US-Israel Attack Iran LIVE Updates: Iran Willing to Talk, USS Lincoln Not Hit, US Sunk 9 Iranian Ships | Trump's Claims

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and strongly condemned the attacks on UAE. “India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times,” he said on X. PM Modi also thanked him for taking care of the Indian community in UAE.

US-Israel Attack Live Updates: A Palau-flagged oil tanker with 15 Indian crew members came under heavy attack by the Iranian military while it was sailing off Oman's Musandam peninsula. Four people were injured, authorities in Oman said.

US-Israel Attack Live Updates: Trump says that the US sunk 9 Iranian ships, and is going after the rest.

“I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important,” he posted on Truth Social.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The death count from a strike on a girls' school in Iran has reached 165, AP reported.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The CIA tracked Iranian leaders' movements for months and the timings of strikes were adjusted over that intel, the Associated Press reported citing a source.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Trump tells The Atlantic that he plans to hold new talks with the Iranian regime: “They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them.”

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Congress condemns assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: EAM Dr S Jaishankar holds a telephonic conversation with Oman FM Badr Albusaidi. "Appreciated his assessments and insights on the ongoing conflict," he posts on X.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Cabinet Committee on Security meeting begins at Prime Minister's residence.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Nationals Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri are present at the meeting.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: “We discussed the aftermath of Iran’s reckless and indiscriminate strikes on the country. With the region in deep upheaval, Qatar can count on strong European solidarity. Just as we could count on Qatar’s support to European citizens, and I thanked the Sheikh for this,” European President Ursula von der Leyen posted on X after a phone call with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Oman’s foreign minister, who had been mediating US-Iran talks prior to the outbreak of war yesterday, urges a ceasefire on a call with his Iranian counterpart, as Tehran launched a second day of strikes in response to ongoing US-Israeli air attacks.

Badr Albusaidi “affirmed the Sultanate of Oman’s continued call for a ceasefire and a return to dialogue… in a manner that achieves the legitimate demands of all parties,” Oman’s Foreign Ministry says in a readout of a call with Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.

Araghchi tells Albusaidi that Tehran is open to any serious efforts at de-escalation, according to the statement.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is preparing to absorb approximately 100,000 reservists and is increasing its readiness in various sectors in Operation 'Roar of the Harrier'. The Northern Command has significantly increased the number of defense forces and defense and attack vehicles in the sector. The forces have been reinforced in all those stationed along the border and in the security area in southern Syria and Lebanon. 

In the settlements of the region, task forces were opened to formulate a situational picture and make rapid decisions on the ground, with the aim of ensuring the security of the residents of the Galilee and the Golan.

The Central Command is increasing its forces and focusing its efforts on offensive activities to thwart terrorism. In addition, defense forces in the localities of the sector, on the eastern border and along the Seam, along with rapid response units, will be reinforced, while maintaining continuous contact with the authorities in the sector.

In the Southern Command, forces continue to operate and defend in the Yellow Line area in the Gaza Strip. At the same time, forces have been reinforced along the western and eastern borders, to protect residents of the south, the Arava, Eilat and the western Negev. Defense departments have been activated in communities near the fence.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: On a call with Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi, Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi urged for a ceasefire amid the ongoing tension with Israel and US. This comes as Tehran launched a second day of strikes in response to ongoing US-Israeli air attacks.

Araghchi told Albusaidi that Tehran is open to any serious efforts at de-escalation.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump has claimed that as many as 48 Iranian leaders have been killed in the ongoing ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran. While speaking to the US media, the President said, “Nobody can believe the success we're having; 48 leaders are gone in one shot. And it's moving along rapidly.”

Several key Iranian figures, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have been killed in the joint airstrikes by Israel and the United States of America.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The US military has claimed that four B-2 Bombers struck underground ballistic missile sites in Iran.

US Central Command has rejected Iran's IRGC claim that it struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles.

Calling the claim a “lie”, the Central Command said, “The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close. The Lincoln continues to launch aircraft in support of CENTCOM’s relentless campaign to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime.”

