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1 min ago10:10 Astha Saxena
Qatar official issues statement
Qatar’s Defense Ministry says “it has successfully thwarted a number of attacks targeting the country’s territory.
“The Ministry of Defense confirms that the threat was dealt with immediately upon detection, in accordance with the pre-approved security plan, and that all missiles were intercepted before reaching Qatari territory.”
2 mins ago10:09 Astha Saxena
Explosions heard in Qatar
Multiple powerful blasts were reported across Doha shortly after Qatar’s defence ministry announced that all Iranian missiles had been successfully intercepted.
5 mins ago10:06 Astha Saxena
Airlines impacted around the region
Air Arabia has cancelled flights to Iran, Iraq and other parts of the region
Air France has cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv in Israel and Beirut in Lebanon
Air India has suspended flights to all destinations in the Middle East
Bulgaria Air has cancelled all flights to and from Tel Aviv in Israel until 2 March
Lufthansa is suspending flights to and from Tel Aviv in Israel, Beirut in Lebanon, and Oman
Norwegian Air is suspending all flights to and from Dubai
Oman Air has suspended flights to Baghdad
Qatar Airways has suspended flights temporarily due to the closure of Qatari airspace
Russian carriers flying to Israel and Iran are suspended, according to the Russian transport ministry
Turkish Airlines has cancelled flights to Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Syria, Qatar, and the UAE until 2 March
Virgin Atlantic is rerouting flights to avoid Iraqi airspace and cancelled its London to Dubai service
Wizz Air is suspending all flights to and from Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman, with immediate effect until 7 March
10 mins ago10:01 Astha Saxena
Explosions reported in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Explosions have been reported Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, reports Al Jazeera.
19 mins ago09:52 Astha Saxena
Downing Street issues statement
A UK Government spokesperson said: "Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and that is why we have continually supported efforts to reach a negotiated solution.
"Our immediate priority is the safety of UK nationals in the region and we will provide them with consular assistance, available 24/7.
"As part of our longstanding commitments to the security of our allies in the Middle East, we have a range of defensive capabilities in the region, which we have recently bolstered. We stand ready to protect our interests.
"We do not want to see further escalation into a wider regional conflict."
26 mins ago09:45 Astha Saxena
Israel Names Iran Operation 'Roaring Lion'
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said the operation against Iran has been designated “Roaring Lion,” continuing the naming pattern established with last year’s June strike on Iran’s major nuclear sites and senior military figures, known as “Rising Lion.” The repeated use of the lion motif underscores a deliberate symbolic continuity in Israel’s operational branding.
32 mins ago09:39 Astha Saxena
Sirens sounding across Israel
The image shared by Israel Defence Forces (IDF) below show the places where sirens were heard across Israel.
43 mins ago09:28 Astha Saxena
Explosions reported in Gulf Arab countries
There are reports of multiple explosions in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, all of which have US bases.
44 mins ago09:27 Astha Saxena
Missile reportedly intercepted over Qatar
An official from Qatar told Sky News that a missile over the country has been intercepted by air defences.
1 hour ago09:05 Astha Saxena
Explosions heard in northern Israel
Explosions have been reported from northern Israel as the country worked to intercept incoming Iranian missiles after launching a nationwide attack with the US on Iran.
1 hour ago09:01 Astha Saxena
Israel issues worrying message
In the latest update on X, Israel issued an indirect threat to Iran.
Israel Defence Forces posted on X: "Israel has the right to defend itself."
1 hour ago08:58 Astha Saxena
US Defense Department names campaign
The US Department of Defense has named the US and Israel campaign against Iran “Operation Epic Fury,” after they carried out a joint operation on Saturday morning.
“OPERATION EPIC FURY,” the Pentagon posted on X along a US flag.
1 hour ago08:57 Astha Saxena
Islamic Revolutionary confirmed launching a counter attack
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it is launching a counterattack, according to a statement posted by the semi-official Tasnim news agency on Telegram.
In a statement, the agency said: "In an answer to the hostile and criminal enemy assault to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first broad wave of missile and drone attacks of the Islamic Republic of Iran toward the occupied land has begun."
1 hour ago08:53 Astha Saxena
Latest pictures from Iran
Loud blasts were head in Tehran this morning as Israel announced it had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran
Images from Iran (Image: Getty)
Images from Iran (Image: Getty)
1 hour ago08:49 Astha Saxena
Internet services down in Iran
According to several reports, the internet has been almost completely cut off in Iran.
\u26a0\ufe0f Confirmed: Network data show #Iran is now in the midst of a near-total internet blackout with national connectivity at 4% or ordinary levels. The incident comes amid US and Israeli combat operations and matches measures used during last year's war with Israel. pic.twitter.com/1XunOr4Q19
\u2014 NetBlocks (@netblocks) February 28, 20261 hour ago08:43 Astha Saxena
US is firing Tomahawk missiles
According to the reports, the US is launching the military operation in Iran from air and sea, two US officials quoted by our US partner network NBC News have said.
2 hours ago08:27 Astha Saxena
Netanyahu confirms joint US-Israel strikes on Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel and the US have carried out an operation "to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran".
In a statement, he said: "My brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel, a short time ago, Israel and the United States embarked on an operation to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran.
