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US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Bahrain’s state-owned energy company Bapco declares force majeure after waves of Iranian strikes targeted the country’s energy installations.
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (AFP)
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Latest Updates: Explosions were reported in Tehran on Monday as the war between Iran and Israel escalated, with attacks and economic fallout spreading across the West Asia. Iranian state media said Tehran fired its first missiles toward Israel following the appointment of new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ali Khamenei.
In response, the Israeli military said it launched a new wave of strikes targeting Iranian “regime infrastructure,” including missile launch sites and internal security command centres.
Regional tensions widened as explosions were heard in Doha, while authorities in Qatar said 313 people had been arrested for sharing images and “misleading information” during the attacks. In Lebanon, an Israeli air strike hit the southern suburbs of Beirut after warnings that facilities linked to Hezbollah would be targeted.
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Human Rights Watch accused Israel of using white phosphorus over residential areas in southern Lebanon.
The conflict also rattled global markets. Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel, while European gas prices jumped sharply. Stock markets in Asia and Europe fell amid fears of supply disruptions. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a drone targeting the Shaybah oil field, and Bahrain reported damage to energy infrastructure following Iranian strikes.
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US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Strait Of Hormuz Mission Vital For Oil, EU To Protect Shipping, Says Macron
Highlighting the economic stakes of the West Asia conflict, President Emmanuel Macron stressed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is essential not only for international trade but also for the flow of gas and oil. During his visit to Cyprus, he outlined plans for a joint European and international mission to escort container ships and tankers, describing it as a “purely defensive, purely support mission.”
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Macron Warns Attack On Cyprus Is An Attack On Europe
President Emmanuel Macron warned that any attack on Cyprus would constitute an attack on all of Europe, highlighting the continent’s stake in Middle East stability. Speaking during a visit to Cyprus, he announced that France and its allies are preparing a “defensive” mission to escort container ships and tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Trump Says ‘Not Happy’ Iran’s New Leader Succeeded His Father
President Trump expressed frustration over the succession of Iran’s new supreme leader, saying he’s “not happy” about the choice of leader who replaced his father, and stressed that he is “nowhere near” ordering U.S. troops into Iran despite speculation about a ground invasion.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Trump Urges Australia To Grant Asylum To Iran Women’s Soccer Team Facing Danger
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, “Australia is making a terrible humanitarian mistake by allowing the Iran Woman’s Soccer team to be forced back to Iran, where they will most likely be killed. Don’t do it, Mr. Prime Minister, give ASYLUM. The U.S. will take them if you won’t. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Women’s Soccer Team Signals ‘SOS’ After Asian Cup Exit, Seeking Safety
Members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team were seen signaling “SOS” from their team bus in Australia after their Asian Cup exit. The players had earlier refused to sing the Iranian national anthem, reportedly as a protest against the regime. Iranian state media labeled them “traitors,” raising fears of severe punishment if they return home. Human rights activists and thousands of supporters are now urging Australia to grant the team political asylum to protect them from potential reprisals.
???? SOS: IRAN’S WOMEN’S TEAM BEGS FOR HELP
Members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team were seen signaling “SOS” from their team bus in Australia after their Asian Cup exit.
The players had earlier refused to sing the Iranian national anthem, reportedly as a protest against… pic.twitter.com/CK5GHqy8on
— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) March 9, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: 'This Is A Terrorist Government’: Rubio Escalates Rhetoric As US Strikes Iran'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sharply criticized Iran, stating, “This is a terrorist government. This is a terroristic regime…” He emphasized the purpose of ongoing operations, saying, “The objective of this mission is to destroy their ability to continue to do that. And we are well on our way to achieving that objective every single day with overwhelming force, with overwhelming precision.”
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Japan, South Korea Lead Oil Panic Buying As China, India Stay Calm, Says Javier Blas
Energy commentator Javier Blas posted on X, “For oil, the panic buying so far on Monday has been concentrated in Japan and South Korea. China (and, to some extent, India) are reacting more calmly. Of course, both have access to millions of barrels in floating storage from both Russia and Iran, which makes a big difference.”
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Marco Rubio Accuses Iran Of Holding World “Hostage” With Retaliatory Strikes
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accuses Iran of taking the world “hostage” through its retaliatory strikes.
