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Israel, US launch strike against Iran; Khamenei killed UPDATED

02 March 2026 02:37

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On February 28, Israel and the United States attacked Iran, striking major cities and military bases. In response, Iran launched a missile strike on Israel.

02:37

The United Kingdom has granted the United States permission to use British military bases for strikes against Iranian missile sites, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on March 1.

In a statement, Starmer said British aircraft had “successfully intercepted Iranian strikes” as part of ongoing defensive operations, foreign media reports.

“Our partners in the Gulf have asked us to do more to defend them and it’s my duty to protect British lives. We have British jets in the air as part of coordinated defensive operations which have already successfully intercepted Iranian strikes, but the only way to stop the threat is to destroy the missiles at source, in their storage depots or the launchers which are used to fire the missiles,” Starmer said.

He added, “The United States has requested permission to use British bases for that specific and limited defensive purpose. We have taken the decision to accept this request to prevent Iran firing missiles across the region, killing innocent civilians, putting British lives at risk, and hitting countries that have not been involved.”

“The basis of our decision is the collective self defence of long-standing friends and allies and protecting British lives – that is in accordance with international law and we are publishing a summary of our legal advice,” he said.

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that military operations will continue until all U.S. objectives are achieved, potentially for as long as four weeks.

02:26

The Iranian news agency ISNA has published a list of new fatalities resulting from attacks that Tehran attributes to the United States and Israel.”

The list includes:

Major General Mohammad Shirazi — Head of the Office of the Supreme Commander;
Major General Saleh Asadi — Deputy Chief of Intelligence of the General Staff of the Armed Forces;
Major General and pilot Mohsen Darebaghi — Deputy for Logistics and Supply of the Armed Forces;
Major General Akbar Ebrahimzadeh — Deputy Head of the Office of the Supreme Commander;
Major General Gholam Reza Rezaeian — Head of the FARADJ intelligence organisation (law enforcement forces);
Major General Bahram Hosseini Motlaq — Head of Planning and Operations under the Deputy for Operations of the General Staff;
Major General Hasanali Tajik — Head of the Supply Department of the General Staff of the Armed Forces.

01:44

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the ongoing conflict with Iran could continue for up to four weeks, British media reports.

"It's always been a four-week process. We figured it will be four weeks or so. It's always been about a four-week process so - as strong as it is, it's a big country, it'll take four weeks - or less," Trump said.

Trump also suggested he remains open to diplomatic engagement with Tehran, though no immediate talks are scheduled.

"I don't know," Trump stressed. "They want to talk, but I said you should have talked last week, not this week," he added.

00:34

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out a missile and drone strike against a refuelling tanker attached to a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group.

According to Iranian state television Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), which cited a statement from the IRGC press service on its Telegram channel, the American support vessel was located 700 kilometres from the port of Chabahar at the time of the attack.

As a result of the strike, the refuelling tanker was reportedly put out of action.

“The IRGC’s advanced anti-ship missile system continues to pursue the U.S. Navy in the region,” the statement said.

2 March, 00:19

Israel, in the course of its operation against Iran, is pursuing long-term objectives aimed at ensuring its own security, and these cannot be achieved without a change of power in Tehran, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has said.

“The goal of this war is the definitive elimination of existential threats to the State of Israel in the long term. However, as long as the current regime remains in Iran, achieving this goal is impossible,” the minister said during a briefing for diplomats.

According to Sa’ar, “Tehran remains committed to the idea of destroying Israel and has not altered its strategy by even a fraction.” “This applies to its pursuit of nuclear weapons, the industrial-scale production of long-range ballistic missiles, and the use of terrorist groups along our borders,” he claimed.

“Iran has also sought to conceal its nuclear facilities and missile production lines as deeply underground as possible. This is being done to create a ‘zone of immunity’ that would preclude the possibility of airstrikes by either Israel or the United States. <...> All of this has led us to a clear conclusion: action is necessary, and the time for it has come,” Sa’ar added.

23:37

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has announced that Iran’s entire senior leadership, along with key figures from allied militant organisations, was eliminated during a series of military operations.

The statement was published on the Israeli military’s official account on the social media platform X, alongside a summary report detailing the results of several military campaigns.

According to the report, those killed in the operations included Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei; Chief of the General Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi; former Chief of the General Staff Hossein Salami; head of Iran’s emergency command Gholam Ali Rashid; commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Amir Ali Hajizadeh; and commander of the “Syria–Lebanon Corps” of the Quds Force, Hossein Mahdavi.

The list released by the IDF also included leaders of the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah, the Palestinian movement Hamas, as well as the chief of staff of the Houthi armed forces, Yemeni militant Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari.

22:34

The U.S. and Israel reportedly carried out a strike on Gandhi Hospital in central Tehran, Tasnim news agency reported on March 1 via its Telegram channel.

“Just a few minutes ago, the U.S. and Israel carried out a strike on Gandhi Hospital in Tehran,” the agency stated.

21:51

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has reported that 560 U.S. military personnel were killed or injured in recent strikes on American bases across the region, including the headquarters in Bahrain.

According to the Fars news agency, the IRGC said the attacks involved ballistic missiles and drone strikes targeting key military installations.

The IRGC also claimed successful operations against naval targets, stating that its forces struck three tankers linked to the United States and the United Kingdom in the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

21:43

The United States has sunk nine Iranian naval ships, U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social page.

“I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important,” the president noted.

He added that U.S. forces are “going after the rest” of Iranian ships, which “will soon be floating at the bottom of the sea.”

Trump also stressed that the United States has largely destroyed the headquarters of the Islamic Republic Navy.

21:13

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told ABC News that the US military operation resulted from a deliberate campaign to disrupt negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

“And it was very unfortunate that those who are against peace, against diplomacy, against negotiation, when they understood that diplomacy is going on well, they decided to spoil it, and they created a buildup in the media, against the Islamic Republic of Iran," Araghchi said, adding that ultimately they convinced President Donald Trump to carry out this unprovoked and unjustified attack.

He emphasised that Iran was committed to constructive dialogue, but external forces deliberately misrepresented Tehran’s intentions to draw the US into military confrontation.

