05:11 PM, 03-Mar-2026
PM Modi spoke to the Sultan of Oman and the Crown Prince of Kuwait
Amidst increasing tension in the Gulf region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone to the top leaders of Oman and Kuwait. He discussed the situation with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Hamad al-Mubarak al-Sabah of Kuwait. The Prime Minister expressed concern over the recent attacks in both the countries and inquired about the safety and well-being of the Indian community living there. During the talks, emphasis was also laid on maintaining regional stability and peace. India reiterated its close ties with the Gulf countries and committed to continue cooperation and coordination.
04:42 PM, 03-Mar-2026
23 tourists from Maharashtra returned safely from Dubai
23 tourists from Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, who had gone to Dubai amid tension in the Middle East, have returned to India safely. Their return was postponed due to closure of airspace and cancellation of flights in the Gulf region. Tourists reported that there was a drone attack near their hotel, which created tension for some time. However, he remained safe in the hotel. After reaching Mumbai by Etihad Airways flight, everyone returned to their home town Kolhapur.
04:23 PM, 03-Mar-2026
Airspace closed, about eight thousand passengers stranded in transit in Qatar
Qatar has said that due to the closure of airspace, about 8000 people are stranded in transit in the country. Due to regional tensions, flight operations have been affected, due to which thousands of passengers are unable to travel further. According to officials, the closure of airspace has affected international connecting flights. A large number of passengers are waiting at Doha’s Hamad International Airport. The government has said that food, accommodation and necessary assistance is being provided to the passengers. The situation is being constantly reviewed and flights will be resumed in a phased manner once the airfields open.
04:22 PM, 03-Mar-2026
Attempt to attack Hamad International Airport foiled, claims Qatar
Qatar has claimed to have foiled attempts to attack Hamad International Airport. According to officials, attempts were made to target the airport, but all attempts failed. Security agencies said any damage was averted by vigilant surveillance and prompt action. Security has been further tightened after the incident. At present the situation at the airport is said to be under control.
04:20 PM, 03-Mar-2026
Location of 60 percent enriched uranium unknown, IAEA chief’s big statement
Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has said that the exact location of Iran’s uranium enriched to 60 percent is currently unclear. He said that after the American attacks in June, the agency’s chain of continuous monitoring of this nuclear material was broken.
According to Grossi, enriching uranium up to 60 percent is generally considered a capability of nuclear weapon states. It is estimated that Iran has about 400 kilograms of 60 percent enriched uranium.
However, he said that many international observers and intelligence agencies believe that a large part of this material may still be at the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, Iran’s main nuclear research center.
04:16 PM, 03-Mar-2026
Qatar said- Iran did not inform about missile attacks, shot down the intruding jets
Qatar has said that Iran had not given any prior notice of the missile attacks against it. Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari told a press conference that the country was not warned in advance about the upcoming attacks. He said that Qatar is fully alert and prepared regarding its security.
According to the spokesman, the Iranian fighter planes that were shot down had entered Qatar’s airspace despite warnings and were heading towards Doha. They were warned before being targeted. Qatar is still searching for the crew of those planes.
Al-Ansari said that Qatar cannot be threatened and such attacks will be responded to. He also clarified that at present there is no information about any Mossad related network being active in the country. This statement comes after claims that Qatar and Saudi Arabia have detained people allegedly associated with Mossad.
04:12 PM, 03-Mar-2026
Hezbollah leader’s message of open war to Israel
Senior Hezbollah leader Mahmoud Kamati has said that the organization has no choice but to return to resistance after the recent attacks. He alleged that Israel has chosen the path of open war. Kamati clearly said that if Israel wants an open war, then it will be an open war. The era of patience is over. The statement is indicating further increase in tension in the area.
04:10 PM, 03-Mar-2026
Explosion in central Israel from Iranian missile
There is news of an Iranian missile falling in Petah Tikva, a city in central Israel. According to local media reports, fragments of the missile equipped with a fragmentation warhead fell in the central area, causing damage to property. However, no casualties have been reported so far. Security agencies are assessing the situation at the scene. This attack can make the situation more sensitive amid tension in the area.
04:08 PM, 03-Mar-2026
Saudi Arabia strongly condemns the attack on the US embassy in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the Iranian attack on the US Embassy in Riyadh. The Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling the attack treacherous and saying it cannot be accepted under any circumstances. The ministry clarified that Saudi Arabia reserves the right to take all necessary steps to protect its sovereignty and national interests. This also includes the option to respond to any attack. Amidst the increasing tension in the region, this reaction of Saudi Arabia can make the situation more sensitive.
04:06 PM, 03-Mar-2026
Hezbollah’s military activities banned in Lebanon, President Aoun announces
Lebanese President Michel Aoun has termed the immediate ban on Hezbollah’s military activities as final, saying there is no question of going back on this decision. He clarified that the right of war and peace would remain only with the Lebanese government and that Hezbollah would have to hand over its weapons to the state. This decision of the government has come after increasing tension on the border. Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in what it said was a response to Israeli attacks and US-Israeli actions against Iran. At least 52 people have died in the latest Israeli bombing.