The Middle East plunged into one of its most perilous moments in decades on Saturday as the United States and Israel unleashed sweeping strikes across Iran, hitting senior leaders and military sites in what Washington described as an effort to neutralise an “imminent threat.”
Tehran struck back within hours, launching missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states hosting US bases. The barrage activated air defence systems across the region and sent shockwaves through oil markets and global aviation, international media reported.
US President Donald Trump hailed the joint assault as a decisive step to block Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. In a video message, he urged Iran’s security forces to surrender and called on citizens to “take over your government” once the bombardment subsides.
According to US and Israeli officials, the first wave of attacks targeted senior Iranian military and political figures along with key defence systems. Explosions were reported in Tehran and in cities including Kermanshah and Chabahar.
[live_update time=”11:02 PM” title=”Death toll hits 115 in strike on Iranian girls’ school”]
The death toll from a strike on a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran rose to at least 115 people on Sunday, according to Iranian state and state-affiliated media. The attack appears to be one of the worst mass casualty events of the American-Israeli bombing campaign so far, reports the New York Times.
The strike hit Shajarah Tayyebeh school on Saturday, the start of the workweek in Iran, after many Iranians had already dropped their children off at school. According to satellite imagery, the school in the southern town of Minab appears to be adjacent to a naval base belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps.
A United States Central Command spokesperson said the US was “aware of reports concerning civilian harm resulting from ongoing military operations. We take these reports seriously and are looking into them.” The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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[live_update time=”9:54 PM” title=”3 US service members killed during Iran operation”]
The United States military has announced that at least three service members have been killed in its operation against Iran.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that five others have been “seriously wounded” in the operation.
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[live_update time=”9:01 PM” title=”US military sinks Iranian vessel in Gulf of Oman”]
The US Central Command has announced that its forces struck an Iranian vessel during the early stages of its military operation against Iran.
An Iranian Jamaran-class corvette was struck by U.S. forces during the start of Operation Epic Fury. The ship is currently sinking to the bottom of the Gulf of Oman at a Chah Bahar pier. As the President said, members of Iran’s armed forces, IRGC and police “must lay down your… pic.twitter.com/NzsR3dI2Hs
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 1, 2026
According to CENTCOM, a Jamaran-class corvette “is currently sinking to the bottom of the Gulf of Oman at a Chah Bahar pier,” referring to a location in southern Iran.
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[live_update time=”8:44 PM” title=”Maersk suspends shipping through Strait of Hormuz”]
Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, has announced the suspension of all cargo vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz citing security concerns.
In a statement, the Danish firm confirmed, “We are suspending all vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice. The safety of our crew, vessels, and customers’ cargo is our top priority.”
The decision follows an earlier announcement by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard regarding the closure of the strait. As the world’s most vital passage for crude oil tankers, the channel is essential for Middle Eastern oil and gas exporters to reach international markets, while importing nations depend on its uninterrupted operation.
The suspension occurs against a backdrop of intensified regional conflict. On Saturday morning (28 February), joint military operations by Israel and the US against Iran led to significant casualties and damage. Iran responded with retaliatory strikes on US military bases across the Middle East.
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[live_update time=”8:52 PM” title=”Pakistan PM Sharif condemns Khamenei klling as violation of international law”]
Pakistan PM Sharif condemns Khamenei klling as violation of international law
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a violation of international law.
In a statement posted on social media, Sharif expressed solidarity with the people of Iran, stating that the “people of Pakistan join the people of Iran in their hour of grief and sorrow and extend the most sincere condolences on the martyrdom” of Khamenei.
“Pakistan also expresses concern over violation of the norms of international law,” he added.
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[live_update time=”8:37 PM” title=”Israeli death toll rises to 9″]
In Israel, death toll has climbed to nine people after a missile strike in the city of Beit Shemesh, according to local medical services.
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[live_update time=”8:08 PM” title=”Bangladeshi among 3 killed in UAE”]
At least three people have been killed and 58 injured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Iranian attacks on the Gulf region in retaliation to US and Israeli strikes. The UAE Ministry of Defense stated in a release that a Bangladeshi national is among the deceased. Of the remaining two, one is a Pakistani and the other is a Nepali.
However, detailed identities of the deceased were not disclosed.
Citing the UAE Ministry of Defense, Al Jazeera reported that they detected 165 ballistic missiles, of which 152 were destroyed. Additionally, two cruise missiles were also intercepted.
The ministry’s statement further said, “A total of 541 Iranian drones were detected, of which 506 were intercepted and destroyed.”
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[live_update time=”6:57 PM” title=”At least 6 Killed in Iranian missile strike on Israeli town”]
At least six people have been killed and around 20 others injured after an Iranian ballistic missile struck Beit Shemesh, a town approximately 30 kilometres west of Jerusalem, according to the Magen David Adom ambulance service.
The Israeli military confirmed in a statement on Telegram that search and rescue teams, medical personnel, and a helicopter were operating at the scene to evacuate the wounded.
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[live_update time=”6:17 PM” title=”Israeli military says it has ‘no info’ on school strike in Iran”]
The Israeli military has stated that it has no information regarding the strike on a primary school in southern Iran that killed more than 100 students, according to reports.
Citing an Israeli military spokesperson, the Associated Press reported on Sunday that the official had no knowledge of the attack on the school in the city of Minab.
Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported that the strike on a girls’ school in Minab occurred on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of over 100 students.
Meanwhile, Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for the US Central Command, said he was “aware of the reports” and that the United States is investigating the matter.
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[live_update time=”5:37 PM” title=”Putin calls Khamenei’s death ‘cynical murder'”]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a formal response to the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei. As reported by the TASS news agency, Putin conveyed his sympathies to Iranian President Pezeshkian, describing the killing as a “cynical murder.” He further asserted that the act represented a blatant violation of international law and stood in opposition to all established standards of human morality.
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[live_update time=”5:27 PM” title=”‘EU’s Kallas calls Khamenei’s death ‘defining moment in Iran’s history'”]
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has described the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as “a defining moment in Iran’s history.”
In a statement posted on X, Kallas acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the country’s future following the strike. “What comes next is uncertain. But there is now an open path to a different Iran, one that its people may have greater freedom to shape,” she wrote.
Kallas also noted that she is in communication with partners, including those in the region affected by Iran’s military actions, to identify practical steps toward de-escalation.
