West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE ready to deal with any threats, says defence ministry
 The UAE`s Ministry of Defence expressed its readiness to deal with any threats and will respond firmly to any attempts to undermine the country&rsquo;s security, ensuring the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and protecting its national interests and capabilities. The ongoing conflict in West Asia began after the joint US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28, which led to Iran launching drone and missile attacks targetting US assets, regional capitals and allied forces in West Asia.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE ready to deal with any threats, says defence ministry
 The UAE`s Ministry of Defence expressed its readiness to deal with any threats and will respond firmly to any attempts to undermine the country&rsquo;s security, ensuring the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and protecting its national interests and capabilities. The ongoing conflict in West Asia began after the joint US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28, which led to Iran launching drone and missile attacks targetting US assets, regional capitals and allied forces in West Asia.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Four dead, 117 sustain minor injuries, says UAE`s Defence Ministry&nbsp;
"These attacks resulted in four deaths among Pakistani, Nepalese and Bangladeshi nationals, and 117 people sustained minor injuries. The injured include nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, the Comoros, Turkey, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan and Palestine," it added.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Four dead, 117 sustain minor injuries, says UAE`s Defence Ministry&nbsp;
"These attacks resulted in four deaths among Pakistani, Nepalese and Bangladeshi nationals, and 117 people sustained minor injuries. The injured include nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, the Comoros, Turkey, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan and Palestine," it added.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 233 missiles destroyed, 18 fell into sea, 2 landed within UAE
"Since the start of the Iranian attacks, 253 ballistic missiles have been detected. Of these, 233 were destroyed, 18 fell into the sea, and 2 landed within the country. A total of 1,440 Iranian UAVs have also been detected, of which 1,359 were intercepted, while 81 fell within the country&rsquo;s territory. 8 cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed," read the statement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 233 missiles destroyed, 18 fell into sea, 2 landed within UAE
"Since the start of the Iranian attacks, 253 ballistic missiles have been detected. Of these, 233 were destroyed, 18 fell into the sea, and 2 landed within the country. A total of 1,440 Iranian UAVs have also been detected, of which 1,359 were intercepted, while 81 fell within the country&rsquo;s territory. 8 cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed," read the statement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 17 UAVs amid West Asia conflict 
The UAE`s Ministry of Defence said on Monday that its air defences detected 15 ballistic missiles, of which 12 were destroyed, while three fell into the sea. According to the statement released by UAE`s Ministry of Defence amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, 18 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) were detected, of which 17 were intercepted while one fell within the country`s territory. (IANS)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 17 UAVs amid West Asia conflict 
The UAE`s Ministry of Defence said on Monday that its air defences detected 15 ballistic missiles, of which 12 were destroyed, while three fell into the sea. According to the statement released by UAE`s Ministry of Defence amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, 18 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) were detected, of which 17 were intercepted while one fell within the country`s territory. (IANS) 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Europe rallies around Cyprus during Iran war as Macron visits to show support for island
French President Emmanuel Macron travelled to Cyprus on Monday, days after dispatching a warship to the eastern Mediterranean island nation, where a Shahed drone struck a British air base on its southern coast last week during the Iran war. Macron ordered the French frigate Languedoc to waters off Cyprus, a fellow European Union member, to bolster its anti-drone and anti-missile defences. The French president also decided to send ground-based anti-drone and anti-missile defences to the island, which sustained the first drone attack of the Iran war on European territory.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Europe rallies around Cyprus during Iran war as Macron visits to show support for island
French President Emmanuel Macron travelled to Cyprus on Monday, days after dispatching a warship to the eastern Mediterranean island nation, where a Shahed drone struck a British air base on its southern coast last week during the Iran war. Macron ordered the French frigate Languedoc to waters off Cyprus, a fellow European Union member, to bolster its anti-drone and anti-missile defences. The French president also decided to send ground-based anti-drone and anti-missile defences to the island, which sustained the first drone attack of the Iran war on European territory.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: NC asks Shah to withdraw cases against youth booked for protesting over Khamenei`s killing
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Monday appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to consider withdrawing cases against youth detained and booked during protests over the killing of Iran`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Abdullah said that while maintaining law and order is important, it is equally necessary to understand the sentiments that led to the demonstrations. Abdullah, in a statement, appealed to Shah and security agencies to review the cases sympathetically and consider withdrawing the FIRs and releasing those detained, particularly students, in the larger interest of their future and social harmony.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: NC asks Shah to withdraw cases against youth booked for protesting over Khamenei`s killing
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Monday appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to consider withdrawing cases against youth detained and booked during protests over the killing of Iran`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Abdullah said that while maintaining law and order is important, it is equally necessary to understand the sentiments that led to the demonstrations. Abdullah, in a statement, appealed to Shah and security agencies to review the cases sympathetically and consider withdrawing the FIRs and releasing those detained, particularly students, in the larger interest of their future and social harmony.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India asks its citizens in Bahrain to remain vigilant
India on Monday issued an advisory, asking its citizens in Bahrain to remain vigilant, take due care and adhere to the safety guidelines of the local authorities in view of the prevailing situation in the region. "Indian citizens are requested to follow updates and advisories issued by the Embassy of India in Bahrain and the local authorities," the Embassy of India in Bahrain said in an advisory. The advisory further said that the Embassy of India in Bahrain is continuing to function as usual. The advisory has come in the wake of recent attacks between the US and Iran. On February 28, the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, which came after days of build-up with US President Donald Trump ramping up the pressure on Tehran to agree to a new deal on its nuclear programme.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India asks its citizens in Bahrain to remain vigilant
India on Monday issued an advisory, asking its citizens in Bahrain to remain vigilant, take due care and adhere to the safety guidelines of the local authorities in view of the prevailing situation in the region. "Indian citizens are requested to follow updates and advisories issued by the Embassy of India in Bahrain and the local authorities," the Embassy of India in Bahrain said in an advisory. The advisory further said that the Embassy of India in Bahrain is continuing to function as usual. The advisory has come in the wake of recent attacks between the US and Iran. On February 28, the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, which came after days of build-up with US President Donald Trump ramping up the pressure on Tehran to agree to a new deal on its nuclear programme.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: CBSE postpones class 12 board exams till March 16 in Middle East
