Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln stationed in the Gulf region, according to Al Jazeera. In a statement published by local media, the IRGC said the carrier was hit by four ballistic missiles and warned that land and sea would become the graveyard of aggressors. The claim came shortly after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in US and Israeli airstrikes.

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Arabian Sea since late January. A US official, however, denied Iran’s claim, telling Al Jazeera that no Iranian missiles struck the carrier and that its operations remain unaffected. The official confirmed that the vessel continues its mission without interruption.

The conflicting statements highlight escalating tensions between Iran and the United States following recent attacks and leadership changes in Tehran.

Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Gulf region following strikes by the United States and Israel, resulting in three deaths, including one Bangladeshi, and 58 injuries in the United Arab Emirates, according to Emirati authorities. The victims reportedly included citizens of Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

The UAE Ministry of Defense stated that its defense systems detected 165 ballistic missiles, of which 152 were destroyed, along with two cruise missiles shot down. The ministry further reported identifying 541 Iranian drones, successfully intercepting and destroying 506 of them. The information was cited from Khaleej Times.

The incident marks a significant escalation in regional hostilities, with Iran’s actions described as direct retaliation for earlier U.S. and Israeli attacks. The situation underscores rising tensions across the Gulf, with multiple nations now reporting casualties and heightened defense responses.

Iran has raised a red flag over the Jamkaran Mosque in the holy city of Qom following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on Tehran. The flag, hoisted on Saturday, is described by Iranian media as a symbol of vengeance and a warning of severe retaliation against enemies at home and abroad.

According to state-run Press TV, the red flag represents the blood of the Islamic Revolution’s leader and the call for justice. Religious officials and clerics reportedly carried Khamenei’s portrait during the flag-raising ceremony. The gesture mirrors a similar event in January 2020, when Iran raised the same flag after the killing of Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in a US airstrike.

Reports indicate that the move reflects growing anger among Khamenei’s supporters and rising tensions across the Middle East. Following the attack, Iran launched strikes on US bases and fired missiles toward Israel, escalating regional hostilities.

Kuwait has been struck amid the ongoing conflict that erupted after a joint Israel–United States attack on Iran. According to Kuwait’s Ministry of Health, one person was killed and 32 others were injured in Iran’s counterattack. The ministry confirmed that all injured individuals were foreign nationals and were admitted to Al-Adan Hospital’s emergency department for immediate treatment.

Fifteen of the injured were later transferred to Jaber Hospital for specialized care, while the rest remain under observation at Al-Adan Hospital, where five emergency surgeries have been completed. Ministry spokesperson Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad stated that the injuries include chest, head, and abdominal trauma, as well as fractures and other serious wounds. All patients are being closely monitored under approved medical protocols.

The Health Ministry added that emergency and intensive care units remain on high alert, with coordination strengthened among healthcare departments to ensure rapid response and quality medical services during the ongoing crisis.

Bangladesh has strongly condemned the violation of sovereignty of several Middle Eastern countries, including Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Sunday, March 1, expressing the government’s concern following recent attacks in Iran and emphasizing the safety of Bangladeshi expatriates living in the region.

The statement warned that continued hostilities could severely endanger regional peace, stability, and the welfare of civilians. Bangladesh called on all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint, halt military actions, and return to diplomatic negotiations to resolve differences. The ministry expressed hope that peace, security, and stability would soon be restored in the region.

Although the statement listed seven countries whose sovereignty was violated, Iran was not included. The condemnation followed reports of a major military operation across Iran by Israel and the United States, which resulted in significant casualties, including senior Iranian figures.

The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office has issued a travel advisory urging British citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The advisory, announced through a post on social media platform X, specifies that only emergency travel should be undertaken to these Gulf countries.

The post further instructs British nationals currently residing in those countries to register their presence and seek shelter where possible. The advisory comes amid heightened regional tensions, though the statement itself does not specify the reasons behind the warning or any particular incidents prompting it.

The notice underscores the UK government’s caution toward the security environment in the Gulf region, advising citizens to remain alert and follow official updates from the Foreign Office.

Israel’s military has claimed that a recent airstrike killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei along with 30 senior Iranian officials. According to Israel’s Channel 12, the attack was carried out by the Israeli Air Force on Saturday and struck its long-time adversary within half a minute of launching the operation.

Israeli media reported that political and security officials described the strike as the beginning of a broader campaign expected to last several days. Reports highlighted extensive coordination between Israeli and U.S. military forces and the precision of shared intelligence. Defense analyst Yoav Limor warned that differences could soon emerge between the two allies, noting Israel’s readiness for a prolonged conflict. Veteran journalist Nahum Barnea commented that while the war may be a matter of choice for the United States, it is one of necessity for Israel.

Despite strong backing from U.S. President Trump, some Israeli commentators cautioned about potential shifts in American public opinion regarding the conflict.

