Under fire from Iran, Qatar’s media blames war on ‘white supremacy’ Qatar's Al Jazeera network pushing staunchly anti-war messaging even after Iran strikes the Gulf Arab state, drawing threats of retaliation from Doha. March 12, 2026
Iran ‘at the end of the line,’ says Trump, vowing to ‘finish the job’ President says Iran reeling from American and Israeli strikes but adds that the US cannot exit the conflict prematurely. March 12, 2026
Dubai influencers paid to downplay Iran attacks Residents say deviating from the official message could have serious consequences. March 12, 2026
US has no targets left to bomb in Iran, says Trump, predicting war will end soon Trump calls war with Iran 'payback' for 47 years of terrorism by the Islamic Republic. March 11, 2026
‘No time limit to Iran war,’ says Israeli defense chief Iran's leadership is being wiped out, with the survivors fleeing underground, says Israeli defense chief, adding that the air campaign will continue until 'all objectives' have been achieved. March 11, 2026
Herzog: US, Israel in ‘historic process weakening the empire of evil’ Iran war is a turning point for the Middle East, says Israeli President Isaac Herzog, and a step toward a 'better future.' March 11, 2026
Israel, US draft strategy for Iran after regime’s collapse – report As US and Israel ramp up military pressure on the Islamic Republic, the two countries are secretly drafting a plan for navigating the regime's collapse. March 11, 2026
Gen. Caine details destruction of Iranian capabilities in first 10 days of Operation Epic Fury Caine also noted that the United States has demolished more than 50 Iranian naval ships using a 'combination of artillery, fighters, bombers, and sea-launch missiles.' March 11, 2026
Iran’s new supreme leader was wounded on first day of Iran war Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son, Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was reportedly wounded in the legs on the first day of the joint US-Israeli strikes. March 11, 2026
War comes to Tehran as regime defiance and Mojtaba’s absence continue A spokesman for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps rejected Trump’s statements that Iran’s military power has been weakened, calling them lies meant to conceal U.S. failures. March 10, 2026
US demands Gulf Arab states join war against Iran – report Senator Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally, publicly criticized Saudi Arabia for not joining war against Iran after US embassy in Riyadh bombed. March 10, 2026
Iran threatens to assassinate Trump Top Iranian official pushes back on Trump's threat to escalate strikes on Iran if the Islamic Republic shuts down Strait of Hormuz, warning that the American president could be eliminated. March 10, 2026
Iran war puts Trump’s Gaza peace plan on hold The White House has denied that negotiations have been halted, telling Reuters that discussions regarding the disarmament of Hamas are 'ongoing and positive.' March 10, 2026
Trump under pressure to draft Iran exit strategy – report White House advisers are reportedly pushing the president to devise a clear exit strategy for the Iran conflict, warning that an extended campaign could erode Republican support. March 10, 2026
‘Death, fire, fury’ – Trump responds to Iranian threats to close critical shipping route Iran pushes back on Trump's claims that the Islamic Republic is near defeat and the end of the war is in sight, threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz. March 10, 2026
Trump: Iran war is ‘pretty much’ complete President Donald Trump suggests the war with Iran will be over 'very soon,' citing damage to Iran's military, but then adds that it will continue at least through the week. March 10, 2026
Trump ‘dismayed’ over Israeli strikes on Iranian oil depots – report Pro-Israel Republican senator criticizes Israel for bombing Iranian oil facilities amid reports the Trump administration privately rebuked Jerusalem over the strikes. March 9, 2026
Report: Russia aiding Iran’s missile and drone attacks Iran admits Russia is 'helping' the regime in 'many different' ways amid reports that Moscow is feeding intelligence information to Tehran to help direct Iranian missile and drone attacks. March 9, 2026
Hegseth: US willing to go as far as needed to knock out Iran regime, including boots on the ground US Defense Secretary says Iranian surrender is inevitable, adds Trump administration is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve victory, including deploying ground forces to Iran. March 9, 2026