The US Central Command has announced that three US soldiers have been killed and five others have been wounded in the ongoing ‘Operation Epic Fury’ as of 9:30 am (ETA).

It added, “Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing. The situation is fluid, so out of respect for the families, we will withhold additional information, including the identities of our fallen warriors, until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.”

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The United States of America has claimed that US struck Iranian warship in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel sunk after being destroyed at Chabahar pier.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to destabilise global oil and gas markets.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Several Iraqis wore black and waved red flags as they marched in Baghdad to condemn the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the nation on Sunday and stated that Iran will continue to “strike hard”.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Former Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has reportedly been killed in the US-Israeli joint airstrikes. As per reports, Ahmadinejad's close aides and bodyguards were also killed in the attack. The former President is said to have been killed after the building in which he was present in Tehran was attacked by Israeli Air Force.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says a new leadership council “has begun its work” after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: One person has been killed and 20 others have been injured in fresh Israeli strikes on Kuwait.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has accused Iran of deliberately targeting civilians in a missile strike on Beit Shemesh.

In a post on X, the IDF stated, 'The Iranian regime directly fired missiles toward the civilian neighbourhood of Beit Shemesh, killing innocent civilians.

The Iranian regime purposely targets civilian targets, while we precisely target terror targets. This is who we’re operating against—a regime who uses civilian casualties as their war tactic. '

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The UAE Defence Ministry has confirmed that three people have been killed since the start of the Iranian attack, including citizens of Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The ministry also reported 58 cases of minor injuries resulting from the strikes.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Saudi Arabia has summoned Iran's envoy over the recent strikes targeting Gulf countries.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: As many as six people have been killed in fresh strikes by Iran on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced that it has destroyed two Iranian fighter jets that were preparing to take off.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Emirati Ministry confirmed that out of 200 drones and 137 ballistic missiles launched toward the UAE, most were successfully intercepted. However, 14 drones fell within Emirati territory and territorial waters, causing limited damage.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Footage of Iranian Fighter Jets Getting Ready for Strikes on US Targets. 

Israel-Iran War LIVE: China has condemned the attack that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a "grave violation" of Iran's sovereignty and security. In an official statement, Beijing said the strike "tramples on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and basic norms in international relations," adding that it “firmly opposes and strongly condemns it.” 

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israeli airstrikes, Israel has issued a sharp response, describing the late Iranian leader as the 'puppet master behind the Axis of Terror'.

In a post on X, 'Khamenei, the puppet master behind the Axis of Terror, is no longer a threat to the world,' they stated. 

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Israel has claimed that Iran, in its retaliatory strikes, deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure in neighboring countries.

In a post on X, Israeli authorities stated, "Iran is the No. 1 threat to the Middle East and world peace. On February 28th, Iran deliberately struck civilian targets in its neighboring countries."

Argentine President Javier Milei praised the joint operation carried out Saturday by the U.S. and Israel that killed Iran’s supreme leader, whom he described as “one of the most evil, violent, and cruel individuals in modern history.”

In his statement, Milei also recalled the 1994 terrorist attack on the Argentine Jewish community center, known as AMIA, in Buenos Aires.

The bombing killed 85 people and injured hundreds, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history.

The president reaffirmed that pursuing justice for the victims of the AMIA attack remains a state policy.

“We will continue until the last person responsible pays with his freedom or his life for this horrific crime,” Milei said.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks that targeted the commercial port of Duqm in the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, as well as an oil tanker off its coast.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed deep condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Putin condemned the assassination, stating it was carried out with a cynical disregard for human morality and international law. 

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has informed students and schools that due to the current situation in parts of the Middle East, including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, the examinations scheduled for Monday, 02 March 2026, for both Class X and Class XII, have been postponed.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, has issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In a post on X, Larijani declared, "Yesterday Iran fired missiles at the United States and Israel, and they did hurt. Today we will hit them with a force that they have never experienced before." 

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Senior cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi will serve as Iran's interim Supreme Leader following the killing of Ali Khamenei, according to the local media reports. 

