Iran crisis: Indian Ambassador assures community in UAE of full support ​

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:33 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Sunjay Sudhir, issued a message to the Indian community in the UAE on Monday, assuring them of the government’s commitment to their safety and well-being during the “unprecedented times” of the past 48 hours.

US reveals scale of multi-domain Iran strikes​

IANS | March 2, 2026 8:16 PM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) The United States on Monday disclosed the scale of Operation Epic Fury, describing a coordinated air, naval, cyber, and space campaign that struck more than 1,000 targets across Iran within the first 24 hours and involved thousands of personnel, carrier strike groups, and long-range bombers operating across continents.​

No boots, no nukes in Iran: Hegseth​

IANS | March 2, 2026 8:05 PM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Monday said Operation Epic Fury will not be a short campaign, ruled out American ground troops for now, and reiterated that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, outlining what he described as a limited but decisive military objective.​

Three US jets downed in Kuwait, friendly fire: CENTCOM​

IANS | March 2, 2026 5:33 PM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury were shot down over Kuwait in what American military officials described as an apparent friendly fire incident, with all six aircrew safely recovered.​