Macron Announces Deployment Of 8 Warships, Aircraft Carrier To Mediterranean And Red Sea
French President Macron says France’s deployment to the Mediterranean, Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz will include eight warships, an aircraft carrier and two helicopter carriers.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Hezbollah Pledges Allegiance To Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Lebanon’s Hezbollah has pledged allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei following his appointment as the new supreme leader of Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: UAE Intercepts 12 Ballistic Missiles, 17 Drones Amid Iranian Attacks
United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems intercepted 12 ballistic missiles and 17 UAVs during a fresh wave of attacks on Monday. According to the UAE Ministry of Defence, a total of 15 ballistic missiles were detected, with three falling into the sea, while 18 drones were identified, one of which fell within the country’s territory.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: NATO Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missile In Turkish Airspace
Ministry of Defense said a ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkey’s airspace was neutralised by NATO air and missile defence systems deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean. Authorities said debris from the missile fell on vacant land in Gaziantep, with no casualties or injuries reported, while Ankara warned it would take all necessary measures against threats to its territory and airspace.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Turkey Deploys Six F-16 Jets To Northern Cyprus Amid Iran War
Turkey has deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems to northern Cyprus to boost the security of the Turkish community there amid the war in Iran, the defense ministry says, adding that Ankara will take additional measures if needed.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US Warns Citizens Against Travel To Southeast Turkey
The United States has warned its citizens against travelling to the southeastern region of Turkey, urging Americans to avoid the area due to security concerns and advising travellers to exercise increased caution.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Explosions Heard In Doha, Sirens Sound In Bahrain
Explosions were heard in Doha, the capital of Qatar, according to witnesses cited by Reuters, while air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, signalling rising tensions across the Gulf region.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Pune Gas-Based Crematoriums Shut Temporarily As LPG Supply Prioritised For Homes
Gas-based crematorium furnaces operated by the Pune Municipal Corporation will remain temporarily closed after the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas directed that propane and butane supplies be prioritised for domestic LPG consumption, affecting the availability of fuel for the city’s cremation facilities.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Saudi Aramco Reduces Output At Two Fields, Says Report
Saudi Aramco is cutting production at two oil fields, according to a Reuters report, as the world’s largest oil exporter adjusts output amid ongoing volatility in global energy markets.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Vladimir Putin Pledges ‘Unwavering Support’ To Iran’s New Supreme Leader
Vladimir Putin offered “unwavering support” to Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, reaffirming that Russia would remain a reliable partner of Iran during the ongoing conflict.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: IRGC Warns Oil Could Hit $200 After US Strikes On Iran Energy Sites
Ebrahim Zolfighari, a spokesman for a wing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said the United States had opened a new chapter in the war by bombing Iran’s energy infrastructure, warning of major consequences for global oil markets.
“If they can afford the price of oil at $200 per barrel, let them keep playing this game,” he said, suggesting the attacks could push energy prices sharply higher.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Likely To Address Nation Soon
Iranian channels reported that the newly appointed leader of the Islamic Republic is expected to deliver his first address to the nation within the next few hours, marking his first public remarks since assuming the leadership role.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Lift Ban On Russian Energy Imports, Hungary’s Szijjártó Urges EU
Péter Szijjártó said the European Union should immediately lift its ban on Russian oil and gas imports as the escalating war in the West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz threaten global energy supplies.
He said Europe is particularly vulnerable because the EU had already banned Russian energy imports, and the new conflict is further cutting global supply, which could drive prices sharply higher.
Szijjártó warned that keeping the sanctions in place would harm European citizens and the economy, adding that the focus should be on protecting European interests rather than ideology.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Oil Prices Swing Wildly After 30% Surge to $117
Crude oil prices witnessed sharp volatility, surging nearly 30 percent to hit $117 before reversing gains after reports that G7 countries were considering releasing emergency reserves, which pushed prices down to $98. The market later recovered part of the losses, with crude rising again and trading around $102.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Bahrain’s Bapco Declares Force Majeure After Iranian Attack Sparks Refinery Fire
Bapco Energies, Bahrain’s state oil company, declared force majeure on its shipments after an Iranian attack set the country’s only refinery on fire, disrupting energy operations.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Blames Europe For ‘Enabling’ US, Israel Attacks
Iran on Monday accused European countries, including France, of creating the conditions that led to attacks by the United States and Israel on the Islamic Republic and the outbreak of war.
Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said European nations had failed to uphold international law and instead aligned with Washington, including at the UN Security Council during discussions on restoring sanctions. He claimed that these actions encouraged the United States and Israel to continue their attacks against Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: ‘A Big Sense of Betrayal’, Qatar PM Slams Iran Over Attacks On Gulf Countries
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries were a “big sense of betrayal,” calling it the second such incident and suggesting the strikes appeared pre-planned.
He said that shortly after the war began, Gulf nations were targeted despite repeated assurances before the conflict that they would not take part in attacks against their neighbours and wanted a peaceful region.
Al Thani added that Gulf countries had been helping Iran and the United States pursue diplomatic solutions, but Iran’s decision to attack the Gulf had “destroyed everything.”
