08:41 (IST) Mar 01

‘Lead architect of global terrorism is DEAD’: House Republicans on death of Iran’s Khamenei

The Republican leadership in the United States House of Representatives on Saturday (local time) said that “the lead architect of global terrorism is DEAD” after reports emerged that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an airstrike on Tehran.

In a post on X, House Republicans wrote, “The lead architect of global terrorism is DEAD, ending his decades of terrorist reign. The world is safer with Ali Khamenei’s death.”

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Tehran, senior Israeli officials were informed on Saturday evening, according to The Jerusalem Post.

Senior Israeli officials were also informed that the body of Iran’s Supreme Leader was found under the rubble left by the air strike, the report said.

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris accused President Donald Trump of pushing the United States into an unwanted war, saying she opposes any regime-change conflict in Iran and warning that American troops are being placed in danger for what she described as “Trump’s war of choice.”

08:31 (IST) Mar 01

Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes; Iran warns ‘most-intense offensive operation’ is coming

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says ‘the most-intense offensive operation’ ever coming to target Israel, US Mideast bases

08:01 (IST) Mar 01

‘Israel succeeded in dragging US into quagmire of war with Iran’: Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani

Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said that all bases and assets of hostile forces in the region are considered legitimate military targets under Iran’s right to self-defence.

He added that Iran will continue to defend itself until aggression ends, while remaining committed to respecting the sovereignty of neighbouring countries, and accused Israel of involving the United States in a conflict with Iran.

His remarks came during an emergency special session of the Security Council at UN Headquarters in New York on Saturday (local time) to address the situation in Iran and the Middle East.

Iravani said that Israel “succeeded in dragging the United States into the quagmire of war with Iran”.

“All bases, facilities and assets of the hostile forces in the region shall be regarded as legitimate military objectives within the framework of Iran’s lawful exercise of self-defence. Iran will continue to exercise its right of self-defence decisively and without recitation until the aggression ceases in full and unequivocal terms. Iran remains firmly committed to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbouring countries,” he said.

The board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is set to hold an emergency session on Monday at 08:00 to address the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, as reported by Al Jazeera.

The meeting, requested by Russia, comes ahead of the board’s already scheduled quarterly session, where Iran’s nuclear program was to be discussed. Diplomats noted that, unlike US strikes last year, Iran’s nuclear facilities were not reportedly targeted in Saturday’s attacks, as reported by Al Jazeera.

On Saturday, the United States and Israel carried out joint missile attacks on Iran, with large explosions reported in Tehran and other major cities, signalling a sharp escalation that risks expanding tensions into a broader regional conflict in the Middle East.

08:00 (IST) Mar 01

US deploys suicide drones and Tomahawk missiles in Iran strikes

The United States unleashed an array of weaponry against Iranian targets on Saturday, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modeled after Iranian designs.

US Central Command released photographs showing Tomahawk missiles, F-18 and F-35 fighter jets alongside details of the strikes on Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury.

07:49 (IST) Mar 01

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful: Post on Khamenei’s X

— Khamenei_fa (@Khamenei_fa)

07:14 (IST) Mar 01

Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes; Iran declares 40 days of national mourning

07:11 (IST) Mar 01

Iranian state media say country’s supreme leader is dead

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, Iranian state media reported early Sunday.

Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency reported the 86-year-old’s death, without elaborating on a cause.

US President Donald Trump said hours earlier that Khamenei was killed in a joint American-Israeli operation targeting Iran.

A major attack launched by Israel and the United States killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump said Saturday, announcing an assassination that he said gave Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country but that also put the future of the Islamic Republic in doubt and raised the risk of regional instability.

“Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead,” Trump wrote in a social media post. He warned of “heavy and pinpoint bombing” that he said would continue throughout the week and even beyond, part of a lethal assault the U.S. has justified as necessary to disable the country’s nuclear capabilities.

Iran did not immediately confirm the death.

