US and Israel vs Iran: LIVE VIDEO/UPDATED

On February 28, Israel and the United States carried out a series of strikes on the territory of Iran. Major cities and military infrastructure were targeted, including military bases and command centres.

In response, Iran launched missile strikes against Israeli territory, as well as against several other countries in the region — including facilities and airspace in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Iraq and Syria.

Iranian state media reported that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes. According to official statements from Tehran, the attack occurred while he was at his working residence.

As of March 2, the situation in the region remains extremely tense. The sides continue to exchange statements, and new episodes of escalation are being recorded. Information is being updated as reports come in.

10:05

The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, General Eyal Zamir, announced the launch of an offensive operation against the pro-Iranian movement Hezbollah in Lebanon, the IDF press service reported.

At the same time, Israeli media reported that overnight, Hezbollah launched 15 rockets and 8 drones into Israeli territory.

10:02

The Ministry of Interior of Bahrain reported that at least one person was killed in an Iranian strike, according to The Times of Israel.

Videos shared on social media show massive plumes of smoke rising into the air.

10:01

A new wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes on US military facilities in the region has begun, according to Fars News Agency.

Sources report that amid the ongoing attacks on Israeli territory, Iran has launched a new phase of strikes targeting US bases in West Asia.

According to Arab media, missile and drone launches have again been recorded toward Doha, Kuwait, Dubai, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi.

09:51

The Ministry of Public Health of Lebanon reported that, according to preliminary data, 31 people have been killed and 149 injured as a result of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, according to Clash Report.

09:46

The United States Embassy in Kuwait has reportedly been targeted in an attack, according to ISNA.

Smoke is reportedly rising from the building, while air raid sirens have sounded in Kuwait and Bahrain.

There has been no official confirmation from the US authorities so far. Details are still being clarified.

09:39

Israel has used the “Or-Eitan” laser air defence system to intercept missiles along its northern border, according to Voice of Israel.

This is the first-ever combat deployment of a laser-based air defence system in the world.

09:36

News crews report loud explosions in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, according to CNN.

In Dubai, a CNN team heard “two back-to-back blasts” and jets flying overhead.

In the Qatari capital Doha, video from a CNN reporter shot at around 8 a.m. local time shows what appears to be missiles being intercepted in the skies. It is the first major round of incoming projectiles the CNN team has heard since around the same time yesterday morning.

And in Abu Dhabi, a CNN team reported hearing a “huge explosion.”

09:33

A short while ago, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detected missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. Air defence systems are actively working to intercept the threat, the IDF press service has reported.

09:25

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has begun carrying out additional strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, the IDF press service has reported.

Among the targets hit were Hezbollah weapons depots and other infrastructure across several areas in Lebanon.

09:24

Some Arab media outlets have reported the possible crash of a US fighter jet in the skies over Kuwait, according to Khabar Fouri.

The American pilots reportedly ejected and parachuted to safety after the aircraft went down.

The first image of a US pilot who ejected following the crash has circulated, showing him among Kuwaiti security forces.

09:20

Correspondents report another wave of air raid sirens in Kuwait, according to Al Jazeera.

This marks at least the third activation of sirens in the country in recent hours. Earlier, Kuwaiti authorities stated that the nation’s air defence systems had successfully intercepted “most” of the drones that approached the capital today.

09:16

Iran’s central military headquarters, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, stated that 560 US service members have been killed or wounded so far as a result of attacks on American military bases, according to Khabar Fouri.

09:13

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has released additional footage of strikes carried out against Iran.

09:08

Iran has attacked at least six US military facilities in the Middle East, according to Khabar Fouri.

The report states that several American military sites were damaged or destroyed, including communications infrastructure.

An analysis of satellite imagery and video footage reportedly indicates that Iran had identified vulnerable points at US military bases prior to carrying out the strikes.

09:00

Central Iran was rocked by a series of powerful explosions. According to the TV channel Al Hadath, the main strikes targeted the cities of Isfahan and Yazd, as well as the capital of the Islamic Republic, Tehran.

There is currently no information on casualties or damage. It is known that Isfahan hosts facilities and plants of key importance to Iran’s defence sector, while Yazd is a major historical and industrial centre of the country, where strategic sites may also be located.

08:48

Iran carried out massive retaliatory strikes against military facilities and airspace in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Israel.

08:43

Ali Larijani accused Donald Trump of “sacrificing American soldiers for Israel’s interests.”

According to Caliber.Az, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council sharply criticised the US president.

He stated that Trump, driven by what he described as “illusory ambitions,” had “plunged the region into chaos” and was now expressing concern over possible additional casualties among American troops.

Larijani claimed that through his “misguided behaviour,” Trump had turned the slogan “America First” into “Israel First” and had “sacrificed American soldiers for Israel’s pursuit of power.” He also accused him of spreading “new false statements” which, in his view, once again shift the consequences of policy decisions onto American service members and their families.

“Today, the people of Iran are defending themselves. The Armed Forces of Iran did not initiate aggression,” Larijani stressed.

08:34

The sharp escalation of the conflict in the Middle East has effectively paralysed air traffic across the region and forced dozens of countries to urgently develop evacuation plans for their citizens.

• As a result of missile strikes, Dubai International Airport — one of the world’s largest aviation hubs — was damaged. Explosions were also reported in Abu Dhabi and Doha. Over the weekend, a significant portion of airspace above the Middle East was closed, with neighbouring states imposing flight restrictions.

• Amid ongoing strikes, Iranian state media reported serious damage to the Gandhi Hospital in Tehran. According to IRIB, patients — including infants — were evacuated from the facility. Witnesses interviewed by Reuters confirmed that the hospital in the Gandhi Street area sustained significant destruction. The World Health Organization stated that it is verifying the information and emphasised that medical facilities are protected under international humanitarian law.

• In recent hours, Iranian media have also reported a series of explosions in Tehran and the city of Karaj. The Fars News Agency and Tasnim News Agency reported “several powerful explosions” in various districts.

• US President Donald Trump, in an interview with The New York Times, said American authorities expect the number of casualties to rise beyond the three service members confirmed killed so far. According to him, Pentagon assessments indicate higher figures. On Monday, the United States Department of Defense will hold its first official briefing on the operation, attended by the Pentagon chief and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

• The United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s missile and drone strikes against neighbouring states, describing them as a “dangerous escalation” and a violation of regional sovereignty.

• Meanwhile, Israel announced the evacuation of residents from 52 localities in southern Lebanon and confirmed plans to strike facilities belonging to Hezbollah. The Israeli army reported hitting targets in Beirut and in southern Lebanon, including what it described as “senior militants.” Lebanese media have reported large-scale evacuations in Beirut’s southern suburbs, including the Dahieh district.

• Hezbollah stated that it launched rockets and a swarm of drones at an Israeli military base south of Haifa, describing the attack as retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

• Additional tension followed reports of an alleged drone attack on the British airbase RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. The United Kingdom authorities confirmed the strike, stating that the damage was limited and there were no casualties. Cypriot officials also confirmed that a drone was involved but did not specify who was responsible.

• Amid the escalation, security measures have been tightened in major US cities, including New York City and Los Angeles. At the same time, global markets reacted with a sharp rise in oil prices: US crude increased by approximately 12%, while Brent rose by more than 12% in the first hours of trading.

08:29

The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, Mohammad Raad, was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut, according to Al Hadath.

مصادر "الحدث": مقتل نائب الأمين العام لحزب الله ورئيس كتلة نواب الحزب محمد رعد بغارة إسرائيلية على لبنان

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— ا لـحـدث (@AlHadath) March 2, 2026