Hundreds of Iraqis attempted to storm the US Embassy located in Baghdad’s Green Zone on Saturday following reports of the death of Iran’s supreme leader. According to a source quoted by AFP, the attempt had so far failed, but protesters continued trying to enter the heavily fortified area. Demonstrators carried flags of Iran-aligned armed groups and threw stones at security forces, who responded with tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Local Iraqi media also reported protests erupting in southern provinces. Several Iran-backed armed groups announced they would not remain neutral and vowed to defend the Islamic Republic. Kataib Hezbollah declared plans to attack US bases after two of its members were killed in an airstrike in southern Iraq. Additionally, explosions were reported near Erbil Airport, where US forces are stationed.

The situation reflects heightened regional tension following the reported death of Iran’s top leader and retaliatory threats from Iran-aligned militias across Iraq.

China on Sunday denounced the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli attacks on Tehran a day earlier. The Chinese Foreign Ministry described the killing as a grave violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security, issuing its statement on the social media platform X. It said the attack trampled on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and basic norms of international relations, adding that China firmly opposed and strongly condemned the act.

The ministry reiterated its call for an immediate end to military operations in the Middle East and urged a joint effort to maintain peace and stability both in the region and globally. Tehran announced Khamenei’s death early Sunday, declaring 40 days of public mourning across the country. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said he was killed at his office early Saturday and described his death as the beginning of a great uprising against the tyrants of the world.

US President Donald Trump had earlier written on his social media platform that Khamenei was dead, ahead of Tehran’s confirmation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed deep condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to Russia’s state news agency TASS, Putin issued a statement on Sunday describing the killing, which reportedly occurred in a joint US-Israel attack, as a brutal act and a severe breach of international law and moral principles.

Putin emphasized that Ayatollah Khamenei would be remembered in Russia as an outstanding statesman who made significant personal contributions to strengthening relations between Russia and Iran. The statement reflects Moscow’s strong condemnation of the incident and its solidarity with Tehran in the aftermath of the attack.

The report also noted that the strike resulted in the deaths of 30 senior Iranian officials, according to Israeli claims, and that Iran’s intelligence police chief was among those killed. The situation has heightened regional tensions and drawn international attention to the implications of the attack.

North Korea has condemned the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, describing them as an 'illegal act of aggression' and a violation of a sovereign nation's rights. The statement was issued by a spokesperson for North Korea’s Foreign Ministry and reported by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), citing Al Jazeera.

According to the KCNA report, the spokesperson said that US involvement in the attacks was 'within expectations' and reflected what was described as the United States’ 'hegemonic and gangster-like' nature. The statement further asserted that the aggressive war initiated by the US and Israel was unacceptable under any circumstances.

North Korea called on all parties to respect international law and the United Nations Charter, urging them to refrain from actions that could escalate regional tensions, according to the KCNA report.

Iran’s senior security official Ali Larijani has issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel, declaring that both nations will face a level of force they have never experienced before. In a message posted on social media platform X, Larijani claimed that Iran had already launched missiles toward the US and Israel, which successfully hit their targets. He added that Iran would deliver an even stronger blow soon.

The warning came shortly after a statement from US President Donald Trump, who cautioned Iran against launching further attacks. Trump wrote that if Iran carried out its threat, the United States would respond with unprecedented force. The exchange of threats between Tehran and Washington has heightened concerns across the Middle East.

Analysts cited in the report said the escalating rhetoric between the two countries has intensified regional tensions, with global attention now focused on how the situation might evolve in the coming days.

An Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential area in central Tel Aviv on Saturday, killing one woman, according to BBC reports. The incident marks the first reported Israeli death in the ongoing conflict following joint Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran. Bulldozers were deployed to clear debris from the destroyed apartment building, while witnesses described seeing explosions overhead as Israeli interceptors attempted to counter incoming missiles.

BBC correspondents reported that Israel’s air defense system intercepted most of the Iranian missiles, but several managed to penetrate the defenses, particularly during heavy barrages. The attack damaged at least 40 buildings in Tel Aviv, and around 300 residents were relocated to three hotels, Israeli media said.

The missile strike came amid continued Iranian retaliation for earlier Israeli and U.S. operations, signaling an escalation in hostilities between the two nations.

Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Michael Mulroy has said that Iran will not submit to Washington even after the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli attack. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Mulroy described the incident, following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as a second attempt by the United States to overthrow another country's government, though he noted that Iran’s situation differs significantly from Venezuela’s.

Mulroy explained that while Maduro managed to maintain control despite weak allies, Iran’s power structure is more complex, involving the military, the IRGC, and intelligence agencies. He warned that Iran’s recent statements suggest worsening tensions that could push the region toward full-scale war, affecting not only the United States but also Gulf nations.

He added that Iran possesses drones capable of striking buildings in Dubai and Bahrain and has supplied such drones to Russia for years. Although these drones can be shot down, Mulroy noted that they have previously bypassed security systems to hit targets.

An oil tanker flying the Palau flag, named 'Skylight', was attacked about five nautical miles off Musandam, Oman, according to the country's maritime security center. The incident left four people injured, while all 20 crew members were safely rescued. No further details about the nature or source of the attack were immediately available.

The attack occurred shortly after two drone strikes targeted Oman’s Duqm port, injuring a foreign worker. The report noted that this latest incident follows a series of attacks across several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Jordan, which Iran had previously acknowledged.

Authorities have not yet provided additional information on the attackers or the extent of the damage, leaving the situation under investigation.