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US-Israel-Iran War Live: As US-Israel war on Iran entered day 9, Iranian security official Ali Larijani warned Donald Trump would “pay a heavy price” for the killing of Khamenei.
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US-Israel-Iran War Live: The war between the U.S.-Israel and Iran entered its ninth day, with high-intensity strikes spreading across the Middle East. The situation remains volatile, with reports of high-intensity Israeli airstrikes emerging from multiple sites in Iran and Lebanon. Iran has also launched several retaliatory strikes against U.S. and Israeli facilities in West Asia.
Loud explosions were heard near the US embassy in Oslo, Reuters reported, citing Norwegian police. However, it remains unclear what caused the blast or who was involved, the Oslo police department said in a statement.
“The police are in a dialogue with the embassy and there are no reports of any injured persons,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Israeli forces struck multiple energy facilities around Tehran, targeting around 25 large oil storage tanks at the country’s largest refinery, marking a dramatic escalation since the start of the war.
Over 1,230 people have died in Iran since the start of the war. In Lebanon, over 70 people have been killed, about a dozen in Israel have died, and six U.S. troops have also been killed.
Situation In The Gulf
In Dubai, UAE, residents on Friday received ‘missile threat’ alert on their mobile phones. The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait shut down amid Iranian strikes on the Gulf nation. The war in the region broke out last Saturday, following the coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
In response, Tehran launched a series of missile and drone attacks, targeting the Gulf nations hosting the U.S. and Israeli facilities.
Trump Signals Interest In Appointing Iran’s Next Leader
U.S. President Donald Trump signaled his interest in appointing Iran’s next Supreme Leader. Speaking to American news website Axios, Trump rejected Mojtaba Khamenei, a front-runner to replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
“I have to be involved in the appointment, like with Delcy in Venezuela”, Trump said, adding, “We want someone who will bring harmony and peace to Iran,” Trump said.
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US-Israel-Iran War Live: UAE Intercepts Missiles, Drones Fired By Iran
The UAE’s Defence Ministry says it intercepted all 16 missiles launched by Iran, while a 17th fell into the sea. It also claimed to intercept most of 117 drones, but four fell in UAE territory. The ministry says it is ready to “firmly confront” the threats.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Toxic Rain In Tehran After US-Israeli Strikes
Thick black clouds and toxic rain shrouded Tehran on Sunday morning after the US and Israel launched airstrikes that struck refineries and oil storage sites in the Iranian capital. The Iranian Red Crescent said the oil depot explosions released into the air “significant quantities of toxic hydrocarbon compounds, sulfur, and nitrogen oxides.”
US-Israel-Iran War Live: IDF Says Missile Launchers, Factories Among 400 Targets Hit In Iran
The Israeli Defence Forces said over 400 Iranian targets were struck during a recent wave of airstrikes in western and central Iran, including ballistic missile launchers and weapon production sites.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: 117 Iranians Evacuated From Lebanon On Russian Plane
At least 117 Iranians, including diplomats, were evacuated from Lebanon on a Russian plane, a Lebanese official told AFP.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Clerical Body To Choose Khamenei's Successor Reaches Consensus
The clerical body that will choose Iran’s next supreme leader, succeeding the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has more or less reached a majority consensus, according to Ayatollah Mohammadmehdi Mirbaqeri, a member of the new Assembly of Experts.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Iran Launches 28th Wave Of 'Operation True Promise'
Iran has launched a new wave of strikes on US and Israeli facilities as part of the 28th wave of ‘Operation True Promise’, according to Iranian state media.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: 10,000 Iranian Civilian Buildings Damaged In US-Israeli Strikes
The US and Israeli strikes in Iran have damaged about 10,000 civilian structures across the countty, the Iranian Red Crescent Society said.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Iran's President Says 'Enemy Misinterpreted My Words' After Apology Causes Stir
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the “enemy” had misinterpreted his remarks on attacks on neighbouring countries, after his previous apology to Gulf neighbours sparked a rift within Iran’s top leadership.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Qatar Directs 30% Govt Employees To Resume Work From Offices
Qatar on Sunday announced that 30% of government employees will return to their offices from Monday, March 9, while up to 70% continue working remotely until further notice amid the war between US-Israel and Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Air India To Operate 78 Additional Flights Between March 10-18
