US-Iran War News Live Updates: Bahrain Sounds Alarm, Urges Citizens To Go To Nearest Safe Location

US President Donald Trump reported 42 navy ships destroyed at his address at the hosts leaders at shield of the americas summit in Florida. He further said that he would rate the war waged against Iran at 15 on a scale of 10

Kuwait Petroeleum Corp has declared a 'force majuere' on oil sales, citing the "ongoing aggression" against the country by Iran.

"KPC has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business continuity strategy," the company said in an 'X' post.

Iran will hold a session to elect the new leader in next 24 hours according to Iran's Mehr News Agency which cited a member of the assembly of experts.

The US attacked a desalination plant on Qeshm island in Iran according to reports.

The United States has started using British bases for specific defensive operations to prevent Iran firing missiles into the region, the UK Ministry of Defence reported on social media platform 'X'.

"RAF Typhoon and F-35 jets have continued air operations over Jordan, Qatar, and Cyprus and the wider region in defence of British interests and allies.
A Merlin helicopter is on the way to the region, providing additional airborne surveillance and further reinforcing our defensive capabilities that were pre-deployed earlier in the year," the post said.

The Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, completed a broad wave of strikes overnight across Tehran and on military infrastructure located at the "Merabad Airport"in Tehran, as per IDF reports.

“Mehrabad Airport” was used by the Quds Force of the IRGC and served as a central hub for arming and funding the regime’s militant proxies in the Middle East, the IDF stated. Aircraft loaded with weapons and cash took off from the airport numerous times and landed across the region for the use of the Iranian’s proxies.

In the strike, 16 aircraft of the “Quds Force” unit of the IRGC were precisely dismantled. These aircraft were transferring weapons to Hezbollah, as per IDF.

Kuwait reported that its oil output has reduced as a precautionary measure amidst the war between Iran and the US and Israel's forces. 

Sky News reported that the UK may be preparing for a possible deployment to the Middle East.

This news comes after a US bomber landed in Britain’s Gloucestershire as the UK allowed the country the use of its military bases in its war against Iran according to NDTV.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had granted permission for defensive US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases.

Iran destroyed the US's THAAD radar system worth $300 million according to NDTV. The radar was crucial for the country's THAAD missile defence system. The target was located at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

US THAAD Radar System, Worth $300 Million, Obliterated By Iran pic.twitter.com/zgO4POH1DE

— NDTV WORLD (@NDTVWORLD) March 7, 2026

The US central command showed off its B-52 Stratofortress bomber jets  in a a social media post on 'X' with a quote from the US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

“ This was never meant to be a fair fight, and it is not a fair fight. We are punching them while they’re down," the quote read.

It’s never fair when a B-52 is involved.

“This was never meant to be a fair fight, and it is not a fair fight. We are punching them while they’re down.” – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth pic.twitter.com/JgRSgiM7jl

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 7, 2026

"The alarm siren has been activated. We urge citizens and residents to remain calm, head to the nearest safe location, and follow updates through official channels," Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said in an 'X' post.

تم إطلاق صافرة الإنذار ، نرجو من المواطنين والمقيمين الهدوء والتوجه لأقرب مكان آمن ومتابعة الأخبار عبر القنوات الرسمية

— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) March 7, 2026

Indian officials stated that Qatar promised its first shipment of gas for when it starts production to India noting that it produces 20% of the world's gas.

Government officials told NDTV that 70% of India's crude stock is obtained from 'non-Hormuz' sources. They further said that the statement by Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on the Strait Of Hormuz only being closed to the US, Israel and Eruope was reassuring.

They conveyed their expectationg for the Strait of Hormuz to repopen and for stuck cargo to commence moving.

There will be no increase in retail prices of petrol and diesel acording to government officials cited by NDTV.They reported that the government has cut central excise thrice on petrol and diesel in Nov. 21, May 22 and March 24.

Government officials told NDTV that the price hike in commercial cylinders is based on a hike in Saudi Arabia's crude price, noting that it has increased substantially in the past few months.

Over the last 12 years, cylinder rates have increased by Rs 110, they stated. Government subsidies on Ujwala Yojna cylinders will remain unchanged at Rs 300.

For Ujjwala users, gas cylinders will now cost Rs 560 per cylinder  For non Ujjwala users, the prices of cylinder is lower than the market price, the officials stated.

US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had apologised and surrendered to its neighbouring countries in the Middle East and said that it was due to 'relentless U.S. and Israeli attack' in his post on his social media platform 'Truth Social' 

"Iran is no longer the 'Bully of the Middle East,' they are, instead, 'THE LOSER OF THE MIDDLE EAST,' and will be for many decades until they surrender or, more likely, completely collapse!" Trump said in his post.

