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U.N. votes to condemn Iran's attacks on neighbors

The U.N. Security Council adopts a resolution demanding a halt to Iran's attacks on Gulf neighbors at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 11, 2026.

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U.N. resolution on Iran's attacks on neighbors

Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya (front, C) announces Russia will abstain from a vote on a proposed U.N. Security Council resolution demanding a halt to Iran's attacks on Gulf neighbors during a meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 11, 2026.

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Japan: Long Lines Form at Gas Stations Ahead of Price Hike

Long lines of vehicles formed at gas stations across Japan on Wednesday, March 11, as drivers rushed to fill up before an expected sharp rise in fuel prices. Major oil wholesalers announced plans to raise gasoline wholesale prices by an average of 26 yen per liter starting March 12, prompting a surge in last-minute refueling.

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Lebanon: Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut Seafront, Killing Several

An Israeli airstrike struck the Ramlet al-Baida area along Beirut's seafront in the early hours of Thursday, March 12, killing at least seven people and wounding 21 others, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Hundreds of displaced civilians had been sheltering at the beach after receiving Israeli evacuation warnings for Beirut's southern suburbs and southern Lebanon. Video shared on social media showed scenes of chaos along the promenade.

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Japan Finance Minister Katayama meets press after G7 talks

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks at a press conference at the Finance Ministry on March 9, 2026, after an online meeting of Group of Seven finance ministers. The ministers discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

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Japan Foreign Minister Motegi urges Iran to exercise restraint

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi speaks to reporters at the Foreign Ministry on March 9, 2026, after talking with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the phone. Motegi urged Iran to exercise restraint amid the Middle Eastern country's escalating military clash with the United States and Israel.

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ASDF transport plane departs for Maldives

KOMAKI, Japan, March 8 Kyodo - Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel prepare to board a KC-767 aerial refueling and transport aircraft at the ASDF base in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, in the early hours of March 8, 2026, bound for the Maldives in the Indian Ocean to support the possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East amid an escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. (Kyodo)

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Lebanon: Death Toll Nears 400 as Israel Strikes Iranian Commanders in Beirut

Israel's military hit Iranian commanders in central Beirut early on Sunday, March 8, marking the first drone strike within the city limits since hostilities resumed last week. Lebanese authorities said nearly 400 people have been killed over the past week as Israel struck a hotel in the capital's city center.

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UK: Thousands Join ‘Hands off Iran’ Rally in London, Demanding Immediate End to Bombing

On Saturday, March 7, thousands of protesters marched through central London calling for an end to US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with demonstrators chanting 'stop the bombing now' as they headed to the US embassy.

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ASDF transport plane departs for Maldives

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force KC-767 aerial refueling and transport aircraft takes off at the ASDF base in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, in the early hours of March 8, 2026, bound for the Maldives in the Indian Ocean to support the possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East amid an escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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ASDF transport plane departs for Maldives

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force KC-767 aerial refueling and transport aircraft takes off at the ASDF base in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, in the early hours of March 8, 2026, bound for the Maldives in the Indian Ocean to support the possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East amid an escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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ASDF transport plane departs for Maldives

Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel prepare to board a KC-767 aerial refueling and transport aircraft at the ASDF base in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, in the early hours of March 8, 2026, bound for the Maldives in the Indian Ocean to support the possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East amid an escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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ASDF transport plane departs for Maldives

Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel board a KC-767 aerial refueling and transport aircraft at the ASDF base in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, in the early hours of March 8, 2026, bound for the Maldives in the Indian Ocean to support the possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East amid an escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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Protest against U.S., Israeli attacks on Iran

People protest against U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran during a rally in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, on March 7, 2026.

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Protest against U.S., Israeli attacks on Iran

People protest against U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran during a rally in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, on March 7, 2026.

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Bangladesh: Fears of Fuel Crisis Spark Long Queues at Gas Stations

Amid fears that the Middle East conflict triggered a fuel shortage or price hike in Bangladesh, drivers of private cars and motorcycles formed long lines at gas stations in Dhaka to buy fuel.

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Qatar: Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missile Attack Over Doha

Qatari air defenses intercepted Iranian missile attacks on Thursday, March 5. Amid loud explosions over Doha, authorities evacuated residents near the US Embassy as a precautionary measure while Iranian retaliatory strikes continued to target not only US military assets in the Gulf but also civilian and energy infrastructure.

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Israel envoy to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen gives an interview to Kyodo News in Tokyo on March 6, 2026, following his country's attacks on Iran with the United States.

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Israel envoy to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen gives an interview to Kyodo News in Tokyo on March 6, 2026, following his country's attacks on Iran with the United States.

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Israel envoy to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen gives an interview to Kyodo News in Tokyo on March 6, 2026, following his country's attacks on Iran with the United States.

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Israel envoy to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen gives an interview to Kyodo News in Tokyo on March 6, 2026, following his country's attacks on Iran with the United States.