According to Araghchi, the intense information campaign ultimately achieved its goal, derailing a path to a peace agreement that had seemed possible.

20:35

U.S. President Donald Trump told The Atlantic in an interview that Iran’s new leadership has expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue.

“They want to talk,” Trump said, adding that he has agreed to negotiations with the Iranian side.

He also stressed, “They should have done it sooner. They should have given what was very practical and easy to do sooner. They waited too long,” referring to Iran’s leadership.

20:24

The number of casualties from the Israeli and U.S. strike on a school in the Iranian city of Minab on 28 February has risen to 165, local authorities reported.

According to the Mizan news agency, citing the city’s prosecutor’s office, the total number of injured has reached 96.

19:25

A fire broke out at a military base in Abu Dhabi following an attack by Iranian drones, the Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates reported on X.

According to the ministry, the blaze occurred after two drones struck a storage facility at the base. No casualties were reported.

Authorities are investigating the incident. The Ministry of Defense condemned the attack and stated that the UAE reserves the right to respond.

19:13

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on 1 March that three American service members were killed and five others seriously wounded during a military operation against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury.

In a statement, CENTCOM said the casualties occurred during ongoing major combat operations, with several other personnel sustaining minor shrapnel injuries and concussions. These service members are in the process of being returned to duty.

“[...] three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.

Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing,” the statement read.

CENTCOM noted that the situation remains fluid and, out of respect for the families, additional information — including the identities of the fallen — will be withheld until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.

19:01

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on 1 March that U.S. forces struck an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette near the Chah Bahar pier in the Gulf of Oman.

According to a social media post shared by the command, the strike marked the start of Operation Epic Fury.

“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,” the post read.

CENTCOM also called on Iranian military personnel, the IRGC, and police to lay down their arms.

18:36

The death toll following the impact of an Iranian ballistic missile on a shelter in Beit Shemesh has risen to nine, The Times of Israel reports, citing data from the search and rescue service.

According to the publication, the missile struck a residential area of the city, damaging a synagogue, a bomb shelter and nearby homes.

“As far as I know… it was likely a direct impact on the shelter and most, if not all of those killed, were in there [the public shelter],” Deputy Commissioner Avshalom Peled said.

The city’s mayor, Shmuel Greenberg, stated that contact has been lost with 20 residents and that search efforts are ongoing.

18:13

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on its Telegram channel that it had struck the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with four ballistic missiles.

In the post announcing the attack, the IRGC vowed that the enemies of the Islamic Republic would suffer further losses both on land and at sea.

17:50

Iran attacked an oil tanker that was preparing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite warnings, Press TV reports.

According to the channel, the tanker’s crew, consisting of 20 people, has been evacuated.

17:43

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the nation, with the speech broadcast by Mehr News Agency.

“We will drive our enemies to despair by destroying their bases and capabilities. We must remain united in the face of the enemies’ plans,” he stated.

The president stressed that the Iranian people must unite in the face of the enemy and that citizens gathering in squares and mosques would help thwart “enemy conspiracies.” Pezeshkian also announced that Iran’s governing Council, which will administer the country until the election of a new Supreme Leader, has already begun its work.

17:21

An Iranian missile that hit a residential building in Beit Shemesh, central Israel, claimed eight lives, Israel's Channel 12 News reports.

"The number of people killed in Beit Shemesh has risen to eight," the channel said.

16:42

At least 20 people were injured when an Iranian missile hit a residential building in Beit Shemesh, central Israel, according to Israeli media.

According to sources, five of the injured are in critical condition. Emergency services and rescue teams are working at the site.

Authorities say people may still be trapped under the rubble of the destroyed building. Search-and-rescue operations and debris clearing are ongoing.

14:07

Iran considers it its duty and legitimate right to avenge the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

This is stated in a declaration by President of the Islamic Republic Masoud Pezeshkian, according to Al Alam.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran considers it its duty and legitimate right to take revenge on those responsible for this crime,” the statement says, as published on Pezeshkian’s Telegram channel.

“The assassination of the highest political leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and an outstanding leader of the Shiite world constitutes an open declaration of war against Muslims, especially Shiites worldwide, by the sinister American-Zionist alliance,” Pezeshkian’s press service quoted him as saying.

13:52

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been appointed as a jurist-member of the Supervisory Council tasked with temporarily performing the duties of the Supreme Leader, ISNA reports.

12:39

For the first time since the start of Operation “Roaring Lion,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are striking targets of the Iranian “terror regime in the very heart of Tehran,” the IDF said in a statement.

The Air Force, guided by military intelligence, has now launched a broad wave of attacks on targets of the Iranian terror regime in central Tehran.

12:20

The commercial port of Duqm in Oman was hit by drone attacks, with one worker injured, reports the Oman News Agency.

The U.S. Embassy in Muscat issued a security warning, urging staff and American citizens to stay in shelters “due to ongoing activity outside Muscat.”

11:16

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed during the first strike of the military operation against Iran, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz wrote on X.

“Khamenei was eliminated in the initial strike of the operation, along with other senior figures,” Katz wrote, adding, “Justice has prevailed, and the axis of evil has suffered a deadly blow.”

Katz also emphasized that Israel “will continue to act with full force to protect the State of Israel.”

10:30

New explosions have occurred in Dubai, Agence France-Presse (AFP) has reported.

Earlier, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (the elite units of Iran’s armed forces) announced the start of “the most powerful and fierce attack” on Israel and U.S. bases in the region.

10:04

Iran is prepared for any scenario and will continue to follow the line of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Speaker of the Islamic Republic’s Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said.

“We have prepared for all scenarios and developed all necessary plans <…>,” Iranian broadcaster Al Alam quoted him as saying.

“The martyred Imam Khamenei was a faithful and steadfast leader, and we will resolutely continue on his path,” Ghalibaf emphasised.

“Our armed forces have attacked all centers of the Israeli enemy and American bases. And our attacks will continue,” the Iranian channel reported.

Ghalibaf stressed that the U.S. and Israel “have crossed a red line” and “will pay for it.”

