Iran has showcased underground tunnels fully stocked with high-speed unmanned boats, anti-ship missiles, and naval mines, Reuters reports.

A mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is preparing to visit Uzbekistan in the second half of 2026 to review the progress of the country’s first nuclear power plant construction. This was reported by the press service of Uzatom.

For the first time, Samarkand will host the "Dishes of the East" festival on March 23–24, the Uzbekistan Tourism Committee reports.

Israel’s plan to build thousands of new homes in the West Bank has drawn sharp criticism from Germany. Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the initiative as a “major mistake” and called on European allies to issue a joint response.

Within the framework of large-scale reforms carried out in our country, significant work has been undertaken to protect human rights and interests, honor and dignity, improve citizens’ well-being, strengthen an atmosphere of peace, friendship, and harmony in society, and uphold principles of social justice. All of this further enhances the humanistic significance of Navruz — the New Year holiday in the East, which has an ancient history and traditions, and whose inseparable components include tolerance, kindness, and compassion.

On March 8, Centrum Air operated a repatriation flight on the Riyadh – Tashkent route, ensuring the return of passengers who were previously unable to depart on the Doha – Tashkent flight on March 6. The evacuation flight C63020 was operated from Riyadh as Doha Airport was closed at the time the flight was being organized. As a result, passengers were transported to the capital of Saudi Arabia, from where the airline arranged their onward flight to Tashkent.

Iran has announced that it will refrain from attacking neighboring Middle Eastern countries as long as their territories are not used to launch attacks against Tehran. The decision comes amid escalating tensions across the region.

For the first time in the country's history, the Association of Women Judges of Uzbekistan was established, and I heartily congratulate all of us on this occasion.

Sherzodkhon Kudratkhodja has been relieved from the position of Chairman of the Board of the National Media Association of Uzbekistan. The press service of the organization reported this.

Uzbekistan’s Armed Forces will introduce new technology-focused competitions in esports, drone operations and robotics following a presidential decree aimed at developing these fields within the military.

The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed damage to entrance structures above the underground fuel enrichment plant in the Natanz area of Iran.

The administration of Donald Trump is considering supporting armed Kurdish groups in Iran as a means of increasing pressure on Tehran, CNN reports citing multiple sources.

The conflict along the Israel–Lebanon border has entered a new phase: Hezbollah announced strikes on Israeli military bases, while Israel launched large-scale retaliatory attacks and began advancing ground forces into Lebanese territory.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States is preparing stronger military strikes against Iran.

The Uzbekistan junior national team began its campaign at the World Championship in Hong Kong with a confident 6–2 win over the host team.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that more than 500 US military personnel were killed or injured in strikes on American bases in the Middle East.

Uzbekistan Airways has launched repatriation flights on the Jeddah–Tashkent route starting March 2 amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Iran has declared 40 days of national mourning following the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who, according to official reports, was killed on February 28 in Tehran during a joint US-Israeli airstrike. His death was confirmed by the state broadcaster IRIB hours after announcements from Washington and Tel Aviv.

A large-scale dialogue between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and youth was held at the Kuksaroy residence. More than 60,000 young people from Karakalpakstan, the regions and Tashkent participated through regional studio connections.

Authorities are investigating actions of Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging platform Telegram, under article 205.1 of the Russian Criminal Code related to possible assistance to terrorist activity.