The U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Randy George, was fired Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to two U.S. defense officials and a Reuters source, marking another purge among the Pentagon’s senior ranks. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120635
U.S. officials and two intelligence sources warned that attacking Iran could provoke retaliation against U.S. Gulf allies. Trump had claimed Tehran’s reaction came as a surprise on Monday, despite the warning, according to AdaDerana’s report. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119832
Three sources reported a loud blast and flames at the U.S. embassy complex in Riyadh early Tuesday, with one noting the fire was minor. AdaDerana cites three people familiar with the matter; no official confirmation was provided. Date: March 3, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119154
Oil majors, tanker owners, and trading houses have halted crude, fuel, and LNG shipments via the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, with Tehran claiming navigation is closed. The suspensions were reported by trading sources on Saturday. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119050
Reuters, citing unnamed sources via AdaDerana, reports that two senior Iranian officials are believed killed in Israeli attacks. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119036
Israel is on high alert regarding potential U.S. intervention in Iran amidst significant anti-government protests. Sources indicate that Israeli authorities are closely monitoring the situation as tensions rise with protests reaching levels not seen in years. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117021
Afghanistan and Pakistan will resume peace talks in Istanbul, according to three sources, following Islamabad’s report of their prior failure. Discussions are set to continue despite previous setbacks. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114118
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend a 48-hour ceasefire until the conclusion of upcoming talks in Doha, as reported by security sources from both countries. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113662
