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President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war during an event to honor the 2025 Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami CF in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
· Samy Magdy
Iran war live updates: US temporarily lets India buy Russian oil amid energy fears; Israeli military launches strikes on Beirut
US issues 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to buy Russian oil; IDF says it is striking Dahiya neighborhood in southern suburbs of Beirut
· Eva Corlett
Recap: Key developments of US-Israel war on Iran
Here are the latest developments related to the US-Israeli war on Iran, which enters its seventh day on Friday:
· Middleeasteye
How Flightradar24 became the go-to platform for the world to watch global aviation crises unfold
The Swedish flight tracking tool, spun out of a price comparison portal, is tracking the travel chaos sparked by the US-Israel war on Iran in real time
· Callum Jones
Ukraine to help US and its allies counter Iranian drones in Middle East, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president orders equipment and expertise to be provided to US in return to diplomatic support against Russia, saying ‘we help to defend from war those who help us’
· Associated Press
Trump wants say on Iran’s next leader as war intensifies
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· Herbie G
Iran damage report: who and what has been targeted in US-Israel strikes?
The US says it has hit more than 2,000 targets in less than a week, while Israel says it has hit hundreds of sites across the country
· Associated Press
US grants waiver to allow India to buy Russian oil amid Iran war
‘Stopgap measure’ designed to keep oil flowing into global market as Middle East crisis disrupts crude shipments
· Reuters
Cada faceta del ejército y la teocracia de Irán son atacadas. Estas imágenes muestran los daños
Esta imagen satelital proporcionada por Vantor muestra un almacén de drones destruido y una pista de aterrizaje llena de cráteres, el miércoles 4 de marzo de 2026, en la base de drones de Konarak, Irán. (Imagen satelital ©2026 Vantor vía AP)
· Lee Keath
Iran launches heavy attacks on Qatar and continues airstrikes on Middle East neighbors
Iran reportedly launched a furious wave of airstrikes across the Middle East Thursday, including its largest barrage aimed at Qatar.
· Anna Young
Who is Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC’s new commander?
Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has a job that’s among the most powerful and influential in Iran – and one in which the shadow of death constantly hovers.
· Al Jazeera
Trump: Khamenei’s son unacceptable, US must help pick successor
US President Donald Trump on Thursday declared that he would be personally involved in selecting Iran’s next leader following the killing of Ali Khamenei, according to an interview published in Axios.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli ambassador says it’s ‘mind-boggling’ to question legal basis for war on Iran
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· Matthew Knott
Israeli ambassador says it’s ‘mind-boggling’ to question legal basis for war on Iran
Israel’s new ambassador to Australia says it is mind-boggling anyone would question the legality of the US-Israeli strikes against Iran as he urged the Albanese government not to call for a ceasefire before the war’s objectives have been achieved.
· Matthew Knott
Iran missile barrage triggers explosions across Tel Aviv, damage reported
Explosions were heard across Tel Aviv early Friday after Iran launched a new barrage of missiles toward central Israel, APS news agency reported, quoting witnesses.
· Middleeasteye
Iraq’s top Shia cleric Sistani calls for restraint and diplomacy
Iraq’s top Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, on Wednesday condemned the US-Israeli war against Iran and warned that the escalating conflict could destabilise the wider region.
· Middleeasteye
Trump calls on Iranian diplomats to request asylum, shape 'new, better' Iran
US President Donald Trump called on overseas Iranian diplomats to request asylum and help shape a "new and better" Iran as the United States and Israel continue a military campaign against the Islamic Republic.
· Yonhap
Seoul shares open lower after strong rebound amid prolonged Iran crisis
South Korean stocks started lower Friday after a 10 percent gain the previous session as a prolonged Iran crisis rekindled oil supply woes.
· Yonhap
Breaking: PM confirms three Australian navy personnel on US submarine that sank Iranian vessel
Anthony Albanese confirmed three Australians were on board the vessel. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
· Tom Lowrey
Trump demands pardon for Netanyahu – so Israeli prime minister can ‘focus’ on Iran war
President Trump is demanding that his Israeli counterpart immediately pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his years-long corruption trial so he can focus on the Iran war.
· Ronny Reyes
Surging oil prices push ASX towards worst weekly loss in years
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· April Glover
‘Wartime traitors’: Iran state TV condemns women’s football team for anthem silence
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· Emma Kemp
Australia-bound flights fleeing the Middle East arriving with empty seats
The first flights from the Middle East since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began over the weekend have started to arrive in Australia. Source: AAP / EPA
· Sbsaustralia
PM confirms ADF links to conflict amid fresh flights to Australia from Middle East hub
Anthony Albanese has confirmed three Australian personnel were on board a US submarine but did not participate in any offensive action against Iran. Source: SIPA USA, AAP
· Sbsaustralia
Trump calls Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s impotent son a ‘lightweight’ — as he opposes his reported rise to power in Tehran
He’s pretty soft on the idea.
· Alex Oliveira
Asia markets mostly rise as investors assess Iran conflict impact on energy supplies
Asia-Pacific markets staged a late comeback on Friday, after Wall Street declined on worries over energy supplies.
· Lim Hui Jie
Power bills surged during war in 2022. Here's why this time may be different
Since 2022, the Albanese government has introduced a series of measures to try to combat high power bills. (ABC Western Qld: Grace Nakamura)
· Samantha Dick
Alleged Iran-backed terrorist who plotted to kill Trump posted photo of president with severed head, was offered up to $1M
A Pakistani man charged with a half-baked plot to kill US politicians posted a photo of President Trump with a severed head — and believed he’d get up to $1 million if the hit was successful, a court heard Thursday.
· Khristina Narizhnaya, Ben Kochman
The US rush to strike Iran: Letters to the Editor — March 6, 2026
Although Iran may not be able to reach our shores now, it does have the capability to rain havoc on the Middle East, Central Asia, parts of Eastern Europe and our nearby military bases, reaching a population in the hundreds of millions (“Prez left with no choice but attack,” Michael Goodwin, March 4).
· Post readers
WHO says war on Iran disrupting $18m in humanitarian health supplies
The World Health Organization said humanitarian shipments have been disrupted due to insecurity, airspace closures and restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, adding that it is exploring possible land routes as alternatives.
· Middleeasteye
Panic in Beirut suburbs as Israel launches air strikes
Beirut: Thousands of families have fled their homes in Lebanon after Israeli forces warned them of a wave of bombing to target Hezbollah groups, in another escalation of the wider war against Iran.
· David Crowe
Trump kicks Tucker Carlson out of MAGA movement after talker’s Iran war criticism: ‘Lost his way’
President Trump cast Tucker Carlson out of his Make America Great Again movement following the conservative talking head’s loud criticism of the US and Israeli assault on Iran.
· Alexandra Steigrad
La Saudi Pro League continúa con su calendario de partidos pese a guerra en Irán
ABHA, Arabia Saudí (AP) — La Saudi Pro League intenta seguir adelante con los partidos, aun cuando el fútbol en otros países del Medio Orente está en pausa debido a la guerra con Irán.
US says it struck 200 targets across Iran in past 72 hours
US Central Command said it has carried out strikes on around 200 targets across Iran over the past 72 hours.
· Middleeasteye
US House narrowly rejects resolution to end Trump’s Iran war
The United States House of Representatives has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have halted President Donald Trump’s war on Iran and required congressional authorisation for any further attacks.
· Al Jazeera
Trump says regime change in Cuba is ‘question of time’ after Iran
United States President Donald Trump has renewed his threats to topple the government of Cuba, stating that US action there could come after his administration completes its war against Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Hegseth says US military is ‘establishing total dominance’ over Iran
War Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Thursday that the US military is “establishing total dominance” over Iran skies.
· Victor Nava
NATO says alliance ready to defend members after Iranian strikes
NATO said it is well-positioned to defend its members against potential attacks by Iran.
· Middleeasteye
'Groundless act of terror and aggression': War spreads outside Middle East
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· Daniel Jeffrey
LA Marathon gives update on terror threat following Iran bombings — as thousands descend on city
The Los Angeles Marathon has said there is “no intelligence” of any terror threat ahead of Sunday’s event — as a huge security operation prepares to host tens of thousands across the city.
· James Gant
Trump says he must be ‘involved’ in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader
Donald Trump says he wants to be involved in choosing the next supreme leader of Iran, reiterating his goal of giving rise to a new leadership that is friendly to the United States within the Iranian ruling system.
· Ali Harb
Does Mark Carney know where he stands on the US-Israeli war on Iran?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has spent almost as much time abroad as he has at home since his election last year, reaffirming and rebuilding his country's international relationships as the US becomes less of a reliable partner.
· Middleeasteye
US House rejects war powers resolution to end Trump’s hostilities with Iran
Democratic-backed measure that would have forced US to withdraw troops failed by a vote of 212-219
· Chris Stein
'A lot of respect': Matildas swap jerseys with Iranian team after victory on Gold Coast
Australia will now face off against South Korea on Sunday at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Source: AAP / Matthew Starling/SPP/Sipa USA
· Sbsaustralia
Iran fires more missiles, drones across Gulf region as war shows no letup
Gulf countries remain on high alert as Iran has launched several waves of drone and missile strikes across the region in response to continued attacks by the United States and Israel.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Are investors spooked by Iran violence? Market response suggests not
Renewed fighting in the Middle East bodes ill for the global economy, but it is not yet enough to counterbalance other short-term factors
· Richard Harris
‘I want them gone, even at the cost of my own life’: Tehran eyewitness reveals life after Khamenei
The killing of Iran’s tyrannical Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday in an unprecedented joint military attack by the US and Israel called Operation Epic Fury set off widespread celebrations from Iranians around the world — as President Trump said it would give them their “greatest chance” to “take back the coun…
· Natasha Pearlman
Will the Iran war trigger a Saudi Arabia-Pakistan mutual defence pact?
The recent turmoil in the Middle East has placed Pakistan in an unusually delicate strategic position. Following the coordinated strikes by the US and Israel against Iran and the killing of its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Tehran has retaliated by targeting several Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia.
· Middleeasteye
Son of last shah tells Russian pranksters Europe should join ‘crusade’ against Iran
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, has told Russian pranksters that Europe should join the US-Israeli military campaign against the Islamic Republic.
· RT