Iran’s Supreme Leader faces a direct role in the selection process, as per US President Donald Trump’s statement. The US President revealed that they have no other options but to attack Iran, as they are more serious about war with Iran. In a media conference in Washington, Donald Trump stated that they have destroyed Iran’s missile and drone capabilities, and will ensure that the future Iranian leadership does not pose a threat to the US and Israel.
The US President also claimed that Iran called for a deal but it was too late, and they are appealing to Iranian diplomats to seek asylum. Donald Trump stated that the world’s Iranian diplomats should help form a new and better Iran, with the US’ assistance.
In another development, Indonesian President warned that they will withdraw from the peace board proposed by US President Trump if it does not benefit Palestinians. Following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, some Indian TV channels have been airing fake videos and old footage. Indonesia has offered to mediate the Iran-Israel-US conflict, and has announced the support of Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
A Lebanese media outlet reported that Israeli warplanes targeted a three-story building in the Al-Aqaba neighborhood, which belonged to a retired Lebanese military officer, Youssef Reda Ramli. The attack resulted in the complete destruction of the building.
Iran claimed that it had targeted the Israeli embassy in Manama, the capital of Bahrain. Meanwhile, a fire broke out at a US military base in Kuwait after an attack. Following the failure of the US to open the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices surged by 9% on the first day.
The Israeli military announced that a senior Iranian commander was targeted in an airstrike in Tehran. The conflict has put pressure on the budgets and economies of Gulf states. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar may be forced to cancel their investment promises worth billions of dollars in the US.
Russia has provided Iran with information on the positions of US warships and aircraft, with officials claiming that 112 drones were detected, 109 were destroyed in the air, and 3 crashed in the United Arab Emirates. Israel announced the resumption of flights for foreign nationals on March 8.
In a surprising turn of events, the 2026 primary elections in Texas have left political observers stunned. Not only did the voter turnout reach historic levels, but the results of several key contests have sparked a new debate on whether Texas will become a competitive or even Democratic state in the future.
Reports indicate that the son of Israel’s Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, was injured in the clashes near the Lebanese border. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed to have launched a new wave of attacks on US and Israeli targets using advanced missiles.
Iranian Parliament Speaker, Dr. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, claimed that the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln had retreated from the battlefield. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have shot down an Israeli drone, the Hermes, over the city of Isfahan.
Russia has provided Iran with information on the positions of US warships and aircraft, with officials claiming that 112 drones were detected, 109 were destroyed in the air, and 3 crashed in the United Arab Emirates.
In a separate development, the UK has offered to pay £5,000 to 150 families to voluntarily leave the country. The UK’s Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has been accused of prioritizing British taxpayers over the country’s asylum seekers.
