US, Israel Attack Iran Live Updates, Iran retaliates, Middle East Under Fire

Live Updates: US and Israel jointly Massive attack on Iran, Iran retaliates, Uae, Qatar, Behrain, Sauia Under Fire too

The United States and Israel jointly launched attacks on Iran, firing missiles at multiple cities including Tehran.

According to Iranian media, explosions were heard in the capital, Tehran, where missiles struck northern areas of the city. Reports also said one explosion was heard in eastern Tehran, followed by two more in northern districts, describing the assault as a coordinated U.S.–Israeli attack.

Foreign news agencies reported that Israel targeted Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport. Explosions were also reported in Sistan, Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah, Lorestan, and Tabriz.

Iranian media stated that seven missiles landed near the Iranian Presidential Palace and close to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s compound. There are also reports of several civilians being injured in the attacks.

According to foreign media, a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was angered by the failure to reach a deal with Iran over uranium enrichment. U.S. attacks on Iran are reportedly continuing from both air and sea.  

Iran launches missile strike on U.S. base in Bahrain

Explosions were heard in Manama, Bahrain, and warning sirens were activated nationwide. Authorities urged residents to seek shelter.

Iranian media reported that a U.S. naval base in the Juffair area was targeted, with smoke seen rising from the site. Bahrain confirmed that the headquarters of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet was hit in the missile attack.

Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base in Bahrain

According to foreign news agencies, explosions were heard in Manama, the capital of Bahrain, and warning sirens were sounded across the country.

Bahrain’s Interior Ministry urged residents to immediately move to the nearest safe location.

Iranian media reported that a U.S. base in Bahrain was targeted in a missile strike, with smoke seen rising from the Juffair area, where the American naval base is located.  

Powerful explosions reported at U.S. Al Udeid base in Qatar

Loud explosions were heard at the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, with emergency sirens sounding near the facility.

Authorities advised residents to stay away from military sites and issued mobile phone alerts urging people to seek safe shelter.

According to a foreign news agency citing an official, Qatar’s missile defense system intercepted and thwarted an Iranian missile attack.

Houthis attack Israel and ships in regional waters

Yemeni Houthis have launched attacks on Israel and maritime vessels.

According to Arab media, loud explosions were also heard in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Kuwait.

Reports say Kuwaiti forces intercepted and destroyed Iranian missiles in the air, with war sirens sounding across various areas of Kuwait.

Iran says armed forces ‘fully prepared’ to make ‘aggressors regret their actions’

“The renewed military aggression by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran constitutes a violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. The Islamic Republic of Iran considers this aggression a clear breach of international peace and security and emphasises that it reserves its legitimate right to respond decisively,” the ministry said in a statement.

“The Iranian nation has always demonstrated patience and restraint to prevent escalation and preserve regional stability,” it read, adding that the armed forces stand “fully prepared to defend the country and will make aggressors regret their actions”.

Israeli army conducting ‘broad strike’ on western Iran

The Israeli army has issued a statement saying it is “conducting a broad strike on a number of military targets belonging to the Iranian regime in western Iran”.

New explosion heard in Manama, Bahrain

The AFP news agency is reporting a new loud explosion after a US base in Bahrain’s capital came under a missile attack as Iran retaliates for US and Israeli strikes.

Multiple explosions heard in Qatar

Multiple loud explosions heard in Doha, Qatar, shortly after the country’s defence ministry said all missiles launched from Iran were intercepted.

Explosions reported in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

AFP news agency is reporting explosions in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh as well.

Explosions heard in Urmia, western Iran

Explosions have been reported in Urmia, in the western part of Iran, shortly after the Israeli army said it was launching attacks on the area.

An Israeli military spokesperson issued evacuation warnings for all residents near military installations in Iran.

More explosions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

We are getting multiple reports of explosions taking place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

This is in addition to an earlier attack on Abu Dhabi where the air space has been closed already.

Iran confirms targeted sites in Gulf region

Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, Al-Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, and the fifth US base in Bahrain have been targeted by Iranian missile attacks, according to Iran’s Fars news agency.

Turkish Airlines has canceled flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Jordan until March 2.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council slams ‘brutal air operation’

“This occurred once again during negotiations, and the enemy imagines that the resilient Iranian nation will surrender to their petty demands through these cowardly actions,” it said in a statement.

Qatar Airways has suspended all flights due to closure of Qatari airspace.

Iran Foreign Minister vows to target all U.S. military bases in the region

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Iraqi counterpart that Iran will continue its defense and, in retaliation, target all U.S. military bases in the region.

Meanwhile, the head of Iran’s National Security Commission warned Israel that Tehran has given a warning, and what happens next will be beyond Israel’s control.

In response to attacks by the U.S. and Israel, Iran struck Israeli targets. Arab media report that Iranian missiles targeted U.S. military bases in Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.  

UAE says it reserves ‘full right’ to respond to Iranian attack

“The ministry condemned this attack in the strongest terms, stressing the state’s categorical rejection of targeting civilian objects, facilities and national institutions, and emphasising that such acts represent a dangerous escalation and a cowardly act that threatens the security and safety of civilians and undermines stability,” it said.

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry blames Iran government for attacks

“The cause of the current ⁠events is precisely ⁠the violence and impunity of the Iranian regime, ⁠in particular the killings and ⁠repression of ⁠peaceful protesters, which have become particularly widespread in recent ‌months,” the Foreign Ministry said in a ‌statement.

UK says Iran ‘must never be allowed’ nuclear weapons

The UK reiterates that Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, as the Foreign Office calls for British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE to immediately shelter.

Iranian missiles target Israel again, efforts under way to intercept: Army

“A short while ago, sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,” it said. “At this time, the Israeli Air Force is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat.”

“The defense is not hermetic, and therefore it is essential that the public continue to adhere to the Home Front Command’s guidelines. The public is requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command,” the alert said.

Which airlines have cancelled flights to the region?

Air France

Air India

British Airways

Iberia Express

Indigo

Japan Airlines

LOT Airlines

Lufthansa

Norwegian Air

Turkish Airlines

Virgin Atlantic

Qatar Airways

Air Algerie

Scandavian Airlines

Wizz Air 

Iran’s National Security Council tells residents to leave Tehran

Iran’s National Security Council has advised residents to leave the capital Tehran.

Because of the situation, “you should, as far as possible and while maintaining calm, travel to other places and cities if you are able”, the country’s security body said in a statement. 

‘Dozens of drones’ launched towards Israel: Iran army

Iran’s army says a wave of attack drones has been launched towards Israel, according to the Tasnim news agency.

The military statement cited by the agency said it was the first large drone offensive carried out from Iran against Israel.

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