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Sirens sound in Bahrain amid Iranian attacks

Sirens sound in Bahrain amid Iranian attacks

Interior Ministry urges citizens and residents to head to nearest safe place as alert activated

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Russian, Iranian foreign ministers discuss situation in Middle East over phone
03.03.2026

Russian, Iranian foreign ministers discuss situation in Middle East over phone

Sergey Lavrov advocated for de-escalation through diplomatic means during his talks with Abbas Araghchi, says Russian Foreign Ministry

Trump acknowledges spike in oil prices from Iran war, promises 'prices are going to drop'
03.03.2026

Trump acknowledges spike in oil prices from Iran war, promises 'prices are going to drop'

'If we have a little high oil prices for a little while, but as soon as this ends, those prices are going to drop, I believe, lower than even before,' says president

Senior US defense official declines to detail Syria withdrawal plans in open hearing
03.03.2026

Senior US defense official declines to detail Syria withdrawal plans in open hearing

'Well, I won't speak specifically about some of those issues, just in the open hearing,' Elbridge Colby says

Explosions heard in Dubai from interception operations, authorities say
03.03.2026

Explosions heard in Dubai from interception operations, authorities say

Media office says necessary measures being taken to ensure public safety

UK to send warship, counter-drone helicopters to protect British air base: Premier
03.03.2026

UK to send warship, counter-drone helicopters to protect British air base: Premier

Move comes after drone strike against base on Greek Cypriot Administration