22:23, March 10
Largest refinery in Mideast closed as precaution after drone attack triggers fire in Abu Dhabi industrial complex
The Ruwais oil refinery, considered the largest single-site refinery in the Middle East and among the top four largest in the world, has been closed as part of precautionary measures following a drone attack, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, authorities in Abu Dhabi said a fire broke out at a facility in the Ruwais industrial complex after a drone attack, with no injuries reported so far.
There was no immediate report on whether the refinery itself, situated in the complex, was hit.
19:10, March 10
Iran ready to continue missile strikes on U.S., Israel as long as needed: FM
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said the country is well-prepared to continue missile attacks against Israel and U.S. bases in the West Asia region for as long as needed.
In an interview with U.S. PBS News aired Tuesday, Araghchi said U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran's missile facilities have failed to stop its retaliatory strikes, noting that Iran will continue them "as long as needed and as long as it takes."
18:36, March 10
Israeli army begins new wave of strikes on Tehran
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it has begun a new series of airstrikes against Iranian government targets in Tehran, as the deadly regional conflict entered its 11th day.
16:37, March 10
Israel intercepts missile from Iran
The Israeli military said on Tuesday morning that the country's air defense systems intercepted a missile launched from Iran towards central Israel.
The missile activated air raid sirens across central Israel, including Tel Aviv, as well as in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.
Rescue services reported no injuries.
The incident came as the deadly regional conflict stretched into its 11th day.
16:05, March 10
Israel strikes Hezbollah-linked financial institution in Lebanon
Israel's military said Tuesday it had completed a series of airstrikes in Lebanon targeting the Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-affiliated financial institution.
The strikes targeted assets and storage facilities belonging to the association, the military said in a statement.
Israel says Hezbollah uses Al-Qard Al-Hassan as a financial arm to fund weapons purchases and pay its fighters.
In earlier strikes on March 2, Israel also targeted assets of the association in southern and eastern Lebanon.
13:03, March 10
UAE intercepts missiles, residents receive alert
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that air defense systems were intercepting incoming missiles and that residents had received mobile alerts warning of a potential missile threat.
12:59, March 10
Iranian FM says negotiations with U.S. no longer on the agenda: media
8:44, March 10
Israel says it struck IRGC drone headquarters in Iran
The Israeli military said on Monday that it struck the drone headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as it continued to expand its attacks in Iran.
6:38, March 10
Trump says military strikes against Iran would be over "very soon"
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran would be over "very soon."
4:32, March 10
Israeli military says about 1,900 Iranian soldiers, commanders killed in strikes
Israel's military has killed about 1,900 Iranian soldiers and commanders since the start of the conflict, military spokesman Effie Defrin said on Monday, adding that Israel did not rule out targeting Iran's newly announced supreme leader.
0:58, March 10
Trump says he's "nowhere near" ordering U.S. ground troops into Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he is "nowhere near" ordering U.S. ground troops into Iran to safeguard nuclear material at Isfahan, according to the New York Post.
20:07, March 9
Ballistic missile from Iran intercepted over SE Türkiye
Türkiye's Defence Ministry stated on Monday that a missile launched from Iran has been successfully intercepted over Türkiye's southeastern province of Gaziantep.
19:33, March 9
Israel says launches "wide-scale strikes" in Tehran, Isfahan, S. Iran
The Israeli military said on Monday that warplanes began a new "wide-scale wave of strikes" on infrastructure across Tehran, Isfahan, and southern Iran, following an Iranian missile attack that killed at least one person in central Israel.
16:50, March 9
Israel begins new wave of attack on Beirut's southern suburb
Israel launched on Monday a new wave of airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburb, with the military saying in a statement it is targeting Hezbollah infrastructures.
14:14, March 9
Israel strikes Iran's internal security sites
The Israeli military said on Monday it struck Iran's internal security sites and missile launchers across the country.
In a statement, the military said its warplanes targeted missile launch sites and command centers of the internal security forces and Basij volunteer force affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and deepened damage to military infrastructure.
Infrastructure targeted in the strikes included a rocket engine production facility, several long-range ballistic missile launch sites, headquarters of the Iranian government's regional corps, Iran's internal security forces command center in Isfahan and an additional base used by the IRGC and the Basij.
11:30, March 9
Drone, missile attacks on U.S. facilities in Iraq—media
A drone attacked a U.S. military base near Erbil airport in Iraq's Kurdistan, media reported Monday.
Meanwhile, Iraqi police reported the interception of rocket and drone attacks on a U.S. diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport.
11:27, March 9
UAE air defenses responding to missile, drone threats
The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates said on Monday that its air defense systems were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
10:48, March 9
Trump says "not happy" over Mojtaba Khamenei's selection: media
10:39, March 9
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner to travel to Israel, meet with Netanyahu
U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and entrepreneur Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, plan to visit Israel on Tuesday, media reported Sunday, adding that they will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the visit.
9:28, March 9
Trump says decision on ending Iran operation to come at right time —media
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the decision to end the operation against Iran would be made "at the right time," media reported.
He added that the decision would be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to The Times of Israel.
5:09, March 9
Iran's IRGC pledges allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, was selected as Iran's new supreme leader, Iran's Assembly of Experts announced on Sunday.
In a statement, the assembly confirmed Mojtaba Khamenei's election as the country's third supreme leader, citing "the decisive vote of the respected representatives" of the assembly.
0:43, March 9
Iran's military warns it may strike oil and energy facilities across the Middle East if attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure continue
22:41, March 8
Israeli army says strikes Iran's space HQ in Tehran
The Israeli air force struck Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps' aerospace forces headquarters, which served as a reception, transmission, and research center for the Iranian Space Agency, the Israeli military said in a statement on Sunday.
19:01, March 8
Iran's IRGC says hits military targets in Israel, U.S. base in Jordan
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday it has launched the 28th wave of its attacks against targets in the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Beersheba, as well as the Al-Azraq airbase in Jordan, using a new generation of its missiles.
In a statement published on its official news outlet Sepah News, the IRGC said the missiles used in the attacks belong to its Aerospace Division, adding the infrastructure at the Al-Azraq airbase, which is "the biggest and most active base of the U.S. aggressive fighter jets," was targeted several times.
It noted that the military targets in Tel Aviv and Beersheba were hit by the Kheibar missiles equipped with ultra-heavy warheads.
16:13, March 8
At least 40 killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon
At least 40 people were killed and an unspecified number wounded early Sunday in Israeli airstrikes targeting dozens of homes, government institutions and shops in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese security and official sources.
Lebanon's official National News Agency said Israeli warplanes carried out a dawn airstrike on the town of Sir al-Gharbiyeh in the Nabatieh district, hitting a three-story building and killing 19 people.
Civil defense and ambulance teams were still working to clear rubble and retrieve bodies, the agency said.
15:46, March 8
Israel military says to pursue any successor of Iran's Khamenei—media
14:05, March 8
Iran's Assembly of Experts makes decision on new supreme leader—media
Iran's Assembly of Experts has finalized a decision on its new supreme leader, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Sunday.
