US-Israel-Iran War News Today LIVE: Iran Claims ‘Massive Missile And Drone’ Attack On US Air Base In Bahrain

Israel issued an urgent evacuation warning for Beirut’s southern suburbs, specifically the Haret Hreik neighborhood.

“Anyone in the buildings marked in red and the ones next to them is being told to leave immediately. You are too close to Hezbollah facilities and must move at least 300 meters away right now,” Israel said.

Thick smoke rose over Beirut after a renewed Israeli airstrike targeting Haret Hreik in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital.

Iran and its proxies are likely to pose an ongoing threat of targeted attacks inside the United States following the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to a US intelligence assessment reviewed by Reuters. The report said a large-scale physical attack remains unlikely, but authorities are urging caution and situational awareness. The main near-term concern involves low-level cyberattacks carried out by Iran-aligned hacktivists, including website defacements and distributed denial-of-service attacks. The US Department of Homeland Security warned that retaliation would almost certainly escalate if Khamenei’s death is confirmed, raising concerns about potential security risks in the coming period.

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Airport reported flight disruptions on 3 March due to airspace restrictions. A total of 42 flights were cancelled until 3 PM, including 21 arrivals and 21 departures. Affected routes include Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha.

The Israeli military said it intercepted two drones launched from Lebanon after they crossed into Israeli airspace, triggering security alerts.

US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong urged Australians in Israel, Iran, the UAE and Qatar to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to receive updated advice amid the regional crisis. She said citizens, permanent residents and eligible family members should register online and seek assistance if needed. Wong acknowledged the situation was challenging, especially for those with family or travel plans in the region, stressing that Australia’s priority was the safety of its citizens. She advised against travel to several Middle Eastern countries and urged reconsideration of travel to Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia, while providing emergency consular contact numbers.

US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Tehran’s historic Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has sustained major damage following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, according to media reports and Iranian officials. The palace, one of Iran’s most significant cultural landmarks, was affected during the recent attacks as fighting intensified across the country. UNESCO expressed concern over the protection of heritage sites across the Middle East amid the escalating war, warning about risks to cultural and historical locations during ongoing military operations. The damage has raised alarm among cultural authorities and international organisations, highlighting growing fears that the conflict could cause irreversible losses to the region’s historic heritage.

US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said Iranian negotiators told US officials during an initial meeting that they controlled 460 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent. According to Witkoff, the negotiators acknowledged the material could potentially produce 11 nuclear bombs and presented it as part of their opening negotiating position. He said the Iranian side expressed pride in reaching that level despite international oversight protocols. Witkoff described the disclosure as a key moment in the talks, highlighting concerns raised by Washington about Iran’s nuclear capabilities and the direction of negotiations between the two sides.

US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Amid the West Asia crisis, Delhi Airport reported major travel disruption, with 36 departing flights and 44 arriving flights cancelled today as airlines adjusted operations due to the evolving regional situation.

US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: US President Donald Trump held phone calls with Kurdish leaders Masoud Barzani and Bafel Talabani in Iraq on Sunday to discuss the US-Israel war with Iran and possible next developments, Axios reported on Monday. The conversations reportedly focused on the evolving regional situation and future scenarios linked to the conflict. When asked about the discussions, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to provide details. She said President Trump had been in contact with numerous allies and partners across the West Asia region in recent days. The calls shows the ongoing diplomatic outreach as Washington coordinates with regional actors amid escalating tensions surrounding the conflict.

US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: The US Embassy in Islamabad announced that all visa appointments have been cancelled through Friday, March 6, due to the current security situation. The suspension applies to the embassy in Islamabad and the US Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi, according to an official statement.

This comes after US embassy was attacked in Islamabad following killing of Iran Supreme Leader Ayatolla Ali Khamenei in US-Israel strikes.

US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the Israeli Air Force intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon early in the morning. Sirens warning of a hostile aircraft sounded at 04:43 in the Western Galilee area before the drones were intercepted. The IDF added that separate sirens activated earlier at 04:37 in HaGoshrim were later confirmed to be a false identification. Authorities did not report any injuries or damage following the incident. The military said air defence systems responded promptly after detecting the aerial threat, highlighting continued tensions along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon.

US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Israel allegedly used Tehran’s traffic camera network to track Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials, according to a Financial Times report citing sources familiar with the matter. Israeli intelligence reportedly accessed the surveillance system years earlier and monitored movements of Khamenei’s security team, compiling data on locations, schedules and assignments. The report said Israel and the United States also disrupted mobile services near Pasteur Street during the operation, preventing warnings from reaching bodyguards. Israeli officials reportedly used artificial intelligence tools to analyse large volumes of data, while the CIA provided additional intelligence, including information from a human source ahead of the strike.

