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Middle East under attack: The diplomatic shield that spared Oman from Iran’s retaliation

Relations between Iran and Oman trace back to the early 1970s, when the Shah of Iran intervened during the Dhofar rebellion by sending thousands of troops to support Sultan Qaboos bin Said against Marxist insurgents.

How long can air defences last? US and Israel face interceptor strain as Iran escalates missile attacks

Interceptor stocks may run low as Iran escalates missile attacks on US, Israel and Gulf states.

Indian refiners likely to pivot back to Russian oil amid Gulf tensions, LPG flows face greater risks

India’s crude flows can be buffered through strategic petroleum reserves, commercial stocks and Russian optionality, LPG, however, has thinner structural buffers, noted data and analytics firm Kpler.

Eight killed, 20 injured as pro-Iran protesters storm US consulate in Karachi

The protests erupted after the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation

'Mere Khamenei ko dhoke se maara': Woman cries publicly as Shia Muslims take to streets in Lucknow amid Iran-Israel war

Slogans were also raised against US President Donald Trump during the demonstrations, as protesters registered their opposition to both Washington and Tel Aviv.

'Hamburgers for all!': Inside the final hours that pushed Trump to attack Iran

After weeks of buildup, Trump pulled the trigger: The inside story of the US strike on Iran

Iranian supreme leader Khamenei killed in 'opening blow' of Operation Roar of the Lion, says Israel

Early in the day, Iranian state media, including IRNA and state television, confirmed the death of the 86-year-old leader, marking a historic escalation in US-Israel military intervention in the region.

Its trajectory ‘totally different’: Carney distances India from 'Middle Power' Label

Recent signals from both governments suggest a willingness to reset the relationship and rebuild engagement.

From safe haven to frontline: Why Iran targeted UAE and Dubai and what it signals for Indian diaspora in Gulf

The psychological blow was as significant as the physical one. Drone debris reportedly struck the iconic Burj Al Arab, challenging Dubai’s carefully cultivated image as a conflict free commercial sanctuary.

Iran attacks US base in Kuwait, claims many American forces dead

Both the UAE and Qatar maintain close ties with Washington, and Tehran’s campaign appears intended to warn neighboring states that aligning with its adversaries will bring repercussions.

'Will hit with force never seen before': Trump's stern response to Tehran's 'very hard' retaliation threats

The US President's warning comes shortly after Tehran’s declaration of what it described as the "most ferocious offensive operation in history."

'Help has arrived': How a hacked prayer app targeted Iranians as US, Israel rained down missiles on Tehran

The operation included a hack of the widely used Iranian prayer app, BadeSaba Calendar, which helps Muslims track daily prayer times and has over five million downloads on Google Play alone

Why Iranians are celebrating Khamenei’s death: Decades of oppression, protests, and hopes for change

Khamenei’s rule, spanning more than three decades, was defined by strict domestic control, suppression of dissent, and confrontational foreign policy.

Iran strikes sparked a betting stampede, $529 million hit Polymarket and Kalshi

Over $529 million was wagered on US strikes on Iran on Polymarket, as analytics firms flagged possible insider trading, Bloomberg reported.

UN Secretary General condemns US-Israel attack, urges parties to 'return to negotiating table on Iran's nuclear programme'

During the emergency meeting, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the massive military strikes by US and Israel against Iran and said it posed a grave threat to international peace and security.

Pentagon used Anthropic’s Claude in Iran attack hours after Trump’s phase-out order

U.S. military continued to use Anthropic’s Claude AI in operations after President Trump ordered agencies to end use amid a dispute over Pentagon contract terms.

Fireworks, chants and rooftop cheers mark Khamenei’s death in Iranian cities | Watch

Clips widely shared online showed residents chanting, playing loud music and celebrating from windows and rooftops.

'You were warned': Explosive US footages shows destroyers, carrier jets striking Iran | WATCH

US releases video of Operation Epic Fury strikes on Iran as Tehran confirms Khamenei’s death and vows retaliation.

'Begins shortly…': After Khamenei’s death, IRGC warns Israel and US of ‘heaviest offensive in history’

IRGC warns of major offensive after Iran confirms Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes on Tehran.

'Be nām-e Heydar': The cryptic post on Khamenei’s X account after Trump declared him dead

Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel strike; message invoking Haidar posted from his X account.

Iran confirms supreme leader Khamenei’s death; declares 40 days of mourning; Tehran vows 'revenge'

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed “severe” punishment for those it described as responsible for the supreme leader’s killing, indicating likely retaliation.

Israel Iran War Highlights (March 1): Trump says he will speak to Iranian leaders as West Asia conflict intensifies

Airspace restrictions have disrupted hundreds of flights, with India reporting 410 domestic cancellations on February 28 and 444 more expected on March 1; Air India suspended 28 international flights to Europe and North America.

'Will hunt you down if you threaten Americans': Pete Hegseth’s blunt message to Tehran

Trump earlier claimed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in the strikes, calling him “one of the most evil people in history” and urging Iranians to rise against the clerical regime.

Middle East airspace closure forces 850+ flight cancellations of Indian carriers

According to official figures shared by India's Ministry of Civil Aviation, 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled on February 28, while 444 additional cancellations are expected on March 1 as the situation continues to evolve.

