Oil prices hit four year high: Latest news on the Middle East conflict on 9 March
Global oil prices reached a four year high on Monday (9 March), surpassing $...
The Israeli military says Iran has launched missiles at Israel, following Israeli air strikes on military sites in Tehran, Karaj, and other parts of Iran. Iranian air defences have been activated in multiple locations amid escalating hostilities.
Israeli military instructs citizens they may leave shelters
The Israeli military has announced that civilians are now permitted to leave protected areas, indicating that the threat from Iran’s latest missile attack has passed. The military did not report any damage or casualties from the launch. No further sirens have been reported.
Israeli military says missiles launched from Iran towards Israel
The Israeli military says Iran has launched missiles toward Israeli territory. The statement did not specify how many projectiles were fired or whether any were intercepted. There has been no immediate comment from Iranian officials.
Air defences activated in Karaj to counter Israeli attack
Iranian news agencies report that air defence systems were activated in Karaj, west of Tehran, to counter an Israeli attack. Explosions were heard in the area, but there are no confirmed reports of damage or casualties.
Israeli strikes hit Parchin military complex, Nournews reports
Nournews reports that Israeli air strikes hit the Parchin area, southeast of Tehran. The location is known for housing a major Iranian military complex. No official Iranian confirmation or details on casualties have been released.
Tehran activates air defences against 'enemy targets'
Iranian news agencies say air defences were activated in central Tehran to confront what were described as "enemy targets". Sirens were heard in multiple districts of the capital. No information has been provided on whether anything was intercepted.
Explosions reported in Alborz and Kermanshah
Iranian news agencies report explosions in Alborz Province, west of Tehran, and in the western city of Kermanshah. The cause of the blasts is unclear, and there are no immediate reports of casualties.
Israeli military confirms ongoing strikes in Iran
The Israeli military announced it is carrying out strikes on Iranian military infrastructure in Tehran and western Iran. The statement did not specify the nature of the targets or the duration of the operation. This marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Iranian authorities have not yet responded publicly.
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a hardline cleric with strong backing from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His rise signals continuity in Tehran's anti-Western policies.
Global oil prices surpassed $119 a barrel on Monday (9 March, 2026), an almost four year high, as the Middle East conflict rumbled on.
Trump says the United States "don’t need people that join wars after we’ve already won," targeting his criticism at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Israel continues to fire missles at strategic sites in Iran and Gulf regions report more strikes from Iran.
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader on Monday (9 March), signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil above $100 a barrel.
Entry and exit across the state border between Azerbaijan and Iran for all types of cargo vehicles, including those in transit, will resume on 9 March, according to a statement by the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan.
Global oil prices reached a four year high on Monday (9 March), surpassing $119 a barrel, as conflict in the Middle East rumbled on. Meanwhile, the Turkish Military said NATO air defence systems destroyed a missile fired from Iran towards the country.
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Türkiye’s official anti-disinformation agency has issued a statement refuting what it described as online “disinformation” and reiterating the strength of relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
China has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their dispute through dialogue after Chinese envoy Yue Xiaoyong met Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, as fighting between the two neighbours entered its eleventh day.
Almost 2,000 people have been evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan since conflict erupted in the Middle East.
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