Israeli security forces inspect a damaged road after a missile launched from Iran struck Jerusalem, on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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France, Germany, U.K. ready to take ‘defensive action’ against Iran
France, Germany and the U.K. said on Sunday (March 1, 2026) they were ready to defend their interests and those of its allies in the Gulf if necessary by taking “defensive action” against Iran. The three countries’ leaders were “appalled by the indiscriminate and disproportionate missile attacks launched by Iran against countries in the region, including those who were not involved in initial U.S. and Israeli military operations”, said the joint statement.
Iran media outlets report Israeli strikes hit hospital in Tehran
Iranian news agency ISNA reported that Gandhi hospital in northern Tehran was targeted on Sunday (March 1, 2026) by strikes, on the second day of a U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran. “Tehran’s Gandhi hospital was attacked by Zionist-American air strikes,” ISNA reported, while the Fars and Mizan agencies published a video, presented as being from inside the facility, showing debris on the floor among wheelchairs.
Indian airlines cancel 350 flights to West Asia and beyond
Indian airlines cancelled around 350 flights on Sunday (March 1, 2026), with Air India suspending 20 additional long-haul services to European destinations, including London, Zurich, Milan, Frankfurt and Copenhagen. The cancellations add to the complete suspension of flights by all Indian carriers to 11 countries in West Asia, following air strikes in the region in the wake of the war between Israel-U.S. and Iran and an urgent advisory issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) valid until March 2.
U.S. claims destroyed headquarters of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, says struck over 1,000 targets
The U.S. military on Sunday (March 1, 2026) announced it had destroyed the headquarters of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard force on the second day of war to overturn the Iranian government. “America has the most powerful military on earth, and the IRGC no longer has a headquarters,” the U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, said in a statement.
MHA cautions States against possible violence in the wake of U.S.-Israel military strikes against Iran
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has cautioned States against “possible violence” and “sporadic protests” in India in the wake of a joint military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran, a senior government official told The Hindu. Thousands of people took to the streets across the country to protest the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in military strikes by the U.S.-Israel alliance on February 28.
PM Modi chairs CCS meeting; West Asia situation, stranded Indians discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 1, 2026) night chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, the highest decision-making body on security and strategic matters of the country, and it is learnt to have discussed the evolving situation arising out of the fresh conflict in West Asia.
Bengal’s Muslim districts have highest number of cases awaiting adjudication under SIR
Most West Bengal voters awaiting adjudication during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls are from minority-dominated districts, according to data shared by the State’s Chief Electoral Officer. There are 60,06,675 cases under adjudication in the final roll published on February 28, 2026. Muslim-dominated districts have the highest number of such voters, including 11 lakh in Murshidabad and eight lakh in Malda.
T20 World Cup: Samson delivers at the crunch as India storms into semis
Sanju Samson (97 n.o.) was the spine as India held its nerve on a Sunday (March 1, 2026) of delight at the Eden Gardens. The Men in Blue defeated the West Indies by five wickets in the ICC T20 Super Eight Group 1 match and sealed their semifinal berth. Chasing the visitor’s 195 for four, India finished with 199 for five in 19.2 overs.
Published – March 02, 2026 06:27 am IST
