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Iranian President: We respect the sovereignty of neighboring countries

Israeli army: The Israeli army has just completed a large-scale airstrike on a major military complex belonging to the Iranian regime, which houses command headquarters and soldiers from all branches of the Iranian security establishment. Under precise guidance from Military Intelligence, Air Force fighter jets have just completed a large-scale airstrike on the complex.

UAE air defenses successfully intercepted Iranian ballistic and cruise missiles and UAVs

Israeli air defenses attempting to intercept Iranian missiles over Jerusalem.

Qatar will fully shut gas liquefaction, two sources say. Initial estimates suggest it would take about two weeks to restart operations and at least another two weeks to return to full capacity - Reuters

Qatari Energy has stopped production of liquefied natural gas, declares Force Majeure

Alarm sounds in Bahrain

At least 80 killed when a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dana off the coast of Sri Lanka, according to Sri Lanka's deputy foreign minister - Reuters

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: We set the terms of war with Iran at every stage. and we control the sea and air routes.

Hegseth says US 'investigating' deadly strike on Iranian girls' school

The U.S. military said on Wednesday that it killed an Iranian official who headed a unit behind an alleged assassination plot against President Donald Trump. "The leader of the unit who attempted to assassinate President Trump has been hunted down and killed. Iran tried to kill President Trump and President Trump got the last laugh," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a news briefing. Hegseth did not name the individual but said the operation took place on Tuesday. In 2024, the U.S. Justice Department charged an Iranian man in connection with an alleged plot ordered by the IRGC to assassinate Trump, then U.S. president-elect

US General Dan Caine: US Central Command has established air superiority over the southern regions of the Iranian coast and we will begin expanding inland.

US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman: We will begin expanding air control into Iran.

Trump admin officials acknowledged during a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill Tuesday that Iran’s Shahed attack drones represent a major challenge and US air defenses will not be able to intercept them all. The drones, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine acknowledged, are posing a bigger problem than anticipated, per sources in the briefing.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters

US Secretary of Defense: Top Iranian leaders killed, their successors either missing or in hiding

Iranian IRGC Navy Soleimani-class corvette burning off the port of Bandar Abbas today after a U.S./Israeli airstrike

US Secretary of Defense: Iran can do nothing about our control of its airspace.

Airstrikes on IRGC bases in Sardasht city, northwest of Iran

The Israeli army: The air force destroyed air defense and monitoring systems at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran today.

Officials told Reuters that a US military submarine targeted an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer: We are doing our utmost with our allies to maintain the flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Radar systems, air defenses, drone countermeasures, and F-35 aircraft have been deployed in coordination with Washington

Israeli media, citing sources: A simultaneous attack from Iran and southern Lebanon targeted Tel Aviv, southern Haifa, and Ashkelon.

Turkey conveys its protests to Iran for firing a misile into Turkish airspace in a phone call between Fidan and Araghchi, per Turkish sources. Fidan asked Araghchi to avoid steps that could spread the war to the region

UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says it received a report of an incident 2 nautical miles north of Oman involving a vessel transiting eastbound in the Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO: A container ship has reportedly been hit by an unknown projectile just above the waterline, causing a fire in the engine room.

The Israeli army says it had detected a new launch of ballistic missiles from Iran. Sirens are expected to sound in central Israel in the coming minutes. Alerts are meanwhile in central Israel due to rocket fire from Lebanon

Sirens sound in the Jordanian city of Aqaba, opposite Eilat in southern Israel

Explosion heard in the city of Tabriz in the northwest of the country

IRGC reports a missile strike on Komala and anti-Iran group bases in Iraqi Kurdistan. Three missiles hit their targets at 11:00 AM, launched by IRGC missile units.

Iranian media: Death toll from airstrikes rises to 1045

Turkish Defense Ministry: NATO air defense systems intercepted a missile launched from Iran over Hatay.