He also announced that a governing council has been formed in the country to carry out the duties of the Supreme Leader until a successor to Khamenei is chosen.

09:21

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported launching missiles and drones at military targets in Israel and the United States.

According to the formation, one of the projectiles struck the building of the IDF General Staff. The IRGC also claimed that 27 U.S. bases in the Middle East were attacked, Tasnim reports.

The statement noted that the Tel Nof Air Force base in Israel, the Kirya government complex in central Tel Aviv—home to the IDF General Staff headquarters—and a major defence industry facility were successfully hit.

“The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will not allow the sounds of sirens on the occupied territories and American bases to cease, and through successive, punitive strikes will carry out a new, severe phase of revenge,” the IRGC declared.

08:53

President Donald Trump said on February 28 there are “some good candidates” to lead Iran after he announced the killing of the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Asked by CBS News in a phone interview who he thought was in charge, Trump said, “I know exactly who, but I can’t tell you.”

When pressed on whether there is someone in Iran he would prefer to see assume leadership, the president said, “Yes, I think so. There are some good candidates.”

08:25

Admiral Ali Shamkhani, Secretary of Iran’s Defence Council, and Major General Mohammad Pakpour, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, the elite wing of Iran’s armed forces), have been killed, the IRNA news agency reports.

According to the agency, Shamkhani and Pakpour were killed in US and Israeli strikes carried out on 28 February.

08:23

State governance is currently being carried out by the president, the speaker of parliament and the head of the judiciary until a new leader is elected, IRNA reports.

Iranian media note that a new leader is expected to be announced in the near future.

07:53

Iranian state television has officially confirmed the death of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, as a result of strikes carried out by the United States and Israel.

“The Supreme Leader of Iran has attained martyrdom,” the state broadcaster IRIB reported on Sunday morning.

The Fars news agency clarified that Khamenei was killed at his workplace.

In turn, the state agency IRNA announced 40 days of national mourning in Iran in connection with his death, as well as seven non-working days across the country.

Earlier, information about Khamenei’s death was made public by Donald Trump.

01:53

The targets of Iran’s strikes include the Ramat David Airbase, the Israeli naval base in Haifa, and other military facilities in Israel.

This was stated in a declaration by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the elite unit of the country’s armed forces, published on its Telegram channel.

“The Zionist army’s naval base in Haifa, including the berthing area for warships, the Ramat David Airbase, the military-industrial city of Beit Shemesh, as well as the centre of military industry in Ashdod, are central targets of the third and fourth waves,” the statement said.

01:19

Iranian missiles hit central Tel Aviv, according to Israel’s Channel 9 on Telegram.

The report indicated that there are casualties from the strikes, though no further details were provided.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its air defence systems are actively detecting and intercepting incoming threats.

00:56

Since the start of airstrikes on Iranian territory, Iran’s air defence forces have shot down 13 Israeli drones, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the elite branch of Iran’s military, has reported.

“Iranian air defence systems destroyed 13 enemy drones targeting facilities in Iran,” the IRGC said in a statement cited by IRNA. It noted that several of the downed drones were combat Hermes-type UAVs.

The IRGC added that “advanced air defence systems, operating under the control of the integrated national defence network,” were used to destroy the drones.

00:52

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian are alive and safe, Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Islamic Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told Sky News.

“They are all safe and sound,” he said.

00:51

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israeli forces will continue strikes on Iran in the coming days, Interfax reported, citing local media.

Netanyahu also stated that during Saturday’s operation, Israel targeted and eliminated senior members of Iran’s leadership and military command. According to the Israeli premier, officials responsible for Iran’s nuclear programme were also among the targets.

00:12

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was shown a video allegedly depicting the body of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, Israel’s Channel 9 has reported on its Telegram channel.

“The Prime Minister was shown video footage in which Khamenei’s body can be seen,” the publication said.

00:05

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a strong statement amid the ongoing operation against Iran.

“Israel did not wait for the moment when the threat would materialise. We acted to prevent an extremist and murderous regime from acquiring capabilities that endanger Israel and the entire world,” he said.

Katz emphasised: “Anyone who threatens to destroy Israel will not enjoy immunity. Every element of the Iranian regime is a target.”

He also warned that any interference by Israel’s adversaries would carry serious consequences: “Any of our enemies who attempts to intervene will pay a very heavy price.”

1 March 2026, 00:03

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead and his body has been found, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.

According to the source, the ayatollah was killed as a result of US-Israeli strikes. The Islamic Republic has not yet provided any evidence regarding Khamenei’s fate.

23:06

The Israeli Air Force targeted the residence of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during an attack on Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced.

“This morning, in a powerful and sudden strike, we destroyed the complex of buildings belonging to the tyrant Khamenei,” he said in a televised address broadcast by Israeli television.

Netanyahu also suggested that Khamenei himself may have been killed in the strike. “All signs indicate that the dictator in Iran may no longer be alive,” the Prime Minister said.

23:02

New footage of US strikes on Iranian territory released.

According to Clash Report, video has emerged showing American airstrikes targeting ground objectives in Iran.

22:38

As a result of strikes on Iran by Israel and the United States, the son-in-law and daughter-in-law of Iran’s Supreme Leader are reportedly dead, according to Tehran city council member Meysam Mozaffar, as cited by the Jamaran news agency.

“The Supreme Leader’s daughter-in-law and son-in-law have died,” the report says. No further details were provided. This information has not yet been confirmed, but no denials have been issued either.

22:25

Qatar was attacked throughout the day with a total of 44 ballistic missiles and 8 drones, the Asharq TV channel reports.

22:23

Around 200 fighter jets of the Israeli Air Force carried out the largest military flyover in history, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) press service said on its official Telegram channel.

“Since this morning, approximately 200 fighter jets with the direction of IDF intelligence and the Israeli Air Force completed an extensive attack against the missile array and the defense systems of the Iranian terror regime in western and central Iran,” the statement noted.

According to the press service, around 500 targets in various locations across Iranian territory were hit. This operation significantly curtailed the offensive capabilities of Iran’s Armed Forces.

