Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council and a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, has claimed that the United States used nuclear negotiations with Iran as a cover for preparing a military operation. His remarks were reported on February 28, 2026, by the outlet Amar Desh, citing Al Jazeera as the source.

Medvedev stated that the so-called peacemaker had once again revealed its true face, arguing that all discussions with Iran were merely a strategy to conceal an impending operation. He added that there was no real intention from any side to reach genuine agreement, and that no one had any doubts about the underlying motives.

The comments come amid heightened regional tensions, including reports of Iranian missile and drone attacks toward Israel and the killing of Iran’s defense minister in an Israeli strike, as referenced in related news items from the same source.

Iran carried out missile and drone strikes on several US military bases across the Middle East following attacks by Israel and the United States. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the retaliatory action, targeting bases in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, Qatar’s Al-Udeid, Kuwait’s Al-Salem, the UAE’s Al-Dhafra, and Bahrain. According to Fars News Agency, one person was killed in Abu Dhabi. Explosions were reported in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi, while Bahrain confirmed a strike on a US Navy Fifth Fleet facility.

The United Arab Emirates condemned the attack as a violation of national sovereignty and international law, asserting its right to respond. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry issued emergency alerts and instructed citizens to move to safe locations. Qatar reported intercepting two Iranian missiles, and Kuwait activated warning sirens. The United States had recently withdrawn hundreds of troops from its bases in Qatar and Bahrain amid rising tensions with Iran.

The United States maintains military installations in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries, hosting tens of thousands of personnel and extensive defense infrastructure, including air and naval assets.

Saudi Arabia has condemned Iran’s attacks on Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and Kuwait, describing them as direct violations of the sovereignty of those nations and contrary to fundamental principles of international law. Riyadh warned that continued breaches of state sovereignty could lead to serious consequences.

According to the report, Iran launched strikes on Gulf countries hosting U.S. bases after the United States and Israel carried out attacks on Saturday. The Saudi statement came amid heightened regional tensions following these exchanges.

The condemnation underscores Saudi Arabia’s stance on protecting regional sovereignty and adherence to international law, as the situation in the Gulf remains volatile following the recent military actions.

British politician Baroness Saeeda Warsi has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump have become uncontrollable following a joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iran. In a post on social media platform X, Warsi described the assault as a clear sign of their loss of restraint, noting that it occurred just as Oman announced progress in Iran-U.S. nuclear talks.

According to the report, the attack took place on Saturday, targeting multiple Iranian facilities. During the strikes, President Trump called for regime change in Iran, only hours after Oman's foreign minister had declared progress in nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington. An Iranian source told Middle East Eye that the attack was preplanned and that the talks were merely a cover. Israeli media, citing a security source, reported that the operation had been prepared for months.

The incident has drawn regional attention, with reports mentioning reactions from Russia and several Middle Eastern countries condemning the assault.

At least 86 students were killed in an Israeli attack on a girls’ school in Minab, a city in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province, according to Al Jazeera. The incident occurred on Saturday when three missiles struck the primary school, leaving many others injured. Iran’s Ministry of Education spokesperson Ali Farhadi confirmed the attack and the rising number of casualties.

The report added that the strike was part of a broader wave of assaults carried out by the United States and Israel across Iran earlier that morning. Tehran later launched retaliatory attacks in response. The Iranian government has also sent a letter to the United Nations urging action against the aggression.

The situation remains tense as Iran continues to assess the damage and casualties from the coordinated attacks, while international attention focuses on the escalating conflict in the region.

Iran has sent a letter to the United Nations Security Council and Secretary-General António Guterres, calling for an emergency meeting to address what it described as 'aggressive actions' by the United States and Israel. The letter, reported by Al Jazeera, urged the UN to fulfill its responsibility to maintain international peace and to convene the Security Council without delay to respond to these incidents.

In the letter, Iran asserted that the actions of the United States and Israel pose a 'real and serious threat' to international peace and security. Tehran called for immediate and necessary measures to stop what it termed illegal use of force and to ensure accountability for those responsible. It also urged all UN member states to condemn the aggression and take urgent, coordinated steps to counter it.

According to Iran, the current situation represents an 'unprecedented threat' to both regional and global stability, underscoring the need for swift international intervention.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that a few Iranian commanders were feared killed in an Israeli attack. He emphasized that most Iranian officials remain safe and alive but did not provide further details. Araghchi also stated that Iran possesses weapons capable of reaching the United States and warned that Tehran would respond firmly if the attacks continue.

He added that the extent of damage to Iran’s missile bases has not yet been confirmed. Araghchi noted that Iran has been in discussions with Russia’s foreign minister and is also engaging diplomatically with regional countries including Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.

The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions following Israeli strikes and ongoing diplomatic efforts by Iran to address the situation through international and regional channels.

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit announced that Bangladesh’s education system will undergo major changes. From class four, sports will become compulsory for all students, and a third language will be introduced alongside Bangla and English. He also stated that students unable to pursue higher education will have access to technical training to help them secure employment at home and abroad. Additionally, the government plans to make education free for girls up to the undergraduate level.

Amit made these remarks on Saturday evening in Jessore at an event organized by the Bangladesh Journalists Welfare Trust, where scholarships were awarded to meritorious children of journalists and financial aid was given to underprivileged journalists. He emphasized that the newly elected democratic government is committed to fulfilling public expectations following the fall of a fascist regime and urged journalists to engage in constructive criticism based on facts.

