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"I can go long and take over the whole thing, or end it in two or three days and tell the Iranians: 'See you again in a few years if you start rebuilding," Trump said.

For decades, Western leaders dismissed Ali Khamenei’s language as rhetoric. His record shows ideology, not ambiguity, guided Iran’s strategy toward Israel, the US, and its own people.

Footage from social media showed people lighting off fireworks from their balconies and calling out to each other from their apartments.

A US official, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said briefers described the operation to the president as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for change in the region.

Israel’s joint strike with the United States against Iran echoes past wars, but reflects a new doctrine shaped by October 7 and the conclusion that deterrence and containment have failed.

The suicide drones are reverse engineered Shahed-136 Iranian drones and "are now delivering American-made retribution"

As the missile hit the ground, fragmented pieces of metal were broken off and launched into his home, burning holes into the ceiling and smashing his windows.

Judiciary limits activity to urgent hearings through Monday; Levin activates emergency labor law to safeguard essential services.

The body of Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader since 1989, was reportedly found under the rubble in Tehran. His death marks a major turning point for the Islamic Republic’s leadership.

Trump says reports of Khamenei’s death ‘we feel are correct’ US President Donald Trump has said he believes reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in air strikes are accurate, though he stopped short of confirming the claim outright. “We feel that that is a correct story,” Trump told NBC News. Speaking separately to ABC News, he added: “I don't want to say anything definitively until I see things but we believe he is. And much of their leaders are gone.” His…

Explosion rocks central Israel after Iran missile barrage Loud explosions have been heard in central Israel following what Israeli media describe as a fresh missile barrage from Iran. Channel 12 reported the blast as sirens sounded across Tel Aviv. Israel Hayom said a missile struck the city, though officials have not yet released full details. Haaretz, citing a police source, said five people were wounded at the site of the impact in central Israel. Emergency crews have deployed to the a…

Qatar says eight injured by falling missile debris Qatar’s Interior Ministry says falling missile fragments injured eight people, one of them seriously following Iranian strikes on the country. The director of public relations at the ministry said security forces had thwarted the strikes and contained the situation. “Eight people were injured by falling missile fragments, one of them seriously,” the official said. “We urge citizens and residents not to approach any unfamiliar object,” th…

Recap: US and Israel bomb Iran  Good evening, Middle East Eye readers. If you’re just joining us, here’s a quick recap of the latest developments across the region: US-Israeli attack The US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran shortly after 9:30am local time (6am GMT). Iran denies Khamenei death reports after strike claims Iran’s Red Crescent Society says US and Israeli attacks have struck 24 provinces across the country, leaving 201 people dead and 747 wounded. Eighty-five killed, mos…

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No one knows what the Mossad is doing at this moment - but there is little question that its agents are, behind the scenes, at the eye of the storm.

Iran denies Khamenei death reports after strike claims Iranian state-linked media have pushed back against claims that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli air strikes. Tasnim and Mehr news agencies reported that Khamenei remains “steadfast and firm in commanding the field”, directly contradicting earlier reports from Reuters and Israeli outlets citing unnamed “senior” Israeli officials who claimed he had been killed. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also d…

Despite "hundreds of Iranian missile and drone attacks," there have been no reported US casualties or combat-related injuries, CENTCOM wrote.

Among those targeted were aides Ali Larijani and Ali Shamkhani, IRGC chiefs including Esmail Qaani, and the Iranian defense minister • Israel targeted assassinations as US focused elsewhere

Former Turkish president Abdullah Gul calls US strikes on Iran ‘unilateral aggression’ Former Turkish President Abdullah Gsl has condemned the Israeli-US strikes on Iran, warning they risk setting the Middle East ablaze. “The US attacking Iran only for the sake of Israel’s interests is plunging the whole Middle-East into chaos and fire. This is a unilateral aggression with no international legitimacy. Such defiance will further destabilise the world,” Gul said in a post on X on Saturday. …

Air power can create a moment, but it cannot guarantee an outcome. It can weaken the regime, fracture its leadership and erode its sense of invincibility.