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday postponed the class 12 board exams till March 16 in the Middle East amid the Iran-Israel conflict, officials said. The fresh dates were not immediately announced. "After a critical review of the current situation in parts of the Middle East -- Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE -- mental agony of the students and the prevailing uncertainties, the board has decided to postpone (class) 12 exams scheduled from March 12 to 16," said CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj. The new dates will be announced later, and for further exams, the situation will be reviewed on March 14, he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: CBSE postpones class 12 board exams till March 16 in Middle East
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday postponed the class 12 board exams till March 16 in the Middle East amid the Iran-Israel conflict, officials said. The fresh dates were not immediately announced. "After a critical review of the current situation in parts of the Middle East -- Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE -- mental agony of the students and the prevailing uncertainties, the board has decided to postpone (class) 12 exams scheduled from March 12 to 16," said CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj. The new dates will be announced later, and for further exams, the situation will be reviewed on March 14, he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Turkey says NATO intercepted a ballistic missile that entered the country`s airspace
Turkey`s defence ministry says NATO defences have intercepted a ballistic missile that entered the country`s airspace. Monday`s interception was second since the start of the Iran war. Iran has fired missiles and drones at several countries across the region since the United States and Israel attacked it over a week ago.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Turkey says NATO intercepted a ballistic missile that entered the country`s airspace
Turkey`s defence ministry says NATO defences have intercepted a ballistic missile that entered the country`s airspace. Monday`s interception was second since the start of the Iran war. Iran has fired missiles and drones at several countries across the region since the United States and Israel attacked it over a week ago.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Crowds gather in Tehran`s Enqelab Square to pledge allegiance to Iran`s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Following the appointment of a new Supreme Leader by Iran`s Assembly of Experts, preparations are underway in the capital on Monday as thousands of people gather at Tehran`s Enqelab Square to pledge allegiance to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who was selected to lead the Islamic Republic, state broadcaster Press TV reported. According to visuals shared by Press TV, the area was covered with a dense crowd of people holding or waving Iranian national flags. Some participants were also seen carrying posters, portraits, or placards of the newly appointed leader in his support. Earlier, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, who is said to be more hardline than his father, was announced as the third Supreme Leader of Iran after the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Crowds gather in Tehran`s Enqelab Square to pledge allegiance to Iran`s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Following the appointment of a new Supreme Leader by Iran`s Assembly of Experts, preparations are underway in the capital on Monday as thousands of people gather at Tehran`s Enqelab Square to pledge allegiance to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who was selected to lead the Islamic Republic, state broadcaster Press TV reported. According to visuals shared by Press TV, the area was covered with a dense crowd of people holding or waving Iranian national flags. Some participants were also seen carrying posters, portraits, or placards of the newly appointed leader in his support. Earlier, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, who is said to be more hardline than his father, was announced as the third Supreme Leader of Iran after the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Russian President Putin extends greetings, support to Iran`s new Supreme Leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday extended greetings to Mojtaba Khamenei following his appointment as Iran`s new supreme leader, as per RT News. Futher, he pledged Russia`s unwavering support for Iran amid the ongoing conflict involving the US-Israeli alliance with Iran. "At time when Iran is confronting armed aggression. I am confident that you will honourably continue the cause of your father and rally the Iranian people. I wish to reaffirm our unwavering support for Tehran," Putin was cited as saying by RT News.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Russian President Putin extends greetings, support to Iran`s new Supreme Leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday extended greetings to Mojtaba Khamenei following his appointment as Iran`s new supreme leader, as per RT News. Futher, he pledged Russia`s unwavering support for Iran amid the ongoing conflict involving the US-Israeli alliance with Iran. "At time when Iran is confronting armed aggression. I am confident that you will honourably continue the cause of your father and rally the Iranian people. I wish to reaffirm our unwavering support for Tehran," Putin was cited as saying by RT News.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Pahlavi urges Iran`s military to lay down arms, join people against regime
Following the appointment of a new Supreme Leader for Iran by the country`s Assembly of Experts, exiled crown prince of the country Reza Pahlavi on Monday called on the Islamic Republic`s military to lay down arms and join the Iranian people against the current regime, saying those who stand with the people now will have a place in a "free Iran". In a post on X, Pahlavi said the Iranian people broadly support efforts by the United States and Israel to weaken the Islamic Republic`s security apparatus, while accusing the leadership of using civilians as "human shields." "The American and Israeli resolve to decimate the Revolutionary Guards and dismantle the Islamic Republic`s infrastructure of terror has the broad support of the Iranian people," the exiled crown prince stated in his post.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Pahlavi urges Iran`s military to lay down arms, join people against regime
Following the appointment of a new Supreme Leader for Iran by the country`s Assembly of Experts, exiled crown prince of the country Reza Pahlavi on Monday called on the Islamic Republic`s military to lay down arms and join the Iranian people against the current regime, saying those who stand with the people now will have a place in a "free Iran". In a post on X, Pahlavi said the Iranian people broadly support efforts by the United States and Israel to weaken the Islamic Republic`s security apparatus, while accusing the leadership of using civilians as "human shields." "The American and Israeli resolve to decimate the Revolutionary Guards and dismantle the Islamic Republic`s infrastructure of terror has the broad support of the Iranian people," the exiled crown prince stated in his post.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil prices soar after Iran names new supreme leader, launches more attacks
Iran launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf countries on Monday, hours after Iranian state TV said Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the country`s late supreme leader and long considered a contender, had been named his successor. Iran`s powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard answers to the supreme leader, and the younger Khamenei will have a central say in the war strategy. Oil prices skyrocketed on Monday, leading to more worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and lead to less spending by US consumers, the main engine of the economy. Tokyo`s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged as much as 7 per cent in early Monday trading, while other Asian markets also tumbled.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil prices soar after Iran names new supreme leader, launches more attacks
