Iran continues to strike US assets across the Gulf after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and up to 40 top Iranian officials.
Israel says it is striking at the “heart of Tehran” and is launching attacks on Lebanon after Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets at northern Israel.
Iranian state media says Israeli attacks have killed at least 20 people in Tehran’s Niloofar Square and caused damage to the Gandhi Hospital and a police building.
US President Donald Trump has warned that attacks on Iran will continue until all of Washington’s objectives are achieved, and has promised to avenge the deaths of three US soldiers.
Iran will no longer attack its neighbours: President Pezeshkian
Iran’s president says neighbouring countries will no longer be targeted, unless attacks launched from there. The Iranian interim leadership council approved yesterday that neighbouring countries will no longer be attacked, unless an attack on Iran originates from there, President Masoud Pezeshkian has said.
In remarks carried out by Iranian media, the president also apologised to the neighbouring countries for the strikes that took place in the past days.
“We are waiting for your ground troops”: Iran’s FM responds to US
In an interview with US broadcaster NBC, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that his country is ready for a potential ground invasion by US troops.
Iran attacks anti-Iran Kurdish forces in Iraq
Iran’s Press TV is reporting that Iranian forces have launched an operation targeting “anti-Iran separatist forces” in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of neighbouring Iraq.
Video clips posted on X by Press TV showed explosions lighting up the night sky during the operation.
The new outlet did not specify the location of the strikes.
Earlier, we reported that multiple blasts occurred in the province of Sulaimaniyah in northern Iraq. Local sources said the attacks targeted the headquarters of the Kurdistan Toilers Association, or Komala, an Iranian Kurdish armed group in Iraq.
The attacks come amid reports that Iranian Kurdish armed groups have consulted with the US in recent days about whether, and how, to attack Iran’s security forces in the western part of the country.
According to the Reuters news agency, the Iranian Kurdish coalition of groups based on the Iran-Iraq border has been training to mount such an attack in hopes of weakening the country’s military.
Israel arrests four citizens for praising martyred Iranian leader Khamenei
The Israeli police have announced the arrest of four people from Hebron in the occupied West Bank accused of supporting Iran during the ongoing war.
The individuals, including three men and one woman, face charges including “words of praise, sympathy, encouragement of violent acts, and support or identification with a hostile organisation,” said Israeli police.
It said one of the detainees is a legal adviser with the Palestinian Authority who shared a social media post praising the late Iranian leader Khamenei.
Hezbollah claims attack on Israeli forces in Metula
The Lebanese armed group says it has fired rockets at Israeli forces in the town of Metula in northern Israel.
The claim came after it announced carrying out a missile attack on the naval base in Haifa. We’ll bring you more when we have it.
Iran drone hits US embassy in Dubai
Iran has reportedly struck at the US embassy located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the footage shared on X, fire has erupted after the strike in the building.
Russia says no evidence of Iran developing nuclear weapons
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow had still seen no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weapons as the US and Israel pursue their attacks.
“We still see no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weapons, which was the main, if not the only, justification for the war,” Lavrov said in Brunei.
He said the consequences of the attacks on Iran are being felt throughout the region and Arab countries are bearing economic costs and suffering casualties.
How much attack on Iran cost the US?
Predicting the total cost of an ongoing military campaign is difficult, and experts say it is too early to say how much the new war might end up costing the US.
“The Pentagon has not published that information, and so we can only speculate, but there’s a lot of moving pieces, and we can speculate on the cost of the individual weapons; we can speculate on the cost of the operations, the naval operations,” Christopher Peble, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center, told Qatar based new outlet Al Jazeera.
Reports by the Anadolou news agency estimate that the US may have spent roughly $779m during the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury. The pre-strike military build-up, including repositioning aircraft, deploying more than a dozen naval vessels and mobilising regional assets, is estimated to have cost an additional $630m.
According to the Center for New American Security, it costs approximately $6.5m a day to operate a carrier strike group, such as the USS Gerald R Ford.
But experts suggest the bigger concern may not be the financial sustainability, but the inventory.
“It is reasonable to speculate that the pace of operations right now, in terms of numbers of interceptions, could not continue indefinitely, certainly, and perhaps could not continue for more than several weeks,” Peble said.