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The British Defence Minister reported that two missiles had been fired in the direction of Cyprus, where thousands of British troops are stationed. 
 

Bahrain’s national communications centre says a new wave of “hostile iranian ballistic missiles and drones” has been intercepted above the gulf state.

Due to airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the middle east, 60 departures and 40 arrivals, totalling 100 flights, have been cancelled at Delhi airport so far, ANI reported citing sources.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Qatar has expressed “strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks” that targeted Oman’s commercial port of Duqm and an oil tanker off its coast. “Qatar considers these attacks a violation of Omani sovereignty, an unacceptable escalation, and a cowardly act targeting a state that plays an active role in mediation efforts,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei and said that his killing is a declaration of war against Muslims.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iraq’s top Shiite Cleric Ali Sistani offered condolences following the death of Iran’s Supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

“There is no doubt that the enemies intended, by his martyrdom and by launching the wide military aggression on Iran, to inflict severe harm on this dear country,” he said.

He also called on Iranians to maintain unity and not allow “the aggressors” to achieve their aims.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The nationwide internet blackout in Iran has passed the 24-hour mark, with national connectivity flatlining at 1 percent of ordinary levels, according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks.

Israel-Iran War LIVE:  Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reports the sound of “terrible explosions” caused by missile and air attacks in Tehran, in the area around the Seyyed Khandan and Qasr intersections, as well as Vanak Square and Motahari Street.

Israel-Iran War LIVE:  Citing a security source, Oman News Agency said two drones had targeted the port injuring one foreign worker. One drone struck a mobile workers’ accommodation while debris from the second drone landed near fuel tanks causing no material damage, it reported.

Israel-Iran War LIVE:  Massive explosion strikes Iran's capital as Israeli military says it is targeting 'heart' of city. The statement published on Telegram claimed the targets were the government sites, adding that over the past day the attacks were working on establishing aerial superiority and paving the path to Tehran.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Pakistan’s Edhi rescue service has said six people were killed and several injured in riots that broke out near the US consulate in Karachi. Protesters attempted to storm the US diplomatic mission in the Pakistani city. At least six people were injured as police dispersed the crowd.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: China is highly concerned over the military strikes against Iran launched by the United States and Israel, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Saturday, calling for an immediate stop of the military actions and no further escalation of the situation.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Israeli army has said that alerts were activated in several areas of the country following the detection of missiles launched from Iran. “At this time, the Air Force is working to intercept and attack wherever necessary to eliminate the threat,” read a statement from the military.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iraq has announced a three-day period of public mourning across the country for the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iraqi News Agency (INA) has reported.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The official IRNA agency says the chief of the staff of the Armed Forces, Abdul Rahim Mousavi, and Minister of Defense Aziz Nasirzadeh have been killed in the US-Israel attacks on Iran on Saturday.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Thousands of mourners have gathered in the historic Iranian city of Isfahan to pay tribute to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A video posted by Iran’s English-language state channel Press TV showed a large crowd of people protesting in Naqsh-e Jahan Square.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: A small fire has broken out in the industrial area of Qatar’s capital Doha after an Iranian missile was intercepted above the city, according to the Gulf country’s interior ministry.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Protests have broken out across India’s Kashmir, including in Budgam and Srinagar districts, following the confirmed killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Sirens were heard across Doha, Qatar, following Iran’s continued retaliatory strikes on US sites and military targets in the region.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran’s Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran has said that a temporary leadership council will be set up today, according to state television.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Following the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran is moving quickly to initiate the transition process. A top Iranian security official stated that the process to select the next supreme leader is set to begin 

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The American naval base in the Abdullah Mubarak area of Kuwait was struck by four ballistic missiles and twelve drones, resulting in extensive destruction of infrastructure, according to a statement cited by the Iranian embassy in India, referencing the IRGC.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on his Truth Social account, telling Tehran not to hit back after recent strikes. Trump wrote that Iran had announced it planned to strike “very hard today, harder than they have ever been hit before,” but strongly cautioned against any retaliation. 

