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Trump's U-Turn On "Boots On Ground" After US Embassy In Riyadh Attacked

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said "boots on the ground" may not be necessary, with tensions escalating in the Middle East as Washington trades attacks with Iran.

Published on: 03.03.2026 02:06
Iran Vows To Attack Any Ship Trying To Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz

An Iranian Revolutionary Guards senior official said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and Iran will fire on any ship trying to pass, Iranian media reported.

Published on: 03.03.2026 01:46
Israel Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Won't Rule Out Boots On Ground In Iran: Report

US Israel Attack Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iran's decision to target the Saudi refinery further expands the war gripping the Middle East, directly targeting the lifeblood of the kingdom's economy.

Published on: 03.03.2026 01:41
2 Drones Attack US Embassy In Riyadh, Flames Seen Rising

A loud blast was heard and thick, black smoke was seen rising above the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, the latest of Washington's consulates in the Middle East to come under attack.

Published on: 03.03.2026 01:34
'Khamenei Neutralised, Regime Change Inevitable': Israeli Minister To NDTV

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar confirmed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been "neutralised" in joint US-Israel airstrikes, declaring that Israel will now intensify military operations

Published on: 03.03.2026 01:25
Limited Flights Begin From Dubai, Plane From Abu Dhabi Lands In Delhi

Air travel across the United Arab Emirates is beginning a cautious return to normal after days of disruption triggered by escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi preparing to restart limited flight operations.

Published on: 03.03.2026 00:55
No US Boots On Iran Yet, But Will Go As Far As Needed: Pete Hegseth

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday there are currently no American troops on the ground in Iran, but left the option open, saying "we'll go...

Published on: 02.03.2026 19:05
UK PM Says He 'Stands By' Decision To Not Take Part In Iran Strikes

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended Monday his decision to keep Britain out of the US and Israel's initial strikes against Iran following criticism from President Donald Trump.

Published on: 02.03.2026 19:03
Iran's Attacks Have Formed Coalition Against It: Israel Leader To NDTV

A regime change from outside is either rare or impossible, Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid has said, stressing that it is ultimately up to the Iranians to decide their future.

Published on: 02.03.2026 18:55
Qatar Air Force Shoots Down 2 Iranian Aircraft

Qatar's air force shot down two aircraft inbound from Iran on Monday, Doha's defence ministry said in a statement after the Islamic republic earlier targeted gas facilities in the Gulf state.

Published on: 02.03.2026 18:54
Iran Attacked Them, Now Arab Nations Want To Join The Fight: Trump

Arab nations that were initially reluctant to join the American-backed military campaign against Iran are now pushing to take an active role, and it was Iran's "surprising" actions.

Published on: 02.03.2026 18:50
PM Modi Speaks To Saudi Crown Prince, Other Gulf Leaders Over Iran Conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and condemned the recent attacks on the two countries in violation of their sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Published on: 02.03.2026 18:47
US Aircraft Leave Spain After It Refuses Use Of Bases For Iran Attacks

Fifteen US aircraft have left the Rota and Moron military bases in southern Spain since the US and Israel launched weekend attacks on Iran, maps by flight tracking website FlightRadar24 showed on Monday.

Published on: 02.03.2026 18:46
UAE, Qatar Urge Allies To Press Trump For Quick De-Escalation In Iran

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar are privately lobbying allies to help them persuade President Donald Trump to reach for an off-ramp that would keep US military operations against Iran short, according to people familiar with the matter.

Published on: 02.03.2026 17:56
Indian National Killed In Oman As Oil Tanker Hit Off Muscat Coast

An Indian national was killed on Monday when an explosive-laden drone boat struck an oil tanker off the coast of Muscat Governorate, according to officials.

Published on: 02.03.2026 17:38
Super Rich Pay Rs 3.2 Crore For Private Jets To Fly Out Of Dubai Amid Iranian Strikes

The super wealthy are paying up to $350,000 to escape the region on private jets, while others are willing to drive 10 hours to Saudi Arabia to charter planes to Europe.

Published on: 02.03.2026 17:36
Lebanon Imposes "Immediate Ban" On Hezbollah Military Activities

Lebanon's government has decided on an "immediate ban" of Iran-backed Hezbollah's military and security activity, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Monday, in an unprecedented move as Israel retaliated to rocket fire.

Published on: 02.03.2026 17:22
From Aircraft To Lives: Why "Friendly Fire" Can Be Such A Big Enemy

For military aircraft flying in contested airspace monitored by air defence systems operating in their highest alert level, the risk of a blue-on-blue or friendly fire incident rises exponentially.

Published on: 02.03.2026 17:05
Exclusive: Will Iran Get To Pick Its Leader After Khamenei? What Israeli Minister Gideon Sa'ar Said

Neither the US nor Israel will decide who will lead Iran after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination, an Israeli minister has told NDTV, stressing that it's for the Iranian people to choose their next leader.

