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Middle East

US military suffers first war fatalities as Iran’s counterstrikes widen

An interception attempt is made by Israel as missiles are launched from Iran in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 1, 2026.
An interception attempt is made by Israel as missiles are launched from Iran in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 1, 2026.

Why China condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran but stops short of lending military support

A news broadcast of the US-Israel strikes on Iran that triggered retaliation by Tehran across the Middle East, in Beijing on March 1.
A news broadcast of the US-Israel strikes on Iran that triggered retaliation by Tehran across the Middle East, in Beijing on March 1.

Lebanon’s Hezbollah vows to ‘confront aggression’ of US, Israel

A televised speech by Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem during a rally in Beirut on Jan 26 to show solidarity with Iran.
A televised speech by Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem during a rally in Beirut on Jan 26 to show solidarity with Iran.

Hundreds of ships drop anchor in Gulf water as Iran war escalates

Tankers are clustered in open waters off the coasts of major Gulf oil producers, according to shipping data.
Tankers are clustered in open waters off the coasts of major Gulf oil producers, according to shipping data.

News analysis

Beyond Iran, an arc of instability looms in West Asia

Shiite Muslims gather during an anti-US and Israel protest in Skardu in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region on March 1.
Shiite Muslims gather during an anti-US and Israel protest in Skardu in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region on March 1.

‘Return to your senses’: Gulf states ramp up criticism of Iran

Smoke rising from the Jebel Ali port in Dubai after it was struck by debris from an intercepted Iranian missile on March 1.
Smoke rising from the Jebel Ali port in Dubai after it was struck by debris from an intercepted Iranian missile on March 1.

Pope calls for end to ‘spiral of violence’ in Middle East

Pope Leo XIV also called for an “urgent return to dialogue” between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which have clashed in recent days.
Pope Leo XIV also called for an “urgent return to dialogue” between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which have clashed in recent days.

North Korea calls US, Israel attacks against Iran ‘illegal aggression’

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

‘A full war’: S’poreans trapped in Dubai, Qatar recount shock over Iran’s retaliatory strikes

Smoke rising over a damaged hotel in Dubai's famed Palm Jumeirah on Feb 28.
Smoke rising over a damaged hotel in Dubai's famed Palm Jumeirah on Feb 28.

Both music and mourning across the globe over death of Iran’s Khamenei

Shi’ite Muslims gather during an anti-US and Israel protest in Srinagar, in India-administered Kashmir, on March 1.
Shi’ite Muslims gather during an anti-US and Israel protest in Srinagar, in India-administered Kashmir, on March 1.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.