former secretary of state Hillary Clinton She was seen slamming the table and threatening to walk away after hearing photos of her testimony were released. Jeffrey Epstein. Video of the incident was widely circulated on social media.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified behind closed doors to a congressional panel about her relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The still image in the video is taken from a video shot in Chappaqua, New York, USA on February 26, 2026. (Handout provided by Republican Oversight/Reuters) (Via Reuters)
Clinton’s lawyers argued in testimony that the release of the former secretary of state’s photo violated established rules.
“If you do this, I’m sick of it. I’m sick of it. From now on, you can hold me in contempt until the cows come home. This is just typical behavior,” an angry Clinton said, prompting an adjournment of her testimony before the House Oversight Committee.
At one point, she was seen slamming the table in anger.
After the breach was raised, a man across the table from Clinton admitted to posting a photo and said, “I’m going to take it down.”
‘I don’t recall ever meeting Mr. Epstein’
On February 26, Clinton told a congressional committee that she did not remember meeting Epstein. She added that she had no information to share about his criminal activity.
“I have no recollection of ever meeting Mr. Epstein. I have never flown on his plane or visited his island, home or offices,” Clinton said in a statement released via video Monday, March 2, before the House Oversight Committee.
Clinton claimed in closed-door testimony in Chappaqua, New York, that the committee “held zero public hearings” on the matter and made “little effort to call the most prominent people in the Epstein dossier.”
Clinton and her husband, former U.S. President bill clintonInitially refused to testify before the committee. However, when lawmakers thought they were in contempt of Congress, they agreed.
Bill testified before the committee on Friday, February 27.
Officials interact with Indians stranded in Kuwait at embassy
New Delhi: As conflicts in West Asia further intensify, India has expressed deep anxiety over the issue, saying any development that has a negative impact on nearly ten million Indian nationals in the Gulf cannot be ignored and any major disruption in the region will have serious consequences for the Indian economy.After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the Iranian attack in a dialogue with the leaders of all GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait), the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a latest statement strongly protesting the attack on commercial ships, highlighting India’s key interests in the region.
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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: “Nearly ten million Indian citizens live and work in the Gulf region. Their safety and welfare are top priority. Our trade and energy supply chains also pass through this region.” He added that the government will continue to closely monitor the development of the situation and make relevant decisions based on national interest.As a first response to the outbreak of conflict between Iran and the Gulf region on Saturday, India urged all parties to exercise restraint, avoid escalation and prioritize the safety of civilians.“Unfortunately, the situation in the region continues to deteriorate significantly during Ramadan,” Jaiswal said, while reiterating India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy.The ministry said that as a country whose citizens occupy an important position in the global workforce, India also firmly opposes attacks on merchant ships. “A number of Indian nationals have been killed or missing as a result of such attacks over the past few days,” an MEA spokesman said, adding that India had made clear its support for an early end to the conflict and expressed sadness over the many lives lost.The government said the conflict had not only intensified in recent days but also spread to other countries. “While normal life and economic activities have come to a halt, the destruction and death toll continue to mount. As a close neighbor that is vital to the security and stability of the region, these developments cause great anxiety,” Jaiswal said.The ministry said Indian embassies and consulates in the affected countries remain in close contact with Indian nationals and community organizations and are issuing appropriate advisories regularly.“They have also provided all possible assistance to those in distress as a result of the conflict. The embassy and consulates will continue to be proactive in resolving all consular aspects of this conflict. We are in contact with governments in the region and other key partners. The prime minister and foreign ministers have held discussions with their counterparts,” the statement said.
Dubai International Airport has issued a warning after misleading videos claiming incidents at the airport began circulating on social media. Authorities said the videos were digitally manipulated and false, urging the public to rely on official updates and avoid sharing unverified material, which could result in legal consequences.
Airport authorities say circulated footage is fabricated
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has issued an alert to the public over videos online falsely claiming to show incidents at the airport.
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The airport authority said in a statement posted online that the video circulating on social media was “fabricated and digitally altered” and did not represent actual conditions at the airport.Officials stressed that the material shared was misleading and urged people to rely on verified announcements from official channels for accurate updates.
Warn for sharing misleading content
DXB also warned social media users not to forward or post unverified material.Authorities noted that disseminating such content could cause confusion and misinformation, especially when critical public infrastructure is involved. The airport reminds residents that sharing unverified posts may subject individuals to legal consequences under UAE regulations.
