Lebanese armed group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for two attacks targeting Israeli military positions on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera. In separate statements, the group said it launched a missile strike at 9:45 a.m. local time (07:45 GMT) on the Tzrifin military base, located east of Acre city in Israel. Later, at 12:30 p.m. local time (10:30 GMT), Hezbollah reported firing rockets at Israeli military vehicles gathered near the Fatima Gate crossing close to the Lebanese border town of Kfar Kila.

Hezbollah stated that the attacks were carried out in response to Israeli strikes on various areas inside Lebanon. The report noted that the Israeli military had not issued any immediate comment regarding the incidents.

The exchange marks another episode in the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, though the source did not provide details on casualties or damage resulting from the attacks.

Iran has claimed to have shot down 13 advanced US and Israeli drones in a series of surprise attacks across multiple regions. According to a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the drones were intercepted between February 27 and March 7 using missile and artillery defense systems. The statement specified that MQ-9, Hermes, and Orbiter models were among the aircraft destroyed in Iran’s northwest, west, south, and in areas including Isfahan, Kerman, and Tehran.

The announcement came as the conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance entered its second week. During the same period, explosions were reported in West Jerusalem, where air raid sirens were heard. AFP journalists confirmed hearing at least three blasts, while Israeli authorities issued six air raid alerts across various regions within 24 hours.

The developments mark a continued escalation in hostilities, with both sides reporting attacks and counterattacks across multiple fronts.

Authorities have confirmed that flight operations have resumed at Dubai International Airport after a temporary suspension. Emirates Airlines flight EK001 to London Heathrow, originally scheduled to depart at 7 a.m. local time, left after several hours of delay. The suspension followed the circulation of a video showing an explosion at the airport.

The United Arab Emirates authorities did not provide an explanation for the initial suspension. However, the Dubai Government Media Office stated on its official X account that no incident had occurred at the airport. It clarified that a minor event caused by falling debris during the interception of an attack had been successfully contained, and no casualties were reported. Officials also denied social media reports suggesting any major incident at the airport.

Flight operations are now returning to normal, with authorities emphasizing that safety measures remain in place and that the situation is fully under control.

At least six people were killed in an Israeli attack on the city of Shmestar in Lebanon’s Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, according to the country’s health ministry. The ministry reported that among the dead were four children and one woman. The incident occurred on March 7, 2026, though no further details about the cause or target of the strike were immediately available.

The report stated that Israel has not yet issued any comment regarding the attack. The Lebanese health ministry did not provide additional information about the circumstances or the identities of the victims. The strike adds to a series of recent regional incidents involving Israeli military actions, though the source did not elaborate on any broader context or responses.

Authorities have not confirmed whether further investigations or humanitarian responses are underway following the attack.

The United Arab Emirates reported that at least 16 ballistic missiles and 121 drones targeted the country on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera. Authorities said all but one missile were intercepted, with one falling into the sea. At least 119 drones were shot down, while two crashed inside the UAE. Since the start of the conflict, the country has detected a total of 221 ballistic missiles, of which 205 were destroyed, 14 fell into the sea, and two landed inside the UAE.

Officials also stated that 1,305 Iranian drones had been detected so far, with 1,229 intercepted and 76 falling within the UAE. Additionally, eight cruise missiles were identified and destroyed. The attacks have resulted in three deaths—citizens of Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan—and 112 people sustained minor injuries. The injured include nationals from the UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, and Turkey.

The report highlights the continuing escalation of aerial attacks targeting the UAE amid ongoing regional tensions.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has surrendered to its neighboring countries and issued a strong threat of a severe attack. His remarks came after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that Iran would not attack neighboring territories unless threatened first.

Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Iran would be hit very hard, arguing that Tehran apologized and surrendered to its Middle Eastern neighbors, promising not to attack them again. He asserted that this promise was made only because of pressure from the United States and Israel.

Reiterating his aggressive stance, Trump warned that Iran’s complete destruction and certain death were being seriously considered due to its “bad behavior,” adding that new areas and individuals not previously targeted could now be included in future strikes.

India has granted permission for the Iranian warship IRIS Lavan to anchor at Kochi port in Kerala. The decision follows a request from Iran on February 28, citing technical problems aboard the vessel. India approved the request on March 1, allowing the ship to dock, and its 183 crew members are currently stationed in Kochi.

According to reports, IRIS Lavan had arrived in India to participate in the International Fleet Review 2026 in Visakhapatnam, similar to the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which sank on March 4 after a reported torpedo attack from a U.S. submarine in the Indian Ocean. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that Iran had contacted India about the Lavan’s technical issues days before the Dena incident near southern Sri Lanka.

An Indian government source told The Indian Express that India had also invited the IRIS Dena to take refuge in its waters amid escalating conflict conditions in Iran, but Tehran did not respond to that invitation.

A total of 266 flights bound for the Middle East have been canceled from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in recent days due to airspace closures and heightened security concerns across the region. On Saturday alone, 20 flights were canceled, including those operated by Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, Air Arabia, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, and Emirates Airlines. The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh confirmed the cancellations in an official statement.

