Indian media's editorial focus remained overwhelmingly on the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict throughout March 7, 2026. Morning coverage centered on Iran's apology to Gulf nations for attacks, with multiple outlets reporting President Pezeshkian's statement that Iran would not target neighboring countries unless attacked first. By midday, contradictory reports emerged of continued Iranian strikes on US defense systems in the UAE and Qatar, creating diplomatic confusion. Evening coverage consolidated on Trump's threats of 'complete destruction' in Tehran and the sinking of an Iranian ship by a US torpedo in the Indian Ocean, with Foreign Minister Jaishankar commenting on India's decision to grant refuge to another Iranian vessel. The conflict's regional spillover continued to affect India through LPG price hikes and gas supply cuts in Gujarat.