This comes after Iranian President Masoud Pesezhkian's statement on Tehran stopping its attacks on its regional neighbours and suggesting that these attacks were caused due to miscommunication, as per reports.

He also said that Iran "would be hit very hard" and that forces will target "new areas and groups of people" not previously considered.
 

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps launched a drone attack against the UAE's al-Dhafra airbase as per Tasnim News Agency

A US bomber landed in Britain’s Gloucestershire as the UK allowed the country the use of its military bases in its war against Iran according to NDTV.

The 146ft B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer granted permission for defensive US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases.

Iraq has extended its airspace closure for 72 hours according to the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority.

"Emirates will resume operations. Passengers who have confirmed bookings for this afternoon’s flights may proceed to the airport. This includes customers transiting in Dubai, if their connecting flight is also operating," the airline said in an 'X' post.

Customers can check the flight schedule for upcoming flights, as well as book seats to travel via http://emirat.es/nowoperating.

Emirates resumes operations

Emirates will resume operations. Passengers who have confirmed bookings for this afternoon’s flights may proceed to the airport. This includes customers transiting in Dubai, if their connecting flight is also operating.

Customers can check the flight… pic.twitter.com/kSlcEGKCCz

— Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) March 7, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s defence minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, held talks in the kingdom with Pakistan’s army chief, General Syed Asim Munir, focusing on Iran’s recent drone and missile strikes and on the joint steps required to stop further attacks. The meeting comes under the framework of the defence cooperation pact the two nations signed last year, under which any attack on one country is treated as an attack on both.

In a statement shared on X, Pakistan’s armed forces said that during the discussions, both sides expressed hope that Iran would act with restraint and avoid any miscalculation, while also backing diplomatic efforts by friendly nations seeking a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

We have partially resumed operations from today, 7 March, with some flights operating out of DXB and DWC.

Please do not travel to the airport unless you have been contacted by your airline that your flight is confirmed, as schedules continue to change.

— DXB (@DXB) March 7, 2026

Hezbollah announced on Saturday that its fighters engaged Israeli troops who had crossed into the eastern Lebanese town of Nabi Sheet overnight. According to the group, its forces detected four Israeli military helicopters entering from the direction of Syria and landing troops in the area.

Hezbollah said that once the soldiers disembarked and began advancing toward a cemetery on the outskirts of the town, its fighters confronted and engaged them. The clash intensified after the Israeli unit was detected, prompting what Hezbollah described as heavy Israeli strikes before the troops were eventually evacuated.

Lebanese authorities reported that at least 16 people were killed in Israeli strikes on the area during the confrontation.

An AFP correspondent present in the region said they heard warplanes and sustained gunfire throughout the night. Israel’s military has not immediately commented on the incident.

Dubai International Airport — the world’s busiest hub for international travel — temporarily halted operations on Saturday after air defence systems intercepted an unidentified object in the vicinity.

In a statement issued through the Dubai Media Office, authorities said the shutdown was implemented “for the safety of passengers, airport staff, and airline crew,” adding that all actions were being carried out under established safety protocols.

Following the suspension, Emirates announced that all flights to and from Dubai have been halted until further notice.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that neighbouring countries will not be targeted by Iran unless attacks against Iran originate from their territory. In a speech broadcast on state television, he explained that the interim leadership council had decided that Iran would halt strikes on nearby states, stating: “No more attacks will be made on neighbouring countries, and no missiles will be fired unless an attack on Iran comes from those countries.”

He added that the leadership council has been overseeing the country’s affairs following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader last week in US‑Israeli strikes, an event that set off the current regional conflict.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an apology on Saturday to neighbouring countries affected by Tehran’s military actions during its ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.

In remarks aired on state television, Pezeshkian said, “I apologise… to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran,” acknowledging the wider regional impact of Iran’s retaliatory operations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged an immediate end to the fighting in Iran, conveying his condolences to Tehran over the heavy civilian toll from what he described as “Israeli‑American military aggression.”

According to the Kremlin, Putin made the remarks during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian late on Friday. He expressed sorrow over the deaths of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of his family, senior political and military figures, and the large number of civilians killed, and called for hostilities to stop without delay.

India issued its first clarification regarding the Iranian warship that later came under attack, explaining how the vessel had earlier requested permission to enter an Indian port due to technical difficulties. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said New Delhi received a message from Iran about a ship—then positioned closest to India’s maritime boundary—reporting operational problems and seeking entry.

He stated that on 1 March, India granted clearance for the vessel to sail to Kochi, where it arrived several days later. The ship, carrying a large number of young naval cadets and originally en route for a fleet review, “found itself caught on the wrong side of unfolding events,” he said.

