The Peninsula 13m

LIVE UPDATES: More explosions heard in Dubai, Doha and Manama

Dubai: Fresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday morning after Iran targeted territories in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes. AFP reporters heard blasts in Dubai, in the UAE, in Doha, Qatar, and in Manama, Bahrain. Al Jazeera reported air sirens blared»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Air India cancels multiple international flights amid Middle East tensions

Air India has announced the cancellation of several international flights scheduled for 1 March, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. The airline stressed that the safety and security of passengers and crew remain the highest priority. Affected services include flights between Delhi an»»»

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BBC 1h

Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for

This is a defining moment for the Islamic Republic of Iran. There has been a swirl of reports about the fate of the supreme leader ever since Saturday morning, when it was clear that his residence had been targeted in the first wave of strikes. Satellite images showed significant damage to his comp»»»

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Gulf News 3h

White House releases photos of Trump, Vance during Iran ops

The White House on Saturday released a photo of US President Donald Trump and a handful of his top advisors monitoring the progress of joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran. Trump has announced that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attacks, but there is no confirmation from Tehran. Also Read»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Khamenei dead, 40-day mourning declared: Iran state TV

Dubai: Iran's state TV has confirmed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that Iran's Supreme Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead. Khamenei, 86, has been the spiritual and political linchpin of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. As the country’s ultimate authority in foreign »»»

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BBC 4h

Why did US attack Iran? Is US at war? How many have died? What to know

Urging Iranians to overthrow their clerical rulers, the US launched "major combat operations" along with Israel against Iran early on Saturday. The US is calling the operation "Epic Fury", while the Israelis call it "Lion's Roar". US President Donald Trump said Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ha»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Understanding the power of connection: Why strengthening family bonds can’t wait

For decades, the warning signs of climate change were visible but convenient to overlook. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, shrinking biodiversity were discussed, deliberated, and deferred. Only when the consequences became impossible to ignore did environmental, social, and governance»»»

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UPI 4h

Watch: 2 rescued after hot air balloon crashes, dangles from Texas cell tower - UPI.com

A hot air balloon crashed and became snagged on a cell phone tower Saturday morning in Longview, Texas. Photo courtesy the Longview Fire Department Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Firefighters in East Texas rescued two people after the hot air balloon they were traveling in struck a cell phone tower and left them»»»

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BBC 5h

Iran's Supreme Leader killed in joint US Israeli strikes, Trump says

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a joint American and Israeli strike, according to US president Donald Trump. "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. Satellite images showed damage to Khamenei's compound»»»

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RT 6h

Iran launches retaliatory strikes against US bases (VIDEOS)

US military bases in several Gulf states were targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday, following Tehran’s vow to retaliate in the wake of American and Israeli strikes. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan, all of which have a US military presence, have said they were able to intercept Iranian missil»»»

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BBC 6h

Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108

At least 108 people have died in an explosion at a school in southern Iran, according to a local prosecutor. It happened as the US and Israel launched massive air strikes against the country. President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was a "barbaric act" and "another black page in the record of countless»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

CREWQ’s Matilda: Moves of Magic lights up Mall of Qatar with youthful energy

Darlene Regis CREWQ captivated families, arts supporters, and dance enthusiasts with its much-anticipated Matilda: Moves of Magic Excerpt Show, staged at the Oasis Stage at Mall of Qatar on February 13. The high-energy showcase transformed the popular retail destination into a vibrant theatrical hu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

PM, world leaders urge restraint and de-escalation amid tensions

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Saturday received telephone calls from leaders of friendly countries to discuss developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and inter»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Men’s hockey and swimming champions crowned at AZF’s Ramadan Sports Festival 2026

Tribune News Network Doha The Men’s Hockey Championship concluded after 4 days of exciting competition held on the five-a-side football pitches from February 23 to 26, as part of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026 organised by Aspire Zone Foundation, in cooperation with the Qatar Hockey Federation. T»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Qatar Airways temporarily suspends flights as QCAA closes Qatari airspace

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Group has confirmed the temporary suspension of its flights to and from Doha as the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced the temporary suspension of air traffic in Qatari airspace as part of a series of precautionary measures taken by Qatar against»»»

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RT 7h

Cuba showcases weapons seized from ‘armed infiltration’ (PHOTOS)

