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Iran Israel War News Live: Several areas of Tehran have been hit and a passenger plane was also destroyed as Israel launched its ninth wave of attacks on Iran.
People ride motorbikes past debris following an Israeli and US strike on a police station, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran. (IMAGE: WANA/REUTERS)
Iran Israel War News Live | US Israel Attack Iran Today Live Updates: As West Asia war enters it’s fifth day, we bring you the latest updates.
Here’s what happened so far:
Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated as the United States and Israel continue military operations against Iran, triggering retaliatory strikes, rising casualties and global economic shocks. Diplomatic contradictions, regional security fears and disrupted oil routes are deepening uncertainty across the region.
US Consulate in Dubai attacked
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said all personnel were accounted for after a drone struck the grounds of the US consulate in Dubai. A source told CNN the drone was suspected to be Iranian. Earlier, the US closed embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Lebanon and warned Americans to leave some countries in the region.
New US strikes
US President Donald Trump said most of Iran’s military installations had been “knocked out” and confirmed new strikes targeting Iranian leadership. Israel also struck a compound linked to the body responsible for electing Iran’s next supreme leader. Trump later contradicted Rubio’s rationale, saying he ordered US forces to join Israel because he believed Iran was preparing to strike first.
Rising death toll in Iran
At least 780 people have been killed in US and Israeli bombing across Iran, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency citing the Iranian Red Crescent. The death toll since Saturday later rose to at least 787 after strikes hit the Assembly of Experts building in Qom.
Iran’s retaliation expands
Tehran continued retaliatory attacks for a fourth consecutive night, with strikes reported on Washington’s embassy in Dubai and a port in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.
Oil market turmoil
Global markets reacted sharply after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Trump said the US navy was ready to escort tankers through the waterway. Shipping disruptions pushed US gasoline prices to their largest one-day rise since 2005, while oil prices climbed and stocks fell. Iraq also slowed or halted production at the Rumaila field and the West Qurna 2 project.
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US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Israel Activates Air Defences After Missile Threat From Iran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory a short while ago. Defensive systems were activated to intercept the incoming threat. The Home Front Command issued precautionary alerts directly to mobile phones in affected areas, urging residents to follow safety instructions. Authorities asked the public to immediately enter protected spaces upon receiving an alert and remain there until further notice. Leaving shelters is permitted only after explicit official instructions are issued. The IDF emphasised that adherence to Home Front Command guidelines is essential, stressing that following safety measures can help save lives during ongoing missile threats.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: 34 Flights Cancelled At Bengaluru Airport Amid Airspace Restrictions
A total of 34 flights were cancelled at Bengaluru airport on March 4, due to ongoing airspace restrictions linked to the West Asia crisis. Airport authorities confirmed that 18 arrivals and 16 departures were affected until 23:59 hrs. The cancellations mainly impacted routes connecting Bengaluru with major Gulf destinations, including Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha. The disruption comes as airlines continue adjusting operations amid restricted airspace and security concerns across parts of the Middle East. Passengers have been advised to check flight status with their airlines and stay updated through official airport and airline communications.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: UK, France, Italy Launch Evacuation Flights As Iran War Intensifies
Several European countries are accelerating efforts to evacuate their nationals stranded in the Middle East as the Israel-US war with Iran intensifies. The United Kingdom is coordinating with airlines to increase departures, with limited commercial flights resuming from the UAE and a chartered evacuation flight planned from Oman for vulnerable citizens. France is preparing evacuation operations beginning with two flights, with President Emmanuel Macron noting around 400,000 French nationals are in the region. Italy has arranged special flights from Oman and Abu Dhabi to Rome, while the Czech Republic has already flown evacuees home from Jordan, with additional evacuation flights scheduled.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Iran Launches Fresh Strike, Sirens Sound Across Southern Israel
Air raid sirens sounded across southern Israel after Iranian missiles were detected, prompting residents to seek shelter as Israeli air defences moved to intercept the incoming threats amid escalating regional tensions.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: MEA Establishes Special Control Rooms
As the West Asia war entered its fifth day, India’s foreign ministry established special control rooms.