A majority consensus over a successor to the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has more or less been reached, Ayatollah Mohammadmehdi Mirbaqeri, a member of the Assembly, was quoted as saying.
But some obstacles remain to be addressed regarding the process, he said, adding that the work must be accurate to avoid controversy.
12:43, March 8
UAE says responding to new missile threat
The UAE Ministry of Defense said on Sunday that its air defense systems were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
In a post on the social media platform X, the ministry explained that the sounds heard in some areas were due to air defense systems intercepting missiles and drones.
Authorities urged the public to stay in safe locations and follow updates from official channels as the situation unfolds.
9:12, March 8
Iran's renowned UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace before, after U.S.-Israeli strikes
The United States and Israel escalated their military campaign against Iran on Feb. 28 with a wave of massive airstrikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, several senior military commanders, and hundreds of civilians.
The campaign, now entering its eighth day, has also caused damage to the Golestan Palace, one of the oldest complexes in Iran's capital of Tehran and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This photo taken on March 3, 2026 shows a view of the damaged Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. (Xinhua)
This photo taken on March 3, 2026 shows a view of the damaged Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. (Xinhua)
This file photo taken on Dec. 12, 2022 shows a view of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. (Xinhua/Shadati)
6:16, March 8
Iran strikes Israeli refinery after attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it attacked a refinery in Israel's Haifa on Saturday night in retaliation for a U.S.-Israeli strike on its own energy infrastructure.
5:07, March 8
Netanyahu says attack on Iran to continue with "full force"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a live broadcast statement on Saturday that Israel's attack on Iran will continue with "full force and uncompromising momentum."
4:21, March 8
Hezbollah fires around 100 rockets, drones toward Israel
About 100 rockets and drones were launched from Lebanon toward Israel over the course of Saturday, while Israeli tanks advanced toward a southern Lebanese border town, Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV channel reported, as cross-border hostilities intensified amid ongoing Israeli attacks on several areas across Lebanon.
The Islamic Resistance, the armed wing of Hezbollah, said the projectiles were fired from Lebanese territory toward Israeli targets during the day.
3:44, March 8
Iraq's paramilitary member killed in unidentified airstrikes
One member of the Iraqi paramilitary Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) was killed and three others wounded on Saturday in unidentified airstrikes in Iraq's northern province of Nineveh, the Iraqi military said.
A statement by the Iraqi Joint Operations Command's Security Media Cell (SMC) said that the strikes occurred at approximately 6:10 p.m. local time (1510 GMT).
The strikes occurred amid heightened regional tensions following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran starting on Feb. 28, to which Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on Israel and U.S. assets across the Middle East.
3:19, March 8
Tehran under new wave of heavy attacks
Tehran is under a new wave of heavy attacks Saturday night, according to Xinhua correspondent.
The semi-official Fars news agency reported that U.S. and Israeli warplanes targeted an oil depot in southern Tehran.
2:22, March 8
Explosion over Dubai results from intercepting missiles, drones from Iran, says defense ministry
A powerful explosion was heard in Dubai on Saturday evening as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed intercepting incoming missiles and drones from Iran.
20:16, March 7
Iran's IRGC hits "violating" oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) hit an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning, the official news agency IRNA reported.
The report said the "violating" oil tanker, sailing under the commercial name "Prima," was struck by a drone after it failed to pay attention to frequent warnings issued by the IRGC's Navy about the prohibition of movement across the Strait of Hormuz due to security reasons.
18:55, March 7
Iran strikes U.S. air base in UAE
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out strikes on the U.S. Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday morning, according to local media reports.
17:27, March 7
Iran again denies reports of closing Strait of Hormuz
Iran said on Friday that it has no plan to close the Strait of Hormuz and denied reports claiming that the country has fully blocked the strategic waterway.
According to a report by Iran's Tasnim News Agency, a senior officer of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in an interview with state TV that claims by some media outlets that Iran had closed the Hormuz strait were inaccurate.
"We have been accused by some of closing the strait, but in fact Iran has not shut down this waterway," the officer said, adding that Iran would handle shipping in the area in accordance with international navigation rules.
16:32, March 7
Emirates resumes operations at Dubai International Airport
Dubai-based carrier Emirates said on Saturday it has resumed flight operations at Dubai International Airport after a temporary suspension earlier in the day due to safety concerns.
15:36, March 7
Iranian president says to halt attacks on neighbors unless it's targeted from those countries
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that Iran has decided not to attack or fire missiles at targets in neighboring countries from now on unless it is targeted from those countries.
Pezeshkian made the remarks in a televised message carried by state-run IRIB TV while stressing that the decision was made on Saturday by Iran's interim leadership council, and the Iranian armed forces have been notified of it.
14:08, March 7
Dubai residents receive mobile alerts warning of potential missile threats
Residents in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, received mobile phone alerts warning of potential missile threats at around 10 a.m. (0600 GMT) on Saturday.
13:11, March 7
U.S. approves sale of 12,000 bombs to Israel
The U.S. State Department said Friday that it has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Israel of munitions and related support services, including 12,000 aerial bombs.
The deal is worth about 151.8 million U.S. dollars, the department said in a statement.
Israel has requested to purchase 12,000 BLU-110A/B general purpose, 1,000-pound bomb bodies, it said.
8:06, March 7
Intensive blasts heard in Tehran
7:56, March 7
Trump wants Iran to cooperate with U.S. in oil production in future, similar to U.S.-Venezuela cooperation —report
7:44, March 7
At least 1,332 Iranian civilians killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes: Iran's UN envoy
At least 1,332 Iranian civilians, including women and children, have been killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes and thousands more injured, Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said Friday.
5:52, March 7
5 U.S. radar sites identified as having been struck by Iran or its allies: CNN
Israeli security forces and first responders work at the site of an Iranian strike in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 6, 2026. (Gideon Markowicz/JINI via Xinhua)
Five U.S. radar sites have been identified by CNN as having been struck by Iran or its allies since the United States and Israel launched joint military attacks on Iran a week ago, the media outlet reported Friday.
3:30, March 7
Iran's navy says it fired a missile at U.S. Lincoln carrier
Iran's navy said Friday that it fired a coast-to-sea missile at the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf region, according to a statement posted on the Iranian military's website.
The announcement follows a claim by Iran on Thursday that drones had struck the carrier, an assertion quickly rejected by U.S. officials, who said there was no evidence the vessel was hit.
2:07, March 7
Trump says he seeks U.S.-friendly new Iranian leader
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the White House is seeking a new Iranian leader who can "treat the United States and Israel well" and he is not concerned whether the Middle Eastern country becomes a democracy.
1:33, March 7
Nearly 24,000 U.S. citizens return home from Middle East since Iran operation
The U.S. State Department said Friday that nearly 24,000 U.S. citizens have returned to the United States from the Middle East since the U.S.-Israel military strikes launched against Iran on Feb. 28.
The Trump administration has been criticized for not arranging timely evacuations for U.S. citizens amid the escalating conflict.
