US Senator Tim Kaine has called for an end to what he described as an unnecessary and dangerous war in Iran. Speaking on March 9, 2026, Kaine criticized President Donald Trump for initiating the conflict without congressional approval and pledged to do everything within his power to stop the war.

The Democratic senator argued that the Iran war not only lacks justification but also poses serious risks to American troops and the broader Middle East. He condemned the president’s approach as unacceptable, saying it has drawn American soldiers into perilous combat. Kaine also referenced past US wars in Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan, asserting that those conflicts brought no tangible benefits to the United States and failed to stabilize the region.

The report further noted that the Iran war has already triggered economic concerns abroad, including fears of inflation in the United Kingdom and rising energy prices in Germany.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir stated that the July uprising or movement does not belong to any individual but represents a collective struggle and right of the people. He said this during a press conference held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Police Headquarters Media Center on Abdul Gani Road in Dhaka. The IGP added that the police were also present on the streets during the movement and that the Ministry of Home Affairs is working on related matters.

The press conference was attended by several senior police officials, including Additional IGP (Administration) A.K.M. Awlad Hossain, Additional IGP (Finance) Md. Akram Hossain, Additional IGP (Crime and Operations) Khondkar Rafiqul Islam, Additional IGP (Logistics and Asset Acquisition) Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, and Additional IGP (Development) Sardar Nurul Amin.

The remarks highlight the police leadership’s stance that the July movement was a collective national event rather than a personal or partisan cause, with ongoing administrative attention from the Home Ministry.

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has sharply criticized the United States' attack on Iran, calling it illegal and a betrayal of the American people. In a video message shared on social media, she accused President Donald Trump of dragging the country into war without congressional approval. Warren questioned the motives behind the attack, asking what interest justified risking American lives and citing top military advisers who described such a war as extremely dangerous.

She emphasized that the United States once had an agreement to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, but instead of pursuing diplomacy, Trump chose to start a new war in the Middle East. Warren described the decision as reckless and dangerous, arguing that it would not make the country safer. She reiterated that initiating war with Iran amounted to a betrayal of the American public.

Her remarks reflect growing concern among some lawmakers about the legality and consequences of unilateral military actions without congressional consent.

Mojtaba Khamenei has assumed the role of Iran’s new Supreme Leader amid a joint attack by the United States and Israel. Iran’s president, parliament speaker, foreign minister, and all major political and military institutions have expressed strong support for him. However, he faces a series of serious challenges as he takes office.

According to Al Jazeera’s Tehran correspondent Tohid Asadi, the new leader inherits a crippled economy weakened by years of international sanctions and internal mismanagement. Domestically, he must also contend with social divisions and opposition groups. Following his appointment, supporters gathered in several parts of Tehran, including the politically significant Enqelab Square, where some were attacked.

Asadi described Iran as a polarized society, noting that widespread protests erupted in late December over economic issues that later expanded to include political and social demands. It remains uncertain whether the new Supreme Leader will bring change or effectively address these complex challenges.

The government has formed a new central committee headed by the Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs to oversee the withdrawal of politically motivated harassment cases. The six-member committee was established through a gazette notification signed by Md. Humayun Kabir, Additional Secretary of the Cabinet Division’s Committee and Economic Branch, issued on Sunday under the order of the President.

According to the notification, the committee will be responsible for implementing the process of withdrawing cases filed at different times for political reasons. The officer in charge of the Law-1 Branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs will serve as the member secretary of the committee.

The formation of this committee marks a formal step by the government to address cases considered politically motivated, with the law minister leading the initiative.

Nasiruddin Patwari, the chief coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP), has thanked the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for issuing a show-cause notice to Mohammad Ashraful Islam, president of the BNP’s Ramna unit. The development followed a case filed against Patwari by Ashraful Islam. On Sunday night, March 8, Patwari posted on his verified Facebook account that he was withdrawing his earlier remarks about BNP Standing Committee member and political adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Mirza Abbas.

In his post, Patwari expressed appreciation to the BNP for taking disciplinary action against what he described as an “overenthusiastic litigant.” He stated that he had withdrawn his comments and hoped such unnecessary unrest would not recur. Earlier that day, Ashraful Islam had filed a case with the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court, alleging that Patwari had made false and defamatory statements during the 13th parliamentary election, in which he lost to Mirza Abbas.

The sequence of events highlights internal tensions between political figures following the election and the BNP’s response through disciplinary measures.

The parliamentary meeting of the ruling party in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament has been scheduled for Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the ruling party’s conference room at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. The meeting will be chaired by Leader of the House Tarique Rahman. Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni has requested all ruling party members of parliament to attend. The information was announced in a press release from the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat on Monday afternoon.

The 13th National Parliament election was held on February 12, followed by the oath-taking ceremony of new members on February 17. In the first meeting of the BNP parliamentary party, Tarique Rahman was unanimously elected as the leader of the 13th Parliament. The first session of the new parliament is set to begin on March 12, and preparations have already been completed by the parliament secretariat.

Out of the 300 parliamentary seats, results for two constituencies remain suspended, while one election was canceled due to the death of a candidate.

BNP candidates have filed petitions in the High Court challenging the results of two constituencies from Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election. In Sirajganj-4, BNP candidate M Akbar Ali contested the victory of Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Rafiqul Islam Khan. In Comilla-11, BNP’s Kamrul Huda challenged the win of Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher. Both petitions seek recounts of votes in their respective constituencies.

