Pakistan, March 5 -- Fresh explosions were reported in Tehran on Thursday as Iran warned separatist groups against taking advantage of the escalating regional conflict and confirmed strikes on Kurdish factions based in Iraq.

The widening war, which began on Saturday following joint US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader, has rapidly spread across several parts of the Middle East. The conflict has triggered major geopolitical tensions, disrupted global energy markets and caused travel and economic uncertainty worldwide.

Iran has launched retaliatory attacks against several Gulf states that host US military bases, while Israel has intensified operations in neighbouring Lebanon and moved forces across the border. The develop...