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Iran's retaliatory strikes have targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, and there's been reports of explosions and interceptions in several Middle Eastern cities.

An Iraqi Shiite militia claimed a drone attack Monday targeting US troops at the airport in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, further widening the retaliation over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.The group, Saraya Awliya al-Dam, is one of a group of Shiite militias operating in Iraq following the 2003 US-led invasion of the country that toppled Saddam Hussein. (AP)

The UK's Ministry of Defense has confirmed a suspected drone strike on its military base at Akrotiri in Cyprus, with no casualties reported. The incident occurred around midnight, causing minor damage to the facility.

This comes after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed to a US request to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missile threats .

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Israeli strikes in the towns of Haris, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and Mefdoun, as reported by Aljazeera.

The Israeli Air Force reports that projectiles launched from Lebanon fell in open areas, with no alerts activated as per policy. This incident follows recent escalations between Israel and Hezbollah, with the Israeli military striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after the group launched rockets and drones towards Israel.

"We are now closely monitoring every change in the situation around Iran. It is important that this chance for change for Iran be used properly. The Iranian people have long effectively been alone against violence – against the Iranian regime," says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing the need for global support for the Iranian people and condemning the regime's violence and support for Russia.

Lebanon's prime minister, Nawaf Salam, has just posted a statement on X, warning against launching rockets from southern Lebanon.

"Regardless of the party standing behind it, the launching of rockets from southern Lebanon is an irresponsible and suspicious act that endangers Lebanon's security and safety and provides Israel with pretexts to continue its attacks on it," he says.

Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for launching projectiles towards Israel, citing retaliation for the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel's military has responded with strikes across Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

The escalation follows a joint US-Israel operation that killed Khamenei, prompting Iran to vow revenge and launch missile attacks on Israel and US bases in the region.

The US and Israel's joint strikes on Iran have killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking retaliatory attacks on Israel and US bases in the region.

Iran has launched missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf countries, killing at least 11 people in Israel and prompting the US to vow continued military action.

The conflict has caused global repercussions, including disrupted air travel, shipping suspensions through the Suez Canal, and concerns over oil market stability, with world leaders calling for a return to negotiations and peace.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday (local time) said that the UK will permit the United States to use British bases for a "specific and limited defensive purpose" to counter Iranian missile threats, adding that London is not joining offensive strikes against Iran.

This comes after a joint missile strike titled Operation Roaring Lion/Operation Epic Fury by Israel and the United States on Iran on February 28.

Sharing a video message on X addressing escalating tensions in the Gulf, Starmer said, "Yesterday, I spoke to you about the situation in the Gulf and explained that the United Kingdom was not involved in the strikes on Iran. That remains the case." However, he accused Iran of widening the conflict over the past two days. "Over the last two days, Iran has launched sustained attacks across the region at countries that did not attack them. They've hit airports and hotels where British citizens are staying," he said.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran continued for a second day on Sunday after the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threw the future of the Islamic Republic into uncertainty and raised the risk of regional instability. There were explosions in Tehran on Sunday night as Israel said it was taking its attacks to the “heart” of Iran’s capital. (AP)

Three close allies of the United States said Sunday they are ready to join forces to defend their interests in the Middle East and stop Iran's retaliatory missile and drone strikes following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as others around the world raised concerns that the conflict sparked by coordinated US-Israel attacks could spread into a wider war.

Britain, France and Germany said they were prepared to work with the United States.“We will take steps to defend our interests and those of our allies in the region, potentially through enabling necessary and proportionate defensive action to destroy Iran’s capability to fire missiles and drones at their source,” their statement said. (AP)

US President Donald Trump has stated that the strikes on Iran could last for about a month, saying "It's always been a four-week process... as strong as it is, it's a big country, it'll take four weeks - or less". He also commented on the deaths of US service personnel, calling them "great people" and noting that such incidents are expected and could happen again.

Reacting to Iran's missile and drone attack, a senior Bahraini official tells me that their national security "is inseparable from that of our Gulf neighbours and our strategic partners."

"An attack on Bahrain is not an isolated act — it is an attack on the collective stability of the GCC and on the broader international order that safeguards maritime navigation and regional security."