Iran hits US embassy in Saudi Arabia in drone attack
Iran has attacked the US Embassy in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence has confirmed it in their post on X, saying, “The US Embassy in Riyadh was subjected to an attack by two drones according to initial estimates, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building.”
Iran strikes Gulf countries once again
Iran attacked the Gulf countries once again, as the Iranian army launched a series of missiles at Israel and the countries of the Persian Gulf, including Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan.
Sirens started wailing in central Israel, and multiple explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Haifa.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was also under attack this morning, as explosions were heard in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE Ministry of Defence affirmed that the country remains fully prepared and vigilant against any potential threats, confirming that ballistic missiles originating from Iran were successfully intercepted.
Meanwhile, regional tensions appear to be escalating, as reports indicate that explosions were heard not only in Doha but also in Bahrain and Jordan, signaling a widening scope of unrest in the region.
Iran strikes missiles at Israeli PM’s office, Air Force headquarters
Iran has reportedly carried out missile strikes targeting several strategic locations in Israel, including the Prime Minister’s office and Air Force headquarters, according to media reports.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the attack was part of what it called “Operation Shaheed e Rehbar,” claiming ballistic missiles struck key government and military sites.
Israeli authorities said explosions were heard near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office in Tel Aviv, with reports of minor damage but no confirmation of casualties.
Explosions were also reported near Israel’s Air Force command center, with Iranian officials claiming the strikes were aimed at weakening Israel’s defense capabilities.
Iranian military sources described the attack as a warning, saying further action could follow if tensions escalate. Israeli officials have not yet confirmed the extent of the damage.
Large-scale attack on Iran soon: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump said while speaking at the Medal of Honour Ceremony that the U.S. is ready to launch major attacks on Iran in the coming days. President Trump also said that Iran’s ballistic missiles were a danger to the region.
Trump also confirmed, while speaking at the Medal of Honour Ceremony, that Iran was making Ballistic and Nuclear weapons, adding that the US forces attacked the Nuclear sites of Iran.
He also said that the US will send its troops to Iran to deal with the current security situation in the region.
Wife of Iranian Supreme leader Khameni also martyred: Iranian TV
The Wife of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has also been martyred, according to reports by Iranian TV.
Israeli military says it began striking Hezbollah targets
Israel’s army said its forces have started attacking “Hezbollah targets across Lebanon.”
Large clouds of smoke were seen rising over Beirut. In a telegram post, the Israeli army added that more details will be shared later.
China confirms the death of its citizen in Iran
China has called for a ceasefire and diplomatic talks to end the conflict in the Middle East, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning saying at least one Chinese citizen has been killed in Tehran.
“The most urgent task is a cessation of military operations and preventing a spillover of conflict,” she said, urging “a resolution through dialogue and negotiation”.
Amazon cloud services in Bahrain, UAE disrupted
Amazon’s cloud division says that its data centres in Bahrain and the UAE were experiencing power and connectivity problems, amid Iran’s retaliatory strikes.
Two of Amazon Cloud Unit’s zones, which are clusters of data centres, in the UAE were without power, the company said on its status page.
AWS said on Sunday said that one zone in the UAE was affected after “objects” struck the data centre and created sparks and fire, following which power was shut off.
“We can confirm that a localised power issue has affected another availability zone” in the UAE region, AWS said.
Amazon’s cloud unit attacked in UAE
Amazon’s cloud unit, AWS, said that power to its data center in the United Arab Emirates was shut down temporarily after objects struck the facility, triggering sparks and a fire.
The UAE is reeling from Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone strikes following US and Israeli attacks on Iran. The Iranian strikes hit airports, ports, and residential areas across the country and the wider Gulf.
Iran attacks US’s largest oil refinery in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant Aramco, shut its Ras Tanura refinery following a drone strike, an industry source said on Monday, after Tehran launched strikes across the region in response to the US-Israeli attack on Iran.
The Ras Tanura complex, on the kingdom’s Gulf coast, houses one of the Middle East’s largest refineries with a capacity of 550,000 barrels per day (bpd) and serves as a critical export terminal for Saudi crude.