Referring also to a similar situation in Sri Lanka—where another Iranian vessel attempted entry and was later struck—Jaishankar stressed that India acted from a “humanitarian perspective,” while keeping legal obligations in mind. He said he was confident that India “did the right thing” in allowing the ship safe harbour.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that they are prepared for the arrival of US naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz, where commercial traffic remains heavily restricted amid the widening regional conflict.

Guards spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini stated that they are “waiting” for US ships to enter the strategic waterway, responding to remarks from the US energy secretary that American vessels would begin escorting shipping there once conditions permit.

Naini cautioned Washington against miscalculations, invoking past incidents — including the 1987 attack on the American supertanker Bridgeton and more recent strikes on oil tankers — as reminders of the risks involved, according to the Fars news agency.

Israel’s military announced that more than 80 fighter jets carried out a fresh series of airstrikes on Saturday, targeting Iranian military facilities, missile launch systems, and additional sites in both Tehran and central Iran.

In its statement, the Israel Defense Forces said the aircraft had completed “another wave of strikes” aimed at dismantling infrastructure linked to what it described as Iran’s “terror regime.”

Israel and the United States are deploying and testing several new or lesser‑known weapons systems in the ongoing Middle East conflict — among them Israel’s “Blue Sparrow” missile and a US‑made drone modeled on Iranian designs, which has now been used against Iran itself.

These emerging technologies are beginning to play a prominent role in shaping the battlefield dynamics.

Crude oil prices have surged amid growing concerns that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could disrupt global supply. Brent, the international benchmark, jumped to $92.69 a barrel on Friday — an 8.5% increase for the day and nearly 30% higher over the week — following Donald Trump’s declaration that the war would continue until Iran agreed to “unconditional surrender.”

Meanwhile, the US benchmark, West Texas Intermediate, climbed more than 12%, rising above $90 a barrel and marking its largest weekly increase on record, according to AFP.

Lebanon’s state‑run National News Agency (NNA) reported on Saturday that fighting had broken out along the Lebanon–Syria frontier as Israeli forces attempted a landing operation in the area. Hezbollah said its fighters were engaged in the clashes.

According to the NNA, citing figures from the Lebanese health ministry, Israeli strikes on the town of Nabi Sheet resulted in at least three deaths and left 16 people injured. The agency added that battles were underway along the eastern mountain range on the border as fighters sought to repel Israeli landing attempts.

The US State Department has authorised an “emergency” sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel as the two countries continue military operations against Iran amid a rapidly intensifying regional conflict.

According to a statement from the State Department’s Bureau of Political‑Military Affairs, the approved package includes 1,000‑pound (450‑kilogram) bomb bodies valued at approximately $151.8 million.

AFP journalists reported hearing explosions on Saturday in both Dubai and Bahrain’s capital, Manama, as Iran’s retaliatory strikes across the Gulf entered their second week. Witnesses said two blasts were audible in Dubai, while Manama experienced one explosion accompanied by warning sirens.

Bahrain’s interior ministry issued an alert on X urging people to stay calm and move to the nearest safe location.

Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that its air defence systems intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base, a facility that hosts US military personnel. In a message posted on X, the Saudi defence ministry said the missile, launched toward the base southeast of Riyadh, was detected and destroyed before it could reach its target.

Separately, the official Saudi Press Agency reported that a defence ministry spokesperson confirmed the military had also foiled a drone attack directed at a major oil field near the border with the United Arab Emirates.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated in a Fox Business interview that the Treasury Department could consider lifting additional sanctions on certain Russian oil shipments to help increase global supply amid ongoing US military operations against Iran. He explained that there are “hundreds of millions of barrels” of sanctioned Russian crude currently sitting on the water, and that easing restrictions on some of these volumes could effectively add supply to the market.

Bessent said the Treasury plans to continue announcing measures aimed at easing pressure on energy markets throughout the conflict, noting that the administration intends to maintain a steady pace of actions designed to bring relief.

The US Central Command issued a statement on X addressing recent developments involving Iran and Bahrain, warning that Iranian attacks on Bahrain “will not go unanswered.”

The command also condemned strikes on civilians in Bahrain, calling them unacceptable.
 

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with Fox News that Washington is preparing what he described as its most extensive round of airstrikes against Iran. He called the planned operation the “biggest bombing campaign” to date.

According to Bessent, the upcoming strikes will focus heavily on destroying Iran’s missile launch sites and the facilities that manufacture those weapons. “Tonight will be our largest bombing operation — we’re going to inflict the most damage on their missile launchers and the factories producing them,” he said, adding that the US effort so far has been “overwhelming” and has significantly weakened Iran’s capabilities.

Reuters has reported that the US State Department has said that it has authorized a potential foreign military sale to Israel, covering munitions and related support valued at $151.8 million.