Iran launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf countries on Monday, hours after Iranian state TV said Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the country`s late supreme leader and long considered a contender, had been named his successor. Iran`s powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard answers to the supreme leader, and the younger Khamenei will have a central say in the war strategy. Oil prices skyrocketed on Monday, leading to more worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and lead to less spending by US consumers, the main engine of the economy. Tokyo`s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged as much as 7 per cent in early Monday trading, while other Asian markets also tumbled.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanese parliament extends term for 2 years due to war in Middle East
The Lebanese parliament has extended its term for two years on Monday due to the US-Israel war with Iran, and Israel steps up its attacks on Lebanon. The country`s state news agency said 76 legislators voted in favour, 41 voted against, and four abstained. Hezbollah`s 13-member bloc in parliament voted in favour of the extension. On Monday, the Israeli military said it was targeting Hezbollah`s financial arm, al-Qard Al-Hasan, while its ground forces in Lebanon`s south launched "focused raids" against what it called the group`s infrastructure. The ongoing war with Israel that began last week has displaced over half a million people and made it difficult to hold a vote in large parts of the country. The parliamentary elections were scheduled for May.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanese parliament extends term for 2 years due to war in Middle East
The Lebanese parliament has extended its term for two years on Monday due to the US-Israel war with Iran, and Israel steps up its attacks on Lebanon. The country`s state news agency said 76 legislators voted in favour, 41 voted against, and four abstained. Hezbollah`s 13-member bloc in parliament voted in favour of the extension. On Monday, the Israeli military said it was targeting Hezbollah`s financial arm, al-Qard Al-Hasan, while its ground forces in Lebanon`s south launched "focused raids" against what it called the group`s infrastructure. The ongoing war with Israel that began last week has displaced over half a million people and made it difficult to hold a vote in large parts of the country. The parliamentary elections were scheduled for May.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Singapore to evacuate its stranded citizens from Saudi Arabia on March 10
Singapore`s Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday said they will deploy RSAF A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for their citizens stranded in the Middle East. The statement said that the evacuation will take place from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on March 10. "In response to the urgent need of Singaporeans in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia for assisted departure to Singapore, and given the lack of feasible commercial options in the region, the Singapore Government will deploy a Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the assisted departure of Singaporeans from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 10 March 2026. A second flight from Saudi Arabia is being planned for 12 March 2026. The deployment of the MRTTs to Saudi Arabia serve solely to support the assisted departure operations," the statement read.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Singapore to evacuate its stranded citizens from Saudi Arabia on March 10
Singapore`s Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday said they will deploy RSAF A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for their citizens stranded in the Middle East. The statement said that the evacuation will take place from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on March 10. "In response to the urgent need of Singaporeans in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia for assisted departure to Singapore, and given the lack of feasible commercial options in the region, the Singapore Government will deploy a Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the assisted departure of Singaporeans from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 10 March 2026. A second flight from Saudi Arabia is being planned for 12 March 2026. The deployment of the MRTTs to Saudi Arabia serve solely to support the assisted departure operations," the statement read.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran sought permission for docking of 3 ships in Indian ports; approval granted: Jaishankar
Iran had sought India`s permission for three of &Acirc;&iquest;its ships to dock at Indian ports and the approval was granted the next day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday, amid tensions in the Indian Ocean region following sinking of an Iranian warship by the US last week. In a statement in the Parliament, Jaishankar said one Iranian vessel, IRIS LAVAN, docked in Kochi on March 4. It is for the first time a senior minister said that Iran requested for docking of three of its ships in Indian ports. "The Iranian side has requested permission on February 28 for three ships in the region to dock at our ports. This was accorded on March 1. IRIS LAVAN actually docked on March 4 in Kochi. The crew is currently in Indian naval facilities," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran sought permission for docking of 3 ships in Indian ports; approval granted: Jaishankar
Iran had sought India`s permission for three of &Acirc;&iquest;its ships to dock at Indian ports and the approval was granted the next day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday, amid tensions in the Indian Ocean region following sinking of an Iranian warship by the US last week. In a statement in the Parliament, Jaishankar said one Iranian vessel, IRIS LAVAN, docked in Kochi on March 4. It is for the first time a senior minister said that Iran requested for docking of three of its ships in Indian ports. "The Iranian side has requested permission on February 28 for three ships in the region to dock at our ports. This was accorded on March 1. IRIS LAVAN actually docked on March 4 in Kochi. The crew is currently in Indian naval facilities," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No Indian fatality in Saudi projectile incident: Embassy
There was no Indian fatality in the projectile incident that struck a residential compound in Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said on Monday. It added that an Indian national injured in the incident on Sunday is undergoing treatment at a government hospital. In a social media post on Monday, the Saudi Civil Defence said, "...after completing all final procedures, it has been determined that the two fatalities are of Bangladeshi nationality, (11) injured persons of Bangladeshi nationality, and (1) injured person of Indian nationality." "It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening," the mission said in a social media post.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No Indian fatality in Saudi projectile incident: Embassy
There was no Indian fatality in the projectile incident that struck a residential compound in Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said on Monday. It added that an Indian national injured in the incident on Sunday is undergoing treatment at a government hospital. In a social media post on Monday, the Saudi Civil Defence said, "...after completing all final procedures, it has been determined that the two fatalities are of Bangladeshi nationality, (11) injured persons of Bangladeshi nationality, and (1) injured person of Indian nationality." "It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening," the mission said in a social media post.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Investigation further suggests it was US that struck Iranian school, killing 165
The investigative group Bellingcat says the newly released video "appears to contradict" US President Donald Trump`s claim that Iran was responsible for an explosion at an Iranian school that killed over 165 people at the start of the war raging in the Mideast. It comes as mounting evidence points to US culpability for the Feb. 28 strike, which hit a school adjacent to a Revolutionary Guard base in Minab, Iran, in the country`s southern Hormozgan Province. Experts interviewed by The Associated Press, citing satellite image analysis, say the school was likely struck amid a quick succession of bombs dropped on the compound.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Investigation further suggests it was US that struck Iranian school, killing 165
The investigative group Bellingcat says the newly released video "appears to contradict" US President Donald Trump`s claim that Iran was responsible for an explosion at an Iranian school that killed over 165 people at the start of the war raging in the Mideast. It comes as mounting evidence points to US culpability for the Feb. 28 strike, which hit a school adjacent to a Revolutionary Guard base in Minab, Iran, in the country`s southern Hormozgan Province. Experts interviewed by The Associated Press, citing satellite image analysis, say the school was likely struck amid a quick succession of bombs dropped on the compound.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil marketing companies, paint stocks dive amid sharp spike in oil prices
