Bulgarian News Agency 5m

Former President Radev Urges End to Middle East Military Action

In a Facebook post published on Saturday night, Rumen Radev, president of Bulgaria between 2017 and 2026, expressed hope that reason will prevail and that military action in the Middle East will cease as soon as possible. He said that a destructive war in the region would pose a huge threat to inte»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Prime Minister receives phone calls from Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received on Saturday phone calls from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi, Minister of Foreign»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 29m

Presidential Administration Calls for End of Military Conflict in Middle East and Return to Diplomacy

The presidential administration is monitoring developments in the Middle East with concern and alarm, the presidential press secretariat said on Saturday night. The institution said it joins international efforts to end the military conflict and to return to the negotiating table. The institution a»»»

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TAP 48m

Tunisias Consulate in Dubai calls for compliance with instructions of Emirati authorities

Tunis, Feb. 28 (TAP) - Tunisia's Consulate General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates called on members of the Tunisian community residing in the UAE to comply with instructions issued by official authorities and to refrain from spreading any...»»»

Novinite 54m

Political Reactions in Bulgaria After Joint US-Israel Strikes on Iran

The Bulgarian Presidential Institution has expressed serious concern over the rapidly deteriorating security environment in the Middle East. In an official position distributed to the media, President Iliana Yotova stated that Bulgaria aligns itself with international initiatives aimed at halting t»»»

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BBC 55m

How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran

American and Israeli forces have carried out strikes on cities across Iran, in what US President Donald Trump has described as "major combat operations". Trump has called for the Iranian people to rise up and government forces to surrender following what Israel called a "preemptive attack". In resp»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE warns reposting rumours online can lead to prosecution

The Public Prosecution warns against publishing or circulating rumors and information from unknown sources through social media platforms or any other technological means, due to the consequences thereof, including the spread of confusion and harm to the security and stability of society. In a soci»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE President and King of Jordan discuss current developments and their impact on regional security

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, during which they discussed the latest developments in the region, including the blatant Iranian attacks targeting th»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE, Qatar leaders condemn Iranian attacks in call

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed regional developments and the implications of the ongoing escalation for regional and international security and stability during a phone call on Saturday with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. During the c»»»

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Naharnet 2h

US, Israel launch strikes on Iran, Tehran hits back across region

The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday, with Israel's public broadcaster reporting that supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been targeted, as the Islamic republic retaliated with barrages of missiles at Gulf states and Israel. Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the i»»»

Gulf News 2h

Fire at Palm Jumeirah building brought under control

Dubai authorities have confirmed that an incident occurred at a building in the Palm Jumeirah area. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed, and the site has been secured. The Dubai Civil Defence said the resulting fire is now under control. Four individuals sustained injuries and have b»»»

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Gulf News 2h

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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The Peninsula 2h

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

Washington, United States: 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 »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Khamenei is Alive, Iran Interested in De-escalation, Says Foreign Minister

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 "as far »»»

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France24 3h

What we know about the joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran

The US and Israel on Saturday launched a wave of air strikes against Iran, targeting what Israel said were dozens of military sites as well as the compound housing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose whereabouts remain unknown. Here is what we know so far about the attack, which the Israel»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Arabia says reserves right of response after Iran attacks Riyadh, Eastern Province

Saudi Arabia confirmed Saturday that Iran hit Riyadh and its eastern region with strikes, warning it reserved the right to defend itself including by retaliating. Saudi Arabia “expressed its strongest condemnation of the blatant and cowardly Iranian attacks targeting the Riyadh and Eastern Province»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

Operation Epic Fury: the point of no return

On the morning of 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched a coordinated military assault against Iran, codenamed Operation Epic Fury (US) and Operation Roaring Lion (Israel), striking targets across Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, and Kermanshah. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz de»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

UAE offers condolences to family of Pakistani national killed in Iran attacks

Doha, Qatar: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the family of the Pakistani national who lost his life as a result of the Iranian missile attacks. In its statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry expressed its full solidarity with the deceased's»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump warns IRGC to surrender or face certain death: What to know about Iran’s elite military force

Dubai: As US President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a “major” and “ongoing” military operation against Iran, he issued a direct warning to the country’s most powerful security institution — the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). “To the members of the Islamic Revolutionary»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Amir, UAE president condemn targeting of Qatar, UAE, and other Arab states by Iranian ballistic missiles

