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- 3 March 2026 10:05 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Australian Defence Minister Says Troops in UAE Safe After Reported Attack
Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles has confirmed that all Australian troops stationed in the United Arab Emirates are safe following a reported Iranian strike near Al Minhad Air Base during the early phase of the escalating Israel US Iran war.
Marles stated that the attack occurred on the first night of the conflict and that all personnel have been accounted for. Around 100 Australian soldiers are currently deployed in the Middle East, with the majority based in the UAE.
The statement comes amid heightened regional military escalation, as US-linked and allied installations across the Gulf remain on high alert due to ongoing missile and drone threats.
Australian authorities are continuing to monitor the evolving Middle East security crisis as tensions intensify across the region.
- 3 March 2026 10:02 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: IDF Claims Palestinian Islamic Jihad Chief Killed in Beirut, Evacuation Orders Issued in South Lebanon
The Israeli military has claimed that it eliminated the head of Palestinian Islamic Jihad in a strike in Beirut, amid the escalating Israel US Iran war and widening Lebanon front escalation.
Israeli officials also stated that senior members of Hezbollah, including the chief of its intelligence wing, were targeted in the same wave of attacks. However, there has been no immediate confirmation from Hezbollah regarding the reported casualties.
Meanwhile, civilians in southern Lebanon remain trapped as the Israeli army issued forced evacuation orders for nearly 50 villages, urging residents to leave their homes immediately due to ongoing cross-border hostilities.
The developments signal deepening regional military confrontation, with Lebanon increasingly drawn into the broader Middle East conflict escalation.
- 3 March 2026 9:59 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Death Toll in Iran Rises to 742, Including 176 Children, After Massive Airstrikes
The death toll in Iran has reportedly climbed to 742, including 176 children, as the Israel US Iran war continues to intensify with large-scale US-Israel airstrikes across the country.
According to regional media reports, more than 1,000 locations have been targeted so far, with over 2,000 bombs allegedly dropped in the first 30 hours of the campaign, marking one of the most intense phases of the ongoing Middle East conflict escalation.
Authorities report that more than 750 people have been injured in the strikes. The conflict, which began on February 28, reportedly resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the initial bombardment.
Meanwhile, three US service members were confirmed killed on Sunday, underscoring the growing human cost on multiple fronts of the expanding regional military confrontation.
- 3 March 2026 8:31 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: US Issues Safety Advisory for Americans in Saudi Arabia After Drone Attack
US officials in Saudi Arabia have urged American citizens to remain indoors and avoid the US Embassy in Riyadh after a reported drone attack on the diplomatic compound amid the escalating Israel US Iran war.
The US mission in Saudi Arabia issued security advisories for Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dhahran, advising against non-essential travel near any military installations due to heightened regional security threats.
In a social media statement, the embassy recommended that US nationals stay in secure locations and avoid the embassy premises until further notice, citing risks linked to the broader Middle East conflict escalation.
The advisory reflects growing concerns over the safety of foreign nationals as Gulf security tensions intensify across the region.
- 3 March 2026 8:30 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: IRGC Claims Responsibility for Drone and Missile Attack Targeting US Forces in Dubai
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a drone and missile attack targeting US military forces in Dubai amid the escalating Israel US Iran war.
The IRGC said its naval units carried out the strike, marking a significant expansion of Gulf military hostilities linked to the broader Middle East conflict escalation.
Iranian forces also reiterated responsibility for a recent drone attack on the US Arifjan base in Kuwait, further intensifying tensions around American military installations in the region.
No immediate confirmation has been issued by US or Emirati officials regarding the claimed attacks, as regional security alerts remain at heightened levels.
- 3 March 2026 8:29 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Two Drones Strike US Embassy in Riyadh, No Casualties Reported
Two drones reportedly originating from Iran struck the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, amid the intensifying Israel US Iran war, according to media reports.
Initial information indicates that there were no casualties in the incident. Reports said the embassy compound was largely empty late at night when the suspected drone attack occurred.
The development highlights growing threats to US diplomatic facilities in the region as the broader Middle East conflict escalation continues.
Authorities are reviewing security protocols as tensions rise across Gulf nations linked to the expanding regional military confrontation.
- 3 March 2026 8:29 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Iran Claims Drone Strike on US Arifjan Base in Kuwait
Iran has claimed it launched a new wave of attacks targeting the US military base at Arifjan in Kuwait, using 10 combat drones as part of the escalating Israel US Iran war.
According to Iranian military sources, the drones successfully struck their intended targets at the base, which hosts American troops in the Gulf region.
There was no immediate confirmation or response from Kuwaiti or US officials regarding the reported drone strike.
The development marks another phase in the widening Middle East conflict escalation, as US-linked installations across the region remain under heightened security alert.
- 3 March 2026 8:28 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: US Urges Citizens to Leave Several Middle East Countries Amid Security Risks
The US State Department has advised American citizens to immediately depart multiple Middle Eastern countries using commercial means due to escalating security threats linked to the ongoing Israel US Iran war.
The advisory covers Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, reflecting the widening regional conflict escalation.
Officials cited serious and evolving security risks, including missile attacks, drone strikes, and potential unrest, as reasons for the urgent travel warning.
The move underscores growing international concern over the expanding Middle East crisis and the increasing impact on civilians and foreign nationals across the region.
- 3 March 2026 8:28 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Explosions Reported Near US Embassy in Riyadh, Fire Breaks Out
Two explosions have been reported near the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, amid the escalating Israel US Iran war, according to media reports citing regional sources.
Initial information suggests that a suspected drone attack triggered blasts and a subsequent fire at the diplomatic compound. Officials indicated that no personnel were present at the time of the incident.
The development heightens concerns over expanding Middle East security tensions, as diplomatic and military sites increasingly face threats linked to the broader regional conflict escalation.
Authorities are assessing the situation, with further details expected as investigations continue.
- 3 March 2026 8:27 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Kuwait Says 178 Ballistic Missiles, 384 Drones Fired Since Start of Attacks
Kuwait has claimed that since the beginning of the latest Iranian military offensive, it has faced 178 ballistic missiles and 384 combat drones, marking one of the heaviest waves of fire in the escalating Israel US Iran war.
According to a government statement, 27 soldiers were injured during the attacks as Kuwaiti air defense systems worked to intercept incoming threats amid heightened regional security tensions.
The scale of missile and drone launches underscores the widening Middle East conflict escalation, with Gulf states increasingly drawn into direct hostilities.
Officials continue to assess damage and reinforce defensive measures as the broader regional military confrontation intensifies.
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