The event was attended by the Trust’s Managing Director Muhammad Abdullah, Jessore Deputy Commissioner Md Asheq Hasan, and local journalists. Financial assistance totaling 2.7 million taka was distributed among journalists from Jessore, Magura, Kushtia, and Chuadanga.

A new missile attack has been reported in Doha, the capital of Qatar, according to local media on February 28, 2026. This marks another incident following a previous strike on Saturday. The earlier attack had prompted a response from Qatar’s defense ministry, which stated that several missiles were intercepted before reaching their targets.

The defense ministry previously indicated that the missiles appeared to be aimed at Al Udeid Air Base, the region’s largest American military installation. The interior ministry had confirmed that no damage occurred during that earlier assault. The latest report did not specify the extent of the new attack or whether any casualties or damage were recorded.

Further details about the origin of the missiles or the parties responsible were not disclosed in the available information.

China’s Foreign Ministry has expressed deep concern following joint attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran on Saturday. The ministry called for an immediate ceasefire, warning that the strikes have plunged the Middle East into a new conflict. The statement emphasized that Iran’s national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity must be respected.

Beijing urged all parties to avoid further escalation and return to dialogue, stressing that the ongoing conflict poses a serious threat to regional stability. The ministry underscored the need for diplomatic efforts to calm the situation and prevent further deterioration.

The appeal comes amid reports of rising casualties in Iran, including deaths from strikes on schools and other locations, highlighting the growing humanitarian and security risks in the region.

A delegation representing Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the outgoing Chief Adviser of the interim government, for a courtesy visit. The meeting took place on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Dr. Yunus’s residence, ‘Jamuna,’ located on Minto Road in Dhaka.

The three-member delegation was led by Brigadier General Dr. A.K.M. Shamsul Islam, the Prime Minister’s Defense Adviser. Also present at the meeting were the Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary A.B.M. Abdus Sattar and Military Secretary Major General Abul Hasnat Mohammad Tariq. The discussion was described as a formal courtesy meeting between the new administration’s representatives and the departing interim government head.

No further details of the meeting’s agenda or outcomes were disclosed in the report.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain announced that efforts have begun to free the health sector from syndicates and corruption, assuring that the public will soon see positive results. He also stated that the administration has been instructed to take necessary measures to build a country free from drugs, gambling, and terrorism. The minister made these remarks on Saturday morning during a press briefing following a meeting with government officials at the Belabo Upazila hall room in Narsingdi.

The meeting was attended by Upazila Nirbahi Officer Umme Hafsa Nadia, Assistant Commissioner (Land) Aziz Sartaj Zayed, Officer-in-Charge SM Amanullah, local BNP leaders, and health officials including Dr. Syeda Tanzina Afrin Eva. The minister also received floral greetings from the Belabo Press Club, Muktijoddha Sangsad, and party organizations.

He emphasized the need for unity to revitalize the country’s fragile economy, which he attributed to misrule under the previous government.

A Pakistani fighter jet crashed in the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Saturday, according to Afghan military and police officials. The pilot ejected using a parachute moments before the crash and was captured alive by Afghan forces. Witnesses told AFP that they saw the aircraft descending before hearing two loud explosions near the city’s airport.

Police spokesperson Tayeb Hammad confirmed that the Pakistani jet was shot down over Jalalabad and that its pilot was detained. Eastern Afghan military spokesperson Wahidullah Mohammadi also stated that Afghan forces were responsible for downing the aircraft and currently hold the pilot in custody. AFP journalists in the area reported hearing the sound of a jet followed by explosions before the crash announcement.

The incident occurred a day after Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar, reportedly in response to a major Afghan military operation near the border on Thursday night. Pakistan’s military and information ministry did not immediately respond to AFP’s requests for comment.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Doha has issued an emergency advisory urging all Bangladeshi expatriates in Qatar to exercise special caution following the Iran-Israel conflict. The notice, released on Saturday, February 28, 2026, advised residents to avoid military installations and remain indoors or in safe locations unless absolutely necessary. It emphasized that individuals should not go outside unless essential until the situation improves.

The embassy further instructed expatriates to keep essential items such as cash, Qatar ID (QID), health cards, necessary medicines, mobile chargers, and dry food with them at all times. It also reminded everyone to respect Qatari laws and follow official statements and instructions from the Qatari government. The advisory warned that uploading related photos or videos on social media violates Qatari law and urged caution in online activity.

For any emergencies, the embassy requested that Bangladeshis contact its hotline or email at mission.doha@mofa.gov.bd for assistance.

Bangladesh has suspended all flights bound for the Middle East following the outbreak of renewed conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. A spokesperson for Shahjalal International Airport confirmed on Saturday that the suspension will remain in effect until further notice. Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ General Manager of Public Relations, Bosra Islam, stated that all Middle East-bound flights have been halted and further details will be provided later.

According to the report, the escalation began after the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on Saturday morning, targeting Tehran and five other cities. The assault also included cyberattacks on Iranian state media outlets. In retaliation, Iran struck back at American bases located in Israel and neighboring countries.

The suspension of flights reflects Bangladesh’s precautionary response to the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region, with further updates expected once stability returns or official guidance is issued.