At least 13 hospitals and health facilities hit during attacks on Iran, WHO says
Global health body investigating reports that four medics are among the 1,230 people killed in Iran since start of war
· Kat Lay
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Newest first · UTC+11:00US woman flees Middle East to reach critically ill husband in California
Judith Wilson of Walnut Creek, California, had been stranded in Dubai for the last few days on a business trip while her husband, Doug, prepared for emergency heart surgery back home.
· Fox News
Kalshi refuses to pay winnings on $54M trade related to Khamenei’s death, drawing user fury
Prediction market Kalshi has drawn outrage for refusing to pay out winnings on a $54 million trade related to the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
· Taylor Herzlich
Presidente de gobierno español surge como el crítico más firme de Europa a la guerra
El presidente de gobierno de España Pedro Sánchez en Madrid, el 9 de julio del 2025. (AP foto/Bernat Armangue)
· Joseph Wilson
Israel planned this war on Iran for 40 years. Everything else is a smoke screen
It is near impossible to make sense – at least from the justifications on offer – of what US President Donald Trump really hopes to achieve with his and Israel's blatantly illegal war of aggression on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Emotional turmoil grips Iranians watching conflict unfold overseas
Maryam’s life stopped last Saturday. Since then, every minute of every day has been divided between getting updates from her family in Iran when they can communicate with her, and the hours between, when she’s left guessing what their fate might be.
· Simon Speakman Cordall
Iran war: 15,000 cruise ship passengers trapped in Gulf waters
Thousands of cruise ship passengers remain stranded in the Gulf as a result of the war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Nearly 25,000 flights canceled across Middle East since start of war on Iran
Nearly 25,000 of the roughly 44,000 flights scheduled to operate in and out of the Middle East between Saturday and Thursday were canceled, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. Dubai International Airport, one of the region’s main hubs, saw the highest number of disruptions.
· Middleeasteye
Nearly 25,000 flights cancelled across Middle East since start of war on Iran
Nearly 25,000 of the roughly 44,000 flights scheduled to operate in and out of the Middle East between Saturday and Thursday were cancelled, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. Dubai International Airport, one of the region’s main hubs, saw the highest number of disruptions.
· Middleeasteye
The US and Israel are waging war on an Iran they think they know. The reality is very different | Ali Vaez
Is the Islamic Republic a messianic theocracy or a brittle dictatorship? It’s neither – as those attacking it are finding out
· Ali Vaez
Dow plunges nearly 800 points as inflation fears, Iran war spook Wall Street
Wall Street’s main indexes edged lower on Thursday as the Middle East conflict entered its sixth day, raising concerns of fresh inflation pressures that could complicate the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions.
· Reuters
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Grills Sunny Hostin On ‘The View’ For Calling U.S. Attacks On Iran “Illegal And Unconstitutional”: “Do You Like The Result?”
Elisabeth Hasselbeck grilled Sunny Hostin on The View about her views on the United States’ recent attacks on Iran, marking yet another tense moment between the co-hosts in Hasselbeck’s week-long stint on the ABC show.
· Radhamely De Leon
Exclusive: Iranian authorities prepare for civil war scenario
As Israeli and US attacks on Iran continue, Iranian political and military leaders are preparing for the possibility of a civil war, sources familiar with the matter told Middle East Eye.
· Middleeasteye
Israelis celebrate Purim with historical comparisons as Iran war spirals
As Israeli and US attacks on Iran intensify and the conflict spreads across the Middle East, Israelis celebrated Purim this week by drawing historical parallels with the holiday's story, which tells of the attempt to wipe out the Jews of the Persian empire.
· Middleeasteye
Israelis celebrate Purim with biblical comparisons as Iran war spirals
As Israeli and US attacks on Iran intensify and the conflict spreads across the Middle East, Israelis celebrated Purim this week by drawing parallels with the holiday's story, which tells of the attempt to wipe out the Jews of the Persian empire.
