The world continues to reel from the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, with China weighing in on reports that Iran is purchasing missiles from China. In a recent statement, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed the reports, condemning baseless speculations and emphasizing that China was not informed of the US military operations.
China’s stance comes as the international community tries to make sense of the rapidly unfolding events. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have reportedly spoken on the phone, while airlines have begun operating temporary flights to rescue stranded passengers in Abu Dhabi. The operation is expected to resume on March 4.
US Special Envoy for Iran Brian Hook said that the US mission in Iran is to get Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions, while Iranian TV reported that Supreme Leader’s wife, Masoumeh Bagherzadeh, was severely injured in the US attack. Saudi Arabia’s embassy stated that the kingdom has always supported diplomatic efforts to reach a reliable agreement with Iran.
Reports are emerging that the historic Golestan Palace in Tehran suffered damage in the recent US and Israeli airstrikes. In a related development, several Afghan Taliban officials have reportedly relocated to Bamiyan province due to concerns of Pakistani aerial attacks.
In Vienna, a protest was held by the Hands of Iran community in the Stadt park, condemning the US and Israeli aggression. In related news, Imran Khan’s ex-wife, Jahangir Khan, has been fined £1,000 in the UK for breaching election regulations. The UK is planning to evacuate stranded British citizens from Gulf countries following the ongoing conflict.
US President Donald Trump claimed that the UK had refused to allow the use of Diego Garcia military base for Iran airstrikes, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly expressing disappointment over the decision. In a surprise move, the US Central Command reported that three US F-15E fighter jets crashed in Kuwait due to friendly fire while targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.
A recent poll revealed that a clear majority of Americans do not support the US involvement in the conflict. The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported that 131 cities were targeted in the US and Israeli airstrikes.
The US Central Command also confirmed that three US F-15E fighter jets crashed in Kuwait due to friendly fire while targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.
In related news, the UK is planning to evacuate stranded British citizens from Gulf countries following the ongoing conflict. The Pakistani government has reportedly relocated several high-ranking officials to safe locations due to concerns of aerial attacks.
In a related statement, Jahangir Khan, the ex-wife of Imran Khan, was fined £1,000 in the UK for breaching election regulations. In related news, several members of the National Assembly have fallen ill due to the ongoing air pollution in the capital.
Meanwhile, the Afghan News Agency reported that several Afghan Taliban officials have relocated to Bamiyan province due to concerns of Pakistani aerial attacks.
In a shocking revelation, Pakistani cricketer Ahmed Shahzad called for stricter doping penalties, saying that a £500,000 fine is not sufficient.
