Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced that 193 children have been killed in recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran. The youngest victim was an eight-month-old girl, and a four-month-old child was reported injured. Mohajerani presented the figures during a press briefing in front of a board displaying photos of the deceased children, according to Iran’s state news agency Mehr News.

She also reported that 11 healthcare workers were killed in the attacks, while four ambulances and one rescue helicopter were completely destroyed. The Iranian government described the strikes as serious violations of international human rights and the laws of war.

The statement underscores Tehran’s position that the assaults have targeted civilian and medical infrastructure, intensifying its accusations against Washington and Tel Aviv for breaching humanitarian norms.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Iran that the violation of Turkish airspace cannot be justified under any circumstances. During a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Erdogan said that attacks on regional countries are helping no one and emphasized that Turkey is working to open diplomatic channels to end ongoing conflicts.

Erdogan reiterated his position during a cabinet meeting, stating that despite Turkey’s sincere warnings, provocative actions are being taken that endanger the friendship between the two nations. His comments followed an incident in which NATO’s air defense system shot down a second Iranian ballistic missile that entered Turkish airspace on Monday night.

Turkey, which has the second-largest army in NATO and a 500-year stable border with Iran, maintains unusually close contact with Tehran compared to other NATO members. Erdogan has also sought to position himself as a mediator in crises such as those in Ukraine and Gaza.

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has reported that thousands of Afghan nationals are returning to Afghanistan from Iran each day as the country faces ongoing US-Israel attacks. In an interview with Al Jazeera from the Afghanistan-Iran border, UNHCR’s Afghanistan representative Arafat Jamal said approximately 2,000 Afghans are crossing the border daily to return home.

Jamal explained that many of those leaving cited the war situation in Iran as their main reason for departure, though no targeted problems against Afghans have been reported so far. Since the beginning of the year, around 110,000 Afghans have left Iran, including long-term residents and migrant workers. He added that fear of potential bombings, economic weakness, and job shortages are also driving factors behind the mass return.

Jamal cautioned that many of these returnees are “fleeing one war only to return to another,” as Afghanistan currently faces heightened tensions with neighboring Pakistan. He noted that for many, there are no good options available.

The United States Embassy in Beirut has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible, citing escalating security risks. In a security alert issued on Tuesday morning, the embassy advised those who feel safe to consider departing via Middle East Airlines flights from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport. For those unable to leave, the embassy recommended seeking safe shelter.

The advisory follows a week of continuous Israeli bombardment across Beirut and southern Lebanon. Israel has stated that its operations target Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have also instructed residents of southern Lebanon to evacuate urgently due to ongoing airstrikes. IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee said Israel is taking strict measures against Hezbollah activities south of the Litani River.

According to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health, 486 people have been killed since the start of the Israeli offensive earlier this month, as reported by BBC Bangla.

Syria’s government has accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of launching missiles from Lebanon into Syrian territory overnight. According to Syria’s state news agency SANA, citing a military official, the missiles struck near the town of Serghaya, west of Damascus. The Syrian army claimed Hezbollah targeted Syrian military positions and said it had observed Hezbollah reinforcing its presence along the Syria-Lebanon border.

SANA reported that the Syrian Arab Army warned it would not tolerate any attacks directed at Syria. The incident comes amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which intensified after Hezbollah attacked Israel last week in retaliation for a U.S.-Israeli strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Recent days have seen clashes in eastern Lebanon and Israeli strikes across the country, including in Beirut.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Hezbollah of leading the country toward destruction, while a parliamentary leader stated that resistance was their only option, reflecting deep divisions within Lebanon over the conflict’s direction.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of severe consequences if Iran obstructs oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Middle East. In an online statement on March 10, 2026, Trump said that any Iranian move to halt oil flow would be met with a response twenty times harsher than any previous U.S. action. He added that the United States could strike targets that would make it nearly impossible for Iran to rebuild as a functioning state. Trump cautioned that such a scenario would bring 'death, fire and destruction,' though he expressed hope that it would not occur.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime route through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passes. Ongoing conflict in the region has already reduced shipping activity through the strait, leading to a sharp rise in global oil prices, according to the report.

The statement underscores the escalating geopolitical risks surrounding energy security and trade routes in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump told CBS News that his administration is considering taking control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The waterway, through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes, has become a focal point of tension following the outbreak of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran ten days ago. Trump said the strait remains open for now, but the White House is thinking about securing it and could take various actions there.

Since the conflict began, commercial shipping through the strait has largely come to a halt. Iran has not yet closed the passage but has warned that it would attack any US or Israeli oil tanker attempting to transit the route. The situation underscores the growing risks to global energy transport and regional stability as hostilities continue.

