US Treasury Secretary Scott Basent has warned that the largest airstrike ever on Iran will take place tonight. In an interview with Fox News, he said that Iran’s missile launch centers and missile production factories would be the main targets, adding that the attacks aim to render these facilities significantly inoperative. Basent also accused Tehran of attempting to create economic chaos through its control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, a major attack has already struck Mehrabad, one of Iran’s busiest airports. Social media videos showed burning aircraft and thick plumes of smoke rising from the site. Satellite images taken on Friday reportedly showed several aircraft stationed at the airport before the strike.

The developments come as tensions rise across the Middle East, with reports suggesting that US and Israeli forces have identified thousands of civilian sites in Iran as potential targets.

Saudi Arabia’s defense forces intercepted six drones aimed at an oil field and a ballistic missile targeting an air base, according to a statement from the country’s defense ministry spokesperson posted on social media platform X. The incident occurred in the southern desert region known as the Empty Quarter, where the Shaibah oil field is located.

The Shaibah field, operated by Saudi Aramco, produces about one million barrels of oil per day. The ballistic missile was reportedly heading toward Prince Sultan Air Base, which had been used by the United States Air Force as part of preparations for potential operations involving Iran. The ministry did not report any damage or casualties from the attempted attacks.

The report, citing BBC as its source, comes amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran and Western military activities in the Middle East.

A major attack struck Mehrabad Airport, one of Iran’s busiest airports, on Friday. Videos circulating on social media showed planes on fire and thick plumes of smoke rising from the site. Satellite images taken the same day showed several aircraft positioned at the airport. Iranian state media confirmed that parts of the airport were hit, though it remained unclear which sections were affected. Eyewitnesses described the bombing as intense.

The incident occurred shortly after Israel’s military announced the start of a new round of large-scale airstrikes on Iran. Earlier, on March 4, Israel had also targeted the same airport, claiming the strikes aimed to destroy defense and detection systems that posed a threat to its air force, including facilities linked to helicopter production.

The renewed attacks have raised concerns about escalating hostilities between the two countries, with regional and international observers warning of potential wider instability in the Middle East.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced full readiness for a long-term war amid escalating regional conflict. Spokesperson Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Nayini said Iran is prepared for extended confrontation and will soon deploy advanced weapons not yet used in the conflict. The statement follows continued Iranian missile strikes on Israel, including attacks on Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport, and a reported strike on the Israeli embassy in Bahrain’s capital, Manama.

The United States and Israel have maintained heavy bombardments on Iranian targets, destroying missile launchers and defense systems. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated that the scale of attacks on Iran will increase dramatically, while President Donald Trump ruled out sending ground troops but vowed to continue air operations. Iran’s Red Crescent reported over 1,300 deaths and thousands of damaged civilian structures since the joint assaults began. Meanwhile, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned the war as a grave mistake.

Energy markets reacted sharply, with Qatar’s energy minister warning that oil prices could exceed $150 per barrel, threatening global economic stability.

U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted that Cuba could be Washington’s next major focus following recent military actions in Iran and Venezuela. Speaking at the White House while hosting Inter Miami football club, Trump praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his work on Cuba and said the administration had tightened sanctions to further pressure the island’s struggling economy. He suggested that the fall of Cuba’s communist government, established after the 1959 revolution, may be imminent, describing it as part of a broader U.S. strategy to weaken adversarial regimes through sanctions and political pressure.

Cuba is facing severe energy shortages, worsened after the U.S. halted Venezuelan oil exports to the island. The United Nations and the Pan American Health Organization have described the situation as a humanitarian and socio-economic crisis, with widespread power outages affecting hospitals, water supply, and food distribution. Recent diplomatic tensions have also escalated, as Ecuador expelled Cuba’s ambassador and several Latin American countries ended medical cooperation agreements under apparent U.S. influence.

Trump is scheduled to meet right-wing Latin American leaders at his Mar-a-Lago resort to discuss regional developments, signaling continued U.S. engagement in reshaping alliances across the hemisphere.

Iran has been carrying out continuous missile strikes across various regions of Israel, according to the report. Analysts suggest the objective is to strain Israel’s air defense network and gradually deplete its missile interception capacity. In recent hours, air raid sirens have sounded multiple times in Beersheba, a southern city in the Negev desert, as well as in northern parts of the country.

Experts believe Iran’s strategy is to keep Israel’s defense systems under constant pressure by forcing them to respond to simultaneous attacks in multiple areas. This approach is reportedly causing Israel’s interceptor stockpiles to be used up quickly, which analysts interpret as part of Iran’s broader plan to weaken Israel’s defensive readiness.

The report also notes that Iran seeks to demonstrate to the world that its military capabilities remain intact despite a week of sustained air and missile attacks by the United States and Israel. Analysts indicate that Iran continues to possess the capacity to strike Israel and other regional targets, using the current conflict to showcase its resilience.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei has criticized the United Nations for its response to recent attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. In a message posted on social media platform X, he accused both countries of carrying out an “unprovoked aggression” against Iran and called on UN Secretary-General António Guterres to fulfill the organization’s legal and moral responsibilities.

Baghaei stated that the ongoing conflict poses a major threat not only to the Middle East but also to the global economy. He urged the international community to pay attention to civilian casualties in Iran, claiming that in the past week, attacks by the US and Israel in the city of Minab killed many civilians, including 165 children and school staff.

According to the report, there was no immediate response from the United States or Israel regarding Iran’s allegations.

An Iranian military spokesperson stated that the country has no plans to close the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. However, he acknowledged that ship traffic through the waterway has significantly decreased due to the ongoing war. The statement was reported on March 7, 2026.