Authorities warn against spreading old videos online
The warning comes as several authorities in the UAE address the spread of misleading content during a period of heightened concern in the region.Government entities have flagged instances of old videos and images being republished and presented as recent events. The Dubai Media Office previously clarified that footage of past fires circulating online was inaccurate and misleading.The alerts follow developments after Iran expanded its retaliatory attacks on U.S. targets in the Gulf starting on February 28, triggering a wave of unverified content on social media platforms.
Public Prosecution Agency emphasizes responsibility for verifying information
The UAE Prosecution Service reminds residents to confirm the accuracy of information before sharing it online.Authorities warned that spreading rumors or unverified information could harm individuals and the wider community. Officials also noted that dissemination of such content may result in legal penalties and therefore the need to rely on official sources when seeking information.
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered a hamstring tendon injury, his Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr FC confirmed on Tuesday. Despite the setback, his participation in the 2026 World Cup appears to be safe.The 41-year-old Portugal captain is expected to miss two to four weeks, which should allow him to fully recover before the start of the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada on June 11.
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The five-time Ballon d’Or winner suffered the injury during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Al Fayeja.Al Nasr said the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus player “has begun a rehabilitation program and his condition will be assessed on a daily basis”.Ronaldo, who is about to play in a record sixth World Cup, suffered the injury during a match in Al Faha in the Saudi Professional League.The setback comes at a crucial time as Al Nasser look to protect their slim lead at the top of the Saudi Professional League table.Ronaldo is Al Nasr’s league top scorer with 21 goals this season, but he now faces uncertainty over the upcoming fixtures.Al-Nasr will face Neom SC and Al-Khaleej in March, while Ronaldo is also in doubt for Portugal’s international friendlies against Mexico and the United States later this month.Al-Nasser and the Portuguese national football team are hoping their captain’s latest injury is just a temporary setback rather than a serious long-term problem. (Arnie)
kuwaitis F/A-18 Hornet As China-U.S. relations continue to be tense, the plane is suspected of accidentally shooting down three U.S. F-15s. Iran. Central Command initially issued a press release saying the three planes crashed in an “apparent friendly fire incident.” However, it is unclear whether another aircraft was involved.
In addition to Canada and Australia, Kuwait is also one of the countries purchasing F/A-18 Hornets from the United States. (X/@clashreport)
“At 11:03 pm ET on March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury crashed over Kuwait due to an apparent incident of friendly fire. During active combat that included attacks by Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones, the U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses,” statement read.
The statement added: “All six crew members ejected safely and were rescued safely and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged the incident and we thank the Kuwait Defense Forces for their efforts and their support of ongoing operations. The cause of the incident is under investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.”
Suspicions later turned to a Kuwaiti aircraft, according to Air Force and Space Force Magazine. The incident occurred on the third day of the conflict between the United States and Iran. At least one Kuwaiti F/A-18 is believed to be responsible, the magazine reported. They have F/A-18s and Eurofighter Typhoons.
Kuwait F/A-18 Hornet Incident: Everything You Need to Know
All six people (three pilots and three weapons systems officers) managed to survive after a suspected Kuwaiti F/A-18 downed the plane and are reportedly recovering.
The exact circumstances of how the three planes were shot down remain unclear. However, one former pilot expressed doubts.
“If you’re flying an air defense mission, the first thing you do is interrogate with your transponder. If you’re beyond visual range, you interrogate other aircraft to see if they’re flying.” quack Friendly code. If you don’t have friendly identification, then you have visual identification,” the former pilot said.
Notably, Allied pilots have taken steps to prevent such incidents, with the publication stating that U.S. pilots broadcast codes identifying friend or foe, which Allied forces use to know they are dealing with a friendly entity.
The expert added that based on the fact that the crew ejected safely, “they were hit from the rear quadrant.” The former pilot also believes they were likely hit “by a heat-seeking missile that didn’t have a really large warhead.” It is unclear whether the US spacecraft has activated the identification friend or foe system.
“It would be difficult to mistake an F-15E for an Iranian aircraft, especially if they were not maneuvering in any offensive manner,” the former pilot said, adding that even if the planes did not fly with their transponders on, that would not be a reason to fire. “They have to show some kind of hostile intent. If they’re just flying, it’s not hostile intent.”