0:30, March 7
Israel says Iranian leadership underground bunker destroyed in Tehran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it dismantled an underground bunker beneath the Iranian leadership compound in central Tehran, using 50 fighter jets, on Friday.
23:16, March 6
Israel strikes head of Iran's Supreme Leader's office in Tehran: media
The Israeli air force on Friday struck Ali Asghar Hijazi, the acting head of Iran's Supreme Leader's office, in Tehran, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported.
22:11, March 6
Israel launches strike near Iranian embassy in Beirut
21:12, March 6
Israeli army says begins new wave of airstrikes in Tehran, Isfahan
19:42, March 6
Iran claims attacks on U.S., Israeli targets as Israel intercepting Iranian missiles
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said Friday that it attacked U.S. and Israeli bases in the Persian Gulf, Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport, and military centers in Haifa, while the Israel Defense Forces said its air defense systems were intercepting another missile launch from Iran.
18:45, March 6
Iranian military says U.S. bases in Kuwait attacked, vows to launch more strikes
The Iranian military launched drone strikes on U.S. bases in Kuwait, the military said Friday in a statement quoted by the semi-official Fars news agency, adding that the attacks will continue.
17:22, March 6
Israeli air force launches fresh wave of strikes in Beirut
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Friday that it had launched a new wave of airstrikes in the Dahieh district, south of Beirut, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
16:15, March 6
Dubai residents receive mobile alerts warning of potential missile threats
Residents in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, received mobile phone alerts around noon on Friday warning of potential missile threats.
13:38, March 6
Trump says he has "no time limits" on how long Iran war could continue
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has "no time limits" on how long the war with Iran could continue, according to an interview with Time published Thursday.
"I have no time limits on anything," Trump said in a phone call with Time on Wednesday. "I want to get it done."
10:00, March 6
Israeli military launches new "broad-scale" airstrikes in Iran
Israel's military announced early Friday that it had launched a "broad-scale" wave of airstrikes against Iranian government infrastructure in Tehran.
5:08, March 6
Israeli airstrikes hit S. Beirut after full evacuation warning
Israeli warplanes launched a new wave of airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs late Thursday, hours after Israel warned all residents to evacuate the entire Dahieh area, local broadcaster al-Jadeed reported.
3:05, March 6
Israel says attack on Iran moves to "next phase," with 80 pct of Iran's air defense systems destroyed
Israel's military chief Eyal Zamir said in a televised address Thursday that Israeli forces are moving to the "next phase" of their campaign against Iran, in which they will intensify strikes against the Iranian government's foundations and its military capabilities.
Zamir said that following an initial "surprise opening strike" that suppressed Iran's ballistic missile array, the military is now shifting its focus. "We have further surprising moves that I do not intend to reveal," he said. "We will pursue all of our enemies and we will reach them."
3:04, March 6
Israel says kills Hezbollah firepower management commander
The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it had killed Zaid Ali Jumaa, Hezbollah firepower management commander, in airstrikes in Beirut.
2:01, March 6
Iran's FM says Tehran not seeking ceasefire, sees no reason to negotiate with U.S.
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that his country is not requesting a ceasefire with the United States and Israel, and does not see any reason to negotiate with Washington.
He made the remarks in an interview with U.S. broadcaster NBC News aired on Thursday.
"We are not asking for a ceasefire, and we don't see any reason why we should negotiate with the United States when we negotiated with them twice, and every time, they attacked us in the middle of the negotiations," Araghchi said.
1:51, March 6
Iran's IRGC says strikes U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln: media
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln was targeted by drones of its navy, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
23:43, March 5
Bahrain's Bapco Energies refinery targeted by missile strike
Bahrain on Thursday announced that a Bapco Energies refinery in Maameer was targeted in an Iranian missile strike.
Bahrain's National Communication Center stated that the fire has been fully contained, with no reported injuries, and refinery operations are continuing.
It added that an assessment of the damage is currently underway.
22:44, March 5
Britain sending jets to Qatar: PM
Britain is sending four Typhoon fighter jets to join its squadron in Qatar to strengthen defensive operations in the country and across the Middle East region, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a press conference on Thursday.
22:00, March 5
Israel launches 2nd phase of attacks on Iran, targeting ballistic missile bunkers—media
21:39, March 5
Iranian forces launch drone strikes against headquarters of U.S. forces in Iraq—media
20:06, March 5
Iran's military says attacked U.S. site in Kuwait with naval combat drone—media
19:40, March 5
Iran claims downed U.S. F-15 fighter jet, U.S. Central Command denies
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Thursday its air defense has shot down a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet near the country's southeastern border.
17:03, March 5
Blasts heard in Abu Dhabi as defense systems respond to a missile threat
Blasts were heard in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Thursday evening as residents received mobile phone alerts warning of potential missile threats.
Similar alerts were issued across other emirates, including Dubai and Fujairah, by the UAE Ministry of Interior, urging residents and visitors to seek immediate shelter in the nearest secure building and to stay away from windows, doors, and open areas.
The UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority said in a post on social media platform X that a missile threat was being neutralized.
15:29, March 5
Iran's revolutionary guards say hit U.S. tanker in northern part of Persian Gulf, ship on fire: report
13:36, March 5
Qatar evacuates residents near U.S. Embassy as precaution
Qatar's Ministry of Interior announced early Thursday that authorities are evacuating residents living near the U.S. Embassy in Doha as a temporary precautionary measure.
In a statement, the ministry said that the evacuation is conducted "in the framework of maintaining public safety."
The ministry added that suitable accommodation has been arranged for the affected residents.
9:02, March 5
Israel attempts to intercept 2nd pre-dawn missile strike from Iran
Sirens were heard for a second time in central Israel before dawn on Thursday, as the military urged residents to return to shelters while it worked to intercept more missiles from Iran.
The country's Magen David Adom emergency service said there were no immediate reports of casualties in either attack.
6:32, March 5
U.S. Senate fails to advance war powers resolution aimed at curbing Trump's Iran military operations
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance a war powers resolution aimed at curbing U.S. President Donald Trump's military operations against Iran, as Democrats and Republicans remain sharply divided over the issue.
5:10, March 5
Israel to ease wartime restrictions
Israel announced on Wednesday that it will ease wartime restrictions starting Thursday, rolling back measures imposed at the start of its military operations against Iran.
4:28, March 5
Israeli military says launches new airstrikes in Tehran
The Israeli military said on Wednesday night it launched another wave of airstrikes in Tehran, targeting Iranian military sites.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that for the 11th wave of strikes and the second time on Wednesday, the IDF attacked Iran's military infrastructure throughout Tehran.
22:10, March 4
U.S. sub sinks Iranian warship in int'l waters near Sri Lanka
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters.
"An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters," Hegseth said at the Pentagon briefing on Wednesday. "Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo."
21:47, March 4
At least 80 killed in U.S. strike on Iranian navy vessel
At least 80 on board the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena were killed after the vessel was attacked and sunk by a U.S. military submarine off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra said Wednesday.
