U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered global market turmoil, boosting gold prices amid fears of prolonged conflict and inflation.

An F-15 crash near the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City caused smoke and flames amid rising regional tensions, with no casualties reported.

Iran's new leadership seeks talks after Khamenei's death in U.S.-Israeli strike; Trump open to engagement.

Australia condemns violence in Iran, urges peace after U.S.-Israel strikes.

Iran delays Ayatollah Khamenei's state funeral due to U.S.-Israeli airstrikes and expected crowds.

U.S. confirms killing of Iranian suspect linked to plot to assassinate Trump.

China condemns U.S.-Israel strikes killing Iran’s leader, calls it a violation of sovereignty and UN rules.

UK PM Starmer criticizes Trump’s Iran strikes as escalatory, sparking UK-US policy rift.

A New York trial proceeds against Asif Merchant, accused of trying to hire assassins to kill a U.S. politician, with prosecutors linking him to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

Iranian state media reported that Ayatollah Khamenei’s wife died on March 2, 2026, from injuries in a U.S.-Israel strike on Tehran that also killed Khamenei, though the attack has not been confirmed by either country.