Skirmishes
Iran will essentially be in a state of unconditional surrender when the US president decides that the country poses no threat to America, the White House said.
The General Staff confirmed damage to the Black Sea Fleet's frigates "Admiral Essen" and "Admiral Makarov" as a result of the attack on March 2. The extent of the damage and information about other vessels are being clarified.
The HKN oil field in the Sarsang area of Dohuk province was shelled last night, causing significant damage to the field and leading to a halt in production.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded soldiers of the 12th Azov Brigade with orders and presented Denys Prokopenko with the insignia of a brigadier general. They discussed the situation at the front and the needs of the military.
Georgian airspace has become one of the busiest transit routes between Europe and Asia. This brings the country up to $375,000 daily due to the increased number of flights.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage of the destruction of the underground bunker of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. This complex was used as a secure command center and a base for advancing military operations.
Donald Trump said there would be no deal with Iran other than unconditional surrender. He stated that he wants to see this through, and also participate in the appointment of the successor to Iran's Supreme Leader.
Russian troops are increasing the use of heavy attack drones in the Sloviansk direction, employing analogues of Ukrainian "Vampires. " The 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade reports on the activity of enemy weapons and attempts to penetrate the defense area.
The European Commission has suspended the visa-free regime for holders of Georgian diplomatic, service, and official passports. This decision was made due to Georgia's violation of its commitments in the areas of democracy and fundamental rights.
Russia is providing Iran with intelligence on the location of American military facilities for strikes in the Middle East. This assistance indicates the involvement of one of America's main nuclear rivals in the war.
Four men have been arrested in London on suspicion of spying for Iran. They were monitoring the Jewish community, and six others have been detained for aiding and abetting.
In February 2026, soldiers of the special unit "Ghosts" destroyed a helicopter, a UAV, 4 ships and a radar station in Crimea.
During March 5, 136 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched 75 air strikes, dropped 233 guided aerial bombs, and lost 950 people.
A week after the war began, the US and Israel exchange strikes with Iran. Persian Gulf countries defend themselves against Iranian attacks, the number of which has decreased.
Satellite images confirmed serious damage to US AN/TPY-2 strategic radar systems in Jordan and the UAE. This weakens the defense of American bases on the Arabian Peninsula.
Iran announced a new phase of Operation 'True Promise 4', launching over 600 missiles and 2000 drones at American and Israeli targets. Tehran claims to have shot down an American F-15E fighter jet and attacked the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
The cost of oil on international markets recorded its sharpest rise since 2022 due to the active phase of the war in the Persian Gulf. The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) jumped 18% in a week.
Donald Trump appealed to the Iranian military to cease resistance and side with the people, promising full legal protection. He warned that continued loyalty to the regime would lead to catastrophic consequences.
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.