The spokesperson clarified that Iran will not obstruct any vessel seeking to pass through the strait but emphasized that each ship must take responsibility for its own security. At the same time, he issued a stern warning that any ship belonging to what he described as a Zionist state, referring to Israel, or to the United States would be treated as a target if it attempted to cross the strait.

The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions and reduced maritime activity, underscoring the strategic sensitivity of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.

A group of 660 Sunni Muslim clerics from Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province have issued a joint statement calling for jihad against the United States and Israel. The statement, reported on March 6 by Pars Today, expressed support for Iran’s armed forces and conveyed condolences over the martyrdom of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

The clerics praised Khamenei’s lifelong efforts to uphold truth, defend Islam, and stand with oppressed people, describing him as having attained martyrdom and divine proximity. They emphasized that the current aggression by Israel and the United States represents an attack not on a specific nation or territory but on Islam and the entire Muslim community.

The statement further described resistance to such aggression as both a historical and religious duty for scholars, thinkers, and freedom-seeking Muslims worldwide.

India has provided shelter to the Iranian warship IRIS Lavan and its 183 sailors after the vessel sent a distress signal on February 28 due to technical problems. The incident occurred on the same day that U.S. and Israeli military operations began. According to the Indian government, the ship requested permission to dock in Kochi on February 28, received approval on March 1, and has been stationed there since March 4. Officials confirmed that accommodation and food have been arranged for the crew in Kochi.

The development comes as India faces criticism this week following reports that another Iranian ship, IRIS Dena, was struck by a U.S. submarine torpedo, killing more than 80 sailors, rescuing 32, and leaving over a hundred missing. India has not yet commented directly on that attack. The government stated that its decision to host IRIS Lavan was based on humanitarian grounds and the safety of the sailors.

The situation underscores India's delicate position amid escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions in the region.

Iranian Kurdish rebel groups based in northern Iraq have stated they are not planning any immediate cross-border attacks into Iran. However, they declared readiness to join a potential US-led ground operation should such an offensive begin. Officials from the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) told AP that their forces would fight alongside coalition troops if a ground campaign starts, though they prefer Kurdish groups not to lead such operations.

PAK official Khalil Naderi said some of their armed members are already inside Iran and could participate in a possible uprising if conditions arise. He added that Kurdish groups maintain contact with the United States and Israel but have not received any military or material support. The statement follows reports suggesting Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq were preparing for cross-border military action.

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq clarified that its territory will not be used as a base for attacks against Iran and expressed opposition to any escalation. Analysts noted that Kurdish regions have become renewed flashpoints amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran tensions.

Germany has withdrawn additional troops from the Middle East as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its seventh day. The German military said the decision was made due to increasing security risks in the region. A spokesperson told Reuters that part of the Bundeswehr contingent deployed under the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon is being relocated for safety reasons.

Earlier, Germany had already reduced its military presence in Erbil, northern Iraq. According to German media outlet RND, troops stationed in Bahrain have returned home, and preparations are underway to withdraw personnel from Kuwait. Some soldiers and officials from the German embassy in Baghdad have been moved to Jordan for security reasons, though the Foreign Ministry has not commented on the matter.

Currently, around 500 German troops remain deployed across several Middle Eastern countries, mainly in Iraq and Jordan. However, worsening security conditions have prompted Germany to scale back its presence and withdraw forces from certain bases.

Iran is moving away from its long-standing strategy of protecting its missile arsenal in underground bunkers, a plan known as the 'missile city' approach. The shift comes days after the United States and Israel launched unilateral military operations, during which Iranian underground missile bases have been repeatedly targeted. According to reports, satellite images show destroyed missiles and launchers near the entrances of several bunkers hit by airstrikes around Shiraz, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Kermanshah.

Analysts cited in the reports suggest that Iran’s reliance on underground missile silos has become less effective due to technical difficulties in reusing them. Before the conflict began, Iran reportedly dispersed some of its missiles and mobile launchers to reduce vulnerability. US and Israeli officials say ballistic missile and drone launches from Tehran have decreased since the attacks began, possibly indicating Iran’s effort to conserve its arsenal for a prolonged conflict.

Estimates of Iran’s missile stockpile vary, with figures ranging from 2,500 to 6,000 missiles before the war, reflecting uncertainty about its current capacity.

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka has canceled 245 flights between February 28 and March 6, 2026, following temporary airspace closures in several Middle Eastern countries. The closures were triggered by retaliatory attacks involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. On Friday alone, 33 flights were canceled, according to airport authorities.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) reported that flight cancellations began on February 28, with 23 flights canceled that day, followed by 40 on March 1, 46 on March 2, 39 on March 3, 28 on March 4, and 36 on March 5. The affected flights included routes operated by Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai, US-Bangla Airlines, Gulf Air, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and Emirates.

Authorities have not indicated when normal flight operations will resume, as the situation depends on developments in Middle Eastern airspace restrictions.

The Washington Post has reported that Russia is allegedly providing Iran with intelligence on the locations of US ships, aircraft, and radar systems in the Middle East. The information, reportedly shared by informed sources, is said to be aiding Tehran in carrying out attacks against US forces. While Moscow has condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it has otherwise maintained a largely silent stance in the conflict, despite being a close ally of Tehran.

According to the report, Russia’s actions amount to indirect involvement in the war, even though it has not taken part directly. The same sources indicated that China is not offering similar support to Iran. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Iran has not requested weapons from Russia and that Moscow’s position toward Tehran remains unchanged.

Moscow has not issued any official comment on the allegations of intelligence sharing, leaving uncertainty over the extent of its involvement in the conflict.