07:09 (IST) Mar 01

​Israel Iran War News: What to know about the new US-Israel attacks on Iran

The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday in a massive military operation that President Donald Trump said killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei while targeting military capabilities and aiming to eliminate the threat of Tehran developing a nuclear weapon

There was no immediate comment from Tehran on Khamenei’s reported death while Trump urged Iranians to seize the moment and “take over”

In counterattacks Iran fired drones and missiles at Israel and also targeted US military installations in Bahrain Kuwait and Qatar Exchanges of fire continued into the night Iranian state media citing the Red Crescent said on Saturday evening that at least 201 people had been killed and more than 700 injured

Ali Larijani the secretary of Iran’s National Security Council said Israel and America will “regret their actions”

The strikes came two days after the latest round of US Iran talks as Trump pressed Tehran for a deal to curb its nuclear programme while building up a fleet of warships in the region Iran’s theocratic leadership has also been facing growing dissent following nationwide protests that began over economic grievances and later turned into anti government demonstrations

The US military said it was looking into reports of civilian casualties in Iran from Saturday’s strikes At least 115 people were reported killed and dozens wounded at a girls’ school in the south the local governor told Iranian state television

World leaders reacted cautiously to the escalation and the UN Security Council convened an urgent session

Supreme leader’s compound among the first targets

Israel said it had coordinated with the US for months in planning the attacks The US military said the targets in Iran included Revolutionary Guard command facilities air defence systems missile and drone launch sites and military airfields

One of the first strikes hit near the offices of the 86 year old Khamenei who has ruled since 1989 and holds ultimate authority in Iran Soon afterward Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News that Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian were alive “as far as I know”

Israel also said it had killed the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard along with the country’s defence minister

The US and Israel had earlier struck Iran last June during another phase of nuclear negotiations significantly weakening Iran’s air defences military leadership and parts of its nuclear programme

The Trump administration has asserted that Iran had been rebuilding its nuclear programme a claim Tehran has consistently denied insisting that its nuclear activities are meant only for peaceful purposes ????⚡

06:55 (IST) Mar 01

US, Israel Attack Iran: Israeli Air Force airstrikes kill seven senior Iranian defence officials

In a significant blow to Tehran’s leadership, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) announced that its fighter jets had conducted strikes on military targets across Iran, reportedly killing seven senior Iranian defence officials, including Ali Shamkhani and Mohammad Pakpour. In a statement posted on X, the IAF said the operation “precisely struck military targets” and eliminated key figures within Iran’s defence leadership. Iranian authorities have not yet confirmed the deaths.

The IAF also reported that missiles were recently launched from Iran towards Israel. Defence systems are said to be actively intercepting the threat, while the Home Front Command has instructed residents in affected areas to seek shelter and follow official alerts. In a further update, the IDF stated that the Air Force had completed another wave of strikes targeting Iran’s ballistic missile array and air defence systems in central parts of the country.

06:41 (IST) Mar 01

Saudi crown prince urged Trump to strike Iran: Report

US President Donald Trump’s decision to launch strikes on Iran followed repeated lobbying from Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, according to a report by The Washington Post.

The newspaper, citing four unnamed sources familiar with the matter, said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made several private calls to Trump over the past month urging a US attack, despite publicly backing a diplomatic approach.

06:19 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: Khamenei’s daughter and grandchild killed in Israeli-US strikes

Iran’s state media reports that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s daughter and grandchild were killed in Israeli-US strikes on Iran, according to Iranian news outlets.

06:08 (IST) Mar 01

​Israel Iran War News: Fresh explosions rock Tehran

Israel’s military announced that it has carried out a new round of strikes targeting Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities and air-defense systems.

05:45 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: Drone strike on Abu Dhabi airport kills one, injures seven

A drone strike at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi killed one person and injured seven, the airport confirmed on social media. Authorities identified the fatality as an Asian national and urged the public to rely on official updates. Earlier, CNN teams reported loud thuds near the airport, seeing emergency vehicles and crowds gathered outside the terminal, amid Iran’s retaliation for US and Israeli strikes.

05:39 (IST) Mar 01

Heightened regional tensions in the Gulf prompted multiple security alerts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Saturday, following drone and missile activity linked to escalating US–Iran–Israel confrontations. Authorities reported incidents affecting key sites, including Dubai International Airport and the Burj Al Arab, as precautionary measures were swiftly implemented to ensure public safety.

The incident follows joint US–Israeli missile strikes on Iran, which triggered large explosions in Tehran and other cities on Saturday, escalating fears of a wider regional conflict. In retaliation, Iran has targeted Israeli and US assets across the Gulf.

Dubai Airports confirmed that a concourse at Dubai International Airport sustained minor damage in a separate incident. Four staff were injured but received prompt medical attention, and most terminals had already been cleared as part of contingency plans.

Meanwhile, the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi announced it would remain closed for the day as a precaution, citing national security advisories. Temple authorities emphasised that safety remains their top priority amid the heightened regional tensions.