19:46, March 4
Türkiye says ballistic missile from Iran intercepted before entering Turkish airspace
The Turkish Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that a ballistic projectile allegedly launched from Iran was successfully intercepted by NATO air and missile defense units deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean.
In a statement, the ministry said the ballistic projectile was detected after launch from Iran and tracked as it transited Iraqi and Syrian airspace before turning toward Turkish airspace.
NATO units stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean carried out a timely engagement, eliminating the threat mid-flight, said the ministry.
19:09, March 4
Israeli forces advance in S. Lebanon as 7 children killed in 24 hrs
Israeli military vehicles advanced along the border strip in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, constructing earthen berms and carving field roads up to 2 km inside Lebanese territory, as a UN agency reported that 7 children were killed in a single day amid intensifying hostilities.
Security authorities monitoring the field situation in the border region confirmed to Xinhua that the Israeli movements, which began earlier this week, extended along nearly 80 km, from the Naqoura axis in the west to the Kfarchouba Heights in the east, penetrating 1 to 2 km inside Lebanese territory.
Residents in border villages have fled. Witnesses described Israeli troops advancing under heavy gunfire in the border village of Kfarchouba, building barriers and digging armored vehicle positions.
18:11, March 4
Iran to select next Supreme Leader soon, candidates determined: senior cleric
A senior cleric and member of Iran's Assembly of Experts said on Wednesday that the country will select its next supreme leader soon, with candidates determined.
Seyed Ahmad Khatami made the remarks in an interview with state-run IRIB TV four days after Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a U.S.-Israeli attack on the Iranian capital Tehran.
18:09, March 4
Iran downs Israeli fighter jet in northern Tehran—media
17:47, March 4
100 killed after Iranian frigate attacked by submarine off Sri Lankan coast -- navy source
At least 100 people were feared dead on board the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena after the vessel sustained a possible submarine attack off the Sri Lankan coast on Wednesday morning, according to Sri Lankan navy sources.
Local media earlier reported that around 180 people were on board the frigate. Sri Lanka Navy launched rescue operations immediately after receiving a distress call reporting that the vessel was sinking. A total of 35 people from the frigate were rescued and transferred to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in the southern city of Galle.
The incident occurred outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters, according to the reports citing Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath.
17:11, March 4
Israeli military says downs Iranian fighter jet over Tehran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that its air force shot down an Iranian fighter jet over Tehran as part of an ongoing U.S.-Israeli operation in Iran.
In a statement, the IDF described the downing of the Iranian YAK-130 as a "historic first," marking the first time a fighter jet of this specific type has been shot down in combat anywhere in the world.
14:56, March 4
Iran to hold state funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei Wednesday evening
Iran will hold a state funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Wednesday evening, local media reported.
6:09, March 4
Hezbollah claims rocket attack on Israeli naval base in Haifa
Hezbollah said Tuesday evening that it has launched a rocket attack on an Israeli naval base in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, describing the move as a response to ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese territory.
In a statement, the group said its fighters targeted the naval base with a salvo of what it described as advanced rockets.
Hezbollah said that the attack was carried out in retaliation for what it called "criminal Israeli aggression" that has struck dozens of Lebanese cities and towns, including Beirut's southern suburbs.
3:52, March 4
Hezbollah claims direct hit on Israeli Merkava tank near border
Hezbollah said on Tuesday that it has struck an Israeli Merkava tank at the northern Israeli border town of Metula, claiming a direct hit with a guided missile.
In a statement, the group said the attack took place at 8:30 p.m. local time and was carried out in retaliation for ongoing Israeli strikes on Lebanese towns and cities, including Beirut's southern suburbs.
The escalation follows repeated exchanges of fire along the Lebanese-Israeli border. Israeli authorities say the strikes are aimed at Hezbollah military infrastructure, while Hezbollah and Lebanese officials accuse Israel of violating the ceasefire and targeting civilian areas.
2:06, March 4
Air raid sirens, explosions heard in Tel Aviv following fire from Lebanon
Air raid sirens sounded across Tel Aviv and northern Israel Tuesday night as Hezbollah fired three rockets from Lebanon, with explosions reported in the central region.
1:45, March 4
Israeli airspace to reopen gradually starting Wednesday, minister says
The Israeli airspace would reopen gradually starting on Wednesday night, Transportation Minister Miri Regev said in a press briefing on Tuesday.
1:03, March 4
Hezbollah says rockets fired at Israeli base in occupied Golan
Hezbollah said on Tuesday that it launched a rocket salvo at the Rawiyeh base in the occupied Syrian Golan, in response to ongoing Israeli attacks on multiple areas across Lebanon, including Beirut's southern suburbs.
23:55, March 3
Iranian general warns of strikes on all Mideast economic centers if U.S.-Israeli attacks continue
23:40, March 3
Tehran's Mehrabad airport targeted by strikes
Iran's Mehrabad airport was targeted by strikes on Tuesday as the United States and Israel kept bombing the Islamic Republic for a fourth day, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.
23:34, March 3
Jordan reopens airspace to civilian flights -- civil aviation authority
Jordan reopened its airspace to all civilian flights on Tuesday after a security review, according to the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission.
23:10, March 3
Israel to gradually reopen airspace for repatriation flights
Israel will gradually reopen its airspace starting Wednesday night to facilitate the return of over 100,000 citizens stranded abroad, Transportation Minister Miri Regev said Tuesday.
22:41, March 3
Iran's IRGC says hits second U.S. THAAD anti-missile system in West Asia: media
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday claimed that it hit the second U.S. THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) anti-missile system in West Asia, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
22:00, March 3
Office of council responsible for electing Iran's supreme leader targeted by Israeli, U.S. strikes —report
An office building of the council responsible for electing Iran's supreme leader was targeted in the latest strikes on Tuesday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
According to Tasnim, the United States and Israel "attacked the Assembly of Experts building in Qom," south of Tehran.
21:51, March 3
Israeli military says begins large-scale wave of strikes targeting state infrastructure in Tehran
The Israeli military said Tuesday in a statement that it has begun a "large-scale wave" of strikes targeting Iran's state infrastructure in Tehran, adding that further details would be released later.
21:24, March 3
Son of late Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei studying country's affairs—report
21:15, March 3
U.S. embassy warns of imminent attack in E. Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh released a security alert on Tuesday, warning of the threat of imminent missile and UAV attacks on the Saudi city of Dhahran.
The development comes amid sharply heightened tensions following a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran on Saturday and subsequent retaliatory missile and drone launches by Tehran toward Israel and U.S. assets across the Middle East.
20:37, March 3
Hezbollah claims rocket attack on Israeli military facility
Hezbollah said on Tuesday that it launched a rocket barrage toward northern Israel in response to what it described as ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanese areas.
In a statement, the group said the strike targeted the Ma'ayan Baruch site in the Upper Galilee region, adding that the attack came after Israeli airstrikes hit dozens of Lebanese cities and towns, including Beirut's southern suburbs.
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli side on the reported attack.