Cuba has released photographs of the numerous weapons, ammunition, and tactical gear confiscated from the gunmen who recently attempted what it has called an “armed infiltration for terrorist purposes” off the island nation’s coast. Ten gunmen aboard a Florida-registered speedboat attempted to ente»»»

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UPI 7h

Severe storms, flooding risk to ramp up in the Plains, Ohio Valley - UPI.com

Clashing cold and warm air with plenty of moisture streaming in from the Gulf will set the stage for an active storm pattern from portions of the Plains to the Ohio Valley in early March, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Numerous storms will bring rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms next week. T»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Trump declares Khamenei dead as US–Israel bombing campaign escalates

Dubai: US President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, saying in a post on Truth Social that the cleric had been killed in a joint US-Israeli operation. The claim, which had not been independently verified at the time of publication, signals a potential»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Qatar’s air defence systems detect 65 ballistic missiles and 12 drones

DOHA: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on Saturday that Qatari armed forces successfully intercepted the majority of missiles and drones launched toward the State of Qatar from the Islamic Republic of Iran, preventing significant damage and loss of life. During a press conference addressing »»»

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UPI 7h

Elijah Allman, Cher's son, arrested for trespass, assault at private N.H. school - UPI.com

Cher appears with her son Elijah Blue Allman at the Billboard Music Award Show at MGM Grand in Las Vegas on December 9, 2002. File Photo by Roger Williams/UPI | License Photo Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Authorities arrested singer Cher's son, Elijah Allman, for allegedly trespassing and causing a disturbance »»»

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France24 8h

US-Israeli strike on girls' school kills at least 85 students, Iran's judiciary says

At least 85 students have been killed in US-Israeli strikes that hit an Iranian girls' school in Hormozgan province, Iran's judiciary said on Saturday. Washington has not commented on the reported strike.  US-Israeli air strikes killed at least 85 people at a girls’ school in southern Ira»»»

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Al Manar 8h

Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Ashdod, Galilee and Afula: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Ashdod, Galilee and Afula: Israeli media 28-02-2026 22:41 PM Latest News Urgent News Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv»»»

Novinite 8h

Bulgaria's Borissov Calls for Immediate Halt to Iranian Attacks Amid Tensions in the Middle East

GERB leader Boyko Borissov described the developments in the Middle East as deeply troubling, noting that thousands of Bulgarian citizens reside in the region. In a Facebook post, he characterized the Iranian strikes against regional states and their populations as a serious and dangerous escalatio»»»

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Gulf News 8h

What’s really happening? Conflicting reports around Khamenei

Dubai: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been the spiritual and political linchpin of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. As the country’s ultimate authority in foreign policy, military strategy and national security, he has shaped Iran’s trajectory since taking over »»»

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Al Manar 8h

Iranian Armed Forces continue targeting the US air bases in the region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Armed Forces continue targeting the US air bases in the region 28-02-2026 21:15 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian Armed Forces con»»»

Gulf News 8h

Israelis rush to shelters as missiles target Tel Aviv

Dubai: As Iranian missiles streaked towards Tel Aviv in retaliation for joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, many residents sought refuge in shelters, some reacting with a mix of resolve and routine acceptance. In one underground car park in the commercial hub, people gathered calmly as sirens wailed »»»

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Gulf News 9h

Tehran on alert after deadly regional escalation

Dubai: A tense calm gripped Tehran overnight after one of the most dramatic escalations in years, as large-scale strikes by the United States and Israel targeted Iran on Saturday. The Iranian Red Crescent said around 200 people were killed in the attacks, which prompted fears of a wider regional co»»»

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RT 9h

US and Israeli strikes on Iran: Russian analysts weigh the risks and consequences

As the United States and Israel launch a military operation against Iran on February 28, 2026, global attention turns to the Middle East, where the stakes could not be higher. Analysts and experts from Russia are weighing in, offering a wide range of perspectives on the strategic calculations, pote»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Prime minister receives calls from Egypt, Turkiye foreign ministers

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received two telephone callsfrom Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE DrBadr Abdel-Aty, and Minist»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Prime Minister receives phone call from EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani,received a telephone call today from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy HE Kaya Kallas. During the call, they reviewed the developments of t»»»

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BNE 11h

Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»

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BNE 11h

Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»