Air India said it will operate 78 additional flights between March 10 and 18 to support passengers amid the ongoing situation in West Asia. The flights will be deployed to New York, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, Colombo, and Malé.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Sailor In Iranian Warship Dena Told Father Of US Ultimatum Before Torpedo Attack
An Iranian sailor aboard the warship IRIS Dena called his father shortly before the vessel was struck by a US torpedo, saying American forces had issued two warnings for the crew to abandon the ship, a source close to the family told Iran . The sailor was killed in the attack by a US submarine.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: US, Israel Discussing Plan To Secure Iran's Nuclear Stockpile, Says Report
The US and Israel have discussed sending special forces into Iran to secure its stockpile of highly enriched uranium at a later stage of the war, Axios reported, citing four people with knowledge of the discussions.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Israel Warns It Will Target Any Successor To Khamenei
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Pak's Shehbaz Sharif On s Killed In UAE
I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of two Pakistani nationals in Dubai caused by missile debris. Our diplomatic missions in the UAE are in close contact with the Dubai authorities to provide all necessary assistance and to facilitate the repatriation process. Our hearts go…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 8, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Shahran Oil Deport Engulfed In Flames After Israeli Strikes
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Israel Strikes Key Commanders In IRGC'S Quds Force
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck key commanders in the IRGC’s Quds Force’s Lebanon Corps, who operated in Beirut.
????STRUCK: Key commanders in the IRGC’s Quds Force’s Lebanon Corps who operated in Beirut.
The commanders of the Quds Force’s Lebanon Corps operated to advance terror attacks against Israel, while also operating for the IRGC in Iran.
The Iranian terror regime operates…
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 8, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Kuwait Announces 'Precautionary' Reduction In Crude Oil Production
Amid the escalation in West Asia, Kuwait’s national oil company announced a “precautionary” reduction in crude oil production after the country faced several missile and drone attacks, the military said.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Israel Warns It Would Target Successor To Ali Khamenei
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) warned that it would target the successor to Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The warning comes as reports suggest Iran is close to choosing its next Supreme Leader.
“After the elimination of the tyrant Khamenei, the Iranian terrorist regime is attempting to regroup and choose a new Supreme Leader,” the IDF said.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Iran Suspends Fuel Distribution After Oil Depot Attacks
Iran suspended fuel distribution after Israel carried out attacks on oil depots across Tehran.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: 'US, Israel Seeking Disintegration Of Iran', Iran's Larijani Claims
Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the Supreme Security Council, said the United States and Israel were attempting to break apart the Islamic Republic.
“Their issue was… the fundamental disintegration of Iran,” Larijani stated in a pre-recorded interview broadcast on state television.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Explosions Hit Iran’s Central Yazd Province As War Escalates
Explosions hit Iran’s central Yazd province, state media reported, as war escalated between the United States-Israel and Iran.
According to the IRNA news agency, the blasts occurred on the outskirts of the city of Yazd. It remains unclear what was targeted in the strikes.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Trump Dismisses Threats From Iran's Security Chief
US President Donald Trump dismissed the threats issued by Iran’s security chief, Ali Larijani, stating he “couldn’t care less” and that he has “already been defeated”.
“I have no idea what he’s talking about, who he is. I couldn’t care less,” Trump told CBS News.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: US Embassy In Jerusalem Issues Advisory For s
The U.S. government cares about your safety. There is no higher priority than the security of American citizens for President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the entire Department of State. In addition to commercial departure options, please note that the Department is… pic.twitter.com/onFFMAmAT4
— U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (@usembassyjlm) March 8, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Iran Assembly Reaches Consensus To Appoint Successor To Khamenei
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has reached a majority consensus on the appointment of a successor to the slain Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, according to reports by Tehran-based Mehr News Agency (MNA).
The development comes after Khamenei was killed in the coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Iran's F-14 Aircraft Storage Facilities Destroyed In US-Israeli Strikes
Iran’s F-14 aircraft storage facilities were destroyed in US-Israeli strikes, according to a report.