21:59

Several residential buildings in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, were hit by Iranian drones, the country’s Ministry of Interior reported on social media platform X.

“Civil Defence continues with firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites. Further details will be released later,” the ministry said.

One of the drone impacts was captured on video. The incident occurred in the Juffair district, where the drone struck the upper floors of a skyscraper.

Footage circulating online shows the moment the drone collided with the building, followed by sparks and a fire breaking out.

21:26

Explosions were reported in several areas of Iran, including the city of Bushehr, the Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on its Telegram channel.

“A few minutes ago, the sound of several consecutive explosions was heard in the vicinity of Garmdareh in Alborz Province,” the statement said.

In addition, residents of Urmia heard the sound of a powerful explosion, and in Bushehr, two locations were hit by missile strikes. An explosion also occurred in Qom.

21:19

A total of 12 combat and reconnaissance drones have been destroyed over Iran in the past few hours, according to the Iranian state broadcaster IRIB.

It was noted that the drones violated the country’s borders “at different points.”

21:10

Iran considers the joint strikes by the US and Israel on its territory as an act of war, the official spokesperson of the Islamic Republic’s Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baghaei has said.

“The aggression of the US and Israel against us is an act of war, not a limited operation,” he told the Qatari channel Al Jazeera. Baghaei added that Tehran did not start this conflict, but “the enemy imposed it” on Iran.

20:00

Iran has launched Fattah hypersonic missiles as part of retaliatory strikes, ISNA reports.

“Fattah hypersonic missiles were launched from Iran,” the report states.

19:39

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the U.S. and Israeli strike on an elementary school in the southern city of Minab, which killed 64 people, mostly schoolgirls.

“This act of barbarism is yet another dark chapter in the chronicle of countless crimes by aggressors on this land, which will never be erased from the historical memory of our people. I strongly condemn this inhumane act, express my condolences to the families of the victims, the people of Minab, and the entire nation of Iran, and consider myself sharing in their deep grief,” Pezeshkian said in a statement, according to his press service.

Local authorities report that at least 64 people were killed and 93 injured in the strike on the school in Minab.

19:26

Iran does not need anyone’s help to defend itself during military attacks, said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

“We have lasted for thousands of years, and we know how to defend ourselves. We know how to deal with our enemies, and we will survive, becoming even stronger out of this,” he stated in an interview with NBC News.

19:19

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announced the start of a new wave of missile attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East, according to ISNA.

19:16

A fire has broken out at a U.S. military base in Bahrain following an attack by Iranian forces, reports Clash Report.

The report notes that Bahraini authorities have confirmed a missile strike on the headquarters of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet.

“Smoke seen rising from Bahrain’s Juffair area, which houses the U.S. Navy base.

Juffair, a district in Manama, Bahrain, hosts Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, the main U.S. Navy base in the Persian Gulf.

It is home to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) and the U.S. 5th Fleet, serving as a key logistics and operations hub for U.S. and coalition naval missions across the Gulf, Red Sea, and Arabian Sea.

The base supports warships with maintenance, berthing, and supply services and has played a central role in major U.S. military operations in the region,” journalists reported.

19:13

Three Hermes drones of the Israeli Air Force were shot down by Iran’s air defense system, Mehr News Agency reports.

According to the report, the drones were downed over the cities of Ahvaz (southwest), Khamin (south), and Tabriz (northwest).

19:12

Residents of the southern Iranian city of Shiraz report airstrikes on the city, according to the Fars News Agency.

19:06

Israeli police reported that missile debris fell in a residential area in central Israel, causing property damage.

“A report has been received about the fall of missile debris in central Israel. Officers from the Central District are operating at the scene. At this stage, there are no reports of injuries, but there is property damage,” the statement said.

18:46

Iran has carried out strikes on 14 U.S. bases in the Middle East, according to Tasnim News Agency.

Earlier, the agency reported that American military facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia had come under attack.

18:37

China has called on the United States and Israel to immediately halt their military operations against Iran.

According to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “China expresses serious concern over the US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. We call for an immediate cessation of the military operation.”

Beijing emphasised the need to respect Iran’s national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. The ministry also stressed the importance of preventing further escalation, resuming dialogue and negotiations, and maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East.

18:25

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported a massive strike on Iran’s strategic air defence system.

“A short while ago, the IDF, guided by IDF intelligence, completed a broad strike against strategic defense systems belonging to the Iranian Regime.

One of the strikes was directed toward an advanced SA-65 aerial defense system located in the Kermanshah area in western Iran,” the IDF spokesperson said.

18:11

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander, General Mohammad Pakpour, and Iran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh were reportedly killed in Israeli strikes on Iranian territory this morning, according to three sources familiar with the situation, Reuters reports.

Earlier, Israeli officials had assessed that Pakpour, Nasirzadeh, and the head of Iranian intelligence were likely targeted in the attacks.

The morning strikes reportedly targeted several senior Iranian leaders and military officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. The full impact of the strikes remains unclear.

18:02

Iran carried out a new strike on a NATO base in Kuwait.

According to Al Hadath, the missiles were intercepted, though debris fell near the airbase.

17:57

Israel “assesses” that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was likely killed in an Israeli strike earlier today, Channel 12 says, citing unnamed Israeli sources. It says there are “growing indications” to this effect.

There is no official confirmation of the report, The Times of Israel reports.

The TV station had minutes earlier said the Israeli assessment was that Khamenei was “hurt at the very least, ” and that this was not an assessment based on satellite imagery showing Khamenei’s presidential compound being flattened, but rather on information from unnamed sources.

Khamenei is reportedly expected to deliver an address shortly. The TV report suggests that, if so, it was recorded in advance.

Channel 12 also reports that the strikes today have caused “very significant harm” to the leadership of the Iranian regime and its military commanders.

Israel’s Kan state TV says “there is no contact” with Khamenei.

17:42

Israel believes it has killed senior Iranian officials, Reuters reports.

The information came from a source briefed on the military's operations.

17:40

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a video showing rockets being launched at U.S. bases in the region.

17:38

An additional barrage of missiles was launched toward the State of Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported.