Iranian media: Airstrikes targeted residential buildings in southeast Tehran

Tabriz was subjected today to raids carried out by American and Israeli aircraft, which caused widespread damage in a number of areas.

Food distribution and access to basic supplies have been disrupted in parts of Tehran’s Evin prison following US and Israeli airstrikes, with some detainees reporting they are surviving on limited bread and water, according to families who spoke to Iran International

A citizen sent a video to IranWire, reporting several consecutive explosions in the city of Baneh. The United States and Israel extensively targeted some positions of the Islamic Republic in the city of Baneh today

Marand Industrial Town was hit again today @ 1035Z East Azerbaijan Province, IranAirstrike on Marand Industrial City, East Azerbaijan province @~ 12:00 local time (0830Z) It was targeted during the 12-days war, too

Qatari Ministry of Defense: Our air force intercepted 6 drones and 2 cruise missiles

UAE Ministry of Defense: Air defenses successfully intercept 3 ballistic missiles and 129 drones

Renewed Israeli-American airstrikes on Tehran

Targeted assassination in Borujerdi Town where houses Islamic Regime's Ministry of Defense personnel. Southeastern Tehran, Tehran Province

SPA, quoting an official from the Saudi Ministry of Energy: The Ras Tanura refinery was targeted in a drone attack attempt, but no damage was reported and supplies were unaffected.

The IRGC directed a message to the Kurdish people that states: *If Any Peshmerga crosses into eastern Kurdistan (Rojhelat) from southern Kurdistan (KRG), it will be perceived as a declaration of war*

Strike on Iranian government's military bases in the border city of Baneh

Iranian navy frigate Iris Dena sinks off coast of Sri Lanka following alleged US airstrike, as Sri Lankan forces deploy ships and aircraft to rescue 30 sailors on board

Intense airstrikes in eastern Tehran, One sources counted over 25 blasts. Tehran Province, Iran

Security sources told Lebanon 24 that the target of the raid on the Comfort Hotel in Hazmieh was an Iranian diplomat, and that Hezbollah was involved in moving his charred body.

Kuwait is responding to a wave of missiles and drones entering its airspace, the army says

Israeli military spokesman: We have completed the opening phase of the war on Iran by assassinating the Supreme Leader and achieving air superiority.

Airstrike in Baneh, Iran

Fighter jet flying over Tehran without being intercepted by air defenses.

Iran’s judiciary chief threatens “those who say or do anything” in support of the US-Israeli airstrike campaign, AP reports

Israeli army: IRANIAN JET SHOT DOWN: An IAF F-35I “Adir” fighter jet shot down an Iranian Air Force YAK-130 fighter jet. This is the first shootdown in history of a manned fighter aircraft by an F-35 “Adir” fighter jet

Iranian media: 5 killed in airstrikes on Isfahan last night

Bombing of Shiraz Air Base belonging to the Iranian Army

Israeli army: We launched a tenth wave of airstrikes on Tehran

Loud explosion in eastern Tehran

US/Israeli airstrike this morning in Tehran, targeting an Iranian site in the government and military-heavy District 4

Severe Israeli and US attacks on Urmia

The Israeli military launched an assault overnight on buildings affiliated with Iran’s internal security forces, with the Israeli Air Force carrying out "an additional wave of airstrikes targeting regime-affiliated sites across Tehran," the Israeli army said

Explosion following an airstrike on the capital, Tehran

A violent raid on the Iranian city of Kermanshah

Reuters: The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims responsibility for a drone attack on a vital target in Jordan early this morning.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz: Every leader appointed by the Iranian terror regime to continue and lead the plan to destroy Israel, to threaten the United States and the free world and the countries of the region, and to suppress the Iranian people—will be an unequivocal target for elimination. It does not matter what his name is or the place where he hides.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard: We launched more than 40 missiles in the 17th wave of our attacks against Israeli and American targets.

US says non-emergency staff ordered to leave Pakistan consulates in Karachi, Lahore after deadly protests over the war in Iran

Saudi Ministry of Defense: A drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province.

