NATO has strengthened its missile defense after Alliance air defense systems shot down a ballistic missile launched from Iran into Turkish airspace. NATO's posture will remain elevated until the threat from Iran's indiscriminate attacks in the region diminishes.
Over the past day, 117 combat engagements took place. The enemy used 4653 kamikaze drones and carried out 2543 shellings, dropping 142 guided aerial bombs.
Iran's foreign minister said the country is ready to resist any US ground invasion. Iran is not asking for a ceasefire and sees no reason for negotiations.
US President Donald Trump announced full support for a Kurdish uprising in Iran. The CIA is working to arm Iranian Kurdish forces to ignite a popular uprising.
The ongoing crisis in Iran, which has halted energy supplies and LNG production in Qatar, threatens rising electricity prices in Europe. This will weaken the competitiveness of industry, says the CEO of Statkraft.
Missile and drone attacks continue in the Middle East. Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Israel, Iran, and Lebanon report explosions and interceptions.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi denied the country's attack on Nakhchivan airport in Azerbaijan. A similar statement was made by the Iranian General Staff.
Six people were injured in Abu Dhabi by debris from an intercepted drone, and Qatar was hit by a missile. Cyprus reported a security incident near a British airbase amid the war in the Middle East.
China will send its special envoy Zhai Jun to the Middle East to help de-escalate tensions. Chinese diplomats have already held talks with a number of countries in the region.
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry condemned the Iranian drone attack on Nakhchivan airport, which damaged a building and injured two people. Baku reserves the right to take appropriate measures.
Iran struck Kurdish groups in Iraq, claiming the US was arming Iranian Kurdish guerrillas. This occurred amid the spread of war in the Middle East, which has engulfed the entire region.
On March 5, the airport in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, was attacked by an Iranian drone. No deaths or injuries have been reported.
The cost of insuring ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has increased 12-fold, reaching 3% of the vessel's value. US President Donald Trump has pledged support for trade through the key oil route.
Iran's military leadership denies launching missiles towards Turkey. This happened after NATO air defense intercepted a missile flying from Iran.
Iran and its proxies continue attacks on US allies in the Persian Gulf for the sixth day. An Iranian warship sank, killing more than 80 people.
The price of gold rose as capital shifted to safe-haven assets amid the intensifying military conflict in the Persian Gulf. The spot price increased by 0.8%, settling above $5100 per ounce.
The U. S. Department of Defense identified Major Jeffrey O'Brien and Chief Warrant Officer Robert M. Marzahn, who were killed in a drone attack. This attack claimed the lives of six American reservists in Port Shuaiba.
India has launched a program to involve space startups in creating guardian satellites that will protect national space assets. This is a response to incidents during the conflict with Pakistan and the approach of a foreign spacecraft to an Indian satellite.
Over 200 people have died at the Rubaya mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a landslide caused by prolonged heavy rains. The coltan-mining mine had previously been banned by the government due to critical safety conditions, but rebels continued to operate it.
The IRGC Navy Commander announced a new security zone, prohibiting foreign warships from approaching Iran closer than 800 miles. Tehran challenged Trump, ridiculing his promises regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu requested an explanation from the Trump administration following intelligence reports about possible contacts between the US and Iran. Israel is concerned about the risk of a ceasefire agreement being reached without achieving all of the IDF's military objectives.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the elimination of an Iranian official who led a unit that planned the assassination of Donald Trump. This elimination was an act of retaliation for the Iranian plot against the White House chief.
Kurdish armed groups from Iraq launched a military offensive against the Iranian regime on March 2. Iranian forces evacuated the border city of Marivan.
Since the beginning of the day, 106 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy launched one missile strike and 52 air strikes, dropping 122 guided aerial bombs.
The US Central Command stated that American forces hit or sank more than 20 Iranian vessels. Among the destroyed ships is a 'Suleimani' class warship.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that the presence of American troops in Iran is not part of the operation's plans. This came after statements about possible strikes on Iranian territory.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt announced the expectation of full US dominance over Iranian airspace in the near future. This comes amid Iran's strikes on neighboring Middle Eastern countries.
Qatar has declared force majeure on gas exports due to the US-Israeli war against Iran. Restoring normal production volumes could take at least a month, leading to shortages in global markets.
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced strikes on US and British vessels heading to Israel. According to the commander, Iran has already attacked more than 10 ships during the war.
The 7th Corps of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces reports signs of the enemy preparing to intensify combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian occupiers are planning to intensify their offensive in early spring, accumulating resources.
