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.
[17:27]-Dubai airport suspends all flight operations
By Al Jazeera:
- Dubai airport has suspended all flight operations until further notice.
[17:06]-‘Dozens of drones’ launched towards Israel: Iran army
Iran’s military has announced that a “wave of attack drones” has been sent toward Israel, according to the Tasnim news agency. The statement, cited by the agency, described it as the first major drone offensive launched from Iran targeting Israel.
[16:02]-Pakistan calls for immediate de-escalation
DPM Dar received a phone call from Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi. The two leaders discussed the changing situation in Iran and the wider region.
Ishaq Dar strongly condemned the unprovoked attacks against Iran and called for immediate steps to prevent further escalation.
He emphasized that diplomatic efforts should be resumed immediately to achieve a peaceful and negotiated resolution to the crisis.
[15:54]-Explosion reported in northwest Iran
By Al Jazeera:
- Iran’s IRNA news agency is reporting an explosion in Zanjan, northwest Iran.
[15:37]-New wave of blasts heard in Doha and Abu Dhabi
By Reuters:
- A new wave of several booms was heard in Doha and several new explosions were also heard in Abu Dhabi near the city’s main airport.
[15:22]-A 9-storey building in Tel Aviv was also targeted by Iran
By Web Desk:
- At least one man injured after nine-storey building hit in northern Israel.
[15:16]-Air India suspends Middle East flights
By Al Jazeera
- Air India has suspended all flights to the Middle East due to the ongoing situation.
[14:58]-One killed in Abu Dhabi from Iranian missile attack
By Web Desk:
- At least one person has died in Abu Dhabi, by Iranian ballistic missiles.
[14:51]-Qatar Airways suspending flights
By Al Jazeera:
- Qatar Airways has suspended all flights due to closure of Qatari airspace.
[14:50]-Turkish Airlines cancels flights to multiple destinations
By Web Desk:
- Turkish Airlines has suspended flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Jordan through March 2.
[14:45]-Explosions reported in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
By Al Jazeera:
AFP news agency is reporting explosions in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh as well.
[14:38]-Two more explosions heard in Doha
By Al Jazeera:
- Two loud explosions were heard in Doha, Qatar
[14:32]-Explosions heard in Qatar’s capital Doha
By Al Jazeera:
- Explosions have now been heard in Qatar’s capital Doha.
- This comes after Qatar’s Defence Ministry said missiles targeting the country were intercepted.
[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.
