A Bangladeshi expatriate named Zahed Hossain, aged 30, died in an explosion in Kuwait’s Salmi desert area on Thursday around 11 a.m. local time. He was the son of Kamal Uddin from Ward 9 of Sandwip Municipality in Chattogram. The incident was confirmed by his colleague Lutfur Rahman, who said the explosion occurred while Zahed was working in the desert region.

According to relatives, Zahed had gone to Kuwait about two years ago on a camel-herding visa and was planning to return home soon for vacation. Kuwaiti authorities have not yet issued any official statement or details about the cause of the explosion. His death has cast a shadow of grief over his family, relatives, and the Bangladeshi expatriate community.

The lack of official information from Kuwaiti authorities leaves uncertainty about the circumstances surrounding the explosion and any potential investigation.

US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper stated that American bomber forces have carried out strikes on nearly 200 Iranian targets over the past 72 hours. He claimed that more than 30 Iranian ships were sunk during this phase of operations. Cooper added that a large Iranian drone carrier, comparable in size to a World War II aircraft carrier, was recently attacked and is currently on fire.

US President Donald Trump also asserted that Iran’s air force has been completely destroyed. Speaking at an event with Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami on Thursday, Trump said Iran is being destroyed ahead of schedule in a way never seen before.

The report, citing BBC, comes amid ongoing hostilities that have caused significant damage in Iran, including civilian infrastructure losses and casualties from US and Israeli strikes.

Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a major missile strike on Tel Aviv, Israel’s commercial hub, on Friday, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA. The report described the assault as a coordinated attack involving both missiles and drones aimed at the city center, with projectiles reportedly heading toward Tel Aviv at the time of reporting.

In addition to the strike on Israel, Iranian media reported that Iran carried out an attack on the Israeli embassy in Manama, Bahrain. The assault targeted the Financial Harbour Tower commercial complex in the Bahraini capital during the night. Air raid sirens were also heard across Kuwait, accompanied by sounds of powerful explosions, while Tehran reportedly launched attacks across much of the region, including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Most of the attacks were reportedly intercepted, though the full extent of damage or casualties was not detailed in the reports.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s air force has been completely destroyed, asserting that the country is being devastated ahead of schedule. He stated that Iran now has no air force or air defense system. Trump also claimed that the American public supports the war against Iran, though recent polling data suggests otherwise.

A joint Reuters-Ipsos survey conducted after US and Israeli forces began attacks in Iran found that 43 percent of respondents opposed the strikes, while 27 percent supported them and 29 percent were uncertain. The poll included 1,282 participants. The results indicate a divided American public opinion regarding the ongoing military operations.

The conflict has already caused significant damage in Iran, with reports of 20 deaths in Shiraz, over 3,000 civilian structures damaged, and six missile launchers destroyed according to Israeli claims.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has denied claims that the United States used Indian ports to launch attacks against Iran. The allegation was made by retired US Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor in an interview with One America News Network, where he said US forces were relying on Indian ports amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. The ministry’s fact-check division dismissed the statement as false and warned against spreading fabricated information.

The claim came amid domestic criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for its silence following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Opposition parties have used the issue to question India’s stance on the Iran conflict. Experts noted that while India and the US signed the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) in 2016, it does not automatically grant access to Indian facilities without India’s consent.

Defense analysts said India has maintained a neutral position in the Iran-US conflict. They emphasized that rejecting the claim was diplomatically significant, as India seeks to balance relations amid global tensions over the war.

Iran carried out an attack on the Israeli embassy located in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, according to Iranian media reports. The strike targeted the Financial Harbor Tower commercial complex, where the embassy was situated. Semi-official Fars News Agency confirmed the location, while Reuters reported that an Iranian drone was shot down near the complex.

The incident occurred as Tehran launched multiple attacks across the region, including in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Most of these assaults were reportedly intercepted. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense stated that its air defense systems intercepted three ballistic missiles heading toward Prince Sultan Air Base, marking the second such attack in recent days.

The attacks follow escalating hostilities in the region, with reports of previous strikes in Iran’s Shiraz and significant damage to civilian infrastructure. The situation underscores rising tensions involving Iran, Israel, and allied states across the Middle East.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that three Australian citizens were aboard a US nuclear-powered submarine involved in an attack on an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka. Speaking to Sky News, Albanese said that while Australia typically does not confirm such matters, the decision was made in the public interest following a meeting of the national security committee. He emphasized that no Australian personnel took part in offensive actions against Iran.

According to Albanese, the three Australians were present on the submarine as part of the AUKUS trilateral defense partnership to gain operational experience with allied forces. The Iranian warship was struck by torpedoes fired from the US submarine, resulting in the deaths of at least 87 Iranian sailors, according to the report.

The incident adds tension to ongoing regional hostilities, with reports of further attacks and damage to Iranian infrastructure in recent days.

A French chartered aircraft en route to the United Arab Emirates to evacuate French citizens was forced to turn back after encountering a missile threat in the region, according to France’s Transport Minister Philippe Tabaro. The Air France flight had been scheduled to bring French nationals home from the UAE, but the incident underscored the growing instability in the Middle East and the increasing difficulty of ensuring safe repatriation operations.

