

Revolutionary Guard spokesman Ali Mohammad Nini made the comments after the US Energy Secretary said the Navy was preparing to escort ships through the strait “as quickly as it is possible to do so.”

“We are waiting for them to come,” Naini added.

He also called on Washington to remember past events before taking such a step. Fars News Agency quoted Naini as saying, “We recommend that the Americans, before making any decision, remember the fire of the American supertanker Bridgeton in 1987 and the oil tankers that were recently targeted.”

US-Iran War News: An explosion was heard over Dubai Airport while officials reported a minor wreckage incident

An explosion was heard at Dubai Airport, followed by a cloud of smoke in the sky, according to what an eyewitness told Agence France-Presse, while Iran continued its attacks across the Gulf.

Flight tracking website Flightradar24 showed several planes flying over the airport in what appeared to be a waiting pattern. In a post on the X website, the Dubai Media Office described the latest incident as “a minor accident resulting from falling debris after being intercepted,” while also denying reports circulating about the airport.

Limited flights from Dubai’s main airport – the world’s busiest in terms of international traffic – resumed on Monday, despite daily drone attacks on targets in the United Arab Emirates.

Last Saturday, four employees were injured and one of the halls at Dubai Airport was damaged after the outbreak of war following the US-Israeli strikes against Iran.

Dubai Airports said at the time that the incident was “quickly contained,” without providing further details.

Iranian attacks also targeted Abu Dhabi Airport, the Palm Jumeirah project, and the luxury Burj Al Arab Hotel. Drone debris also caused a fire at the US Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday.

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes the Iranian Bandar Abbas region

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Bandar Abbas in Iran at around 8:48 a.m. (IST), according to the National Survey. US Geology (USGS).

Iran War News: Flights circling over Dubai Airport after the wreckage incident after being intercepted

Many flights to Dubai are currently flying over the airport, according to online flight tracking website Flightradar24.

The plane appears to be parked above Dubai International Airport.

Earlier, the Dubai Media Office said that “a minor accident resulting from falling debris after it was intercepted” occurred, but it was successfully contained.

Officials also denied reports circulating on social media alleging that any accident had occurred at Dubai International Airport.

Middle East Crisis News: Saudi Defense Minister urges Iran to “avoid miscalculation” after attacks

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged Iran to “be wise and avoid miscalculations” after repeatedly launching missiles and drones into the kingdom.

Following his meeting with the Pakistani army commander, the Saudi minister said that the discussions focused on Iranian attacks and ways to stop them.

He wrote in a post on the

News of the US war on Iran: The United States says more than 3,000 targets were struck in Iran during the first week of “Operation Epic Fury”

US Central Command announced a major escalation in its military campaign, saying that thousands of strikes had been carried out against targets inside Iran over the past week.

In a statement posted on X, the command said the attacks were part of the ongoing mission called Operation Epic Fury.

“US forces have struck more than 3,000 targets in the first week of Operation Epic Fury, and we are not slowing down,” US Central Command said.

This announcement came at a time when US President Donald Trump ruled out negotiating with Iran unless it accepted unconditional surrender. “There will be no agreement with Iran except unconditional surrender,” Trump said, adding that Tehran must surrender before any diplomatic talks can begin.

Iranian war news: Explosions heard in Dubai and Manama as Iranian retaliatory attacks continue across the Gulf

Explosions were heard in Dubai and the Bahraini capital, Manama, according to Agence France-Presse, as Iranian retaliatory attacks across the Gulf enter their second week.

Two explosions were heard in Dubai, while another explosion was heard in Manama, where sirens also sounded.

The Bahraini Ministry of Interior urged people to remain calm and move to safe places.

Iran War News: Clashes broke out when Israeli forces attempted to land near the Lebanese-Syrian border, according to Hezbollah

Lebanese official media reported that the clashes broke out when Israeli forces attempted to carry out a landing operation along the Lebanese-Syrian border, with Hezbollah saying its fighters participated in the confrontation.

The National News Agency, citing the Lebanese Ministry of Health, said that the Israeli raids on Nabi Sheet resulted in the killing of at least three people and the injury of 16 others.