20:24, March 3
Israel targets senior Iranian commander in Tehran, army says
The Israeli military said in a statement on Tuesday that it targeted a senior commander in Tehran, adding that further details would be released later.
20:08, March 3
Explosions heard in several districts of Tehran
Loud explosions were heard across the Iranian capital on Tuesday, Xinhua reporters said, as Iran initiated a fresh wave of retaliatory attacks against U.S. targets across the region following a large-scale attack on Tehran by the United States and Israel on Saturday.
19:41, March 3
Israeli military says striking Hezbollah commanders in Beirut
18:35, March 3
Israel says struck Iran's leadership compound in Tehran
18:25, March 3
Iran carries out new wave of attacks against U.S. targets
17:38, March 3
IAEA confirms some damage to Iran's nuclear enrichment plant
17:27, March 3
Air sirens sound in Tel Aviv, blasts in Jerusalem
15:33, March 3
Israeli troops cross border into southern Lebanon, army says
The Israeli military launched on Tuesday a ground invasion into southern Lebanon, saying its troops are operating in several points in Lebanon near the Israeli border as part of an "enhanced forward defense posture."
14:05, March 3
U.S. orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan
13:37, March 3
Israel says it is attacking Tehran, Beirut simultaneously
5:35, March 3
U.S. Central Command says six service members killed in Iran operation
The U.S. Central Command announced on Monday the death of two additional U.S. service members in the attacks on Iran, bringing the total number to six.
4:13, March 3
Iran's IRGC official says will burn any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
A senior Iranian military advisor said on Monday the country's armed forces will not let any oil be exported through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ebrahim Jabbari, an advisor to the chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), made the remarks in an interview with state-run IRIB TV while warning that the country's armed forces will take action against any movement by oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
He said the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, and the naval forces of the IRGC and Iranian army will set any ship seeking to pass through it on fire.
Jabbari said oil pipelines in the region will also be targeted by Iran and "we will not let oil be exported from the region."
He added that the United States is dependent on the West Asia region's oil, "but they should know that not a single drop of oil will be supplied to them."
0:40, March 3
Fresh Israeli airstrikes target Jnah area in southern Beirut
Israeli airstrikes hit the Jnah and Bir Hassan areas in Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday evening, the first such strikes near central Beirut since a ceasefire was reached in November 2024, local broadcaster al-Jadeed reported.
The Israeli military said it had targeted a Hezbollah official but provided no further details.
0:12, March 3
Trump says he will not rule out sending ground troops to Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he is not ruling out sending U.S. ground troops into Iran if necessary.
"I don't have the yips with respect to boots on the ground -- like every president says, 'There will be no boots on the ground,' I don't say it," Trump told New York Post in an interview.
"I say 'probably don't need them,' (or) 'if they were necessary,'" he said
0:01, March 3
Qatar says it shot down 2 Iranian bombers on Monday —report
Qatar shot down two Iranian Su-24 military aircraft Monday evening and intercepted multiple missiles and drones in what officials described as a coordinated attack, the country's Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Air defense systems, working with the Qatari air force and navy, intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones during the assault, the ministry added in the statement. All missiles were destroyed before reaching their targets, preventing casualties and major damage.
The ministry said Qatar's armed forces "possess the full capabilities and resources necessary to protect the country's sovereignty and territory and to respond decisively to any external threat."
23:03, March 2
Explosions heard from areas of nuclear facility, air base in Iranian city of Isfahan—media
22:06, March 2
Iran prepared for long war: top security official
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said on Monday the country is prepared for a long war.
"Iran, unlike the United States, has prepared itself for a long war," Larijani said in a post on social media platform X.
"As in the past 300 years, Iran did not start this war, and our brave armed forces have not engaged in any attacks except in defense," he added.
21:53, March 2
Israel begins new wave of strikes in Lebanon: army
Israel's military announced Monday it begun striking Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon, after issuing evacuation warnings to residents in Beirut's southern suburb and areas in eastern and southern Lebanon.
20:37, March 2
U.S. military announces death of 4th troop in Iranian strikes
The U.S. Central Command said on Monday that four U.S. troops were killed during Iran's retaliatory strikes.
It said in a statement on social media platform X that the fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran's initial attacks, eventually succumbed to injuries.
20:24, March 2
Israel says kills Hezbollah's head of intelligence headquarters
Israel killed Hussein Makled, the head of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters, in an overnight strike, the Israeli military said on Monday.
Meklad was appointed in 2024 after his predecessor, Hussein Hazima, was assassinated during cross-border clashes between Israel and Hezbollah.
The military said that the intelligence headquarters is responsible for building the intelligence picture on Israel, adding that it "leads and directs Hezbollah's intelligence activities against Israel and centralizes the organization's strategic information gathering capabilities."
19:24, March 2
3 U.S. F-15 fighter jets downed by Kuwaiti air defenses, U.S. military says
Kuwaiti air defenses mistakenly shot down three U.S. F-15 fighter jets, the U.S. military said Monday, noting that all six aircrew members ejected safely and are in stable condition.
19:05, March 2
Iran appoints Sayyed Majid Ebn Al-Reza as acting defense minister —report
18:18, March 2
Iran shoots down 3 U.S. fighter jets—media
An Iranian military command said on Monday that Iran shot down three U.S. fighter jets, the country's state television and radio company reported.
18:10, March 2
Iran's IRGC says Israeli PM's office targeted in missile attacks
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Monday its missile strikes targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office and the place of stay of Commander of the Israeli Air Force Tomer Bar.
In a statement published on its official news outlet Sepah News, the IRGC said the "targeted and surprise" attacks were carried out using homegrown Kheibar ballistic missiles.
16:47, March 2
At least 555 killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran: Red Crescent Society
At least 555 people have been killed in strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran since Saturday morning, Iran's Red Crescent Society said on Monday.
14:28, March 2
Israel launches offensive against Hezbollah, warns of "many days" of combat
Israel's military chief Eyal Zamir said on Monday the army has "launched an offensive campaign against Hezbollah," warning the operation would last "many days" as the conflict escalates sharply on the country's northern border.
14:14,02-Mar
US EMBASSY IN KUWAIT: THERE IS A CONTINUING THREAT OF MISSILE AND UAV ATTACKS OVER KUWAIT
14:09, March 2
31 killed, 149 injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Thirty-one people have been killed and 149 others injured so far in Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut and southern Lebanon on Monday, the Lebanese Ministry of Health said.
13:34, March 2
U.S. fighter jet crashes in Kuwait -- local media
13:34, March 2
Israel launches fresh airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Monday that it has launched a new wave of strikes on Hezbollah's weapon storage facilities and other infrastructure targets in Lebanon.
13:19, March 2
Smoke seen rising from U.S. embassy in Kuwait: media
12:26, March 2
Iran's security chief says Iran will not negotiate with U.S.: media
11:11, March 2
Britain confirms drone attack on a British air force base in Cyprus: media
10:23,02-Mar
Thousands of tearful mourners flood Tehran square after Khamenei death
Thousands of mourners packed Tehran's Enghelab Square on Sunday to mourn the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S.-Israeli air strikes on Saturday. Iran has since vowed unprecedented retaliation.