Shares of oil marketing companies and paint manufacturers ended lower on Monday amid a sharp rally in crude oil prices due to the deepening conflict in West Asia, which has entered the second week. Market analysts said that oil marketing companies came under pressure as higher crude prices threaten to squeeze their refining and marketing margins. The stock of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd dropped 6.12 per cent, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd tanked 5.05 per cent, and Indian Oil Corporation declined 4.30 per cent on the BSE. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, surged 14.17 per cent to USD 105.9 per barrel. Shares of Shalimar Paints tumbled 4.18 per cent, Indigo Paints dropped 3.83 per cent, Asian Paints fell by 2.75 per cent, Kansai Nerolac Paints declined 2.09 per cent, and Berger Paints lost 1.88 per cent.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil marketing companies, paint stocks dive amid sharp spike in oil prices
Shares of oil marketing companies and paint manufacturers ended lower on Monday amid a sharp rally in crude oil prices due to the deepening conflict in West Asia, which has entered the second week. Market analysts said that oil marketing companies came under pressure as higher crude prices threaten to squeeze their refining and marketing margins. The stock of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd dropped 6.12 per cent, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd tanked 5.05 per cent, and Indian Oil Corporation declined 4.30 per cent on the BSE. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, surged 14.17 per cent to USD 105.9 per barrel. Shares of Shalimar Paints tumbled 4.18 per cent, Indigo Paints dropped 3.83 per cent, Asian Paints fell by 2.75 per cent, Kansai Nerolac Paints declined 2.09 per cent, and Berger Paints lost 1.88 per cent.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Govt unlikely to accept Oppn`s demand for discussion in Parliament on West Asia
The government is unlikely to accede to the demand of the opposition for a discussion in Parliament on the present crisis in West Asia as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has already briefed both the Houses. (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Govt unlikely to accept Oppn`s demand for discussion in Parliament on West Asia
The government is unlikely to accede to the demand of the opposition for a discussion in Parliament on the present crisis in West Asia as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has already briefed both the Houses. (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: BJP leader condoles Khamenei`s death
Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday condoled the death of Iran`s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and called for peace in West Asia, asserting that war is not a solution to any problem, but a problem in itself.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: BJP leader condoles Khamenei`s death
Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday condoled the death of Iran`s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and called for peace in West Asia, asserting that war is not a solution to any problem, but a problem in itself.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Singapore to repatriate stuck nationals in Middle East on Tuesday
The Singapore government will deploy a Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 MRTT aircraft to assist citizens leaving the Middle East amid rising tensions in the region. The evacuation flight from Riyadh is scheduled for March 10, with another planned for March 12 as security concerns and flight disruptions continue. (IANS)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Singapore to repatriate stuck nationals in Middle East on Tuesday
The Singapore government will deploy a Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 MRTT aircraft to assist citizens leaving the Middle East amid rising tensions in the region. The evacuation flight from Riyadh is scheduled for March 10, with another planned for March 12 as security concerns and flight disruptions continue. (IANS)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Continued Iranian attacks represent further escalation, says Saudi Arabia
Riyadh on Monday condemned the Iranian attacks against Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members - including a number of Arab, Islamic, and friendly countries - affirming its right to take all measures to protect its security, sovereignty and safety of people. Saudi Foreign Ministry stated that continued Iranian attacks showcase further escalation, with significant impact for bilateral ties. (IANS)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Continued Iranian attacks represent further escalation, says Saudi Arabia
Riyadh on Monday condemned the Iranian attacks against Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members - including a number of Arab, Islamic, and friendly countries - affirming its right to take all measures to protect its security, sovereignty and safety of people. Saudi Foreign Ministry stated that continued Iranian attacks showcase further escalation, with significant impact for bilateral ties. (IANS)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi closely monitoring West Asia conflict
&nbsp;External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, stressing that the conflict is of particular concern to India because of the large number of Indian citizens living and working in the Gulf region.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi closely monitoring West Asia conflict
&nbsp;External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, stressing that the conflict is of particular concern to India because of the large number of Indian citizens living and working in the Gulf region.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Singapore to repatriate stuck nationals in Middle East on Tuesday
The Singapore government announced on Monday that it will deploy a RSAF A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft in response to the urgent need of Singaporeans in the Middle East, assisting their departure from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. (IANS)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Singapore to repatriate stuck nationals in Middle East on Tuesday
The Singapore government announced on Monday that it will deploy a RSAF A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft in response to the urgent need of Singaporeans in the Middle East, assisting their departure from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. (IANS)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Starmer speaks to Trump after criticism of UK`s response to Iran strikes
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump to discuss the situation in West Asia after the US President had been extremely critical of the UK`s response to the strikes on Iran. Trump took to social media to dismiss Starmer`s plan to send aircraft carriers to the region as an attempt to join wars "already won". Downing Street released a readout of the Trump-Starmer call on Sunday, seen as an effort to smooth over the so-called UK-US "special relationship": PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Starmer speaks to Trump after criticism of UK`s response to Iran strikes
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump to discuss the situation in West Asia after the US President had been extremely critical of the UK`s response to the strikes on Iran. Trump took to social media to dismiss Starmer`s plan to send aircraft carriers to the region as an attempt to join wars "already won".Downing Street released a readout of the Trump-Starmer call on Sunday, seen as an effort to smooth over the so-called UK-US "special relationship": PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian carriers plan 50 flights between India and West Asia region amid ongoing conflict
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia affecting air travel between India and the Gulf region. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation today, Indian carriers are planning 50 flights for March 9 from the West Asia region: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian carriers plan 50 flights between India and West Asia region amid ongoing conflict
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia affecting air travel between India and the Gulf region. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation today, Indian carriers are planning 50 flights for March 9 from the West Asia region: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Around 90,000 people able to travel in last week, says Aviation Minister Naidu
