Al Jazeera News Updates Iran announces new security chief, Philippines declares energy emergency
Mar 24, 2026
Breaking developments in the Middle East with missile strikes and reported blasts across major Iranian cities. A sudden leadership change in Iran's security apparatus is announced. Gulf diplomacy wrestles with strained ties while urging regional coexistence. A Southeast Asian nation declares an energy emergency amid fuel protests and war-driven supply concerns.
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Iran Launches New Wave Of Missiles At Israel
- Iran has escalated missile strikes against Israel with multiple waves targeting cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa.
- At least six people were injured by shrapnel in Tel Aviv and search-and-rescue operations continued in the south after strikes.
Iran Appoints Former IRGC Commander As Security Chief
- Iran named former IRGC commander Mohammed Beghar Zulgadar as its new security chief after Ali Larjani was killed in an American-Israeli strike.
- Qatar acknowledged strained ties with Tehran but said coexistence is necessary, signalling regional diplomatic pressure.
Qatar Urges Coexistence Amid Regional Attacks
- Qatar's foreign ministry warned that total annihilation is not an option and emphasised neighbours must find ways to live together.
- Abdula Mahek said people have been in the region for millennia and sovereignty attacks are taken seriously.