Game changer: Reza Pahlavi thanks Trump for Iran strike

IANS | March 2, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has described the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as “the game changer we’ve been waiting for”, declaring that the moment marks “the beginning of the very end of the regime”.

Rubio, Hegseth to brief Congress on Iran strike: White House

IANS | March 2, 2026 8:21 AM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) Senior members of the Trump administration will brief Congress on Tuesday (March 3) on the US-led military strikes against Iran, as lawmakers remain divided over the scope and legality of the operation.

US raises travel warnings across Gulf as Iran tensions mount

IANS | March 2, 2026 8:03 AM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) The United States raised its travel advisories for Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait to Level 3 — urging Americans to reconsider travel — and issued a worldwide caution after the launch of US combat operations in Iran heightened fears of retaliation and regional instability.

Trump eyes ‘Venezuela’ model for Iran, says military strike could last weeks

IANS | March 2, 2026 7:42 AM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said the US military could press its assault on Iran for “four to five weeks” if needed and suggested that a “Venezuela” model — removing only the top leader while keeping much of the state intact — could shape a post-conflict transition in Tehran.

US, Gulf states condemn Iran missile attacks

IANS | March 2, 2026 7:33 AM

Washington, March 2 (IANS) The United States and six Gulf nations strongly condemned what they described as “indiscriminate and reckless” missile and drone attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran across the region, calling the strikes a “dangerous escalation” that threatens regional stability.