Published on: 02.03.2026 16:33
"Thanked Great Friend PM Modi For Standing With Israel": Netanyahu To NDTV

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today told NDTV he spoke to his "great friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi and thanked him for standing with Israel amid tensions in the Middle East.

Published on: 02.03.2026 15:47

News from Arabic Countries

Israeli attacks kill dozens of people across Lebanon

Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed more than 50 people. It says the strikes are a response to Hezbollah rockets.

Published on: 03.03.2026 02:38
US Embassy in Saudi capital Riyadh hit by drones, fire reported: Ministry

Saudi Defence Ministry says fire broke out at the embassy, but the compound sustained only 'minor' damage.

Published on: 03.03.2026 02:35
US kamikaze drone found on farmland in Iraq

An unexploded US kamikaze drone was found on farmland in Western Iraq on Monday.

Published on: 03.03.2026 02:12
How much could the Iran war cost the US? Here’s what we know

Predicting the total cost of the campaign is difficult, and experts warn the greater challenge may be inventory.

Published on: 03.03.2026 01:44
Golestan Palace majorly damaged in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran

Tehran's historic Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has sustained major damage after US-Israeli strikes.

Published on: 03.03.2026 01:34
Melania Trump chairs UN meeting on children days after Iran school strike

US First Lady Melania Trump has presided over a UN Security Council meeting focusing on children in conflict.

Published on: 03.03.2026 00:45
UN chief calls for ‘way out’ of Iran war

‘What is needed now in the region more than anything, is a way out.’

Published on: 03.03.2026 00:34
US’s Rubio tries to justify attacks on Iran as driven by self-defence

Marco Rubio has tried to justify the coordinated attacks with Israel on Iran since Saturday as driven by self-defence.

Published on: 03.03.2026 00:13
US urges citizens to immediately leave over a dozen Middle East countries

The latest advisory includes Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to a State Department official.

Published on: 03.03.2026 00:07
Iran live news: Israel bombs Tehran, Beirut; Strait of Hormuz ‘closed’

Iran strikes energy infrastructure across the Gulf as IRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz.

Published on: 03.03.2026 00:00
Iranian missiles, interceptions seen over Israel

Missiles were seen over Israel after the Israeli military said it had identified a new wave launched from Iran.

Published on: 02.03.2026 23:56
Witness describes Israeli-US ‘double-tap’ strike on downtown Tehran

A witness says the US and Israel bombed civilians in Tehran, as they rushed to help survivors from another bombing.

Published on: 02.03.2026 23:55
Iran says will attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the IRGC's commander-in-chief, reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz is 'closed'.

Published on: 02.03.2026 23:09
New wave of heavy Israeli strikes hit Tehran

A new wave of heavy Israeli air strikes have hit multiple parts of Tehran.

Published on: 02.03.2026 23:03
What dangers does the Iran war pose for Israel?

Both the collapse and survival of Iran's Islamic Republic pose risks.

Published on: 02.03.2026 21:38
Rubio suggests US strikes on Iran were influenced by Israeli plans

Secretary of state says he hopes Iranian people will overthrow regime, as US military says six service members killed.

Published on: 02.03.2026 21:30
Spain refuses to let US use bases for Iran attacks

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Published on: 02.03.2026 20:31
US-Israeli strikes hit housing, hospitals, and more in Tehran

The damage from US-Israeli strikes on Tehran is growing, with hits on housing, hospitals, police stations, and more.

Published on: 02.03.2026 20:22
Anti-war candidates pose early test for US Democrats after attacks on Iran

Nida Alla, Kat Abughazaleh among those seeking new aims for Dems in midterms, including abolishing ICE and ending wars.

Published on: 02.03.2026 20:02
Netanyahu: Iran would ‘threaten all of humanity’ with nuclear weapon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Beit Shemesh site where an Iranian missile strike killed 9 people.

Published on: 02.03.2026 19:35
US and Israeli interests may soon diverge on Iran

Trump and Netanyahu are in this war for very different reasons. And that will soon show.

Published on: 02.03.2026 19:10
Trump says Iran war projected to last 4 to 5 weeks, could go ‘far longer’

In latest statement, Trump says US was 'very nearly under threat' from Iran, drawing immediacy of attacks into question.

Published on: 02.03.2026 19:06
Why QatarEnergy’s LNG production halt could shake up global gas markets

Qatar supplies 20 percent of the world's LNG. If that's off the table, countries must scramble for the remaining gas.

Published on: 02.03.2026 18:39
Trump: this was the best chance to strike Iran’s ‘sick and sinister regime’

US President Donald Trump outlined the objectives of the US-Israeli attack on Iran.

Published on: 02.03.2026 18:11
France to increase nuclear warheads, lend nuclear aircraft to Europe allies

Macron's 'advanced deterrence' will be a nuclear-security relationship with key allies distinct from NATO arrangements.

Published on: 02.03.2026 17:59