Blasts hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi as UAE sucked into US-Israel conflict with Iran Explosions hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Saturday as the UAE was one of several Gulf states sucked into the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The United Arab Emirates has intercepted at least three rounds of missiles and drones launched towards the country from Iranian territory since US and Israeli strikes started raining down on Iran. However, some missiles and drones appear to be making it through the UAE air defe…

Israeli defence minister says Iranian state ‘will not survive' Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has defended the US strikes on Iran, saying Israel acted to neutralise what he claimed was as an existential threat. “We acted to prevent a radical and murderous regime from acquiring capabilities that would endanger Israel and the entire world,” Katz said, adding that Israel “worked with the United States to remove an immediate existential threat to us”. He warned that the conflict will i…

The remarks came hours after US President Donald Trump announced the US had begun “major combat operations in Iran,” as Washington and Jerusalem opened a new phase of confrontation with Tehran.

Regime could try to retain control of streets as US and Israel have expressed no intention of mounting ground invasion Venezula’s Nicholás Maduro was captured. But Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have chosen a different strategy for Iran: to target and aim to kill the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, , and as many other senior regime figures as possible. Though Iranian military sites and its air defence systems were also targeted by coordinated US and Israeli bombing, beginning in th…

'Dubai's nightmare': Iranian strikes shatter calm of UAE business hub Iran unleashed a furious missile and drone assault across the Arabian Gulf on Saturday in response to a surprise US-Israeli attack, but one city in particular appeared to bear the brunt of it: Dubai. The Gulf emirate, one of seven in the UAE, is the region’s good-time capital, where lucrative business deals can be sealed and celebrated. On Saturday, it was engulfed in billowing smoke and flames as missiles and drones ra…

Operation Epic Fury began early Saturday, with Trump confirming US strikes on Iran alongside Israel, igniting debate in Washington over escalation and presidential authority.

New York City mayor condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has denounced the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, calling them a dangerous escalation. “Today’s military strikes on Iran — carried out by the United States and Israel — mark a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression. Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theater of war,” he said. “Americans do not want this. They do not want another war in pursuit of regime change. They wa…

Flight maps showed airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel and Bahrain virtually empty as Israel said it struck Iran and the US military initiated a series of strikes against targets in the country.

Tehran carries out extensive retaliatory strikes on Israel and US air bases as region is plunged into fresh conflict US-Israeli attack on Iran – live updates US and Israel strikes on Iran – what we know so far Israel and the US have launched a war on Iran, unleashing waves of air attacks across the country in an attempt to bring about regime change and plunging the region into a conflict that could last weeks or months. The sudden offensive triggered Iranian retaliatory strikes throughout th…

Norway advises against travel to Middle East states Norway has urged its citizens to avoid travel to several countries across the Middle East following the Israeli-US war on Iran. The foreign ministry advised against travelling to Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Iraq. Authorities said the guidance reflects the deteriorating security situation and heightened risk across the region.

The footage shows the suspect demonstrating the alleged plan using a vape pen placed on a napkin to represent his intended target.

Italy’s defence minister stranded in Dubai after strikes Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto was stranded in Dubai on Saturday after flight suspensions followed US and Israeli strikes on Iran, a source close to the ministry said, Reuters reported. Crosetto had travelled from Rome on Friday evening on a civilian flight to join his family, who were already in Dubai on holiday. He had been due to return to Italy on Saturday afternoon. Italian carrier ITA Airways confirmed it has suspende…

Former IDF intelligence official Yossi Kuperwasser said Iran now views the conflict as an existential war, warning the regime is likely to escalate and use all military and proxy capabilities.

Netanyahu says Iran war to continue ‘as long as necessary’, claims Khamenei likely killed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued his first statement since launching the war on Iran. “This fateful operation will continue as long as necessary - patience is needed. This war will bring about true peace,” Netanyahu claimed on Saturday evening. He also appeared to reference reports of an attempt on the life of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “We destroyed the comp…

War launched by US and Israel on Iran has quickly escalated prompting anxiety and concern across Middle East Full report US-Israeli attack on Iran – live updates Iran struck the world-famous Fairmont hotel in Dubai, setting the hotel alight, as the war launched by the US and Israel on Iran quickly spread to the rest of the Middle East on Saturday. Residents watched in shock as an Iranian missile hit the five-star hotel in Dubai’s luxurious Palm Jumeirah area. Social media videos showed fires…

Vessels in the Gulf reported receiving messages warning that no ships were allowed to pass the Strait of Hormuz, according to EU and UK agencies, though Iran has not confirmed any closure.

