Iran claims missile strike on USS Abraham Lincoln — US calls it a 'lie’
Mar 01, 2026, at 09:53 pm
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have claimed they attacked the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf, amid confirmation of the killing of Iranian Supreme Commander Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
UAE under fire: 3 dead, 58 injured after Iran launches massive attack following Israel-US strikes
Mar 01, 2026, at 08:58 pm
UAE's Ministry of Defence on Sunday confirmed that three people were killed and 58 others suffered minor injuries since Iran began retaliatory attacks in the country following the operation conducted
Israel: Nine lives lost after Iran missiles tear through Beit Shemesh neighbourhood
Mar 01, 2026, at 08:08 pm
At least nine people died after Iranian missiles targeted the Beit Shemesh region in Israel on Sunday, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the country since the escalation of tension in the Middle East.
Bahrain's Crowne Plaza hit in attack, US asks citizens to avoid hotels
Mar 01, 2026, at 06:29 pm
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior on Sunday said the Crowne Plaza, a prominent five-star hotel complex in Manama, was targeted amid Iran’s retaliatory actions.
Who is Ayatollah Alireza Arafi? Iran names new Iranian Supreme Leader following Khamenei's death
Mar 01, 2026, at 05:12 pm
Iran has appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to its interim leadership council, just hours after officially announcing the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Tehran under fire: Israel launches fresh strikes hours after Khamenei’s killing
Mar 01, 2026, at 04:29 pm
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday announced it had launched fresh strikes on targets belonging to what it described as the “Iranian terror regime” in the heart of Tehran.
Outrage in Pakistan: Protesters breach US Consulate in Karachi after Khamenei's killing, 9 dead
Mar 01, 2026, at 03:16 pm
At least nine people died and 20 others were injured after protests erupted near the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, on Sunday over the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to media reports.
Mar 01, 2026, at 02:03 pm
The viral girl, who was seen relighting her cigarette with a flaming picture of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has 'cheered' the death of Iran's Supreme Leader.
Mar 01, 2026, at 01:42 pm
A video circulating online shows an explosion followed by thick black smoke rising near the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, as Iran launched retaliatory attacks in response to US and Israeli strikes.
Mar 01, 2026, at 12:54 pm
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in his office early Saturday during coordinated US-Israeli air strikes, Iranian state media confirmed, marking a dramatic escalation in hostilities and plunging the region into uncertainty.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed; region braces for all-out war
Mar 01, 2026, at 12:22 pm
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in coordinated US-Israeli strikes aimed at toppling the Islamic Republic, US President Donald Trump said, declaring the operation a turning point for Iran and the region.
Ali Khamenei (1939–2026): Iran’s Supreme Leader who ruled with an iron grip
Mar 01, 2026, at 11:27 am
Ali Khamenei, Iran’s longest-serving Supreme Leader and the country’s most powerful political and religious authority for over three decades, has died, closing a defining chapter in the Islamic Republic’s history.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vow retaliation after death of Supreme Leader Khamenei
Mar 01, 2026, at 10:51 am
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on Sunday vowed sweeping retaliation against the United States and Israel after state television confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that American forces had killed the 86-year-old cleric, media reports said.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei reported dead by Israel; Tehran denies claims
Mar 01, 2026, at 04:09 am
Israeli officials say Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint military strike, but Iranian authorities deny the claim, leaving his fate unconfirmed as regional tensions escalate.
Canada backs US action to stop Iran from developing nuclear arms
Mar 01, 2026, at 03:11 am
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Foreign Minister Anita Anand in a joint statement on Saturday said that Canada supports efforts by the United States to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapon.
Dubai airport shuts down, Burj Khalifa evacuated amid Iran missile strikes across Gulf
Feb 28, 2026, at 09:42 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest international aviation hub, has suspended all flight operations indefinitely after a wave of Iranian missile strikes rocked Gulf Arab states on Saturday.
Where is Khamenei? First photo of US-Israel strike on Iran's supreme leader's compound emerges
Feb 28, 2026, at 08:47 pm
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was among the intended targets of joint Israeli-US strikes on Tehran on Saturday, according to reports citing Israel’s public broadcaster.
Gulf on Edge: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh targeted by Iran after US-Israeli strikes
Feb 28, 2026, at 07:03 pm
Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar on Saturday in retaliation for joint strikes carried out on its territory by Israel and the United States, sharply escalating tensions across the Middle East.
IRGC Chief Mohammad Pakpour killed in US-Israel strikes: Reports
Feb 28, 2026, at 05:34 pm
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Pakpour is believed to been killed in Israeli- and U.S.-conducted strikes in Iran, according to media reports.
Feb 28, 2026, at 04:07 pm
Iran has launched its first wave of missile and drone strikes following U.S. and Israeli military operations against the country, significantly escalating tensions across the Middle East.
'Historic leadership': Netanyahu praises Trump as US–Israel launch Operation Lion’s Roar on Iran
Feb 28, 2026, at 03:51 pm
Washington DC/Tehran/IBNS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked US President Donald Trump after the United States and Israel launched a joint military strike on Iran on Saturday morning, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Afghanistan claims capture of Pakistani pilot after jet crash; Pakistan denies
Feb 28, 2026, at 03:20 pm
Jalalabad/IBNS: Afghanistan on Saturday claimed it had captured a Pakistani pilot after a jet crashed in Jalalabad, according to media reports.
Middle East on edge: Iran shuts airspace after massive strikes on its cities
Feb 28, 2026, at 02:49 pm
Iran has shut down its airspace for civilian flights following joint “pre-emptive strikes” by Israel and the United States on Tehran, sharply escalating tensions in the region.
Explosions rock Tehran: India issues safety advisory for its citizens
Feb 28, 2026, at 02:15 pm
The Indian Embassy in Iran issued an advisory for its citizens, directing them to exercise 'utmost caution' and remain vigilant amid rising tensions following Israeli strikes on Iran.
Feb 28, 2026, at 02:03 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Iran’s military, warning it to surrender or “face certain death,” as he confirmed the United States’ involvement in ongoing strikes on the country.
Trump confirms US role as Israel launches major strike on Iran
Feb 28, 2026, at 01:40 pm
Tehran/IBNS: Israel and the United States jointly launched a “pre-emptive strike” on Iran early Saturday morning, marking a sharp escalation in tensions in the Middle East, media reports said.
Israel launches ‘pre-emptive strike’ on Iran; explosions rock Tehran
Feb 28, 2026, at 12:52 pm
Tehran/IBNS: Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz said the country launched a “pre-emptive strike” on Iran early Saturday morning, media reports said.
Feb 28, 2026, at 09:24 am
US President Donald Trump has praised his relationship with Pakistan and commended the country’s leadership amid escalating tensions between Islamabad and Kabul.
Canadian real estate slumps as Bank of Canada holds key rate steady
Feb 28, 2026, at 03:31 am
Toronto: Canada’s housing market opened 2026 on a sobering note, with home sales and prices declining even as the Bank of Canada maintained its benchmark interest rate, underscoring persistent weakness across the real estate sector.
Canada's Mark Carney arrives in India to reset ties, boost economic partnership
Feb 28, 2026, at 02:12 am
Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday to begin a four-day official visit aimed at reviving economic ties and stabilising diplomatic relations with India following months of strain under the Trudeau government.