Iran war: Khamenei's son Mojtaba named new supreme leader

The US Army said a seventh American service member died of wounds from an Iranian attack on US troops in Saudi Arabia on March 1.

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Saudi authorities said one Indian and one Bangladeshi national were killed in an apparent Iranian attack in Saudi Arabia, and twelve other Bangladeshi nationals were injured in Al-Kharj.

Officials did not say where the projectiles originated, and a spokesman called attacks on civilian facilities a "flagrant violation of international humanitarian law."

The UAE said it was in a "state of self-defense," claiming over 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones were fired at its infrastructure and civilian sites and saying it did not seek to be drawn into conflicts.

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf told state TV Iran was not seeking a ceasefire and said "the aggressors" should be punished.

The article reports crude oil prices rose above $100 a barrel, with Brent at $107.97 (up 16.5% from $92.69) and West Texas Intermediate at about $106.22 (up 16.9% from $90.90).

The International Committee of the Red Cross warned that disruptions to humanitarian cargo could mean "lives not saved."

Australia directed dependents of its officials to leave the UAE and said over 1,700 Australians have returned.