· Middleeasteye
Families of Iranian political prisoners fearful of bombs, illness and secret executions
As Israeli and US bombs continue to pummel Iran, the friends and families of political prisoners in the Islamic Republic have grown increasingly fearful for their safety.
· Middleeasteye
Iran denies Kurdish fighters crossed border
Local authorities in western Iran have firmly denied reports that armed Kurdish groups had crossed into the country from Iraq’s Kurdistan region, insisting the border is under complete control. Meanwhile, Tehran has reportedly carried out “preemptive strikes” on opposition bases in northern Iraq.
· RT
Note to Iran War planners: air campaigns often make matters worse
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· Matthew Powell
Israel tells people to leave swathes of Beirut, second commercial flight from Middle East arrives in Sydney
The second commercial flight arrived in Sydney overnight from Dubai since the war began on Saturday.
Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, while warning the US would “bitterly regret” torpedoing an Iranian warship. Tehran’s expanding retaliatory strikes came even as Israel and the US hammered Iran for a sixth day.
· Associated Press
Understanding the historical roots of the United States-Iran conflict
WHEN I was a graduate student at the Department of International Relations of the Catholic University of Korea from 2009 to 2011, one of the topics that our American professor enthusiastically discussed in class was Operation Ajax, a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)-backed plot to oust the democratically elected Ir…
· Van Ybiernas
Middle East war expands with new strikes on Iran, Gulf
TEHRAN — Israel on Thursday launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, which stepped up its attacks on Gulf nations Qatar and Bahrain, as the war in the Middle East spread throughout the region and beyond.
· Agence France-Presse
Aftermath of the bombardment of Iran's capital, in photos
A billboard showing a portrait of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, looms over an empty square in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Vahid Salemi
House to vote on limiting Trump’s powers in Iran war after Senate measure fails – US politics live
Welcome to our coverage of US politics today as the conflict as Iran continues to dominate the agenda.
· Vivian Ho, Shrai Popat, Sara Braun, George Chidi
EU leaders express solidarity with Gulf countries amid Iranian attacks
European Union leaders have expressed support for Arab countries in the Gulf as Iran continues to launch missile and drone strikes on targets across the region in response to attacks by the United States and Israel.
· Al Jazeera Staff
How Israel killed Ayatollah Khamenei with a missile from space
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s reward came from heaven.
· Ronny Reyes
US preparing for months-long war with Iran – Politico
The US expects to wage war on Iran for at least another 100 days, or even through September, Politico has claimed.
· RT
Pakistani man on trial in Brooklyn for Trump assassination plot says he was recruited by Iran
Asif Merchant testified that Revolutionary Guard coerced him into scheme by threatening his family in Tehran
· Joseph Gedeon
Trump goes off on ‘loser’ Spain, tells The Post UK’s Keir Starmer should help with Iran ‘without question’: ‘Very disappointing’
President Trump went on a rampage against unhelpful allies in a call with The Post on Thursday, blasting Spain as a “loser” and asserting United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer should be supporting the US campaign against Iran “without question.”
· Caitlin Doornbos
Court of Arbitration for Sport cuts sanctions on Malaysia players to official-match bans
CAS says the seven footballers who played for Malaysia using falsified documents can resume training with their clubs during the 12-month ban
· Reuters
Azerbaiyán acusa a Irán de ataque con dron y promete represalias
Los daños en una escuela a raíz de lo que según Azerbaiyán fue un ataque de dron desde Irán, en Julfa, Nakhchivan, Azerbaiyán, el 5 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto)
· Aida Sultanova
Meet Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish leader who is defying Trump over Iran attacks
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attends a session of parliament in Madrid, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)
· Joseph Wilson
After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, who will lead Iran?
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has long been considered a contender to the post of the country's next paramount ruler — even before an Israeli strike killed his father last week and despite the fact he has never been elected or appointed to a government position.
