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Intel report warns large-scale war ‘unlikely’ to oust Iran’s regime A classified U.S. report doubts that Iran’s opposition would take power following either a short or extended U.S. military campaign.

Intel report warns large-scale war ‘unlikely’ to oust Iran’s regime

Israel orders forced displacement of residents in Lebanese coastal city Israel orders forced displacement of residents in Lebanese coastal city The Israeli military has issued a forced displacement order for some residents in the coastal city of Tyre in Lebanon. The statement claimed that six buildings which the military plans to attack belong to Hezbollah.

Israel orders forced displacement of residents in Lebanese coastal city

US bombers land in Britain as Pentagon prepares 'surge' in Iran strikes Three US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers arrive at Royal Air Force Fairford base in Gloucestershire

US bombers land in Britain as Pentagon prepares 'surge' in Iran strikes

Trump says Iran 'will be hit very hard' on Saturday Trump says Iran 'will be hit very hard' on Saturday US President Donald Trump has threatened that Iran "will be hit very hard" in a statement posted on his Truth Social platform. Trump said Iran has "surrendered" to its Middle East neighbours after the Iranian government declared it would not attack them unless their territory was used to launch attacks on Iran. He argued that "this promise was only made because of the relentless US and Israeli attack" and vowed further strikes on Iran. "Under serious consideration for complete destruction and certain death, because of Iran’s bad behavior, are areas and groups of people that were not considered for targeting up until this moment in time," he wrote

Trump says Iran 'will be hit very hard' on Saturday

UK accused of 'collective punishment' over Sudanese students ban Students accepted to British universities say visa ban could shatter their plans to study abroad and help rebuild their war-torn countries

UK accused of 'collective punishment' over Sudanese students ban

Iran hits UAE's Al Dhafra Air Base, Iranian media says Iran hits UAE's al-Dhafra airbase, Iranian media says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) navy has launched a drone attack on the al-Dhafra airbase in the UAE, according to the Iranian Tasnim news agency. The report said a US satellite communication centre was hit, along with early warning and fire control radars. The UAE government has not commented on the matter.

Iran hits UAE's al-Dhafra airbase, Iranian media says

Why is the U.S. at war with Iran? Here’s what the Trump administration says. President Donald Trump and top administration officials have offered a range of rationales for launching Operation Epic Fury.

Why is the U.S. at war with Iran? Here’s what the Trump administration says.

Trump team bashed Europe for a year. Now he wants support in war on Iran. European leaders are ramping up their response to the crisis spreading outside Iran but remain wary of a conflict that could have untold ramifications.

Trump team bashed Europe for a year. Now he wants support in war on Iran.

IDF strikes Hezbollah, Rawdwan Force terror sites | The Jerusalem Post The strikes targeted Hezbollah rocket launchers, weapons storage facilities, and military sites, as well as two Hezbollah Radwan Force command centers.

WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure, Radwan Force command centers

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait discuss military cooperation Saudi Arabia and Kuwait discuss military cooperation Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, held a phone call on Friday evening with Kuwait's minister of defence, Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah. The Kuwaiti government said the conversation focused on military and defence cooperation.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait discuss military cooperation

Qatar Airways begins relief flights after airspace reopened Qatar Airways begins relief flights after airspace reopened Qatar Airways has announced it will begin some relief flights after its airspace was reopened for the first time in a week. Flights to London, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Frankfurt are expected to take off on Saturday.

Qatar Airways begins relief flights after airspace reopened

Dubai airport partially resumes services after drone attack Dubai airport partially resumes services after drone attack Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, has announced it is partially resuming services. This comes after the airport suspended operations earlier on Saturday after being struck by a drone. The source of the drone was not immediately clear. Emirates airline has said it will resume operations: "Passengers who have confirmed bookings for this afternoon’s flights may proceed to the airport. This includes customers transiting in Dubai, if their connecting flight is also operating."

