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Iran-Israel war
The conflict between Israel and Iran escalated sharply on February 28, 2026, following weeks of mounting tensions. In a coordinated offensive, the United States and Israel launched extensive strikes
...Read more- No G7 democracy offered condolences for Khamenei: How India’s response fits the global pattern
None of the G7 democracies publicly expressed condolences after Khamenei’s death, highlighting how many leading Western governments viewed Iran’s leadership and its role in regional conflicts.
- 'Big wave yet to come': Trump signals escalation in Iran conflict, explains decision to strike Iran
Amid the widening military confrontation across the Middle East, United States President Donald Trump on Monday warned that a "big wave was yet to come."
- Who knew about the Iran strike before it happened? What is America’s powerful ‘Gang of 8’ that Trump briefed
Israel-Iran Conflict: The role of the Gang of 8 is significant because US law requires the President to notify this group about certain classified intelligence activities and sensitive military missions.
- Dubai Airports to resume limited operations; Emirates and Etihad begin gradual return
Dubai Airports announces a limited resumption of flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) starting this evening, Monday, March 2, 2026, it said in a statement.
- B-2 bombers, LUCAS, Tomahawks, ‘Wi-Fi in the sky’: The high-tech weapons US is using in 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran
The vast network of bombers, fighter jets, drones, missile defenses and surveillance platforms forms the backbone of the US military campaign against Iran under Operation Epic Fury.
- Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war
Israel's military closed all Gaza border crossings on Saturday after announcing air strikes on Iran carried out jointly with the United States
- THAAD to Iron Dome: What are world's most powerful air defence systems as missiles fly across West Asia
Air Defence System: Designed to detect, track and neutralise aerial targets within seconds, these missile shields form the first line of defence
- Luxury homes in India may feel the heat of Iran war, as Gulf NRIs turn cautious
The near-term impact of the Israel-Iran war is likely to affect large-ticket purchases of luxury properties as NRI buyers hold off on spending or wait for further clarity on the situation, experts say.
- 'We will hunt you down without apology': Pentagon justifies Iran strikes, signals no retreat in military campaign
Hegseth argued that Washington’s actions came after decades of tensions with Tehran. He said Trump had drawn a red line "after 47 years of Iranian belligerence."
- Social media buzzes with claims about Arafi’s death; no official confirmation
Israel launched new air strikes targeting Iran and expanded its offensive to include attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
- Is it now Iran vs the world? How Tehran is taking the fight beyond Israel to US bases and Gulf states | Explained
The scale of retaliation shows Tehran attempting to demonstrate that it can resist pressure not just from Israel but from a wider coalition aligned with Washington.
- Kremlin says it is in constant contact with Iran's leaders over 'outright aggression' against Tehran
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday condemned the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a 'cynical' murder
- Crude sustaining at $80 threatens to stoke CPI Inflation by 0.4%, widen CAD by 0.3-0.5%
A sharper escalation is conceivable that pushes crude towards $90–100, if the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted. This would raise the inflation risk materially and could force tighter monetary conditions, say economists.
- Gold jumps over 2% as US-Israel strikes on Iran trigger rush to safe havens
Spot gold gained 2.1% to $5,390.38 an ounce as of 1050 GMT, after hitting a more than four-week high earlier in the session. The metal touched a peak of $5,594.82 on January 29.
- US - Iran war: Vishnu Manchu’s sister Lakshmi Manchu gives update about actor's family who remains stuck in Dubai amid escalating tensions
As tensions escalate across parts of the Middle East, several Indian celebrities face uncertainty, including Kannappa actor Vishnu Manchu, who is presently in Dubai with his family amid the unfolding situation.
- Israel-Iran war: Three US F-15 fighter aircraft mistakenly shot down by Kuwait air defence
US aircraft Shot down: Both U.S. and Kuwaiti authorities have launched an investigation to determine how the misidentification occurred amid the high-intensity combat environment.
- Can Iran’s Kheibar missile reach US bases and carriers in Middle East? Range, origins and strike capability explained
Iran had deployed ballistic missiles from the Khorramshahr family during the 12-day conflict with Israel last year, highlighting their operational role in Tehran’s military strategy.
- Iran claims surprise strike on Netanyahu’s office using Kheibar missile, IRGC says his 'fate unclear'
Israel-Iran War: The IRGC claimed it used a Kheibar missile in the operation. The group said the strike was aimed at Netanyahu’s office as well as the location of the Israeli Air Force commander.
- What happens if a nuclear facility is hit in war? US-Israel strike on Natanz raises fears of radiological disaster
International nuclear watchdogs warn that continued military strikes in a region hosting multiple nuclear installations could push the world closer to a dangerous threshold.
- Middle East crisis puts Iran’s FIFA World Cup participation in further jeopardy
The Donald Trump administration had already banned Iranian fans from entering the US. FIFA has still not answered if Iran will be playing in the World Cup or not.