The incident came a day after an Iranian drone struck a tactical operations center in the Kuwaiti port of Shuaiba, killing six U.S. soldiers.
Kuwait F/A-18 Hornet: Everything you need to know about the aircraft
The F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather, supersonic, twin-engine, carrier-based multi-role fighter aircraft. It was designed as a fighter and ground attack aircraft, which is why it has the F/A designation.
It was designed by McDonnell Douglas and Northrop Corporation. The aircraft can be used in a variety of roles, including fighter escort, close air support and fleet air defense. The U.S. Navy has used the YF-17 since 1983 when it developed its design.
Since then, many countries have also purchased the aircraft from the United States. These include Australia, Canada, Spain and Kuwait. The Kuwait Air Force ordered these aircraft in 1988. Deliveries lasted from October 1991 to August 1993.
Kashgar open in me,Open in Ghat,Holi opens in the spring.This is not just a song that echoes across India, it is an emotion that Benaras lives and breathes every year. In much of the country, Holi arrives with a blaze of colour, sea breezes in the air, water cannons at the ready and laughter echoing through the narrow lanes. But on the ancient ghats of Kashgar, Holi doesn’t come in pinks and yellows. Instead, it unfolds in muted gray, where devotees gather not for picaris and gurals, but for the sacred ashes rising from the funeral pyre, symbolizing the ultimate truth of life.Here the color changes to cinder. Laughter melted into the loud chants of Hara Mahadev. The celebrations shed their carnival trappings and became contemplative, less revelry and more calculation.This is Masaan Holi, also known as Bhasma Holi or Smashan Holi, the Holi of the crematorium, where faith dances in the shadow of fire and death.
The place where fire never sleeps
Masan Holi is celebrated mainly at Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat, two holy places where funeral pyres are kept burning almost constantly.The word “Masaan” is derived from the Sanskrit “shmashaan” which means crematorium. In this liberated city, life and death coexist without apology, funeral pyres burn forever and the ashes of the departed become the medium of celebration.Masaan ki Holi involves the use of ashes from a funeral pyre. Rooted in Shaivite tradition, Masaan Holi attracts Aghori sadhus, sadhus and devoted followers of Shiva who choose to face death rather than escape from it. Devotees lightly apply bhasm, or Vibhuti (Holy ash) overlap each other, symbolizing the uninterrupted cycle of life and death.
but Why Holi is celebrated?
To understand Masaan Holi, one must first step into the mythology.The celebrations begin a day after the Rangbhari Ekadashi at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. This day is considered to honor Goddess Parvati.get” After her wedding with Shiva on Mahashivratri. Although this sacred wedding was celebrated with great pomp, legend has it that certain devas, yakshas, gandharvas, and kinnas were not among the elite guest list.
So what did Shiva do?
According to legend, this ascetic god, dancer, mystic and original rule-breaker chose to celebrate with his leopard skin, decorated with live snakes. gangster friendshis fellow crematorium. exist mahashmashanahe played Holi using the ashes of a burning pyre, dancing in the flames and smoke, chanting “Har Har Mahadev”.And so the tradition began.
Entering the gray area
As a twenty-something who grew up on stories of India’s layered spiritual traditions, I’ve long been curious about this practice, this raw, unpurified ritual. Social media made Masaan Holi a viral sensation. The ash-covered faces, the slow-motion chants, the cinematic spirals of smoke, it’s all about beauty. But what lies beyond the filtered frames?To find out, I arrived in Benares on the second day of Rangbhari Ekadashi. With only two days left of my lavish journalist week, I got fully dressed and prepared for what most would call “the color game,” but here, color itself doesn’t exist!The mood changed as we walked towards the ghats. The closer you get to Manikarnika, the denser the crowds become. The sea of people surged like a tidal wave, devotees, children sitting on their shoulders, sadhus in saffron, Agri sadhus with ashes on their foreheads. The air was filled with shouts and anticipation.Then the strange confusion began.
