Israel Strike Kills Iran Security Chief Ali Larijani, Son and Aide Also Dead
Iran’s top security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in an Israeli attack. In the same incident, his son Morteza Larijani and an aide were also killed.
Retaliatory attacks on the US Embassy and Iran-backed group bases in Baghdad leave 4 dead
At least four people have been killed in retaliatory drone and airstrikes in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. The attacks were carried out early Tuesday morning targeting the US Embassy and bases of Iran-backed armed groups. Qatar-based news outlet Al Jazeera reported this citing eyewitnesses and security sources.
Drone Attack Targets US Embassy in Baghdad
A drone attack has targeted the United States Embassy in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. This information was reported on Saturday in a report by AFP.
2,500 U.S. Marines Head to Iran War on Amphibious Warship
For the first time since the ongoing war between Iran and the United States–Israel alliance began, a decision has been made to deploy a group of 2,500 U.S. Marine troops.
MV Banglar Joyjatra Turns Back While Heading Toward Strait of Hormuz
The state-owned company Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC)’s vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra has left the port of Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates but has now become stranded with 31 sailors near the port of Sharjah. The vessel’s next destination was the port of Mumbai in India. To reach there, it would have to cross the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. However, due to the ongoing war situation, ship movement through this crucial waterway has effectively been suspended. Although the vessel had set sail to proceed, members of the UAE Coast Guard advised it not to travel through the route at this moment.
Ongoing Middle East Conflict Disrupts Dhaka Flights, 391 Cancelled So Far
Due to security risks amid the ongoing war situation in the Middle East, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan temporarily closed their airspace starting 28 February. The decision had a direct impact on Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Iran War Sparks Fears of a Global Economic Nightmare
The war between the United States and Israel against Iran has turned into a terrible “nightmare” for the global economy. After Iranian leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a missile strike on February 28, Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. As a result, the prices of fuel and fertilizers in the global market have soared. This has created fears of a food crisis in poorer countries.
Iran War Escalates into Regional Conflict
Tensions across the Middle East have intensified within a week of the start of the U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. Despite extensive military attacks by land, sea, and air, the situation is rapidly escalating into a larger regional conflict.
No Fuel Even After Hours of Waiting in Line
From Friday morning (6 March), motorcycle riders crowded various petrol pumps in Jamalpur town to buy fuel. However, since most of the pumps remained closed, many riders waited in line for hours but eventually returned without getting fuel.
Tehran Falls Silent, Slowly Turning Into a Dead City
The capital of Iran, Tehran, has almost turned into a deserted city amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Busy streets in the city are largely empty, most shops are closed, and fear and uncertainty dominate the lives of residents. With the internet nearly shut down across the country, many citizens are accessing the outside world using VPNs. One such resident told the BBC that Tehran’s busy Iranshahr Street now appears as silent as it was during the days of the pandemic.