10:06,02-Mar
ISRAELI MILITARY ISSUES A WIDE EVACUATION ORDER FOR SEVERAL LEBANESE TOWNS - STATEMENT
10:02,02-Mar
U.S. DEFENSE SECRETARY HEGSETH TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE AT 8 AM EASTERN -DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ON X
9:17, March 2
Israel launches violent airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs
Israeli forces launched violent airstrikes early Monday on Dahie, the southern suburbs of Beirut, in retaliation for rockets fired earlier from Hezbollah toward Israel.
08:48, 02-Mar
IDF: The IDF Has Begun Striking Targets of the Hezbollah Terrorist Organization Across Lebanon
In response to Hezbollah's projectile fire toward the State of Israel, the IDF is currently striking Hezbollah targets.
08:46, 02-Mar
LEBANON'S HEZBOLLAH CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROJECTILES LAUNCHED FROM LEBANON TO ISRAEL -STATEMENT
8:19, March 2
Israeli military says six rockets fired from Lebanon, one intercepted
The Israeli military said Hezbollah militants in Lebanon fired six rockets toward Israel early on Monday, marking the first time the group has targeted the country since the start of the joint U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran.
07:58, 02-Mar
Israeli military says six rockets fired from Lebanon
07:45, 02-Mar
Explosion sounds are currently heard in some areas of Tehran - Tasnim
07:36, 02-Mar
What we know so far on Iran conflict:
U.S. President Donald Trump said there will likely be more U.S. deaths after three service personnel were killed during an Iran operation, and said the combat operations in Iran will continue.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Iran has every right to defend itself and will continue fighting as the IRGC continued strikes on U.S. bases in the Middle East following U.S.-Israel attacks.
Rockets were launched from Lebanon for the first time in months early Monday morning, as sirens were heard across northern Israel, according to the IDF.
At least three ships have been attacked near the Strait of Hormuz as the oil price soars on Mideast turmoil.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has agreed to a U.S. request to use British military bases for "defensive" strikes on Iranian missile sites.
07:31, 02-Mar
A drone hit the British Akrotiri base in Cyprus, causing damage but no casualties - Cyprus Mail
07:17, 02-Mar
Israeli Broadcasting Authority: Hezbollah launches rockets towards northern Israel for the first time since the ceasefire agreement. - reports
07:05, 02-Mar
Brent oil price surges 13% on Mideast turmoil
07:05, 02-Mar
IDF: Initial report - Sirens sounded in several areas in northern Israel following projectiles launched from Lebanon.
06:52, 02-Mar
Explosions heard at Britain's air force base in Cyprus: British media
4:01, March 2
Iran's IRGC says it struck 3 U.S., British oil tankers, putting them on fire
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday it struck three oil tankers belonging to the United States and Britain in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz with missiles, setting the vessels on fire.
1:47, March 2
3 U.S. soldiers killed, 5 seriously injured as part of Iran operation
Three U.S. soldiers were killed in action and five others seriously injured as part of the military operation against Iran, the U.S. Central Command said Sunday.
0:48, March 2
Netanyahu says Israel intensifying strikes in Tehran, cites U.S. support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the Israeli air force was striking Tehran with "increasing intensity" and that operations would "intensify further in the coming days."
23:50, March 1
18 Chinese nationals evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan
Eighteen Chinese nationals were evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan Sunday as the conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel continues.
23:41, March 1
Iran's interim leadership council formed, starts operations: president
Iran's three-member interim leadership council has been formed and begun its operations, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday in a video message carried by state-run IRIB TV.
22:40, 01-Mar
Israeli army: We destroyed the headquarters of the Iranian Internal Security Forces
21:49, 01-Mar
Iran targets USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier with 4 ballistic missiles—reports
21:41, 1-Mar
Iran's ex-President Ahmadinejad killed in attacks—reports
19:08, 1-Mar
Israel says killed Iran's armed forces chief of staff, 40 commanders
Israel's military said on Sunday that the chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Abdolrahim Mousavi and about 40 other senior commanders were killed in airstrikes in Iran since Saturday.
Speaking at a press briefing, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Effie Defrin said the Israeli Air Force, guided by military intelligence, killed seven members of Iran's top security leadership on Saturday at several locations in Tehran.
Among those killed was Mousavi, who had succeeded Mohammad Bagheri, the former chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces killed in Israeli airstrikes in June last year.
Iran's state-run IRIB TV has confirmed that Mousavi was killed.
"Also at this moment, we are attacking forcefully across Iran, and we will continue as long as necessary," Defrin said, adding that Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir had instructed forces to intensify strikes on missile launchers in Iran.
In a separate statement, the IDF said Israeli warplanes had "dismantled the majority of the aerial defense systems in western and central Iran" and were paving the way toward "establishing aerial superiority" over Tehran.
Earlier on Sunday, Iran confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks.
14:28, 1-Mar
Iran says to form interim leadership council Sunday until next leader's selection
A top Iranian security official said on Sunday the country will form an interim council later in the day to assume the leadership responsibilities until the selection of a new leader.
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani made the remarks in an interview with state-run IRIB TV hours after the country confirmed the death of its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in strikes launched by the United States and Israel on Saturday in Tehran.
Larijani said that according to Article 111 of Iran's Constitution, if the country lacks leadership, its president, judiciary chief and a jurist from the Constitutional Council will temporarily assume the leader's responsibilities.
He added that the council will be set up as soon as possible.
The security council chief said that the entire nation has become mournful and angry, and will respond to the Israeli and U.S. actions.
Larijani warned that Israel seeks to divide Iran to dominate the entire West Asia region, adding that the United States has fallen into Israel's trap.
He stressed that it appears as if despite the "America First" slogan of U.S. President Donald Trump, Israel is the top U.S. priority, adding that Israel has dominated the United States.
On Saturday morning, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities, including Tabriz, Qom, Isfahan, Kermanshah, and Karaj. Iran responded with missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region.
Several Iranian senior officials, including Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Abdolrahim Mousavi, Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, Secretary of the Defense Council Ali Shamkhani, and Mohammad Pakpour, chief commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were also killed in the strike.
12:50, 1-Mar
Iran's IRGC announces new wave of missile strikes on Israel, U.S. bases after hitting multiple targets including Israeli General Staff's headquarters—media
11:31, 1-Mar
Iran confirms death of IRGC Chief Commander Mohammad Pakpour, Defense Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani -- state media
11:16, 1-Mar
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, head of judiciary, and one jurist of the Guardian Council to temporarily assume duties of leadership in Iran after Supreme Leader Khamenei's death—media
9:48, 1-Mar
Iran announces 40-day mourning period after death of Supreme Leader Khamenei
9:32, 1-Mar
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed -- Iranian state media
Iran's state media confirmed Sunday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks on Saturday.
The Iranian government announced a 40-day mourning period after the report of the leader's death.