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Islamic Republic of Iran Embassy in New Delhi has lowered its national flag to half-mast as a mark of respect following the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was confirmed killed in US-Israel strikes.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran has launched missile and drone strikes on multiple countries in the Middle East in response to the recent joint military actions by the United States and Israel. Iranian forces targeted sites in the United Arab Emirates (including Dubai and Abu Dhabi), Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, leading to explosions and alerts as sirens sounded in several Gulf cities. 

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has launched “extensive missile and drone” attacks targeting American military bases and Israeli facilities across the region. The IRGC said the strikes hit 27 US bases as well as key Israeli sites, including Tel Nof Airbase, the Israeli military’s command headquarters at HaKirya in Tel Aviv, and a major defence industrial complex in the city, Iran International reported citing an IRCG statement issued Sunday morning.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel," a military statement said, adding that the air force was "operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary. The official account of U.S. Central Command.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, mourners gathered at the Hazrat Masoumeh shrine in Qom in Central Iran were reported to be chanting slogans like “Death to America” and “Death to Israel.”

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as “a great crime” and warned that those responsible will face consequences. In a statement released by his office, Pezeshkian said, “This great crime will never remain unanswered and will turn a new page in the history of the Islamic world and Shiism.”

Israel-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump has said diplomatic engagement with Iran is now “much easier” following recent American strikes, even as critics argue the attacks could undermine Washington’s credibility in ongoing nuclear negotiations.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: In a statement, the airline said, “Close monitoring and careful assessment of the evolving situation in the Middle East have necessitated further curtailment of our scheduled operations, with the safety and security of our customers and crew remaining our highest priority.”

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Visual confirmation of a direct hit on an American base in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan from Iranian strikes.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) announced the name of its new Commander-in-Chief on Sunday. Veteran military officer Ahmad Vahidi, the former Minister of Defence and the Minister of Interior, was appointed as the elite militia's new commander-in-chief.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The headquarters of American spy agency CIA, has been hit with Iranian missiles, Israel's Channel 12 reported.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The state-run IRNA news agency announced the death of Maj. Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, who took over as the Guard’s top commander after Israel killed its past commander in the 12-day June war. Ali Shamkhani, long a figurehead within Iran’s security establishment was also killed, IRNA said.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: In a post from the official account of U.S. Central Command, US has shares a video of military action against Iran.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran’s Cabinet has warned that the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is a “great crime” that “will never go unanswered,” according to AP.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a statement after Khamenei's death announced, "The most devastating offensive operation in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces will begin toward the occupied territories and American terrorist bases in just moments," it says.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The state media agency has reported that the government has declared 40 days of public mourning in the wake of Khamenei’s killing. It also announced seven days of public holidays.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran's supreme leader Khamenei has been killed in Israeli and US strikes, Iranian state media said.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that he supports U.S. actions to prevent Iran from threatening international peace and security.

“We support the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security,” Albanese posted on social media.
 

Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Bahrain International Airport has been hit by a drone. No casualties were reported and minor damages was caused to the airport.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: A video has surfaced showing people of Iran toppling the statue of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. This comes after US President Donald Trump stated that Khamenei has been assassinated.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that Iran is suffering for not making a deal with the US. In a post on X, he wrote, "The Iranian regime had their chance, yet refused to make a deal — and now they are suffering the consequences. For almost fifty years, Iran has targeted and killed Americans, always seeking the world’s most powerful weapons to further their radical cause. Last night, unlike any previous president, President Trump began dealing with this cancer.

We will not tolerate powerful missiles targeting the American people. Those missiles will be destroyed, along with Iran’s missile production. The Iranian navy will be destroyed. And, as President Trump has said his entire life, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon."

He further claimed that the United States did not start this conflict, but it will finish it. He added, "If you kill or threaten Americans anywhere in the world — as Iran has — then we will hunt you down, and we will kill you.

Our warriors are the best in the world, and they are fully unleashed to achieve our objectives. May God’s providence protect them in this vital mission."