Dubai airport partially resumes services after drone attack

Iran war: Morning recap Iran war: Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest updates from the US-Israeli war on Iran, now in its eighth day: Israel and the United States continued bombing Iran overnight, with air strikes reported in Tehran and Isfahan on Saturday. According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, the US and Israel have so far targeted 6,668 civilian facilities across the country, including 5,535 residential units, 1,041 commercial units, 14 medical centres, 65 schools, and 13 centres affiliated with the Iranian Red Crescent. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to “neighbouring countries” on Saturday and said a temporary leadership council had decided to suspend attacks against them, unless Iran itself was attacked from their territory. Shortly afterwards, explosions were reported in Qatar and the UAE. In Dubai, Dubai International Airport was struck by a drone, temporarily suspending flights. The source of the drone was not immediately clear. In Lebanon, Israeli commandos attempted an airborne operation in the eastern Bekaa Valley, apparently aimed at retrieving the remains of Ron Arad, an Israeli Air Force weapon systems officer who went missing in Lebanon in 1986. Hezbollah said the attempt was repelled by its fighters, with heavy clashes and air strikes reported in the area overnight. Lebanon’s health ministry said at least 16 people were killed in the fighting.

Iran war: Morning recap

IDF strikes IRGC infrastructure | The Jerusalem Post Several launch sites identified in western and central Iran were also struck in order to reduce the scope of fire directed at the State of Israel.

IDF targets IRGC military training facility, missile storage, launch sites in overnight strikes

Israeli raids kill 12 as Lebanon displacement crosses 95,000 Israeli raids kill 12 as Lebanon displacement crosses 95,000 At least 12 people were killed and 33 wounded in Israeli air raids on the town of Nabi Chit in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The strikes come amid escalating cross-border fighting linked to the wider regional conflict. Lebanese officials say more than 200 people have been killed in the country since the conflict began, while about 95,000 have been displaced. In recent days, the Israeli military has issued large-scale evacuation orders for parts of southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs, triggering a mass exodus of civilians.  A man inspects the debris of destroyed buildings at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted Haret Hreik neighbourhood in Beirut's southern suburbs, on 7 March 2026. AFP

Israeli raids kill 12 as Lebanon displacement crosses 95,000

Report: IDF searched cemetery tied to Arad disappearance | The Jerusalem Post According to Lebanese news outlet An-Nahar, IDF soldiers were seen carrying out a ground operation in a cemetery suspected to have a connection to Ron Arad's 1986 disappearance.

IDF attempts operation related to Ron Arad disappearance in Lebanon - report

Pezeshkian: Iran to halt strikes on neighbors | The Jerusalem Post The announcement came as Iran continued to launch attacks in the region in response to US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic.

Iran to halt strikes on neighbors unless attacks come from them, Pezeshkian says

Iran says it won’t target neighbours unless attacks originate from there Iran says it won’t target neighbours unless attacks originate from there Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday said Iran will not target neighbouring countries unless attacks against Iran originate from their territory. Iranian media reported that the decision was approved by the country’s interim leadership council. Pezeshkian also apologised to neighbouring states for strikes carried out in recent days, saying Iran did not seek confrontation with countries in the region.

Iran says it won’t target neighbours unless attacks originate from there

Iran says it struck Malta-flagged oil tanker near Hormuz Iran says it struck Malta-flagged oil tanker near Hormuz Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday said it targeted an oil tanker in the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz using a drone, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. The vessel, identified as the Prima, was described as ignoring repeated warnings from the IRGC Navy about navigation in the area. Marine tracking data shows the Prima is an oil and chemical tanker sailing under the flag of Malta.

Iran says it struck Malta-flagged oil tanker near Hormuz

Emirates suspends all flights to and from Dubai

Arab League to hold emergency talks over Iran Arab League to hold emergency talks over Iran The Arab League will hold an emergency meeting of foreign ministers on Sunday to discuss what officials described as Iranian attacks on several Gulf countries. The meeting will take place via video conference, according to the bloc’s assistant secretary-general. Hossam Zaki said the session was requested by Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Egypt.