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BNE 11h

Fate of Iran's Khamenei unknown after strikes on compound

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains unknown on February 28 following Israeli strikes destroyed his Tehran compound, Israeli television reported growing indications he had been killed,»»»

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BNE 11h

Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»

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BNE 11h

Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»

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BNE 11h

Global leaders react with alarm after US, Israel strike Iran

Leaders from around the world voiced alarm over the risk of a wider war and a “regional conflagration” in the world’s biggest oil producing region after the US and Israel launched long-feared strikes on Iran. »»»

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BNE 11h

Fate of Iran's Khamenei unknown after strikes on compound

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains unknown on February 28 following Israeli strikes destroyed his Tehran compound, Israeli television reported growing indications he had been killed,»»»

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BNE 11h

Global leaders react with alarm after US, Israel strike Iran

Leaders from around the world voiced alarm over the risk of a wider war and a “regional conflagration” in the world’s biggest oil producing region after the US and Israel launched long-feared strikes on Iran. »»»

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BNE 11h

Starmer joins France and Germany in condemning Iran strikes as Cobra convenes

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined the leaders of France and Germany in condemning Iran's retaliatory missile strikes across the Middle East on February 28, calling on Tehran to refrain from further military action and seek a negotiated solution, PA Media reported. »»»

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BNE 11h

Fate of Iran's Khamenei unknown after strikes on compound

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains unknown on February 28 following Israeli strikes destroyed his Tehran compound, Israeli television reported growing indications he had been killed,»»»

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BNE 11h

Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»

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BNE 11h

Turkey’s leadership remains silent over US, Israel military attacks on Iran

Turkey’s leadership on February 28 remained silent in the wake of the major “Operation Epic Fury” military attack on Iran mounted by the US and Israel. Ahead of the missile strikes, Turkey urged Washington to refrain from »»»

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Gulf News 11h

Over 200 dead as Trump pushes for regime change in Iran

Dubai: At least 201 people were killed and 747 wounded in coordinated US and Israeli strikes across Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent said Saturday evening — the first official toll since the attacks began. The humanitarian organisation said 24 of Iran’s 31 provinces were affected and that it had ente»»»

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Novinite 12h

US Tankers and Cargo Planes Stationed in Sofia Amid Iran-Israel Strikes, Bulgaria Safe

Several US military aircraft remain stationed at Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia, according to on-site observations by a BGNES reporter. Positioned beside them are numerous tanker trucks, believed to be supplying fuel. The visible aircraft are primarily KC-135 aerial refueling planes - commonly refer»»»

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Kuna 12h

Kuwait continues countering attacks - Army

KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense confirmed on Saturday that the Army General Staff is continuing to counter waves of ballistic missile and drone attacks.In a statement, Col. Saud Al-Atwan indicated that debris fell at Ali al Salem Air Base as a result o»»»

BBC 13h

US and Israeli strikes on Iran in maps

The US and Israel have attacked Iran, hitting targets across the country. The office of Iran's supreme leader in the capital Tehran is among the targets, as well as military sites across the country. Iran has launched retaliatory strikes at Israel and US bases across the region. Several verified vi»»»

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Jordan Times 13h

ASE now among world’s top-performing markets, thanks to 'deep' reforms, 'strong' corporate earnings — CEO

AMMAN — Chief Executive Officer of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) Mazen Wathaifi has recently outlined the key drivers behind the bourse’s "remarkable" performance, which recently placed it among the world’s top-performing markets, ranking 13th globally and first in the region, according to Bloombe»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Strait of Hormuz on edge: Oil shipments pause as conflict deepens

Dubai: Some of the world’s largest oil companies and leading trading houses have suspended crude and fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, as US and Israeli strikes on Iran — and Tehran’s retaliation — rattle global energy markets. Reuters, citing four trading sources, reported that several »»»

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Naharnet 13h

Latest developments in US, Israel strikes on Iran

The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran on Saturday, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic which responded with missile attacks across the region. Here are the latest developments as the military action announced by U.S. President Donald Trump an»»»

Gulf News 13h

Khamenei is alive, Iran interested in de-escalation: Foreign minister

Dubai: Iran’s foreign minister said the country’s supreme leader was alive, along with all high-ranking officials, after Israel and the United States launched strikes across the country on Saturday. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News that supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was alive “»»»

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