Turkey frustrated after failing to prevent US strike on Iran, scrambles to contain fallout: Analysis Ragip Soylu, Turkey bureau chief for Middle East Eye, assesses Ankara’s position on the ongoing Israeli-US war on Iran: Turkey did everything it could to stop the US attack on Iran, but it failed. Ankara stopped short of directly condemning Washington in order to preserve the rapport between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump. At least one Turkish minister…

In the Tabriz area, the IDF struck a major site from which the Islamic Republic has fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel.

Iran’s foreign minister says Donald Trump’s aim of regime change is ‘mission impossible’; 201 people killed in Iran, media reports say Full report: US and Israel attack Iran Analysis: Trump’s attack has no mandate A visual guide to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran – and Tehran’s response Blasts have been heard in several cities, including the capital, Tehran, and Isfahan in central Iran. Reuters reports there are long queues at petrol stations in the capital, as many people try to leave. An …

Israeli-US attacks on Iran ‘not permitted’ under UN charter: South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged all sides to show restraint after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran, followed by Tehran’s retaliatory missile attacks. PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CALLS FOR DIALOGUE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND CONDENMS INTERNATIONAL LAW VIOLATIONS @CyrilRamaphosa and the Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses deep concern regarding the escalation of tensions …

'Dubai's nightmare': Iranian strikes shatter calm of UAE business hub Sean Mathews on Sat, 02/28/2026 - 17:03 Dubai appeared to be targeted not because of its proximity to US military bases, but because of what it represents The five-star Fairmont Hotel in Dubai is seen partially in flames amid Iranian strikes on the UAE (screengrab from X) Off Iran unleashed a furious missile and drone assault across the Arabian Gulf on Saturday in response to a surprise US-Israe…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said UK forces and aircraft are taking part in coordinated defensive efforts in the region but are not involved in US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

The building appears to be among many devastated in Trump’s ‘major combat operations’ as long expected attacks arrive US-Israeli attack on Iran – live updates US and Israel strikes on Iran: what we know so far Iran’s parents had just dropped their children off for class on Saturday morning when they found themselves racing back to school gates, as bombs began to fall across the country in a joint US-Israel attack. At one elementary school, according to Iran’s state-controlled media, they arr…

Joint operation prompts Tehran to retaliate with missile attacks on bases across Middle East Full report US-Israeli attack on Iran – live updates A visual guide to US-Israeli strikes on Iran – and Tehran’s response The US and Israel have launched a joint military operation against Iran, prompting Tehran to fire retaliatory strikes against Israeli and US bases across the Middle East. Explosions rocked the Iranian capital, Tehran, with satellite imagery showing extensive damage at the secure…

Iran says at least 200 killed in US-Israeli strikes Iran’s Red Crescent Society says US and Israeli attacks have struck 24 provinces across the country, leaving 201 people dead and 747 wounded. A spokesperson told Mehr News Agency that more than 220 Red Crescent teams have deployed to affected areas, with rescue efforts still under way.

US President Donald Trump has for weeks signaled the US was interested in seeing regime change in Iran, but has not given in any detail Washington’s thinking on who could lead the country.

Israel says 200 jets struck 500 targets in Iran The Israeli military says it deployed around 200 fighter jets in a sweeping attacks across Iran, striking roughly 500 sites, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported.

Erdogan condemns attacks on Iran, urges de-escalation Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned strikes targeting Iran, warning that the conflict risks spiralling further. “We condemn the attacks that targeted Iran's sovereignty and the stability of its people,” Erdogan said. At the same time, he rejected Tehran’s retaliation against Gulf countries. “We cannot accept Iran's attacks on our brotherly Gulf states, regardless of the reason,” he said. Erdogan urged restraint on a…

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir confirmed that Israel and the US intend to “destroy capabilities” of the Iranian regime.

