Skirmishes
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.
On most fronts, the situation remains stable, but on the eastern flank of the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops are advancing. In total, 48 aggressor attacks were recorded during the day, mainly in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced that the US eliminated an Iranian unit commander who was attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. This was not the primary objective of the operation, but those responsible were on the US target list.
Russia is ready to reroute about 9. 5 million barrels of oil already near Indian waters to India to compensate for supply disruptions from the Middle East. India is looking for alternative sources of supply, as its crude oil reserves cover only 25 days of needs.
Since the beginning of the day, 48 enemy attacks have been recorded on the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions, and shelling of border areas of Sumy region continues.
Qatar's state energy company, QatarEnergy, has declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas supplies. This happened after Iranian attacks on the company's facilities in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed.
The US military struck an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka. As a result of the incident, 32 people were rescued, and at least 101 are missing.
NATO condemns Iran's actions after an Iranian ballistic missile was neutralized near Turkish airspace. Turkey will hold talks with NATO and allies.
On the night of March 2, the SBU and the Defense Forces hit the Valentin Pikul minesweeper and also damaged the anti-submarine ships Yeysk and Kasimov. As a result of the attack, three Russian sailors were killed and 14 were wounded.
The Israeli military carried out a new wave of strikes on Tehran, targeting Iranian regime infrastructure, and on Beirut, hitting Hezbollah facilities. This is the tenth such wave of attacks since the beginning of the conflict.
Two Greek F-16 fighter jets based in Cyprus were scrambled after a drone was detected near Lebanese airspace. The airspace over Larnaca airport was temporarily closed.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that any leader appointed by the Iranian clergy would be a target for destruction. This came amid discussions about the election of a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during American-Israeli strikes.
Ecuadorian and US armed forces have launched joint anti-drug operations. These actions are aimed at combating illegal drug trafficking and are part of a new phase in the fight against narco-terrorism.