March 6, 2026 US signals readiness to escort tankers through Hormuz as traffic thins, but no mission has been launched Trump and Energy Secretary Chris Wright signal the U.S. may escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as shipping traffic drops, though a U.S. official says no mission is underway.
March 6, 2026 Israel strikes slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's underground military bunker Israel struck Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s underground bunker in Tehran, revealing extensive tunnel network beneath Iran's capital.
March 6, 2026 Iran proxies wage war on Israel, threaten US interests as Iraq slammed for not disarming them Tension in the Middle East continue to escalate as Iran-aligned Iraqi militias expand targets from military bases to oil facilities, threatening regional stability.
March 6, 2026 53 Dems vote against declaring Iran a state sponsor of terror A total of 53 House Democrats voted against a resolution this week that called the Islamic Republic of Iran "the largest state sponsor of terrorism."
March 6, 2026 Israel pounds Hezbollah targets, daring Lebanon to reclaim sovereignty from Iran-backed terror proxy Lebanon's government calls for Hezbollah disarmament amid renewed Israel conflict, as international leaders including Macron warn against broader war.
March 6, 2026 IAF dismantles 6 Iranian ballistic missile launchers: IDF The IDF said Friday that the Israeli Air Force dismantled six Iranian ballistic missile launchers on Thursday minutes before they were supposed to be launched. (CREDIT: Israel Defense Forces)
March 5, 2026 Private flights account for 30% of departures from Oman airport as wealthy evacuate Middle East Private flights account for more than 30% of departures from Oman's main airport as Middle East evacuation efforts intensify amid conflict escalation.
March 5, 2026 Red Cross shares audio of Iranian civilian explaining situation on the ground in Tehran: 'No respite' The Red Cross released audio of a civilian in Tehran describing the reality of living with constant explosions as Operation Epic Fury continues.
March 5, 2026 Red Cross shares audio from Tehran civilian explaining situation on the ground in Iran: 'So nervous' The International Committee of the Red Cross released an audio recording of an Iranian civilian describing the scary situation of living in Tehran as the U.S. and Israel carry out attacks. (Credit: ICRC)
March 5, 2026 UK’s prime minister warns of evacuation from Middle East ‘many times bigger’ than Afghanistan British Prime Minister Keir Starmer describes “huge undertaking” to evacuate citizens from the Middle East as the conflict with Iran continues.