In his remarks, Netanyahu accused Iran’s leadership of sponsoring terrorism and threatening Israel and the United States.

Israeli minister invokes genocidal ‘Amalek’ call amid war on Iran Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir invoked biblical language widely considered as genocidal in comments posted on X about the war on Iran. “Blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven; you shall not forget!” said Ben Gvir, using the same biblical reference Israeli politicians cited at the outset of the Gaza genocide. The biblical account of Amalek is often described as genocidal because it c…

'No to War': Iranian opposition abroad pushes back against US-Israeli strikes In the first hours of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, opponents of the war and critics of the Islamic Republic from across the political spectrum quickly made their divergent voices heard on Farsi social media. While anti-war activists were swift to revive the Farsi hashtag “No to War” on Saturday, pro-monarchy groups and individuals, led by Reza Pahlavi, called for an escalation of attacks on Iran. Pahlavi, the…

Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE.

Several leaders voiced support for the operation – but most, including those who stopped short of condemning it, called for restraint moving forward.

Blasts hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi as UAE sucked into US-Israel conflict with Iran MEE correspondent on Sat, 02/28/2026 - 16:55 Residents watch plumes of smoke rise in Gulf state's cities, with some urged to evacuate from their homes A cyclist watches as a missile falls over Dubai on 28 February 2026 (AFP) Off Explosions hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Saturday as the UAE was one of several Gulf states sucked into the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The United Arab Emirates …

'No to War': Iranian opposition abroad pushes back against US-Israeli strikes MEE correspondent on Sat, 02/28/2026 - 15:54 Anti-war figures and critics of the establishment speak out on Farsi social media People hold placards during a protest against the US-Israeli attacks on Iran in Parliament Square, central London, on 28 February 2026 (AFP) Off In the first hours of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, opponents of the war and critics of the Islamic Republic from acr…

An Iranian drone hits a high-rise building in Bahrain, no casualties reported Bahrain 🇧🇭: an Iranian drone just slammed into a high-rise building in the capital Manama. pic.twitter.com/4EC19ziS8G February 28, 2026

Israel says 89 lightly wounded since start of Iran war Israeli emergency services say they have treated 89 people for minor injuries since Israel launched its war on Iran on Saturday morning, according to Haaretz. The organisation said it remains on “high alert”, with ambulances, intensive care units, emergency motorcycles and rapid response teams fully deployed and staffed.

Second Israeli-US attack during nuclear negotiations may finally jettison any chance of agreement US-Israeli attack on Iran – live updates US and Israel strikes on Iran – what we know so far The attack mounted jointly by Israel and the US on Iran had been planned for months, but the timing, in the midst of negotiations between Iran and the US, will again raise questions about whether Washington was ever serious about striking a deal with Tehran. Judging by Donald Trump’s statement launching …

Missiles and bombs landed across Iran, hitting political and security targets in Tehran, including supreme leader’s residence US-Israeli attack on Iran – live updates US and Israel strikes on Iran – what we know so far The US and Israel have announced the beginning of an unprecedented joint operation against Iran, beginning with a wide-ranging bombing campaign aimed at regime change. Israeli jets and US missiles struck hundreds of targets across Iran, sending residents fleeing in panic from …

Iranians brace themselves as US and Israeli bombs rain down When Hossein woke up in his eastern Tehran home on Saturday morning to the sounds and news of US and Israeli strikes, he immediately tried to contact his parents. He called again and again, but no one answered. “The last time I spoke to my parents was last night. I had asked them many times to leave Tehran. I told them that since they are retired, they should at least go to the north for now," he tells Middle East Eye, struggling…

US-Israeli strikes a ‘declaration of war’, says Iranian foreign ministry Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baqai has told Al Jazeera Arabic that Tehran views the latest US and Israeli strikes as "a declaration of war" rather than a "limited operation.” Baqai warned that Iran’s armed forces are preparing a forceful response. “We did not start the war; the enemy imposed it on us.” “The source of any attack against us will be a legitimate target,” he said, adding that “all American…

'I just hope for a miracle': Iranians brace themselves as US and Israeli bombs rain down MEE correspondent on Sat, 02/28/2026 - 13:22 People try desperately to contact missing relatives and flee major cities as attacks escalate A woman holds an image of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iranians in Tehran protest against the US-Israeli strikes, on 28 February 2026 (Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters) Off When Hossein woke up in his eastern Tehran home …

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Jordan says it intercepted 13 ballistic missiles, downs drones Jordan’s military says it intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and brought down several drones as they entered its airspace heading towards Israel. Jordan is one of the US’s closest Middle East allies.