Israel-Iran War LIVE: An Asian national was killed and seven people were injured after an attack on Zayed International Airport.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Iran Major General Abdollahi has stated that Iran will definately determine the end of the war, that was started by US and Israel on Saturday.

The commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said, “Trump should know that this time he is no longer responsible for ending the war, and it is the Islamic Republic that will define the end of the war.”

They started it, and we will definitely determine the end of the war.

He further said, “We assure you that we stand firm to the last breath and will definitely make the enemy regret it."

 An Iranian drone hit Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, UAE. Visuals showed fire and thick plumes of smoke emanating from the 7-star hotel.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump wrote:

“Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS. He was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems and, working closely with Israel, there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do. This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country. We are hearing that many of their IRGC, Military, and other Security and Police Forces, no longer want to fight, and are looking for Immunity from us. As I said last night, “Now they can have Immunity, later they only get Death!” Hopefully, the IRGC and Police will peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots, and work together as a unit to bring back the Country to the Greatness it deserves. That process should soon be starting in that, not only the death of Khamenei but the Country has been, in only one day, very much destroyed and, even, obliterated. The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!”

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: While speaking to the US media, Donald Trump stated that he “feels” that the report of Khamenei's death is “correct”. He noted that most of Iran's top leadership are gone. He said, “The people that make all the decision, all of them are gone.”

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: As per reports, US President Donald Trump and Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu were shown photographs of Khamenei's body as proof of his death.

Khamenei's body has been found, Israeli official says he is confirmed dead. This comes after his residence was attacked in the ongoing US-Israel strikes on Saturday.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may no longer be alive. During a televised address, Netanyahu said there are “many signs” that Khamenei is no longer alive. However, there are no official confirmation from Iran over this. Earlier in the day, explosions were reported at Khamenei's residence.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Accoring to a Tehran Council member, Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son-in-law and daughter-in-law have been killed in US-Israel airstrikes.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron addressed an emergency defence council meeting after US and Israel launched joint airstrikes on Iran. Macron stated France was not warned of the attack before hand.

“France was neither warned nor involved, just like all the other countries in the region and our allies.”
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The Chabahar Port in Iran has reportedly been struck by two explosions.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Indian badminton player PV Sindhu is stuck at the Dubai airport as conflict in the Middle East has resulted in the suspension of flight operations.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Iranian drones have hit a hotel in Manama, Baharin. This comes as Iran has started attacking residential buildings in the Middle East.

The death toll following the explosion at an elementary girls' school in Minab, southern Iran, has rise to 160.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The strait, which is a crucial checkpoint for oil transit, is located between Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Fairmont Hotel, a luxury hotel on Dubai's Palm Street, reported an explosion. Visuals showed fire and smoke emanating from the building.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The death toll following the explosion at an elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, has rise to 85. The school suffered extensive damage following the strike. Visuals from the scene showed people recovering children's bags from the rubbles. Blocks of concrete were seen lying on desks and benches in classrooms.

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemned the attack, calling it a murder of innocent children. “It was bombed in broad daylight, when packed with young pupils. Dozens of innocent children have been murdered at this site alone.”

He added, “These crimes against the Iranian People will not go unanswered.”

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The U.N. Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting on the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has condemned the airstrikes by US and Israel on Iran and the subsequent retaliation by Iran. He called for immediate de-escalation of war, which he warned could lead to grave consequences for civilians.

In a post on X, Guterres said, "I condemn today’s military escalation in the Middle East. The use of force by the United States & Israel against Iran, and the subsequent retaliation by Iran across the region, undermine international peace and security.

All Member States must respect their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the UN. The Charter clearly prohibits “the threat of the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.”

He added, "I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities & de-escalation. Failing to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians & regional stability. I strongly encourage all parties to return immediately to the negotiating table.

I reiterate that there is no viable alternative to the peaceful settlement of international disputes, in full accordance with international law, including the UN Charter. The Charter provides the foundation for the maintenance of international peace and security."