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[live_update time=”5:27 PM” title=”‘Significant military activity’ in Strait of Hormuz”]
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued an advisory alerting vessels to “significant military activity” across key Middle Eastern waterways, including the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea, and the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the latest guidance, the maritime security situation in the region remains highly volatile. Ongoing military operations have significantly increased the threat level facing commercial shipping, the agency warned.
“There are a substantial military presence and activity across the region,” the advisory stated.
“Mariners should remain alert to the heightened risk of miscalculation or misidentification, particularly when navigating near military units and other sensitive maritime facilities and infrastructure.”
The UKMTO noted that while unofficial reports and VHF communications continue to circulate claims about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, no formal notification of any such closure has been communicated through recognized maritime safety channels.
It emphasised that “VHF communications indicating transit restrictions do not constitute a legally recognized suspension of transit passage under international maritime law.”
The advisory also highlighted threats beyond the Strait, pointing to areas such as the Bab al Mandab, where tensions remain “elevated.”
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[live_update time=”4:55 PM” title=”Alireza Arafi designated Iran’s interim leader”]
Following the confirmation that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in American airstrikes, Ayatollah Arafi, an experienced religious figure and long-time confidant of Khamenei, has been selected as Iran’s interim leader.
According to the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA), Arafi has been designated as the jurist member of the leadership council and has also been assigned the duty of “temporarily fulfilling Supreme Leader’s role.”
Arafi will be joined on the interim leadership council by President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i.
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[live_update time=”4:50 PM” title=”Head of Iranian police intelligence killed”]
General Gholamreza Rezaian, the head of the intelligence department of Iran’s national police, has been killed in a joint attack by the United States and Israel.
The Iranian news agency Fars News Agency reported, “General Gholamreza Rezaian, the head of the national police’s intelligence department, was killed in an enemy attack on Saturday.”
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[live_update time=”4:45 PM” title=”30 senior Iranian officials killed: Israeli media”]
30 Senior Iranian Officials Killed: Israeli Media
Israel’s Channel 12 has reported that 30 senior officials were killed in the first strike by the Israeli Air Force against Iran.
According to the Israeli media outlet, these deaths occurred within just half a minute of the first strike on Saturday, with those killed including Iran’s supreme religious leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Journalists wrote on the Channel 12 website, “Israeli political and security authorities are emphasising that we are still only at the beginning of the process and we have at least several more days of operations ahead.”
Other Israeli media outlets have highlighted the extensive plans for the war thus far, the close cooperation between Israeli and US military forces, and the accuracy of intelligence information.
However, defence analyst Yoav Limor warned that a rift between the United States and Israel could appear very soon.
He said, “Israel has all the patience and preparation to conduct this war for several days or weeks, perhaps even longer; whether Trump has the same level of patience and composure is not clear.”
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[live_update time=”4:05 PM” title=”Khamenei’s assassination ‘open declaration of war'”]
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has characterized the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as an explicit “declaration of war” against the Muslim community, with a specific emphasis on the Shiite world.
In a formal message of condolence, Pezeshkian described the leader’s death as a monumental challenge and the most significant trial currently facing Islamic nations.
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[live_update time=”4:00 PM” title=”Iran threatens unprecedented strike on US, Israel”]
Ari Larijani, a top security official in Iran, has issued a warning to the United States and Israel. Following a series of Iranian missile strikes the previous day, Larijani stated on social media that the country would now deploy unprecedented levels of force against its adversaries.
This rhetoric mirrors a warning issued by the US president earlier the same day. Trump noted on social media that Iran intended to strike with greater intensity than ever before, cautioning that any such action would be met with a US military response of historic proportions.
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[live_update time=”3:05 PM” title=”9 killed in clashes near US Consulate in Karachi”]
At least nine people have been killed in riots and clashes near the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, according to the country’s volunteer rescue organisation, the Edhi Foundation.
The violence erupted as pro-Iranian protesters gathered around the diplomatic mission in response to the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Attempts by demonstrators to storm the consulate prompted security forces to intervene, with police using baton charges to disperse the crowd.
In addition to the nine fatalities, dozens of others were injured in the clashes with security personnel. The wounded have been admitted to local hospitals for treatment. Tensions remain high in Karachi following the unrest.
Authorities have deployed additional security forces to the area to maintain order and prevent further escalation.
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[live_update time=”2:58 PM” title=”Oil tanker attacked near Oman coast”]
An oil tanker has been targeted in an attack near Oman’s coast. According to the maritime security center of Oman, the vessel, identified as the Palau-flagged Skylight, was struck roughly five nautical miles away from Musandam.
The incident led to four people being injured, and the full 20-person crew has since been evacuated. Currently, no further specifics have been released. This event follows a report from Omani state media regarding two drones that struck the port of Duqm, which resulted in an injury to one foreign national.
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[live_update time=”1:57 PM” title=”At least 40 buildings damaged”]
According to reports from the Tel Aviv municipality, as cited by Haaretz, Iranian strikes on Saturday damaged at least 40 buildings in Tel Aviv. This resulted in the evacuation of over 200 residents, who have been moved to three hotels in the city.
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[live_update time=”1:57 PM” title=”Thousands protest in Kashmir”]
In Indian-administered Kashmir, thousands of Shia Muslims took to the streets to protest the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Concentrated in Srinagar’s central square, demonstrators displayed red, black, and yellow flags while chanting slogans directed against Israel and the United States.
Similar gatherings were reported in various locations across Kashmir and other parts of India.
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[live_update time=”1:53 PM” title=”Iran launched 137 missiles, 209 drones”]
The UAE Ministry of Defence reported that Iran launched 137 missiles and 209 drones at the country on Saturday.
This offensive included a strike on the Dubai airport and an “incident” at the Abu Dhabi airport that left one person dead and seven others injured.
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[live_update time=”12:30 PM” title=”Smoke rising from Dubai”]
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[live_update time=”12:25 PM” title=”1,200 bombs dropped so far”]
In a joint military operation with the United States, Israel’s Air Force reported deploying more than 1,200 munitions across Iran within a 24-hour period. Among the targets hit was an elementary school for girls located in Minab, a city within the southern province of Hormozgan.
The strike on the school resulted in a high number of casualties, with at least 148 individuals reported dead and many others wounded. In response to the incident, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the loss of “dozens of innocent children” and asserted that the attack would face repercussions.