Airstrike in Isfahan - opposition says where missiles were launched earlier

Airstrikes at Isfahan, towards Soffe, at 7 o'clock, Isfahan, twice in the same way, from 6:51 to 7 o'clock, only the sound of fighter jets could be heard, hitting four places and leaving, hitting the surrounding mountains.

Explosions and air defense fire were heard in Zahedan on Wednesday morning.

Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense: Aerial targets were detected and intercepted within the country's airspace, and were dealt with and destroyed.

Saudi Ministry of Defense: 9 drones intercepted and destroyed immediately upon entering the Kingdom's airspace

Footage documents the downing of a drone in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan.

Kuwaiti F/A-18 aircraft are suspected of shooting down three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles in a friendly fire incident March 2, people familiar with the matter tell @ASForcesMag

U.S. defense executives are scheduled to meet at the White House on Friday to discuss increasing weapons production following the Iran strikes, sources say - Reuters

Statement by the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad: A child was injured by falling shrapnel in a residential area in the Capital Governorate and died from her injuries despite resuscitation attempts.

UKMTO has received a report of an incident 7NM east of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The Master reported the vessel being struck by an unknown projectile causing damage to the steel plating. There has been no fire or water intake. All crew reported safe.

The U.S. military has destroyed 17 Iranian ships, including a submarine, and struck nearly 2,000 targets in Iran, CENTCOM Commander says

First images of the aftermath of the US/Israeli strikes in the past few hours on Kermanshah, Iran. Police Station 22 / the Cyber Police (FATA) was hit.

US Central Command: B-2 bombers carried out strikes yesterday on ballistic missile sites and command centers in Iran

Pentagon identifies four of the Army Reserve Soldiers killed in the war against Iran. * Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Fla.* Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Neb.* Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minn. * Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa. They died on March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, during an unmanned aircraft system attack. They were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa

An explosive-laden drone crashed in Kasnazan subdistrict of Erbil, injuring a civilian

Jordanian air defenses intercepted a missile over the city of Aqaba, while another crossed towards the Negev.

Drone attacks renewed around Erbil airport

A third drone targeted the US base in Harir, Erbil

A new launch of ballistic missiles from Iran has been detected by the Israeli army. Sirens are expected to sound in northern Israel and in the Eilat area in the south in the coming minutes

Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal moments ago after briefing on Iran from Trump officials: "I am more fearful than ever after this briefing that we may be putting boots on the ground”

Israeli ambulance service: Woman lightly injured by rocket shrapnel that fell in central Israel

CNN: The CIA is working to arm Kurdish forces with the aim of fomenting a popular uprising in Iran, per multiple sources. Iranian Kurdish opposition forces are expected to take part in a ground operation in Western Iran, in the coming days, the senior Iranian Kurdish official told CNN.

Iran's IRGC Navy official announces that over 10 oil tankers have been struck and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring a newly declared "no-passage" warning

Two drones attack the US base in Harir, Erbil

Carney: implore all parties, including U.S. and Israel, to respect rules of international engagement

Qatar's State Security Service announces the arrest of two cells affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

2 explosions in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran. Source believes it was the Haghani port

Tel Aviv District police say officers are responding to several sites where missile fragments have fallen. Property damage has been reported

Qatari Defense: Air defense systems intercepted one of the two missiles, while the second targeted Al Udeid Air Base, with no casualties reported.

Qatar's Ministry of Defense: Qatar was attacked by two ballistic missiles from Iran

Israeli military: New missile launches detected from Iran; defense systems are working to intercept them.

Weapons have been smuggled into Western Iran since last year to arm thousands of Kurdish volunteers. They are expected to begin a ground operation within days, ITV News understands

Iran International: Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Supreme Leader Khamenei, has been elected as the new Supreme Leader

Bahrain's Ministry of Defense announced that 47 missiles and 92 drones have been destroyed since the Iran's attacks began.