The closures followed a regional security crisis that prompted Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan to shut their airspace. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended all flights on six Middle Eastern routes until March 8, extending an earlier suspension that began on March 3. Travel agencies have been instructed to inform passengers of the changes.

Emirates Airlines has resumed limited operations after partial reopening of regional airspace and expects to fully restore its network in the coming days, depending on airspace availability and operational conditions.

Iran has launched its 25th round of attacks, employing hypersonic missiles for the first time in this phase, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The announcement, reported by Iranian state media citing an IRGC statement, said the strikes targeted US military bases and support centers using both missiles and drones.

The report specified that the IRGC used the hypersonic Fattah missile and the Emad ballistic missile in the operation. Hypersonic missiles are capable of traveling at speeds more than five times the speed of sound, reaching approximately 6,174 kilometers per hour or 3,836 miles per hour.

The information was reported by Al Jazeera, which cited Iranian state media as its source.

Israel carried out overnight airstrikes across multiple areas in Lebanon, continuing a campaign that began on Monday. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the attacks targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley throughout the night. The strikes aimed to weaken Hezbollah’s operational capacity.

In a statement posted on Telegram, the IDF said the air raids hit rocket launchers, weapons depots, and military installations belonging to Hezbollah. The military also reported that commanders of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force were specifically targeted, and two Radwan command centers in the Majdal Sel area of southern Lebanon were struck. The Radwan Force is described as Hezbollah’s elite commando unit.

The IDF stated that operations against Hezbollah would continue as part of its broader effort to reduce the group’s military strength in Lebanon.

Bahrain and Iraq have kept their airspace closed, leading to a temporary suspension of flights through Bahrain International Airport. The closure has caused major disruptions to international flight schedules, particularly on routes between Asia and Europe, as airlines are forced to take longer alternative paths.

The closures follow escalating tensions in the Middle East after recent retaliatory attacks involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, which have made the region’s skies highly unsafe. Earlier, Kuwait, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates had also announced partial or full airspace closures due to the same security concerns.

Hundreds of flights to and through the Middle East have already been canceled. Aviation experts warn that if the conflict continues, global airfares and cargo transport costs could rise sharply. Authorities in the affected countries are closely monitoring the situation, and flights are unlikely to resume until full safety is ensured.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported that an oil tanker named ‘Prima’ was struck by a drone while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made through a statement shared on Telegram, where the IRGC reiterated that it had repeatedly warned against vessel movement through the strait, declaring the area off-limits.

According to the IRGC, ships belonging to countries maintaining friendly relations with what it called ‘enemy nations’ are also being barred from crossing the strait. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy transport routes, carrying nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has already brought maritime traffic in the area to a near standstill.

Earlier in the week, Iran had warned that any ship attempting to pass through the region could be set on fire. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. Navy could escort vessels through the strait if necessary.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters, Khatam al-Anbiya, stated that the country respects the national interests and sovereignty of its neighboring states. However, it warned that if attacks on Iran continue, U.S. and Israeli military bases and interests across the region would become targets. The statement was reported by Al Jazeera.

The IRGC’s declaration followed remarks by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who said the country’s interim leadership council had decided that no attacks would be launched on neighboring states unless they initiated aggression against Iran. The IRGC reiterated through state media that Iran’s armed forces have not taken any aggressive action against neighboring countries so far.

The statement added a clear warning that continued hostile acts would prompt Iran’s armed forces to deliver powerful and destructive strikes against U.S. and Israeli military assets on land, sea, and air throughout the region.

Bloomberg, citing a US official, reported that Iran has destroyed a $300 million radar system in Jordan that was crucial for operating the United States’ missile defense network in the Gulf region. The radar, part of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, was located at Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. Satellite imagery analyzed by CNN showed that the RTX Corporation’s AN/TPY-2 radar, along with its batteries and support equipment, was destroyed early in the conflict. A US official later confirmed the destruction of the equipment.

According to Bloomberg, the United States operates eight THAAD missile defense systems worldwide, including in South Korea and Guam. The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates that each THAAD battery costs about one billion dollars, with roughly $300 million allocated for the radar component. The loss of the radar could weaken the region’s ability to counter future attacks, as it played a key role in the US missile defense network.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a drone attack on the Al Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates, according to a report by Al Jazeera citing Iran’s state-run Tasnim news agency. The report stated that the strike targeted a US satellite communication center, an early warning radar, and a fire control radar at the base.

As of the time of reporting, the United Arab Emirates has not issued any official comment regarding the alleged attack. The incident comes amid ongoing regional tensions and follows previous Iranian claims of drone and missile strikes on US military installations across the Gulf region, with Al Dhafra base repeatedly identified as one of the targets.

The latest claim underscores heightened friction between Iran and US-aligned Gulf states, though independent verification of the reported strike or its impact was not available from the source.