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.

A new CNN-commissioned SSRS poll shows that a majority of Americans are dissatisfied with the United States’ recent military strike on Iran. About 59 percent of respondents opposed the decision, while 41 percent supported it. The survey, conducted shortly after US and Israeli attacks in Iran, also revealed widespread doubts about President Donald Trump’s ability to handle the situation effectively.

According to the poll, 60 percent of Americans believe Trump lacks a clear plan for dealing with Iran, and 62 percent think he should seek congressional approval before taking further military action. Only 27 percent said the US made sufficient diplomatic efforts before the strike, while 39 percent felt more diplomacy was needed. The survey also found that 56 percent foresee a long-term military conflict between the two nations, and 54 percent believe the strike could increase the threat from Iran rather than reduce it.

Political divisions were evident: 77 percent of Republicans supported the strike compared with 32 percent of independents and 18 percent of Democrats. Despite these differences, opposition was strong across age, gender, and racial groups.

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Iran must surrender unconditionally, stating that no agreement will be made with Tehran unless it complies. In a post on his own social media platform, Trump emphasized that only after Iran’s unconditional surrender would discussions about the future be possible.

Trump further said that following Iran’s surrender, the United States and its allies would assist in forming a new, “acceptable” Iranian leadership. He added that Washington and its partners would also help in rebuilding Iran under that new leadership.

The statement, reported by Al Jazeera, underscores a hardline stance toward Tehran, signaling that Washington’s engagement will depend entirely on Iran’s capitulation.

Oracle and OpenAI have dropped their plan to expand a flagship artificial intelligence data center in Texas after prolonged negotiations over financing and changes in OpenAI’s requirements, Bloomberg News reported. The expansion was part of the Stargate initiative, a project valued at up to $500 billion and 10 gigawatts that also involves SoftBank Group. The initiative was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in January 2025.

The companies had earlier proposed adding 600 megawatts of capacity near the Stargate site in Abilene, Texas, but that capacity will now be developed at another data center campus. The Abilene site includes eight buildings operated by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, with two already operational. Despite the canceled expansion, Oracle and OpenAI’s broader plan to develop 4.5 gigawatts of data center capacity remains on schedule.

Following the collapse of talks, Meta Platforms is reportedly considering leasing the planned expansion site from developer Crusoe, with Nvidia helping facilitate discussions to ensure its AI chips are used at the facility.

Grammarly’s recently launched “Expert Review” feature has drawn criticism after it was found to use the names of real people, including journalists and academics, without their consent. The feature, introduced in August, offers AI-generated writing suggestions “inspired by” subject matter experts. Tests by The Verge revealed that the tool included feedback attributed to its own editors, such as Nilay Patel and Sean Hollister, none of whom had authorized Grammarly to use their identities. The system also referenced deceased professors and other public figures as supposed sources of inspiration.

According to The Verge’s report, the feature’s descriptions often contained inaccuracies, such as outdated job titles, and linked to unreliable or unrelated web pages. In some cases, the AI appeared to base its suggestions on content not written by the named expert. Grammarly’s parent company, Superhuman, stated that the tool does not claim endorsement or participation from those experts, asserting that their works are publicly available and widely cited.

The presentation of these AI-generated comments in Google Docs, which resemble real user feedback, has raised further concerns about misleading users into believing the advice comes directly from the named experts.

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.

OpenAI’s once-rapid fundraising pace has slowed as major backers like Nvidia and Microsoft reassess their commitments amid growing financial strain. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced a new $30 billion investment but cautioned it could be the company’s last before OpenAI goes public. The AI firm, led by Sam Altman, has raised over $168 billion but remains unprofitable and burdened by roughly $100 billion in debt. Analysts warn that the scale of OpenAI’s infrastructure spending and uncertain revenue model pose significant risks.

Nvidia’s and Microsoft’s shares have both fallen following strong earnings reports, reflecting investor unease about their exposure to OpenAI and the broader AI sector. Experts cited parallels to the dot-com bubble, noting inflated valuations and circular investment patterns, such as OpenAI’s commitments to buy Nvidia chips and cloud services from Microsoft. Financial analysts estimate OpenAI would need to generate $200 billion in annual revenue by 2030 to justify its projections, while lawsuits and operational costs continue to mount.

Observers suggest that while a potential OpenAI failure would not cripple Nvidia or Microsoft, it could ripple through the tech ecosystem, affecting partners like Disney and fueling concerns of an AI investment bubble.

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.