05:17 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: In familiar ritual, Israelis race back and forth to shelters to escape Iranian missile barrages

Tensions in central Israel escalated on Saturday as waves of Iranian missile strikes forced residents into bomb shelters repeatedly throughout the day, following a major US–Israeli attack on Iran. In many poorer districts, apartments lack adequate shelters, leaving residents reliant on public spaces for safety.

In Jaffa, a mixed Arab-Jewish neighbourhood of Tel Aviv, over 100 people—including Muslim families with young children, religious Jews from a nearby seminary, and at least a dozen dogs—crowded into a public shelter beneath a park. Some sprawled on mattresses, played cards or shared snacks, while observant Muslims broke their Ramadan fast at sundown in the confined space. Mobile phones provided a lifeline as sirens blared continuously.

Residents described both exhaustion and solidarity. Idit Cohen noted how strangers helped each other, including one man volunteering to drive her son to reserve military duty despite observing the Jewish sabbath. “We see families with babies and young kids here, but there are elderly people that aren’t able to keep running all day,” she said.

After more than two years of intermittent conflict with Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthi forces and Iran, Israelis are familiar with the routine of sirens, shelters, and missile defences. Magen David Adom reported that a woman died in Tel Aviv from an Iranian strike and treated at least 90 people with minor injuries, plus one critically injured man.

Shelter access remains uneven. While new buildings include reinforced safe rooms, poorer areas—particularly Arab and Bedouin communities—often lack protection, forcing some families to construct improvised shelters. Despite the strain, residents expressed hope that enduring hardship could prevent future threats. By nightfall, dozens of missiles had been launched at Israel, with the military intercepting many, and the country remained on high alert, schools and gatherings cancelled nationwide.

04:57 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: Drone hits Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai

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04:56 (IST) Mar 01

US, Israel Attack Iran: Iranian missile strike kills one, injures 22 in Tel Aviv

An Iranian missile strike on a building in Tel Aviv has killed one person and injured 22 others, according to media reports. The Tel Aviv district fire and rescue commander told Haaretz that the building partially collapsed and caught fire. Eight people have been rescued so far, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.

04:53 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: Dubai airport damaged, 4 injured

A concourse at Dubai International Airport (DXB) suffered minor damage early Sunday, injuring four staff who received prompt medical care, Dubai Airports said. Most terminals had been cleared after Saturday’s precautionary closure. Social media showed smoke inside the airport as employees evacuated calmly, while ambulances were seen rushing to the scene. DXB is a major Middle East aviation hub.

04:51 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Attacks Iran: Iranian authorities confirm 108 killed in Minab school attack

Iran’s semiofficial Mizan news agency, citing the Minab prosecutor’s office, has reported that the death toll from the strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab, Iran has risen to 108, according to Iranian authorities.

04:25 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: Rubio cancelled his trip to Israel early next week following US-Israel strikes on Iran, State Department official says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cancelled a planned visit to Israel next week following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. The State Department confirmed the trip, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, would no longer take place and gave no indication of a new date. A spokesperson cited “current circumstances” for the decision.

04:00 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: Celebrations erupt in Tehran after reports of Khamenei’s death

Celebrations were heard across Tehran on Saturday night after reports of the presumed death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Videos shared on social media captured residents clapping, whistling and cheering in parts of the capital. Khamenei, 86, had ruled Iran since 1989. An Israeli broadcaster reported that Benjamin Netanyahu had been shown a photograph of his body.

03:50 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: Exiled crown prince hails ‘turning point’ after Ayatollah’s death

Iran’s former crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, has hailed what he called a turning point in the country’s history following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a statement on social media, he described Khamenei as a “bloodthirsty Zahhak”, likening him to the tyrant of Persian mythology, and accused him of being responsible for the deaths of thousands of Iran’s “bravest sons and daughters”. Pahlavi claimed that with Khamenei’s death, the Islamic Republic has effectively collapsed and will soon fade into history. He urged officials not to appoint a successor and called on the armed forces to side with the people, describing the moment as the start of a “great national celebration”, though not the final step.

03:39 (IST) Mar 01

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei has been killed, US President Donald Trump announced early on Sunday. Khamenei led Iran from 1989, succeeding Ruhollah Khomeini after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. A former president during the Iran-Iraq War, he survived an assassination attempt in 1981. As Supreme Leader, he held ultimate authority over Iran’s armed forces and foreign policy, shaping a confrontational stance towards Israel and overseeing the country’s disputed nuclear programme.