US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: SpiceJet will operate four special flights on March 3 from the United Arab Emirates to bring stranded Indian passengers back home. The airline announced the move to assist travellers affected by ongoing disruptions in the region. SpiceJet also said it will restore its scheduled flight services between Fujairah and Delhi, and Fujairah and Mumbai, starting March 4. The special flights are aimed at easing travel difficulties faced by Indian nationals and ensuring their safe return. The airline added that normal operations on the two routes would resume as planned following the temporary disruption to services.

US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Hezbollah said Israeli attacks could not continue without a response, defending its recent missile strikes as a legitimate reaction to what it described as 15 months of Israeli aggression against Lebanon in violation of a 2024 ceasefire. In a statement on Telegram, the group said political and diplomatic efforts had failed to stop the attacks or enforce the ceasefire agreement. Hezbollah called its strikes a “defensive act” and a “legitimate right”, warning that assassinations and destruction would not go unanswered. The statement followed Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s announcement banning Hezbollah’s military activities and restricting its role to the political sphere.

US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticised the United States, saying Washington had entered a “war of choice” on behalf of Israel. In a statement, Araghchi said US Secretary Marco Rubio had admitted what Iran believed was already clear, claiming there had never been any Iranian “threat”. He argued that responsibility for the conflict and the loss of both American and Iranian lives lay with what he described as “Israel Firsters”. Araghchi added that the American public deserved better and should reclaim control over their country’s policies. His remarks come amid escalating tensions and ongoing military confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

The United States is increasing its military presence in the West Asia, deploying 15 additional aerial refuelling aircraft supported by fighter jets as regional tensions continue to rise.

More than 700 people have been killed in Iran since the war began on Saturday, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). The group said at least 742 civilians, including 176 children, have died, while more than 900 civilians were injured. At least 85 deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, with hundreds more cases still being verified. HRANA also reported damage to religious sites and homes, including a mosque in Karaj, residential buildings, a governor’s office near Tehran and the Shahid Bahonar Pier in Bandar Abbas. Military sites struck include facilities in Sanandaj, an air base in Isfahan and an army base in Tehran.

Qatar said it intercepted the vast majority of Iranian drones and missiles fired towards the country, adding that its air defence systems successfully prevented major damage during the latest regional escalation.

As the West Asia conflict entered its fourth day, IndiGo cancelled 43 flights to and from the Middle East on 3 March.

A siren sounded across Bahrain early on Tuesday, according to the country’s Interior Ministry. Authorities urged citizens and residents to remain calm and move to the nearest safe place. The alert was announced in an official message posted on X, calling on people to immediately take shelter.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes would have become “immune” to military strikes within months if action had not been taken. Speaking to Fox News, Netanyahu said the United States and Israel carried out attacks because Iran continued expanding its capabilities despite earlier strikes. He alleged Iran began constructing new sites and underground bunkers designed to shield its missile and atomic programmes from future attacks. According to Netanyahu, Iranian leadership remained committed to hostile goals and was “unreformable”. He argued that delaying action would have made any future military response ineffective, saying that without immediate action, strikes would soon have been impossible.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the war with Iran will be “quick and decisive,” not endless.

High-resolution satellite images show clear damage caused by Iranian one-way attack drones at Saudi Arabia’s largest oil facility on the Persian Gulf. The Aramco refinery in Ras Tanura, which processes millions of barrels daily, was struck, raising concerns over supply disruption and sending shockwaves through global energy markets.

Iraqi group has claims attack on Erbil hotel that it says houses US troops in the country.

Kuwait has intercepted 178 ballistic missiles and 384 drones since the latest regional conflict began, state media Kuwait News Agency reported, citing the country’s defence ministry. Authorities said 27 Kuwaiti army personnel were wounded during the attacks but remain in stable condition and are receiving treatment. The interceptions come amid escalating tensions across the region. Earlier on Sunday, six US service members were killed in an Iranian strike targeting American troops stationed in Kuwait. According to a source familiar with the situation, the attack hit a makeshift operations centre located at a civilian port, highlighting the growing risks faced by military forces operating in the region.

The US State Department urged US citizens to depart immediately from countries throughout the Middle East “due to serious safety risks.

American government post reads, “The @SecRubio @StateDept urges Americans to DEPART NOW from the countries below using available commercial transportation, due to serious safety risks. Americans who need State Department assistance arranging to depart via commercial means, CALL US 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada). ENROLL in http://step.state.gov to get the latest security updates from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.”

The Israeli military said early Tuesday it detected missile launches from Iran targeting several areas across Israel, urging residents to remain in protected spaces. Shortly after strikes in Tehran, Israel confirmed new attacks in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah command centres and weapons storage facilities in Beirut as regional tensions sharply escalated overnight.

The US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was struck by two Iranian drones, hitting the roof and perimeter, the State Department said. Embassy personnel are sheltering in place, and no injuries have been reported. Affected posts in Kuwait are also on alert amid rising regional tensions.