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[live_update time=”12:20 PM” title=”27 flights from Dhaka cancelled”]
Twenty-seven flights have been cancelled at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka following airspace closures across the Middle East.
In a notice, the airport authorities said Bahrain, Kuwait, Dubai and Qatar were among those enforcing closures, forcing airlines to cancel, delay or reschedule services.
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[live_update time=”12:15 PM” title=”Trump warns if US allies attacked”]
Trump issued a warning to Iran against striking American or Israeli targets, posting the message on his Truth Social platform. He cautioned that while Iran has threatened unprecedented attacks, any such move will be met with a retaliatory force “never seen before.”
The remarks come amid rising tensions in the Middle East following recent US and Israeli operations inside Iran.
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[live_update time=”11:10 AM” title=”IRGC launches attacks on 27 US bases”]
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed retaliation, announcing that it has carried out strikes on 27 bases housing US forces across the Middle East, along with Israeli military sites in Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, explosions continue to be reported in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
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[live_update time=”11:05 AM” title=”Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law killed”]
State media further confirmed that members of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s family, including his daughter, son-in-law, and a grandchild, were also killed, according to Fars News Agency. The agency did not specify the exact locations or circumstances of their deaths.
Iran’s judiciary has confirmed the deaths of several senior officials in a series of US and Israeli airstrikes, escalating the crisis in the region.
General Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), and Ali Shamkhani, head of Iran’s National Defence Council, were “martyred” in the attacks, the judiciary’s Mizan online news portal reported on Sunday.
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[live_update time=”10:30 AM” title=”Global air travel disrupted”]
Flights across the Middle East were cancelled on Saturday after several countries shut down their airspace in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced at least partial closures of their skies in the hours after smoke began rising over Tehran and Iran began retaliatory attacks in the region.
Iranian missiles hit capital cities around the wealthy Gulf region, killing at least one, as witnesses reported seeing warplanes and projectiles streaking through the skies.
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[live_update time=”10:00 AM” title=”Bangladeshi expats in UAE, Kuwait asked to remain alert”]
The Bangladesh embassies in UAE and Kuwait have issued urgent advisories for Bangladeshi expatriates.
Separate notices call on all expatriates to exercise maximum caution and strictly follow local laws and government instructions.
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[live_update time=”08:45 AM” title=”Iran forms 3-member body”]
Iran has appointed a three-member body to oversee the country’s transition following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Officials said the president, the head of the judiciary and a senior jurist from the Guardian Council will jointly manage state affairs during the interim period, BBC reports.
Under Iran’s constitution, the responsibility for selecting a new supreme leader now rests with the Assembly of Leadership Experts. The council of clerics must appoint Khamenei’s successor as swiftly as possible.
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[live_update time=”08:45 AM” title=”Iran declares 40-day mourning”]
Iran’s Cabinet early Sunday warned that a “great crime will never go unanswered” after what it described as a joint US–Israeli military operation killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The government proclaimed 40 days of national mourning and instituted a seven-day public holiday to honor the late leader’s memory.
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[live_update time=”08:35 AM” title=”Khamenei killed in strike: Iran confirms”]
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader since 1989 and a staunch adversary of the West, was killed in the opening strikes of a large-scale US-Israeli offensive that carried into Sunday, as the two nations push to overthrow the Islamic republic.
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[live_update time=”2:40 AM” title=”Khamenei ‘eliminated, Iran denies”]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed there are “more and more signs” that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been “eliminated” following major joint military strikes by Israel and the United States on Saturday.
Netanyahu and the heads of Israel’s security establishment were reportedly presented with a photo of Khamenei’s body as proof of his death, according to the Israeli outlet N12.
Iran however has yet to confirm the killing.
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[live_update time=”12:01 AM” title=”Bangladesh on alert”]
The Government of Bangladesh has expressed deep concern over the safety and welfare of Bangladeshi citizens living and working in the Middle East following the latest escalation of hostilities.
Foreign ministry sources confirmed that no Bangladeshi casualties have been reported so far amid the ongoing crisis.
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[live_update time=”11:23 PM” title=”Iranian defence minister killed”]
The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital Tehran.
The attacks came after US President Donald Trump expressed frustration at Iran’s stance in negotiations over its nuclear and missile programmes.
Iranian defence minister Amir Nasirzadeh and revolutionary guards commander were killed in the attacks.
Trump said Washington’s goal was “eliminating imminent threats” from Iran, and Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz described the action as a “preventive strike.”
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[live_update time=”9:57 PM” title=”Russia and Qatar call for cessation of military action”]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the US and Israeli attacks on Iran in a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Lavrov and Sheikh Mohammed called for an end to any military action that could destabilise the region, the statement said.
“There was a general consensus on the need for an urgent return to the political and diplomatic process with a view to resolving all issues between the United States, Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran on the basis of the principles of the UN Charter and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons,” the ministry added.
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[live_update time=”9:57 PM” title=”Iran demands UN action against ‘acts of aggression’ by US, Israel”]
Iran has formally submitted a letter to the UN Security Council and Secretary-General António Guterres, calling on the world body to “bear responsibility for international peace” in the face of escalating military strikes.
In the letter, Iran urgently requested that Security Council members convene “without delay” an emergency meeting to address what it described as “the US and Israeli regime’s acts of aggression” and a “breach of peace” that constitutes “a real and serious threat to international peace and security.”
Tehran further called for “necessary and immediate measures” to halt what it termed the “unlawful use of force” and to ensure accountability for the attacks.
The statement also appealed to all UN member states to “unequivocally condemn this act of aggression” and to “undertake urgent and collective measures to confront it,” warning that the ongoing escalation poses “an unprecedented threat to regional as well as global peace and security.”
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[live_update time=”9:56 PM” title=”France Calls for UNSC Meeting as Regional Crisis deepens”]
France has formally requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to address the escalating situation in Iran and the broader Middle East, according to Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.
In a post on X, Barrot announced that the meeting is scheduled for 2100 GMT today, with the specific aim of discussing the ongoing military confrontation and its regional implications.
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[live_update time=”9:42 PM” title=”Netanyahu, Trump hold phone call”]
The office of Israel’s Prime Minister has released a photograph showing Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a phone conversation, with the accompanying description confirming that he was speaking with US President Donald Trump.