US Jews back strike on Iran but fear it will spark wave of antisemitism More than two-thirds of American Jews back President Trump's decision to strike Iran even though most believe the war will lead to an increase in antisemitism. March 9, 2026
2 dead in Iranian missile attack on central Israel Two men killed in Iranian missile attack on construction site in central Israel, one person injured in second strike. March 9, 2026
US sends third aircraft carrier to the Middle East USS George H.W. Bush is reportedly en route to the eastern Mediterranean following a training exercise. March 9, 2026
Iran names Khamenei’s hardline son Mojtaba as new Supreme Leader Mojtaba’s appointment will likely draw the ire of US President Donald Trump, who said on Sunday that Washington should have a say in the selection. March 9, 2026
Seventh US service member dies from Iranian attack Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. forces, alongside Israeli troops, have decimated Iran’s senior leadership and large portions of its military capabilities. March 9, 2026
Make-or-break time for Iran’s remaining allies – analysis In an attempt to escalate the conflict, Iran has deliberately targeted several of its Gulf neighbors, launching missiles and drones targeting sites in Kuwait, Bahrain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. March 8, 2026
2/3 of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers have been destroyed – IDF Israel's military estimates that Iran has just 100 to 200 active ballistic missile launchers left after the first week of joint US-Israeli strikes. March 8, 2026
Israel fighting existential war, will continue with ‘full force’ – Netanyahu Israel's prime minister says the moment of truth is nearing for the Iranians. March 8, 2026
Trump: Iran has become the ‘loser of the Mideast’ President Trump mocks Iran after its president apologizes to neighboring countries for attacks, suggests bid for regime change could fail with Tehran continuing to resist for decades. March 8, 2026
Iran scrambles to replace bases as strikes target missile launchers Analysts say the reduction in missile attacks reflects both the destruction of launchers and the growing danger faced by Iranian missile units as allied aircraft hunt them across the country. March 6, 2026
Iran threatens to bomb Israeli nuclear facility Tehran warns that it will bomb Israel’s nuclear facility in Dimona if the regime is threatened. March 5, 2026
‘Creates more enemies’: Iran’s war spreads to Turkey as analysts warn regional assault is a strategic mistake New figures released Wednesday by Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) show Iran has concentrated far more firepower on Gulf neighbors than on Israel in the war’s opening days. March 5, 2026
Deadly explosion at girls’ school caused by misfired Iranian missile, says Israel Adviser to Netanyahu says blast at a girls' school in southern Iran was caused by a misfired Iranian missile, not by US or Israeli airstrikes. March 5, 2026
UN official backs Iranian strikes on US bases, declares Israeli strikes illegal Greek jurist appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council denounces US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, says the Islamic Republic has a right to self-defense and can justifiably bomb American bases across the Middle East. March 5, 2026
Iran loses contact with Palestinian terror proxies amid US-Israel strikes – report Palestinian factions — particularly Palestinian Islamic Jihad and smaller groups — have been facing a severe financial crisis for months amid a sharp decline in Iranian support. March 4, 2026
NATO shoots down missile headed for Turkey in dramatic mid-air intercept Turkey’s Defense Ministry said that fragments of the intercepted missile landed near the town of Dörtyol in Hatay province, and no injuries were reported. March 4, 2026
Qatar rebuts Tucker Carlson’s anti-Israel conspiracy theory Far-right podcaster's false claims about Israeli agents attempting to bomb Qatar and Saudi Arabia debunked by the Qatari government. March 4, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei’s election to supreme leadership is not the end Both father and son rely upon the security forces at the expense of the seminaries. March 4, 2026
US-Israel war effort bolstered by growing support in Middle East, Europe; Iran left isolated Since the start of the war this past weekend, Iran has reportedly launched 450 missiles and 1,140 drones toward Gulf states. March 4, 2026