The whirlpool of human nature
What looks like spiritual enthusiasm from a distance turns into traffic jams up close. I can’t see the hurricane of numbers, but oh my god it exists!A large team, side by side, heading towards the same holy place. I can neither go out nor move!The crowd became unruly. Elbows bump, slippers slip, and personal space evaporates into the smoky air. I found myself caught in a whirling vortex of bodies, a buzzing mass that seemed unable to move backward or forward.Are they all devotees? A seeker of the divine? Of course there are some. But others seem to be thrill-seekers, more obsessed with the spectacle than the sacred. The pushing turned into pushing. The singing grew louder and louder. For a moment, I felt less like a pilgrim and more like driftwood in a crashing wave.One day I had two choices: hold my breath or let go of the slippers.The slippers are lost.To this day, they still inhabit somewhere in Manikarnika Ghat, an unintentional tribute to Kashi Ghat.In the midst of that frenzy, I thought about news reports of stampedes, families separated, chaos turning into disaster. The fine line between dedication and chaos feels very real.However, when the chaos reaches its peak, a sudden calm returns.Breaking free from the crowd, I finally reached the ghat. The Ganges flows as usual, indifferent to human fanaticism. I dipped my feet into the icy water, letting its quiet rhythm steady my racing thoughts.The ceremony began at the nearby Mahashmashan Nath temple, with aarti flames flickering against a smoky backdrop. Devotees smear ashes on their foreheads and “Har Har Mahadev” rises in unison, not as noise but as a prayer.The ashes collected from the fire are handled with quiet respect. The air is filled with the steady rhythm of drums and bhajans echo through the ghats. The procession through the narrow passages of the crematorium is more of a pilgrimage than a procession.The symbolism is clear and profound, everything is reduced to ashes. Self, beauty, status, ambition!While playing Holi holy objectdevotees symbolically renounce vanity and embrace impermanence. It is purified not through color but through confrontation.Death is not denied here. It is acknowledged and even celebrated as a transformation.
A festival, has it transformed?
Locals talk candidly about change.“The nature has changed since social media made it famous,” one elderly resident told me. “There are fewer and fewer ascetics now, and more and more artists or performers are dressing up to attend events.”He wasn’t entirely dismissive, just reflective.The artists now dance around the flame, their movements framed by the flashes of camera flashes. What was once an intimate, interior ritual now unfolds before an eager audience, its silence occasionally interrupted by the click of a camera and the buzz of a dictaphone.Is he right? Maybe yes. Maybe not. After all, traditions evolve. But the tension between the sacred and the spectacle is palpable.This year, for the first time, the celebrations are limited to the Mahashmashan Nath temple. The authorities do not allow the public to play with the ashes of the fire directly on the ghats. Overcrowding, opposition from members of the Kashi Vidwat Parishad and some members of the Dom Raja family, and ongoing development work have made the situation unmanageable.People are concerned about following biblical norms and staying safe. With funeral processions running concurrently with celebrations, managing the space becomes challenging. As I stood there, ash floating in the air like ghostly confetti, I realized something. Social media captures moments, but there’s a big difference between viewing them online and actually experiencing them.Masaan Holi demands an immersive experience” meaning this festival cannot be understood through a quick video. It must be Felt !A one-minute reel might beautify the smoke. But it fails to convey the heaviness of death that hangs in the air. It cannot replicate the discomfort of being squeezed in a crowd or the serenity of being caressed by the Ganges later.Mashan Holi is not entertainment. It was an existential encounter.You arrive curious. You left deep in thought.
why should i go back
Despite the chaos, despite the missing slippers and the crowds, if someone asked me if I would come back? The answer is yes!Because beyond the huge crowds and enthusiasm for the show, there’s beauty. Raw, disturbing beauty.If the myths are to be believed, Shiva himself dances here every year, carefree and covered in ash, unencumbered by worldly etiquette. In fleeting moments, in the chants and smoke, you can almost feel that presence.Banaras has a way of eliminating certainties. It reminds you that life is fragile, self is temporary, and death is not an end but a journey.Masaan Holi is the paradox of Kashi! Chaos yet calm, terrifying yet majestic. Here, colorless ashes become the brightest metaphor.Somewhere between the sleepless fire and the never-ending river, you will understand why the city performs Holi differently.Without color. But it’s impermanent.
