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US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iran struck Ali Al-Salem Air Base again on Friday, targeting the US Air Force’s 386th Air Expeditionary Wing.
Birds fly as smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: The conflict between Israel, Iran and the United States entered its seventh day on Friday after Israeli forces announced a “next phase” in the conflict and carried out air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, news agency AFP reported.
What began as a joint US-Israel strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has rapidly escalated into a widening military confrontation marked by missile barrages, air strikes, naval incidents and political divisions in Washington.
Explosions were also heard in Doha and Manama on Thursday. Qatar said that it evacuated residents from the vicinity of the US embassy amid intensifying tensions between the US, Israel and Iran, which have also spilled over to the West Asia region.
The evacuation came after reports of Qatar shooting down Iranian bombers that targeted a US military base there.
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Khamenei, 86, was killed in the coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Sunday. The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme faltered with the West Asia plunging into a renewed military conflict.
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Israel Says War With Iran Entering ‘Next Phase’, Hints At More Military Action
Eyal Zamir said the joint US–Israel campaign against Iran is moving into its “next phase”, with further operations planned to weaken the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities. In a televised statement, Zamir said the military campaign would continue and hinted at additional actions in the coming days. “We have additional surprises ahead, which I do not intend to disclose,” he said.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: India Comfortable On Oil, LPG Supplies Despite Hormuz Concerns
Government sources said India remains in a comfortable position regarding crude oil, oil products and LPG supplies despite concerns over disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
“Today, we have more energy sources than what is stuck in the Straits of Hormuz. We are in a comfortable position in Crude oil, Oil products and LPG. In terms of our current stock, we are in a comfortable position. We are going to ramp up our supplies from other parts of the geographies and make up for our supply crunch from the Straits of Hormuz,” the sources said.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Heavy Attacks Reported In Tehran As Israel Targets ‘Regime Infrastructure’
Heavy attacks have been reported in Tehran after Israel said it was targeting “regime infrastructure” in a “new phase” of the war it launched with the United States against Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: ‘A Humanitarian Disaster Is Looming’ Says Lebanese PM
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned Friday that “a humanitarian disaster is looming” due to Israeli evacuation orders causing widespread population displacement, AFP reported.
“The humanitarian and political impact of this displacement could be unprecedented,” he told foreign ambassadors.
US-Israel-Iran War News Live: UN Urges Middle East Warring Parties To ‘Give Peace A Chance’
On Friday, the United Nations rights chief urged calm in the Middle East, calling on the warring parties to step back and give peace a chance, AFP reported.
“The world urgently needs to see steps to contain and extinguish this blaze — but instead we are only seeing more inflammatory, bellicose rhetoric, more bombings, more destruction, killings and escalation, that fuels it further,” Volker Turk told reporters.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Lebanon Reports 123 Dead Following Israeli Strikes
Lebanese health ministry said that the death toll from Israeli strikes has reached 123.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Israeli Airstrike Hits Southern Suburbs Of Beirut, Smoke Seen Rising
A fresh Israeli airstrike struck the southern suburbs of Beirut on Friday morning, state media reported. Footage from AFPTV showed plumes of smoke rising from a building in the area, highlighting the ongoing escalation in the region.
“Hostile warplanes carried out an air raid on the southern suburbs,” the News Agency said, a day after the Israeli military ordered the evacuation of the area, home to hundreds of thousands of people and a Hezbollah stronghold, before launching a series of raids.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Four Arrested In UK On Suspicion Of Spying For Iran
Four men were arrested in Britain on Friday on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service by spying on locations and people connected to London’s Jewish community, police said, AFP reported.
The suspects — one Iranian national and three dual British-Iranians — were detained by counterterrorism officers at three separate addresses in the UK capital, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles At Central Israel
Several explosions were heard across Tel Aviv on Friday after the Israeli military reported detecting new missiles launched from Iran toward central Israel, with air‑raid sirens and defensive interceptions echoing over the city, AFP reported.
“A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the military said.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Dubai Residents Urged To Take Shelter Amid Potential Missile Threats
Residents of Dubai were urged Friday to seek immediate shelter after receiving an alert from the Emirati Interior Ministry, AFP correspondents reported. The warning came amid ongoing Iranian retaliatory strikes in the Gulf.
“Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building and steer away from windows, doors and open areas,” the alert read.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Israeli Army Conducts ‘Broad-Scale’ Strikes In Southern Beirut
The Israeli military said Friday that it carried out a “broad-scale wave of strikes” overnight on Hezbollah targets in the southern suburbs of Beirut, hitting a command centre and a drone depot, as part of its ongoing operations against the Iran‑linked militant group, AFP reported.
“As part of the strikes, an executive council’s command centre and a facility storing UAVs (drones) utilised by Hezbollah for conducting attacks against the State of Israel were struck,” the Israeli military said in a statement.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: At Least 20 Killed In Strikes On Shiraz, Says Iranian Official
An Iranian official said on Friday that at least 20 people have been killed in US and Israeli strikes in the southern city of Shiraz, AFP reported.
