Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 18:53 IST We are also covering: Why Russia Is Not Defending Iran Amid US-Israel War; From Patna To Parliament: What’s Next For Nitish Kumar? Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. (AFP file photo) In today’s afternoon’s digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the Middle East conflict and other key stories. ‘Our Response Is Clear’: Iran Tells Mediators To Focus On US And Israel, Not Tehran Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pushed back against international mediation efforts, saying that any countries seeking to broker a ceasefire should direct their pressure at those who started the conflict- not Iran. READ MORE Why Russia Is Not Defending Iran Amid US-Israel War: 5 Reasons Explained Russia has so far not directly intervened militarily to defend Iran in its ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel. READ MORE From Patna To Parliament: What’s Next For Nitish Kumar? The transition of Nitish Kumar from the Chief Minister’s secretariat in Patna to the hallowed halls of the Rajya Sabha marks a historic pivot in Bihar’s political narrative. While the …