US Embassy in Kuwait reportedly attacked by Iranian drone: Reuters
Smoke seen rising from near US embassy in Kuwait: Report. A witness quoted by Reuters says smoke was seen rising from near the US embassy in Kuwait.
This comes after rounds of air raid sirens were heard in the Gulf country in recent hours.
Iran will not negotiate with the US, says Larijani
Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s National Security Council, has refuted US media claims that he had made a fresh push to resume nuclear talks with Washington.
“We will not negotiate with the United States,” he wrote in a post on X.
The statement came after The Wall Street Journal claimed Larijani made the push through Omani mediators after Khamenei’s killing.
US fighter jet F-15 crashes in Kuwait
US F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait on Monday, with footage circulating showing the aircraft falling from the sky. The pilot ejected safely using the ejection seat and survived, according to initial reports.
Oil prices see massive rise as Iran-Israel tensions enter 3rd day
Crude oil prices have risen sharply, while stocks are down, as investors weigh the fallout of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Brent crude rose as much as 13 percent in Asia on Monday morning before stabilising later in the day, with the international benchmark up by about 5 percent, at $76.48 per barrel, as of midday Tokyo time.
Asian stock markets opened lower, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index and Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 down about 2 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively.
In the US, stock futures, which are traded outside of regular market hours, racked up significant losses, signalling a choppy day ahead on Wall Street.
Futures tracking the benchmark S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite were both down about 0.7 percent.
US strikes maternity wards at Iran’s Gandhi Hospital
The United States has struck the maternity wards of Gandhi Hospital, located in Tehran, the capital of Iran.
The babies in incubators, along with the survivors, are being evacuated from the building and are being transferred outside the hospital.
Moreover, the media reports suggest that massive destruction has been sighted all over the hospital as the US, with its ally Israel, has struck multiple missiles towards Iran’s capital.
PM Starmer allows US to strike Iran using British military bases
The British Prime Minister (PM), Keir Starmer, has allowed US to strike missiles at Iran using British bases.
In his statement posted on X, he said, “The United States (US) has requested permission to use British bases for that specific and limited defensive purpose.”
By saying yes to the request made by US state, Starmer said, “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.”
Trump warns Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to surrender
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, military, and police to lay down their arms and receive full immunity or face certain death.
While addressing the nation, he said, “I once again urge the Revolutionary Guard, the Iranian military, police to lay down your arms and receive full immunity or face certain death. It will be certain death.”
“It won’t be pretty. I call upon all Iranian patriots who yearn for freedom to seize this moment, to be brave, be
bold, be heroic, and take back your country. America is with you”, he added.
Trump further urged the public, “I made a promise to you, and I fulfilled that promise. The rest will be up to you, but we’ll be there to help. Thank you. God bless you, to our incredible warriors.”
“Iran’s entire military command is gone”: President Trump
The President of the United States of America (USA), Donald Trump, in his latest statement, has claimed that Iran’s entire military command is gone, and many of them left behind want to surrender.
He said, “Over the past 36 hours, the United States and its partners have launched Operation Epic Fury,
one of the largest, most complex, most overwhelming military offensives the world has ever
seen. Nobody’s seen anything like it. We have hit hundreds of targets in Iran, including
Revolutionary Guard facilities, Iranian air defence systems.”
“Just now, it was announced that we knocked out nine ships, plus their naval building, all in a
matter of literally minutes. Iran’s former supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, is dead”, he added.
Trump further said, “Last night, all over Iran, the voices of the Iranian people could be heard cheering and
celebrating in the streets when his death was announced. The entire military command is gone
as well, and many of them want to surrender to save their lives. They want immunity.”
Iraq-based US weapons depot destroyed by Iran
Iran, while carrying out a major strike on Monday on a US military base in Iraq, said the attack was part of “Operation True Promise 4”.
Iraqi security sources said ballistic missiles and suicide drones were used in the assault, targeting a weapons depot at a US facility in Anbar province and in the Kurdistan Region.
Witnesses reported large explosions after the initial impact, with secondary blasts continuing for hours as stored ammunition ignited.