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בשיחתו עם נשיא ארה”ב דונלד טראמפ. pic.twitter.com/yZMMgBqGl8
— ראש ממשלת ישראל (@IsraeliPM_heb) February 28, 2026
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[live_update time=”9:42 PM” title=”UAE intercepts fresh wave of Iranian missiles and drones”]
The United Arab Emirates’ state news agency WAM has reported that the Ministry of Defence intercepted a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones targeting the country. Earlier, state media confirmed one fatality in Abu Dhabi.
In Bahrain, the Ministry of Interior announced that the all-clear siren has sounded across the country, though residents have been advised not to venture out unless necessary until authorities complete their procedures.
Bahrain earlier confirmed an attack on its territory, reporting that a service center of the US Fifth Fleet had been struck.
Several Gulf Arab states have now confirmed they were targeted by Iranian missiles as the regional conflict continues to escalate.
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[live_update time=”9:42 PM” title=”UK strengthens defensive capabilities in region”]
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that Britain was not involved in the US-Israel military strikes against Iran, emphasizing that the UK “played no role in these attacks.”
Speaking on the escalating regional crisis, Starmer expressed Britain’s support and solidarity with “partners across the region” that have been targeted.
“As part of our commitments to the security of our allies in the Middle East we have a range of defensive capabilities in the region—which we’ve recently taken steps to strengthen,” he stated.
The Prime Minister revealed that British forces are actively engaged, with “British planes in the sky today as part of coordinated regional defensive operations to protect our people, our interests, and our allies—as Britain has done before, in line with international law.”
Starmer also announced that the UK has “stepped up protections for British bases and personnel to their highest level” and is actively reaching out to British nationals in the region, pledging to “do everything we can to support them.”
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[live_update time=”9:38 PM” title=”Anti-US protests held in Tehran”]
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[live_update time=”9:35 PM” title=”Germany issues travel warning for several Arab countries”]
- Bahrain
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jordan
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
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[live_update time=”9:28 PM” title=”Iranian missiles strike central Israel”]
Two locations in central Israel have been directly hit by Iranian missiles, according to preliminary reports. Emergency response teams have been deployed to the affected areas, though no casualties have been confirmed at this time.
The strikes are part of a sustained barrage of Iranian missiles targeting Israeli territory that has continued uninterrupted since the early morning.
Coastal regions, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, have experienced the most intense periods of sirens and warnings, with residents repeatedly instructed to seek shelter as interceptions and impacts continue.
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[live_update time=”9:28 PM” title=”Drone targets Kuwait International Airport”]
A drone has targeted Kuwait International Airport, resulting in “minor injuries” to a number of employees, in addition to “limited material damage” to the passenger building, according to the General Authority of Civil Aviation in Kuwait.
Its official spokesperson, Abdullah al-Rajhi, stated that authorities immediately initiated “approved emergency procedures, where the incident was handled, and the site was secured.”
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[live_update time=”9:21 PM” title=”UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting on Iran strikes”]
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to hold an emergency session later today to address the joint Israeli and US military strikes on Iran and the rapidly escalating conflict across the Middle East, according to incoming reports.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a urgent statement calling for an immediate halt to hostilities, warning that continued military action risks triggering “a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability.”
Guterres reminded all member states of their obligations under international law, including the UN Charter, which explicitly prohibits “the threat of the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.”
The emergency meeting comes as the death toll in Iran continues to rise and multiple Gulf states report ongoing missile interceptions. Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis have so far shown limited progress, with both sides indicating a willingness to continue military operations.
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[live_update time=”9:20 PM” title=”Russia condemns ‘reckless’ strikes on Iran”]
Moscow has denounced the recent military strikes on Iran as “reckless,” asserting that the attacks were “unprovoked and premeditated” and constitute a clear violation of international law, according to a statement from Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
President Vladimir Putin convened an emergency session of Russia’s Security Council to assess the escalating situation, though no further details emerged from that meeting.
Diplomatic engagement intensified as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, who subsequently announced plans to call for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
The Foreign Ministry’s statement emphasized that the assault on a sovereign nation was unjustified and contravened established legal norms governing international relations.
Moscow also expressed concern over potential radiological risks in the region, specifically citing the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
While initial reports indicate the facility sustained no damage during the strikes, the Russian company operating the plant has evacuated approximately 100 personnel from Iran as a precautionary measure.
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[live_update time=”9:00 PM” title=”Iranian defence minister, Revolutionary Guards commander killed”]
Iran’s Defence Minister and a senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are believed to have been killed in an Israeli military strike, according to reports.
Citing two sources familiar with Israeli military operations and a separate regional source, the Reuters news agency reported that Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and IRGC Commander Mohammad Pakpour were among those killed in the attack.
The development, if confirmed, would mark one of the most significant escalations in the ongoing conflict, representing a major blow to Iran’s military leadership. Official confirmation from Iranian authorities is still awaited.
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[live_update time=”8:55 PM” title=”China calls for immediate ceasefire, stresses respect for Iran’s sovereignty”]
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced deep concern over the escalating situation in the Middle East, urging all parties involved to implement an immediate ceasefire.
In an official statement, Beijing emphasized that Iran’s national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity must be fully respected. The ministry called on all sides to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation, urging a return to dialogue to resolve the ongoing crisis through diplomatic means.
China’s appeal for de-escalation comes as regional tensions continue to mount following a series of exchanges between Iran and US-led forces. The statement reflects Beijing’s broader concern over instability in the strategically vital region and its potential global repercussions.
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[live_update time=”8:46 PM” title=”Iran’s Foreign minister: Khamenei alive ‘as far as I know'”]
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is alive “as far as I know,” according to an interview with NBC News.
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[live_update time=”8:23 PM” title=”Death toll rises to 70 in Southern Iran strikes”]
At least 70 people have been killed and more than 90 wounded in attacks targeting the cities of Minab and Jask in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province, according to the head of Hormozgan Medical Sciences, as reported by the semi-official Fars news agency.
The updated casualty figures follow an earlier strike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab, which had initially been reported to have killed more than 50 people. The latest reports suggest the attacks were broader in scope, hitting multiple locations within the province.
The numbers have not yet been independently verified, and official confirmation from Iranian authorities is still awaited. The strikes mark one of the deadliest single episodes since the escalation began.
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[live_update time=”8:11 PM” title=”Trump Breaks Silence: ‘All I Want Is Freedom for the People'”]
US President Donald Trump has offered his first public remarks since the escalation of hostilities, telling the Washington Post that his primary objective remains the safety and freedom of the Iranian people.
“I want a safe nation, and that’s what we’re going to have,” Trump said in brief comments to the newspaper. “All I want is freedom for the people.”
The statement comes as Iranian state media reports that more than 50 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab, a city in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province.
Earlier, in a video posted to his Truth Social platform, Trump had encouraged Iranians to take control of their government, describing it as “probably your only chance for generations.”
His latest remarks stop short of directly addressing the military escalation but maintain the administration’s rhetorical focus on empowering the Iranian populace against the current leadership.
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[live_update time=”7:47 PM” title=”Explosions rock Ramallah as Israel intercepts Iranian missiles”]
Loud explosions echoed across Ramallah on Saturday evening as Israel’s air defense systems intercepted incoming Iranian missiles overhead, marking an unprecedented escalation felt by both Israeli and Palestinian communities.
From the West Bank city, residents reported hearing sustained blasts from interceptions, though no formal warning systems operate in Palestinian areas. Locals rely on distant Israeli sirens to gauge the threat level, despite having no access to bomb shelters.
Social media has shown limited footage of impacts, as Israeli military authorities have imposed strict restrictions on documenting direct hits. Officials have made clear that publishing videos of successful strikes is prohibited.
The intensity and duration of the aerial assault are unlike anything witnessed before in the region. Warning sirens have sounded continuously, with instructions to take shelter lasting far longer than in previous conflicts.
As of now, no casualties have been officially reported inside Israel, though unverified images circulating online suggest some impacts may have occurred. The full extent of damage remains unclear amid the information blackout.
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[live_update time=”7:47 PM” title=”Iran vows to continue attacks on Israel, US targets across region”]
Iranian military operations against Israel and American bases throughout the Middle East will “continue unabated,” a source within Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has told the semi-official Fars news agency.
The statement signals Tehran’s determination to sustain its current military campaign despite ongoing international calls for de-escalation. The IRGC source emphasised that attacks would not be limited to Israeli territory but would also target US military installations and American interests across the region.
The announcement comes as the conflict shows no signs of abating, with multiple Gulf states reporting ongoing missile interceptions and retaliatory strikes.
The IRGC’s pledge to maintain the offensive suggests that diplomatic efforts to halt the escalation have so far failed to gain traction, raising fears of a prolonged and widening regional war.
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[live_update time=”7:29 PM” title=”Dubai suspends flight operations at two airports”]
Dubai has suspended all flight operations at two airports, Dubai International and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International, according to the city’s airport authority.
Dubai International is among the world’s busiest airports, with between 2,000 to 2,500 flights arriving and departing daily, according to Skyscanner, a flight tracker and booking agency.
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[live_update time=”7:06 PM” title=”British lawmaker Jeremy Corbyn condemns attack”]
British lawmaker Jeremy Corbyn has condemned the US and Israel attack on Iran.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, Corbyn wrote, “The attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States are illegal, unprovoked and unjustifiable. Peace and diplomacy was possible. Instead, Israel and the United States chose war.
“This is the behaviour of rogue states – and they have jeopardised the safety of humankind around the world with this catastrophic act of aggression. Our government must condemn this flagrant breach of international law, and urgently pursue a foreign policy based on justice, sovereignty and peace.”
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[live_update time=”7:06 PM” title=”Aftermath of Israeli strike on Iranian girls’ school”]
The aftermath of the Israeli airstrike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, has revealed a scene of devastation, with the death toll climbing to at least 53 and scores more wounded, according to state-run IRNA news agency.
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[live_update time=”7:06 PM” title=”Qatar, Saudi Arabia call for immediate de-escalation”]
The Emir of Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince have held urgent talks, issuing a joint call for an immediate halt to escalating hostilities and a return to diplomatic negotiations, according to an official readout of the conversation.
During the call, both Gulf leaders discussed the rapidly unfolding developments and their implications for regional and international security. The two nations stressed the urgent need to cease all military escalations and resume dialogue.
Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its full solidarity with Qatar, strongly condemning the recent Iranian ballistic missile strikes on Qatari territory. The Kingdom expressed its commitment to supporting Qatar in all measures taken to protect its sovereignty, security, and stability.
In response, Qatar’s Emir conveyed deep gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s steadfast support, describing the Kingdom’s position as a reflection of the fraternal bonds between the two nations. The diplomatic engagement signals a unified Gulf stance amid escalating tensions with Iran.
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[live_update time=”7:06 PM” title=”UAE reports fresh missile interceptions as explosions heard in Dubai”]
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence has announced that its air defense systems successfully intercepted a new wave of incoming missiles targeting the nation.
Witnesses in Dubai reported hearing loud explosions across parts of the city, which authorities indicated were likely caused by the interceptions. The ministry did not specify the origin of the missiles or provide details on specific targets.
No casualties or significant damage have been officially confirmed, though the incident marks another escalation in the regional conflict as Gulf states remain on high alert. The latest interceptions come amid heightened tensions following a series of exchanges between Iran and US-led forces.
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[live_update time=”7:06 PM” title=”Israel issues warning as missile barrage approaches”]
The Israeli military has issued an urgent alert warning civilians of an incoming “barrage of missiles,” urging residents across affected areas to immediately seek shelter.
The warning came just minutes after a previous notice confirming that Israel’s air defense systems were actively engaged in intercepting incoming threats. Military officials continue to monitor the situation as projectiles approach Israeli airspace.
Authorities have instructed the public to remain in protected spaces until further notice, as defense forces work to neutralize the airborne threats. The rapid succession of alerts signals an intensification of the ongoing exchange between Israeli forces and Iranian-backed actors.
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[live_update time=”7:05 PM” title=”Toll in Israeli strike on Iranian girls’ school rises to 51″]
The number of fatalities from an Israeli airstrike on a girls’ elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab has climbed to at least 51, with approximately 60 others wounded, according to Iran’s official IRNA news agency.
Citing local official Mohammad Radmehr, the agency reported that Israel carried out a “direct attack” on the school during the morning hours. Radmehr stated that approximately 170 students were inside the facility at the time of the strike, raising concerns that the death toll could continue to increase as search and rescue operations remain ongoing.
The attack has sparked outrage within Iran, with officials vowing a firm response to what they describe as a deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure. International observers have called for restraint as the conflict shows no signs of de-escalation.