“Twenty innocent citizens have been martyred and 30 others have been injured in this terrorist attack,” said Jalil Hasani, deputy governor of Fars province, the official IRNA news agency reported. According to him, the attack took place in a “residential area in the town of Zibashahr in Shiraz.”
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Iranian Revolutionary Guards Say Armed Forces Ready For Prolonged War
The spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naieni, declared that the Iranian armed forces are prepared for a prolonged conflict to punish what they describe as aggressors.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: South Korea Strikes Crude Oil Deal With UAE
South Korea struck a deal Friday to secure about four million barrels of oil from the United Arab Emirates, boosting supplies as the U.S.–Israel war with Iran disrupts energy markets and raises supply concerns, AFP reported.
“We plan to immediately berth two South Korean-flagged oil tankers — each with a capacity of 2 million barrels — at alternative ports within the UAE that do not require passage through the Strait of Hormuz,” said presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Indonesia Begins Evacuating Citizens From Iran Amid Escalating Conflict
Indonesia began evacuating dozens of its citizens from Iran on Friday, a foreign ministry official said, as war rages in the West Asia.
“The evacuation of Indonesian citizens in Iran will begin gradually today, and this first phase will be carried out via Azerbaijan,” Heni Hamidah — the official charged with the welfare of citizens abroad — told reporters in Jakarta, AFP reported.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Qatar Airways Suspends Flights Amid Qatari Airspace Closure
Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended all flight operations due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Flights will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirms it is safe. Passengers will be contacted directly with updated travel arrangements and are advised not to go to the airport without official confirmation. Relief flights are being arranged where possible, and airline representatives in Doha hotels are assisting affected travelers.
Passengers should ensure their contact details are up to date via the Qatar Airways website or mobile app. Further updates will be provided on 7 March at 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC).
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Lufthansa Warns Of Increased 'Uncertainty' From West Asia War
German aviation giant Lufthansa warned Friday that the ongoing West Asia conflict is creating heightened uncertainty, as closed airspace and volatile energy markets disrupt operations. The US‑Israeli attacks on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation have caused the largest global air traffic disruption since the Covid pandemic. Lufthansa noted that supply chain disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving increased oil market volatility, adding to medium- and long-term economic uncertainty.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Saudi Arabia Says It Intercepted Three Drones East Of Riyadh
Saudi Arabia said it destroyed three drones east of Riyadh on Friday, as Iran presses on with attacks across the Gulf, AFP reported.
“Three drones were intercepted and destroyed east of the Riyadh region,” the Saudi defence ministry posted on X, quoting a spokesperson.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: War Death Toll Crosses 1,450
The ongoing conflict has claimed at least 1,450 lives worldwide, with Iran reporting 1,230 fatalities, Lebanon over 120, and Israel around a dozen, according to local officials, news agency AP reported. Six U.S. troops have also been killed amid the fighting. Separately, authorities confirmed that the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena sank in the Indian Ocean, resulting in the deaths of at least 87 crew members, while 32 sailors were rescued.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Iran Vows ‘Ultimate Resistance’ Amid U.S.-Israel Attacks
Dr Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, said Iran’s priority is to resist attacks by the U.S. and Israel, calling it a “nationalistic battle.” He condemned the killing of Iranian sailors on the unarmed vessel IRNS Dena, describing the attack as unprecedented and unacceptable. Khatibzadeh emphasized Iran will resist until the last soldier and called for respect for international law, highlighting concerns over the normalization of state-sponsored assassinations.
VIDEO | Delhi: On the West Asia crisis, Dr Saeed Khatibzadeh, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, says, “Iran’s priority right now is to exercise ultimate resistance against the aggressor. We are under attack by the Americans and the Israelis…… pic.twitter.com/dBOH8OKzZZ
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 6, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: ‘Hezbollah Chose War, They Will Face The Consequences,’ Says IDF
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) issued a stern warning on X, stating, “Hezbollah chose to join this war, and they will face the consequences of that decision.”
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Israeli-US Strikes Reported Near Pakistan Embassy In Tehran
Reports say Israeli-American strikes hit areas near the Pakistani Embassy in Tehran, which is located close to Iranian military headquarters on West Doctor Fatemi Avenue. Around 50 Pakistani diplomatic staff, including Ambassador Mudassir Tipu, were present at the mission when loud explosions were heard, leaving embassy personnel alarmed by the bombing nearby, according to sources.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: ‘We Target Only US Bases, Not Neighbours’, Says Iran Deputy FM
Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, criticised the United States for “power politics,” saying diplomatic engagement was being pursued while military pressure continued. He said Iran remains an institutional state with a functioning constitution and separation of powers, adding that the country continued to operate even after the assassination of its Supreme Leader. Khatibzadeh also claimed Iranian strikes have targeted only American bases and assets, not neighbouring Arab countries.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Israeli Embassy In Bahrain Targeted, Claims Iranian Media
Iranian media reported that Israel’s embassy in Bahrain has been targeted.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Iran Strikes US-Linked Ali Al-Salem Air Base In Kuwait Again
Iran has struck the Ali Al-Salem Air Base again, targeting the facility that hosts the United States Air Force’s 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. The base, a key hub for U.S. military operations in the Gulf, has been among several American-linked facilities targeted as Iran expands retaliatory attacks across the region during the ongoing conflict.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Israel Planned Khamenei Assassination Months Before Strike, Says Defence Minister
Israel’s defence minister said the decision to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader had been taken months before the strike was carried out. Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israeli leaders agreed in November to eliminate Ali Khamenei during a high-level security meeting chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post cited by news agency ANI.