All US, Israeli assets in region are legitimate military targets, Iran tells UN Iran considers all US and Israeli bases, facilities, and assets in the region to be "legitimate military objectives," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told the UN Security Council and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a letter on Saturday. "Iran will continue to exercise its right of self-defense decisively and without hesitation until the aggression ceases fully and unequivocally," he wrote in the l…

Tehran responded to joint US-Israeli air strikes on its territory by launching a wave of drone and missile attacks at bases hosting US troops across the Middle East. Here's what we know so far about the US military bases being targeted in the region.

Hezbollah expresses 'solidarity' with Iran but doesn't say if it will act Lebanon's Hezbollah has expressed solidarity with its ally Iran, but has not said whether it would get involved. Hezbollah was severely weakened by Israel in a war in 2024, when its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed. Israel previously warned Beirut that it would strike Lebanon hard, targeting civilian infrastructure including the airport, if Hezbollah involved itself in any US-Iran war. In a statement, Hezbollah sa…

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The US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.

The officials also said that the strike at a US Navy base in Bahrain left no injuries, with the Iranian missile only hitting an empty building.

Jasmin El Gamal, Political analyst and former Pentagon Middle east Advisor, is our guest.

Dave Keating, France 24 correspondant, is live from the Netherlands.

The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday in what President Donald Trump said was a massive operation to destroy the country’s military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it would defend its homeland and its Revolutionary Guard said it launched counterattacks, firing drones and missiles at Israel and strikes aimed at U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.

As part of the new guidelines, HFC ordered the closure of all educational activities, social gatherings, and travel to workplaces, with the exception of essential workers and household needs.

In a rare public address, former president said US is experiencing ‘dark days’ and urged Americans to vote Sign up for This week in Trumpland, a free newsletter on the latest from the Trump administration Joe Biden has warned that his presidential successor, Donald Trump, will attempt to “steal” the midterm elections, in a rare public address. Speaking in South Carolina, where he was being honored for his lifetime achievement in politics, Biden also asserted that the US is experiencing “dark …

Israel and the United States struck Tehran and western Iran on Saturday, February 28, aiming to curb ballistic missile launches toward Israel as Iran began retaliatory fire.

The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes in Iran, targeting Khamenei and the Iranian president. "Operation Epic Fury" will be "massive and ongoing," President Trump said Saturday morning.

State media in the United Arab Emirates said one person had been killed in Abu Dhabi, but gave no details.

Grok gave the clearest single-day answer in the original run: Saturday, February 28, tied to the outcome of talks in Geneva.

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Reza Sayah is live from Tehran.

As the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran early on Saturday, FRANCE 24 spoke to Middle East expert Hussein Ibish about the risk of Iranian allies – notably Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen – launching their own retaliatory attacks against US forces, igniting a wider regional war.

Andrew Hilliar has more.

Reza Sayah, our correspondant in Tehran, has more.

Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at MENAP, Chatham House, is our guest.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a recorded message released Saturday morning that the attacks will let Iranians “take their fate into their own hands” and that Israel plans the current operation to be “much more powerful” than the bruising 12-day war Israel launched against Iran in June.

In Tehran, panicked residents rushed home to shelter and terrified children poured out of classrooms as U.S. air strikes hit the capitol.

Israel and the US believe Iran's regime is vulnerable, dealing with an economic crisis and the aftermath of protests.

Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics, is our guest.

The United Arab Emirates, home to both the long-haul carriers Emirates and Etihad, and Israel closed their airspace on Saturday. Qatar Airways Group said it has temporarily canceled flights to and from Doha because Qatari airspace also was closed.

🔴 #Israel and the #US conducted joint strikes targeting #Iran on Saturday, with US President Donald Trump saying that Washington had begun "major combat operations" in the country.

