Middle East crisis: Q&A session announced on Iran strikes and regional fallout

As tensions surge across the Middle East following large-scale strikes on Iran and the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a senior editor is set to address readers’ questions in a special live session. The discussion aims to clarify the rapidly evolving situation and its potential......

Middle East Airlines adjusts flights amid Gulf conflict

Middle East Airlines (MEA) announced on Monday, March 2, modifications to its flight schedule following cancellations and rescheduling caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. All MEA flights scheduled for Monday to Gulf countries have been canceled due to retaliatory......

Hundreds of ships stranded near Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions

Shipping data shows that at least 150 tankers, including crude oil and liquefied natural gas vessels, have been forced to anchor in open waters near the Strait of Hormuz. Dozens more remain stationary on the opposite side of the strategic chokepoint. The maritime congestion follows recent airstrikes......

Oil tanker hit off Oman coast as drone strikes escalate regional tensions

A commercial oil tanker sailing under the Palau flag was struck off the coast of Oman on Sunday, leaving four crew members injured, according to the country’s maritime security authorities. The incident occurred shortly after drone strikes targeted the commercial port of Duqm, marking a significant......

Hundreds of flights to the Middle East canceled worldwide amid rising tensions

Airlines across the globe have canceled hundreds of flights to and from the Middle East following recent military escalations involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The widespread disruption comes as several countries in the region temporarily closed their airspace, forcing carriers to suspend......

IAEA to hold extraordinary meeting after strikes on Iran

The International Atomic Energy Agency will convene an extraordinary meeting on Monday following recent military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, the agency announced. According to diplomatic sources, the request for a special session was submitted by Russia, a close ally of Tehran.......

Kuwait suspends Taraweeh prayers over security concerns during Ramadan

Kuwait has announced the suspension of nightly Taraweeh prayers during the holy month of Ramadan due to security concerns linked to rising regional tensions. The decision, issued by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, applies to all mosques across the country and will remain in effect until further notice. Authorities......

Rubio to hold G7 call amid rising tensions in Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to speak with foreign ministers from G7 countries on Saturday to discuss the evolving situation in Iran, according to a State Department official. The G7 group includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, alongside......

Netanyahu urges Iranians to rise amid U.S.-Israel strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Iranian citizens to take advantage of recent U.S.-Israel military strikes on Tehran to rise up and challenge the current regime. Speaking on Saturday, Netanyahu emphasized that the moment for action is now and urged Iranians to mobilize in the streets. Addressing......

United States urges citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution

The United States government on Saturday called on its citizens around the world to exercise “heightened caution” following recent American and Israeli strikes targeting Iran. The U.S. State Department’s consular affairs office emphasized that Americans, especially in the Middle East,......

Vice President Harris criticizes Trump administration’s military actions in Iran

Vice President Kamala Harris strongly condemned the Trump administration’s recent military actions targeting Iran, describing them as a reckless decision that puts American lives at risk. She emphasized that the American public does not support a war aimed at regime change. Harris stated that,......

Iranian Red Crescent reports over 200 dead and 747 injured after strikes

The Iranian Red Crescent announced Saturday evening that at least 201 people have been killed and 747 others injured following a series of Israeli and U.S. airstrikes across the country. According to the organization’s statement, 24 of Iran’s 31 provinces were affected by the attacks, prompting......

Iranian state channel removes report of Khamenei’s “Imminent Speech”

The Iranian state-run broadcaster Al-Alam TV, which broadcasts in Arabic, removed shortly after publishing a report announcing an “imminent speech” by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. At this stage, the whereabouts and condition of the religious leader remain unclear. Earlier in the......

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