Katz said the operation was originally planned for mid-2026 but was moved forward as unrest inside Iran intensified.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Hezbollah Claims Responsibility For Strikes On Israeli Army
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Friday it carried out a series of attacks targeting Israeli forces, describing them as retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon a day earlier.
In three separate statements on Telegram, the Iran-backed group said its fighters launched rockets and artillery shells at Israeli positions along the border early Friday. The attacks came hours after rockets were fired at Israeli barracks in the occupied Golan Heights and at a naval base in the Haifa port. There were no reports of casualties.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Iran Guards Launch Missiles At Israel's Tel Aviv
Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards announced a wave of missile launches on the Israeli commercial hub of Tel Aviv on Friday, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA.
“Missiles headed toward Tel Aviv,” IRNA said, reporting a Guards statement on “a combined missile and drone attack… targeting locations in the heart of Tel Aviv”.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Top Updates On Israel-Iran War As It Enters Day Seven
The war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has entered its seventh day, with the fighting rapidly spreading across West Asia and drawing several countries deeper into the escalating conflict. Here are the top developments from the conflict. Read More
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: ‘No Time Limits’, Says Trump On How Long Iran War Could Last
President Donald Trump said he has “no time limits” on how long the war with Iran could last, according to an interview with Time published Thursday. While he had earlier suggested the conflict might last four to five weeks, Trump said his main objectives are preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon or ballistic missiles and installing “somebody that is rational and sane” to lead the country. He also acknowledged the possibility of retaliatory attacks, saying casualties are expected in war.
US-Israel-Iran War NewsToday Live: What We Know About The Iran–Israel War Death Toll
As the US aggression on Iran continued for the seventh consecutive day on Friday, the death toll in Iran has crossed 1,230 so far, according to reports.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Hezbollah Issues Evacuation Alert For Israelis Near Lebanon Border
Hezbollah has issued an evacuation warning for Israelis living within 5 km of the Lebanon border, saying Israeli strikes on Lebanese infrastructure, civilian displacement, and violations of Lebanese sovereignty “will not go unanswered.”
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: US Grants 30-Day Waiver For India To Buy Russian Oil, Says Treasury
The United States Department of the Treasury has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil already stranded at sea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a post on X.
Bessent said the short-term measure is intended to keep oil flowing into global markets and would not provide significant financial benefit to Russia since it only covers existing shipments. He added that India remains a key partner of the United States and expressed confidence that New Delhi will increase purchases of American oil, describing the waiver as a stop-gap step to ease pressure caused by Iran’s attempts to disrupt global energy supplies.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Explosions Heard Across Tehran Amid Escalating Conflict
Fighter aircraft have been heard in the skies over Iran’s capital as well as the sounds of explosions, Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Tehran reports.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Hegseth Warns Iranians Against Protests During US-Israel Campaign
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated that Iranian people should not protest during the US-Israeli military campaign, but said there will “come a moment” when President Donald Trump or the Iranian people will decide “it’s the time to seize that advantage.”
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: US-Israeli Attack On Iran Is Illegal, Says Italy
Italy’s defense minister said today the US and Israeli decision to attack Iran was “outside the rules of international law,” in remarks that came as Italy closes its embassy in Tehran and sends defensive weapons to the Persian Gulf.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: US Sinks 30 Iranian Navy Ships As Strikes Escalate, Says Admiral Brad Cooper
Over the last 24 hours, Iranian ballistic missile attacks have decreased by 90% and drone attacks by 83% while US strikes against the Iranian Navy “have intensified,” sinking 30 ships and striking a drone ship that is currently on fire, according to Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of the US Central Command.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Iran Vows Revenge After US Navy Attack On Frigate Dena
The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran has vowed retaliation after the country’s naval frigate Dena was targeted in an attack that led to the martyrdom of several young cadets who were returning from an international naval exercise.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: UAE Intercepts 6 Missiles, 131 Drones In A Day
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said that one ballistic missile and six drones struck the country’s territory amid ongoing hostilities. According to the ministry, its air defence systems successfully intercepted six missiles and 131 drones on the same day, and hundreds more since the conflict began.
Earlier this week, shrapnel from the interception of cruise missiles killed three residents. Authorities also said that falling debris from intercepted projectiles has injured 94 people in recent days.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Sri Lankan Navy Begins Evacuating 208 Crew Members From Iranian Naval Vessel IRIS Busheh
Sri Lanka Navy has begun evacuating 208 crew members from the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, bringing them ashore to Colombo.