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday said that around 90,000 people have been able to travel from the Gulf region in the last week itself amid the escalating conflict, emphasising the key roles of various airlines: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Around 90,000 people able to travel in last week, says Aviation Minister Naidu
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday said that around 90,000 people have been able to travel from the Gulf region in the last week itself amid the escalating conflict, emphasising the key roles of various airlines: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Global crude price rise not to have substantial impact on inflation, says Sitharaman
The impact of global crude price rise on inflation is not estimated to be substantial at this point as India`s inflation is near the lower bound, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. In reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the price of both global crude oil and the Indian basket has been on a declining trajectory for the past one year, till the geo-political clashes commenced in West Asia on February 28, 2026: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Global crude price rise not to have substantial impact on inflation, says Sitharaman
The impact of global crude price rise on inflation is not estimated to be substantial at this point as India`s inflation is near the lower bound, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. In reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the price of both global crude oil and the Indian basket has been on a declining trajectory for the past one year, till the geo-political clashes commenced in West Asia on February 28, 2026: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trichy Airport operates 8 flights to Gulf region
The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has continued to reverberate through global aviation networks, forcing widespread airspace closures, flight cancellations and rerouting across Middle East corridors and beyond. As of March 9, civil aviation authorities and international carriers are still navigating the fallout from over a week of intensified hostilities, including military strikes and retaliatory actions that have reshaped regional air connectivity: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trichy Airport operates 8 flights to Gulf region
The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has continued to reverberate through global aviation networks, forcing widespread airspace closures, flight cancellations and rerouting across Middle East corridors and beyond. As of March 9, civil aviation authorities and international carriers are still navigating the fallout from over a week of intensified hostilities, including military strikes and retaliatory actions that have reshaped regional air connectivity: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran-linked hacktivist groups target US infrastructure after Feb 28 strikes, cyber activity surges: Report
Cybersecurity researchers have reported a sharp rise in cyber threats targeting US critical infrastructure following the February 28 strikes on Iran, with more than 60 Iranian-aligned hacktivist groups launching coordinated activity online within hours of the attacks, a report said on Monday: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran-linked hacktivist groups target US infrastructure after Feb 28 strikes, cyber activity surges: Report
Cybersecurity researchers have reported a sharp rise in cyber threats targeting US critical infrastructure following the February 28 strikes on Iran, with more than 60 Iranian-aligned hacktivist groups launching coordinated activity online within hours of the attacks, a report said on Monday: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Citizens and residents urged to head to safe place as sirens activate across Bahrain
The Interior Ministry of Bahrain has confirmed that sirens have been activated across the country, according to a report by Al Jazeera. In a brief official statement, authorities advised the public to seek immediate cover following the activation of the emergency alert system. "Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the ministry stated. The nationwide alert follows an earlier incident in the Sitra area, located south of the capital, Manama. The state news agency of Bahrain reported that the incident resulted in casualties, with four individuals currently in critical condition, including children who require surgery: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Citizens and residents urged to head to safe place as sirens activate across Bahrain
The Interior Ministry of Bahrain has confirmed that sirens have been activated across the country, according to a report by Al Jazeera. In a brief official statement, authorities advised the public to seek immediate cover following the activation of the emergency alert system. "Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the ministry stated. The nationwide alert follows an earlier incident in the Sitra area, located south of the capital, Manama. The state news agency of Bahrain reported that the incident resulted in casualties, with four individuals currently in critical condition, including children who require surgery: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Bahrain`s state oil company declares force majeure on its shipments after Iran attack
Bahrain`s state oil company declared force majeure on Monday for its shipments after an Iranian attack set its refinery ablaze. The state-run Bahrain News Agency carried the announcement of the force majeure, a legal manoeuvre that releases a company from its contractual obligations because of extraordinary circumstances. It said the company`s operations "have been affected by the ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East and the recent attack on its refinery complex." It insisted that local demand could still be met: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Bahrain`s state oil company declares force majeure on its shipments after Iran attack
Bahrain`s state oil company declared force majeure on Monday for its shipments after an Iranian attack set its refinery ablaze. The state-run Bahrain News Agency carried the announcement of the force majeure, a legal manoeuvre that releases a company from its contractual obligations because of extraordinary circumstances.It said the company`s operations "have been affected by the ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East and the recent attack on its refinery complex." It insisted that local demand could still be met: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Jaishankar warns of "serious supply chain disruption" amid West Asia war
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday that the interests of Indian consumers remain the government`s "overriding priority" as the West Asia conflict continues to escalate, cautioning that the crisis may spark "serious supply chain disruption." Delivering a statement in the House amidst sloganeering by Opposition members, Jaishankar noted that the regional hostilities have intensified lately, prompting significant concerns regarding shipping lanes, energy supplies, and the flow of global trade. He affirmed that the administration is vigilantly tracking the situation to evaluate its impact on the national economy and supply chains: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Jaishankar warns of "serious supply chain disruption" amid West Asia war
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday that the interests of Indian consumers remain the government`s "overriding priority" as the West Asia conflict continues to escalate, cautioning that the crisis may spark "serious supply chain disruption." Delivering a statement in the House amidst sloganeering by Opposition members, Jaishankar noted that the regional hostilities have intensified lately, prompting significant concerns regarding shipping lanes, energy supplies, and the flow of global trade. He affirmed that the administration is vigilantly tracking the situation to evaluate its impact on the national economy and supply chains: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil prices soar after Iran names new supreme leader, launches more attacks
Oil prices skyrocketed on Monday, leading to more worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and lead to less spending by US consumers, the main engine of the economy. Tokyo`s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged as much as 7&#37 in early Monday trading, while other Asian markets also tumbled. Saudi Arabia sharpened its warnings to Iran, telling Tehran Monday it would be the "biggest loser" if it continues to attack Arab states. The Saudi statement came after a new drone attack apparently targeted its massive Shaybah oil field: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil prices soar after Iran names new supreme leader, launches more attacks