"Iran’s reckless missile adventurism will not alter Bahrain’s strategic posture.”-BBC

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a martyr and vowed revenge for his killing in a US-Israel military offensive. Pezeshkian praised Khamenei's 37-year leadership, saying he led the Islamic Revolution with wisdom and courage. A 40-day nationwide mourning period has been announced. Pezeshkian warned that those responsible for Khamenei's death will regret their actions, stating that the crime will create a new chapter in Islamic and Shia history. -NBC News

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that the US and Israel have crossed a red line and will face consequences for their actions. In a video played on state TV, Ghalibaf said Iran has prepared for "all scenarios" and will deliver "devastating blows" to the US and Israel .

Trump has just issued a new statement on his Truth Social media app, warning Iran against hitting back.

“Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever been hit before,” the US president wrote.

“They better not do that, however, because if they do, we will hit them with a force that has never been seen before!”

India on Sunday issued an advisory for the foreign nationals in the country to contact their nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in order to extend or regularise their stay due to a developing situation in West Asia.

“All foreign nationals in India, who have had to change their travel plans due to the ongoing developments in the West Asia region and need assistance with extension of their visa or to regularize their stay, are requested to contact the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office. The FRRO concerned will help with necessary formalities.” the government said in a new advisory.

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At least 11 explosions have been heard in the sky above Qatar's capital, Doha, as residents report loud blasts and plumes of smoke rising from central areas, as reported by Aljazeera.

Protesters in Baghdad's Green Zone have clashed with government security forces, attempting to mobilize towards the US embassy in anger over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The protesters, waving flags and shouting slogans, also blocked road vehicles at a roundabout near a gate leading to the Green Zone, according to videos verified by Al Jazeera's Sanad.

Several loud bangs were heard in the Dubai area for ⁠a ​second day on Sunday, ​witnesses said, after ​Iran ⁠launched retaliatory strikes on ‌the neighbouring Gulf states in response to US and ⁠Israeli ⁠strikes on the ⁠Islamic Republic.

Iran ‌has said ​it ‌would target US bases ‌in ​the ​region. ​It has hit a ​range of ⁠other targets.

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Qatar's Ministry of Interior reports that eight more people have been injured, bringing the total to 16, following Iranian strikes on the country. The ministry also notes that there has been limited material damage in various areas. _Al-Jazeera

China's ministry of foreign affairs has expressed concern over US-Israeli strikes against Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire, urging all sides to avoid escalation and to resume dialogue and negotiation.

In a statement on Saturday, the ministry said Iran's sovereignty, security ⁠and ​territorial integrity should be respected.

On Sunday, China's embassy in Israel issued a notice advising Chinese citizens in Israel to evacuate to safer areas within the country ​as soon ​as possible or to ⁠leave for Egypt via the Taba border crossing.-Reuters

Khamenei was a long-time opponent of the United States and Israel. He supported armed groups across the region and backed Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes, which Tehran described as "defensive tools."

He introduced the idea of “heroic flexibility” in 2013, allowing limited compromise when needed. This approach helped clear the way for Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. Trump withdrew the United States from the agreement in 2018 during his first term and reimposed sanctions. Iran later reduced its compliance with the deal.

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Iran’s Press TV has posted footage of Khamenei’s supporters mourning his death at the shrine of Imam Reza in the city of Mashhad.

Several people are heard crying wailing as others appear collapsed on the floor in grief.

Protests have erupted in Srinagar's Saida Kadal area, with people condemning the US-Israel strike that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have also voiced their condemnation of the attack, with some calling for the safe evacuation of Kashmiris stranded in Iran.

Government supporters have gathered in Tehran, Iran, to mourn the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israel strike on Saturday.

Government supporters gather in mourning after state TV officially announced the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Feb. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

A South Korean protester wearing a mask of U.S. President Donald Trump attends a press conference denouncing the US and Israel's attack on Iran, near the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo)

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Iran's state TV reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's Supreme Leader, was killed early Saturday morning at his office in Tehran while carrying out his duties. The attack has caused significant damage to the Leadership House compound, according to BBC Verify's satellite imagery analysis. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied earlier reports that Khamenei was hiding, stating that his death is proof of the enemy's psychological warfare.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that it's taking swift and decisive action against the Iranian regime, following warnings. The operation is part of a joint US-Israel effort targeting key Iranian military sites, including areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's offices.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took over as Iran's Supreme Leader in 1989, following the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the Islamic Revolution. Khamenei played a crucial role in shaping Iran's military and paramilitary forces, which not only defended the country but also extended its influence globally.

