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Hegseth says ‘there will be more casualties’ in Iran operation  mypanhandle.com

Macron bolstering French military presence, drone and missile defenses around Cyprus ahead of talks with Cypriot and Greek leaders The post Macron heads to Cyprus as Europe rallies around island after drone attack appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Surge in energy prices causing rationing and closure of petrol pumps in import-dependent South Asia

Trump to Times of Israel: It’ll be a ‘mutual’ decision with Netanyahu regarding when Iran war ends  The Times of Israel

By Parisa Hafezi and Maayan Lubell DUBAI/JERUSALEM, March 9 (Reuters) - Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging and Asian stock markets into a nosedive. As the war entered its 10th day, fresh missile and drone strikes by Israel and Iran reverberated across the Middle East.

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister says the latest threat made by US President Donald Trump to attack and kill Iranian people is a clear sign of the admission of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Why has the Iran war sparked fears of stagflation for the global economy?  The Guardian

Bahrain’s Bapco refinery suspends obligations after drone strike damage Bahrain’s Bapco Energies declared force majeure on its operations after an incident at its main refinery, according to state media. The move frees the company from supply obligations if disruptions are caused by events beyond its control. The announcement came after thick smoke was seen rising from the Bapco oil refinery following an Iranian drone attack in the Sitra area, according to a witness cited by Reuters. Authorities earlier said the attack caused injuries and damage near the facility, which is a key part of Bahrain’s energy sector.

Oil prices surge 20% as expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran cuts supplies from Mideast  CNBC

Trump Says He Is ‘Not Happy’ With Iran’s New Supreme Leader as U.S.–Israel War Continues  Kurdistan24

Defence analysts say the world-class capability of the RAAF’s Wedgetail aircraft could help against drone and missile strikes carried out by Iran Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The foreign minister, Penny Wong, has confirmed that the government has been asked to provide military assistance to combat missiles and drone attacks that Iran has launched against neighbouring countries. “Many countries which are non-participants have been attacked by Iran through this,” Wong said. Continue reading...

More casualties reported in Lebanon amid Israeli strikes  Armenpress

US, Israel strike Iran Live Updates | Bahrain's Bapco oil refinery declares force majeure on ops after Iranian drone attack  Deccan Herald

Iran-Israel war: 67,000 Indians have returned from Middle East, says EAM Jaishankar  The Economic Times

Iran's choice of Mojtaba Khamenei appears to close path to swift end to war  Reuters

Governments scramble to limit fallout of Iran war as oil prices surge  Reuters

The US-Israel War on Iran and the Rise in Hate Against Muslim Americans  Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH)

The war on Iran is already upending the Middle East. Look to the Gulf states to see how | Nesrine Malik  The Guardian

Video: Israeli strike kills four including children in Gaza Four people, including children, were killed after an Israeli strike hit tents sheltering displaced families in central Gaza. The victims were living in makeshift shelters after being forced from their homes amid Israel’s ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip. The attack targeted a site where civilians had sought refuge, once again showing that nowhere is safe for Palestinians as Israel continues its relentless bombardment and destruction across the enclave. Four people, including children, were killed after an Israeli strike hit tents sheltering displaced families in central Gaza. pic.twitter.com/S2emjWmX7k March 9, 2026

Fuel depots were hit in Tehran and Karaj overnight, with videos showing huge fires and plumes of smoke in multiple locations.