Oil prices skyrocketed on Monday, leading to more worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and lead to less spending by US consumers, the main engine of the economy. Tokyo`s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged as much as 7&#37 in early Monday trading, while other Asian markets also tumbled. Saudi Arabia sharpened its warnings to Iran, telling Tehran Monday it would be the "biggest loser" if it continues to attack Arab states. The Saudi statement came after a new drone attack apparently targeted its massive Shaybah oil field: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian FM thanked India for docking IRIS Lavan at Kochi, says EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that the Iranian leadership thanked India for letting them dock IRIS LAVAN at Kochi amid the conflict in West Asia. Addressing the Lok Sabha, S Jaishankar said, "Contacts with Iran at the leadership level are obviously difficult at this time... The Iranian side requested permission on February 28 for three ships in the region to dock at our ports. This was accorded on March 1. IRIS LAVAN actually docked on March 4 in Kochi. The crew is currently in Indian naval facilities. We believe that this was the right thing to do, and the Iranian Foreign Minister has expressed his country`s thanks for this humane gesture": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian FM thanked India for docking IRIS Lavan at Kochi, says EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that the Iranian leadership thanked India for letting them dock IRIS LAVAN at Kochi amid the conflict in West Asia. Addressing the Lok Sabha, S Jaishankar said, "Contacts with Iran at the leadership level are obviously difficult at this time... The Iranian side requested permission on February 28 for three ships in the region to dock at our ports. This was accorded on March 1. IRIS LAVAN actually docked on March 4 in Kochi. The crew is currently in Indian naval facilities. We believe that this was the right thing to do, and the Iranian Foreign Minister has expressed his country`s thanks for this humane gesture": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran war `illegal`, warns of risks, says US Senator Kaine
Former US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that the Trump administration&rsquo;s war with Iran risks drifting without a clear strategic objective, even as American military operations demonstrate significant tactical success.&nbsp; Speaking on CNN&rsquo;s Fareed Zakaria GPS, Sullivan said the US military&rsquo;s operational performance had been &ldquo;remarkable&rdquo; but questioned the clarity of the war&rsquo;s ultimate goals. &ldquo;On the encouraging side, the US military is just simply remarkable,&rdquo; Sullivan said. &ldquo;It`s remarkable at being able to achieve tactical objectives, to execute operations with skill, professionalism, and courage&rdquo;: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran war `illegal`, warns of risks, says US Senator Kaine
Former US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that the Trump administration&rsquo;s war with Iran risks drifting without a clear strategic objective, even as American military operations demonstrate significant tactical success.&nbsp; Speaking on CNN&rsquo;s Fareed Zakaria GPS, Sullivan said the US military&rsquo;s operational performance had been &ldquo;remarkable&rdquo; but questioned the clarity of the war&rsquo;s ultimate goals. &ldquo;On the encouraging side, the US military is just simply remarkable,&rdquo; Sullivan said. &ldquo;It`s remarkable at being able to achieve tactical objectives, to execute operations with skill, professionalism, and courage&rdquo;: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia`s Al-Kharj
The government of Qatar has strongly condemned an attack attributed to Iran that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, a city in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and leaving several others injured. In an official statement released on Sunday (local time) on X, Qatar described the strike as a serious violation of international norms and warned that such actions could further destabilise an already tense regional environment. The statement emphasised that attacks targeting civilian locations undermine international law and risk escalating conflict across West Asia: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia`s Al-Kharj
The government of Qatar has strongly condemned an attack attributed to Iran that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, a city in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and leaving several others injured. In an official statement released on Sunday (local time) on X, Qatar described the strike as a serious violation of international norms and warned that such actions could further destabilise an already tense regional environment. The statement emphasised that attacks targeting civilian locations undermine international law and risk escalating conflict across West Asia: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Children among critically injured in Iranian drone attack on Sitra; four in serious condition
The state news agency of Bahrain has reported that four individuals among the casualties are in critical condition, including children who require surgery. These details regarding the medical status of the victims were confirmed following an incident in the Sitra area, located south of the capital, Manama, according to reports by Al Jazeera. The reports, which cited the country`s Ministry of Health, focused on the severity of the injuries sustained by those in the affected region. It was further specified by the authorities that the injuries were caused by an Iranian drone attack on the Sitra area: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Children among critically injured in Iranian drone attack on Sitra; four in serious condition
The state news agency of Bahrain has reported that four individuals among the casualties are in critical condition, including children who require surgery. These details regarding the medical status of the victims were confirmed following an incident in the Sitra area, located south of the capital, Manama, according to reports by Al Jazeera. The reports, which cited the country`s Ministry of Health, focused on the severity of the injuries sustained by those in the affected region. It was further specified by the authorities that the injuries were caused by an Iranian drone attack on the Sitra area: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Trump reacts to Mojtaba Khamenei`s appointment as Iran`s new Supreme Leader
United States President Donald Trump has declined to offer a formal assessment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei`s elevation as Iran`s new Supreme Leader, sufficing with the brief remark, "We`ll see what happens." The 56-year-old was designated to the country`s highest office by the 88-member Assembly of Experts. The clerical body confirmed he was "appointed and introduced as the third leader of the sacred system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, based on the decisive vote of the respected representatives of the Assembly of Experts": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Trump reacts to Mojtaba Khamenei`s appointment as Iran`s new Supreme Leader
United States President Donald Trump has declined to offer a formal assessment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei`s elevation as Iran`s new Supreme Leader, sufficing with the brief remark, "We`ll see what happens." The 56-year-old was designated to the country`s highest office by the 88-member Assembly of Experts. The clerical body confirmed he was "appointed and introduced as the third leader of the sacred system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, based on the decisive vote of the respected representatives of the Assembly of Experts": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran, regional allies launch massive retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli assets
Iran`s military forces and regional resistance groups have launched a series of retaliatory military strikes against the United States and the Israeli regime, according to reports by state broadcaster Press TV. The operations, conducted on Sunday, were reportedly led by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army as part of "Operation True Promise 4." This military action follows what Tehran describes as an unprovoked act of aggression by a US-Israeli coalition against the Islamic Republic: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran, regional allies launch massive retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli assets
