Trump Delays Strikes on Iranian Energy Sites Amid Disputed ‘Talks’ with Tehran
US President Donald Trump has ordered a temporary halt to planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, claiming that “productive conversations” with Tehran prompted the decision. However, Iranian officials have firmly denied that any such discussions took place, deepening uncertainty amid an already volatile regional conflict.
Saudi Arabia, UAE edge closer to backing US-Israeli war on Iran
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are gradually shifting towards supporting the United States in its ongoing conflict with Iran, as regional tensions escalate and Gulf states face increasing security threats.
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.
All Flights to the Middle East Temporarily Suspended by Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Due to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East surrounding Israel’s attack on Iran, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to all destinations in the region. All its flights to Middle Eastern destinations including Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait and other regional destinations will remain suspended until further notice.
Israeli Attacks on Two Schools in Iran, More Than Half a Hundred Killed
At least 51 people have been killed in an Israeli attack on a girls’ school in the city of Minab in Hormozgan Province in southern Iran, according to state media. On the same day, another school was attacked east of the capital, Tehran.
Inside Sudan’s Civil War: The Army, RSF, and the Foreign Powers Fueling the Conflict
Since April 2023, Sudan has been torn apart by brutal fighting between the national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Both sides are accused of receiving backing from foreign powers including Egypt, the UAE, Libya, Chad, Turkey, Iran, Russia, and Kenya, deepening the humanitarian crisis that has displaced over 12 million people.
A New Iran–Israel War May Be Inevitable, Say Analysts
With domestic instability and regional escalation mounting, Iran and Israel appear on the brink of a new confrontation — analysts say full‑scale war is only a matter of time.