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Several people were injured after an Iranian drone strike hit Kuwait International Airport, injuring several workers.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: A huge explosion has been reported close to Burj Khalifa. The building in Dubai, UAE, has been evacuated.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that UK planes are in the skies above the Middle East as part of coordinated defence operations to protect its people and its allies.

Israel-Iran War LIVE: World's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, has reportedlty been evacuated amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Earlier, Iranina missiles had stuck UAE.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi stated that “as far as” he knows, Iran's supreme leader Ayatolalh Ali Khamenei is still alive. This comes amid rumours of the assassination of the Iranian leader following airstrikes on his residence.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The Ministry of External Affairs of India has called for dialogue and diplomacy after USA and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on Saturday.

A statement by the MEA said, “India is deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region. We urge all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians. Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues. Sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states must be respected.”

It added, “Our Missions in the region are in touch with Indian nationals and have issued appropriate advisories asking them to remain vigilant, stay in contact with the Missions, and follow local security guidance.”

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Iran's Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, Reutrers reported citing regional sources.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Israel’s energy ministry has ordered the temporary shutdown of parts of the country’s natural gas reservoirs.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The death toll following the explosion at an elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, has rise to 57. A missile also hit a clinic near the school.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, invoked a 12-year-old tweet from Donald Trump on Saturday to highlight what he described as the former president's contradictory actions.

In a post on X, Araghchi shared Trump's 2014 tweet which read, "Remember that I predicted a long time ago that President Obama will attack Iran because of his inability to negotiate properly not skilled!"

Araghchi then condemned the ongoing strikes, stating, "Netanyahu and Trump's war on Iran is wholly unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate. Trump has turned 'America First' into ‘Israel First’ which always means ‘America Last...’

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Russia condemned the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday as "a pre-planned and unprovoked act of armed aggression", demanding an immediate halt to the campaign and a return to diplomacy.

In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry accused Washington and Tel Aviv of "hiding behind" concerns over Iran's nuclear programme while actually pursuing regime change, warning that the attacks risked triggering a "humanitarian, economic and possibly radiological catastrophe" and were "plunging the Middle East into an abyss of uncontrolled escalation."

Earlier, Russia's Medvedev mocked Donald Trump's "peacemaker" image following the attack, suggesting the former president's talks with Tehran were merely a facade.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The United Nations Human Rights Chief has expressed regret over the strikes carried out by Israel and the United States, as well as Iran's retaliatory attacks, warning that civilians are once again bearing the heaviest burden of the conflict.

"As always, in any armed conflict, it is civilians who end up paying the ultimate price," said Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. "Bombs and missiles are not the way to resolve differences but only result in death, destruction and human misery."

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The death toll from Iran's retaliatory missile strikes continues to rise, with Syrian state television reporting that an Iranian missile hit an industrial area in the southern city of Sweida, killing four people.
 

Australia has expressed its support for the United States in efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while also condemning Tehran's role as a "destabilising force" in the region.

In a statement posted on X, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia "stands with the brave people of Iran in their struggle against oppression." He also highlighted two attacks on Australian soil that have been blamed on Iran, underscoring the country's hostile actions.

The remarks come after Australia cut diplomatic ties with Iran in August, expelling its ambassador following accusations that Tehran orchestrated two antisemitic attacks within the country.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The Indian Embassy in Muscat has issued an advisory for Indian citizens in Muscat.

"In view of the current regional situation, all Indian nationals in the Sultanate of Oman are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, take due care, remain vigilant, and follow safety guidelines and advisories as and when issued by the Omani authorities and the Indian Embassy..." 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: According to local media reports, Iran's missile campaign has targeted multiple locations across the Middle East. The reported targets so far include:

OCCUPIED PALESTINE

• All occupied territories

 BAHRAIN

• Al-Jufair Base
• U.S. Fifth Fleet Command Center

 QATAR

• Al-Udeid Air Base

KUWAIT

• Arifjan Camp
• Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base
• Mubarak Air Base

