Graves mark 176 children killed in Minab strikes
Graves mark 176 children killed in Minab strikes These graves belong to some of the 176 children from Minab who were killed in Israeli-US strikes over the weekend.
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Prominent feminist activist Yanar Mohammed shot dead in Iraq
Prominent feminist activist Yanar Mohammed shot dead in Iraq Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 03/03/2026 - 09:21 Organisation for Women's Freedom in Iraq calls campaigner's death a 'tremendous loss' for rights activists (L-R) Actor Jane Fonda, Yanar Mohammed, V-Day founder playwright Eve Ensler and V-Day exec director Jerri Lynn Fields participate in V-Day 2004 "Celebrating the Vagina Warriors" Interview Series in New York on 17 November 2003 (AFP) Off Gunmen shot dead prominent Iraqi feminist Yanar Mohammed outside her home in Baghdad on Monday, her organisation announced. The Organisation for Women's Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), which was co-founded by Mohammed in 2003, said she was critically wounded in the shooting and despite being taken to hospital and efforts to save her, she "succumbed to her injuries". "The passing of Yanar Mohammed is a tremendous loss to the feminist movement, but her legendary legacy will live on in every woman whose life was restored thanks to her support, and in every situation that refused violence and discrimination," the organisation said in a statement on Facebook.
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Israel hits 40 sites in Lebanon, forces mass evacuations
Israel hits 40 sites in Lebanon, forces mass evacuations Israel’s army launched what Channel 12 described as a large-scale assault in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah shells struck a building in northern Israel. Citing Israeli sources, the broadcaster said the military responded with extensive strikes. The army later said it had hit 40 targets across Lebanon since the morning.
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The Israeli army announces that it is creating a 'buffer zone' in Lebanon
The Israeli army announces that it is creating a 'buffer zone' in Lebanon The Israeli military says it is establishing a buffer zone inside Lebanon, as forces expand their presence across the border. The announcement came shortly after the defence minister authorised troops to move into 16 additional positions in Lebanese territory, signalling a further deepening of operations. “In practice, Northern Command has moved forward, taken control of the dominating terrain, and is creating a buffer, as we promised, between our residents and any threat,” military spokesperson Effie Defrin said in a televised statement.
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UN rights chief ‘deeply shocked’ by civilian toll in widening Israel-US war
UN rights chief ‘deeply shocked’ by civilian toll in widening Israel-US war The United Nations human rights chief has voiced alarm over the mounting civilian toll from the widening war in the Middle East, warning that attacks on non-military targets may amount to war crimes. Volker Turk is “deeply shocked by the consequences of the widespread hostilities on civilians and civilian infrastructure since the start of the conflict on Saturday,” his spokeswoman said in Geneva on Tuesday. She added that the High Commissioner “called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, prevent any further escalation and take all possible measures to protect civilians.
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UN says 30,000 displaced in Lebanon following Israeli attacks
UN says 30,000 displaced in Lebanon following Israeli attacks At least 30,000 people have fled their homes in Lebanon following Israeli attacks in the south of Lebanon, the United Nations says. The UN refugee agency warned on Tuesday that thousands have sought shelter as hostilities spill over into Lebanese territory, forcing families to abandon their homes with little notice. “As of yesterday, the conservative estimates suggest that nearly 30,000 people were hosted and registered at collective shelters.
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Iran says no radiation leak after Natanz strike
Iran says no radiation leak after Natanz strike Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation says the latest attack on the Natanz nuclear facility did not cause any radioactive leakage. Officials said the strike damaged the entrance to the site in Isfahan province but did not trigger the release of radiation. The organisation confirmed that while parts of the facility sustained structural damage, there had been no radioactive contamination following the attack.
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Lebanon president says Hezbollah ban on military activities ‘irreversible’
Lebanon president says Hezbollah ban on military activities ‘irreversible’ Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun said on Tuesday that the decision to prohibit Hezbollah’s military activities is “irreversible”, as the group claimed fresh attacks on Israeli positions. The attacks come as Israel has violated the November 2024 ceasefire hundreds of times, killing hundreds of civilians and entrenching its occupation in southern Lebanon. Aoun described the move as “final” during talks with members of the Quintet — a diplomatic group comprising the French, US, Qatari, Saudi and Egyptian ambassadors.
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IAEA confirms fresh damage at Iran’s Natanz site
IAEA confirms fresh damage at Iran’s Natanz site The International Atomic Energy Agency says satellite imagery shows new damage at Iran’s underground Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant. In a statement, the agency said it could confirm “some recent damage to entrance buildings” at the facility based on the latest available images. It added: “No radiological consequence expected and no additional impact detected at the [Fuel Enrichment Plant] itself, which was severely damaged in the June conflict,” referring to the 12-day war launched by Israel against Iran last year, which also involved US strikes on Natanz and two other nuclear sites.