Before becoming Supreme Leader, he served as Iran's President during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, an experience that deepened his distrust of the West, particularly the US, due to their support for Iraq's Saddam Hussein. This sentiment shaped his decades-long rule, reinforcing Iran's stance of constant defense against external and internal threats.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Iran for over three decades and shaped its confrontation with the United States and Israel, was killed on Saturday in US-Israeli airstrikes, Iranian media confirmed early Sunday.

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Khamenei had died during strikes targeting Iran’s leadership. A senior Israeli official also told Reuters that his body was found following the attacks. Satellite images showed heavy damage to his compound in Tehran, which was among the first sites hit.

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The fars 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. As we announced earlier, Khamenei’s killing was announced on Iran’s state media, but no details surrounding his killing were announced.

A missile strike by Iran hit a building in Tel Aviv, resulting in one death and 22 injuries. The building partially collapsed, and a fire broke out, prompting rescue efforts. Eight people were rescued, and search operations are ongoing, according to reports from Haaretz and other media outlets.

Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday.

We have some comments from Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the national security commission of the Iranian parliament.

“We warned you!” he wrote on social media.

“Now you have started down a path which end is no longer in your control,” he added.

⁠Iran ⁠is preparing ⁠for retaliation following the attacks, with the ⁠response set ⁠to be ⁠crushing, an ⁠Iranian ⁠official has told Reuters.

The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has issued a high-priority security advisory urging nationals to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times due to the prevailing security situation in the region.

Indian nationals are strongly advised to strictly adhere to safety guidelines and instructions issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command. It's recommended to stay close to designated shelters, avoid non-essential travel, and monitor local news and emergency alerts.

A US official has told Al Jazeera that joint US-Israeli air strikes aim to dismantle Iran’s security apparatus.

Cellphone communications are down in several areas of Tehran, Iran's capital, with no calls possible at present. There's a possibility internet services might also be disrupted soon, according to reports. This disruption comes after Israel launched a pre-emptive attack on Iran, with explosions heard in Tehran and Israel declaring a state of emergency.

The US Embassy in Qatar has issued a shelter-in-place order for all personnel and is advising American citizens to do the same until further notice, following Israel's attack on Iran on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera.

The office of Iran's Supreme Leader, the main headquarters of Ali Khamenei in downtown Tehran, has been targeted in an attack on Saturday.

Witnesses say more explosions rock Iran's capital, Tehran.

An apparent strike in Iran’s capital Saturday happened near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.State television acknowledged an explosion in the area of the offices.It wasn’t immediately clear whether the 86-year-old Khamenei had been in his offices at the time. He hasn’t been seen publicly in days as tensions with the United States have grown. (AP)

An explosion rang out Saturday in Iran’s capital, Tehran, witnesses said.There was no immediate comment from the government about the blast. The explosion came as tensions are high between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program.Meanwhile, sirens sounded across Israel.

It wasn’t immediately clear if both were connected. The Israeli military said that the “proactive alert to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward the state of Israel.”

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Asked about the possible impact of US strikes against Iran on oil prices, President Donald Trump told reporters in Texas, "I'm not concerned. I'm concerned about people's lives. I'm concerned about long term health for this country. That's what I'm concerned."

Senator Jim Risch, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman on Friday welcomed Secretary Rubio's designation of Iran as the first State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention, highlighting its deserved status.

"Iran is the first ever country to be designated a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention — and no nation is more deserving of that grim title," Risch said. "Too many Americans have suffered at the hands of the regime, and I'm glad to see the Administration use the authorities given to them by my Countering Wrongful Detention Act."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel on Monday to discuss US policy priorities including Iran, Lebanon, and efforts to implement President Donald Trump’s 20 Point Plan in Gaza, the United States Department of State spokesperson said on Friday.

US President Donald Trump said Friday he's “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran's nuclear program but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East.

He spoke a day after US envoys held another inconclusive round of indirect talks with Iran in Geneva.

As American forces gather in the region, Trump has threatened military action if Iran does not agree to a far-reaching deal on its nuclear program, while Iran insists it has the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes and denies seeking a nuclear weapon.

“I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have. I’m not thrilled with that. We’ll see what happens.