Following U.S. and Israeli attacks in Iran, hundreds of passengers bound for the Middle East have been stranded at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. Since Saturday, 54 flights to destinations including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Italy have been canceled due to temporary airspace closures and security risks. Many travelers now face visa expiry and missed connections, with some unable to contact airlines or travel agencies for updates.

Civil Aviation and Tourism State Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat said the suspended flights would be rescheduled and passengers given sufficient time to travel. He added that the ministry, in coordination with other government bodies, is monitoring the situation to minimize passenger hardship. The Prime Minister is reportedly overseeing passenger welfare, including food and accommodation arrangements.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced that flights to all Middle Eastern destinations except Doha, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi will operate on schedule. US-Bangla Airlines resumed flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Muscat but temporarily suspended services to the UAE and Qatar until conditions improve.

A Bangladeshi national has been identified among those killed in a retaliatory Iranian missile strike in the United Arab Emirates. The deceased, Saleh Uddin alias Ahmad Ali, aged 48, was from Gaziteka village under Barlekha municipality in Moulvibazar. His family in Bangladesh confirmed his death on Sunday night, March 1, after receiving information from relatives in the UAE. Saleh was reportedly killed when an Iranian missile hit Ajman city amid escalating regional conflict following U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran.

According to family sources, Saleh had been living in Ajman for many years and worked as a water truck driver. On Saturday evening, while performing his regular duties, a missile struck the area, injuring several people. Saleh was taken to a local hospital where doctors declared him dead. His relatives in Bangladesh had heard unconfirmed reports of his death earlier but received confirmation the following day.

The incident highlights the growing regional tension that has extended its impact to expatriate communities in the Gulf region.

A missile fired from Iran struck West Jerusalem on March 2, 2026, injuring six people, according to reports cited by Al Jazeera. The attack triggered air raid sirens across the city, followed by several loud explosions. Israel’s military confirmed that missiles had been launched from Iran toward Israeli territory and stated that its defense systems were actively responding. Authorities instructed residents to remain in safe shelters.

Israel’s emergency ambulance service reported rescuing several injured individuals from the site, including a 50-year-old man in serious condition and five others with minor injuries who received initial treatment. Video footage published by Israeli media showed the missile hitting a roadway, leaving a large crater and severely damaging a nearby vehicle.

The incident marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, with Israel’s defense forces maintaining high alert and emergency services continuing operations in the affected area.

The US Department of Defense informed Congress that it found no clear evidence Iran had planned a preemptive strike against the United States before the recent joint US-Israel attack. According to a Reuters report, Pentagon officials told congressional staff in a closed-door meeting that Iran’s ballistic missile program and allied forces were viewed as immediate threats to US interests. However, they acknowledged that there was no specific intelligence indicating Tehran had planned to attack US forces in advance.

The report noted that officials from the Trump administration had previously claimed there were signs Iran might carry out a preemptive strike. The new Pentagon assessment has raised questions about the validity of those earlier claims.

The disclosure adds a new dimension to ongoing debates in Washington about the accuracy of intelligence assessments and the justification for military actions involving Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sent a letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN Security Council condemning the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint attack by the United States and Israel. In the letter, Araghchi described the assault as a violation of international law and called for accountability from the governments of both countries.

The letter urged the UN to fulfill its responsibilities under the UN Charter to maintain international peace and security. Iran requested that the organization take immediate, firm, and effective measures to ensure full accountability for what it termed a brutal act of terrorism.

The report also noted that the United States and its Gulf allies have described Iran’s recent actions as dangerous, reflecting heightened regional tensions following the incident.

At least 31 people were killed and 149 others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon, according to the country’s health ministry. The ministry reported that many of the injured were civilians and were being treated at various hospitals. Officials warned that the death toll could rise as several victims remain in critical condition.

Details about the exact targets and extent of the damage have not yet been fully clarified. Local sources said rescue operations are ongoing in the affected areas, where the security situation remains tense. The incident has drawn international concern, with calls for restraint from all parties to prevent further escalation.

The health ministry continues to monitor the situation as emergency teams work to assist those affected and assess the full impact of the attack.

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence confirmed that a suspected drone attack targeted an RAF base in Cyprus on Sunday night. The incident occurred at RAF Akrotiri, one of Britain’s key military installations on the island. Authorities reported no casualties from the attack and stated that security measures at the base remain at the highest level, with personnel responding immediately to the threat.

The attack came amid heightened regional instability following the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli airstrike. UK Defence Secretary John Healy said indiscriminate retaliatory attacks by Iran have increased risks for British troops and civilians across the Middle East. The Ministry of Defence emphasized its commitment to protecting its forces and maintaining operational readiness in the region.

The situation underscores growing security concerns for Western military assets in the eastern Mediterranean as tensions escalate between Iran and Western allies.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ongoing conflict and tense situation in the Middle East. Modi urged Netanyahu to bring an immediate end to the hostilities. The discussion was revealed in a post on social media platform X early Monday night, where Modi confirmed that the two leaders exchanged views on the current regional situation.