“The public is requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command, the public is requested to stay in protected spaces until official notice.

The IDF repeats and emphasizes not to publish and share the footage and locations of hits.

The Aerial Defense Array is currently identifying and intercepting threats,” the statement reads.

17:30

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that rockets were recently detected being launched from Iran toward Israeli territory. Air defence systems are actively working to intercept the threat, the IDF reports.

“In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.

The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.

Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.

Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines,” the statement says.

17:28

“We have launched our worst missiles at Israel and the U.S., the missiles ‘from the bottom of the arsenal.’ Soon, Trump will see and feel our weapons, the likes of which the world has never seen!”

This statement was made by Brigadier General Sardar Jabari, according to NourNews.

17:24

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported that some Israeli and American missiles failed to reach their targets and fell in desert and urban areas of Iraq and other Persian Gulf countries.

“As a result of the missile strikes on U.S. bases, at least 200 military personnel have been killed or injured,” the IRGC statement said, as published by NourNews.

17:17

Iran International has published video footage showing a missile falling in Doha, Qatar.

Video appears to show the moment a missile crashed in Doha. pic.twitter.com/f0AtoHwbGO
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) February 28, 2026

17:11

Eyewitnesses report at least three powerful explosions in the Dubai area, Reuters reports.

The Ministry of Defence stated that the UAE successfully intercepted the latest wave of missiles.

17:09

Kuwait’s Defence Ministry says that Ali al-Salem Air Base came under attack by a number of ballistic missiles, all of which were intercepted by Kuwaiti air defence systems, Al Jazeera reports.

“Ali Al-Salem Air Base came under attack by a number of ballistic missiles. This morning, the Kuwaiti Air Defense Force successfully intercepted them, resulting in fragments and debris from the interception operation falling in the vicinity of the base,” ministry’s spokesperson, Colonel Staff Saud Abdulaziz al-Otaibi, said in a statement.

17:01

The IDF is operating to eliminate threats aimed toward the state of Israel and has dismantled launchers that were ready to launch missiles toward the state of Israel, the military reports.

“During Israeli Air Force strikes in western Iran, operatives from the Iranian regime’s surface-to- surface missiles unit loaded a missile launcher and prepared to immediately launch towards the civilians of the state of Israel. The IDF identified the threat and quickly struck the operatives and the launcher, and prevented the launch aimed toward the state of Israel.

The IDF continues to operate to thwart any emerging threat to the State of Israel everywhere and at any time,” the statement said.

16:50

“Netanyahu and Trump's war on Iran is wholly unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

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 pic.twitter.com/xhiWydMyXy
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) February 28, 2026

“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,” the Iranian foreign minister added.

16:41

An additional barrage of missiles was launched toward the State of Israel, the IDF reports.

“The public is requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command, the public is requested to stay in protected spaces until official notice.

The IDF repeats and emphasizes not to publish and share the footage and locations of hits.

The Aerial Defense Array is currently identifying and intercepting threats,” the statement said.

16:36

Jordan’s state news agency says the military shot down on Saturday two ballistic missiles that were targeting Jordanian territories, the Associated Press reports.

The agency said authorities received 12 calls regarding the fall of shrapnel and falling objects in areas including the capital Amman as well as the cities of Irbid, Zarqa Madaba and Jarash.

🇯🇴 Государственное информационное агентство Иордании сообщило, что военные сбили две баллистические ракеты, нацеленные на территорию страны, сообщает Associated Press.

По данным агентства, власти получили 12 звонков о падении осколков и других предметов в таких районах, как… pic.twitter.com/daWo2QMZuL
— Caliber (@Caliberaz) February 28, 2026

16:34

Israeli officials believe that the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), General Mohammad Pakpour, may have been killed in the strikes on Iran.

According to Mignews, the attacks were reportedly aimed at key military and government targets across the country.

Pakpour assumed command of the IRGC after Hossein Salami was killed at the start of the war in June 2025.

Israeli sources suggest that Iran’s defense minister and the head of its intelligence service may also have been killed in the current operation, though this has not yet been officially confirmed.

Israeli officials note that other senior Iranian figures, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, were affected by the strikes, but the nature and extent of their injuries remain unclear.

Neither Iranian authorities nor the Israel Defense Forces have confirmed these assessments at this time.

16:29

An Iranian missile struck a building in the southern city of As Suwayda, killing four people, the Associated Press reports, citing Syrian state television.

According to the broadcaster, the missile hit an industrial area of the city. No further details were provided.

16:24

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently detected missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory. Air defence systems are actively working to intercept the threat, the military reports.

“In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.

The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.

Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.

16:23

Israel’s strikes on Iran were also reportedly aimed at Iran’s Chief of General Staff, Sayyid Abdolrahim Mousavi; Supreme Leader’s advisor Ali Shamkhani; and National Security Council secretary Ali Larijani.

According to CNN, it is currently unknown whether any senior Iranian officials were hit in the attack.

Earlier reports indicated that the Israeli military had targeted high-ranking Iranian commanders and political leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Pezeshkian.

16:20

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of Operation “True Promise – 4” in response to what it described as “U.S.-Zionist aggression” against Iranian territory.

In a statement distributed by the Iranian news agency IRNA, the IRGC said its missiles and drones struck: the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain; American military bases in Qatar and the UAE; and military and security targets “in the heart of the occupied territories” (as phrased by Iranian sources).

The IRGC also claimed that the U.S. FP132 radar, with a range of 5,000 km, deployed in Qatar and equipped to track ballistic missiles, was completely destroyed.

Tehran presented the operation as a retaliatory response to U.S. and Israeli actions.

🇮🇷 Корпус стражей исламской революции (КСИР) объявил о начале операции «Правдивое обещание — 4» в ответ на, как утверждается, «американо-сионистскую агрессию» против территории Ирана.

В заявлении, распространённом иранским агентством IRNA, говорится, что ракеты и беспилотники… pic.twitter.com/Tx55R1QB7A
— Caliber (@Caliberaz) February 28, 2026

16:11

A second round of missiles launched towards Qatar has been successfully “intercepted and neutralized,” Qatar’s Ministry of Defence said in a post on Instagram.