In Kyiv's darkened high-rises, as Russian strikes batter the Ukrainian capital, older residents endure freezing nights and power cuts, relying on volunteers, pets and faith to survive another winter.

Over 200 missiles were launched toward Israel as the joint Israel-US campaign continued to strike targets across the Islamic regime.

Andrew Hilliar gives us his analysis.

US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States".

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Noga Tarnopolsky is live from Jerusalem.

The intelligence service also called on Iranians to share photos and videos of their "just struggle against the regime," as Israel strikes Iran as part of Operation Shield of Judah.

Israel and the United States launched preemptive strikes on Iran on Saturday morning, with blasts heard in Tehran as Israel entered a state of emergency.

Preliminary assessment: Supreme leader likely hurt in Israeli strike • Netanyahu says objective to end Ayatollah's regime • Trump confirms US operation in Iran, tells IRGC to lay down arms

The BBC's Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says "major combat operations" have begun.

Department of foreign affairs warns travellers of risk of reprisal attacks, further escalation and flight cancellations in Middle East US-Israel attack on Iran – live updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia has declared its support for US action against Iran to prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon and “to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security”. But Australia’s department of foreign affairs (Dfat) has warned of the ris…

Israel and the U.S. launched strikes against Iran, and Iran retaliated with attacks on Israel and several Gulf countries.

U.S. 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.

Taliban offer to resolve dispute via dialogue after Pakistan bombed cities in Afghanistan in latest escalation with its neighbour Washington endorsed Pakistan’s “right to defend itself” after it bombed major cities across Afghanistan amid heightened tensions between the two hostile neighbours. The Taliban government in Kabul stressed it was ready to negotiate on Friday as violence intensified between the two countries. Continue reading...

Dozens of well-known groups faced shutdown under a new Israeli law, although the reprieve might be temporary.

Military reckoned ‘good’ Afghan insurgents were separate from ‘bad’ Pakistani insurgents but distinction has blurred Days after the Taliban swept to power in 2021, Pakistan’s then spymaster appeared in Kabul on what looked to many like a victory lap. Sipping tea in the lobby of the Afghan capital’s fanciest hotel, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed told reporters: “Don’t worry, everything will be OK.” This week it became clear just how badly Pakistan had miscalculated how it could rely on the Taliban, as Islam…

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was "not happy" with the way Iran was negotiating in talks with the US, but had not yet made a "final decision" on whether the US would launch military action against Tehran. His comments came as the US advised its non-emergency embassy staff to leave Israel "due to safety risks".

Israel’s top court on Friday froze a government ban on 37 foreign aid organisations operating in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, issuing an interim order that allows the groups to continue their work while the court considers a final ruling.

Wave of strikes comes after Taliban forces attack Pakistani border troops following earlier action from Islamabad Pakistan has bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital, Kabul, with Islamabad’s defence minister declaring that the hostile neighbours were in a state of “open war” as a cycle of retaliatory attacks escalated further. Witnesses in Kabul and Kandahar, the southern Afghan city, reported explosions and jets overhead until dawn, while the Taliban government said later tha…

President Trump weighs his military options in Iran as his administration continues negotiating over Tehran's nuclear program.

Aid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears.

Many observers believe North Korean leader has decided daughter Kim Ju-ae will succeed him, but others say gender politics could block her path to power When North Korea’s ruling party held a top-level meeting this month there were predictable boasts of unstoppable nuclear development and, more unexpectedly, a suggestion by Kim Jong-un that his country and the US “could get along” – provided that Washington recognised North Korea as a legitimate nuclear power. But for many North Korea watchers,…

Israeli attacks killed five people in Gaza on Thursday, the territory’s health officials said. Medics reported two killed in an air strike in Gaza City’s Tuffah neighbourhood and others in drone strikes on police checkpoints in Khan Younis and near Bureij camp. Israel’s military said it killed a militant posing a threat.

