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.

Israel’s air force claimed on Saturday that it carried out more than 1,200 bombings in Iran during a joint operation with the United States. Among the targeted sites was a primary girls’ school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, where at least 148 people were reported killed and many others injured.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that many innocent children were killed in the school attack and vowed that Iran would respond. Iranian authorities confirmed the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Armed Forces Chief Abdul Rahim Mousavi, Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, Khamenei’s security adviser Ali Shamkhani, and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief Mohammad Pakpour.

The report also noted that Israel claimed 30 senior Iranian officials were killed in the strikes. The incident has drawn international attention, with Russian President Vladimir Putin calling Khamenei’s killing a grave violation of international law.

Iraq has declared three days of national mourning following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The announcement was made by government spokesperson Bassem Al-Awadi, according to the Iraqi News Agency. He expressed condolences to the Iranian people and the wider Islamic community, describing the incident as a moment of deep sorrow and grief.

Al-Awadi stated that Khamenei was killed through an act of open aggression that violated humanitarian and moral principles. He added that the killing represented a clear breach of international law. The Iraqi government’s declaration of mourning underscores the close political and religious ties between Iraq and Iran, as well as Baghdad’s condemnation of the attack.

The report also referenced related developments, including claims that 30 senior Iranian officials were killed in the same attack and international reactions labeling the incident a serious violation of international law.

Protests have spread across Iran following reports that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint U.S. and Israeli military strike. On Sunday, thousands of people gathered at Tehran’s Revolution Square and in front of Tehran University, while large crowds also took to the streets in other Iranian cities. Demonstrators carried Iranian flags and chanted slogans against the United States and Israel.

In the holy city of Qom, hundreds assembled at the shrine of Hazrat Masumeh to condemn the attack. The flag atop the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad was draped in mourning colors. Beyond Iran, gatherings were also reported in Baghdad, Karbala, and Kashmir. According to Israeli claims cited in the report, 30 senior Iranian officials were killed in the strike.

The incident has triggered widespread outrage and mourning, with visible signs of grief and anger across multiple cities, reflecting the scale of the shock following the reported death of Iran’s top leader.

Iran launched a large-scale attack on Sunday, firing 137 missiles and 209 drones toward the United Arab Emirates as part of what was described as its sixth wave of strikes across several Middle Eastern capitals and major cities. The UAE Ministry of Defense confirmed the attacks, reporting that Abu Dhabi International Airport was among the targets. Authorities said one person was killed and seven others were injured in the incident.

CNN correspondents based in Dubai reported hearing three loud explosions around 8:15 a.m. local time. After a drone or missile was intercepted over the Business Bay area, debris reportedly fell on Dubai’s main commercial port, Jebel Ali, sparking a fire. Local authorities confirmed that smoke was seen rising from the site following the incident.

The report did not include further details on the extent of the damage or any official responses beyond the UAE confirmation.

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Abdolrahim Mousavi, and Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh were killed in a joint missile attack by the United States and Israel, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency. The strike occurred on Sunday morning local time, following earlier attacks on Saturday that targeted senior Iranian defense officials.

Reports from Iranian television stated that Mousavi and several senior commanders were killed during a defense council meeting. The list of casualties also included Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Major General Mohammad Pakpour and Supreme Defense Council chairman Ali Shamkhani. The attacks reportedly destroyed multiple defense facilities.

Earlier, Iranian media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a separate strike on his palace, which was completely destroyed. His daughter, son-in-law, and grandson were also reported killed. The developments have drawn international reactions, with Russia and North Korea condemning the strikes as violations of international law and acts of aggression.

A total of 54 flights from Dhaka to various Middle Eastern destinations were canceled between Saturday and Sunday noon, according to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Executive Director Group Captain S M Raqib Samad. The cancellations were prompted by temporary airspace closures and heightened security risks following U.S.-Israel attacks in Iran, leaving many passengers stranded and uncertain about their travel plans.

Airport officials said that several Middle Eastern countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, had temporarily closed their airspace in response to the situation in Iran. As a result, flights from Dhaka to these destinations were suspended. However, Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced that two previously canceled flights to Madinah and Jeddah would now depart on Sunday afternoon and evening, respectively.

US-Bangla Airlines stated that its flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Muscat would operate as scheduled, while services to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Doha remain suspended until conditions improve. The airline advised passengers to arrive at the airport four hours before departure.