9:03, Mar. 1
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's daughter, grandchild killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes
Four relatives of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, including his daughter, grandchild and son-in-law, were killed in the U.S.-Israeli strikes, reported Iran's Fars News Agency on Sunday, citing sources.
9:02, 1-Mar
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's daughter, grandchild killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes -- Iranian media
Four relatives of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, including his daughter, grandchild and son-in-law, were killed in the U.S.-Israeli strikes, reported Iran's Fars News Agency on Sunday, citing sources.
22:51,28-Feb
IDF: An additional barrage of missiles was launched toward the State of Israel. 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.
22:49,28-Feb
U.S. senator slams 'dangerous, unnecessary, idiotic' strikes on Iran
U.S. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine on Saturday strongly criticized the U.S. military strike on Iran in a statement, calling it a "dangerous, unnecessary, and idiotic action."
"For months, I have raised hell about the fact that the American people want lower prices, not more war – especially wars that aren't authorized by Congress, as required by the Constitution, and don't have a clear objective," Kaine said.
These strikes are a "colossal mistake," he said.
The United States and Israel on Saturday initiated "major combat operations" against Iran, plunging the conflict-ridden Middle East into yet another violent confrontation.
22:28, 28-Feb
U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS MILITARY ESCALATION IN MIDDLE EAST, SAYS USE OF FORCE BY UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL, AND RETALIATION BY IRAN, UNDERMINE INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY
22:09, 28-Feb
Iranian media: So far, we have had about 70 killed and more than 90 injured in Minab and Jask.
21:49, 28-Feb
China 'highly concerned' over U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran
China is highly concerned over the military strikes against Iran launched by the U.S. and Israel, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturday.
Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected, the ministry said in a statement.
China calls for an immediate stop of the military actions, no further escalation of the tensions, resumption of dialogue and negotiation, and efforts to uphold peace and stability in the Middle East, it added.
21:36, Feb. 28
Explosion heard in Iran's SE port city of Chabahar: IRNA
21:28, Feb. 28
Saudi, UAE leaders discuss Iran attacks
21:23, Feb. 28
Iran's IRGC commander says Tehran will soon unveil unforeseen weapons: media
21:08, Feb. 28
Iran has launched new wave of missile attacks on Israel: Iranian media
21:01, Feb. 28
One projectile falls onto a street in Doha, triggering panic among residents —report
21:00, Feb. 28
Egyptian foreign ministry calls for political, peaceful solutions amid Mideast escalation —reports
20:54, Feb. 28
Iran FM says Trump has turned "America First" into "Israel First" after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran
20:51, Feb. 28
Death toll of U.S.-Israeli strike on girls' school in S. Iran rises to 57: media
The death toll from the Israeli-U.S. airstrikes on a girls' school in southern Iran has reached 57, with 60 people injured and another 50 trapped under the rubble, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday.
20:51, Feb. 28
New explosions heard in Dubai as UAE defense ministry says intercepts more missiles
20:42, Feb. 28
Iran says destroys U.S. radar in Qatar used to detect ballistic missiles: report
20:31, Feb. 28
Dubai airport suspends all flights, advises passengers not to travel to airport —report
20:26, Feb. 28
IDF says new wave of Iranian missiles launched toward Israel
20:22, Feb. 28
Death toll of U.S.-Israeli strike on girls' school in S. Iran rises to 51: media
20:18, Feb. 28
Omani FM urges Washington not to "get stuck" in Iran-Israel conflict
20:18, Feb. 28
Israel says targets meetings of senior Iranian officials in Tehran
20:13, Feb. 28
Syrian media reports 4 killed in missile strike on Sweida, S. Syria
Four people were killed and several others injured on Saturday after an Iranian missile hit a building in the industrial district of the southern Syrian city of Sweida, Syrian media reported.
20:12, Feb. 28
Iran's Fars says senior officials "in perfect health" following U.S.-Israeli attacks
20:00, Feb. 28
UAE "strongly condemns" Iranian missile attacks targeting UAE, other regional countries
19:48, Feb. 28
UAE says intercepts new wave of Iranian missiles
19:43, Feb. 28
Iranian army says waves of drones launched toward Israel
19:43, Feb. 28
Jordan says will not be part of any regional escalation
19:38, Feb. 28
Death toll of U.S.-Israeli strike on girls' school in S. Iran rises to 40 -- IRNA
19:30, Feb. 28
Iran says launched missile, drone attacks on Israel, U.S. regional bases
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday announced the launch of its first wave of large-scale missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and U.S. bases in the region.
"In response to the aggression by the hostile and criminal enemy against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first wave of Iran's large-scale missile and drone attack against Israel has started," the IRGC said in statements published on its official outlet, Sepah News, adding that military and security centers in Israel were the primary targets.
The IRGC said it also struck U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, and warned that missile and drone attacks would continue.
Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a statement, carried by the official news agency IRNA, that the country's armed forces had begun delivering a "crushing response to the enemy's malicious actions." It advised citizens to move to safe cities if possible, noting that the government had made preparations to meet the population's needs. Schools and universities across the country will remain closed until further notice.
19:29, Feb. 28
Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah, an ally of Iran, says it will strike U.S. bases
19:28, Feb. 28
New blasts heard in Riyadh
19:25, Feb. 28
Emirates temporarily suspends flights to, from Dubai due to regional airspace closures
19:25, Feb. 28
Israeli media reports 3 missile interceptions over Tel Aviv
19:21, Feb. 28
New waves of explosions heard in Doha, Abu Dhabi —reports
19:20, Feb. 28
U.S. diplomatic missions in UAE, other Mideast countries issue shelter-in-place alert
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai on Saturday issued a shelter-in-place alert for all staff amid heightened security concerns, urging U.S. citizens in the United Arab Emirates to do the same until further notice.
On the same day, the U.S. embassy in several countries, including Qatar, Jordan, and Bahrain, also urged staff and citizens to shelter in place.
19:14, Feb. 28
Saudi Arabia cancels flights due to regional developments
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) announced on Saturday the cancellation of a number of its flights due to regional developments and the closure of certain airspaces.
In a statement, the airline said the decision was taken as part of continuous monitoring by its Emergency Coordination Center in coordination with relevant authorities.
19:12, Feb. 28
New wave of Iranian missiles launched toward Israel: military
19:11, Feb. 28
Death toll of students after strike in S. Iran rose to 24—media
19:00, Feb. 28
Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on several Arab countries
Saudi Arabia on Saturday condemned what it called a "blatant Iranian aggression" and a violation of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The ministry said the kingdom stood in full solidarity with the affected countries and was ready to deploy all its capabilities in support of any measures they take.
18:52, Feb. 28
Iran's official media says Iran's army chief is "in good health," dismissing earlier reports of his death
18:48, Feb. 28
All Israeli, U.S. bases in region have been struck by Iranian missiles -- Iranian forces
18:44, Feb. 28
Entire command of Iranian armed forces is alive -- Mehr news agency
18:42, Feb. 28
Bahrain confirms attacks within its border
Bahrain's National Communication Centre (NCC) announced Saturday that attacks targeting sites and facilities within the kingdom's borders have occurred.