Videos shared online showed flames and thick smoke rising into the sky, visible from several kilometres away. US air defence systems were activated and intercepted some incoming missiles, but officials said others were able to reach their targets.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for the strike, calling it an “initial revenge”. In a statement, they warned that attacks on Iranian leadership would have wider consequences and said further action could follow if US military operations continue in the region.
Multiple blasts in Tehran, air defence on high alert
Amid mourning and rising tension after the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, several loud explosions were heard in the capital, Tehran, on Monday.
Local residents said blasts were heard one after another in different parts of the city, especially in northern and central areas. Witnesses reported seeing smoke rising into the sky shortly afterwards.
Iranian officials and military sources said air defence systems around Tehran were quickly activated following the explosions.
At the same time, the Israeli military said it had carried out fresh strikes on Iranian targets. It claimed that dozens of military command centres were hit, including sites linked to the Revolutionary Guards. The Israeli army also said it targeted the Revolutionary Guards Air Force Command Centre and the headquarters of Iran’s Interior Ministry.
The local English newspaper ‘Tehran Times’, posted on X, the latest blast videos in Tehran.
As per the post, massive destruction can be seen in the Gandhi Hospital, Tehran, caused by the US-Israeli strikes.
On the other hand, the newspaper has also posted the horrible situation of an elementary school destroyed as a result of US-Israel aggression.
The situation remains tense, and developments are continuing.
UAE announces closure of its embassy in Tehran
In a big development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran.
“The UAE announces closure of its embassy in Tehran and withdrawal of its ambassador and all members of its diplomatic mission, and condemns the Iranian missile attacks,” read a statement posted by Afra Al Hameli, the foreign ministry’s director of strategic communications, on social media.
The decision was made in response to “the blatant Iranian missile attacks that targeted the country’s territories, which constitute aggressive assaults that struck civilian sites, including residential areas, airports, ports, and service facilities, and exposed defenceless civilians to danger”.
Iranian state TV targeted in US-Israel strikes
According to Iranian state TV, it was targeted in the latest US-Israel strikes.
“The technical team is assessing the damage,” said the broadcaster.
Pakistan urges nationals in Qatar to register online amid regional tensions
The Pakistani Embassy in Qatar has asked the nationals living in the country to register themselves online to “facilitate community outreach and coordination”.
In a post on X, the embassy has attached the link for the nationals.
The Embassy has launched an online registration form for Pakistani nationals in Qatar to facilitate community outreach and coordination.
— Pakistan Embassy Qatar (@PakinQatar) March 1, 2026
All community members are encouraged to register at the following link:https://t.co/s6SbBnlhCN
Please circulate within your networks.
The US State Department has authorised the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their family members from Qatar because of safety risks.
Since the start of the US-Israel strikes on Iran, multiple drones have been intercepted in Doha.
Trump says he is ready to speak with Iran’s new leaders
US President Donald Trump has said that the new leaders of Iran want to talk to him, hence, he agreed.
“They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them,” he was quoted as saying by The Atlantic magazine.
“They should have done it sooner. They should have given what was very practical and easy to do sooner. They waited too long,” Trump added.
As of now, it is unclear when the conversations will take place.
Pakistani students return home from Iran via Taftan border
Chagai Deputy Commissioner (DC) has said that at least 19 Pakistani students have arrived home via the Taftan border amid tensions in the Middle East.
More students are expected to reach home by tonight.
Currently, the students are in Pakistan House and will be transferred to Quetta tomorrow (Monday).
Netanyahu issues new warning to Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that more air strikes will hit Tehran in the coming days.
“I have issued instructions for the continuation of the campaign… Our forces are now striking at the heart of Tehran with intense power, and this will only escalate in the days ahead,” Netanyahu said in a video statement.
About the casualties in Israel, he said, “Yesterday here in Tel Aviv, and now in Beit Shemesh, we lost dear people. My heart goes out to the families, and on behalf of all of you, the citizens of Israel, I send my wishes for a full recovery to the injured.”
Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles near airport and base
Saudi has said it intercepted Iranian missiles near Riyadh’s international airport and the Prince Sultan Airbase.
The interception did not cause any human or material losses.
