A military helicopter crashed in the United Arab Emirates, killing two soldiers, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The UAE Ministry of Defence stated that the incident occurred while the aircraft was on duty and that a technical malfunction caused the crash. The ministry confirmed that both members of the armed forces on board lost their lives.

In its statement, the Ministry of Defence described the deceased soldiers as martyrs, emphasizing that they died while performing their national duty. No further details about the location of the crash, the type of helicopter, or the specific mission were provided in the report.

Authorities have not released additional information about the investigation or possible safety measures following the accident.

Qatar has arrested 313 individuals, including foreign nationals, for allegedly sharing images and misleading information related to Iran’s recent attacks. The country’s Ministry of Interior announced the arrests on Monday, stating that those detained had recorded and distributed videos and rumors that could incite public unrest. The arrests were carried out by the Economic and Cyber Crime Department under the Criminal Investigation Division.

The crackdown comes as Iran continues drone and missile strikes across several Middle Eastern countries, targeting airports, military bases, energy facilities, and residential areas in retaliation for Israeli and U.S. attacks. Other Gulf nations have also taken similar actions. Bahrain reported four arrests on March 6 for spreading false information about Iranian attacks, while Kuwait detained three people on March 7 for mocking the situation in videos.

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have issued warnings against sharing sensitive images or unverified information, emphasizing legal consequences for such actions. Despite these warnings, visuals of missile strikes and war damage continue to circulate on social media.

Myanmar’s military junta secretly imported jet fuel from Iran in three separate shipments before the outbreak of war involving the United States and Israel, according to a report by Japan-based Nikkei Asia citing internal sources. The shipments were delivered to the Myan Oil terminal near Yangon’s Thilawa Port, previously known as Puma, which serves as a jet fuel storage facility. Documents reviewed by Nikkei showed that the supplier vessel, MV Reef, falsely declared Iraq as the fuel’s origin. The ship, capable of carrying 18,376 tons or about 146,000 barrels of fuel, was suited for Yangon’s shallow waterways.

Sources told Nikkei that the junta imported an unusually large volume of jet fuel to sustain its military operations amid the ongoing civil conflict. Former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s ex-adviser, Australian economist Sean Turnell, confirmed the Iranian fuel supply as genuine and significant. He noted that Myanmar’s foreign reserves remain strained, and rising global fuel prices following the Iran war could deplete the junta’s surplus used for purchasing weapons from Russia, leaving it without a key supplier.

The report suggests Myanmar may now need to seek alternative fuel sources as sanctions and price surges intensify.

The United States has advised its citizens to leave southeastern Turkey as tensions escalate during the ongoing conflict with Iran. The US Embassy in Ankara confirmed that the State Department has ordered the departure of non-essential staff and their families from the US Consulate in Adana, located near a key NATO base. The embassy cited security risks as the reason for the directive and issued a travel advisory urging Americans in the region to depart immediately.

According to AFP, the advisory follows recent claims by Ankara that Iran attempted to launch missiles targeting Turkish territory. The missiles were reportedly intercepted and destroyed by NATO’s air defense system before reaching their targets. The US decision reflects heightened caution over potential spillover effects from the Iran conflict and the proximity of NATO facilities in southern Turkey.

The move underscores growing security concerns in the region and signals Washington’s efforts to minimize risks to its personnel and citizens amid rising regional instability.

France has called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address the worsening situation in Lebanon. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said that Lebanon has faced intense Israeli airstrikes over the past week, resulting in about 400 deaths according to local health authorities.

Barrot stated that France has already provided around 6.9 million dollars in emergency assistance to humanitarian organizations operating in Lebanon. Additionally, preparations are underway to send 20 tons of further humanitarian aid scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. He emphasized that France is continuing discussions with Israeli authorities to prevent Lebanon from descending into chaos and to ensure a ceasefire.

The minister also mentioned that the process of disarming Hezbollah remains an important part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the region.

The European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has released images showing the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near the coast of Iran. According to the report, the carrier was positioned off the coast of Oman last Saturday before moving northwest toward the Strait of Hormuz. The images were captured and published as part of the EU satellite monitoring program.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) also shared several photos on the social media platform X, stating that the images depict the carrier’s operations at sea on the same day. The publication of these images comes amid heightened regional attention to military movements in the Gulf area.

The release of the photos highlights ongoing monitoring of naval activities in the region, though the source does not specify any official statements regarding the purpose or duration of the carrier’s deployment.

The United States has expressed frustration following an Israeli airstrike on Iranian oil storage facilities earlier this week, which caused massive fires and killed four people, according to a report by Axios on Sunday. The attack, carried out on February 28, targeted three oil depots and a refinery in and around Tehran, leading to widespread destruction and environmental hazards.

Axios reported that Israel had informed Washington in advance, claiming the sites were used to supply fuel for missile launches. However, the scale of the attack exceeded US expectations, leaving American military officials shocked. An Israeli official told Axios that Washington’s initial reaction was one of disbelief. Neither the White House nor the Israeli Defense Forces have issued any official comments on the incident.

The strike caused uncontrolled fires, thick black smoke, and reports of “acid rain” in Tehran, prompting authorities to advise residents to stay indoors. The event marks the first major disagreement between the two allies since the start of the Iran war.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has warned Iranian civilians that it cannot guarantee their safety if they are located inside or near facilities used for military purposes. In a statement posted on social media platform X on Sunday, CENTCOM said that Iran’s authorities are using densely populated civilian areas to conduct military operations. The command identified cities such as Isfahan, Shiraz, and Dezful as locations being used to launch one-way drone and ballistic missile attacks.