At least nine people were killed and several others injured during violent protests near the United States Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, following reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Verified videos showed demonstrators breaking windows and setting parts of the area on fire. Police and paramilitary forces used batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd.

According to the Edhi Rescue Service, six of the deaths occurred during the police operation to control the situation. The unrest erupted shortly after news of Khamenei’s death spread, triggering anger among protesters near the consulate.

Authorities were working to restore order in the area as tensions remained high following the incident.

A joint attack by the United States and Israel on a primary girls’ school in Minab, a southern city in Iran, has left at least 148 people dead and 95 others injured. The assault took place on Saturday, and officials reported that the number of casualties has continued to rise since the incident. At the time of the attack, 170 students were present at the school.

Following the strike, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran against launching any retaliatory attacks. His statement came after Iran vowed severe revenge for the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said that it would be better for Iran not to retaliate, warning that any response would be met with unprecedented force.

The attack and subsequent statements have drawn international attention, with North Korea labeling the strike as an “illegal aggression,” and Russian President Vladimir Putin describing Khamenei’s killing as a grave violation of international law.

The United States and Israel began attacks in Iran on Saturday, resulting in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The US Central Command released video footage showing warplanes taking off from naval vessels and destroyers launching missiles toward Iranian military targets. The footage, shared on social media platform X, depicted intense strikes carried out by US forces.

Following the attacks, US President Donald Trump warned Iran against launching retaliatory strikes. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated that Iran should avoid counterattacks, warning of unprecedented force if it did. The Iranian leadership had earlier vowed to take strong revenge after Khamenei’s death.

International reactions followed, with Russian President Vladimir Putin calling Khamenei’s killing a severe violation of international law, while North Korea described the assault on Iran as an “illegal aggression.”

Authorities at Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport have canceled a total of ten flights to and from the Middle East. The decision was announced on Sunday morning, March 1, 2026, in response to the ongoing war situation in the region. Airport public relations officer Engineer Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil confirmed that seven arrival and three departure flights were suspended.

The cancellations follow an earlier decision on Saturday to suspend six Middle East flights after the outbreak of war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The affected flights included services operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, Air Arabia, and Salam Air, connecting Chattogram with Dubai, Sharjah, Doha, and Muscat. Departure times for these flights had been scheduled between the afternoon and evening.

Officials stated that the cancellations were made considering passenger safety and the uncertain security situation in the Middle East. No information was provided on when regular flight operations might resume.

The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment of Bangladesh has opened a 24-hour hotline for Bangladeshi citizens living in the Middle East amid the ongoing war situation in the region. The announcement was made on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Expatriates facing any difficulties can contact the ministry’s call center at +880 96 10 10 20 30 for assistance. The ministry stated that the hotline will remain open day and night to provide all possible support to affected Bangladeshis.

The initiative aims to ensure that Bangladeshi nationals residing in conflict-affected areas can quickly reach government support services. The ministry emphasized its readiness to assist expatriates in any emergency related to the current instability in the Middle East.

The move reflects Bangladesh’s effort to maintain communication and safety measures for its citizens abroad during regional crises, particularly in areas experiencing armed conflict.

Explosions were reported this morning in Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv, according to local sources. Residents in Doha said at least 11 blasts occurred, while several loud explosions were also heard in Dubai. The incidents follow recent Iranian attacks that injured eight more people in Qatar, raising the total number of wounded there to 16. Limited damage has been reported in several areas of the country.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that it carried out strikes on Israel’s Tel Nof airbase, the Israeli army’s command headquarters in Tel Aviv’s Hakirya district, and a major defense industry complex in the same city. Air raid sirens were heard across Israel as authorities warned citizens of possible incoming attacks.

Reports from Tel Aviv confirmed multiple explosions as Israel deployed its advanced air defense systems in an effort to intercept the Iranian strikes.

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran not to launch retaliatory strikes following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said it would be better for Iran not to respond, warning that any counterattack would be met with unprecedented force.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had launched missile and drone strikes on 27 US bases across the Middle East, as well as on Israeli military and defense sites. According to Iranian state media, the attacks were part of a sixth wave of operations aimed at avenging US and Israeli bombings.

The IRGC stated that the strikes targeted US and Israeli positions including the Nevatim Air Base, the Israeli army’s command headquarters in Tel Aviv’s Hakirya district, and a major defense industry complex in the same city.