War Live

• President Donald Trump has threatened that Iran will be "hit very hard" if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened "very soon." • Despite these threats, a Gulf official indicates there is a 50-50 chance of an Iran-Oman deal regarding the strait by Friday. • While Tehran denies current talks with the US, sources suggest technical negotiations are expected to resume Thursday morning, provided ground developments allow.

• President Donald Trump announced the launch of "major combat operations" against Iran on February 28, involving massive joint strikes conducted by the U.S. and Israel. • Simultaneously, U.S.-facilitated diplomatic talks between Lebanon and Israel commenced on Tuesday in Rome to address regional security threats. • State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated the goal of these negotiations is to ensure lasting security for Israel and restore Lebanese state authority in the south.

Foreign ministry says efforts to reach resolution between the US and Iran were continuing despite conflicting statements from Trump and TehranHello and welcome to our live coverage of the Middle East.Qatar’s foreign ministry said efforts to reach a diplomatic solution between the US and Iran were “ongoing”, despite conflicting statements from Tehran and Washington over whether negotiations had resumed. Continue reading...

• Speaker Om Birla warned Lok Sabha MPs that the House is not a forum for slogans or placards as the 2026 Monsoon Session continues. • The NDA Parliamentary Party is conducting its weekly 'Mangal Milan' strategy meeting at Parliament House to coordinate legislative efforts. • Parliament is considering new legislation to modernize the legal framework for banking records, aligning them with current digital banking practices.

• President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it has a "last chance" to sign a deal, though he maintains he is under no specific time constraint. • Iran has stated it is not currently in talks with the U.S. but is discussing a new Strait of Hormuz route with Oman. • Expert Paul Salem of the Center for Strategic & International Studies suggests that while the Iranian regime can withstand economic strain, Trump may face a heavy political cost within the U.S. electoral system.

• President Trump announced that talks regarding the US-Iran conflict will resume on Monday after he previously called off planned strikes. • Former Palestinian Authority leader Mohammed Dahlan claimed that Jared Kushner is working with Israel to halt attacks on Gaza, though the White House and State Department have not yet commented. • Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen contradicted reports of a ceasefire, stating there is no deal to stop attacks and arguing that Israel should take full control of the Gaza Strip, where it already controls 70%.

• Former President Donald Trump and the Saudi crown prince discussed the necessity of dialogue to de-escalate rising tensions in the Middle East. • Trump stated that he cancelled planned attacks on Iran while exploring a potential deal that could involve reopening diplomatic channels. • According to The Washington Post, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich of the US European Command warned Pentagon officials that the US lacks sufficient naval assets to sustain the interception of Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Israel.