The Israeli military announced it had eliminated several Iranian F-14 fighter jets, a model Tehran acquired from the US, during an attack on an airport in Isfahan province.
Brent crude oil momentarily surged nearly 20% on the morning of 9/3, as escalating conflict in the Middle East fueled investor concerns about tightening supply.
Iran is employing a tactic of launching small numbers of missiles and drones at a continuous frequency, rather than the massive barrages seen in previous conflicts.
The Australian government states that the Iran women's national team will not receive any special exemptions if they seek asylum, despite safety concerns upon their return home.
The Israeli military announced conducting strikes on "multiple fuel storage complexes" in Iran, indicating a shift from targeting political and military objectives to civilian industrial infrastructure.