Trump: We warned Iran after last summer's strikes against resuming its pursuit of nuclear weapons, and we repeatedly sought to reach an agreement.
Trump: The policy of the United States, and specifically my administration, is to prevent this terrorist regime from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Trump says "Americans may be lost and the U.S. may suffer casualties."
Trump calls for regime change in Iran, says he will back the Iranian people
Trump: The men and women of the [US] armed forces will prevail- Iranian security forces must lay down their weapons and get immunity, or face certain death
Trump says the U.S. will destroy Iran’s missiles and raze its missile industry to the ground
Trump: Short time ago, the United States military began major combat operation in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime
Loud explosions were heard in Ilam province.
Israel has named its operation against Iran "Lion's Roar."
Iranian media reports that state-run IRNA news agency has been hacked
1 week agoBombing of the Ministry of Intelligence in Tehran
An Iranian official told Reuters that several ministries in southern Tehran were targeted.
According to reports, in continuation of today's US and Israeli attacks, centers in the cities of Kermanshah, Karaj, Chabahar and Tabriz have also been targeted. Targets in the cities of Isfahan, Shiraz, Qom and Tehran have also been targeted.
Officials have told the NYT that dozens of airstrikes are now being carried out from bases in the region and one or more aircraft carriers
1 week agoSmoke is rising in Qom
Reports indicate Israeli airstrikes targeted the Iranian coastal city of Bushehr.
Israel is preparing for several days of conflict with Iran, an Israeli official says. The strikes carried out this morning, conducted jointly with the US, targeted Iranian regime and military sites, according to the official
Iranian media: Explosions heard in Isfahan, Qom, and Lorestan
After Tehran, Isfahan is now under attack. The city is suspected to have contingency IRGC and Iranian govt emergency command & control centers. A second round of Israel airstrikes on Iran is underway at this moment. Israeli state media hints supreme leader Khamenei could have been the target of one of the strikes this morning.
An Israeli security source: The second wave of airstrikes targeted senior regime leaders.
Iranian sources: Tehran-Qom road bombed in Iran
Israeli-American attack on Iran
Iranian sources: Explosions heard in Qom city
Iraqi Ministry of Transport: We are clearing Iraqi airspace in preparation for closing Iraqi airspace.
1 week agoUnofficial media: Initial reports of explosions at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, part of the airstrikes targeting Tehran.
Iran's Civil Aviation Organization sends NOTAM, says all Iranian airspace is closed until further notice
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has instructed its personnel to shelter in protected areas
Reuters, quoting an official: Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has left Tehran and been moved to a secure location.
About 30 targets across Iran have been struck so far, including the Iranian President’s residence and an intelligence headquarters, Israeli reports claim
1 week agoStrike seemingly near the Atomic Energy organization of Iran headquarters
Reports that the Israeli (and possibly US) missile raid on Tehran this morning targeted Iranian government leadership
Israeli Transportation Minister: Israelis are barred from accessing all airports until further notice.
1 week agoExplosions heard in downtown Tehran, Iran
AFP: Canada is moving some of its diplomatic staff from Tel Aviv due to "tensions" in the Middle East.
The Canadian government advises its citizens currently in Iran to leave if possible.
1 week agoIran designated as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention
1 week agoIran's Foreign Minister had a phone conversation with Prime/Foreign Minister of Qatar to update him on the recent talks with the US in Geneva
Axios, citing US and Israeli officials: Rubio may not visit Israel if Trump decides to strike Iran
Oman: The Foreign Minister contacted his Gulf counterparts to brief them on the results of the Iran-US negotiations.
The Omani Foreign Ministry: The US-Iranian negotiations have achieved significant and unprecedented progress that could form the cornerstone of the desired agreement.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio told ambassadors in the Middle East to stop making public comments that could inflame tensions and undermine President Trump’s pressure on Iran to relinquish its capacity to produce a nuclear weapon, according to a memo obtained by the Guardian
Iranian and Turkish airlines cancel flights to Tehran
Istanbul Airport data: 3 flights cancelled today from Istanbul to Tehran
Trump, asked about using military force in Iran, says that he "doesn't want to" but "sometimes you have to"
“Due to the ongoing security situation, we have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw UK staff from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely,” the Foreign Office says
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left the latest Geneva talks with Iran disappointed by the lack of progress
Chinese embassy in Israel asks its nationals to strengthen security precautions and emergency preparedness
1 week agoAll U.S. Air Force tanker aircraft have been evacuated from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
1 week agoBeer Sheva, Israel: The municipality has ordered the opening of public shelters across the city under the mayor’s directive, according to a municipal notice
1 week agoThe New York Times reports on the US ambassador to Israel's message to mission members: The top priority is to leave the country as quickly as possible.
1 week agoU.S. Embassy in Israel: On February 27, 2026, the Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of U.S. government personnel from Mission Israel due to safety risks. In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their family members from traveling to certain areas of Israel, the Old City of Jerusalem, and the West Bank. Persons may wish to consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available
United Nations: We are appalled by reports of the sentencing of 8 people, including children, to death in Iran in connection with the protests.
Iranian Foreign Ministry: We strongly condemn the attacks on Lebanon, including the Bekaa Valley, which resulted in the deaths and injury of civilians.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 22 km W of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran
