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A joint Israeli-US military action against several Iranian cities early Saturday have plunged the entire Middle East into a fresh conflict zone, just eight months since the last war.
Israel and the US launched a "preventative attack" on Iran after weeks of escalating tensions over Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. The two archfoes engaged in a 12-day war in June last year, killing hundreds.
Tel Aviv has announced a state of emergency and its air defence has been activated while facing Iranian counter-attack.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not in Tehran during Israeli airstrikes, as per Reuters. Last year, senior military and nuclear officials were killed by US and Israeli strikes.
Airspaces of both countries have been shut amid worries over a broader exchange of missiles and drones.
Explosions have been reported in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE — all key US allies hosting American military assets.
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The death toll in Iran from Israel-US strikes rose to 200 people, Iran's state TV reported, citing the Red Crescent, according to Associated Press.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard prohibits passage of ships through Strait Of Hormuz according to a statement from an official from the European Union's naval mission Aspides who has received VHF transmission according to Reuters.
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An Iranian drone struck a Kuwait airport as per Clash Reports' 'X' social media account.
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Upto 14 Iran missiles were intercepted on the way to UAE, according to ABC.
Turkey urged all sides to cease hostilities in mideast strikes. France, German and the UK called for a resumption of talks on Iran's nuclear capabilities according to reports.
Iran's Defense Minister and Revolutionary Guards Chief were killed in the US-Israel strikes according to RTRS.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the US is committed to Trump's maximum pressure on Iran. He also said that the country is on a campaign to track illegal funds moved outside of Iran saying that it would make retrieving Iran's illlegal funds for Iranians a priority, as per an 'X' post.
Each round of the strikes on Iran are to be over a one to two-day period, CNN reported. The US has planned an 'escalating' series of strikes with off-ramps and it also plans to take pauses to assess the battle damage in Iran.
Iran claimed that it has struck a US base in Saudi Arabia. While Wall Street Journal reported that Iran's strikes have hit a US military base in Bahrain with no casualties reported.
US President Donald Trump is now not expected to address his country on Saturday, as per Axios news reports.
The US embassy in Bahrain will be closed on March 1, reports stated.
US, Israeli strikes on Iran targeted over 20 provinces according to Iran's Mehr News Agency.
IndiGo airlines suspended flight operations to and from the Middle East till March 1.
"In view of the evolving situation around Iran and the Middle East, our flight operations to and from the Middle East and other select international sectors have been suspended until 1st March 2026, 1800 hours IST," the airline said in an 'X' post.
"In an endeavour to provide support to our customers, we are extending full flexibility and waivers for travel to/from the Middle East and select International sectors until March 7 2026, applicable to bookings made on or before Feb. 28, 2026. Customers may opt for a full refund or reschedule at no additional cost," it added.
"Netanyahu and Trump's war on Iran is wholly unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate. Trump has turned 'America First' into 'Israel First'—which always means 'America Last'. Our Powerful Armed Forces are prepared for this day and will teach the aggressors the lesson they deserve," Seyed Abbas Araghch, Iran's foreign minister said in an 'X' post.
Bahrain asks its citizens to leave Iran immediately according to reports.
France's president Emmanuel Macron stated that measures have been taken to protect its citizens in the Middle East. Macron stated that the outbreak of war in Iran has grave consequences.
Oman stated that active, serious talks have yet again been undermined, the country urged the US not to get sucked in further in the war as per reports.
Canada has expressed support for US action against Iran to crackdown on the country's nuclear capabilities according to NDTV
The US intercepted multiple Iranian missiles targeting US bases according to the Wall Street Journal.
UAE reported that it intercepted another wave of Iranian missiles.
Iran's State TV reported three military sites targeted in Isfahan.
Qatar intercepted a third wave of missiles of missiles from Iran as per reports.
Bahrain reported that it is evacuating the neighbourhood in Manama which has been involved in the strikes
The death toll rose to 40 with regards to the US-Israel's joint attack on a girls' elementary school in Iran's Hormozgan province. It wounded 48 others as per the reports.
Israeli Defence Forces continues to strike wide range of targets in Western Iran according to Bloomberg. The IDF hit military targets and missile launchers in Western Iran.
Italy reported damage to Kuwait-based runway hosting its troops according to AFP.
Russia's Foreign Ministry condemned US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'pre-planned and unprovoked act of armed aggression' as per AP news.
Iran's IRNA news agency reported that 36 female students were martyred in a school in southern Iran following a U.S.–Israeli airstrike. With 24 killed and 60 injured.
NDTV reported that Iran had claimed to target the following US bases:
Bahrain:
Al-Jufair base
U.S. Fifth Fleet Command Center
Qatar:
Al-Udeid Air Base
Kuwait:
Arifjan Camp
Ahmad Al-Jaber Air Base
Mubarak Air Base
United Arab Emirates:
Al Dhafra Air Base
Jebel Ali Port
Fujairah Air Base
Saudi Arabia:
Emir Sultan Base in Riyadh
Tabuk Base
Khamis Mushait Base
A western base in Jeddah
Jordan:
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
Iraq:
U.S. base in Erbilw
"In the months preceding the offensive, joint and meticulous planning was carried out between the IDF and the US Army, which enabled the execution of the broad offensive in synchronisation and maximum coordination between the armies. The IDF, across all its arrays, conducted a rigorous and long-term preparation process for the operation, both in defensive arrays and in various offensive plans. The Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, and IDF commanders are currently conducting a situation assessment. Many IDF forces are prepared and deployed in forward defence and readiness for attack across all sectors and against any enemy... Even at this moment, the Air Force continues to strike across Iran based on precise intelligence. The operation will continue as long as required," the Israeli Defence Forces said in a post on 'X'.
US President Donald Trump is expected to address his nation about Iran on Saturday according to the Wall Street Journal citing two US officials on Trump's expected address.
Iran security chief Ali Larijani is safe according to local reports. Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf is also safe reports stated.
Syria suspends air traffic in south of country as per reports.
The Emirates airline reported that it has suspended all flight operations in Dubai.
Blasts were reported in Zahedan in southeastern Iran.
Israel is targeting the entire Iranian leadership according to Axios news.
Saudi Arabia calls on the international community to condemn the attacks and take decisive measures to confront Iranian violations.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Commander was killed according to NDTV reports
Jordan's army reported downed two missiles tageting the country according to local news sources.
Bahrain stated that a missile attack hit the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain's Manama capital.
Iran missile attacks are ongoing on US bases in Qatar, UAE, according to Fars news agency. Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Khameini was among the targets of the attacks, reports said.
Several senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (a branch of Iranian armed forces) commanders were killed in the strikes according to Reuters.
Reuters cited Uranian source close to the establishment on the killings.
Israeli officials stated that the country is aiming to gather 70,000 reservists is conflict against Iran.
Australia backs the US strikes against Iran to crackdown on country' nuclear capability
Qatar reported that the attacks did not cause damage. Iran's security council urges Tehran residents to leave. The UAE reported one casualty from the strikes due to falling shrapnel.
Residents in Kuwait reported hearing more explosions. Iran news agencies reported successive explosions east of Tehran
The IDF issued warnings for people in Iran near military sites.
Israel told iranians inside, near military sites to evacuate.
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Iran’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said Israeli attacks this morning have targeted the country’s “territorial integrity and national sovereignty, including defensive infrastructure and non-military locations in various cities across the country.”
“The renewed military aggression by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran constitutes a violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. The Islamic Republic of Iran considers this aggression a clear breach of international peace and security and emphasises that it reserves its legitimate right to respond decisively,” the ministry said in a statement.
Tehran has sought an urgent UN Security Council meeting.
Al Jazeera reported explosions in Kuwait and United Arab Emirates.
The US has scrambled its embassy staff in countries around the region to safety.
Bahrain has confirmed that the headquarters of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet has been targeted by a missile attack. Explosions were heard near capital Manama. The government has instructed people to take shelter.
The Indian embassy in Bahrain has issued an advisory: "In view of the current regional situation, all Indian nationals in Bahrain are advised to take due care, and follow news and advisories as and when issued by the Embassy and local authorities. Our Embassy is continuing to function as usual. Embassy’s 24×7 helpline number is 00973-39418071"
Qatar’s Defence Ministry said that an Iranian missile has been intercepted by the Patriot defence system. The government has issued an alert on mobile devices, recommending all residents to stay indoors whether at home or elsewhere, away from military bases.
The country hosts US forces on its soil and came under attack last year during the 12-day Israel-Iran war.
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels to resume attacks on shipping in the Red Sea corridor, two rebel officials have told news agency AP.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued statement:
"In response to the aggression of the hostile and criminal enemy against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first wave of extensive missile and drone attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran toward the occupied territories has begun. Further updates will be announced subsequently through official channels."
Iran has begun its vowed retaliation against Israel. A barrage of missiles have been reportedly launched against Israeli targets.
The IDF said the Aerial Defense Array is currently identifying and intercepting threats. Explosions have been heard in northern Israel as country works to intercept incoming Iranian missiles, reported AP.
During the 12-day war in June, both sides fired off hundreds of missiles and armed drones at each other.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Statement:
"My brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel, just an hour ago Israel and the USA launched an operation to remove the existential threat posed by the terror regime in Iran. I thank our great friend President Donald Trump for his historic leadership. For 47 years, the Ayatollah regime has been shouting 'Death to Israel,' 'Death to America.' It has spilled our blood, murdered many Americans, and massacred its own people.
This murderous terror regime must not be armed with nuclear weapons that would allow it to threaten all humanity. Our joint action will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their fate into their own hands.
The time has come for all parts of the Iranian people - Persians, Kurds, Azeris, Balochs, and Ahwazis - to cast off the yoke of tyranny and bring about a free and peace-loving Iran. I call on you, citizens of Israel, to heed the Home Front Command's instructions. In the coming days, during Operation 'Roar of the Lion,' we will all be required to show endurance and strength of spirit.
Together we will stand, together we will fight, and together we will ensure the eternity of Israel."
"This is a humanitarian intervention; and its target is the Islamic Republic, its repressive apparatus, and its machinery of slaughter—not the country and great nation of Iran," said Iran' exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi amid Iran-Israel escalating tensions.
Iranian media has reported President Masoud Pezeshkian has not been harmed in recent aggression against the country.
The Delhi Airport told passenger westbound international flights may experience disruptions or schedule adjustments due to the Middle East conflict.
An Air India spokesperson said an AI139 operating from Delhi to Tel Aviv today is returning to India due to the closure of airspace in Israel and in the interest of the safety of passengers and crew. "We will continue to assess the safety and security environment for our flight operations and adjust operations proactively as needed."
IndiGo said it is closely monitoring regional updates concerning Iran and its airspace and likely implement any necessary adjustments as the situation evolves.
OPEC will consider the option of a larger supply increase when key members meet on Sunday, after Israel launched airstrikes on targets in Iran, according to a delegate. The group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia was expected to resume modest production increases from April after a three month supply freeze, several delegates said earlier this week.
(Source: Bloomberg)
Iran is preparing for a "crushing response" to US and Israeli aggression, according to local media. The area near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's residence in the capital Tehran has been secured.
Chairman of the Parliament's National Security Committee said: "The end of these attacks is no longer with you (the enemy)."
US-Israel "have started path no longer in your control", said Head of Iran's Security Committee Ebrahi Azizi.
"Our aim is to eliminate threats from the Iranian regime," Donald Trump said in a video statement on Truth Social.
"Iran has waged a campaign of mass murder... We are not going to put up with their actions any longer. We sought repeatedly to make a deal with Iran but they rejected every opportunity to renounce nuclear weapons. The US military is undertaking massive ongoing operations and we are going to destroy Iran's missile capabilities," he said.
India has issued an advisory for Indian nationals in Iran after Israel's preemptive strikes.
#BREAKING: India issues advisory for Indian nationals in Israel after preemptive strikes by Israel against Iran. pic.twitter.com/umUzNAwCzf
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Iranian cities hit by joint US-Israel attacks, according to local media, are Tehran, Karaj and Tabriz.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was not in Tehran during Israeli airstrikes, reported news agency Reuters.
The US participated in the Iran attack and was also carrying out strikes, an American official told the Wall Street Journal.
Just hours ago, US President Donald Trump said the risk of a broader conflict in the Middle East is possible if the nuclear negotiations with Iran fails and the US chooses military option. "There's always a risk... It would be wonderful if they negotiate in good faith and conscience. But they are not getting there," he told reporters.
The remarks came amid ongoing talks between US and Iranian officials in Geneva, which mediators said would continue next week after no breakthrough was achieved. At the same time, Washington has significantly increased its military presence around Iran, one of the largest regional deployments in over two decades, comparable to levels seen before the Iraq War in 2003. The two countries resumed indirect talks on Tehran's nuclear programme in Oman earlier this month.
"We haven't made a final decision (on Iran). We're not exactly happy with the way they're negotiating. They cannot have nuclear weapons," Trump said.
The Israel Defence Forces said sirens were sounded all throughout the country, with an advance instruction alert directly to cellular devices to stay within proximity to protected spaces. "This is a proactive alert to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward the State of Israel. The IDF emphasizes that the public is requested to stay in proximity to protected spaces," a statement on X said.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency as he announced the strike, and said the country expects to come under drone and missile attack in the immediate future, Bloomberg News reported. The country's airspace has been shut.
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