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Protest against U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

People march in Kyoto, western Japan, on March 5, 2026, in protest against the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Protest against U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

People march in Kyoto, western Japan, on March 5, 2026, in protest against the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Lebanon: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Israeli fighter jets carried out multiple airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Wednesday, March 4, hitting targets in Haret Hreik, Hadath and Liqi after evacuation warnings. There were no immediate reports of casualties. This video shows air strikes hitting near Bahman Hospital in Haret Hreik.

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Iran envoy to Japan meets press

Iranian Ambassador to Japan Peiman Seadat holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 3, 2026, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Iran envoy to Japan meets press

Iranian Ambassador to Japan Peiman Seadat holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 3, 2026, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Iran envoy to Japan meets press

Iranian Ambassador to Japan Peiman Seadat holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 3, 2026, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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US: Iranian Community Rallies in Los Angeles After Reports of Khamenei’s Death 2

On Saturday, February 28, members of the Iranian community gathered for a massive rally outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles following reports that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US and Israeli airstrikes. Demonstrators celebrated the news with Iranian flags and called for a "free Iran," expressing hope for regime change in their homeland.

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi attends an extraordinary meeting regarding U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, ahead of an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on March 2, 2026.

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UAE: Dubai Targeted as Iran Launches Retaliatory Attacks Across Middle East

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and several Middle East nations, including the UAE and Qatar, following joint US and Israeli attacks that began on February 28. This video shows thick black smoke rising over Ocean Beach in Dubai following the strikes.

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US: Iranian Community Rallies in Los Angeles After Reports of Khamenei’s Death

On Saturday, February 28, members of the Iranian community gathered for a massive rally outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles following reports that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US and Israeli airstrikes. Demonstrators celebrated the news with Iranian flags and called for a "free Iran," expressing hope for regime change in their homeland.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei 2

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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US: “THANK U TRUMP” Banner Flies Over Los Angeles Celebrations After Khamenei’s Death

Many people across the U.S. rallied to celebrate the death of Ali Khamenei, with gatherings in cities from Boston to Los Angeles. On Sunday, March 1, in L.A. police closed streets near a federal building for the large crowds. Demonstrators waved flags while a plane flew overhead, trailing a banner that said, 'THANK U TRUMP,' in support of the recent strikes.

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Canada: Iranian-Canadians Gather in Montreal After Reports of Khamenei’s Death

Thousands of Iranian-Canadians rallied in downtown Montreal to celebrate U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran, including reports of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death. The march, which stretched several hundred metres, featured dancing and chants for the end of the Islamic Republic. Protesters waved pre-revolutionary 'Lion and Sun' flags and carried posters of opposition leader Reza Pahlavi.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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Qatar: Thousands Stranded at Doha International Airport Following Middle East Conflict

The US and Israeli attack on Iran continued to impact flights throughout the Middle East and beyond, forcing thousands of flight cancellations. Major international hubs in the region, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, halted operations as multiple countries closed their airspace due to the escalating conflict. This video shows stranded passengers at Hamad International Airport in Doha early Sunday, March 1.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling more than 1,500 points during morning trading on March 2, 2026, as concern grew over the global economic outlook following the weekend launch of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Japan PM Takaichi speaks on attack on Iran

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo late at night on Feb. 28, 2026, after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran.

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Japan PM Takaichi speaks on attack on Iran

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo late at night on Feb. 28, 2026, after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran.

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Japan PM Takaichi speaks on attack on Iran

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo late at night on Feb. 28, 2026, after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran.

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Japan PM Takaichi speaks on attack on Iran

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo late at night on Feb. 28, 2026, after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran.

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USS Gerald R. Ford Transit Strait of Gibraltar En Route to Israel

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is expected to dock in Haifa on Monday, February 23, as part of a surge in U.S. reinforcements to the Middle East. Carrier Strike Group 12 entered the Mediterranean after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday, February 20, as Washington ramps up its regional presence amid escalating tensions with Iran.

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Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government 2

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

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Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government 3

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

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Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government 4

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

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Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

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US: Global Day of Action Brings Iran Solidarity March to Downtown Los Angeles 2

Thousands gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 14, as part of the worldwide Iranian Global Day of Action supporting the Iranian people and calling for an end to violence in Iran. Demonstrators marched downtown, voiced opposition to the current regime, and showed solidarity amid ongoing deadly protests.

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Canada: Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Toronto and Vancouver Backing Iran Protest Movement 2

Hundreds of thousands rallied in Toronto and tens of thousands marched in Vancouver on February 14 as part of a global day of action supporting Iranians and calling for regime change in Iran. Demonstrators urged democratic transition under exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and condemned government repression.

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Canada: Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Toronto and Vancouver Backing Iran Protest Movement

Hundreds of thousands rallied in Toronto and tens of thousands marched in Vancouver on February 14 as part of a global day of action supporting Iranians and calling for regime change in Iran. Demonstrators urged democratic transition under exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and condemned government repression.

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US: Global Day of Action Brings Iran Solidarity March to Downtown Los Angeles

Thousands gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 14, as part of the worldwide Iranian Global Day of Action supporting the Iranian people and calling for an end to violence in Iran. Demonstrators marched downtown, voiced opposition to the current regime, and showed solidarity amid ongoing deadly protests.