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a telephone call from President of the sisterly United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed the latest security developments in the region and th»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE and Qatar leaders condemn Iranian attacks

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed regional developments and the implications of the ongoing escalation on regional and international security and stability during a phone call on Saturday with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. During the ca»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Amir receives telephone call from UAE President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. During the call, the latest security developments in the region and their repercussions on regional and in»»»

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RT 4h

The EU wants a Nord Stream sequel, but not all members are buying it

The Druzhba, or ‘Friendship’, oil pipeline is really living up to its name. All the ‘friends’ are fighting with each other. And now Hungary, worried about the EU’s slack attitude about what happens to its oil source, is saying that it’s time to deploy the army to protect it. Critics of Hungarian Pr»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Persian Gulf States Comment on US-Israel Strikes on Iran

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli army has initiated a strike against Iran "to remove threats against the State of Israel", the nation’s Defense Minister Israel Katz announced, adding a special and immediate state of emergency has been declared across the country. Oman Oman has called for stopping the att»»»

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Gulf News 4h

No India-UAE flights: Airlines suspend services amid Gulf crisis

Dubai: Flights between India and the UAE have been suspended as major Indian airlines halted services to the Middle East amid the evolving regional situation. India's biggest carrier IndiGo said, “In view of the evolving situation around Iran and the Middle East, our flight operations to and from t»»»

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BBC 4h

Flights cancelled as travel warnings issued after strikes on Iran

Airlines serving the Middle East have cancelled or diverted flights after the US and Israel launched deadly strikes on Iran. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among carriers to pare back their schedules to destinations in the Middle East, citing safety concerns. Sites in Iran includ»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Saudi Arabia affirms full solidarity with UAE after Iranian attacks

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. During the call, the two leaders discussed developments in the region and the blatant Iranian »»»

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Gulf News 4h

No Filipinos hurt in Iran airstrikes: Philippine embassies on full alert across Gulf

Dubai: There were no Filipinos reported to be affected or harmed during the aerial attacks of US and Israel in Iran, according to the initial reports of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). “The President is deeply concerned for the safety of Filipinos in Iran, Israel and all the cou»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Etihad Airways suspends Abu Dhabi departures until March 1

Dubai: UAE's national airline has announced a temporary suspension of departures from Abu Dhabi. All Etihad flights scheduled to depart Zayed International Airport are suspended until 2 pm UAE time on Sunday, March 1. Flights scheduled to arrive in Abu Dhabi before 2 pm UAE time on Sunday will be c»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Pakistan Embassy urges nationals in UAE to stay calm, avoid rumours

Pakistani nationals in UAE advised to stay calm, follow official sources The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has urged all Pakistani nationals in the UAE to remain calm amid recent developments and avoid speculation. Officials stressed relying only on verified information f»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Qatar intercepts third wave of Iranian missile attacks

Dubai: Qatar's Ministry of Defense (MOD) announced Saturday that, thanks to high readiness, constant vigilance, and coordinated efforts between the relevant authorities, it successfully intercepted the third wave of attacks targeting several areas in the country. The MOD confirmed in a press statem»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Attacks target Iran’s leadership — But who holds power?

Dubai As Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets, explosions were reported across Tehran and other major cities, marking the most serious escalation in years. According to Reuters, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was moved to a secure location ahe»»»

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BNE 5h

FlightRadar24 goes down as US-Israeli strikes ground global flights

FlightRadar24, the real-time aircraft tracking service used by millions of passengers, aviation professionals and journalists worldwide, went offline on February 28 as US and Israeli military operations against Iran sent flight activity across the Middle East into chaos. »»»

BNE 5h

BREAKING: Explosions seen in Abu Dhabi as Iran missiles target Al Dhafra air base

Explosions were heard in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi on February 28 after Iran launched retaliatory missiles against targets in the Persian Gulf, with preliminary reports the Al Dhafra air base was targeted, according to bnm Gulf bureau. »»»

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BNE 5h

FlightRadar24 goes down as US-Israeli strikes ground global flights

FlightRadar24, the real-time aircraft tracking service used by millions of passengers, aviation professionals and journalists worldwide, went offline on February 28 as US and Israeli military operations against Iran sent flight activity across the Middle East into chaos. »»»