Arab League to hold emergency talks over Iran

Video: Tehran airport in flames after US-Israeli strikes Video: Tehran airport in flames after US-Israeli strikes Videos circulating online reportedly show Mehrabad International Airport, one of the two main airports in Tehran, was caught in flames following air strikes on Saturday. Videos circulating online reportedly show Mehrabad International Airport, one of the two main airports in Tehran, was caught in flames following air strikes on Saturday pic.twitter.com/yFcOQnV7y9 — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) March 7, 2026

Video: Tehran airport in flames after US-Israeli strikes

Israel says 80 jets dropped 230 munitions, explosions reported across Iran Israel says 80 jets dropped 230 munitions, explosions reported across Iran The Israeli military on Saturday said more than 80 fighter jets carried out overnight strikes across Iran, dropping about 230 munitions on what it described as military targets. The army said the attacks targeted several sites, including an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps military university, missile launch infrastructure and an underground facility used to store and manufacture ballistic missiles. Explosions were reported in multiple parts of the Iranian capital, Tehran, with state television saying loud blasts were heard across the city.  Smoke and fire rise from the site of airstrikes at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran on 7 March 2026. ATTA KENARE / AFP

Israel says 80 jets dropped 230 munitions, explosions reported across Iran

UAE: IRGC says it damaged radar systems and runways used by US UAE: IRGC says it damaged radar systems and runways used by US Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday said its forces carried out strikes on US military positions in the Gulf using missiles and drones. In a statement reported by the IRNA news agency, the IRGC said the attacks targeted the al-Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates. The group said the strikes destroyed radar systems, drone maintenance hangars and reconnaissance facilities at the base. It also said missile strikes hit the Ali al-Salem air base in Kuwait, damaging radar systems, fuel storage facilities and two runways used by US aircraft.

UAE: IRGC says it damaged radar systems and runways used by US

US works on exit options for citizens in Qatar US works on exit options for citizens in Qatar The US Embassy in Qatar on Saturday urged American citizens in the region to remain vigilant as efforts continue to assist them in leaving the Middle East. In a notice, the embassy said it is working on additional options to help US nationals depart safely. Officials advised Americans to closely monitor their email for updates or last-minute changes related to travel arrangements.

US works on exit options for citizens in Qatar

Missile waves from Iran send millions of Israelis to shelters overnight Missile waves from Iran send millions of Israelis to shelters overnight Millions of Israelis were forced into shelters overnight after Iran launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles toward the country, according to Israeli authorities. Al Jazeera reported that at least five missiles were detected since midnight, triggering air raid sirens across several areas. Israeli officials said the security establishment had anticipated up to 1,000 Iranian missile launches during the first week of fighting, but about 200 have been fired so far. Israeli analysts say the attacks are aimed at pressuring the government by keeping civilians in shelters for extended periods.

Missile waves from Iran send millions of Israelis to shelters overnight

Satellite images show US THAAD radar site damaged near Saudi air base Satellite images show US THAAD radar site damaged near Saudi air base Satellite imagery from March 1 shows smoke rising from a radar site near Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, where dozens of US military aircraft are stationed. The site is one of five radar locations identified as having been struck by Iran or its allies, according to analysis cited in a report by CNN, whose reporter said that the US is considering "relocating a battery currently in South Korea".  The images show damage to a compound where a radar system linked to a THAAD missile defence battery had previously been sheltered under a tent. The radars are part of the US-made THAAD system designed to detect and intercept incoming ballistic missiles, with each radar costing nearly $500 million, according to US defence budget documents. A satellite image taken on March 1 shows smoke rising from a radar site near the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, where dozens of American planes are stationed. At the site, a tent previously used to shelter a radar system for a nearby THAAD battery was badly charred and… pic.twitter.com/rSbEdtOvwf — Gianluca Mezzofiore (@GianlucaMezzo) March 6, 2026

Satellite images show US THAAD radar site damaged near Saudi air base

Demonstrators rally in Sanaa in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon Demonstrators rally in Sanaa in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon Demonstrators gathered in the capital, Sanaa, on Friday to express solidarity with Iran and Lebanon amid the escalating conflict with the United States and Israel.  Protestors held portraits of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the rally. The protest came as US President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” to end hostilities.  Demonstrators rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on 6 March 2026.  Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP

Demonstrators rally in Sanaa in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon

Iran launches new missiles at Israel, interceptions reported over Jordan

Dubai says debris fall caused minor incident Dubai says debris fall caused minor incident Authorities in Dubai on Saturday said a “minor incident” occurred after debris fell following an interception, according to a statement from the Dubai Media Office. Officials said the situation was quickly contained and no injuries were reported. The statement denied social media reports claiming there had been an incident at Dubai International Airport, adding that operations in the area were unaffected.

Dubai says debris fall caused minor incident