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.

Iran’s official news agency IRNA has confirmed the deaths of two senior figures, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Mohammad Pakpour and Defense Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani, following attacks by the United States and Israel. The confirmation was reported on Sunday by BBC Bangla.

Mohammad Pakpour had been appointed as IRGC Commander-in-Chief in June 2025 after his predecessor was killed during the 12-day Iran-Israel war. Before assuming that role, he led the IRGC’s ground forces for 16 years and previously commanded armored units during the Iran-Iraq war. After the conflict, he served as commander of the Najaf Ashraf 8th Division and the Ashura 31st Division. Shamkhani, who also served as a senior adviser to Iran’s supreme religious leader during the Iran-Iraq war, was among those sanctioned by the United States.

Both Pakpour and Shamkhani were under US sanctions at the time of their deaths, according to the report.

During a two-day visit to Israel, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed multiple agreements with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strengthen bilateral relations. In his address to the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, Modi expressed unwavering support for Israel and condemned the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack as barbaric, but avoided mentioning Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza or the humanitarian crisis there. Analysts said Modi’s position marks a clear departure from India’s traditional foreign policy on Palestine.

Modi highlighted India-Israel cooperation through the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the I2U2 group, which includes India, Israel, the UAE, and the United States. IMEC aims to connect India, the Middle East, and Europe through integrated transport networks, while I2U2 focuses on joint projects in energy, food security, and technology. Experts noted that these initiatives reflect India’s growing role in regional trade and strategic connectivity.

The visit occurred amid rising regional tensions, including Israel’s expansion in the occupied West Bank and U.S.-Iran friction. Netanyahu also proposed forming a new regional bloc including India, though no country has formally endorsed it.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced plans to launch what it described as a 'devastating attack' targeting US military bases and Israel. The declaration was made in an official statement, which said the operation would be the most destructive offensive in the history of Iran’s armed forces and would begin shortly.

The announcement came shortly after Iranian state television confirmed the death of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In an emotional broadcast, the presenter declared a 40-day period of national mourning. Earlier, US President Donald Trump had claimed that Khamenei died following attacks by the United States and Israel.

The IRGC’s statement and the leadership transition signal a period of heightened tension in the region, with Iran’s interim leadership council already naming a new commander for the Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Nearly 40 senior Iranian officials, including Defense Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Pakpour, were reportedly killed in joint attacks by the United States and Israel, according to CBS News citing intelligence and military sources. The report did not specify whether the officials died in a single strike or separate incidents.

The attacks also reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, plunging the country into mourning. The IRGC issued a statement expressing strong reaction to the killing. In response, the Iranian government declared seven days of public holiday and 40 days of national mourning.

The report did not provide further details about the nature or location of the attacks, leaving uncertainty about how and where the incidents occurred.

The United States and Israel jointly launched extensive airstrikes across at least 24 Iranian cities, including Tehran, on Saturday, following the collapse of nuclear negotiations in Geneva mediated by Oman. The attacks targeted both military and civilian sites, killing 201 people and injuring 747, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. The deadliest strike hit a girls’ school in Minab, where 85 people died. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian were reported safe, though Israel claimed several senior Iranian officials were killed.

In retaliation, Iran fired missiles at Israeli cities and US bases across the Middle East, causing damage in Iraq, Syria, and Gulf states. The escalation prompted regional airspace closures and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a global oil price surge. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strikes as necessary for national security, while Iran’s foreign minister called them illegal acts of aggression.

World leaders, including those from the UN, China, France, Turkey, and Russia, urged restraint and immediate ceasefire. Several Gulf nations condemned Iran’s counterattacks, warning of sovereignty violations and potential regional destabilization.

Reports from Iran indicate that a recent Israeli attack killed the daughter, son-in-law, and grandson of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The information was first shared by Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and later cited by Al Jazeera and Reuters. The incident reportedly occurred in Iran, though the exact location and timing were not specified.

The United States and Israel have claimed that Ayatollah Khamenei himself was also killed in the strike. U.S. President Donald Trump posted this claim on his Truth Social account. However, Iranian authorities have neither confirmed nor denied the reports. Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Mehr stated that the Supreme Leader remains steadfast and continues to lead on the battlefield.

The conflicting accounts highlight uncertainty over the situation in Iran, with no official confirmation yet from Tehran regarding the reported deaths or the broader implications of the attack.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, according to Iranian state media. The base has been used by US forces for decades. Iranian media also reported strikes on Iraq’s Al-Harir Air Base, another facility under US control. No immediate reports of casualties or damage were available.

