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TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The spokesman for the IRGC has said that the powerful armed forces of the country are fully prepared for a large-scale war with the US and Israeli regime’s aggressors for a period of six months.

Bahrain asks citizens to 'head to nearest safe place' Authorities in Bahrain on Sunday said that sirens were activated, while advising people to "head to the nearest safe place", Al Jazeera reported.  “Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said in a brief statement.

Opinion | What Will Iran’s Future Hold?  The New York Times

While there are similarities with the wars against Iraq, the Iran conflict may prove to be the most dangerous and consequential yet This is the third Gulf war and umpteenth outbreak of conflict since the United States took over as the dominant power and influence in the Middle East at the end of the cold war. And it is arguably the most dangerous, consequential and confused of them all. The destruction and chaos spreading across the region confirms the Middle East’s status as the world’s pre-eminent crisis factory, but it also raises questions as to how US presidents so often declare they are ending US interference in the region, only to be lured back in. Continue reading...

Two Iranian vessels depart Chinese port with suspected rocket fuel precursor - WP  ایران اینترنشنال

Sirens sound across Israel as Iran launches missiles  The Jerusalem Post

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned the Republic of Azerbaijan to prevent expansion of any insecurity in the region, urging them to expel Zionists from Azerbaijan.

Opinion | The war that would make Iran look mild  The Washington Post

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country's forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran's commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut. As the conflict spilled into its second week, the regional repercussions spiralled, with Saudi Arabia intercepting a wave of drones headed for targets including the diplomatic quarter in capital Riyadh and Kuwait saying an attack hit fuel tanks at its international airport.

Video: Drone strike sets Kuwait social security headquarters ablaze A drone reportedly launched by Iran set fire to the main headquarters of Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security, with the multi-storey building seen ablaze as emergency crews fought to contain the flames. It comes during a continuing escalation of the US‑Israel war on Iran that has seen Tehran target military and civilian infrastructure across the Gulf. A drone reportedly launched by Iran set fire to the main headquarters of Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security, with the multi‑storey building seen ablaze as emergency crews fought to contain the flames. pic.twitter.com/yznFpk1YIy March 8, 2026

Day 8 of Middle East conflict — Trump signals plans to escalate attacks, Iran vows to continue retaliatory strikes  CNN

Israel says it has launched attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure Israel’s military on Sunday said it has launched another wave of attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure across the country. The announcement came as explosions were reported in several areas of Iran, including the capital Tehran. The attacks are part of the ongoing war that began after coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February, triggering missile and drone retaliation from Tehran across the region.

Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both  AP News

The US Central Command has denied that any US service members had been taken hostage or captured by Iran.  facebook.com

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has said that the noble nation of Iran thwarted plots and conspiracies orchestrated by the United States against the country in the current war.

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Iran war: Drone, missile attacks hit Kuwait, Saudi Arabia  dw.com

Israel has claimed responsibility for an assassination attempt, which killed at least four people, at a Beirut hotel.

Shah's party represents a reformist wave reshaping the Himalayan nation's politics since last year’s youth-led uprising.

Russia sits back as the Iran war escalates, expecting long-term gains  AP News