Explosions were heard across the Iranian capital before dawn on Wednesday as the country’s escalating conflict with the United States and Israel entered its fifth day, marking one of the most intense periods of fighting in the region in decades. The latest explosions in Tehran followed days of sustained U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities, with Tehran launching a sweeping retaliatory attack on Israeli territory and U.S. assets in the Gulf.Iranian state television reported explosions around Tehran at dawn, while Israel said its air defense systems had been activated in response to the Iranian missile attack.Israel has launched a new so-called “big wave” of strikes against Iran’s defense systems and missile launch sites. A day earlier, Israel carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile launchers and a nuclear research base.Follow live updates on the US-Israel-Iran warIsraeli military spokesman Brig.-Gen. General Efe Devlin said the military attacked a building in the Iranian city of Qom where clerics were expected to meet to discuss choosing a new supreme leader. He said the army was still assessing whether anyone was injured.The Israeli military said it also carried out air strikes on sites where Iran produces and stores ballistic missiles and destroyed what it called Iran’s secret underground nuclear headquarters. Without providing evidence, it said the site was used for research “to develop key components for nuclear weapons.”Iran says it has not enriched uranium since June, but it still reserves the right to do so and says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
Iran retaliates in Israel, Gulf
Iran has launched dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel, but most have been intercepted. Eleven people have been killed in Israel since the conflict began.Tehran confirmed it had struck multiple locations in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, all of which host U.S. military air bases, Fars news agency reported.“This operation will continue without mercy until the enemy is completely defeated,” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said, adding that all U.S. assets in the region are considered legitimate targets by the Iranian armed forces.Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry said two drones struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, causing a “limited fire.” The embassy urged Americans to avoid the compound, which was later closed to the public.An Iranian drone struck a parking lot outside the U.S. consulate in Dubai, causing a small fire, Secretary of State Marco Rubio explain. The Dubai government media office said authorities put out limited fires near the consulate due to the drone strike.The CIA compound at the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia was attacked on Monday by a suspected Iranian drone, according to people familiar with the matter.‘We’ve just begun’: US says it has bombed more than 2,000 targets in Iran – latest developments
US withdrawal and regional impact
The U.S. State Department authorized non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members to leave Saudi Arabia and Oman “due to security risks,” based on advice from the U.S. embassies in Riyadh and Muscat.The department also ordered the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and family members in Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. U.S. citizens were urged to leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries, although many were stranded by airspace closures. The U.S. State Department said it was preparing military and charter flights for Americans who wanted to leave the area.Oman has played a mediating role in negotiations between the United States and Iran, calling for a ceasefire. Riyadh condemned the salvos from Iran, including the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh.In view of the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced the establishment of a special control room and issued a helpline number to Indian nationals.
US military steps up military operations
Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, said U.S. forces have struck nearly 2,000 targets in Iran as part of what he called the largest buildup of firepower in the region in a generation.“Simply put, we’re focused on shooting everything that can be shot at us,” Cooper said in a video message posted on X.“We are also sinking the Iranian navy – the entire navy,” he added. “So far, we have destroyed 17 Iranian ships, including the most combat-capable Iranian submarine that currently has holes in its sides.”“The Iranian regime has harassed international shipping for decades. Today, there is not a single Iranian ship operating in the Arabian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz or the Gulf of Oman,” Cooper said. “We won’t stop.”He added: “We have hit nearly 2,000 targets with more than 2,000 munitions. We have severely degraded Iran’s air defense capabilities and destroyed hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles, launchers, and drones. ““The first 24 hours of this operation were almost twice the scale of the first day of the shock strike against Iraq in 2003,” he said. “We will continue to strike Iran 24/7.”The U.S. military said it had destroyed 17 Iranian ships, including a submarine.According to the Red Crescent, U.S. and Israeli air strikes have killed at least 787 people in Iran. Iran has killed nearly 800 people since the conflict began, including the president Donald Trump said he had considered serving as a possible future leader of the country.In Lebanon, Israel launched retaliatory attacks against Hezbollah militants, killing at least 50 people, including seven children, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. Lebanese state media also reported that an Israeli attack on a residential area in the city of Baalbek killed at least four people.The U.S. military confirmed the deaths of six U.S. service members. Four people were identified as captains. Cody A. Hawk, Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Armor and Sgt. Declan J. Coady, assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Iowa. A drone attack on a command center in Kuwait on Sunday killed four U.S. Army reservists and two other service members, the Pentagon said.Kuwait said an 11-year-old girl was killed by falling shrapnel as its troops intercepted “hostile air targets.” Three people died in the United Arab Emirates and one in Bahrain.