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US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Israeli Strikes Kill 50 In Lebanon, Health Ministry Says
At least 50 people have been killed and 335 wounded in Israeli strikes across Lebanon over the past two days, according to the country’s health ministry. Bombardments continued on Wednesday morning, including an airstrike in Aramoun, south of Beirut, which killed six people and injured eight during the early hours, officials said.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Israel Strikes Beirut's Hazmieh
Israeli strike hits hotel in Beirut suburb of Hazmieh, according to AFP, quoting Lebanese state media
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Saudi Arabia Downs 9 Drones
Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed nine drones after they entered its airspace early Wednesday, according to state media. The Saudi Press Agency, citing a defence ministry spokesperson, said the drones were immediately neutralised. Authorities did not report any casualties or damage to infrastructure following the incident.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: IDF Detects New Iranian Missile Wave
Israel’s military says a new wave of Iranian ballistic missiles has been detected, with air raid sirens expected to sound across southern Israel shortly as defence systems prepare for possible interceptions.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: 'Respect Law' - Spain Pushes Back After Trump Warns Of Trade Cut Over Iran Bases
Spain has pushed back against a threat by US President Donald Trump to sever trade ties after Madrid refused to allow American aircraft to use its bases for strikes linked to Iran. Spain said the United States must respect international law and EU bilateral trade rules following Trump’s warning over the base access dispute.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Two Drones Strike CIA Facility In Saudi
A CIA station located inside the US Embassy compound in Riyadh was reportedly struck in a drone attack, according to a source. Officials said two drones hit the site, causing structural damage and smoke within the compound. No injuries were immediately reported, while authorities continue assessing the extent of the damage and monitoring the security situation.
NEW: A CIA station inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Riyadh was hit in a drone attack, according to a source.
Two drones caused structural damage and smoke inside the compound, officials said.
There were no immediate reports of injuries. pic.twitter.com/5LDx3bq1kF
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 3, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Sirens Echo In Tel Aviv As Israel Intercepts Missiles
Air raid sirens sounded across Tel Aviv as Israeli defence systems launched interceptors to counter incoming missiles, prompting residents to seek shelter amid escalating regional tensions and continued cross-border hostilities.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Sirens Sound Across Northern Israel’s Upper Galilee
Sirens sounded across northern Israel, with alerts reported in the Upper Galilee region, a mountainous area spanning northern Israel and southern Lebanon, amid heightened tensions and ongoing cross-border security concerns.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Israel Launches Broad Strikes Across Iran, Explosions Reported In Tehran
The Israeli military said early Wednesday it had launched a broad wave of strikes targeting Iran’s missile launch sites, air defence systems and key infrastructure. Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported fresh explosions in Tehran within the past hour as the attacks continued. Further details are awaited.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: India Urges Citizens In Kuwait To Stay Indoors Amid Regional Crisis
Amid the West Asia crisis, India’s Ambassador-designate to Kuwait, Paramita Tripathi, issued a message to the Indian community, calling the situation “extraordinary” due to evolving security concerns since 28 February. She said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken with Kuwait’s Crown Prince, while External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held talks with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister. India condemned the violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Tripathi assured citizens that the Embassy of India and the government place the highest priority on the safety and well-being of Indian nationals. She advised Indians to avoid unnecessary outdoor movement and strictly follow guidance issued by local authorities.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Pentagon Releases Names of Four US Soldiers Killed By Drone In Kuwait
The Pentagon has released the names of four US soldiers killed in a drone attack targeting American military facilities amid escalating tensions with Iran. The attack occurred in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, approximately 68 miles across the Persian Gulf from Iranian territory. The slain soldiers, all assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines, Iowa, are Captain Cody A. Khork, 35; Sergeant 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42; Sergeant 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39; and Sergeant Declan J. Coady, 20. Two other service members were also killed, but their names have not been released. The incident remains under investigation.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran’s New Supreme Leader
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader under pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as per reports.
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Israel Says It Struck ‘Covert Underground’ Nuclear Site Near Tehran
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: The Israeli military said it carried out a precise strike on what it described as a “covert underground” nuclear site on the eastern outskirts of Tehran. According to the Israel Defense Forces, the facility housed a group of scientists allegedly developing a key component for nuclear weapons. The military said the location, identified as “Minzadehei,” was targeted after intelligence tracked activities at the underground compound. There was no immediate response from Iranian authorities.
