The Israeli military announced that it carried out a series of airstrikes on Iran’s central region targeting what it described as the country’s ‘regime infrastructure’. The attacks took place on Monday and mark the first such Israeli operation since Iran appointed a new supreme leader, according to a report by AFP. In a brief statement, the Israeli army confirmed that it had initiated fresh air operations inside Iran while simultaneously conducting strikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. The military did not provide further details about the scale or specific targets of the attacks. The report did not include information on casualties or damage, and no immediate response from Iranian authorities was mentioned.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the decision on when to end the ongoing war with Iran will be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He made the remarks in a telephone interview with the Israeli newspaper The Times of Israel on Sunday. Trump stated that discussions between him and Netanyahu are continuing and that a decision will be taken at an appropriate time. When asked whether Israel might continue the war against Iran alone if the United States decided to halt its attacks, Trump declined to discuss the possibility in detail. He added that he does not believe such a situation will arise, suggesting confidence in coordinated decision-making between the two allies.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has revealed that Israel pressured then-President Barack Obama to launch a military strike on Iran. According to Blinken, Israeli leaders warned that if the United States refused to act, they would carry out the attack themselves. However, Obama rejected the proposal, arguing that imposing tough sanctions was the best way to address concerns over Iran’s nuclear program. He preferred to resolve the issue through diplomatic means rather than military confrontation. Blinken also stated that after the October 7, 2023 attack, the United States nearly entered another regional war when Israeli officials provided false information suggesting that Hezbollah was preparing to attack from Lebanon. The remarks highlight the tense dynamics between Washington and Tel Aviv over military decisions and intelligence sharing in the Middle East. The disclosure, reported by Middle East Eye, underscores the recurring friction between U.S. diplomatic caution and Israel’s more aggressive security posture toward Iran and its allies.

Four people were killed when Indonesia’s largest landfill collapsed on Sunday afternoon, burying a truck and a food stall near Bantar Gebang, about 25 kilometers from Jakarta. At least five others remain missing as rescue teams continue searching the debris using heavy machinery and tracking dogs, according to the national search and rescue agency. Local media reported that several hours of heavy rain preceded the collapse. The Bantar Gebang landfill, covering more than 110 hectares, holds an estimated 55 million tons of waste from the greater Jakarta area, home to around 42 million people producing roughly 14,000 tons of garbage daily. Environment Minister Hanif Faisal Nurofik blamed local authorities for allowing waste accumulation despite a 2008 ban on open dumping. President Prabowo Subianto recently stated that most Indonesian landfills are being phased out but warned they will exceed capacity by 2028. The government plans to invest $3.5 billion in 34 waste-to-energy plants within two years to address the growing waste crisis.

On Monday morning, March 9, 2026, a severe shortage of doctors was observed at Burichang Upazila Health Complex in Cumilla. At 8:30 a.m., only three of the 26 doctors were present, while 23 were absent. According to the Upazila Health Officer, four doctors were officially on leave. The officer stated that he was attending a coordination meeting at the Cumilla Civil Surgeon’s office and would look into why most doctors had not reported for duty. Patients arriving at the hospital faced significant difficulties. One patient reported waiting half an hour as the ticket counter remained closed, and several rooms were locked. Another patient, injured in an accident, had to be referred to Cumilla for advanced treatment due to the absence of senior doctors, which her family said was financially burdensome. Cumilla Civil Surgeon Ali Nur Mohammad Bashir confirmed that government doctors are required to report by 8 a.m. and said an investigation is underway to determine why only three doctors were present at the facility.