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At least 787 killed as US-Israel strikes hit 153 cities: Iranian Red Crescent
At least 787 killed as US-Israel strikes hit 153 cities: Iranian Red Crescent Iran’s Red Crescent says the death toll from US and Israeli attacks has climbed sharply, with hundreds killed across the country since strikes began at the weekend. The humanitarian body said on Tuesday that at least 787 people have died nationwide. The organisation said the bombardment has struck 153 cities and more than 500 sites across Iran.
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France to bolster Cyprus after drone attack on UK base
France to bolster Cyprus after drone attack on UK base France plans to deploy anti-missile and anti-drone systems to Cyprus after drones targeted a British air base on the island, the semi-official Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported on Tuesday. CNA said Paris would also send a frigate, adding that President Emmanuel Macron informed Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides of the move early on Tuesday. A Cypriot government source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the report, Reuters said.
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At least 787 killed in US-Israeli attacks: Report
At least 787 killed in US-Israeli attacks: Report The death toll from US-Israeli strikes on Iran has risen to 787, the Iranian Red Crescent said on Tuesday, as the Israeli-US war on Iran enters its fourth day.
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US-Israeli strikes can raze buildings, but they cannot extinguish Iranian identity
US-Israeli strikes can raze buildings, but they cannot extinguish Iranian identity The new round of coordinated military attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran marks a dramatic escalation in an already volatile confrontation. The strikes, capping months of tensions since a previous wave of attacks in 2025, have pushed the region into one of its most dangerous moments in decades. At a time when diplomatic channels had reportedly shown signs of progress, the renewed use of force has raised urgent questions about legality, legitimacy and the long-term consequences for regional and international security.
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Israeli troops push into southern Lebanon towns: Report
Israeli troops push into southern Lebanon towns: Report Israeli forces have advanced several hundred metres into the southern Lebanese towns of Kfarkela and Qouzah, a Lebanese security source told Al Jazeera Arabic. The source said the incursion followed heightened Israeli military activity along the border. In response, the Lebanese army redeployed troops from newly established forward positions near the frontier.
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Fire contained at UAE oil zone after drone interception
Fire contained at UAE oil zone after drone interception Authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates have put out a fire sparked by debris from a drone intercepted by air defence systems in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, the emirate’s media office said on Tuesday. Officials confirmed that emergency teams quickly contained the blaze and that no casualties were reported.
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Israel launches ground assault in southern Lebanon
Israel launches ground assault in southern Lebanon Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 03/03/2026 - 08:29 Israeli army says it deployed troops 'deeper into southern Lebanon', beyond five positions it has occupied since the 2024 ceasefire Israeli soldiers arrange their equipment on top of a tank in the Upper Galilee near the Lebanon border on 2 March 2026 (AFP/Jalaa Marey) Off Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has announced the authorisation of a ground assault in southern Lebanon . In a statement on Tuesday, Katz said that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had authorised the army to “advance and hold additional dominant terrain in Lebanon”. He said the aim was to “prevent the possibility of direct fire on Israeli communities”.
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Drones hit Omani port, striking a fuel tank
Drones hit Omani port, striking a fuel tank Drones struck Oman’s commercial port of Duqm on Tuesday, hitting a fuel tank as the Israeli-US war on Iran expands across the Gulf region. Oman News Agency cited a security source as saying: “A security source reported that fuel tanks at the commercial port of Duqm were targeted by a number of drones, one of which hit a fuel tank. The resulting damage was contained without any human casualties.
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Israeli invasion reported along Lebanon border
Israeli invasion reported along Lebanon border Israeli forces have launched an invasion into sections of the Lebanese border area, a Lebanese official told Reuters on Tuesday, signalling fresh escalation along the border between the two countries. Local witnesses said the Lebanese army withdrew from at least seven forward operating positions near the border, though authorities have not issued a formal statement explaining the redeployment.
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China backs Iran nuclear rights, urges talks
China backs Iran nuclear rights, urges talks China has reiterated its support for Iran’s “legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy” while calling for an end to US war and a return to negotiations. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning criticised Washington’s strikes, which came as talks were still under way. “US strikes on Iran ‘during ongoing negotiations ...
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Israel plans weeks-long Iran campaign, no ground troops
Israel plans weeks-long Iran campaign, no ground troops Israel’s military says it has mapped out a campaign against Iran that could run for several weeks, though it does not expect to deploy ground forces at this stage. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said the army had planned for operations to continue beyond the immediate term. “We have prepared a general scope of weeks,” Shoshani said during an online briefing, noting that the timeline could shift depending on how events unfold.