‘Praying for the safety and security of our brothers and sisters in Bahrain’: PM Shehbaz
PM Shehbaz Sharif said that he spoke with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and “conveyed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the brotherly people of Bahrain during the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.”
“While praying for the safety and security of our brothers and sisters in Bahrain, I emphasised restraint, respect for international law, and the urgent need for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability in the region”, he added.
Spoke today with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and conveyed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the brotherly people of Bahrain during the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 1, 2026
While praying for the safety and security of our brothers and sisters in Bahrain, I…
Three service members killed in operation against Iran, confirms US
The US military says three service members have been killed and five injured in operation against Iran.
“The situation is fluid, so out of respect for the families, we will withhold additional information, including the identities of our fallen warriors, until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified,” it added.
Iran says it struck US aircraft carrier
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it attacked the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf.
In a statement, the guard said, "The US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln was struck by four ballistic missiles."
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been operating in the Arabian Sea since the end of January.
After this, the US Central Command said its forces had struck an Iranian vessel at the beginning of its military operation against Iran.
However, the US has denied this claim.
'Iran is not attacking its brothers, it's attacking US targets', says Iran's foreign minister
Iran's FM has clarified that, "We have no problem with the countries on the other side of the Persian Gulf, we have friendly relations and good neighbourly relations with all of them, and we are determined to continue these relations."
"We are not attacking our brothers in the Persian Gulf, we are not attacking our neighbours, but we are attacking American targets", he added.
"We have started by attacking their military bases; they have evacuated the military bases, and they have gone to the hotels and have made human shields for themselves", the FM said.
Powerful Iranian missile hits Israel, at least nine dead
At least nine people were killed after a powerful Iranian missile hit Jerusalem, Israel.
The missile hit a residential building.
This is the deadliest attack in Israel since Tehran began retaliatory strikes.
Iran's Foreign Minister says that the country has no intention of closing Strait of Hormuz
Iran's FM has said that the country has no intention of closing the Strait of Hormuz at present, nor any plans to do “anything that would disrupt navigation in it at this stage”.
New Supreme Leader of Iran will be announced in a day or two
Iran's Supreme Leader will be announced in a day or two.
Iran’s Foreign Minister (FM) Abbas Araghchi has said that state institutions in Iran “are in place” and that the country “has constitutional procedures in place.”
Commercial activities running without disruption in Dubai, says media office
According to the Dubai media office, commercial activities are running without disruption and the city's private sector continues to operate normally.
Dubai’s private sector continues to operate normally, with most commercial activities running without disruption. We commend the sector’s commitment and resilience in sustaining the emirate’s economic momentum.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 1, 2026
'We will continue to destroy the military bases of our enemies,' says President Pezeshkian in a televised speech
Iran's President Pezeshkian, in a televised speech, has said that the country "will continue following in the footsteps of our supreme leader."
He added, "The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue to strike hard, will continue to destroy the military bases of our enemies. The martyrdom of the leader of the revolution was a culmination of years of sacrifice."
OPEC+ hikes oil production by more than expected
Key members of the OPEC+ oil cartel have announced a greater-than-expected increase to production quotas following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
The eight-strong V8 (Voluntary Eight) group in the alliance, which includes key oil producers Saudi Arabia and Russia, as well as several Gulf states bearing the brunt of Tehran’s missile strikes, said they had agreed on a “production adjustment” of 206,000 barrels per day (bpd).
'Pakistan extends the most sincere condolences on the martyrdom of His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei': PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has extended the most sincere condolences on the martyrdom of His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
In a post on X, the prime minister said, "Pakistan also expresses concern over the violation of the norms of international law. It is an age-old convention that the heads of State/Government should not be targeted. We pray for the departed soul. May Allah Almighty grant patience and strength to the Iranian people to bear this irreparable loss."
The Government and the people of Pakistan join the people of Iran in their hour of grief and sorrow and extend the most sincere condolences on the martyrdom of His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 1, 2026
Khamenei.
Pakistan also expresses concern over violation of the norms of…
Explosions heard in Dubai
New explosions are being heard in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, according to international media reports.
Earlier, the authorities confirmed that debris from drones intercepted by air defences fell in the courtyards of two homes in Dubai, resulting in two injuries.
