10 Updates on the Israel–US vs Iran War as Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran
Jakarta – US President Donald Trump has again issued a stern warning to Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. He said the US military stands ready to launch a far more massive and deadly response against Tehran today, Saturday 7 March 2026. Citing AFP, Trump delivered the threat directly in a post on his Truth Social platform. He indicated that the strike this time would be not merely a retaliation, but a heavy blow that would widen US military operations to areas previously untouched. ‘Today Iran will be hit very hard!’ he wrote in the post, AFP reported Saturday, 7 March 2026. Here are the latest developments in the Middle East conflict as of Saturday 7 March 2026:
- Trump’s Threat
Trump’s statement signals a shift in US military strategy, with consideration given to total destruction of Iran’s vital assets. Trump said that Iran’s aggressive behaviour has forced Washington to target areas and groups not previously listed as targets. ‘Under serious consideration for total destruction and death, because of Iran’s bad behaviour, it is areas and groups of people that had not previously been considered targets,’ he added.
- Sirens Ring Out in Jerusalem
Loud explosions and air-raid sirens wailed in Jerusalem on Saturday, AFP reporters said, with at least three explosions heard. In the last 24 hours at least six air-raid warnings had been issued across Israel.
- 80 Fighter Jets Strike Iran
Israel launched a new wave of air strikes on the cities of Tehran and Isfahan. The operation on the night involved 80 combat aircraft. The Israeli military claimed the jets hit the IRGC academy used as an emergency asset. Isfahan provincial officials reported at least eight people killed in the joint Israeli and U.S. strike.
- Dubai International Airport Briefly Paralyzed
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest hub for international traffic, briefly suspended operations on Saturday before partially reopening. The closure came after an air defences interception in the area during the Iranian attack.
- Arab League Acts: Holds Emergency Meeting
Foreign ministers of the Arab League are scheduled to hold an emergency meeting via video conference on Sunday. The meeting was requested by Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, and Egypt to discuss Iran’s attacks in several Arab countries.
- Saudi Arabia’s Warning
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged Iran to avoid ‘miscalculation’. The Saudi Defence Ministry said it had repeatedly thwarted missile launches targeting bases hosting U.S. personnel, as well as drone attacks on major oil fields.
- Oil Tanker Attacked
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed it had targeted an oil tanker named ‘Prima’ in the Gulf. The vessel was struck by an explosive drone after it reportedly ignored warnings about traffic restrictions in the Hormuz Strait.
- U.S. Sends Bomb Shells
The U.S. State Department approved the sale of ‘emergency’ 12,000 bomb shells to Israel on Friday as the war heated up. The aid is described as intended to enhance Israel’s ability to confront regional threats now and in the future.
- Chaos Spreads to Bangladesh
Global ripple effects of the war are felt worldwide. In Bangladesh, unrest erupted amid surging energy prices and global supply-chain disruptions triggered by the Hormuz Strait conflict. Protests broke out in several cities, calling for action to address the worsening economic crisis caused by the war.
- Iran’s President’s Stance
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country would not bow to either Israel or the United States. He apologised to neighbouring states for the impact of Iran’s attacks but stressed there would be no attack on neighbouring countries unless such attacks originated from those regions.