Israel and the United States carried out a coordinated strike against Iran, escalating tensions across the Middle East and dealing a significant blow to already fragile efforts to resolve Tehran’s long-standing nuclear standoff with Western nations through diplomacy.
[13:48]-Iran says it has launched missiles and drones towards Israel
- By Web Desk
- Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced the resumption of attacks in the Red Sea.
- Sirens sounded at the U.S. naval base in Bahrain, according to foreign media reports.
- Iran conducted drone attacks on Israel following recent missile strikes.
[13:40]-New explosions heard in Iran
- By Al-Jazeera
- Iran’s Tasnim news agency has reported that “two or more” explosions had been heard in Tehran.
- The IRNA news agency also reported explosions were heard in the western and southern areas of Ilam city.
- Moreover, air defence confrontations with “hostile targets” were continuing in the city centre and other parts of Tehran, Tasnim added.
[13:31]-Netanyahu says attack was to remove ‘existential threat’
By Reuters:
- Action was taken to remove “existential threat” posed by Iran, Netanyahu
- Iran must not be allowed to have nuclear weapons, Israel’s Prime Minister
- Operation will create the conditions for the Iranian people to “take their fate into their own hands”, Benjamin Netanyahu
[13:25]-Explosions rock northern Israel
By Al-Jazeera
- Explosions shook northern Israel as its forces worked to shoot down incoming Iranian missiles.
- The blasts came shortly after the Israeli military announced it would deploy air defenses against Iranian fire.
- There was no immediate word on any damage or casualties from the ongoing attack.
[13:19]-US Embassy in Qatar issues ‘shelter-in-place’ advisor
By Al-Jazeera
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… pic.twitter.com/ENogjpfK5r
— U.S. Embassy in Qatar (@USEmbassyDoha) February 28, 2026
[13:01]-Iran has begun launching attacks on Israel.
By Web Desk
- Iran fired 30 missiles at Israel, Iranian media reports.
- Sirens start sounding in Israel, Iranian media reports.
- Instructions from Israel for people to go into shelters, Iranian media
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Israel continues efforts to intercept Iranian missiles over Damascus, State TV
[12:57]-Israeli official says joint attack date was decided weeks ago
By Reuters:
- The Israeli operation against Iran on Saturday was coordinated with the U.S., an Israeli defence official told Reuters.
- The operation was planned for months and the launch date was decided weeks ago, the official added.
[12:56]-No official statement from Iranian gov’t over attack
By Al-Jazeera
- No Official Statement Yet from Iran; Multiple Lines Reported by Fars News Agency
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Iranian Government Silent So Far, Fars News Agency Publishes Extensive Coverage
[12:47]-Iranian news agencies, including IRNA, facing cyberattack
By Al-Jazeera
- Iran’s Tasnim news agency has reported that Iranian news websites, including the Iranian state news agency IRNA, are facing cyber attacks.
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So far, IRNA’s telegram account is still functioning.
