The United States has reportedly begun moving parts of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system and other military hardware from South Korea to the Middle East for use in its war against Iran. The move, reported this week by US media citing Pentagon officials, has raised questions about Washington’s security commitment to its East Asian allies. South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung sought to reassure the public that the country remains capable of deterring threats from North Korea, despite the redeployment of US assets. He emphasized that South Korea’s defense budget is among the world’s largest and exceeds North Korea’s GDP by 1.4 times.

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun confirmed that discussions were underway with the US on possibly redeploying Patriot missile defense systems to the Middle East, with unconfirmed reports suggesting some batteries could go to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The US Forces Korea declined to comment on specific movements for security reasons. Analysts warned that North Korea might misinterpret the relocation as a chance to test allied defenses.

Japan also faces adjustments as US naval assets based there are redirected to the Arabian Sea, prompting domestic criticism that the redeployments could weaken regional deterrence and reflect a lack of strategic planning in Washington.

According to Al Jazeera, Hezbollah launched multiple rounds of rocket attacks on Israel within minutes, coinciding with Iran’s recent missile strikes. Israel claimed that at least 100 rockets were fired jointly by Iran and Hezbollah. In response, the Israeli military instructed civilians to move to safe shelters as explosions were reported in several northern cities.

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported loud explosions and warning sirens in Kiryat Shmona and Haifa, two cities in northern Israel. The attacks marked a significant escalation in the region, linking Hezbollah’s operations from Lebanon with Iran’s direct missile involvement.

The situation has heightened security alerts across northern Israel, though the full extent of damage or casualties was not immediately clear from the initial reports.

A series of retaliatory attacks across the Middle East has left at least 12 civilians dead, most of them foreign migrant workers. The violence followed a joint U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28, prompting Iran to target American military bases and embassies in several Gulf countries. Among the victims were Pakistani driver Murib Zaman in the United Arab Emirates, Bangladeshi cleaner Mosharraf Hossain in Saudi Arabia, and an 11-year-old Iranian girl in Kuwait. Only one of the reported fatalities was a local citizen.

The Gulf region’s economies rely heavily on millions of migrant workers from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, who make up a large share of the population. Despite advanced air defense systems, Iranian missiles and drones have struck civilian infrastructure, including hotels and a water purification plant. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry confirmed a March 10 attack that killed a 29-year-old woman, while Iran maintained it was only targeting U.S. military facilities.

Low-wage migrant workers remain the most vulnerable, as their crowded housing and essential service jobs leave them exposed to missile strikes and fires with few safe evacuation options.

Residents of Dhalchar Union in Charfassion upazila of Bhola formed a human chain on March 11 demanding withdrawal of an extortion case filed against them. The case followed a clash between two groups over ownership of a foreign ship that had drifted to Char Nizam in 2022. The ship, named Alkubtan, reportedly arrived from Singapore and has since been claimed by multiple parties. Locals allege that after years of protecting the vessel, they were falsely accused of extortion and assault.

According to the report, Kazi Emdadul Haque from Dhaka claimed to have obtained the ship through a court auction and attempted to refloat it, leading to a confrontation with another group. He later filed a case accusing locals of demanding Tk 5 million in extortion and assaulting his team. Locals say they are being harassed and displaced from their homes. Police confirmed the conflict but said the situation is under control and that they are acting under court orders.

The dispute remains unresolved as both sides maintain their claims of legal ownership and wrongdoing.

Iran has launched what it calls its most intense and heavy military campaign since the start of its war with the United States and Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it struck multiple US and Israeli installations across the Middle East, including bases in Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, as well as military sites in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem. The attacks also targeted oil infrastructure and shipping routes, with Iran claiming to have effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route.

Footage released by Iranian state media showed missile launches, while several Gulf states reported intercepting drones and missiles. Explosions were reported near Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport following Israeli airstrikes. The Red Crescent Society said nearly 20,000 civilian buildings in Iran have been damaged by joint US-Israeli attacks. Meanwhile, the EU imposed sanctions on 19 Iranian officials and entities over alleged human rights violations.

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was reported safe after being injured earlier in the conflict. The US may use Romanian bases for operations against Iran, as approved by Romania’s parliament and NATO defense councils.

Police in Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar, rescued a 17-year-old named Mohammad Parvez within 16 hours of his abduction, following instructions from Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. The rescue took place around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Parvez, son of Manjur Alam from Harbang Union, was abducted while traveling home from his workplace in Amirabad, Lohagara. The incident occurred in the Ajinagar area of Chakaria.

According to family sources, the kidnappers called Parvez’s father from a specific mobile number and demanded ransom, prompting the family to alert law enforcement. Police launched an immediate operation under the minister’s directive. Chakaria Police Station Officer-in-Charge Monir Hossain confirmed that the abductors, part of an organized gang, took Parvez to a remote hilly area in Dulhazara. When police intensified their search, the kidnappers abandoned the boy and fled.

Parvez was safely returned to his family, and police operations to identify and arrest the abductors are ongoing, according to the Chakaria police official.

U.S. President Donald Trump told the American news outlet Axios that the ongoing war would end soon, adding that there is little left to strike in Iran. According to Axios, Trump stated that the conflict would end whenever he decided it should. The remarks were made amid continuing U.S.-Israeli military operations in Iran.

The joint offensive began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iranian targets. However, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said last Wednesday that the war would continue without any set timeframe. Citing Reuters and The Times of Israel, Katz emphasized that the campaign would persist until all objectives of the joint U.S.-Israeli operation were achieved.

The situation reflects differing tones between Washington and Tel Aviv regarding the duration of the conflict, as both sides continue their coordinated military actions in the region.