Escalation of violence between the volatile neighbours makes a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky Pakistan bombed Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul and two other provinces on Friday, hours after a cross-border attack, the latest escalation of deadly violence between the volatile neighbours who signed a Qatar-mediated ceasefire in 2025. Following months of tit-for-tat clashes, Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night in what the Taliban government said was re…

In a two-day visit to Tel Aviv that ended on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a decisive, public tilt toward Israel and away from India's historically nonaligned position. The decision was driven by a surge in defence deals, deeper technological links and ideological concordance – with little mention of Israel's offensive in Gaza.

Iran and the United States are expected to hold technical-level talks next week in Vienna, home to the International Atomic Energy Agency. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center, who says that "it could be a good step if you bring the International Atomic Energy Agency into the conversation".

What would it take for Donald Trump to call off air strikes against an Iran that's told Omani mediators it sees a pathway to compromise over its nuclear programme? We delve into where the veteran Tehran team of veteran negotiators can entice US envoy Steve Witkoff, whose red lines sometimes include the Islamic Republic's missile programme, sometimes less so.

Israel's ambassador to France Joshua Zarka told FRANCE 24 that he "doubts" a diplomatic solution with Iran is achievable, calling for regime change in Tehran. He also said that Palestinian militant group Hamas has "no intention whatsoever of disarming" and denied accusations that Israel is pursuing a de facto annexation of the occupied West Bank.

When US and Iranian negotiators meet on Thursday (February 26) in Geneva, Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani will be Tehran's key player behind the scenes.

Tehran has indicated Mahdieh Esfandiari could be exchanged for two French nationals it convicted of espionage.

The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items - creating pressures which led to mass protests.

Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.

Israel's government welcomes the US decision, but the Palestinian Authority says it is a clear violation of international law.

The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.

India and Israel's relations have expanded since Modi came to power more than a decade ago.

General Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.

A fresh wave of anti-government protests at several Iranian universities that began on Saturday has spread to more campuses.

More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.

In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.

A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East as Washington increases its pressure on Iran.

The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.

From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

British woman detained by Iran says it was hard to remain positive in prison, hours before she and her husband were sentenced to 10 years for espionage.

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 and were sentenced to 10 years on Wednesday.

Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.

Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.

Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.

BBC News Persian Forensic has been able to confirm the security forces' deployment of a wide array of lethal and non-lethal weaponry.

Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.

One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

In a highly controversial move, some Israeli MPs are trying to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian attackers.

Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, IDF veterans and civil-society leaders highlighted service, dignity, and Diaspora responsibility as pillars of Israel’s next chapter.

At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, TALMA CEO Ido Mahatzri showed how teachers, language and values reshape Israel’s periphery.

“It was a secret poll which said that 92% of the Iranian people hate their regime,” Sabti said, according to a transcript provided to The Jerusalem Post.

Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit on Wednesday, Alshareef called on Israel and the Jewish people to back Iranians seeking freedom, as Netanyahu voiced solidarity with the protesters.

Amid changing geopolitics and evolving Diaspora-Israel relations, the conference served as a platform for powerful ideas, bold discussions, and building bridges across continents.

Intelligence analysts note this is not the first major US-Israel strike on Iran. Operation Midnight Hammer (June 2025) saw US B-2 stealth bombers destroy underground nuclear complexes at Fordo, Natanz, and other locations. Iran subsequently launched a massive effort — documented by CSIS satellite imagery — to seal and harden facility entrances against future attacks. Despite Trump's earlier claim that Iran's program had been "obliterated," Trump's own special envoy admitted Iran remained approximately one week from having enough enriched uranium for a bomb. Today's strikes represent a dramatic escalation and second attempt to permanently neutralize Iran's nuclear capability.

The IDF confirms "an additional barrage of missiles" was launched toward Israel following the initial IRGC salvo. Israel's multi-layer missile defense grid — comprising Iron Dome (short range), David's Sling (medium range), and Arrow-3 (long range / exo-atmospheric) — is fully engaged. No major injury reports from Magen David Adom in the first hours. Residents across Israel remain in shelters. Schools, workplaces and non-essential services remain closed nationwide.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirms it has lost all access to Iranian nuclear facilities and that monitoring has been suspended following the strikes. The IAEA issues emergency updates but cannot confirm the extent of damage to enrichment infrastructure. Prior to the strikes, Iran had been racing to seal underground facility entrances — visible in CSIS satellite imagery analysis — to prevent future strikes and surprise inspections. Trump's special envoy had warned Iran was one week away from weapons-grade uranium sufficient for at least one bomb.