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Blasts Heard In Jerusalem; Missile Debris Falls In Tel Aviv After Fresh Iran Barrage
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Blasts were heard in Jerusalem after a new wave of missiles was fired from Iran, AFP journalists reported. In Tel Aviv, police said munitions debris fell in parts of the city following the barrage. There were no immediate details on casualties. The latest strikes mark another escalation in cross-border attacks as Iran and Israel continue exchanging missile fire amid the widening conflict.
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Trump Says US Navy Will Escort Oil Tankers Through Strait Of Hormuz If Needed
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: US President Donald Trump said the US Navy would begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as possible” if required amid the ongoing Iran conflict. Posting on Truth Social, Trump also said Washington would provide insurance backing for shipping to ensure energy supplies continue. “No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD,” he wrote, as fears grow over disruptions to global oil transit through the strategic waterway.
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Fire Near US Consulate In Dubai After Drone Attack, No Injuries Reported
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: A drone attack caused a fire near the US consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, according to a government statement. The Dubai Media Office said authorities had “successfully contained” the blaze resulting from a drone-related incident near the diplomatic mission. Emergency teams responded immediately and no injuries were reported. The development comes a day after the US embassy in Riyadh was struck amid escalating tensions following US-Israeli military action against Iran.
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Blasts Heard Near US Consulate In Dubai
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Explosions were heard and smoke was seen rising from a location close to the US consulate in Dubai, according to initial reports. There was no immediate confirmation on the cause of the blasts or any casualties. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the incident.
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Macron Says France Has Deployed Rafales, Warns Israeli Ground Operation Would Be ‘Strategic Error’
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: French President Emmanuel Macron said France has deployed Rafale fighter jets, air defence systems and radar assets amid escalating regional tensions. He warned that an Israeli land operation would constitute a “dangerous escalation” and a “strategic error.” Macron said the conflict is spreading across the region and carries serious risks to peace and security, adding that while Iran bears primary responsibility, France cannot approve US or Israeli military actions.
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Iran Leader Vote Expected After Khamenei’s Burial
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Iranian media reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei did not designate a successor before his death. According to Fars news agency, a vote to elect Iran’s next Supreme Leader is expected to take place after his burial. The Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical body, is constitutionally tasked with selecting the country’s new leader.
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Israel Warns Iranian Officials To Leave Lebanon Within 24 Hours
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Israel has warned Iranian officials in Lebanon that they will be targeted if they do not leave the country within 24 hours, according to reports. The warning signals a potential widening of the conflict beyond Iran’s borders, as tensions rise following ongoing US-Israeli strikes and retaliatory attacks across the region.
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Turkish FM Says Iran’s Bombing Of Gulf States In Response To Strikes Is ‘Very Wrong’
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Turkish Foreign Minister has criticised Iran’s recent bombardment of Gulf states as a response to the US-Israeli attack on Tehran, calling the actions “very wrong”. The comment reflects Ankara’s concern over escalating violence in the region and the impact on civilian populations and regional stability. Turkey has been closely monitoring developments as tensions rise following the joint strikes on Iran and subsequent missile and drone retaliations that have affected several Gulf countries.
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: Spanish Government Says It Has Resources To Contain Possible Impact Of US Embargo
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: In response to US President Donald Trump’s threat to cut off trade with Spain over its stance on the Iran conflict, the Spanish government said it has the resources to contain the possible impact of any US embargo. The comment follows Trump’s criticism of Spain for not allowing US forces to use its bases for operations against Iran and his pledge to “cut off all trade” with Madrid. Spanish officials have emphasised that any restrictions would be manageable and that Spain stands by its positions on international law and military cooperation.
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: US State Dept Says Working To Secure Flights For Americans Wishing To Leave West Asia
Live Post of Iran-Israel War News Live: The US State Department is working to secure military aircraft and arrange charter flights for American citizens wishing to depart West Asia amid the ongoing conflict following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, officials said. Washington has also issued an urgent advisory for Americans in more than a dozen countries — including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and others — to “DEPART NOW” using available commercial transportation due to serious safety risks
Live Post of Iran Israel War News Live: German Chancellor Says He Is On 'Same Page' With Trump To 'Get Rid Of Terrible Regime In Iran'
During meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he is on the “same page” with Trump in terms of ousting the Iranian regime.
“We are on the same page in terms of getting this terrible regime in Tehran away. And we will talk about the day after, what will happen then,” Merz said.