Iran carried out missile and drone attacks on several Gulf countries, including Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, early Sunday local time. In Qatar, multiple explosions were heard around 3 a.m. in Doha, though the missiles were reportedly intercepted. Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Doha reported hearing more than a dozen blasts across the city. Bahrain’s state media said a drone strike in the Sitra area injured 32 people. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that several drone attacks targeting the Shaybah oil fields were intercepted, and two drones were shot down north of Riyadh. The United Arab Emirates was also targeted by Iranian strikes, though details were not specified. The attacks mark a significant escalation in regional tensions, with multiple Gulf states reporting direct strikes or attempted strikes within hours of each other.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of unlawfully using white phosphorus munitions in a residential area of southern Lebanon. In a report released on March 9, 2026, the New York-based organization said Israeli forces fired white phosphorus shells from artillery into the town of Yohmor on March 3, 2026. HRW verified seven images showing white phosphorus bursting over civilian homes, igniting at least two houses and a vehicle as civil defense workers attempted to extinguish the fires. The report explained that white phosphorus ignites upon contact with oxygen and is typically used to create smoke screens or illuminate battlefields. However, it can also serve as an incendiary weapon, causing severe burns, respiratory damage, organ failure, and death. Despite a 2024 ceasefire, Israel has continued operations targeting Hezbollah, including multiple strikes and troop deployments near the border. Lebanese authorities reported at least 394 deaths and over 500,000 displaced due to Israeli attacks. HRW urged Israel to halt such actions and called on arms-supplying countries to suspend military aid and pressure Israel to stop using these weapons in civilian areas.

Three people were killed and two others injured in a collision between a CNG-run autorickshaw and a locally made van in Bagha upazila of Rajshahi on Monday morning. The accident occurred around 7 a.m., leaving the autorickshaw driver Shariful Islam, passenger Bidhan Das, and passenger Rokeya Begum dead. The injured, Shahajan Ali and Seema Begum, were first taken to the upazila health complex and later transferred to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, where doctors said their condition was critical. A witness, Alomgir Hossain, said heavy fog in the morning reduced visibility, causing the vehicles to collide head-on. Two people died on the spot, and another died on the way to the hospital. Police from Bagha station recovered the bodies and brought them to the station for further procedures. According to police, the autorickshaw was traveling from Lalpur toward Bagha with five passengers when the collision occurred. Authorities are investigating the incident.

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.”

At least 32 people were injured in a drone attack near Bahrain’s capital, reportedly carried out by Iran, according to the state-run Bahrain News Agency. The country’s health ministry confirmed that all the injured are Bahraini citizens. Among them is a 17-year-old girl who sustained serious head and eye injuries, and the youngest victim is a two-month-old infant. Authorities stated that four of the injured are in critical condition, including several children who required surgery. The incident occurred close to the capital, though the exact location and timing were not specified in the report. The report, citing the Bahrain News Agency and BBC, did not provide further details on the motive or response from either side, leaving the broader context of the attack unclear.

Global oil prices have risen sharply as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Brent crude reached $108.77 per barrel on March 9, 2026, marking the highest single-day increase since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The price had already climbed 28 percent the previous week. The surge follows continued warfare between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has severely disrupted shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz. This chokepoint is crucial for the global flow of oil and natural gas. According to JP Morgan’s chief economist Bruce Kasman, the world economy remains heavily dependent on energy supplies passing through this region. Kasman also indicated that oil prices could soon approach $120 per barrel if the current disruptions persist, underscoring the vulnerability of global markets to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir announced that two suspects arrested in India in connection with the murder of Inquilab Moncho convener Sharif Osman Hadi will be brought back to Bangladesh soon through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He made the statement on Monday morning during a press briefing at the police headquarters’ media cell on Gani Road in Dhaka. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR), the repatriation process for the two suspects has already begun. Based on intelligence from the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), the suspects—Rahul alias Faisal Karim Masud (37) and Alomgir Hossain (34)—were arrested in the Bongaon area of West Bengal, India. The IGP also mentioned that lists of extortionists, armed criminals, and those involved in mob violence are being prepared, with operations to begin soon. He further stated that developing a magistracy system within police stations could help resolve issues more quickly and emphasized the goal of establishing zero-complaint police stations to strengthen public trust.