03:13 (IST) Mar 01

‘One of the most evil people in history’: Trump announces Khamenei killed in US-Israel strike

“Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS. He was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems and, working closely with Israel, there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do. This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country. We are hearing that many of their IRGC, Military, and other Security and Police Forces, no longer want to fight, and are looking for Immunity from us. As I said last night, “Now they can have Immunity, later they only get Death!” Hopefully, the IRGC and Police will peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots, and work together as a unit to bring back the Country to the Greatness it deserves. That process should soon be starting in that, not only the death of Khamenei but the Country has been, in only one day, very much destroyed and, even, obliterated. The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

03:05 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Attacks Iran: Jaishankar reaffirms support for Kuwait, stresses respect for sovereignty after Iranian strike

Ministry of Foreign Affairs – State of Kuwait tweets, “His Excellency Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, minister of foreign affairs, received a phone call today, Saturday, February 28, 2026, from His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, minister of external affairs of the friendly Republic of India, during which His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar expressed the Republic of India’s solidarity with the State of Kuwait regarding the Iranian attack that targeted the country, and emphasized the importance of respecting the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait and the integrity of its territories.”

02:54 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: Indian Embassy in Doha to suspend regular consular services on March 1 amid security situation

— IndEmbDoha (@IndEmbDoha)

02:38 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Attacks Iran: ‘We feel that is a correct story,’ Trump on reports Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes

US President Donald Trump has said he believes Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead following major strikes by Israel and the United States. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said, “We feel that that is a correct story,” referring to reports of Khamenei’s death. Asked who might replace him, he replied, “I don’t know, but at some point they’ll be calling me to ask who I’d like… I’m only being a little sarcastic when I say that.”

In comments to ABC correspondent Rachel Scott, Trump added: “I don’t want to say anything definitively until I see things but we believe he is. And much of their leaders are gone.”

Israeli officials told The Associated Press that Khamenei had been killed in strikes on his compound, though there was no immediate confirmation from Washington or Tehran.

Iranian state media dismissed the reports as “psychological warfare”. Iran has since launched missiles and drones at Israel and US bases, with hundreds reported dead or injured.

02:21 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Attacks Iran: IDF intercepts fresh wave of ballistic missiles launched from Iran

Air raid sirens echoed across central and northern Israel following a renewed ballistic missile strike launched by Iran.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said air defence systems were actively attempting to intercept the incoming missiles.

According to military assessments, Iran has fired approximately 170 ballistic missiles since this morning. Dozens were aimed at Israel, while others targeted American military installations across the Middle East.

02:10 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: Israel lists seven senior Iranian figures killed in strikes

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02:03 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: ‘Iran will not sit idly by as US attacks our people,’ says FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi amid escalating conflict

Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran will not remain silent following attacks by the United States, as tensions escalate after recent US and Israeli military action. He stated that Iran is acting in self-defence under the UN Charter and warned that those responsible for the deaths of Iranian citizens would face consequences.

In an interview with NBC News, Araghchi said, “Engaging with counterparts from brotherly neighbors to clarify that Iran is solely exercising its right to self-defense under UN Charter. Iran will not sit idly by as the US attacks our people. Regretful that targets are located in friendly states.”

He added, “I do not know why the U.S. administration insists on beginning a negotiation with Iran and then attacking Iran in middle of talks. The same thing happened last June. 48 hours ago, even Oman’s Foreign Minister confirmed.”

01:49 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Attacks Iran: ‘Enemy is resorting to psychological warfare,’ Iran amid reports of Khamenei being killed in US, Israeli strike

Iranian state media reported that the head of public relations at the office of the Supreme Leader said, “The enemy is resorting to psychological warfare; everyone should remain vigilant.”

Earlier, a senior Israeli official told Reuters that Ali Khamenei had died and that his body had been found.

01:29 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: Israel officials claim Khamenei killed in airstrike; Iran says he is ‘safe and sound’

Following remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about “growing signs” that Iran’s supreme leader may be “gone,” unverified reports are circulating that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes.

Several Israeli outlets, including News 12 and The Times of Israel, also cite officials claiming that the supreme leader has died.

However, Iranian media and officials have so far rejected such reports.