 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

• Al Dhafra Air Base
• Jebel Ali Port
• Fujairah Air Base

SAUDI ARABIA

• Emir Sultan Base (Riyadh)
• Tabuk Base
• Khamis Mushait Base
• A western base in Jeddah

JORDAN

• Muwaffaq Salti Air Base

IRAQ

• U.S. base in Erbil

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: As many as 40 girl students were killed, and several students were injured after massive explosions hit an elementary school in the city of Minab on Saturday. This is the first confirmed report of causalities in Iran after United States of America and Israel launched joint airstrikes on Iran.
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have officially confirmed that missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel, triggering sirens across multiple areas of the country.

In a statement, the IDF said, "A short while ago, sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel. The public is requested to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command. At this time, the Israeli Air Force is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat. The defense is not hermetic, and therefore it is essential that the public continue to adhere to the Home Front Command’s guidelines. The public is requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command."

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.

The kingdom warned of “dire consequences of the continued breach of countries’ sovereignty and the violation of international principles.”

Saudi Arabia also called on the international community to take measures to confront Iran’s attacks, which it said were undermining the stability and security of the region.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: In a joint statement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa stressed the importance of preventing further escalation and upholding international law.  

"Ensuring nuclear safety and preventing any actions that could further escalate tensions or undermine the global non-proliferation regime is of critical importance. We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, to protect civilians, and to fully respect international law," they stated. 
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The Israel-Iran conflict has taken a dramatic turn, with reports of Israeli military strikes now extending to Lebanon, even as Iran claims to have launched missile attacks on multiple U.S. military bases and interests across the Middle East.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Iran reported on Saturday that five students at a girls' school were killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in southern Iran, marking the first confirmed fatalities since the joint strikes began.

The state-run IRNA news agency said the strike occurred in Minab, a city in Hormozgan province where Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard maintains a base. 
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that the country was subjected to a "blatant attack" by Iranian ballistic missiles on Saturday, stating that air defenses responded with "high efficiency" and successfully intercepted a number of incoming missiles.

Meanwhile, missile interceptions were reported over the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, amid the strikes. 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Following the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, Syria has now shut airspace in the south. The disruptions have also grounded flights to Lebanon, with Lufthansa, Air France, Transavia, and Pegasus cancelling all services.
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: At least one person was killed in the UAE and another wounded in Israel following Iran's counterattack on Saturday.

In northern Israel, a man was lightly wounded by shrapnel from an impact, while fire and rescue services reported that an apartment on the 20th floor sustained a direct hit—though it was unclear if it was caused by a missile or interception debris.

Meanwhile, UAE state news agency WAM confirmed that shrapnel from an Iranian missile attack on the capital killed one person, marking the first known fatality since Iran launched its retaliatory strikes in response to the joint US-Israel campaign targeting the Islamic Republic.
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Air India has suspended all its flights to destinations across the Middle East in response to the evolving situation in the region. The airline cited the highest standards of safety for passengers and crew as the reason for the decision. 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: According to Israeli media, the strikes achieved "high success" in targeting Iran's president and senior commanders.

The operation reportedly included an attempt to assassinate both Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Iranian president.
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Iran's Foreign Ministry responded to Saturday's joint strikes, vowing that the country "will not hesitate" to retaliate against the renewed military aggression.

In a statement posted on X, “The time has come to defend the homeland and confront the enemy’s military assault,” the foreign ministry posted in a statement on X. “Just as we were prepared for negotiations, we have been even more prepared for defense at all times. The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will decisively respond to the aggressors with full authority,” he said. 
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Another round of Israeli air raids is underway against Iran, with strikes targeting multiple locations in the western and southern parts of the country. The cities of Urmia in the northwest and Shiraz in the south have been hit in the latest wave of Israeli-American air raids, marking a significant expansion of the ongoing military campaign.
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The UAE has temporarily closed its airspace, with Qatar and Kuwait following suit shortly after.
 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Explosions reported in Qatar as Iran launched a retaliatory strike in response to the joint US-Israel campaign against the Islamic Republic. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties at the time of writing this report. 