“All incoming missiles were intercepted and destroyed before reaching Qatari territory,” the ministry said, while reiterating that Qatar’s Armed Forces have “full capabilities and resources” to ensure the country’s security, CNN reports.

It also urged those within Qatar to “remain calm” and “adhere to official instructions”.

As of 2.30 p.m. local time Saturday (6.30 a.m. ET), CNN staff in Qatar had heard several rounds of missiles being intercepted in the country.

15:51

In the Iranian city of Minab, a strike on a school reportedly killed 40 people and injured 48 others, the Iranian news agency IRNA reports.

15:49

According to several Iranian sources, one of Iran’s missiles allegedly struck a NATO base in Kuwait, causing “significant damage,” Fars News Agency. reports.

15:45

A U.S. official stated that the United States will continue to carry out “large-scale” strikes on Iran from the air and sea.

According to Al Jazeera, the official said that the U.S.-Israeli attacks are aimed at undermining Iran’s security apparatus and are currently limited to targets inside Iran.

He confirmed that the U.S. Air Force has participated in the strikes and coordinated its operations with Israeli forces.

15:42

British forces have not participated in strikes on Iran, Clash Report reports, citing UK officials.

It was noted that officials declined to comment on whether U.S. forces used British bases, such as Diego Garcia.

15:36

The IDF continues strikes on a wide range of targets in western Iran, the IDF reports.

As part of Operation “Lion’s Roar,” the Israel Defense Forces, guided by intelligence, have struck hundreds of Iranian military targets, including missile installations in western Iran.

Alongside the Israeli Air Force strikes on Iran, air defense systems are currently detecting and intercepting threats launched from Iran toward Israel.

15:25

An Iranian military source stated that strikes on U.S. military bases in the region will not be limited and will continue.

According to Tasnim, the source said that following the “military aggression” carried out by the U.S. and Israel in the morning, Tehran launched large-scale attacks on American targets.

“Iran immediately, after today’s military incursion by the U.S. and the Zionist regime, began wide-ranging strikes on U.S. bases in the region; however, these strikes will not be limited to these targets alone,” the source said.

“All U.S. interests will become targets of Iran’s retaliatory actions.”

The source also noted that a “target bank” will be presented, including Israeli sites and U.S. interests, which, according to him, will come as a surprise to the enemy.

15:16

Reports indicate that a missile has struck a U.S. military base in northern Iraq.

According to a source cited by NourNews, this is part of the ongoing escalation in the region.

15:11

A short while ago, the Israel Defense Forces detected missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory. Air defence systems are actively working to intercept the threat, the IDF reports.

“In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.

The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.

Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.

15:09

A representative of the Iranian armed forces, Sardar Shakarchi, stated that the country’s military is fully prepared to defend Iran and its national interests.

“The United States is the main perpetrator of today’s attack, and Israel is an accomplice. Both are considered as a single entity, ” Khabar Fouri quotes him as saying.

Shakarchi emphasised that the armed forces, particularly the IRGC Aerospace Forces, have immediately begun retaliatory actions against U.S. and Israeli bases. All U.S. bases, resources, and interests in the region are considered legitimate targets.

“We will act more decisively than during the 12-day war with the U.S. and Israel. Citizens have nothing to worry about,” the Iranian military representative added.

14:58

According to preliminary assessments by the Israeli military, Iran has launched around 35 ballistic missiles toward Israel since the morning of February 28, Iran International reports.

Some of the missiles were intercepted by air defence systems, while others fell in open areas. Medical sources report that one person sustained minor injuries from a falling missile or interceptor fragments.

14:50

Qatar’s foreign ministry condemned Iran's missile attacks, describing them as a violation of its sovereignty on February 28.

The ministry said Doha reserves the right to respond to the attacks, Iran International reports.

14:43

A new wave of several booms was heard in Doha and several new explosions were also heard in Abu Dhabi near the city's main airport, according to Reuters witnesses.

14:39

An Israeli official told Reuters that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were both targeted in US-Israeli strikes. The results of the strikes were unclear, the official said.

A source with knowledge of the matter earlier told Reuters that Khamenei was not in Tehran and had been transferred to a secure location.

An Iranian source close to the establishment said several senior Revolutionary Guard commanders and political officials were killed in the strikes.

Iranian media has also reported that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is safe.

14:34

A short while ago, the Israel Defense Forces detected missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory. Air defence systems are working to intercept the threat, the IDF reports.

“In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.

The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.

Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.

14:27

Iran has launched missiles toward U.S. and Israeli bases.

Iran’s Mehr News agency reports that “powerful Iranian missiles” are currently being fired at American and Israeli military targets.

🇮🇷🇮🇱 Иран осуществил запуск ракет в направлении американских и израильских баз.

Иранское агентство Mehr News сообщает о том, что в настоящее время осуществляется запуск «мощных иранских ракет» в сторону американских и израильских военных объектов. pic.twitter.com/GERNQUpARU
— Caliber (@Caliberaz) February 28, 2026

14:15

Loud explosions have been heard in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, AFP reports.

#BREAKING Loud explosions heard in Riyadh: AFP correspondents pic.twitter.com/LkUQm8ztQ3
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 28, 2026

U.S. bases in Jordan have also come under attack, according to sources cited by CBS News.

There are currently no reports of missiles hitting U.S. bases.

14:10

At least one person has been killed in Abu Dhabi after the UAE intercepted several Iranian missiles, Al Jazeera reports.

The UAE stated that “this targeting is a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law” and added that it “reserves its full right to respond to this escalation.”

14:03

The home of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the Narmak district has reportedly been struck, Caliber.Az reports, citing Iranian media.

🇮🇱🇮🇷 Дом бывшего президента Ирана Махмуда Ахмадинежада в Нармаке попал под удар, сообщают иранские СМИ. pic.twitter.com/4iy078Tp20
— Caliber (@Caliberaz) February 28, 2026

13:57

A witness reported explosions in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The cause is not yet known, Reuters reports.

Iran’s foreign minister stated that the Islamic Republic’s response would involve striking all U.S. military bases in the region.