"I thank our great friend, President Donald Trump, for his historic leadership.
"For 47 years, the ayatollah regime has been shouting 'Death to Israel,' 'Death to America.' It has spilled our blood, murdered many Americans, and massacred its own people.
"This murderous terrorist regime must not be armed with nuclear weapons that would allow it to threaten all of humanity.
"Our joint action will create the conditions for the courageous Iranian people to take their destiny into their own hands.
"The time has come for all segments of the Iranian people - the Persians, the Kurds, the Azeris, the Baluchis, and the Ahwazis - to throw off the yoke of tyranny and bring about a free and peaceful Iran.
"I appeal to you, the citizens of Israel, to listen to the instructions of the Home Front Command. In the coming days, in Operation 'The Roar of the Lion,' we will all be required to have endurance and fortitude.
"Together we will stand, together we will fight, and together we will ensure the eternity of Israel."
2 hours ago08:20 Astha Saxena
IDF claims Iran has launched missiles back
The IDF said in a statement: "A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
"In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
"The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions - they save lives.
"Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice. Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions.
"The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines."
2 hours ago08:14 Astha Saxena
'This is the moment for action'
Concludibng his address, the US President said: "No Oresident was willing to do what I am willing to do tonight. Now you have a president who is giving you what you want.
"So let's see how you respond. America is backing you with overwhelming strength and devastating force. Now it is the time to seize control of your destiny and to unleash the prosperous and glorious future. that is close within your reach. This is the moment for action.
"Do not let it pass. May God bless the brave men and women of America's armed forces. May God bless the United States of America. May God bless you all. Thank you."
2 hours ago08:03 Astha Saxena
Possible US casualties in the strike
President Trump says there MAY be US casualties in the operation in Iran. “The lives of courageous American heroes may be lost and we may have casualties. That often happens in war.”
2 hours ago07:55 Astha Saxena
'Bombs will be dropping everywhere'
While addresing the world on his social media platform, Truth Social, the US President warned that "bombs will be dropping everywhere" as he continued talking about the attack on Iran.
He said: "The only forces, and all of the police, I say tonight, that you must lay down your weapons and have complete immunity, or, in the alternative, face certain death.
"So, lay down your arms, you will be treated fairly with total immunity, or you will face certain death. Finally, to the great proud people of Iran, I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand.
"They sheltered. Don't leave your home. It's very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations."
2 hours ago07:52 Astha Saxena
Office of Iran's Khamenei targeted in the strike
The office of Iran’s Supreme Leader in downtown Tehran was targeted in an Israeli attack on Saturday, reports The Caspian Post.
2 hours ago07:44 Astha Saxena
'We will raze their missile industry to the ground'
Issuing a grim warning, the US President said: "We sought repeatedly to make a deal. We tried."
He added that "we are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally ... obliterated."
3 hours ago07:41 Astha Saxena
'Not going to take any longer'
Donald Trump references the US embassy crisis from 1979 and 1981, where 66 hostages were held for 444 days.
He said: "It's been mass terror, and we're not going to take it any longer."
3 hours ago07:39 Astha Saxena
Iran gearing up to retaliate
Iran is preparing to retaliate after this morning's strikes, a Tehran official has told the Reuters news agency.
3 hours ago07:37 Astha Saxena
Trump confirms US involved in attack on Iran
US President Donald Trump has posted an eight-minute video on his social media platform, Truth Social and confirms that the US was involved in the attack on Iran, reports BBC.
He said Tehran's "menacing activities directly endanger the United States, our troops, our bases overseas, and our allies throughout the world".
"For 47 years," Trump adds, "the Iranian regime has chanted 'Death to America' and waged an unending campaign of bloodshed."
3 hours ago07:24 Tannur Anders
Israel calls attack 'pre-emptive'
Israel has called the strikes a "pre-emptive attack" against Iran.
In a statement this morning, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared a "special and permanent state of emergency" across Israel, the BBC reported.
3 hours ago07:22 Tannur Anders
Israeli airspace closed
Israel has closed its airspace to civilian flights, Israeli media reported.
3 hours ago07:19 Tannur Anders
Iranian airspace closed
It has been reported that Iran has closed its airspace.
3 hours ago07:15 Tannur Anders
US Embassy in Qatar implements 'shelter-in-place'
The US Embassy in Qatar has implemented a shelter-in-place for all personnel, the embassy wrote in a post on X.
It has recommend all Americans do the same until further notice.
Message for U.S. Citizens:
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar is implementing a shelter-in-place for all personnel. We recommend all Americans do the same until further notice.
Actions to Take:
- Find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of\u2026 pic.twitter.com/ENogjpfK5r
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3 hours ago07:09 Tannur Anders
US-Israeli joint airstrikes underway in Tehran
Officials have confirmed that US-Israeli joint airstrikes underway in Tehran, Iran, the New York Times reported.
3 hours ago07:04 Tannur Anders
Israel launches attack on Iran
Israel launched a daylight attack on Iran’s capital Tehran on Saturday, February 28.
A cloud of smoke has been reported rising from the city’s downtown.
The first apparent strike happened near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, The Associated Press reported.
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