There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military, which has carried out several strikes and deployed ground forces in Lebanon since the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group fired missiles into Israel on Monday in response to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

If confirmed, the reported raid would represent the deepest Israeli operation inside Lebanon since Special Unit forces arrested Hezbollah activist Imad Amhaz in the northern city of Batroun in November 2024.

According to the National News Agency, “Clashes are taking place in the eastern mountain range on the Lebanese-Syrian border… to repel Israeli landing attempts,” according to what Agence France-Presse reported.

The agency said that the fighting took place in Nabi Sheet in the eastern Baalbek region, an area where Hezbollah has great influence.

Hezbollah said in a statement that its fighters “detected the infiltration of four helicopters belonging to the Israeli enemy army from the Syrian direction.”

After landing, the advancing forces clashed “with a group” of Hezbollah fighters when they arrived at the Prophet Sheet cemetery, the group said, adding that light and medium weapons were used in the clash.

Hezbollah added, “The clash escalated after the enemy’s strength was exposed,” adding that Israeli forces launched an intense attack and strikes before the evacuation began.

Middle East crisis news: Bahrain sounds alarm sirens and urges residents to move to safe places

The Bahraini Ministry of Interior said that sirens had been activated, and urged citizens and residents to remain calm, move to the nearest safe place, and follow updates through official channels.

Iran War News: Dubai authorities say debris from the interception caused a minor accident, and no injuries were reported

Dubai authorities said that a minor accident caused by falling debris after it was intercepted was successfully contained, without any injuries reported. Officials also denied reports circulating on social media alleging that any accident had occurred at Dubai International Airport.

News of the US war on Iran: The United States agrees to the emergency sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel

The United States has approved a $151.8 million emergency arms sale to Israel as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.

The US State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs has approved the sale of 12,000 requested 1,000-pound (450-kilogram) bomb casings, according to a press release issued Friday.

The munitions aim to strengthen Israel’s military capabilities amid the escalating conflict.

In addition to the bomb casings, the deal includes engineering, logistical and technical support services provided by US government and contract personnel. Some equipment will be provided from existing US inventory.

The office said in a statement carried by Agence France-Presse, “The proposed deal will improve Israel’s ability to confront current and future threats, strengthen its internal defense, and will serve as a deterrent to regional threats.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved the deal using emergency authority under the Arms Export Control Act, allowing the administration to bypass the usual congressional review process, the State Department said.

Middle East Crisis News: Saudi Arabia destroys 16 drones heading to the main Shaybah oil field

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed 16 drones heading towards the Shaybah oil field in the early hours of this morning, according to a statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Defense on X. The ministry did not provide details about the origin of the drones.

Shaybah is located in the remote Rub al-Khali desert and is inhabited by a small population. It is one of the largest oil and gas fields in the Middle East. The site produces about 1 million barrels of crude oil per day, according to state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco, which operates the field.

The Israeli-Iranian war: Reports of an explosion in Jerusalem after an Iranian missile warning

Explosions were heard in Jerusalem after an Iranian missile alert, according to Agence France-Presse.

The Israeli army said that it had monitored the launch of new missiles heading towards Beersheba, communities near the Gaza border, and other southern areas of the country.

Sirens were also sounded in Jerusalem, the southern Negev, and large parts of southern Israel.

Israeli-Iranian war news: Iranian Mehrabad Airport catches fire after Israel launches “large-scale” strikes.

Israeli raids hit Tehran on Saturday as the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States escalated, with explosions at the capital’s Mehrabad International Airport and other parts of the city.

Footage posted on social media showed major strikes and fires at Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport, where witnesses reported planes burning on the runway after explosions rocked one of the Iranian capital’s main commercial airports.

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News of the American war on Iran: US Treasury Secretary Bescent warns of “the largest bombing campaign tonight”; Targeting Iranian missile infrastructure

US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent said that Iran is now facing pressure on two fronts, and he also warned that the country will face a major military operation by US forces.

Speaking on Kudlow on Friday, Besant said the United States is preparing for a major bombing campaign targeting Iran’s missile infrastructure.

“Tonight will be our largest bombing campaign, and we will do the most damage to Iranian missile launchers, the factories that make the missiles, and we will significantly weaken them,” Picent told Fox Business host Larry Kudlow on Friday.

Besant said Iran had struggled to respond effectively to what he described as an “overwhelming” strike campaign by the United States. He added that after facing setbacks on the battlefield, Tehran is now trying to shift its strategy towards economic turmoil.

“Because I couldn’t make it there [militarily]He added: “They are trying to create economic chaos, and I do not think they will be able to do that.”

His comments came as the Trump administration moved to boost insurance coverage for US ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, an important oil transit point largely controlled by Iran.

Israeli-Iranian war news: Israel launches “large-scale” strikes on Tehran; Iran launches a missile towards the Saudi base

Israel announced a new wave of “large-scale” air strikes on Tehran, as Donald Trump said the escalating conflict in the Middle East would only end if Iran agreed to “unconditional surrender”.

At the same time, Iran launched attacks against Israel and its neighbors in the Gulf. Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile targeting Prince Sultan Air Base, a facility hosting US military personnel.

Global oil markets reacted sharply to the growing conflict and fears of supply disruptions. Concerns have also grown about potential pressure on the vital shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

The price of international benchmark Brent crude rose to $92.69 a barrel on Friday, up 8.5% in one day and nearly 30% over the week.

Earlier Saturday, the Israeli army said it carried out a “large-scale wave of strikes” targeting government facilities in Tehran. Iranian state television later announced an explosion in the western part of the capital, although further details were not immediately available.

Israeli-Iranian war news: Israel accuses Iran of using cluster munitions in the ongoing conflict

Israel has accused Iran of firing cluster munitions several times since the start of the ongoing conflict, which began after a US-Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic over the weekend.

Cluster bombs explode in the air and release small bomblets over a wide area. Some of these small bombs do not explode immediately, posing long-term risks to civilians, especially children.

Neither Iran nor Israel have signed the Cluster Munitions Convention, which prohibits the use, production, transfer and storage of such weapons.

Israeli military spokesman Nadav Shoshani said that Iran had used cluster munitions several times, but he did not specify when or where they were deployed.

Shoshani said during a press conference: “They used it several times, and it is a war crime when it targets civilians, and we are monitoring the situation.”

US-Iran War News: The third US aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush heads to the Middle East: Report

The United States is reportedly deploying the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush to the Middle East as tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict with Iran continue to rise.

According to a report issued by Fox News, this move represents the third deployment of a US aircraft carrier in the region.

Iran War News: Iranian Foreign Minister and EAM Jaishankar hold call amid rising tensions in West Asia

Abbas Araqchi on Friday held a telephone conversation with EAM S Jaishankar to discuss the evolving regional situation amid escalating tensions in West Asia in the wake of recent developments related to the United States and Israel.

According to a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Araqchi spoke separately with Vijitha Herath, where the two leaders discussed the deteriorating regional climate as well as bilateral relations.

During the calls, Araqchi described the recent actions taken by the United States and Israel against Iran as “military aggression,” and urged governments around the world and the United Nations to condemn what he called “criminal acts.”

He also strongly condemned the US strike on the Iranian naval ship Iris Dina, which he said was attacked in international waters without warning.

Araqchi added that Iran intends to pursue the matter through legal and international mechanisms in the relevant global bodies.

US-Iranian War News: Iranian Foreign Minister accuses the United States of launching attacks from “the lands of our Arab friends” to target innocent children

Abbas Araghchi strongly criticized the United States, accusing it of carrying out strikes that killed civilians, including children, in Iran. He warned that Tehran’s response would inevitably target American military bases and institutions.

In a post on X, Araqchi claimed that the United States launched the attacks from the territory of “our Arab friends” to strike civilians in Iran.

He wrote: “Iran and our Arab brothers have lived side by side for centuries in a spirit of affection, friendship and mutual respect. American aggressors launch from the lands of our Arab friends to target children and innocents. Iran’s response will inevitably be directed at US bases and institutions.”

His statements come amid international outrage following the strikes that targeted Minab Girls’ Primary School in Hormozgan province, killing more than 160 people and wounding about 100 others.

A recent CNN report stated that preliminary analysis indicates that the United States is likely responsible for the deadly attack on the elementary school.