Iran`s military forces and regional resistance groups have launched a series of retaliatory military strikes against the United States and the Israeli regime, according to reports by state broadcaster Press TV. The operations, conducted on Sunday, were reportedly led by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army as part of "Operation True Promise 4." This military action follows what Tehran describes as an unprovoked act of aggression by a US-Israeli coalition against the Islamic Republic: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: EAM to make statement on West Asia situation
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to deliver a statement regarding "The Situation in West Asia" in the Lok Sabha as the second phase of the Budget Session of Parliament will begin on Monday. The statement comes amid growing international attention on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, following the killing of Iran`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28. In retaliation, Tehran launched counter-strikes targeting American military bases in multiple West Asian countries and Israeli assets across the region: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: EAM to make statement on West Asia situation
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to deliver a statement regarding "The Situation in West Asia" in the Lok Sabha as the second phase of the Budget Session of Parliament will begin on Monday. The statement comes amid growing international attention on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, following the killing of Iran`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28. In retaliation, Tehran launched counter-strikes targeting American military bases in multiple West Asian countries and Israeli assets across the region: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: President Pezeshkian hails Mojtaba Khamenei`s election as Iran`s new Supreme Leader
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his congratulations to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei following his appointment as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution, according to reports by Iranian state broadcaster Press TV. The transition was formalised on Sunday by the 88-member Assembly of Experts, who elected Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, the late Imam Khamenei: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: President Pezeshkian hails Mojtaba Khamenei`s election as Iran`s new Supreme Leader
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his congratulations to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei following his appointment as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution, according to reports by Iranian state broadcaster Press TV. The transition was formalised on Sunday by the 88-member Assembly of Experts, who elected Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, the late Imam Khamenei: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No Indian fatality in Saudi projectile incident: Embassy
There was no Indian fatality in the projectile incident that struck a residential compound in Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said on Monday. It added that an Indian national injured in the incident on Sunday is undergoing treatment at a government hospital. "It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening," the mission said in a social media post. The embassy said it has been in touch with the concerned Saudi authorities regarding the matter: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No Indian fatality in Saudi projectile incident: Embassy
There was no Indian fatality in the projectile incident that struck a residential compound in Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said on Monday. It added that an Indian national injured in the incident on Sunday is undergoing treatment at a government hospital. "It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening," the mission said in a social media post. The embassy said it has been in touch with the concerned Saudi authorities regarding the matter: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s Foreign Ministry pledges absolute allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a formal declaration of allegiance to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei following his appointment as the country`s new supreme authority. In a statement shared on X by the Iranian Embassy in India, the ministry confirmed its support following the transition of power. The post, titled "Declaration of Allegiance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and All Diplomats of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at Home and Abroad, to the Third Leader of the Islamic Revolution," marks a significant consolidation of internal governance: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s Foreign Ministry pledges absolute allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a formal declaration of allegiance to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei following his appointment as the country`s new supreme authority. In a statement shared on X by the Iranian Embassy in India, the ministry confirmed its support following the transition of power. The post, titled "Declaration of Allegiance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and All Diplomats of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at Home and Abroad, to the Third Leader of the Islamic Revolution," marks a significant consolidation of internal governance: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Singapore PM speaks with Gulf leaders over the safety of Singaporeans in the region
Singapore`s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has held discussions with Gulf leaders regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Singapore`s concern over the evolving regional conflict and the safety of its citizens abroad: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Singapore PM speaks with Gulf leaders over the safety of Singaporeans in the region
Singapore`s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has held discussions with Gulf leaders regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Singapore`s concern over the evolving regional conflict and the safety of its citizens abroad: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran war `illegal`, warns of risks: US Senator Kaine
US Senator Tim Kaine has warned that the ongoing conflict involving Iran risks repeating the mistakes of decades of American wars in the Middle East, calling the military action "illegal and profoundly unwise" while raising concerns about the safety of US personnel and civilians. Speaking on CBS News on Sunday, the Virginia Democrat said the return of the first American casualties had deepened concerns about the direction of the conflict: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran war `illegal`, warns of risks: US Senator Kaine
US Senator Tim Kaine has warned that the ongoing conflict involving Iran risks repeating the mistakes of decades of American wars in the Middle East, calling the military action "illegal and profoundly unwise" while raising concerns about the safety of US personnel and civilians. Speaking on CBS News on Sunday, the Virginia Democrat said the return of the first American casualties had deepened concerns about the direction of the conflict: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran soccer team exits Women`s Asian Cup, faces prospect of return home
Iran`s football team lost its last group match at the Women`s Asian Cup on Sunday and had to contemplate returning home to a country embroiled in war. The Iranian women`s squad arrived in Australia for the continental championship last month, before the war that began with the US-Israel February 28 strikes on Iran. Teams ousted during the group stage usually leave within days but organisers have not announced details for the departure of the Iran delegation. Australia`s national news agency quoted Iran`s head coach Marziyeh Jafari saying the squad "want to come back to Iran as soon as we can": AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran soccer team exits Women`s Asian Cup, faces prospect of return home
Iran`s football team lost its last group match at the Women`s Asian Cup on Sunday and had to contemplate returning home to a country embroiled in war. The Iranian women`s squad arrived in Australia for the continental championship last month, before the war that began with the US-Israel February 28 strikes on Iran. Teams ousted during the group stage usually leave within days but organisers have not announced details for the departure of the Iran delegation. Australia`s national news agency quoted Iran`s head coach Marziyeh Jafari saying the squad "want to come back to Iran as soon as we can": AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF conducts strikes in Beirut; eliminates 5 senior commanders in IRGC Quds Force`s Lebanon Corps