The hearings on these petitions are being conducted by a single bench led by Justice Md Zakir Hossain. According to Section 49 of the Representation of the People Order, the High Court’s election tribunal will hear the cases concerning alleged electoral irregularities.

In the Comilla-11 seat, Taher received 133,308 votes while Huda secured 76,638. In Sirajganj-4, Rafiqul Islam Khan won with 161,872 votes against Akbar Ali’s 161,278. The petitions aim to verify the accuracy of these results through official recounts.

Iran has announced Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The decision was made by the 88-member Assembly of Experts, which elects the country’s highest religious authority. The announcement was broadcast on Iran’s state media on Monday night, Bangladesh time, with the assembly urging citizens to support the new leader.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had led Iran since 1989, was killed on February 28 in a joint US-Israeli airstrike that also claimed the lives of his wife, daughter, and several senior military officials. Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly survived because he was not in Tehran during the attack, though his exact location remains unknown. Reuters cited two Iranian sources confirming his survival.

Mojtaba Khamenei, known for his close ties with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has long held influence in Iran’s religious and political circles. His appointment signals continuity in Iran’s leadership amid heightened regional tensions.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir announced that individuals attempting to exploit the July Revolution will be identified and listed. He made the statement on Monday at a press conference held at the police headquarters’ media cell on Gani Road in Dhaka. The IGP also said diplomatic efforts have begun to bring back suspects arrested in India in connection with the murder of Osman Hadi.

Fakir emphasized the need to develop a magistracy system within police stations to ensure faster resolution of cases. He stated that placing judicial magistrates in every police station could help meet public demand for swift justice. The IGP further expressed his intention to establish “zero-complaint” police stations and reduce the gap between police and citizens. He added that lists are also being prepared to identify those involved in mob violence.

Senior police officials, including several additional IGPs from various departments, were present at the press conference, according to the report.

In Faridpur, a notable political gesture took place when BNP Member of Parliament Shahidul Islam Khan welcomed Awami League leader M. M. Siddiq Mia with a floral garland at the district jail gate. The event occurred on Sunday afternoon following Siddiq Mia’s release on bail. Siddiq Mia, who serves as the Science and Technology Affairs Secretary of the Awami League’s Bhanga Upazila Committee, had been under restrictions on political activities prior to his release.

Shahidul Islam Khan, representing Faridpur-4 constituency and serving as the General Secretary of the BNP’s central Krishak Dal, was accompanied by several BNP and affiliated organization leaders during the reception. The scene at the jail gate included mutual exchange of garlands and celebratory flower scattering among supporters.

Following his release, Siddiq Mia, also the chairman of Algi Union Parishad in Bhanga, expressed gratitude to the newly elected MP Shahidul Islam Khan for his support during his imprisonment.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. According to Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, Trump told him he was “not happy” about Mojtaba’s appointment. However, Trump has not yet made any public statement on the matter.

Earlier, in an interview with ABC News, Trump said that Iran’s new Supreme Leader would not last long without his approval. He stated that the leader “must get approval from us,” otherwise he would not remain in power for long.

Before Mojtaba Khamenei’s name was announced, Ayatollah Mohsen Heydari Alekasir, a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts, said that the country’s top leader should be someone “whom enemies hate, not praise.”

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, along with the country’s armed forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have declared allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The announcement was made through a statement published by state media on March 9, 2026. The military described Khamenei as just, wise, devout, and prudent, while the Assembly of Experts was praised for its intelligence in selecting him.

The IRGC congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei and formally recognized him as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, pledging to follow and implement all his directives. In addition to the IRGC, Iran’s president, parliament speaker, Basij paramilitary force, Supreme National Security Council, police, and the defense and intelligence ministries all expressed full support for the appointment.

The unified declarations from Iran’s political and security institutions indicate a consolidated endorsement of Mojtaba Khamenei’s leadership across the state apparatus, as reported by Press TV and Al Jazeera.

Inqilab Moncho has announced the convening committee for its Dhaka University branch. The announcement was made early Monday, March 9, through a verified Facebook post by the organization. The 47-member committee, signed by member secretary Abdullah Al Jaber, names Md. Fazle Rabbi Sarkar as convener and Sabira Mariam Mushfir as member secretary.

The committee also includes Nazmul Islam and Milon Hossain as joint conveners, Nure Jannat Fatima and Nafis Istiak Ahmed Talukder as joint member secretaries, Isfanul Islam as office secretary, Mujtaba Zahir Zisan as arts and literature secretary, Abu Bakar Talha as media secretary, Zayed Al Bashar as environment and tourism secretary, Hasanur Rahman Shanto as skill and development secretary, and Mohammad Fatin Yamin Chowdhury as international affairs secretary. Thirty-five additional members were also named in the announcement.

According to the statement, the committee was formed upholding the principles of revolution, justice, honesty, freedom, and sovereignty.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that his country will not surrender, rejecting former U.S. President Donald Trump’s assumption that Iran would do so after a few days of fighting. Speaking on March 9, 2026, Ghalibaf warned that any Gulf country allowing its bases to be used for attacks on Tehran would face retaliatory action. He emphasized that the Iranian nation would fight and struggle rather than submit.

Ghalibaf reiterated the statement of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson, asserting that Iran would retaliate without hesitation if attacks on its infrastructure continued. His remarks came amid reports of Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran’s governance infrastructure and renewed Iranian attacks on Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

The comments reflect heightened regional tensions and signal Iran’s readiness to respond militarily to perceived threats, underscoring the fragile security situation in the Gulf region.