Uncertainty about Iran’s leadership
US President Donald Trump said Iran’s air force and navy had been “destroyed” and new attacks were targeting Iran’s leadership. He suggested the war could last weeks or longer.Trump said that as far as possible leaders in Iran are concerned, “the people in our minds are dead.”“I guess the worst thing that could happen is to do that and have someone replace someone who’s just as bad as the predecessor, right? That could happen,” Trump said. “We don’t want that to happen.”While the initial U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Trump urged the Iranians to overthrow the government, senior administration officials have since said regime change was not the goal. Trump later suggested that “people within the Iranian regime” might be the best bet to take power once the campaign is over.Israeli media reported that the 56-year-old Ali Khamenei’s second son Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as his successor, and the expert conference is expected to officially announce his successor. The New York Times reported that he had emerged as the leading candidate, with parliament allegedly electing him under pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iranian state media has not independently confirmed this.
president Donald Trump Expressing concern that a strike on Iran could lead to the emergence of new leadership is as unsettling to Washington as the regime the United States and Israel are working to overthrow.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House during the U.S.-Iran war (Bloomberg)
Trump’s comments are likely to stoke concerns about the administration’s ultimate outcome of the conflict, while Iran’s retaliatory actions against Saudi Arabia could fuel concerns about further escalation in the region. Follow live updates on the US-Iran war here
“I think the worst thing that could happen is that we do this and then someone takes over and he’s just as bad as the predecessor, right? That could happen,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday. “You go through it and then five years later you realize you put someone in place who’s no better than him.”
The US president, who spoke alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, reiterated his desire to see a more moderate leader emerge from Iran, but his top candidates were reportedly killed in the attack and a second group of officials “may have died as well”.
“So I guess the third wave is coming soon,” he added.
Earlier on Tuesday, Trump posted on social media that “wars can go on ‘forever'” and said the United States had an unlimited supply of nuclear weapons and long-range missiles that it wanted to prevent Iran from acquiring. Earlier, he claimed that Iran’s “air defense, air force, navy and leadership have disappeared.”
Trump insisted that oil and gas prices would return to stability, although he did not know how long the military action would last.
“If oil prices stay high for a while, once this is over, I believe those prices will come down, lower than they’ve ever been,” Trump told reporters.
Oil prices soared again on Tuesday, with Brent crude trading as high as $85 a barrel, the highest level since July 2024. As of 2 p.m. in New York, U.S. oil and the global Brent crude benchmark were both up more than 4% from Monday’s close.
this Strait of Hormuz – A vital route for oil tankers – remains virtually closed.
Israel According to Israel’s “Kan News”, Iran launched a new round of attacks on Tehran on Tuesday and attacked a building in the city of Qom where Iranian clerics were meeting to elect the successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran’s semi-official Meir news agency said the building was attacked but was not in use at the time.
Trump pushed back on questions about whether the United States would launch an attack on Iran at the request of Israel, saying on Tuesday, “I might force them to take action.”
The Islamic Republic has launched missiles at countries with U.S. bases, including Qatar, Bahrain and Oman, and Doha says the targets are not limited to military interests. Qatar and Iraq halted production at major energy bases, exacerbating concerns about supply and prices.
China, which buys most of Iran’s oil, urged “all parties” to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE and Qatar are privately lobbying allies to help them persuade Trump to find an exit ramp to shorten the conflict, according to people familiar with the matter.
Qatar Energy has halted production of some chemicals after an Iranian attack forced the shutdown of its main liquefied natural gas plant. Iraq has begun shutting down oil production at the giant Rumaila field operated by BP, according to a person familiar with the matter, who said storage space was running out while tankers struggled to leave the Persian Gulf.
Debris from an intercepted drone sparked a fire at the UAE oil trading hub of Fujairah.
Iran’s Red Crescent Society reported that 787 people have died since the conflict began, while the United States said six service members were killed. About a dozen people died in Israel.
Israel has sent soldiers into southern Lebanon, home to the Iran-allied Hezbollah militia, and launched a wave of attacks on targets in Beirut. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said more than 50 people had been killed in the attack.
The U.S. military said on the Iran admitted overnight that its Natanz nuclear facility had been attacked.
The U.S. State Department on Monday urged Americans to leave the Middle East, citing “There are serious safety risksIn danger of war. It advised U.S. citizens in more than a dozen countries, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, to leave by “available commercial transportation.”