The UN Security Council convenes an emergency session following the outbreak of hostilities. UN Secretary-General calls for "maximum restraint from all parties" and expresses "grave concern" over civilian casualties and the risk of a wider regional war. Russia and China, both holding veto power, push for an immediate ceasefire resolution. The US vetoes any binding resolution that would halt the operation. UN humanitarian agencies prepare for potential mass displacement from Iran.

Beijing issues a formal condemnation, opposing "any infringement upon Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity." China faces major disruption to its Belt & Road overland routes through Iran and to its discounted Iranian oil imports — key to managing domestic energy costs. The Chinese Foreign Ministry urges "immediate restraint" while the government quietly advises Chinese nationals in the region to leave. China calls for an emergency UN Security Council session.

Crude oil markets surge immediately as news of the strikes breaks. Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which roughly 20% of the world's oil supply transits daily. Analysts warn of sustained price disruption if Iran retaliates by mining or blocking the strait. Russia — already benefiting from high energy prices — faces a dilemma as rising oil prices offset damage to its CRINK strategic partnerships. Asian markets show significant volatility; US and European futures react sharply.

Israel Airports Authority announces the complete suspension of all civilian flights in Israeli airspace. Airlines divert or cancel flights to/from Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. Military airspace remains active. The closure mirrors protocols from the April 2024 Iranian drone attack. El Al, Ryanair, EasyJet and other carriers halt all Israel-bound flights.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) releases an official statement confirming it has launched a retaliatory strike. A second barrage is subsequently confirmed by the IDF. Iranian officials vow the response will be "crushing." The attack includes a mix of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israeli territory.

Air raid sirens begin sounding across northern Israel at approximately 08:15 local time. The IDF and Home Front Command alert all residents in northern regions to immediately enter bomb shelters. Magen David Adom (Israeli emergency services) reports no injuries from the initial missile wave. Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow-3 missile defense systems activated across the country.

Internet monitoring group NetBlocks reports that Iran's national internet connectivity has collapsed to approximately 4% of normal levels following the start of the US-Israel strikes. Independent media access inside Iran is effectively impossible. Citizens cannot access social media. International journalists cannot receive reports from inside the country. Iranian state TV and Radio are the only remaining broadcast sources.

Iranian officials confirm Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was moved to a secure location as strikes landed near his offices in central Tehran. The first apparent strike hit in the vicinity of the Supreme Leader's complex. Iranian state television switches to emergency broadcast mode. Separately, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is confirmed "safe and sound" by state media.

President Donald Trump posts a video on Truth Social announcing the United States has begun "major combat operations in Iran." The Pentagon officially names the US component Operation Epic Fury. Trump vows to destroy Iran's missile industry "to the ground," hints at regime change as a strategic objective, and says the campaign could last several days — even more if needed. He frames the objective as defending the American people and ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues public statement naming the Israeli component of the operation and acknowledging the joint US-Israel character of the mission. He frames it as removing an "existential threat" from the Iranian regime.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issues official statement confirming the operation. A nationwide state of emergency is declared across the entire territory of Israel. Civilian gatherings, educational institutions, and non-essential public venues ordered closed. Operation described as a "preemptive strike intended to remove threats to the State of Israel."

US stealth bombers strike Iran's two principal uranium enrichment sites. At Natanz, two impact holes confirmed above the underground enrichment halls (IAEA assessment). At Fordo — Iran's most hardened deep-underground facility — access roads and one entrance were hit. At Isfahan, the nuclear research complex sustained direct hits. This mirrors and extends the earlier Operation Midnight Hammer strikes of June 2025 in which B-2 bombers first attacked these same facilities.

Massive explosions rock central Tehran in the pre-dawn hours. Iranian state media reports blasts near the offices of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and in the eastern districts of the capital. Smoke plumes visible over the skyline. Eyewitnesses report two distinct blasts. Simultaneously, strikes hit Isfahan (major nuclear complex), Natanz, Fordo, Karaj, Qom, Kermanshah, Lorestan, and Tabriz.