01:15 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: Khamenei is dead and his body has been found, says senior Israeli official

A senior Israeli official told news agency Reuters that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is dead and that his body has been found.

00:51 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Attacks Iran: Trump spoke with Saudi, Qatari, UAE leaders and NATO chief, says White House

“President Trump has spoken with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, and the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte,” US press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X.

00:49 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: ‘Military operations to continue as long as necessary,’ says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address that “signs are growing” Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been killed following strikes on his compound in Tehran. Referring to him as a “dictator”, Netanyahu claimed there were increasing indications he was “gone”, though he offered no evidence.

He said the operation against Iran would continue “as long as necessary” and urged Israelis to follow guidance from the Home Front Command. Addressing the Iranian public directly, he said the strikes offered a “once in a generation chance” to overthrow the regime, calling on people to “take to the streets en masse” and “unite for a historic mission”.

00:36 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: ‘Growing signs that dictator is gone,’ Netanyahu’s big claim on Khamenei after US-Israel strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there are “many signs” that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “is no longer”, following joint strikes by US, Israel on Iran.

Netanyahu said Israel had destroyed Khamenei’s compound and killed members of the Revolutionary Guard. He also called on Iranian citizens “to flood the streets and finish the job”, urging them to rise up against the country’s leadership.

00:13 (IST) Mar 01

Israel Iran War News: What to know about US-Israel attacks on Iran

The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on Saturday, with President Donald Trump describing the assault as a “massive operation” aimed at crippling Tehran’s military capabilities and removing what he called the threat of a nuclear weapon. Explosions were reported in Tehran, including near the compound of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Israel said it had targeted missile sites and facilities linked to the regime. Iran’s Foreign Ministry vowed to defend the country, while the Revolutionary Guard confirmed it had launched drones and missiles at Israel and at US military installations across the Gulf. Iranian state media said at least 201 people were killed and more than 700 injured as exchanges of fire continued into the night.

 

• Iran said more than 80 people died at a girls’ school in southern Iran during the strikes.
• Shrapnel from an Iranian missile killed one person in the United Arab Emirates
• Bahrain reported a missile aimed at the US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters.
• Explosions were heard in Kuwait and Qatar, home to major US bases.
• Saudi Arabia said it repelled Iranian attacks on its capital and eastern region.
• Damage was reported in northern Israel, though no serious injuries were confirmed.
• Trump urged Iranians to “take over your government” once operations conclude.
• The US had deployed aircraft carriers and thousands of troops to the region in recent months.
• Airspace across Israel, Iran and several Gulf states was closed, disrupting global travel.

 

23:50 (IST) Feb 28

Israel Attacks Iran: 4 flights from Kolkata to Middle East cancelled amid Iran conflict

Four flights from Kolkata to key Middle Eastern destinations were cancelled on Saturday as rising regional tensions triggered operational disruptions across major transit hubs.

An official at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport told PTI that the cancellations were due to operational disruptions at key transit hubs. The affected flights were Emirates EK 573 to Dubai, Qatar Airways QR 541 to Doha, Air Arabia 3L 167 to Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways EY 221 to Abu Dhabi. While a morning Emirates service operated as scheduled, evening departures were suspended after Dubai International Airport halted operations over safety concerns.

Passengers have been advised to contact their airlines regarding rebooking or refunds. Further disruption is possible on Sunday, depending on security developments and airspace restrictions.

The aviation advisory follows retaliatory Iranian strikes targeting US military bases in Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE after the assault by Washington and Tel Aviv. India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation has instructed airlines to avoid the airspace of 11 countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, until March 2.

23:36 (IST) Feb 28

Israel Iran War News: ‘This must not be permitted,’ says Turkey’s Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attacks on Iran as a breach of the country’s sovereignty, while also criticising Tehran’s strikes on Gulf states as unacceptable.

“If diplomacy is not allowed to operate freely, our region risks being pulled into a ring of fire. This must not be permitted,” he said.

He said Turkey would step up diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire and revive negotiations.

23:15 (IST) Feb 28

US, Israel Attack Iran: Red Crescent reports 201 dead, 747 injured across 24 provinces

The Iranian Red Crescent Society has released a grim assessment of the casualties following today’s joint US-Israeli military operations, codenamed Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion.

According to official figures cited by Iranian state media, at least 201 people have been killed and 747 others injured in strikes that have now impacted 24 of Iran’s 31 provinces.

