Highlights of the US-Israel-Iran war: The US Senate rejected a resolution to check President Donald Trump’s war powers that would have limited Trump’s military action against Iran, voting 53 to 47 against, the BBC reported. The House is expected to vote soon on the same issue, and some senators might be more inclined to back a future war powers resolution if the war continues for more than a few weeks.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military says it has launched a new “wave of attacks” across Tehran. “The IDF has initiated an additional wave of attacks against military infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime throughout Tehran,” the Israel Defense Forces say in a statement. Following the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a targeted strike on February 28, joint US-Israeli forces have escalated “Operation Epic Fury.” More than 1,250 targets across Iran, including ballistic missile centers, naval assets and intelligence headquarters, have been attacked as part of a campaign to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear and military infrastructure.
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As Tehran promises “scorched earth” retaliation, the global economy remains on high alert. Although international gold prices today saw a slight correction from all-time highs, they remain elevated near $5,100 per ounce, reflecting deep market anxiety over the possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
What is happening? 5 current news
- First line: Strong explosions continue to shake the government districts of Tehran. Iranian state media reports indicate that attacks in the port city of Minab have resulted in at least 165 casualties.
- Vacuum power: Following Khamenei’s death, President Masoud Pezeshkian activated Article 111 of the Iranian Constitution, establishing an interim Leadership Council to manage the transition.
- United States participation: President Donald Trump has defended the offensive as a “last chance” to ensure regional stability and prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. CENTCOM has confirmed the first American casualties during ongoing ground and air operations.
- The global consequences: France has mobilized Rafale aircraft to secure regional assets. In a significant blow to energy markets, Qatar halted LNG production and drone attacks on fuel infrastructure at the port of Duqm in Oman were reported.
- Economic alert: Oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz is at “extreme risk,” according to IRGC-affiliated group Tasnim The news agency suggests the waterway may be closed to all commercial shipping.
In this rapidly evolving kinetic environment, The Indian Express Global Desk prioritizes official military reports from the IDF and CENTCOM, corroborated by satellite intelligence. All casualty figures are attributed to specific reporting agencies. Given the volatile situation in Tehran and the Gulf, we recommend readers follow the government’s official travel warnings.
