Middle East

Qatar says missile attack underway, air defenses intercepting

Qatar's Ministry of Defence on Thursday said the country had been subjected to a missile attack and that its air defence systems were actively intercepting the incoming missiles.

2026-03-05T12:44:54.866746+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar dials Iranian counterpart Araghchi

The call between the two ministers comes amid rising tensions in West Asia, particularly following a US-Israel military offensive against Iran.

2026-03-05T12:04:19.054401+00:00 IST

New nuclear powers may emerge in 5-10 yrs: Ex-US NSA Official

Jon Finer, former Principal Deputy National Security Adviser of the United States, has warned that the global nuclear landscape could change significantly in the coming decade, with the possible emergence of new nuclear-armed states.

2026-03-05T11:43:38.855123+00:00 IST

IRGC claims hypersonic missiles, UAVs struck US, Israeli targets

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Thursday said it carried out the seventeenth wave of attacks under "Operation True Promise-4", targeting strategic sites in Israeli-controlled territories, according to Iran's Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

2026-03-05T11:25:28.526389+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy issues advisory in UAE

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi on Thursday issued an advisory for the Indian Nationals residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to remain vigilant, calm, and follow the safety guidelines of the UAE authorities as the tensions in West Asia continue to rise.

2026-03-05T11:22:56.468038+00:00 IST

Azerbaijan condemns Iran-launched drone attacks on Nakhchivan

Azerbaijan condemned drone attacks launched from Iranian territory targeting the Nakhchivan region, which damaged an airport terminal and injured two civilians. Baku summoned the Iranian ambassador, demanded an explanation and investigation, and warned it reserves the right to take appropriate response measures.

2026-03-05T09:15:02.082057+00:00 IST

Iran's envoy to India on response on West Asia Conflict

Speaking to ANI, Fathali said Iran had recently lost a great figure, describing the leader as a guiding force who always advised the country to stand on the "right side of history." He said the leader believed in standing for principles and that Iran continued to follow that approach.

2026-03-05T08:01:04.978330+00:00 IST

Hegseth tells Israel, "Continue to the end we are with you"

Katz also thanked Hegseth "for his great support for Israel and for the extensive assistance in defending the citizens of the State of Israel.

2026-03-05T07:43:02.304211+00:00 IST

Russian envoy pitches for faster resolution of Iran Conflict

Speaking to the media, he said, "Resolution is always through negotiations. This conflict should be resolved as soon as possible..."

2026-03-05T06:59:55.268528+00:00 IST

"US will regret precedent it has set," Iran FM

Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that the United states will come to regret its action of destroying the Iranian vessel IRIS Dena with a torpedo hit in the Indian Ocean.

2026-03-05T06:42:41.834493+00:00 IST

Israeli Air Force strikes 20 targets in Iran, destroys missile hubs

The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes in Iran, destroying a ballistic missile launcher and air defence systems. The operation targeted multiple military sites, including facilities storing Ghadr missiles, as part of efforts to weaken Iran's missile capabilities amid rising regional tensions.

2026-03-05T06:40:53.879831+00:00 IST

"Patience has limits": Hezbollah chief warns Israel

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem stated that the group's recent strikes followed more than a year of restraint despite repeated Israeli violations. He highlighted ceasefire breaches, civilian casualties, and ongoing sovereignty violations, stressing that resistance remains legitimate as long as occupation and aggression against Lebanon continue.

2026-03-05T04:25:16.472088+00:00 IST

Ayatollah Khamenei's body to be placed at Tehran's Grand Mosalla

Iran on Thursday threatened to target Dimona nuclear site if Israel-US sought to topple Islamic Republic

2026-03-05T04:02:17.899806+00:00 IST

IRGC launches 19th wave of Operation True Promise 4

According to the IRGC PR, this operation is against the positions of what it said as "American-Zionist terrorists" in the heart of the occupied territories and the US bases and according to their PR, it began with explosions under the code name "Ya Hassan ibn Ali (peace be upon him)."

2026-03-05T03:27:21.185408+00:00 IST

Detected over 185 Iranian missiles: UAE

"A total of 941 Iranian drones have also been detected, of which 876 were intercepted, while 65 fell within the country. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed," the Ministry said.

2026-03-05T00:11:09.856905+00:00 IST

Iranian Supreme Leader's funeral postponed: Reports

Hojjatoleslam Mahmoudi, head of Iran's Islamic Propagation Council, said the farewell ceremony would continue for three days and the funeral procession will be announced later.

2026-03-04T17:56:44.817793+00:00 IST

Emirates suspends all flights to and from Dubai until March 7

Emirates Airlines on Wednesday announced that all scheduled flights to and from Dubai will remain suspended until March 7 due to ongoing airspace closures across the region amid the escalated West Asia conflict.

2026-03-04T13:41:32.185300+00:00 IST

Akasa ops select Gulf flights; Air Arabia halts UAE services

Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Akasa Air on Wednesday stated that the airline will be operating a special flight from the UAE today to support the safe return of passengers and crew impacted by the prevailing situation there, while also running select services to and from Saudi Arabia.

2026-03-04T11:19:52.185227+00:00 IST

"Leader will be appointed at earliest opportunity"

Iran's leadership council on Wednesday told state media that a leader to success the late Ayatollah Khamenei would be appointed at the earliest.

2026-03-04T10:15:05.999079+00:00 IST

"Iran has no intent of negotiating with US": Iran

Mohammad Mokhber, a senior aide to the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei told state TV that Iran has no intention of negotiating with the United States

2026-03-04T09:31:25.057008+00:00 IST

Iran govt denies reports of appointment Khamenei's successor

Iranian Government via the Consulate General in Mumbai has rubbished reports that emerged from Israeli media that Mojtaba Khamenei was named as his late father Ayatollah Khamenei's successor.

2026-03-04T09:10:10.216388+00:00 IST