At least six impact sites were reported in central Israel after Iran launched ballistic missiles carrying cluster munitions, Israeli police said. The strikes hit several locations including Yehud, Holon and Bat Yam. Medical officials said one man was killed at a construction site in Yehud. Another man at the same site was critically injured. A third person was seriously wounded at a different location in central Israel. Emergency teams rushed to the affected areas after the missile attack. Police said they are checking multiple impact locations and securing the sites. The attack comes amid ongoing military tensions between Iran and Israel. (PC: X)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday voiced strong support for Iran during the ongoing conflict with the United States. He said Russia would continue to stand with Tehran. “I wish to confirm unwavering support for Tehran and solidarity with our Iranian friends,” Putin said. He also congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei after he was appointed Iran’s new supreme leader. Putin said he was confident Mojtaba would carry forward his father’s work “with honour” and unite the Iranian people during difficult times. Putin earlier spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed condolences over the killing of former leader Ali Khamenei and others. The Kremlin also called for an immediate end to hostilities. (PC: HT)

The United States expressed surprise after Israel struck about 30 Iranian fuel depots, a move that went beyond what Washington expected, Axios reported. A senior US official said the scale of the strikes was “not a good idea.” Another Israeli official said the message from the US afterward was a blunt “WTF.” Israel had informed the US before the operation. But American officials said they did not expect such a large attack on fuel sites used by civilians and the military. A Trump adviser said the president “didn't like the idea” of burning oil infrastructure. US officials also worry the images of large fires could push global oil prices higher. (PC: X)

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester turned back after flying for about seven hours on Monday due to new airspace restrictions linked to the war in West Asia.   Flight 6E33 made a U-turn near the Ethiopia–Eritrea border, according to flight tracking service Flightradar24.   The aircraft had taken an unusual southern route over the Gulf of Aden and parts of Africa to avoid conflict zones.   IndiGo said the decision followed last-minute restrictions. “Our flight 6E033 operating from Delhi to Manchester had to return to its origin due to last minute airspace restrictions,” the airline said.   It added that passenger safety remains the priority while authorities review whether the journey can resume. (PC : NDTV)

Human Rights Watch said the Israeli military unlawfully used white phosphorus munitions over residential areas in the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor on March 3.   The group said it verified seven images showing airburst white phosphorus over homes. Civil defence workers were seen responding to fires in at least two houses and a car.   Lebanon researcher Ramzi Kaiss said the attack over populated areas is “extremely alarming and will have dire consequences for civilians”.   He said the incendiary effects can cause death or severe injuries.   White phosphorus ignites when it contacts oxygen and can start fires in homes and farmland. Using it over populated areas is considered indiscriminate under international humanitarian law. (PC: India Today)

A newly released video suggests a US Tomahawk cruise missile may have struck a compound in Minab, Iran, during a February 28 attack that killed more than 165 people, many of them schoolgirls.   The clip, shared by Iran’s Mehr News Agency, shows a missile hitting a building inside a walled complex. Smoke is already rising from another area where the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school was earlier hit.   Weapons expert Trevor Ball said the footage shows “for the first time that the United States struck the area”.   He added the US is “the only participant in the war known to possess Tomahawk missiles”.   The Pentagon said the incident is under investigation and the US “never targets civilian targets”. (PC: HT)

Residents in Iran said overnight strikes on oil depots near Tehran lit up the sky and shook nearby neighbourhoods as US and Israeli attacks continued.   Fuel depots in Tehran and Karaj were hit, according to Iranian news agencies citing the oil ministry.   One resident said the blast was so bright “it was as if night had turned into day”.   A man in Karaj said he first saw “a red light that lit up everything followed by a wave that jolted the door”.   Another resident said the city was covered in smoke. “You can smell the burning. I can’t see the sun,” she said.   Iran said toxic substances were released into the air and advised residents to stay indoors. (PC: BBC)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said protecting Indian consumers is the government’s “overriding priority” as the conflict in West Asia continues. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, he warned the crisis could cause serious supply chain disruption. He said the conflict may affect energy supplies, shipping routes and global trade. “Our government had expressed deep concern and urged all sides to exercise restraint,” Jaishankar said. “We continue to believe that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate the tensions.” He said stability in West Asia is important for global energy markets and India’s economy. Jaishankar also told Parliament that about 67,000 Indians have returned from the region. (PC: India Today)

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader. He is the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed nine days ago in US-Israeli strikes. State media confirmed the leadership change as the war in the region continues. The move marks the first time power has passed within the Khamenei family. People in Tehran reacted with concern about the future. One resident told reporters, “Even the thinnest of chances for a change are no more.” Meanwhile, tensions remain high in the region. Bahrain’s state news agency said 32 people were injured after an Iranian drone strike earlier on Monday. (PC: X)

Global oil prices have crossed $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 as the conflict in the Middle East continues.   The surge has raised concerns about higher fuel costs around the world. Analysts say the rise could push petrol prices up in many countries.   US President Donald Trump said the increase is temporary. “The short-term price increase is a very small price to pay for world peace,” he said.   The UK government is also watching the situation closely. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to join an emergency meeting of G7 finance ministers to discuss the rise in oil prices and the possible impact on global markets. (PC: BBC)