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- 3 March 2026 11:57 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Canada Urges Citizens to Leave UAE Amid Rising Gulf Tensions
Canada has advised its citizens in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to leave as soon as commercial flights are available, citing escalating Iran-Gulf tensions linked to the ongoing Israel US Iran war.
Canadian authorities warned that UAE airspace could face sudden or partial closures due to rising regional security threats and missile activity across the Gulf.
Australia has also urged its citizens to avoid travel to the UAE for now, while the United States has advised Americans to depart multiple Middle Eastern countries amid the expanding Middle East conflict escalation.
The US travel advisory covers Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the UAE, Yemen, as well as the West Bank and Gaza, highlighting growing international concern over the widening regional military crisis.
- 3 March 2026 11:56 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Airstrike Reported Near Old Parliament Building in Central Tehran
An airstrike has been reported in central Tehran near Iran’s old parliament building, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing Israel US Iran war.
Local media reports said the strike occurred near the busy Vali-e-Asr and Jomhouri area, a district known for its cultural centers and museums. The location is considered a high-profile urban zone within the Iranian capital.
The reported strike in the heart of Tehran underscores the expanding scope of the Middle East conflict escalation, with attacks now reaching symbolic and densely populated areas.
There was no immediate official confirmation regarding casualties or damage as the broader regional military confrontation continues to intensify.
- 3 March 2026 11:55 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Israeli Army Forces Evacuations in Lebanon Amid Ongoing Hezbollah Strikes
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have carried out forced evacuations in several Lebanese villages as military operations against Hezbollah continue amid the widening Israel US Iran war.
A military spokesperson stated that due to ongoing Hezbollah activity, Israeli forces are compelled to take strong action but have no intention of harming civilians. Residents were ordered to stay at least 1,000 meters away from their villages and avoid proximity to suspected Hezbollah facilities.
The evacuation directive follows a similar order issued earlier for 52 settlements in southern Lebanon, highlighting intensifying cross-border military escalation along the Israel-Lebanon frontier.
The developments reflect deepening regional conflict escalation, with Lebanon increasingly affected by the broader Middle East security crisis.
- 3 March 2026 11:53 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: IRGC Claims 20 Drones, 3 Missiles Fired at US Air Base in Bahrain
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it launched 20 combat drones and three missiles at a US air base in Bahrain, intensifying the expanding Israel US Iran war.
According to the IRGC, the targeted facility is located in the Sheikh Isa area and hosts American military forces. The group alleged that the strike damaged a main building and ignited fires in nearby fuel storage tanks.
There has been no immediate official response from Bahraini authorities regarding the reported drone and missile attack.
- 3 March 2026 11:52 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Hezbollah Claims Drone Strike on Israel’s Ramat David Airbase
Lebanon-based Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting Israel’s Ramat David Airbase in northern Israel, as the broader Israel US Iran war continues to expand.
According to the group, the strike aimed at the airbase’s radar systems and control room infrastructure, marking a significant escalation in cross-border hostilities linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Hezbollah described the operation as retaliation for Israeli strikes inside Lebanon amid rising regional military escalation. There has been no immediate official confirmation from Israeli authorities regarding the claim.
The development signals intensifying Israel-Hezbollah confrontation, further complicating the multi-front dynamics of the evolving regional security crisis.
- 3 March 2026 11:51 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: US Envoy Says Washington Offered Nuclear Fuel Deal Before Talks Collapsed
US Special Representative Steve Witkoff has revealed that a final diplomatic effort to revive a US-Iran nuclear agreement failed before the escalation of the Israel US Iran war.
According to Witkoff, President Donald Trump sent him and Jared Kushner to Geneva for last-minute negotiations. The United States reportedly proposed that Iran halt uranium enrichment for 10 years in exchange for receiving civil nuclear fuel support.
He said Iran declined the proposal, and after multiple rounds of talks it became clear that reaching a deal would be extremely difficult. A final attempt at compromise also failed.
Following the collapse of negotiations, the United States moved ahead with coordinated military action alongside Israel, marking a major turning point in the expanding Middle East conflict escalation.
- 3 March 2026 11:50 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Drone Intercepted Near Erbil International Airport in Iraq
A drone has reportedly been shot down near Erbil International Airport in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, amid the widening Israel US Iran war and growing regional security escalation.
According to regional media reports, air defense forces intercepted the drone close to the airport perimeter. Footage circulating online showed smoke rising and a small fire near the facility.
Erbil airport is strategically significant due to the presence of international military and diplomatic operations, making any aerial threat a serious concern in the broader Middle East conflict.
Authorities are assessing the incident as tensions continue to spread across multiple fronts in the ongoing regional military confrontation.
- 3 March 2026 10:07 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: US Embassy in Pakistan Cancels All Visa Appointments Over Security Concerns
The US Embassy in Pakistan has cancelled all visa appointments citing heightened security risks linked to unrest following developments in the escalating Israel US Iran war.
The suspension applies to diplomatic offices in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, and will remain in effect until March 6. Officials said the decision was taken as a precaution amid growing regional security tensions.
The move follows violent protests outside the US Consulate in Karachi, where security forces reportedly opened fire during clashes, resulting in at least 10 deaths.
The demonstrations erupted after reports circulated regarding the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel strikes, highlighting how the broader Middle East conflict escalation is triggering unrest beyond the immediate war zone.
- 3 March 2026 10:07 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: US Troops Reportedly Open Fire During Protest at Karachi Consulate
US troops reportedly opened fire on protesters who stormed the US diplomatic compound in Karachi, according to media reports citing American officials, as tensions linked to the Israel US Iran war spill beyond the Middle East.
Officials said it remains unclear whether the gunfire resulted in injuries or fatalities. They also indicated uncertainty over whether private security personnel or local police guarding the mission discharged weapons during the unrest.
The protest reportedly turned violent after demonstrators breached the outer wall of the compound. At least 10 people were killed during the confrontation at the site, while broader unrest in Pakistan has reportedly led to 23 deaths.
The incident underscores the widening regional security fallout from the escalating Middle East conflict, with diplomatic facilities increasingly becoming flashpoints.
- 3 March 2026 10:06 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Hezbollah Says Retaliation Is Necessary, Lebanon PM Announces End to Military Role
Lebanon’s Hezbollah has said it considers retaliation against Israel a legitimate right, as the broader Israel US Iran war fuels renewed cross-border hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon frontier.
The group stated that Israeli strikes over the past 15 months violated the 2024 ceasefire understanding and that political and diplomatic efforts to halt the attacks had failed. It described its recent missile launches as defensive actions aimed at countering continued aggression.
Hezbollah added that it had previously warned of consequences if Israeli operations persisted and said it would take necessary measures to stop further destruction amid the ongoing Middle East conflict escalation.
Meanwhile, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced that Hezbollah would cease military activities going forward, stating that the organization’s role would now be confined to political engagement as part of efforts to stabilize the country during the widening regional security crisis.
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