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[live_update time=”6:29 PM” title=”Iran launches broad retaliatory strikes across Gulf region”]
Iranian forces have initiated a series of retaliatory strikes against multiple targets throughout the Middle East, claiming to have hit a US naval installation in Bahrain as part of a coordinated response to ongoing joint US-Israeli military operations.
According to reports from the region, large columns of black smoke were observed rising near the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Manama, the Bahraini capital. The extent of damage remains unclear, and American officials have yet to comment on the incident.
The wave of attacks extended across the Gulf, with explosions reported in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait – all nations hosting American military installations.
In Doha, Qatar’s Ministry of Defence confirmed its air defense systems successfully intercepted several projectiles believed to be targeting the al-Udeid air base, which serves as the largest American military facility in the region.
The coordinated strikes mark a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Iran and US-led forces.
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[live_update time=”6:26 PM” title=”Qatar air defenses engage Iranian missiles amid renewed Gulf strikes”]
Intermittent explosions have been reported across Doha, the capital of Qatar, as the nation’s air defense systems work to intercept incoming Iranian missiles.
The latest round of blasts follows a fresh wave of projectiles launched toward Qatar and other Gulf states, marking a significant escalation in the regional conflict. Witnesses reported seeing plumes of smoke rising from a residential area on the outskirts of Doha, which authorities attributed to debris falling from an intercepted missile.
Qatari officials have not yet released casualty figures or damage assessments, but the ongoing attacks have placed Gulf nations on high alert as the confrontation between Iran and allied forces intensifies.
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[live_update time=”6:01 PM” title=”Israel claims strikes on ‘Hundreds’ of Iranian military sites”]
The Israeli military has announced that its forces have successfully struck a large number of military assets inside western Iran, asserting that the operations targeted “hundreds of Iranian military targets.”
According to an official statement from the Israeli army, the strikes specifically focused on missile launchers and other strategic installations as part of a broader aerial campaign.
In the same communication, military officials confirmed that their air defense systems are actively engaged in intercepting retaliatory fire launched from Iranian territory. The developments signal a significant intensification of the ongoing direct confrontation between the two nations.
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[live_update time=”5:44 PM” title=”Toll rises to 40 in Israeli strike on Iranian girls’ school”]
The number of fatalities from an Israeli airstrike on a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran has increased to 40, according to the country’s official news agency IRNA.
The attack targeted the school in Minab, a city in the strategic Hormozgan province. Earlier reports had placed the death toll at 24, but state media updated the figure as rescue operations continued and more victims were identified.
The strike has drawn sharp condemnation from Iranian officials, who have vowed retaliation. The rising civilian death toll is expected to further escalate tensions in a region already on edge following a series of exchanges between Iran and Israeli forces.
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[live_update time=”5:44 PM” title=”US vows sustained air and naval campaign against Iran”]
A senior American official has confirmed that the United States will persist with “extensive” military strikes from both air and naval platforms directed at Iran, according to Al Jazeera.
The official detailed that the ongoing joint operations with Israel are specifically designed to degrade Tehran’s security infrastructure. At present, these coordinated attacks are confined to objectives situated within Iranian territory.
The spokesperson verified the active involvement of the US Air Force in the campaign, adding that military planners are maintaining close coordination with the Israeli armed forces to synchronise their efforts.
The announcement signals a significant and sustained escalation in the confrontation between the allied forces and Iran.
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[live_update time=”5:35 PM” title=”US and Israeli strikes aftermath in Tehran “]
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[live_update time=”5:30 PM” title=”Iraqi group threatens to hit US bases”]
An Iraqi armed faction has announced its intention to launch attacks on American military installations in response to recent strikes that killed two of its fighters.
Kataib Hezbollah, a key component of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) – an umbrella organisation of state-sponsored militias formed in 2014 to combat the rapid territorial expansion of ISIL (ISIS) – issued the threat through its media channels.
The announcement follows air raids on the Jurf al-Sakher base, also referred to as Jurf al-Nasr, located in southern Iraq. The attacks resulted in the deaths of two Kataib Hezbollah members.
The group did not specify a timeline for the promised actions but framed the response as retaliation for what it describes as escalating aggression against its forces. The incident threatens to further destabilise an already tense security environment in the region.
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[live_update time=”5:28 PM” title=”Toll rises to 24 in Israeli strike on Iranian school”]
The number of students killed in an Israeli airstrike on a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran has risen to 24, according to Iranian state-affiliated media.
The attack targeted the school in Minab, a city located in the country’s Hormozgan province. Initial reports had placed the death toll at five.
Local sources quoted by Fars News Agency confirmed the updated casualty figures as rescue operations continued at the site. The strike has drawn widespread condemnation, with officials in Tehran vowing a response to what they describe as a violation of Iranian sovereignty.
Further details regarding the victims and the extent of the damage are still emerging.
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[live_update time=”5:07 PM” title=”List of airlines cancelled flights “]
- Air France
- Air India
- Iberia Express
- Indigo
- Japan Airlines
- LOT Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Norwegian Air
- Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic
- Qatar Airways
- Air Algerie
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[live_update time=”5:05 PM” title=”Iran urges citizens to leave Tehran”]
Iran’s National Security Council has recommended that citizens evacuate the capital, Tehran.
In an official statement, the security agency urged individuals to relocate to other cities or regions if they are capable, emphasizing that this should be done while remaining calm.
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[live_update time=”4:40 PM” title=”New wave of missiles target Israel”]
Following the detection of an Iranian missile attack, sirens were triggered across multiple parts of Israel. The Israeli Air Force is actively working to neutralize these threats as they arise.
However, the military warned that their defensive measures are not perfect and urged the public to remain vigilant and comply with all safety directives provided by the Home Front Command.
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[live_update time=”4:30 PM” title=”5 students killed in Israeli attack”]
Five students have died in an Israeli strike on a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran, according to the country’s state-run news agency. IRNA reported that the attack occurred in the city of Minab, located in Hormozgan province, and stated that no other injuries were recorded.
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[live_update time=”4:30 PM” title=”Ukraine blames Iran”]
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has blamed the Iranian government for the recent unrest in the country, expressing solidarity with the Iranian people and reiterating its call for political change.
In an official statement, the ministry asserted that the ongoing tensions stem directly from the actions of the Iranian authorities. It pointed to what it described as systemic violence, a culture of impunity, and the suppression of peaceful demonstrators – practices it said have intensified in recent months.
