Iran crisis: A fake circular has been widely shared on social media claiming that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has canceled the Class 10th and 12th exams in the Middle East region.
However, the CBSE itself has clarified that the circulating notification is fake.
What did the circular claim?
The fabricated circular claimed that some board exams were called off due to extraordinary global developments and the ongoing war situation in some countries. It further said that the language papers up to February 28 and the Class 10 Social Studies (SST) examination scheduled for March 7, 2026 have been cancelled. Students should be aware that these statements are incorrect.
CBSE clarifies
“This is a fake circular. Official update will follow,” CBSE said on X.
CBSE Class 10, 12 Exams in India
The board exams are currently held at 8,074 centers for Class 10 and 7,574 centers for Class 12 across India and 26 countries overseas, covering a total of over 43 lakh students.
The class 10th and 12th exams are scheduled to be held from February 17 to April 10, 2026. This year, nearly 25 million students, including around 14 million boys and 10.9 million girls, appeared for the class 10 exams. Meanwhile, around 10.2 million boys and 8.3 million girls are waiting for their Class 12 exams.
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Trump’s fresh warning to Iran
Meanwhile, Israel announced on Sunday that it had carried out another series of attacks on Iran as the country faced uncertainty following the killing of its top leader in US and Israeli airstrikes. President Donald Trump has also warned of consequences if Iran intervenes.
Hours after both countries said an airstrike had killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a military campaign to topple the Islamic Republic’s government, Iranian state media confirmed Saturday that the 86-year-old leader had died.
In another blow to Iran’s leadership, Iranian television reported that the chief of staff of the armed forces, Abdolrahim Mousavi, was also killed in the attacks.
Trump warned on Sunday that the United States would attack Iran “with force never seen before” if the country retaliates.
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“Iran just said they’re going to hit very hard today, harder than ever before,” Trump mentioned in a post on Truth Social. He added, “BUT THEY BETTER NOT BECAUSE WHEN THEY DO, WE WILL BRING THEM A FORCE THE LIKES OF WHICH THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN!”
Loud explosions were reported in Dubai, a key regional trade hub, and over the Qatari capital Doha for a second day in a row on Sunday, following Iran’s retaliatory strikes on neighboring Gulf countries.
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In Dubai, white smoke from intercepted missiles was briefly seen in the sky, while thick black smoke rose from Jebel Ali port, one of the busiest in the Middle East.
Iran, which has previously warned it would target US bases if provoked, struck several targets, keeping the major oil-producing region on alert.
Air raid sirens rang out across Israel early Sunday as a series of explosions rocked Tel Aviv, with the country’s advanced air defense system scrambling to intercept the latest Iranian attacks.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.
Trump said the airstrikes were intended to eliminate a long-term threat from Iran and prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.
(With input from agencies)