The attacks followed a joint strike by the United States and Israel on Iran early Saturday, February 28. Tehran responded by targeting US military installations across the Middle East, including those in Israel and neighboring countries. Iranian state outlets described the operations as retaliatory actions following the earlier assault.

The situation marks a sharp escalation in regional tensions, with both US and Iranian forces engaging in direct hostilities across multiple territories. Further developments remain uncertain as no official statements on potential next steps were reported.

The death toll from an Israeli attack on a girls’ school in southern Iran has risen to 108, according to Iranian media reports cited by Al Jazeera. The strike occurred on Saturday in Minab, a city in Hormozgan province, where the school was operating at the time of the attack. The Minab prosecution office confirmed the updated casualty figure.

Reports indicate that 170 students were present at the school when the attack took place. Authorities fear the number of deaths could increase further as rescue and recovery efforts continue. The incident marks one of the deadliest reported attacks on a civilian educational facility in the region.

No additional details were provided in the report regarding the broader context or responses from Iranian or Israeli officials.

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, declared that Iran will target all United States and Israeli bases, facilities, and assets in self-defense. Speaking at the UN, he said Iran considers all enemy bases and installations in the region as legitimate military targets under the legal framework of self-defense. He emphasized that Iran will continue exercising its right to defend itself fully and without hesitation until all aggression ceases completely.

Iravani also stated that Iran remains firmly committed to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighboring countries. He further claimed that Israel has succeeded in drawing the United States into a battlefield confrontation with Iran. The remarks were reported by Al Jazeera.

The statement underscores heightened tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, with Tehran asserting its readiness to respond militarily under international self-defense provisions.

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior reported that eight people were injured in a missile attack, with one in critical condition. The ministry’s public relations chief, Abdullah Khalifa Al Muftah, stated on Saturday that a total of 66 missiles were fired at Qatar. Authorities also identified 114 pieces of metal debris scattered across the country. Additionally, an early-warning radar system was damaged after being struck by an Iranian drone.

Ibrahim Sultan Al Hashemi, head of public relations at Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned the repeated targeting of Qatar, calling Iran’s actions reckless and irresponsible. He said such behavior violated the principles of good neighborly relations.

Officials did not provide further details on the origin or timing of the attacks, and no information was released about potential responses or ongoing investigations.

Israeli military spokesperson Efi Defrin announced that seven senior Iranian officials were killed in a military operation conducted inside Iran on Saturday. The statement was broadcast on Israeli television, where Defrin detailed that the operation targeted high-ranking figures within Iran’s security and defense establishment.

According to the Israeli claim, the dead include Ali Shamkhani, former secretary of Iran’s National Security Council and a close adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Shamkhani had previously survived an attack at his Tehran residence in June 2025. The list also reportedly includes Iran’s Defense Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Pakpour.

The report did not include confirmation or reaction from Iranian authorities, and no independent verification of the Israeli claim was mentioned in the source.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in an Israeli attack. In a telephone interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump said his administration is confident that reports of Khamenei’s death are accurate. He added that available intelligence supports the claim and described Khamenei as responsible for widespread violence and destruction.

When asked about official confirmation, Trump said he had spoken with several people and that U.S. officials were quite certain of the information. He also claimed that most of Iran’s top policymakers are no longer in place. Earlier on Saturday morning, international media reported a major joint strike by Israel and the United States targeting Khamenei’s residence.

The New York Times later published satellite images showing the palace complex completely destroyed and reduced to rubble. The reports indicate a significant escalation in the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

A drone attack struck Kuwait International Airport amid ongoing regional conflict, causing minor damage to Terminal 1 and injuring several workers, according to the country’s Civil Aviation Authority. Among the injured was a Bangladeshi national employed as an airport cleaner by Wael Al Nasib Company. The incident occurred as authorities swiftly activated emergency protocols and declared the area safe after bringing the situation under control.

Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Counselor at the Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait, confirmed that one Bangladeshi worker was injured and that the embassy is closely monitoring his condition. Civil Aviation spokesperson Abdullah Al-Razi stated that the drone directly targeted the airport and that damage assessment and recovery operations are underway under heightened security measures.

Officials emphasized that the situation is fully under control and that the safety of passengers and staff remains the top priority. Further updates will be provided through official channels as the investigation continues.