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On the seventh day of the war on Iran on Friday, March 6, the United States (US) and Israel continued intensive attacks on Iranian targets, amid conflicting signals from Israel about the direction of the war in the coming days and Iranian assertions that it is prepared for a long-term conflict.

In retaliation, Iran launched fresh missile attacks on Israel and US bases in Gulf countries, with Israel intercepting incoming strikes. Israeli forces also hit Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, where at least eight people were killed.

The conflict has killed more than 1,230 people in Iran, over 70 in Lebanon and about a dozen in Israel, while six US troops have died. The fighting has rattled global markets, pushed oil prices higher and slowed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has signalled interest in influencing Iran’s next leadership.

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Air raid sirens sound across Kuwait as explosions reported

6:56 am IST: Air raid sirens have begun wailing across Kuwait, coinciding with the sound of powerful explosions reported in several areas, Al Jazeera reported.

Qatar issues security alert as explosions reported in Doha

6:49 am IST: Qatari authorities have issued an alert warning that the security threat level has been elevated.

“Everyone is required to remain indoors, refrain from going out, and stay away from windows and exposed areas,” the alert said.

Residents in the capital, Doha, reported hearing explosions.

Saudi Arabia intercepts three ballistic missiles targeting Prince Sultan Air Base

6:42 am IST: Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles targeting Prince Sultan Air Base, the kingdom’s Ministry of Defence said in a post on X early on Friday.

The air base, located south of Riyadh, has previously hosted US military aircraft and supports American air and missile defence operations in the region.

Kuwait air defences intercept missile after airspace breach

6:38 am IST: Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defences repelled a missile that had breached its airspace. The ministry added that debris from the intercepted missile caused only minor damage.

Etihad to resume limited flights to major cities

6:35 am IST: Etihad Airways said it will resume limited commercial flights between March 6 and 19 to and from Abu Dhabi, including routes to Cairo, Delhi, London, Frankfurt, New York, Paris, Moscow, Toronto and Zurich.

Trump offers immunity to IRGC commanders if they step down

6: 25 am IST: US President Donald Trump has called on Iranian diplomats at embassies worldwide to defect and seek asylum.

He also repeated his earlier offer to commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), saying they would receive complete immunity if they stepped down, but warning they would be killed if they refused.

Iranian attack targets three sites in Bahrain’s capital Manama

6:18 am IST: Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said an Iranian attack targeted three separate locations in the capital, Manama.

According to official statements posted on X, the strikes hit two hotels and a residential building. Authorities said the attacks caused material damage but there were no reported casualties.

US says it struck 200 targets in Iran in 72 hours

6:12 am IST: US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it has struck around 200 targets in Iran over the past 72 hours. It added that B-2 bombers dropped bunker-buster bombs on underground missile launchers, while more than 30 Iranian vessels have been sunk so far.

Trump praises Israeli strikes, claims Iran’s air defences destroyed

6: 05 am IST: Speaking at the White House, US President Donald Trump thanked “wonderful Israeli partners” who he said were “demolishing the enemy ahead of schedule”.

He added that the US was destroying more of Iran’s missile and drone capabilities “every single hour”. Trump also claimed Iran now has “no air force, no air defence” and that its planes “are gone”, without providing evidence.