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[live_update time=”4:20 PM” title=”Air India cancels UAE flights”]
Due to the prevailing regional instability, Air India has halted all flight operations to the Middle East.
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[live_update time=”4:10 PM” title=”Two Iraqi fighters killed in Baghdad”]
A spokesperson for the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) informed Reuters that two combatants were killed and three others sustained severe wounds during air raids in Jurf al-Sakhar, south of Baghdad.
The PMF serves as an umbrella organization for various Shia paramilitary units, including several factions that are allied with Iran.
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[live_update time=”4:00 PM” title=”UAE reports fatality as missiles from Iran intercepted”]
At least one individual has died in Abu Dhabi following the interception of several missiles fired from Iran, according to official sources in the United Arab Emirates.
The country’s state news agency confirmed the incident on [day of the week]. Authorities described the assault as a blatant breach of both the nation’s sovereignty and established international norms.
In a formal statement, Emirati officials declared that they “reserve their full right to respond to this escalation,” signalling the possibility of retaliation.
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[live_update time=”3:44 PM” title=”Explosions in Riyadh”]
Reports from the AFP news agency indicate that explosions have been heard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Additional information will be provided as updates are received.
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[live_update time=”3:20 PM” title=”Gulf nations close airspace”]
Gulf nations Qatar, Kuwait and UAE have closed their airspace.
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[live_update time=”3:15 PM” title=”US Navy base in Bahrain targeted”]
Reports from Reuters indicate that smoke has been observed in Bahrain’s Juffair district, the location of a US Navy installation, following accounts of blasts in the vicinity.
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[live_update time=”3:05 PM” title=”Netanyahu’s narrative of ‘total victory'”]
Israeli political analyst Akiva Elder suggests that Netanyahu is attempting to reposition himself as a savior for the Iranian people by calling for regime change.
Despite this rhetoric, Elder points out that about half of the Jewish population in Israel lacks confidence in his leadership, especially since he failed to secure a clear victory following the Gaza offensive and the high number of Israeli casualties.
Elder argues that the narrative of “total victory” is a strategic move to redirect the political conversation. Additionally, he claims that Netanyahu is effectively manipulating public opinion to suggest that perpetual warfare against neighboring nations is the only path forward.
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[live_update time=”3:00 PM” title=”One missile neutralised”]
The Qatari Ministry of Defence has stated that an Iranian missile was neutralized by a Patriot air defense system over the country.
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[live_update time=”2:58 PM” title=”Int’l flights cancelled, airspaces closed”]
[live_update time=”2:55 PM” title=”People head to shelter in Tel Aviv”]
[live_update time=”2:53 PM” title=”Iran launches drone, missile attacks on Israel”]
[live_update time=”2:49 PM” title=”Iran suffering near total internet blackout”]
Netblocks, an international organization that monitors global internet connectivity, has reported that Iran is currently experiencing a widespread internet shutdown, with national access levels plummeting to just four percent.
The watchdog indicated that this near-total blackout is taking place alongside military actions involving US and Israeli forces, following a pattern of communication restrictions observed during the conflict with Israel the previous year.
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[live_update time=”2:47 PM” title=”New explosions were reported in Tehran”]
According to the Tasnim news agency, at least two explosions were reported in Tehran. Meanwhile, the IRNA news agency shared that blasts were heard in both the southern and western portions of Ilam. Tasnim also mentioned that air defense units are continuing to engage “hostile targets” in central Tehran and various other regions.
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[live_update time=”2:44 PM” title=”Internet disruptions reported across Iran”]
Netblocks reports widespread internet disruptions across Iran, including in the capital, Tehran, where connectivity has dropped to about 54% of normal levels.
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[live_update time=”2:20 PM” title=”Missiles head toward Israel”]
The Israeli army has reported that missiles launched from Iran are heading toward Israel, triggering emergency sirens in various parts of the country.
Currently, the Israeli Air Force is working to intercept and eliminate these threats as necessary. Officials have urged citizens to strictly follow all safety guidelines from the Home Front Command, reminding the public that aerial defense systems are not completely impenetrable.
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[live_update time=”2:19 PM” title=”Iran preparing to ‘take revenge'”]
The Israeli military has confirmed that missiles have been fired from Iran toward Israel, triggering emergency sirens across various regions. In response, the Israeli Air Force is actively working to neutralize these threats where required.
Officials have cautioned that defensive systems are not foolproof, making it vital for citizens to strictly comply with all safety protocols issued by the Home Front Command.
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[live_update time=”2:19 PM” title=”Iran launches missiles”]
The Israeli military has confirmed that Iran has launched a series of missiles targeting Israel, leading to the activation of warning sirens in various parts of the nation. In response, the Israeli Air Force is currently working to intercept and neutralize these incoming threats.
Officials have stressed that defensive measures are not absolute, and it is critical for the public to strictly adhere to safety guidelines provided by the Home Front Command.
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[live_update time=”2:17 PM” title=”US setting conditions”]
The United States is again seeking to facilitate political transformation in Iran. Previously, such efforts were conducted through CIA covert operations. Now, the approach involves military force.
The current campaign appears to be an ongoing military operation, with President Donald Trump acknowledging that casualties are an expected part of such actions. Trump said casualties are a reality of warfare and advised the Iranian population to remain patient temporarily before taking control of their government.
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[live_update time=”2:12 PM” title=”Embassy staff safe: Poland PM”]
“At this moment, our citizens, including the staff of the Polish embassy in Tehran, are safe, but we are prepared for various scenarios,” Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X.
“The unity of Poles on the issue of security is particularly important today.”
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[live_update time=”2:10 PM” title=”From Trump”]
- We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. We are going to annihilate their navy.
- We are going to ensure that the region’s ‘terrorist’ proxies can no longer destabilise the region or the world.
- We will ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon. It is a very simple message. They will never have a nuclear weapon.
- This regime will soon learn that no one should challenge the strength and might of the United States Armed Forces.
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[live_update time=”2:09 PM” title=”News agencies facing cyberattack”]
According to reports from the Tasnim news agency, several Iranian news websites, including the state-run IRNA, are currently experiencing cyberattacks.
While IRNA’s website is currently unreachable, its Telegram channel continues to be active.
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[live_update time=”2:00 PM” title=”Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon”]
Israel has ramped up its aerial assaults on Lebanese territory, specifically within the Iqlim al-Tuffah area, coinciding with its operations against Iran. These strikes are aimed at Hezbollah’s strategic assets, as the Israeli military identifies and targets the group’s long-range missile capabilities and rocket launchers.