23:08 (IST) Feb 28

Israel Attacks Iran: IAF chief hails ‘most significant’ sortie in Iran

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have released footage of Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets taking off this morning for a massive, coordinated strike campaign across Iran.

According to military reports, roughly 200 fighter jets were involved in the operation, successfully hitting over 500 military targets. The strikes focused on dismantling critical Iranian infrastructure, including ballistic missile launch sites and sophisticated air defense batteries.

In a recorded message shared by the military, IAF Chief Maj Gen Tomer Bar addressed his officers, characterizing the mission as the most significant sortie to date. “This allows me to tell you at this moment, we have started off on the right foot,” Bar stated, praising the precision and scale of the air campaign.

The military emphasised that the synchronisation of such a large number of aircraft across Iranian airspace was achieved through high-level intelligence and long-term strategic planning.

The IDF noted that by neutralising these defence systems, the IAF has effectively secured expanded air superiority over Iran, significantly hampering the regime’s ability to launch offensive operations from its central and western regions

23:00 (IST) Feb 28

Israel Iran War News: IDF detects new ballistic missile launch from Iran; alerts nationwide

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have detected a new wave of ballistic missiles launched from Iran, triggering immediate emergency protocols across the country.

Israeli authorities expect sirens to sound throughout central Israel, including the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, in the coming minutes. This latest barrage follows a day of intense conflict during which the IDF estimates at least 40 ballistic missiles have already been fired at Israeli territory.

22:58 (IST) Feb 28

Israel Attacks Iran: IDF launches new wave of strikes in Central Iran

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have announced a significant new wave of air attacks against Iran, specifically targeting ballistic missile launch sites and aerial defence systems in the central part of the country.

According to a military statement, the Israeli Air Force has begun a new sortie to “remove threats to the State of Israel” by neutralising the Iranian regime’s offensive infrastructure.

22:57 (IST) Feb 28

Israel Iran War News: IDF executes ‘largest-ever’ strike sortie with 200 fighter jets

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has carried out the largest strike sortie in its history, deploying approximately 200 fighter jets to hit targets across Iran.

According to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), the operation involved dropping hundreds of munitions on roughly 500 military targets in western and central Iran during a near-simultaneous wave in the morning hours.

The IDF stated that the mission was the result of meticulous planning and high-quality intelligence. Key objectives of the operation included the expansion of air superiority over Iranian skies through strikes on air defence systems and the delivery of a severe blow to the regime’s central offensive capability by targeting launch sites in western Iran.

One specific site neutralised in the Tabriz area was part of a ballistic missile unit that the IDF claims was preparing to launch dozens of missiles toward Israel. The military emphasised that the synchronisation of hundreds of aircraft simultaneously marks a historical milestone for the Israeli Air Force in its efforts to dismantle the regime’s strategic threats.

22:48 (IST) Feb 28

US, Israel Attack Iran: CENTCOM ‘taking seriously’ reports of school strike in Minab

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has responded to reports of a devastating strike on a girls’ school in southern Iran, which Iranian state media claims has killed at least 85 people.

Capt Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for CENTCOM, stated that the US military is “aware of reports” regarding the incident in the city of Minab and is currently looking into them.

“We take these reports seriously,” Hawkins said, emphasising that while the US military “doesn’t target civilians,” they are reviewing the mission data to account for the reported casualties, according to news agency AP.

He stressed that US forces continue to take “all precautions available to minimise the risk of unintended harm” during the execution of Operation Epic Fury.

22:39 (IST) Feb 28

Iran War News: Death toll at southern Iran school rises to 85

The death toll from the strike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, has risen to 85, according to Iranian state television.

22:34 (IST) Feb 28

US, Israel Attack Iran: Four injured in Palm Jumeirah incident; fire brought under control

Authorities in Dubai have confirmed that an “incident” occurred in a building in the Palm Jumeirah area, resulting in four injuries.

According to the Dubai Media Office, emergency response teams were deployed immediately, the site was secured, and Dubai Civil Defence has since brought the resulting fire under control.

While official statements have characterised the event as an “incident,” the blast occurred amid a wave of Iranian retaliatory strikes across the Gulf.

Witnesses reported seeing thick black smoke rising from the Fairmont The Palm luxury hotel following a loud explosion. Preliminary reports suggest the fire may have been caused by falling debris from an intercepted missile, though authorities continue to investigate.

All four injured individuals have been transferred to medical facilities for treatment, according to Al-Jazeera.