The Israeli Defence Forces shared on Monday that it has eliminated five senior commanders in the IRGC Quds Force`s Lebanon Corps in a precise strike in Beirut. In a post on X, it noted that those eliminated were Daoud Ali Zadeh, Commander of the Lebanon Corps; Majid Hassini, who was responsible for transferring funds to branches of Iran in Lebanon; Ali Reza Bi-Azar, Commander of the intelligence sector of the Lebanon Corps; and Hasan Ahmadlo, an intelligence operative in the Lebanon Corps, among others: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF conducts strikes in Beirut; eliminates 5 senior commanders in IRGC Quds Force`s Lebanon Corps
The Israeli Defence Forces shared on Monday that it has eliminated five senior commanders in the IRGC Quds Force`s Lebanon Corps in a precise strike in Beirut. In a post on X, it noted that those eliminated were Daoud Ali Zadeh, Commander of the Lebanon Corps; Majid Hassini, who was responsible for transferring funds to branches of Iran in Lebanon; Ali Reza Bi-Azar, Commander of the intelligence sector of the Lebanon Corps; and Hasan Ahmadlo, an intelligence operative in the Lebanon Corps, among others: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Crude oil prices surpass USD 100 a barrel as Iran war impedes production and shipping
Oil prices eclipsed USD 100 per barrel for the first time in more than three-and-a-half years on Sunday as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in the Middle East. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was at USD 107.97 after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, up 16.5 per cent from its Friday closing price of USD 92.69. West Texas Intermediate, the light, sweet crude oil produced in the United States, was selling for about USD 106.22 a barrel. That is 16.9 per cent higher than it closed Friday at USD 90.90: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Crude oil prices surpass USD 100 a barrel as Iran war impedes production and shipping
Oil prices eclipsed USD 100 per barrel for the first time in more than three-and-a-half years on Sunday as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in the Middle East. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was at USD 107.97 after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, up 16.5 per cent from its Friday closing price of USD 92.69. West Texas Intermediate, the light, sweet crude oil produced in the United States, was selling for about USD 106.22 a barrel. That is 16.9 per cent higher than it closed Friday at USD 90.90: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF conducts strikes in Beirut; eliminates 5 senior commanders in IRGC Quds Force`s Lebanon Corps The Israeli Defence Forces shared on Monday that it has eliminated five senior commanders in the IRGC Quds Force`s Lebanon Corps in a precise strike in Beirut. In a post on X, it noted that those eliminated were Daoud Ali Zadeh, Commander of the Lebanon Corps; Majid Hassini, who was responsible for transferring funds to branches of Iran in Lebanon; Ali Reza Bi-Azar, Commander of the intelligence sector of the Lebanon Corps; and Hasan Ahmadlo, an intelligence operative in the Lebanon Corps, among others: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF conducts strikes in Beirut; eliminates 5 senior commanders in IRGC Quds Force`s Lebanon CorpsThe Israeli Defence Forces shared on Monday that it has eliminated five senior commanders in the IRGC Quds Force`s Lebanon Corps in a precise strike in Beirut. In a post on X, it noted that those eliminated were Daoud Ali Zadeh, Commander of the Lebanon Corps; Majid Hassini, who was responsible for transferring funds to branches of Iran in Lebanon; Ali Reza Bi-Azar, Commander of the intelligence sector of the Lebanon Corps; and Hasan Ahmadlo, an intelligence operative in the Lebanon Corps, among others: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian, Bangladeshi nationals killed after projectile strike on residential area, says General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence
The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence said on Sunday that an Indian and a Bangladeshi national were killed after a projectile struck a residential area in Al-Kharj city. The incident also resulted in injuries to 12 Bangladeshis. Sharing the details in a post on X, the General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence said, "A military projectile struck a residential area in Al-Kharj Governorate, resulting in two deaths and injuries to 12 residents. The Civil Defense spokesperson stated that on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (corresponding to 9/19/1447 AH), the Civil Defense responded to a military projectile strike on a residential compound belonging to a maintenance and cleaning company in Al-Kharj Governorate": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian, Bangladeshi nationals killed after projectile strike on residential area, says General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence
The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence said on Sunday that an Indian and a Bangladeshi national were killed after a projectile struck a residential area in Al-Kharj city. The incident also resulted in injuries to 12 Bangladeshis. Sharing the details in a post on X, the General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence said, "A military projectile struck a residential area in Al-Kharj Governorate, resulting in two deaths and injuries to 12 residents. The Civil Defense spokesperson stated that on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (corresponding to 9/19/1447 AH), the Civil Defense responded to a military projectile strike on a residential compound belonging to a maintenance and cleaning company in Al-Kharj Governorate": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian airlines cancel 279 international flights on Sunday, govt monitoring airfares
Indian airlines cancelled 279 international flights on Sunday due to the Middle East conflict while the Civil Aviation Ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation. The airlines plan to operate 50 flights from the region on Monday, the ministry said and added it was also closely monitoring airfares to ensure that there was no undue surge in the ticket prices: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian airlines cancel 279 international flights on Sunday, govt monitoring airfares
Indian airlines cancelled 279 international flights on Sunday due to the Middle East conflict while the Civil Aviation Ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation. The airlines plan to operate 50 flights from the region on Monday, the ministry said and added it was also closely monitoring airfares to ensure that there was no undue surge in the ticket prices: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei`s appointment came after signs of a rift among Iranian officials as the country awaited a decision by the Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics that selects the supreme leader. State TV read a statement from the assembly saying he was selected based on "strong" votes and urging the nation to unite behind him. The station broadcast scenes of people celebrating in parts of Tehran: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei`s appointment came after signs of a rift among Iranian officials as the country awaited a decision by the Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics that selects the supreme leader. State TV read a statement from the assembly saying he was selected based on "strong" votes and urging the nation to unite behind him. The station broadcast scenes of people celebrating in parts of Tehran: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran`s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early on Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father`s killing took a dramatic turn. The younger Khamenei, who had not been seen or heard from publicly since the war started, had long been considered a contender for the post, even before an Israeli strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran`s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early on Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father`s killing took a dramatic turn. The younger Khamenei, who had not been seen or heard from publicly since the war started, had long been considered a contender for the post, even before an Israeli strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The UAE`s Ministry of Defence said on Monday that its air defences detected 15 ballistic missiles, of which 12 were destroyed, while three fell into the sea. According to the statement released by UAE`s Ministry of Defence amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, 18 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) were detected, of which 17 were intercepted while one fell within the country`s territory. We are closing the LIVE blog now

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Since the start of the Iranian attacks, 253 ballistic missiles have been detected, UAE`s MInistry of Defence said

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