צה”ל תקף מטוסי קרב מסוג ’14-F’ בשדה תעופה באיספהאן
בגל תקיפה נרחב של חיל האוויר בהכוונת אמ”ן, הותקפו אתמול מתחמים בהם אוחסנו מטוסי קרב מסוג ׳F-14’ של משטר הטרור האיראני בשדה התעופה שבאיספהאן.
כמו כן, הותקפו מערכות גילוי והגנה שאיימו על מטוסי חיל האוויר.
תקיפה זו מצטרפת להשמדתם…
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) March 8, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live: 4 Killed In US, Israeli Strikes On Five Oil Facilities In Tehran
The United States and Israel carried out overnight strikes on five oil facilities in and around the Tehran, resulting in the death of four people, an official told state television on Sunday.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Bahrain Says Iranian Drone Attack Damaged Water Desalination Plant
Bahrain’s interior ministry said an Iranian drone attack had damaged a water desalination plant as Iran continued retaliatory attacks across the Gulf.
“The Iranian aggression randomly bombs civilian targets and causes material damage to a water desalination plant following an attack by a drone,” the ministry said in a statement.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: 21 Soldiers Killed, Others Injured In Strikes On US Navy Fifth Fleet
21 soldiers were killed and some others were left injured in the strikes on US Navy Fifth Fleet, according to a report by the Tehran Times, citing the Iranian armed forces.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Headquarters Of US Troops At Arifjan Base Hit In Iranian Strikes
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the headquarters of the American troops at the Arifjan base was hit by “precision-strike” missiles, according to a report by Tehran Times.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: US Weapon Warehouses In Bahrain Targeted In Iranian Strikes
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Three People Injured In Bahrain By Missile Debris
Three people were injured, and material damage to the building of one of the universities in the Muharraq region was reported, a statement by Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior on Sunday said.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Israeli Strikes Target Military Sites In Iran
The Israeli military announced it had launched a series of strikes across Iran, targeting military sites. The Israeli forces said it had “initiated a wave of strikes targeting the Iranian terror regime military infrastructure across Iran.”
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Bahrain Issues Advisory For US Citizens, Assures Assistance
Bahrain: We are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to providing timely information and assistance to U.S. citizens in the affected area. We urge all Americans to remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest guidance from the U.S.… pic.twitter.com/02TEJPAxZP
— TravelGov (@TravelGov) March 8, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Jordan Issues Advisory For US s
Jordan: We are providing options to assist Americans to depart the Middle East. Please continue to check your email for additional information or last-minute changes. We are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to providing timely information and assistance to U.S.… pic.twitter.com/dQX3potYW9
— TravelGov (@TravelGov) March 8, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Pezeshkian Says Iran Will Respond 'Forcefully' To US, Israeli attacks
Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, said the country will respond “forcefully” to the American and Israeli attacks. “We will respond forcefully to the American and Israeli attacks and will not surrender”, he said.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: UAE Issues Advisory For Stranded U.S. Citizens
United Arab Emirates: We are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to providing timely information and assistance to U.S. citizens in the affected area. We are working on additional options to assist Americans to depart the Middle East. Please continue to check your… pic.twitter.com/YeFqOAqSiK
— TravelGov (@TravelGov) March 8, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live: 'Air Defences Dealing With Missile, Drone Threats From Iran, UAE Says
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday announced it was responding to Iranian missile and drone attacks.
“UAE air defenses are currently dealing with incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The Ministry of Defense confirms that the sounds heard in scattered areas of the country are the result of the air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, and fighter jets intercepting drones and loitering munitions”, said an official statement.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: IRGC Hits Haifa Refinery After Israeli Attack On Tehran's Oil Depot
???? IRGC hits Haifa refinery in response to Israeli regime’s attack on Tehran refinery
— Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) March 8, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live: UAE Intercepts Missile, Drone Attacks From Iran
The United Arab Emirates said on Sunday that its air defence systems were responding to missiles and drones launched from Iran.
“UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran,” the defence ministry said in a post on X. It said sounds of explosions were a result of the systems “intercepting missiles and drones”.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Trump Says He Wants Involvement In Choosing Iran's Next Leader
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he wants to be involved in the selection of Iran’s next leader, days after Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “We don’t want to come back every five years or every 10 years and do this. We want to pick a president that’s not going to be leading their country into a war,” he said, as quoted by CNN.
