Israel strikes Iran

Middle East Roundup, Aug 30: Iran says in ‘no hurry’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Says that while Tehran has reached an understanding with Oman on arrangements for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway would not reopen until the US fulfills its commitments; Israel continues settler attacks across the West Bank, raising the death toll to 73,454 Palestinians since its siege of Gaza in 2023.

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The shadow of a fighter falls on the shrapnel scarred wall of a damaged building, following an Iranian drone attack near Erbil, in Iraq's northern autonomous Kurdish region on March 9, 2026. (AFP)

AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of Mideast war

AI-enhanced but real images from Middle East conflicts are spreading online, subtly altering perceptions of events. Experts warn such manipulations blur truth, fueling misinformation and public distrust in genuine visuals.

March 10, 2026

Iranian players, goalkeeper Raha Yazdani (R), Melika Motevalli (C) and Fatemeh Amineh, salute during the national anthem before the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match between Iran and Philippines in Gold Coast on March 8, 2026. (AFP)

Iran sing national anthem before bowing out of Women's Asian Cup

Iran lost 3-0 to South Korea and 4-0 to Australia to finish bottom of Group A with nine goals conceded and none scored.

March 8, 2026

All you need to know about Day 7 of US-Israeli war on Iran

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations condemns US interference after President Donald Trump insisted that he should be involved in selecting the successor of slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

March 6, 2026

All you need to know about Day 6 of US-Israeli war on Iran

According to the Iran state TV, Iranian Drones struck aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns any ground invasion of Iran would be disastrous for its enemies. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev accused Iran of "terrorism" after drone attacks but Iran denied involvement and blamed Israel.

March 5, 2026

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting on evacuating Pakistanis from Iran and those residing in Gulf countries.(PMO)

PM Sharif chairs meeting on evacuating Pakistanis from Iran, Gulf

PM Sharif directed that all embassies must remain available around the clock to provide facilities.

March 5, 2026

All you need to know about Day 5 of US-Israeli war on Iran

Two drones were shot down near Baghdad airport with no casualties, while Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Israel. Iraq faced a nationwide blackout, and NATO intercepted an Iranian missile over regional airspace.

March 4, 2026

All you need to know about Day 4 of US-Israeli war on Iran

Iran reports no radioactive leak at Natanz nuclear site after US-Israeli strikes; Israeli attacks displace 58,000 in Lebanon; Russia urges de-escalation; explosions heard in Gulf cities; Trump claims Iran’s capabilities largely destroyed

March 3, 2026

Defense Minister of Pakistan Khawaja Muhammad Asif. (Associated Press of Pakistan)

War on Iran aims to bring Israeli influence to Pakistan border: Defense Minister

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif says Israel is creating a hostile front to surround and destabilize the nuclear-armed nation.

March 3, 2026

Residents stand on a street beside damaged residential buildings near Niloufar square in Tehran during the ongoing joint US-Israeli military campaign on Iran on March 2, 2026. (AFP)

Congresssional staff told no evidence Iran had planned first strike on US

The disclosure by CNN contradicts public statements from the Trump administration claiming a pre-emptive strike on Iran was needed to prevent an 'imminent threat.'

March 2, 2026