Malala Yousafzai condemns girls' school bombing in Southern Iran: 'Heartbroken and appalled'

The strikes, described as part of a coordinated US-Israeli military operation, also reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran’s longest-serving ruler.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran's shadow ruler and architect of a military‑dominated state

Khamenei’s rule was marked by political repression -- he stifled reformist movements, closed newspapers, barred candidates from elections, and jailed or silenced dissenters.

'Beginning of our great national celebration': Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi hails Khamenei’s death

US President Donald Trump claimed Khamenei had been killed, calling him “one of the most evil people in history” and urging Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Trump declares ‘Khamenei is dead,’ calls him ‘one of the most evil people in history’; vows bombing will continue

Trump declared that Khamenei was dead and described the development as a turning point for Iran and the wider Middle East.

Israel claims Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes on Iran, Trump says he feels reports ‘correct’

Khamenei, who has led Iran since 1989, is one of the world’s longest-serving leaders and the ultimate authority over Iran’s military, nuclear and foreign policy decisions.

Israeli TV says photo of Khamenei’s body shown to Trump, Netanyahu; cheers heard on Tehran streets

Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were indications that Khamenei may have been killed in a strike on his compound during the ongoing US Israeli operation.

‘Obama will start a war with Iran’: Trump’s old X posts resurface after US-Israel strikes, spark irony debate

US-Israel strikes on Iran: The tweets, written between 2011 and 2013, show Trump accusing Obama of potentially launching military action against Iran to distract from domestic political troubles.

Netanyahu says many signs Khamenei is ‘no longer alive’ as US-Israel strikes hit Tehran complex

US-Israel strikes on Iran: Netanyahu's remarks came amid reports that the joint US Israeli operation involved the dropping of 30 bombs on Khamenei’s compound.

US-Israel strikes on Iran kill Khamenei’s son-in-law, daughter-in-law; 30 bombs hit his Tehran compound

US-Israel strikes on Iran: Iranian state television aired footage of black-clad mourners gathering outside government buildings, while clerics called for national unity in televised addresses.

Trump gambles new Iran attack will save flailing MAGA agenda

Attack on Iran comes less than two months after Trump ordered a high-stakes US military raid inside Venezuela, another signal that his second term has tilted toward muscular intervention abroad.

War-risk surges, tankers idle: Why the Hormuz disruption could hit India’s fuel bill next

Oil shipments pause in Hormuz after US–Iran strikes. Freight spikes, markets jolt, and India faces risks to half its crude imports.

How fast can Iran’s ballistic missiles reach Israel? Explained

Ballistic missiles fired from Iran could reach Israel in roughly 12 minutes, given their high-speed, arcing flight path.

Shahed-136 drones: UAE intercepts Iranian drones, debris falls in Abu Dhabi and Dubai | Watch

The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that its air defence systems intercepted multiple incoming threats.

Israel-Iran conflict: US to unleash reverse-engineered version of Shahed-136 drone against Tehran

In Iran, Washington is doing something it once might have considered beneath it: copying the Shahed drone and aiming it back at Tehran.

What happens if Khamenei is killed? CIA mapped Iran’s next chapter and who could inherit power

CIA assessed that killing Iran’s Supreme Leader could see IRGC hardliners take over ahead of US-Israel strikes.

Iranian Shahed-136 drone strike reported near Burj Khalifa, smoke plumes captured on video | WATCH

Iranian Shahed-136 drone reported near Burj Khalifa amid Gulf strikes. UAE confirms intercepts, no injuries; Palm Jumeirah hotel debris reported.

Netanyahu speaks to Trump after joint US-Israel strikes on Iran

"Netanyahu in conversation with US President Donald Trump," the premier's office said, releasing a photograph of him speaking on the phone.

European Union urges 'maximum restraint' as US-Iran conflict broadens

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen described the developments as "greatly concerning", as the 27-nation bloc moved to withdraw non-essential personnel from the region.

As missiles fly across the Gulf, how exposed are Indian companies and students in Iran?

Gulf escalation shifts focus to India’s presence in Iran: about 10,000 nationals, 1,500–2,000 students and limited active business projects.

Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah hit by missile debris as Iran strikes spread across Gulf | Watch

Israel Iran Conflict Latest News: Authorities have not yet released verified details on casualties or the exact cause of the incident. Official confirmation on whether the damage was caused by missile debris, an intercepted drone, or another object is still pending

Iran hits Saudi Arabia. Does Pakistan’s defence pact now pull it into the Middle East war?

Iran’s missile strikes on Saudi Arabia escalate the Middle East conflict. Does Pakistan’s 2025 defence pact with Riyadh compel it to intervene?

US-Israel strikes on Iran fuel fresh buzz around Baba Vanga’s ‘Great War’ prophecy

Followers claim her warning of a “Great War” beginning in early 2026, originating from the East, could be linked to the unfolding US-Iran confrontation.

From a UP village to Tehran's corridors of power: The Indian roots of Iran's supreme leaders

Both Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the architect of Iran's Islamic Republic, share ancestral roots in Uttar Pradesh.

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in Israeli strikes? Here's what we know

Khamenei has not been heard from since the dual US-Israel operation began on Saturday morning.