During the call, Modi conveyed India’s concern over recent developments and emphasized that the safety of civilians should remain the highest priority. He reiterated India’s position that the conflict must stop immediately. The conversation came as tensions escalated following Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran early Saturday, which caused explosions in several Iranian cities and reportedly killed senior figures including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The exchange between Modi and Netanyahu highlights India’s diplomatic engagement amid a volatile regional crisis involving multiple powers and ongoing military actions.

Israel’s Defense Forces claimed to have dropped more than 2,000 bombs on Iranian targets within 30 hours since the start of its offensive. According to the IDF, hundreds of Iranian military sites and installations have been attacked since Saturday. Israeli security officials said that over 700 air missions were conducted by the Israeli Air Force, targeting ballistic missile launchers, air defense systems, and command centers across Iran.

Israel also claimed to have destroyed the headquarters of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a claim echoed by the United States. In parallel, Israel launched strikes in Lebanon following a major rocket attack by Hezbollah on northern Israel. The Israeli military stated that it was hitting Hezbollah positions “across Lebanon” to prevent the group from posing a threat to the state of Israel.

Al Jazeera reported multiple explosions in Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, known as a Hezbollah stronghold, as Israeli warplanes continued heavy bombardment in the area.

Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced that 415 Afghan Taliban members were killed in military strikes across Afghanistan. According to his post on social media platform X, the attacks also left 580 people injured. The Pakistani military claimed to have destroyed 182 checkpoints and captured 31 others, along with 85 tanks, armed vehicles, and guns. The operations reportedly included airstrikes at 41 locations nationwide, with the Kharchar checkpoint near the Kurram sector among those destroyed.

Pakistan stated that the strikes were a strong and effective retaliatory campaign against what it described as unprovoked attacks by Afghan Taliban forces along the border. The announcement marks a significant escalation in cross-border hostilities between the two neighboring countries.

The scale of the operation and the high casualty figures suggest a deepening conflict dynamic along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier, though independent verification of the claims was not mentioned in the report.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that military operations in Iran will continue until all objectives are achieved. He made the statement in a recently released video, emphasizing that the campaign would not stop before its goals are met.

Trump acknowledged the likelihood of additional American casualties, calling it an unfortunate but necessary consequence. He described the ongoing campaign as the only viable path and vowed that the United States would avenge the deaths of its soldiers by delivering the most punitive strikes against terrorists who, he said, had launched a war against civilization.

The president urged Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and military police to surrender their weapons in exchange for full immunity, warning that refusal would lead to certain death. His remarks underscored a continuation of U.S. military pressure on Iran, with no indication of an immediate de-escalation.

Israel has instructed residents of more than 50 villages and towns in southern Lebanon to leave their homes and move at least 1,000 meters away to open areas. The warning stated that the evacuation was necessary for their safety and cautioned that anyone staying near Hezbollah members, facilities, or military equipment would be putting their lives at risk.

According to the report, Israel carried out attacks on Hezbollah targets across Lebanon, including in the capital Beirut, on Monday. The directive and strikes come amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in the region.

The situation underscores the growing security risks in southern Lebanon, where civilians are being urged to relocate as military operations intensify.

The United States and Israel have continued airstrikes on Iran for a third consecutive day, while Iran has responded with counterattacks. A Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that only one in four Americans support the US military action against Iran. The survey found that 27 percent of respondents backed the strikes, 43 percent opposed them, and 29 percent remained undecided.

Nearly half of Americans believe President Donald Trump is overly eager to use military force, according to the same poll. Even among Republicans, one in four share that view. The findings highlight a divided public opinion over the administration’s handling of the escalating conflict with Iran.

Following the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Trump claimed that Iran’s new leadership has expressed willingness to engage in talks with the United States, and he stated his own readiness to meet them.

At least 20 people were killed in an Israeli attack on Niloufar Square in Tehran, according to reports published on March 2, 2026. The strike damaged Gandhi Hospital and a police building in the Iranian capital. Al Jazeera reported explosions in both eastern and western Iran, raising fears that not only military headquarters but also civilian residential areas were being targeted.

Iran’s Mehr news agency said the death toll in the Niloufar Square attack exceeded 20, indicating the broad scope of the assault across the country. The attacks reportedly began in Tehran’s Pasteur area, where the offices of Iran’s Supreme Leader and President are located. An official also stated that a separate strike on a girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, killed 180 people.

The reports suggest a significant escalation in hostilities, with both political and civilian sites affected, though details on the broader military or diplomatic response were not provided in the source.

A suspected drone attack struck a British Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Cyprus late on Sunday, March 1, according to the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred at the RAF Akrotiri base around midnight local time. Initial reports indicated no casualties, and the armed forces were said to be preparing to respond to the attack.

In an official statement, the Ministry of Defence said that the safety of its forces in the region remains at the highest level and that defensive measures have been implemented from the base to protect personnel. The ministry did not provide details about the origin of the drone or the extent of any damage.

The report, published by the BBC on Monday, noted that the situation was being closely monitored as the UK military maintained readiness in response to the incident.