13:53

Simultaneous explosions have been reported in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, according to Clash Report.

A loud explosion was heard near the Dubai Marina district.

Reports indicate that Iran has launched ballistic missiles at all Gulf countries except Oman.

Meanwhile, Yeni Şafak reports that Iran has targeted U.S. bases in the Middle East.

The reported targets include:

Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
Al Salem Base in Kuwait
Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates
The U.S. Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain

13:33

Reports have emerged of explosions at the U.S. Incirlik air base in southern Türkiye, according to Iraq-based Khabar Fouri.

There has been no official confirmation of this information.

13:30

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have announced that they are mobilising 70,000 reservists, Ynet reports.

13:24

Unconfirmed reports indicate explosions in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, according to Clash Report.

13:18

Qatar intercepted two Iranian missiles over its territory, Yediot News reports.

So far, explosions have been reported in Bahrain, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi—all locations of U.S. military bases.

13:15

Explosions have been heard in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and in Kuwait, according to Clash Report.

13:14

An attack has taken place on the Parchin base near Tehran, Iran, Nuw100 reports.

In the background, celebratory shouts from local Iranian residents can be heard.

13:06

Iran has launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. Navy logistics facility in Bahrain, according to Clash Report.

Qatar intercepted an Iranian missile, Al Jazeera reports, citing an official Qatari spokesperson.

The UAE has temporarily closed its airspace.

13:04

Around 20 U.S. and Israeli Air Force fighters are currently flying over the city of Daraa (Syria) en route to bombing targets in Iran, according to Clash Report.

12:54

A U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile has been spotted over Tehran, according to Clash Report.

12:50

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have decided to resume missile and drone attacks on maritime routes and Israel in support of the Islamic Republic of Iran, two senior Houthi officials told the Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity.

One official said that the first attack could occur as early as “tonight.”

The Houthis had halted attacks on maritime routes under an agreement with the Trump administration, which also paused U.S. strikes against them. They had also ceased attacks against Israel following the October truce that stopped hostilities in Gaza.

12:48

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that in response to the aggression of the “hostile and criminal enemy” against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first wave of large-scale missile and drone strikes has begun against the “occupied” territories, Tasnim reports.

12:45

Iran’s Ministry of Interior addressed the nation.

According to Tasnim, the statement said:

“We inform the great people of Islamic Iran that the criminal enemy, once again violating all international laws and undermining negotiations, has committed aggression against our homeland. The Ministry of Interior prioritises using all available resources to maintain order and public calm, and to provide assistance to the population.

In this regard, the Minister of Interior has issued instructions to the governors of all provinces, reminding them of previously issued guidelines, and emphasised the need to promptly report on the conditions in each province and mobilise all resources to meet the urgent needs of the population.

Under the direction of Eskandar Momeni, a national crisis management headquarters has been established, and all necessary directives have been sent to provincial crisis management offices and relevant organisations.

The Ministry of Interior also calls on the public to remain calm and composed, and to carry out movements within and between cities in accordance with the current situation.

It is recommended to obtain news only from official sources, including national television and radio, and to avoid spreading rumours or false information, in order to prevent panic,” the statement concluded.

12:39

The Pentagon has officially named the military operation against Iran “Epic Fury.”

The announcement was made in a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

OPERATION EPIC FURY 🇺🇸
— Department of War 🇺🇸 (@DeptofWar) February 28, 2026

12:30

An additional salvo of missiles was launched toward the State of Israel, the IDF reports.

“The public is requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command, the public is requested to stay in protected spaces until official notice.

The IDF repeats and emphasizes not to publish and share the footage and locations of hits.

The Aerial Defense Array is currently identifying and intercepting threats,” the statement said.

🇮🇱🇮🇷В сторону Государства Израиль был запущен дополнительный залп ракет, сообщает пресс-служба ЦАХАЛ.

«Просим население продолжать следовать инструкциям Командования тыла, оставаться в защищенных помещениях до официального уведомления.

ЦАХАЛ повторяет и подчёркивает, что не… pic.twitter.com/thXXgsiO6P
— Caliber (@Caliberaz) February 28, 2026

12:25

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement.

According to Clash Report, he said:

“My brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel, a short while ago Israel and the United States launched an operation to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran.

I thank our great friend, President Donald Trump, for his historic leadership.

For 47 years, the Ayatollah regime has called ‘Death to Israel,’ ‘Death to America.’ It has shed our blood, murdered many Americans, and slaughtered its own people.

This murderous terrorist regime must not be allowed to arm itself with nuclear weapons that would enable it to threaten all of humanity.

Our joint action will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their destiny into their own hands.

The time has come for all parts of the people of Iran — Persians, Kurds, Azerbaijanis, Baloch, and Ahwazi — to cast off the yoke of tyranny and bring about a free and peace-seeking Iran.

I call on you, citizens of Israel, to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command. In the coming days, during Operation ‘Lion’s Roar,’ we will all be required to show patience and inner strength.

Together we will stand, together we will fight, and together we will ensure the eternity of Israel..”

12:23

“A short while ago, sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,” the IDF press service reported.

“At this time, the Israeli Air Force is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat.

The defense is not hermetic, and therefore it is essential that the public continue to adhere to the Home Front Command’s guidelines.

The public is requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command,” the statement added.

12:12

A short while ago, the Israel Defense Forces detected missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory, the IDF press service reports.

Air defense systems are working to intercept the threat.

“In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.

The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives. Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice. Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines,” the statement said.

12:08

According to real-time monitoring, internet access in some areas of Iran, including Tehran, has dropped to approximately 54% of normal levels, Clash Report informs.

It is also reported that the Jerusalem municipality has announced the closure of schools and offices until Monday, 18:00 GMT.

12:06

The Israeli and U.S. air forces are attacking Bushehr, the site of Iran’s nuclear power plant, according to Clash Report.

Airstrikes are also reported in Bandar Abbas, possibly targeting Iranian naval bases.

11:44

“A short time ago, the U.S. military began major combat operations in Iran,” U.S. President Donald Trump said, according to Clash Report.

“Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime,” he added.

Trump stated that the United States will destroy Iranian missiles and completely demolish their missile industry.

“We will annihilate their navy,” he said.

He called on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran to lay down their arms, saying they would be treated fairly and granted full immunity—otherwise, they face inevitable death.

Trump also warned that “the lives of courageous American heroes may be lost and we may have casualties.”

11:38

Iran is preparing retaliatory actions following the Israeli strike, an Iranian official told Reuters.

He stated that the response will be “crushing.”

11:36

Thousands of personnel from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been killed or wounded as a result of attacks on multiple military centres and positions, Iran International reports, citing ISNA.

11:34

Israeli media reports that General Amir Hatami, the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, has been reportedly eliminated.

11:29

The United States has begun air and naval strikes on Iran, a U.S. official told Reuters.

The U.S. strikes on Iran are being carried out from both the air and the sea.

According to CNN, a U.S. official stated that the strikes are currently focused on military targets but declined to provide further details, citing the ongoing nature of the operation.

Another official said that the purpose of the strikes is to counter the Iranian military threat and protect U.S. forces. The first official added that the U.S. had taken measures to safeguard American personnel in the region even before the operation began.

11:27

According to Iranian media, targets hit in Tehran include the Ministry of Intelligence, the Ministry of Defence, the office complex of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and the Iranian Atomic Energy Agency.

The attacks continue in successive waves, Nuw100 reports.

11:20

U.S. officials have stated that this attack will be far larger in scale than last June’s U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, The New York Times reports.

According to an official, dozens of U.S. strikes are being carried out by attack aircraft based at military bases across the Middle East, as well as from one or more aircraft carriers.

11:15

Cruise missiles launched by Israel and the United States toward Iran have been spotted in the skies over Iraq, according to Clash Report.

The channel also cited an Israeli security official who stated that “the entire Iranian regime was the target, including Khamenei,” adding that Iran was “caught very off guard by the daytime strike.”

🇮🇱🇮🇷🇮🇶Крылатые ракеты, запущенные Израилем и США в направлении Ирана, были замечены в небе над Ираком, сообщает Clash Report.

Канал также сообщает, что представитель службы безопасности Израиля заявил, что «весь иранский режим был целью, включая Хаменеи», добавив, что Иран был… pic.twitter.com/9jTuAN8cq3
— Caliber (@Caliberaz) February 28, 2026

11:12

The New York Times reports that the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran, dubbed Operation Magen Yehuda, is ongoing, causing chaos and panic in Tehran. A senior U.S. official confirmed to the newspaper that the wave of strikes continues against a number of strategic targets across the country, according to Nuw100.

Local residents report widespread panic on the streets of the capital due to intense explosions and the scale of damage to government buildings. According to Reuters, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is absent from Tehran and has been moved to a secure location. Mobile communication is down in several areas of the city.

Tel Hashomer Hospital has begun relocating wards to protected facilities, while the U.S. embassy in Qatar has instructed staff to barricade themselves in safe zones. The operation involves refuelling aircraft launched from Rubaga, and strikes on the presidential complex in Tehran have already been recorded.

Explosions are also reported in the cities of Qom and Isfahan.

Journalists report that, ahead of the Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, senior ministers received “red phones” and were instructed to remain near them throughout Saturday in case of urgent notifications or calls.

Ministers were also ordered not to comment on the attacks or discuss the possibility of strikes.

11:02

Iran’s news agency Mehr reports that the Iranian intelligence building in Tehran was attacked. Israel confirmed that government facilities, including the presidential complex, were also targeted. According to Israeli assessments, an immediate response from Iran is not expected at least until later this evening, Nuw100 reports.

11:00

A U.S. official confirmed that the attacks on Iran were part of a coordinated U.S.-Israel military operation.

According to Caliber.Az, he made the statement during an interview with Al Jazeera.

10:52

According to sources, around 30 targets across Iran have been attacked so far, including the residence of the country’s leader and the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence, Nuw100 reports.

A senior security official stated that the strikes were carried out in coordination with the United States and had been meticulously planned over several months. The attack was recorded east of Tehran, in the Seyyed Khandan area.

Mossad addressed Iranian citizens, expressing support: “We are with you; together we will restore Iran to the days of its glory. Take care of yourselves.” In Tehran, a new wave of attacks continues, highlighting the scale and coordination of the operation.

10:45

Israeli media reports that a second wave of Israeli airstrikes on targets in Iran has begun. Dozens of Iranian regime sites have already been hit, including infrastructure near Tehran, according to N12news.

According to security services, the strikes were carried out in coordination with the United States. Iran’s news agency Noor News reports several injuries in central Tehran. The attacks were recorded east of the city, in the Seyyed Khandan area. Iranian authorities have confirmed that the country has been subjected to a new wave of attacks.

10:37

A representative of the Israel Defence Forces reported that alarms sounded across the country in the last few minutes, and the rear command directive was sent to citizens' mobile phones with a recommendation to stay close to a safe place, the Israeli army press service reported.

The IDF explained that this preemptive warning was intended to inform the population of a possible rocket attack on the country.

The IDF emphasises that there is currently no need to remain within protected areas.

10:24

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel had carried out what he described as a preemptive strike against Iran, warning that retaliatory attacks could follow.

According to the Israeli outlet Ynet News, Katz stated: “Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran to eliminate threats to the state.” He added that “as a result, a missile and drone strike against Israel and its civilian population is expected in the near future.”

In response to the anticipated escalation, Katz declared a nationwide state of emergency. Acting under his authority in accordance with the Civil Defence Law, he signed a special order introducing emergency measures across Israel’s home front.

🇮🇱🇮🇷 Министр обороны Израиля Исраэль Кац объявил, что «Израиль нанес упреждающий удар по Ирану»,сообщает израильский сайт Ynet News.

Кац объявил чрезвычайное положение на всей территории страны.

«Израиль нанес упреждающий удар по Ирану, чтобы устранить угрозы в адрес… pic.twitter.com/jBXyzWLXwW
— Caliber (@Caliberaz) February 28, 2026

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