(With Inputs from AP) 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: Russia's Medvedev mocked Trump's "peacemaker" image following the attack on Iran, suggesting the former president's talks with Tehran were merely a facade.  

"The peacekeeper is at it again. The talks with Iran were just a cover. Everyone knew that. So who has more patience to wait for the enemy’s sorry end now? The US is just 249 years old. The Persian Empire was founded over 2500 years ago. Let’s see what happens in 100 years or so…" he wrote. 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: As per reports, explosions have been heard in the Bahraini capital, Manama, which is home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet. The blasts come after the Bahraini interior ministry issued alerts on X, confirming that emergency sirens had been activated and urging residents to remain calm and move to the nearest safe place. 

US-Israel Attack Iran LIVE Updates: Yemen's Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have launched ballistic missiles towards Israel following US-Israeli strikes against Iran earlier today. Iran has also fired a volley of missiles towards Israel, but most of them were intercepted by the Israeli military.

US-Israel Attack Iran LIVE Updates: Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv was forced to turn back mid-journey after regional airspace was closed following strikes on Iran carried out in coordination with US and Israel.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: While Supreme Leader Khamenei is out of Tehran at a ‘secure location’, state media reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian is “safe and sound”.

Network data indicates that Iran is currently experiencing an almost complete internet blackout, with national connectivity standing at 4% of typical levels. The event occurs alongside combat operations by the US and Israel and resembles tactics employed in last year's conflict with Israel.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: The son of Iran's former shah expressed optimism on Saturday about defeating the Islamic republic following the assaults by the United States and Israel. "We are near achieving complete success". "I desire to be next to you as quickly as I can so that together we can reclaim and restore Iran," said Reza Pahlavi, who resides in exile near Washington, in a video message online.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday the joint attack with the U.S. was to ‘remove an existential threat posed’ by Iran. Netanyahu said in a statement that the attacks were aimed at ending “the threat of the Iranian ayatollah’s regime.”

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Iran is preparing to “take revenge” on Israel and deliver “strong response”, State tv reported. The Israeli army says missiles have been launched towards Israel from Iran.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Israeli army says missiles launched from Iran were identified heading towards Israel, prompting sirens in several areas of the country.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called on fellow Lebanese to put the interest of their country above all amid “the dangerous developments” in the region.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Seven missiles reportedly struck near Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's residential palace and office in Tehran. It also wasn't immediately clear whether the 86-year-old Khamenei had been in his offices at the time, reported AP.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Following the strikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had begun "major combat operations" in Iran. "Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime," Trump said in a video shared on social media.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: President Donald Trump has appealed to the Iranian people to “take over your government” after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran “It will be yours to take," Trump said.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Israeli strikes on Iran were targeting "regime and military sites including ballistic missiles", the Kan public broadcaster reported, citing an Israeli official. "Israeli official: Regime targets and military sites are being attacked -- including ballistic missiles," appeared on the ticker of the Kan 11 television channel. 

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates:  Iraq's Ministry of Transport said on Saturday that the country's airspace has been closed following Israeli airstrikes on neighboring Iran. The ministry's spokesman Mitham al-Safi told state-run Iraqi News Agency about the closure, noting that "the closure was preceded by the evacuation of all air traffic from Iraqi airspace.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: The Israeli operation against Iran on Saturday was coordinated with the US, an Israeli defence official told Reuters. The operation was planned for months and the launch date was decided weeks ago, the official added.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: The United States is participating in the Israeli strikes against Iran, according to a US official and a person familiar with the operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity to detail sensitive military operations.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: As Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran on Saturday, the operation is being called ‘Roar of the Lion’, according to Israeli officials.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE: The Indian Embassy in Israel has urged nationals to exercise caution and remain vigilant due to the security situation, advising adherence to safety guidelines and instructions from Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command for their safety.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Apparent strike in Iran's capital, Tehran, happened near offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Following the Israeli strikes on Tehran, Iran has shut its airspace, while the internet services have also been disrupted.