The NCC confirmed that attacks on sites and facilities within Bahrain were launched from outside its territory, calling them a blatant violation of the kingdom's sovereignty and security.
The centre and relevant security and military authorities immediately initiated emergency response plans and took the necessary field measures.
18:40, Feb. 28
New wave of sirens heard across Israel following missile launch from Iran
18:39, Feb. 28
Kuwaiti army announces interception of missiles detected in airspace
The Kuwaiti army said Saturday that it had "dealt with aerial missiles detected in Kuwait's airspace."
In a statement on its official X account, the army said air defense systems intercepted the missiles as part of ongoing efforts to protect the country's airspace, following approved operational procedures and rules of engagement.
The statement urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid rumors or unverified reports.
18:36, Feb. 28
Internet services in Iran almost completely disrupted after attack —report
18:35, Feb. 28
At least 3 senior Iranian officials killed in Israeli strikes -- Israeli media
18:33, Feb. 28
New series of explosions heard in Qatari capital of Doha
18:32, Feb. 28
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei targeted in U.S.-Israeli strikes -- Israeli public broadcaster
18:30, Feb. 28
Qatar says all missiles targeting the country on Saturday intercepted—report
18:27, Feb. 28
1 person killed in UAE after Iranian missile attack—media
18:27, Feb. 28
U.S. Congress gets "no real briefings or intelligence" ahead of strikes on Iran: lawmakers
Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, said the Donald Trump administration didn't provide Congress with any "real briefings or intelligence" before launching the massive military operations in Iran early Saturday morning.
"The president barely mentioned Iran during the longest State of the Union speech in history. He failed to define the objective," Reed said in a statement.
18:21, Feb. 28
5 school students killed in Israeli attacks -- Iranian media
18:19, Feb. 28
Iranian official confirms that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is alive
18:13, Feb. 28
Turkish Airlines cancels Middle East flights after regional airspace closures
18:07, Feb. 28
Kuwait, Qatar, Syria temporarily close airspace
As part of precautionary measures taken in response to recent regional developments, authorities of Kuwait, Qatar and Syria announced on Saturday the temporary closure or partial closure of their country's airspace.
17:58, Feb. 28
At least 2 killed in missile attack on PMF base in central Iraq
At least two members of Iraq's paramilitary Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) were killed in a missile attack on Saturday in Babil Province, south of Baghdad, an Iraqi Interior Ministry source said.
17:54, Feb. 28
UAE intercepts several missiles from Iran: state media
17:52, Feb. 28
Explosions heard in Dubai
17:47, Feb. 28
Explosions heard in Riyadh
17:45, Feb. 28
Kuwait closes airspace over U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran: media
17:42, Feb. 28
Israel sounds nationwide air raid alerts, damage reported in Haifa area
Damage has been reported in northern Israel's Haifa area, according to Israel's Channel 12. Air defense systems were activated in northern Israel, as white smoke trails from interceptions were visible across the sky.
The Israel Defense Forces' Home Front Command issued civil defense directives as air raid sirens sounded in multiple areas nationwide, urging residents to take shelter.
17:41, Feb. 28
Strikes on Iran cause serious harm to senior Iranian officials: Israeli media report
17:31, Feb. 28
Israeli military says it is conducting large-scale attacks on military targets in western Iran
17:30, Feb. 28
UAE announces temporary closure of airspace
The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Saturday a temporary and partial closure of the UAE airspace as an exceptional precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of civil aviation.
17:21, Feb. 28
Missile attack targets U.S. Fifth Fleet service center in Bahrain
Bahrain's National Communication Centre said on Saturday that a missile attack targeted a service center belonging to the U.S. Fifth Fleet.
The center confirmed that attacks on sites and facilities within Bahrain were launched from outside its territory, calling them a blatant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty and security.
17:14, Feb. 28
Iranian missile intercepted over Qatar: Al Jazeera
17:10, Feb. 28
Israel has intercepted "a missile fired toward central Israel": Channel 12
17:08, Feb. 28
Explosions heard near U.S. base in Bahrain—media
17:08, Feb. 28
Israel says not rules out targeting Iran's Supreme Leader in new strikes
Israel said Saturday that it will not rule out targeting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in its new air strikes on Iran, Israel Broadcasting Authority reported.
16:58, Feb. 28
Several residential apartments in central Tehran destroyed in missile strike: Iranian media
16:56, Feb. 28
U.S. Embassy in Jordan implements shelter-in-place for all personnel until further notice
16:47, Feb. 28
Iranian official says Tehran not surprised by U.S., Israeli strikes, vows retaliation without time limit or red lines: Al Jazeera
16:46, Feb. 28
Iran launches new wave of missile attacks on Israel: media
16:28, Feb. 28
UAE airlines cancel flights to Iran, Israel amid regional tensions
Flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to several destinations in Iran and Israel have been cancelled amid heightened regional tensions, according to local airport websites.
16:17, Feb. 28
Security alert issued by U.S. Embassy in Bahrain advising shelter-in-place for citizens
The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain issued a security alert on Saturday to its personnel and citizens advising them to shelter in place.
"The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain is implementing a shelter-in-place for all personnel. We recommend all Americans do the same until further notice," the embassy said in a statement.
15:57, Feb. 28
Israel raises hospitals' alert to highest level, patients moved to shelters
The alert level of all hospitals in Israel has been raised to the highest level after attacks in Iran, and hospitalized patients were transferred to shelters, the Israeli Health Ministry said in a statement. All non-urgent hospital activities have been canceled.
15:50, Feb. 28
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in full health: Mehr news agency
15:45, Feb. 28
U.S. to destroy Iran's missiles, raze its missile industry to the ground -- Trump
15:15, Feb. 28
First phase of attack against Iran will last for four days—media
The first phase of the attack against Iran is expected to include four days of combined strikes, Israel's Channel 12 News reported Saturday morning.
14:46, Feb. 28
Israel closes airspace to civilian flights following attacks on Iran
The Israel Airports Authority on Saturday morning announced the closure of Israel's airspace to civilian flights following the Israeli military's attacks on Iran.
14:20, Feb. 28
Israel launches "preemptive" strike against Iran
Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran on Saturday morning "to remove threats to Israel," the Israeli Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Apparent strikes in Tehran happened near offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to media reports. Multiple missiles also hit University Street, Jomhouri area and elsewhere in Tehran.
Iran closed its airspace while the attack was ongoing.
Meanwhile, sirens were sounded across Israel to warn the public to prepare for the possibility of Iranian retaliation. Israeli airspace is closed to civilian flights, according to Israeli airports authority.
The attack from Israel, which reportedly was coordinated with the United States, came after the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks concluded in Geneva on Thursday. Tensions between the United States and Iran were soaring amid massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East and the stalled nuclear talks.
14:20, Feb. 28
Explosions occur in the center of Tehran
Explosions occurred in the center of Tehran, according to Xinhua correspondent.
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Source | Xinhua, CGTN
Cover image | Xinhua