The news caused confusion because there was no similar announcement on the State Department’s website. As of Tuesday morning, it listed Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Gaza as “no travel” areas. But other countries have given fewer warnings.
Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Dylan Johnson said in a post on
Flights from the Gulf are likely to face challenges as nearly all civil air traffic in the Gulf has been shut down due to a weekend attack on Dubai’s main airport, the world’s busiest aviation hub. Emirates and Etihad Airways plan to resume limited operations to ease some congestion.
Speaking on state television on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had no dispute with its neighbor but was “confronting American soldiers stationed there.” Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have strongly criticized Iran for expanding the conflict into their territory.
Two drones struck near the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh at night, causing limited damage. The United States says three fighter jets crashed in Kuwait in an apparent incident of friendly fire and that the crew ejected safely.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday marked a shift in India’s export strategy from a mere focus on cost competitiveness to quality-driven growth, urging the industry to scale up research, adopt global standards and align with emerging supply chain opportunities.Addressing the second post-budget webinar on sustaining economic growth, Prime Minister Modi said that as global trade and production networks are being reshaped, India must reposition itself as a trusted manufacturing partner. “Our direction is clear. Our resolve is clear. Build more, produce more, connect more and now there is a need to increase exports,” he said, viewing exports as the next phase of India’s economic trajectory.Modi said with multiple free trade agreements opening up wider market access, quality will determine how effectively India takes advantage of these opportunities. “When the opportunity comes for us to move forward, our mantra should be – ‘Quality, quality, quality,'” he said. “If we have to put our utmost strength, intelligence and effort into one thing, it should be quality,” Modi said, adding that Indian products must not only meet global benchmarks but also strive to exceed them.Modi also called for greater investment in research and development. “The days of being frugal in research are over. Now, we must invest heavily in research,” he said, urging manufacturers to closely study consumer preferences and regulatory standards in partner countries to produce products that are user-friendly and globally competitive.Among departmental priorities, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the Biopharma Shakti Mission to position India as a global hub for biologics and next-generation therapeutics. “We want to be a leader in advanced biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing,” he said.Modi linked manufacturing ambitions to infrastructure and logistics reforms, saying record capital spending, intermodal transport and new freight corridors will reduce costs and increase efficiency. However, he added that the outcome would depend on coordinated action by industry, financial institutions and the state.
president Donald Trump U.S. Southern Command comes under fire online despite announcing joint operation with U.S. Ecuadormilitary force to target designated terrorist groups there.
U.S. Southern Command announced a joint operation with the Ecuadorian military to target designated terrorist groups. Images used for representational purposes. (no splash)
“On March 3, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations against designated terrorist groups in Ecuador. These operations are a powerful example of the commitment of our partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the scourge of narco-terrorism,” Southern Command announced on the 1st.
They shared a video of the operation, adding: “Together, we are taking decisive action against the narco-terrorists who have long inflicted terror, violence and corruption on citizens across the Western Hemisphere.”
The post also quoted Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of Southern Command, saying: “We commend the men and women of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces for their unwavering commitment to this fight, who have demonstrated courage and determination through sustained operations against narco-terrorists in their country.”
The video shows a helicopter taking off and appearing to lock onto its target.
Ecuador’s action comes as Trump focuses on South America, including sending troops to Venezuela to seize Nicolás Madurotheir president and his wife. The pair were flown back to the United States to face prosecution, an unprecedented turn of events.
Currently, tensions are high elsewhere as the United States and its ally Israel are locked in a conflict with Iran in the Middle East.
The recent acts of aggression have not appeased many who have begun to question why the United States is involved in the war, even as Trump promised the opposite while campaigning for a second term.
Trump slams Ecuador’s actions
Trump has been heavily criticized for his military actions in Ecuador. “The US empire just launched its latest clown war in Ecuador. Overnight, locals were labeled as terrorists. Anything to keep us away from Epstein since Iran started to stop distracting us,” page claim.
Another page, purporting to be a group of anti-Trump Republicans, wrote “U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) stated that on March 3, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched an operation against a designated terrorist organization in Ecuador.”
Another one additional “President Trump is no longer backing down. He is waging an all-out war on the cartels.”
Trump took a tough stance on cross-border drugs during his second term. These include strikes against what the government calls “narco-terrorist” vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific as part of Operation Southern Spear. However, reports indicate that some attacks may have affected civilians on board these ships.