· AfricaNews
Buque iraní hundido por EEUU estaba regresando tras ejercicios navales en India
Trabajadores sacan de un vehículo los restos de marineros iraníes muertos por el hundimiento de su barco, en Galle, Sri Lanka, el 4 de marzo de 2026. (AP foto/Eranga Jayawardena)
· Sheikh Saaliq
Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Azerbaijan on Thursday accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians, and it vowed to retaliate in a sign that the war in the Middle East was spreading.
· Associated Press
UK embassy says 'temporarily' withdrawing some staff from Bahrain
The United Kingdom said on Thursday it was "temporarily" withdrawing some staff and their dependants from its Bahrain embassy as Iran presses on with its retaliation campaign in the Gulf.
· Middleeasteye
Viajeros varados comparten sus relatos desde Oriente Medio
Pasajeros varados por el cierre del Aeropuerto Internacional de Dubái esperan asistencia en el aparcamiento del aeropuerto de Dubái, el 1 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Altaf Qadri)
· The Associated Press
German defense firm Renk CEO says Iran war could drive 'increasing demand' in the Middle East
The chief executive of German defense firm Renk said the escalating war in the Middle East could boost its business in the region.
· Elsa Ohlen
Which Kurdish groups is the US rallying to fight Iran?
Iran has launched operations targeting Iranian and Iraqi Kurdish groups in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in neighbouring Iraq as the regional war ignited by the United States and Israel entered its sixth day, with more than 1,000 people killed across the country.
· Shola Lawal
Iran crisis escalates: oil prices jump as attacks paralyze Strait of Hormuz shipping
Oil prices held near multi-month highs on Thursday as attacks on tankers and the escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.
· RT
The war on Iran has ignited rare civil unrest in Bahrain
The US and Israel have suggested their war could bring about regime change in Iran. Some are now joking that they might have sparked it in Bahrain, a close western ally, instead.
· Middleeasteye
Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate
This image shows damages of a school in Julfa following, what Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry says was a drone attack carried out by Iran, on its exclave of Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo)
· Aida Sultanova
Líderes de Canadá y Australia piden desescalada, pero coinciden: Irán no puede tener armas nucleares
El primer ministro canadiense Mark Carney (izq) y el primer ministro australiano Anthony Albanese en conferencia de prensa en Canberra, Australia, el 5 de marzo del 2026. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
· Rod Mcguirk
‘This is a needless war’: Americans share their thoughts on the US-Israel attacks on Iran
The Guardian asked US readers about the military action in Iran – their responses were largely disapproving
· Sara Braun
‘There’s no safe place any more’: inside Tehran under attack – photo essay
Photojournalist Stefanie Glinski speaks to Iranian photographer Mohammad Mohsenifar, who has been documenting the attacks on the Iranian capital over the past week
· Stefanie Glinski
‘The scale of war is getting bigger’: joy turns to worry for Iranian Australians cut off from family
While many welcomed the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, they now have grave concerns about relatives amid an internet blackout
· Adeshola Ore
Azerbaijani president slams 'act of terror' after four injured in alleged Iran drone strike
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev denounced a suspected Iranian drone strike on an airport on Thursday as an "act of terror" that left four people injured.
· Middleeasteye
Map shows how big Iran is compared with the 50 US states
The United States and Israel have continued to bombard Iran, killing at least 1,045 people since Saturday.
· Marium Ali
Turkey 'strongly condemns' drone attacks on Azerbaijan: ministry
Turkey's foreign ministry on Thursday roundly condemned a series of drone attacks on Azerbaijan which Baku blamed on Iran, calling for such attacks to end "immediately".
· Middleeasteye
Missiles fired by US, Israel hit two schools near Tehran: Iranian media
Missiles fired by the United States and Israel have hit two schools in the town of Parand, southwest of Tehran, Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency has reported.
· Al Jazeera Staff