BNE 5h

UAE issues extreme missile alert ordering residents to seek immediate shelter

The UAE Ministry of Interior issued an extreme alert on February 28 ordering all residents to seek immediate shelter in secure buildings away from windows, doors and open areas, as Iranian missiles targeted the Gulf state in retaliation for the joint US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. »»»

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BNE 5h

Qatar claims interception of Iranian missiles

Qatar's Ministry of Defence claimed on February 28 that it had successfully intercepted all missiles fired at its territory, Al Bilad reported, citing the Qatar News Agency. The ministry said threats were engaged immediate»»»

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BNE 5h

FlightRadar24 goes down as US-Israeli strikes ground global flights

FlightRadar24, the real-time aircraft tracking service used by millions of passengers, aviation professionals and journalists worldwide, went offline on February 28 as US and Israeli military operations against Iran sent flight activity across the Middle East into chaos. »»»

BNE 5h

FlightRadar24 goes down as US-Israeli strikes ground global flights

FlightRadar24, the real-time aircraft tracking service used by millions of passengers, aviation professionals and journalists worldwide, went offline on February 28 as US and Israeli military operations against Iran sent flight activity across the Middle East into chaos. »»»

BNE 5h

FlightRadar24 goes down as US-Israeli strikes ground global flights

FlightRadar24, the real-time aircraft tracking service used by millions of passengers, aviation professionals and journalists worldwide, went offline on February 28 as US and Israeli military operations against Iran sent flight activity across the Middle East into chaos. »»»

BNE 5h

FlightRadar24 goes down as US-Israeli strikes ground global flights

FlightRadar24, the real-time aircraft tracking service used by millions of passengers, aviation professionals and journalists worldwide, went offline on February 28 as US and Israeli military operations against Iran sent flight activity across the Middle East into chaos. »»»

BNE 5h

Russia urges citizens to leave Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan

Russia's Embassy in Tehran urged all Russian citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately if possible on February 28, warning them to stay away from military and government facilities as US and Israeli strikes continued across the Iranian capital and other cities. »»»

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Kuna 5h

Egypt condemns Iranian attacks on Arab states, calls for restraint, diplomacy

CAIRO, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Egypt strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of several Arab states, including Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, and Jordan, warning of the grave risks these attacks pose to regional security and stability.In a statement issued »»»

Kuna 5h

UK advises against travel to Palestine, occupied territories due to escalation

LONDON, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) advised British nationals on Saturday against all travel to Palestine and occupied territories due to "the threat posed by escalation in the region." In a statement on X, the FCDO said, "Due to the threat posed by esc»»»

Gulf News 5h

Pakistani national in UAE dies as Iranian missiles intercepted amid US, Israel strikes

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the blatant Iranian missile attacks that targeted the country and several brotherly nations in the region, considering these acts a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a clear breach of international law and the Charte»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

UAE announces successful interception of new wave of Iranian missiles

Abu Dhabi: Emirati ministry of defence announced that the UAE's air defence systems have successfully intercepted a new wave of Iranian missiles launched toward the country. The ministry confirmed the threat was handled with high efficiency, resulting in no damage. The Ministry affirmed that it rem»»»

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BBC 5h

Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed

The decision by the United States and Israel to plunge into a new war with Iran creates a highly dangerous moment with unpredictable consequences. Israel used the word "pre-emptive" to justify its attack. The evidence is that this is not a response to an imminent threat, which the word pre-emption »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai suspends flights at DXB and Al Maktoum airports amid regional tensions

Dubai: Flight operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) have been suspended until further notice, authorities said on Saturday, as regional airspace closures continue to disrupt travel across the Gulf. Passengers have been advised not to travel to th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Defence Committee Chair Gadzhev: Parliament Should Be Invited to Security Council in Such Situations

In similar situations in the past, representatives of Parliament have been invited to meetings of the Security Council, GERB-UDF MP and Chair of the parliamentary defence committee Hristo Gadzhev said on Facebook on Saturday. "The escalation of the conflict between Iran, Israel and the US is now a »»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE intercepts new wave of missiles amid US, Israel strikes on Iran

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE’s air defences had successfully intercepted a new wave of Iranian missiles launched towards the country, dealing with them with high efficiency and without any damage. The ministry said it remains fully prepared and ready to address any thre»»»

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