The development followed a missile and drone alert issued to Dubai residents last Thursday night, warning of potential Iranian attacks. Although the alert was later withdrawn, UAE authorities confirmed intercepting six missiles and more than one hundred drones launched by Iran. No casualties or serious injuries were reported, according to official statements.

The incident highlights the heightened regional tensions and the operational risks faced by evacuation missions amid ongoing hostilities involving Iran and other regional actors.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has voiced deep concern over Israel’s increased military operations in Lebanon, which have displaced thousands of people. In a post on social media platform X, Sánchez said he had spoken with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun about the overall situation in Beirut and across the country.

Sánchez assured that Spain would provide full support and humanitarian aid to the Lebanese people affected by the crisis. He also criticized the growing tensions in the Middle East, declaring that it was time to stop the destruction and war. The Spanish leader has also been at odds with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict centered on Iran.

The situation follows reports of intensified attacks in Iran and Lebanon, with significant civilian and infrastructure damage, underscoring the widening regional instability.

The United States Embassy in Kuwait City has suspended its operations, according to a statement from the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry. The ministry confirmed that no American staff members have been reported injured so far. The U.S. Department of State emphasized that the safety of American citizens abroad remains its highest priority.

The statement further advised U.S. citizens currently in Kuwait to leave the country as soon as possible using commercial or other available means if it is safe to do so. Those unable to depart were urged to take shelter in secure locations. The announcement did not specify the reason behind the suspension or the duration of the closure.

The advisory reflects heightened caution for U.S. nationals in the region, though no direct threat or incident involving embassy personnel has been reported.

Israel’s Chief of Staff of the Defense Forces, Lieutenant General Yaal Zamir, announced that the country is entering the next phase of its military operation against Iran. He stated that the campaign aims to further weaken Iran’s ruling system and military capabilities. According to Zamir, Israel and the United States have strategically isolated Iran, leaving it in an unprecedentedly weak position.

The general said Israel has been conducting uninterrupted attacks on Iran for the past six days, progressing according to plan. He confirmed that the initial phase of surprise strikes has been completed, during which Israel established air superiority and reduced the effectiveness of Iran’s ballistic missile systems. Zamir added that the next phase will focus on further dismantling Iran’s military and governance structures, hinting at undisclosed upcoming actions.

Addressing the situation in Lebanon, Zamir remarked that Hezbollah made a strategic mistake by joining the conflict. He said Israel is now carrying out powerful strikes both along Lebanon’s frontlines and deeper inside the country.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Iran is fully prepared to repel any potential United States ground assault. His remarks came as the conflict involving Israel and the United States deepens. Speaking to NBC, Araghchi said Iran is not fearful of a US ground invasion and is waiting for such a move, expressing confidence that Iranian forces could resist effectively. He warned that any US ground attack would be disastrous for Washington.

Araghchi also stated that Iran is not seeking a ceasefire in the ongoing war. Referring to a previous 12-day conflict with Israel in June of the previous year, he claimed that Israel had been the first to request a ceasefire. He emphasized that in the current war, there are no victors, asserting that Iran’s success lies in its ability to resist its adversaries.

The comments come as reports indicate widespread damage to civilian infrastructure in Iran and continued missile exchanges between Iran and Israel, underscoring the intensifying regional conflict.

The United Nations refugee agency has reported that more than 330,000 people have been displaced across the Middle East due to ongoing warfare. According to the agency, around 100,000 people have fled from Tehran, while over 84,000 have been displaced within Lebanon. Additionally, approximately 118,000 people have relocated to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Although internal displacement within Iran is significantly higher, the number of people crossing international borders remains comparatively low.

During the same period, more than 30,000 people have entered Syria from Lebanon, according to the report cited by Al Jazeera. The situation reflects the widespread humanitarian impact of the conflict across multiple countries in the region, with Iran, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Pakistan all affected by large-scale population movements.

The report underscores the growing regional instability and the strain on neighboring countries as they manage the influx of displaced populations.

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, has expressed appreciation to Riyadh for pledging not to allow its airspace, waters, or territory to be used by the United States or Israel for attacks on Iran. Speaking to AFP, Enayati said Iran values Saudi Arabia’s repeated assurances that its territory will not serve as a platform for aggression against Iran.

Before the outbreak of war, Saudi Arabia had supported diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Tehran and Washington and consistently maintained that it would not permit its territory or airspace to be used for attacks on Iran. However, following the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, diplomatic relations between Tehran and Riyadh faced new challenges. Iran retaliated by targeting U.S. bases across the Middle East, including attacks near the U.S. embassy and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia.

On March 1, Saudi Arabia summoned the Iranian ambassador to express strong condemnation of the attacks. Deputy Foreign Minister Walid Elkhareiji reaffirmed Riyadh’s commitment to protecting its sovereignty and warned that indiscriminate strikes threaten regional stability.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said that the ongoing war in the Middle East is a direct result of the weakening of international law. Speaking at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, she argued that major powers have undermined the global order by taking unilateral actions. Kallas specifically pointed to Russia while also criticizing China and the United States for contributing to this erosion.

She stated that the current chaos across the Middle East reflects the consequences of the decline in respect for international law. According to Kallas, Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has encouraged other nations to act with a sense of impunity, further destabilizing international norms.

The remarks come amid reports of widespread damage in Iran and escalating regional conflict, underscoring the broader implications of weakened global governance structures.