Israeli Air Force makes history with the F-35, shooting down Iranian jet Israeli pilot shoots down Iranian fighter jet, marking the first time ever that the US-built F-35 stealth fighter has scored an air-to-air kill of a manned aircraft. March 4, 2026
Stop the count: Israel levels building where clerics gathered to select Iran’s new supreme leader 'They can find a substitute for most officials, but not for Khamenei.' March 4, 2026
Pentagon identifies first US troops killed in war with Iran In a video message Sunday night, President Trump expressed condolences to the families of the fallen and warned that the road ahead may bring more loss as the campaign continues. March 4, 2026
Iran running out of missile launchers – Trump President Donald Trump says Iran's capacity to launch missiles is being rapidly degraded, echoing reports from Israel that ballistic missile attacks are expected to drop off significantly. March 4, 2026
CIA-backed Kurdish militias could topple Iranian regime: report Kurds control significant territory in western Iran and could lead a broader anti-regime coalition. March 4, 2026
Iran taps Khamenei’s son as Supreme Leader; Israel says he’ll be targeted for elimination Israel warns Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei's son, that he is fair game for assassination. March 4, 2026
IAF expects to stop most Iranian missile launches by end of week The IDF noted Iran’s struggles to coordinate larger attacks, with personnel reportedly abandoning positions after single launches amid drone and aircraft threats. March 4, 2026
IAF strike enables hundreds of political prisoners to escape Iranian prison The sudden liberation of hundreds brought chaotic scenes, with former detainees scattering into surrounding areas amid ongoing hostilities. March 3, 2026
Iran war will be ‘quick and decisive,’ says Netanyahu, not an ‘endless war’ Israel's prime minister mocks claims that Israel dragged the US into the current war with Iran. March 3, 2026
Witkoff: Iran admitted it has enough enriched uranium for 11 nukes Trump's Mideast envoy says Iranian negotiators proudly told the US delegation during talks that Iran evaded enforcement of limits on its nuclear program. March 3, 2026
Attacking Gulf Arab states was a huge mistake for Iran – opinion Rather than restraining the United States, Iran’s actions risk pushing Arab governments closer to Washington. March 3, 2026
IDF ground troops enter Iran and Lebanon – report Israeli military announces ground operation in southern Lebanon amid reports that IDF special forces units were deployed in Iran. March 3, 2026
Iran’s Quds Force threatens to strike US homeland, eliminate Zionism America will no longer be safe, warns the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, vowing to eliminate Zionism and strike at the US homeland. March 3, 2026
Trump: We’re ‘knocking the crap’ out of Iran; biggest wave has yet to come President Trump says war with Iran 'going very well' and currently ahead of schedule, predicting it will be over in around a month. March 3, 2026
Iran bombs US embassy in Saudi capital Fire breaks out at American embassy in Riyadh after being struck by Iranian suicide drones. March 3, 2026
Six US troops killed in Iranian strike as Operation Epic Fury intensifies The deadly attack occurred Sunday morning local time at the Shuaiba port in Kuwait. March 2, 2026
Trump: I got Khamenei before he got me President Trump blames Iran's supreme leader for 2024 assassination plots, says most of Khamenei's potential successors were killed in strikes over the weekend. March 2, 2026
3 US fighter jets accidentally shot down by allied forces Three American F-15E fighter Jets accidentally shot down by Kuwait's air defense network. March 2, 2026
‘No negotiations with US,’ Iran declares Chief of Iran's national security council denies President Trump's claims that Iran has quietly reached out to US for ceasefire talks, accuses Trump of pushing 'Israel First' agenda. March 2, 2026
Trump: War will continue until objectives achieved President Trump calls on 'Iranian patriots' to rise up and overthrow the regime, says US and Israeli resolve has 'never been stronger.' March 2, 2026
Three U.S. troops killed in Iran operation Iran has launched hundreds of rockets at Israel and dozens into other countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Jordan. March 1, 2026
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in IDF strike Iran's hardline former president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, killed in airstrike during first day of the war. March 1, 2026