The US consideration of direct control over the strait could further escalate tensions with Iran, though no specific timeline or operational details were disclosed.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has escalated its counterattacks, describing the latest phase as the 33rd stage of “Operation Promise IV.” The country announced plans to deploy its heaviest missiles, weighing around one ton or more, against Israel and other designated targets.

According to Iran’s deputy foreign minister, China, France, and Russia have formally reached out regarding a possible ceasefire. However, he did not disclose details of any specific proposals. The deputy minister made clear that Iran will not return to the negotiation table unless it receives guarantees that current or future acts of aggression, similar to those seen in June, will not recur.

The statements underscore Iran’s firm stance amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing international diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that Tehran will determine when the ongoing war ends, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that the conflict with Iran could end soon. The IRGC emphasized that the balance of power and the region’s future are now under Iran’s control.

Trump earlier said the conflict with Iran might be short-lived but warned that if Iran’s leadership transition disrupts global oil supplies, tensions could escalate. Hours later, he posted on social media that if Iran blocks oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, the United States would retaliate with force twenty times stronger than before.

The IRGC’s statement underscores Tehran’s defiance and its claim of controlling the regional situation, rejecting the notion that Washington could dictate the war’s conclusion.

Iran’s state news agency Mehr has alleged that the United States carried out a missile strike targeting a school in the central city of Khomein. According to the report, the missile hit the Dr. Hafez Khomeini School, damaging several nearby residential houses. No casualties were immediately reported following the incident.

The report noted that this follows an earlier alleged U.S. missile attack on a girls’ school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, where at least 170 people, mostly teenage students, were reported killed. The recent incidents have drawn growing concern from the international community, with calls intensifying for an impartial investigation into the attacks.

The situation has heightened tensions surrounding U.S.–Iran relations, as international observers continue to urge transparency and accountability in assessing the reported strikes.

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that the United States has not contacted Taiwan regarding any transfer of weapons to the Middle East. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Koo clarified that despite the ongoing US-Iran war, Washington has not asked Taiwan to deploy or use any US-made military equipment it possesses.

He added that any potential deployment of US-manufactured weapons from Taiwan to another region would only occur following an official request from the United States. Meanwhile, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said last Friday that discussions are underway between the US and South Korean militaries about relocating some Patriot missile defense systems from South Korea to the Middle East for use in the conflict against Iran.

According to South Korean government sources cited by local media, preparations are being made to send these Patriot systems, with heavy US military transport aircraft already arriving in South Korea to facilitate the transfer.

The United Arab Emirates reported that its Consulate General in Iraq’s Kurdistan region was struck by a drone attack. The incident caused structural damage to the facility but resulted in no casualties, according to a statement released by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs on social media platform X.

The ministry described the attack as a dangerous provocation and a threat to regional security and stability. It further stated that targeting diplomatic missions and premises constitutes a serious violation of international norms and laws. The statement did not specify where the drone was launched from.

The UAE called on local authorities in Iraq to investigate the incident and identify those responsible for the attack.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov, Putin presented several proposals aimed at achieving a swift resolution to the Iran war. The conversation also touched on the situation in Venezuela in the context of the Ukraine war and global oil markets.

During a separate meeting at the Kremlin, Putin warned that the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel has triggered a global energy crisis. He cautioned that oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz could soon come to a complete halt. Putin urged Russian oil and gas companies to take advantage of the current circumstances while emphasizing that Russia remains ready to supply energy to various countries, including those in Europe, through long-term agreements beyond political considerations.

Putin reaffirmed that Moscow will continue providing energy resources to its “trusted partners,” highlighting Russia’s position as the world’s second-largest oil exporter and holder of the largest natural gas reserves.

Iran’s senior official Kamal Kharrazi has warned that the country is prepared for a long-term war with the United States. In an exclusive interview with CNN in Tehran, Kharrazi, who serves as the foreign policy adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, suggested that Iran may continue attacks on Gulf countries to pressure them into persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw from the conflict.

Kharrazi dismissed the possibility of pursuing diplomatic solutions, asserting that the war could only end through economic pressure or military impact. His remarks came on the tenth day of the ongoing war between Iran and the U.S.-Israel alliance, signaling Tehran’s firm stance against any ceasefire or negotiation efforts.

The statement follows reports that Iran considers the U.S.-Israel war effort a failure, while neighboring Azerbaijan has sent humanitarian aid to Iran, including food and medicine.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the ongoing war with Iran is nearing its end. In an interview with CBS News on Monday, Trump stated that he believes the war is almost over, claiming Iran now lacks an effective navy, communication system, and air force. He added that Iran’s missile capabilities have also been dismantled.

Trump noted that the United States is ahead of schedule in the conflict and suggested that the war’s conclusion depends largely on his own plans. When asked if he had a message for Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump replied that he had none.

Earlier, the White House had indicated that the war could last more than a month, but it is currently in its tenth day, suggesting a faster-than-expected progression according to Trump’s remarks.