There is ongoing speculation regarding whether Israel is conducting preemptive strikes to mitigate potential threats from Lebanon and how Hezbollah might react to the military actions taken against Iran.
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[live_update time=”2:00 PM” title=”Pezeshkian unharmed”]
According to reports from Iran’s IRNA news agency, which cited an official within the presidential office, President Pezeshkian is safe and has not been harmed.
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[live_update time=”1:56 PM” title=”US aim to ‘dismantle’ Iran’s govt”]
According to reports from Washington, DC, the United States’ involvement in the strikes is intended to dismantle the leadership of the Iranian government.
The military operations specifically focused on regions where Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was believed to be taking cover, with the goal of eliminating the regime’s head.
However, several nations have expressed concern regarding the absence of a clear plan for the aftermath, noting that the removal of the current leader does not ensure the rise of a government favorable to US interests.
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[live_update time=”1:52 PM” title=”Strikes to protect American: Trump”]
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States and Israel have launched a significant military operation within Iran.
He explained that the strikes are intended to protect the American public by neutralizing immediate dangers posed by the Iranian government.
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[live_update time=”1:50 PM” title=”Hospitals on alert”]
Following Israeli strikes, a spokesperson for Iran’s health ministry confirmed that medical facilities have been placed on high alert, according to reports from Tasnim.
Emergency vehicles have been deployed to central Tehran, and officials plan to release data regarding casualties and precise strike locations once the details have been verified.
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[live_update time=”1:48 PM” title=”‘We warned you'”]
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the national security commission of the Iranian parliament wrote on social media “We warned you!”.
“Now you have started down a path which end is no longer in your control,” he added.
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[live_update time=”1:45 PM” title=”Iran preparing for retaliation”]
An Iranian official has informed Reuters that the nation is organizing a retaliatory strike following the recent attacks, characterizing the planned response as “crushing”.
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[live_update time=”1:40 PM” title=”Explosions heard in many cities”]
Local news outlets indicate that several Iranian cities, including Karaj, Isfahan, Tabriz, Lorestan, and Kermanshah, have experienced explosions. Reports of these blasts have surfaced from multiple locations throughout the country.
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[live_update time=”1:38 PM” title=”Iraq closes airspace”]
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced the closure of the country’s airspace in the wake of attacks directed at Iran, according to reports from the Iraq News Agency (INA).
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[live_update time=”1:37 PM” title=”Netanyahu initiated the military strikes: Speculation”]
There is significant speculation within the United States that Benjamin Netanyahu initiated the military strikes to compel the US government to take action against Iran.
While many observers expected the United States to lead the offensive, Israel’s decision to strike first is being interpreted as a tactical maneuver to force the American hand and ensure their involvement.
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[live_update time=”1:35 PM” title=”Strikes aim to dismantle Iran’s security”]
According to a statement made by a US official to Al Jazeera, the collaborative aerial strikes conducted by the United States and Israel are designed to deconstruct Iran’s security infrastructure.
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[live_update time=”1:33 PM” title=”Iran’s airspace shuts down”]
Iran’s national airspace has been closed indefinitely, according to Majid Akhavan, a spokesperson for the country’s Civil Aviation Organization.
In a statement provided to the Mehr News Agency, Akhavan confirmed that all flight operations across the entire country have been suspended until further notice.
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[live_update time=”1:30 PM” title=”Mobile network blackout in Iran”]
Mobile connectivity has faced significant outages in several districts of Iran’s capital, Tehran, preventing residents from making phone calls.
It is also anticipated that internet access could be impacted in the near future.
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[live_update time=”1:29 PM” title=”Israel pressured Trump to attack”]
Professor Mehran Kamrava of Georgetown University in Qatar argues that Israel successfully pressured President Donald Trump into a military confrontation with Iran.
According to Kamrava, Israel has been open about its desire to undermine diplomatic negotiations between the two nations, and this recent strike appears intended to halt such talks.
He suggests that Trump’s earlier policy choices – including a large-scale military buildup and continuous support for Israel – left the president with little choice but to comply with their objectives. Essentially, Kamrava believes that Israel dictated the course of action, leaving Trump unable to withdraw from the escalating conflict.
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[live_update time=”1:27 PM” title=”Israel declares state of emergency”]
Following reports of military strikes on Iran, Israel has officially entered a state of emergency, with the army directing citizens to remain in the immediate vicinity of bomb shelters.
This operation is described as a fulfillment of Israel’s standing policy to address security threats posed by Iran.
While comprehensive details of the campaign are currently limited, it is understood that such an offensive would likely only proceed with prior authorization from the United States.
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[live_update time=”1:25 PM” title=”Israel, US assessed ‘no path for negotiations’”]
Despite recent high-level diplomatic attempts to prevent a military conflict – including a meeting between the Omani foreign minister and US Vice President JD Vance within the last 12 hours – officials have concluded that negotiations are no longer a viable option.
Security assessments from both Israel and the United States over the past day indicate that diplomatic efforts have reached an impasse. As the situation moves toward an active confrontation starting from the Israeli front, the country has officially closed its airspace.
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[live_update time=”1:23 PM” title=”US launches joint strikes with Israel”]
According to a report from Al Jazeera, a United States official has confirmed that the military operations against Iran were conducted as a collaborative mission between the US and Israel.
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[live_update time=”1:10 PM” title=”US embassy in Qatar implements shelter-in-place”]
In response to Israeli military strikes against Iran on Saturday, the United States embassy in Qatar has directed all of its employees to shelter-in-place.
The embassy has advised all American citizens in the country to take similar precautions and remain in secure locations until further updates are issued.
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[live_update time=”12:52 PM” title=”Israel sounds sirens across country for residents”]
The Israeli military has implemented a nationwide alert, sounding sirens to signal that residents should stay in close proximity to protected spaces.
According to a statement released on Telegram, these precautions are a direct response to the threat of potential missile attacks.
As part of a broader shift from “full” to “essential” activity levels, the government has mandated the closure of schools and non-essential workplaces, while also prohibiting public gatherings.
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[live_update time=”12:50 PM” title=”Two bombs in western Tehran”]
According to reports from the Fars news agency, Tehran’s Jomhouri area and University Street were targeted by several missiles. A correspondent located in the western section of the city confirmed hearing two distinct explosions.
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