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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's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has pledged allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei, the country's new supreme leader.

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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

Iran Live Updates: Khamenei's Son Named Supreme Leader as Fighting Escalates Across Middle East  The New York Times

Strait of Hormuz disruption could wipe out 9 million b/d as Gulf producers shut wells  Moneycontrol.com

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

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran has pledged support for Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei following his selection as Leader.

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

Crude oil prices spike above $115 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping  AP News

Finance ministers of G7 nations to hold emergency talks on releasing oil reserves Finance ministers from the G7 nations will hold an emergency meeting to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves as global crude prices surge, the Financial Times reported, citing sources. The move is being considered to stabilise energy markets amid disruptions linked to the widening Middle East conflict. US officials reportedly believe that releasing between 300 million and 400 million barrels from strategic reserves could help ease supply pressures and calm volatile markets. The discussions come as oil prices have spiked sharply and fears grow over disruptions to ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have pledged loyalty to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, vowing to protect the nation and its revolutionary achievements under his leadership.

'Iran School Struck By Tomahawk, Israel Not Known To Have It': Fact-Checker  NDTV

Pakistan Stock Exchange plunges as oil shock rattles global markets Pakistan Stock Exchange benchmark index plunged more than 9,000 points in early trading, which resulted in trade suspension in the market for 45 minutes, local media reported.  The development came amid escalating Middle East tensions, triggering a massive sell-off, the report said, adding that the benchmark index shed a massive 9,780 points in its opening session.  Similar scenes were witnessed in markets across Asia, including Japan, South Korea and India, where the market value of shares fell sharply as the oil shock above $115 rattled global markets.