Iran has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming World Cup, citing security concerns following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and the ongoing war between the two countries. The decision was confirmed by Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Ahmad Daneyamali, on state television, according to a WPDE News report. He stated that the Iranian team would not be safe in the United States and described the situation as untenable after two wars and thousands of deaths within months.

The conflict between Iran and the United States has intensified since the killing of Khamenei, with Tehran declaring that playing on American soil is both unsafe and unacceptable. In response, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he had spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump, who assured that Iran’s team would be welcome if it chose to participate. Infantino emphasized the importance of global unity through football and thanked Trump for his stance.

The situation underscores the intersection of global politics and sports, with FIFA calling for unity despite escalating geopolitical tensions.

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen met with Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo in Dhaka, where both sides discussed strengthening cooperation on environmental protection, forest management, and climate change mitigation. The meeting, held at the Forest Department in Agargaon, emphasized green development, technology exchange, pollution control, and eco-friendly infrastructure.

Minister Mintoo outlined Bangladesh’s initiatives to combat air, water, and noise pollution and sought continued Chinese support for climate-resilient development. He also highlighted government programs such as family and farmer cards, interest-free loans, tree plantation, canal excavation, and women’s empowerment. The minister announced a target to plant 250 million trees over five years, starting nationwide in May following a detailed plan to be finalized in April.

Ambassador Yao reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s environmental and sustainable development goals and expressed interest in joint projects, including tackling air pollution in Dhaka. Officials also discussed waste-to-energy initiatives under the Aminbazar Landfill modernization project, with both sides seeing potential for deeper technological cooperation.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States' mission in Iran is not yet finished. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, he was asked how long the war in Iran would continue. Trump replied that it would take more time and that the administration was assessing how to bring it to an end. He claimed that Iran had lost its navy and air force, lacked air defense systems and radar, and that most of its leadership had been killed.

Trump further asserted that the United States had struck Iran in a way no country had ever been hit before, emphasizing that the mission remained incomplete. His remarks were reported by the BBC and reflect Washington’s ongoing military engagement with Tehran.

The statement underscores continued U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict, with no clear timeline for resolution as of now.

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned law enforcement agencies in California that Iran may be planning a drone attack on the US west coast in retaliation for American military actions. According to an alert obtained by ABC News, the warning, issued in late February, said Iran had expressed intent to launch a surprise strike using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel if the United States initiated operations against it. The alert did not specify timing, targets, or attackers.

The warning comes as former President Donald Trump’s administration continues aggressive military operations against Iran, while Tehran has responded with drone attacks across parts of the Middle East. Both the FBI’s Los Angeles office and the White House declined to comment on the matter.

US intelligence agencies have also raised concerns about Mexican drug cartels developing drone capabilities that could threaten US security forces. Former Homeland Security intelligence chief John Cohen said potential attacks could come from both the Pacific and the Mexican border, underscoring the importance of the FBI’s alert for state and local preparedness.

Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as more than 750,000 people have been displaced within 12 days due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. The displacement surge followed military operations launched by the United States and Israel against Iran and its allies. According to NBC News, citing Lebanese government data, most of those displaced are from southern Lebanon, where continuous Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders have forced residents to flee.

Imran Riza, the United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Lebanon, described the pace of displacement as unprecedented, noting that over 100,000 new displacements were registered between Monday and Tuesday alone. In Beirut, schools and educational institutions have been converted into temporary shelters for families escaping the violence in the south.

Analysts warn that if the conflict continues, Lebanon could face an even deeper humanitarian crisis as the number of displaced people rises sharply.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued detailed instructions for guest entry and vehicle parking ahead of the first session of the 13th National Parliament, scheduled to be held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Thursday. The directives were announced in a press release signed by Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman of DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division on Wednesday night.

According to the notice, three gates of the Parliament complex—Manipuripara Gate (No. 6), Bakultala Gate (No. 12), and Asad Gate (No. 1)—will remain open for invited guests. To reduce traffic congestion, guests have been advised to use Bakultala and Asad gates instead of Manipuripara Gate. Vehicles with Padma, Meghna, Jamuna, and Shapla stickers may park inside the Parliament premises, while those with Bakul, Shimul, and Shiuli stickers must park at the old trade fair ground. Media vehicles are instructed to park in a single line on the main road of Manik Mia Avenue.

Guests are requested to disembark at Tunnel Road before entering the Parliament building and to minimize time spent there, with drivers and companions asked not to leave their vehicles.

Iran has rejected the United States’ claim that its missile capabilities have been destroyed. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated on social media platform X that the initial large-scale missile attacks were intended to blind enemy radar and defense systems. He added that Iran can now strike any target with greater precision using fewer missiles.

Earlier, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had asserted that Operation Epic Fury was systematically destroying Iran’s missile stockpiles and production centers. Ghalibaf’s statement directly refuted that claim, emphasizing that Iran’s missile program remains functional and effective.

The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington amid broader regional hostilities involving Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Dhaka Bar Association General Secretary Advocate Syed Nazrul Islam stated that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has given journalists genuine freedom to report truthfully. He made the remarks on Wednesday, March 11, during an iftar gathering of the Court Reporters Unity (CRU) held at the Dhaka Judicial Court. Nazrul Islam praised journalists for their courage during previous authoritarian periods when press freedom was restricted and urged them to continue honest reporting.

He expressed gratitude to CRU members for their integrity and bravery, assuring that the Dhaka Bar and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) would continue to support them. BNP Central Assistant Law Affairs Secretary Syed Zainul Abedin Mezbah emphasized that journalists’ unity strengthens their ability to resist injustice and acknowledged the CRU’s role in exposing truth during oppressive times.

Additional Public Prosecutor Muhammad Shamsuddoha Suman highlighted the importance of court reporters in informing the public about judicial proceedings and ensuring transparency. The event was chaired by CRU President Liton Mahmud and attended by journalists and legal professionals.