“We all hope that this war will come to an end as soon as possible,” he added. “So, we are hoping that the Israeli and the American army are doing the right things to bring this to an end and to have, really, a new government in place, who is coming back to peace and freedom.”
Live Post of Iran Israel War News Live: Trump Says Iran Hitting 'Neutral' Countries And 'Only Civilian Places'
“Amazingly, they’re hitting countries that were, you know, let’s call them neutral, right? They lived together for a long time. … I think they were surprised. I was surprised, and now those countries are all fighting against them and fighting strongly against them,” Trump told reporters.
He further said Iran’s retaliatory strikes demonstrate “the level of evil that we’re dealing with — they’ll hit people that were actually at least somewhat friendly, and they had no problems with. Also hitting only civilian places, hotels and apartment buildings, and we’re hitting them where it is much more appropriate, we’re hitting them very hard.”
Live Post of Iran Israel War News Live: US Has 'Unlimited' Ammunition Despite Having Given High-End Ammunition To Ukraine, Says Trump
President Trump said although the US “gave away” a lot of high-end ammunition to aid Ukraine in its war against Russia, “we have unlimited middle and upper ammunition.”
“We have really an unlimited supply. We also have a lot of the very high end stored in different countries throughout the world,” he said.
Live Post of Iran Israel War News Live: Trump Refutes Claims Of Him Being Pulled Into War By Israel, Says 'I Might Have Forced Israel's Hand'
President Trump rejects claims that Israel’s plan to attack Iran prompted him to launch strikes.
“They were going to attack if we didn’t do it, they were going to attack first. I felt strongly about that,” he said.
“If anything, I might have forced Israel’s hand, but Israel was ready, and we were ready, and we’ve had a very, very powerful impact, because virtually everything they have has been knocked out. Now their missile count is going way down,” he said in the Oval Office.
Live Post of Iran Israel War News Live: Trump Emphasises 'Worst Case' For Iran Would Be New Leadership 'As Bad As Previous Person'
The US President said “the worst-case” scenario for Iran would be if “somebody takes over who’s as bad as the previous person.”
“That could happen. We don’t want that to happen,” Trump said. “We’d like to see somebody in there, bring it back to the people, and we’ll see what happens,” he said.
“It would seem to me that somebody from within might be more appropriate,” Trump suggested. “If there’s such a person, but we have people like that. We have people … more moderate.”
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Trump Vows To 'Finish Off' Iran's Military
“We will see what happens in Iran but first we have to finish off the military,” says Trump.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: 'Everything Has Been Knocked Out In Iran,' Says US President Trump During Meeting With German Chancellor
“Everything has been knocked out in Iran. They have no navy. It’s been knocked out. They have no air force. It’s been knocked out. They have no air detection, that’s been knocked out. Their radar has been knocked out. And just about everything’s been knocked out,” says US President in the White House while meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Live Post of US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Explosions In Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi as Iran retaliates for US-Israel strike
Explosions in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi as Iran retaliates for US-Israel strikes
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: 'It Would Be Foolish To Use Our Effective Weapons In The Very Beginning,' Says Iran
“We have prepared for a very long war, and therefore it would be foolish to use our most effective weapons in the very beginning. The enemy has a limited stockpile and everyone is aware of this fact,” says Iran’s Ministry of Defense Spokesman.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: UK Committed To Security Of British Personnel In Cyprus, Says PM Starmer
PM Keir Starmer says the UK is committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based there.
“We’re continuing our defensive operations and I’ve just spoken with the President of Cyprus to let him know that we are sending helicopters with counter drone capabilities and HMS Dragon is to be deployed to the region,” he says in a post on X. “We will always act in the interest of the UK and our allies.”
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: 'Will Continue To Strike Iran...Hezbollah Made Very Grave Mistake When It Attacked Us,' Says Israeli PM At Palmachim Airbase
“We continue to strike Iran with great force. Our pilots are in the skies over Tehran and also in the skies over Lebanon. Hezbollah made a very grave mistake when it attacked us,” says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while visiting Palmachim Airbase.
Live Post of US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: No Evidence Found Of Iran Working To Build Nuclear Weapons, Says IAEA Chief
UN’s nuclear watchdog chief, Rafael Grossi, says inspectors have not found evidence of a coordinated Iranian programme to build nuclear weapons despite Israeli and US claims.