CENTCOM cautioned that such practices endanger civilians and that any site used for military purposes would lose its protected status and become a lawful military target under international law. The command accused Iranian authorities of knowingly putting civilian lives at risk and urged civilians to remain in their homes for safety. It also alleged that Iranian forces have carried out indiscriminate attacks on civilian airports, hotels, and residential areas, threatening the safety of innocent people across the Middle East.

The warning underscores rising tensions over Iran’s military activities and the potential humanitarian risks in densely populated areas.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced the indefinite suspension of its flights to Doha, Sharjah, Kuwait and Dammam due to the ongoing security crisis in the Middle East. The decision was confirmed in a press release signed by the airline’s General Manager of Public Relations, Bosra Islam, on Monday. The airline stated that these routes will remain closed until further notice.

According to the Civil Aviation Authority, a total of 335 international flights have been cancelled from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport since February 28, 2026, following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. Several countries, including Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan, have closed their airspace since that date, severely disrupting regional air travel.

Biman also announced that flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi will remain suspended until March 10, 2026, pending improvement in the situation and approval from relevant airport authorities. The airline said it is closely monitoring developments and will update passengers promptly through its call center.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that at least 83 children were killed and 254 injured in Lebanon within a week as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensified. The statement, published on UNICEF’s website on Monday, said that more than 10 children were killed and around 36 injured on average each day across the country.

According to UNICEF, over the past 28 months, 329 children have been killed and 1,632 injured in Lebanon. The organization described the figures as deeply alarming, highlighting the devastating impact of the conflict on children. It added that widespread displacement has forced about 700,000 people, including roughly 200,000 children, to leave their homes, adding to thousands already displaced by earlier violence.

UNICEF urged all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, particularly schools and shelters, and to comply with international humanitarian law. The agency called for immediate action to de-escalate the situation and prevent further harm to children.

Fresh waves of attacks swept across the Middle East on Monday, marking the tenth day of the Iran war. Following a joint U.S.-Israel strike on Iran, Tehran launched new assaults targeting Israel and several Gulf countries. Al Jazeera reported one Israeli fatality from Iranian rocket fire. Hours after Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran’s new Supreme Leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced new missile operations. Israel responded with airstrikes on Iranian targets, claiming to have killed senior Quds Force commanders in Beirut.

According to Reuters and CNN, explosions were heard in Tehran and Beirut, where fires broke out in a hotel. Bahrain’s main oil refinery was hit by a drone attack injuring 32 people, including a two-month-old infant. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar all reported intercepting drones or missiles near key energy facilities. Iran’s foreign ministry dismissed accusations of attacks on Turkey, Cyprus, and Azerbaijan, calling some claims staged.

Iranian officials ruled out ceasefire talks, saying mediation was meaningless under current conditions, as regional tensions continued to escalate.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has denied allegations that attacks were launched from Iranian territory toward Turkey, Cyprus, and Azerbaijan. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Baghaei said reports claiming that Iranian ammunition was fired toward those countries last week were baseless. He asserted that no attacks had been initiated from Iran against any of the mentioned nations.

Baghaei further suggested that some of the alleged attacks might have been staged. He warned that hostile parties could be attempting to create divisions between Iran and other countries by orchestrating such incidents. His remarks came amid heightened regional sensitivities and media reports citing cross-border hostilities.

The statement reflects Iran’s effort to dismiss accusations that could strain its relations with neighboring states, while also signaling concern about external attempts to provoke diplomatic friction.

China’s special envoy for Middle East affairs, Zhai Jun, visited Saudi Arabia as part of Beijing’s mediation efforts to halt the ongoing war involving Iran. During his visit, he met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and expressed China’s willingness to work with Riyadh to maintain peace and stability in the Gulf region.

Zhai described China as a good friend and partner of Saudi Arabia and voiced deep concern over the current regional tensions. He emphasized that the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of Gulf countries must not be violated and condemned any attacks targeting civilians or non-military sites. The envoy reiterated Beijing’s call for an immediate end to the ongoing military operations.

The visit underscores China’s growing diplomatic engagement in the Middle East amid escalating conflict and efforts to position itself as a mediator in regional disputes.

A Bangladeshi expatriate named Mosharraf Hossain, aged 40, from Kirtankhola village in Sakhipur upazila of Tangail, was killed in a missile attack in Saudi Arabia’s Al Kharj city on Sunday evening. The missile strike, reportedly launched by Iran, hit the camp of Al-Towaik Baladiya Company just before iftar. Mosharraf, who worked there as a cleaner, died on the spot. His cousin Zakir Hossain, also a Saudi expatriate, confirmed the incident.

Mosharraf had been working in Saudi Arabia for eight years to support his family. He left behind his wife, Kabari Akter, and two sons—Mahim, a ninth-grade student, and Mihan, a first-grader. The family last spoke with him by phone before the attack. Local MP Advocate Ahmed Azam Khan expressed condolences via video conference, promising support for the bereaved family. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abdullah Al Rony also visited the family home and said efforts were underway with the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare to repatriate the body.

Officials assured that the affected family would receive necessary assistance once the repatriation process is completed.

The United States military carried out a strike on a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Sunday, resulting in six deaths, according to US forces. The report, cited by AFP from Washington, said the boat was believed to be operated by drug traffickers, though no evidence was released to support the claim. Since similar operations began in September, more than 150 people have reportedly been killed.

General Francis Donovan, head of the US Southern Command, stated on social media that intelligence indicated the vessel was traveling along a known drug trafficking route in the eastern Pacific. However, the operations have drawn criticism, with some describing them as extrajudicial killings. Families and some governments have claimed that certain victims were fishermen.

The Trump administration has described its campaign as a war against what it calls “narco-terrorists” active in Latin America. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said last Thursday that the missions to detect drug-carrying boats from South America have been so effective that finding new targets has become increasingly difficult.