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: European Natural Gas Prices Surge 13%, Hit $60
European natural gas prices surged by 13 per cent, with benchmark rates climbing to around $60 amid renewed market pressure.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: 'No Point' Talking About Ceasefire As Long As Attacks Continue, Says Iran
Denying that Iran targeted Turkey, Azerbaijan or Cyprus, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said there is “no point” in talking about ceasefire if attacks from Israel and the United States continue. As reported by Al Arabiya, Baghaei said as long as attacks continue there is “no point to talk about anything but defense and retaliation against enemies”. He said there is no doubt that the US is after Iranian oil resources and it aims to weaken and break up country.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Air Raid Sirens Sounded At The British Akrotiri Base In Cyprus
Days after it was hit by a drone strike, air raid sirens went off in the British military base of Akrotiri in Cyprus on Monday.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Blasts Heard In Tel Aviv After Army Detects Iran Missiles
More than 10 explosions were heard in Tel Aviv on Monday, after the Israeli military said it had detected new missiles launched from Iran. “A short while ago, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the military said. AFP
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Israel 'Unlawfully' Used Shells With White Phosphorus In Lebanon Strikes, Says Human Rights Watch
A human rights body has accused Israel of using white phosphorus, a controversial incendiary munition, over a town in southern Lebanon. The human rights group, Human Rights Watch, said on Monday that the Israeli military “unlawfully” hit a village in southern Lebanon with shells containing white phosphorus. READ MORE
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: After Israel Threatens To Attack Mojtaba Khamenei, China Says It Opposes Targeting Of Any Iranian Leader
China on Monday said it opposes any targeting of Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following threats from the Israeli military against the successor to his slain father, Ali Khamenei. Beijing called Iran’s decision to appoint Mojtaba “an internal matter”, following which foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said: “China opposes interference in other countries’ internal affairs under any pretext, and Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity should be respected.” READ MORE
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Launches Fresh Barrage Of Missiles
Iran’s armed forces on Monday launched a fresh barrage of missiles towards Israel, escalating hostilities amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Iranian state media reported that multiple projectiles were fired as part of continued retaliatory operations, though there was no immediate confirmation on the extent of damage or casualties.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Azerbaijan Reopens Iran Border To Cargo Traffic, TASS Reports
Azerbaijan on Monday reopened its border crossings with Iran for all cargo traffic, the Russian state-run TASS news agency reported. The border crossings, one of the shortest land routes connecting Iran to its ally Russia, were closed last week after an Iranian drone attack in the Nakhchivan exclave.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: IMF Chief Warns Middle East Conflict Could Raise Global Inflation
Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could pose fresh risks to global inflation if oil prices remain elevated for a prolonged period.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: UAE Air Defences Addressing Missile Threats
UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع تهديدات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من إيران
وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الأصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة اعتراض كل من منظومات الدفاع الجوي للصواريخ البالستية، والمقاتلات للطائرات المسيرة والجوالة.
UAE air defences are… pic.twitter.com/OymMGVbMFO
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 9, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Who Was Behind Strikes On Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls’ Elementary School In Minab?
Who was behind the strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab, Hormozgan province, southern Iran? Was it the United States (US) or Israel? Investigations by Dutch fact-checking group Bellingcat, the New York Times, and The Washington Post have linked the February 28, 2026, strike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab to a US Tomahawk cruise missile.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today LIVE: Bahrain's Largest Oil Refinery BAPCO Declares Force Majeure After Iranian Strike
US-Israel-Iran War Updates Today: A strike targeting Bahrain’s sprawling Al Ma’ameer oil facility has caused a fire at the complex along with material damage, state media reported.
Bahrain’s state-owned energy company Bapco declares force majeure after waves of Iranian strikes targeted the country’s energy installations.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today LIVE: Mojtaba's Rise Unlikely To End Iran Power Struggle, Larijani Emerges Key Challenger
US-Israel-Iran War Updates Today: The elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader may not resolve the deep power struggle unfolding inside the Islamic Republic, with influential political figure Ali Larijani emerging as a central obstacle to a smooth transition, according to intelligence sources and regional observers. READ MORE
Iran Israel War News Today Live Updates: Trump Says He Is 'Not Happy' Over Appointment Of Iran's New Supreme Leader
US-Israel-Iran War Updates Today: In the first reaction following the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s Supreme Leader, US President Donald Trump on Monday said he was “not happy”.
Speaking to Fox News anchor Brian Kilmeade, Trump said, “I am not happy with Iran’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader.”
Iran Israel War News Today Live Updates: Jaishankar Briefs Parliament On West Asia Conflict
US-Israel-Iran War Updates Today: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday told the Rajya Sabha that India continues to believe that “dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued” to de-escalate tensions in West Asia.
Jaishankar reiterated the government’s call for restraint and peaceful resolution of the crisis.
