Gulf News 12m

Gargash: UAE made every effort to avoid confrontation, urges dialogue to contain conflict

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the escalation currently taking place in the region had been expected for months, adding that the UAE and other Gulf states had made every effort to avoid confrontation, with the region’s efforts also focused on finding ways»»»

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Al Awsat 42m

Iran President, 2 Officials to Lead Transition after Khamenei's Death

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two top other officials will lead Iran in the transitional period following the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, state television reported on Sunday. Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and another official from the country's legal council will be»»»

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BNE 46m

UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed killed in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»

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BNE 46m

UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed killed in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US, Israel Defend Strikes at UN as Iran Alleges 'War Crime'

The United States and Israel on Saturday defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a "war crime" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. "The international community has long affirmed a simple and necessary principle: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Tells Lebanon: Israel Won’t Escalate if No Hostile Acts Come from Lebanese Side

Lebanon's presidency said on Saturday it had been told by the US ambassador that Israel would not escalate against Lebanon as long as there are no hostile acts from the Lebanese side, following the launch of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah, long one of Tehran's principal»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Flydubai suspends Dubai flights until 3pm today

Dubai: All flydubai flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in light of the ongoing developments in the region, the airline said. The spokesperson added in a statement issued this morning: “We are closely monitoring the situation and working in»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Up to 40 high-ranking Iranian officials killed in initial strikes: Chinese media

As many as 40 high-ranking Iranian officials were eliminated in the initial wave of strikes on Saturday, Chinese state broadcaster China Global Television Network (CGTN) reported on Sunday. Iranian state television has confirmed on Sunday the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, declaring a 40-day»»»

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BNE 2h

UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed dead in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»

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BBC 2h

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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Sputnik 2h

Iranian State Television Confirms Death of Country's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in attacks by Israel and the United States, Iranian state television confirmed. Previously, Israeli media and US President Donald Trump claimed that Khamenei had been killed. At the time of his death, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the longest-serving »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran president, 2 officials to lead 'transition' after Khamenei's death: state TV

Iran president Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian and 2 officials will lead the "transition" after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, state TV reported on Sunday. Pezeshkian, currently the president of Iran, was elected in the 2024 Iranian presidential election and was offici»»»

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France24 2h

Iran strikes: Republicans back Trump’s strategy as Democrats warn of illegal war

US Republicans rally behind Donald Trump over actions on Iran, while Democrats condemn the administration for what they call an illegal escalation, intensifying the partisan divide over America’s approach to the Middle East conflict. Amid heightened tensions with Iran, US Republicans are uniting in»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Iranian Government Declares 40-Day National Mourning After Martyrdom of Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei

In a solemn official statement early Sunday, the Iranian government announced the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, affirming that he attained the “great grace of martyrdom” following the “brutal attack carried out by the criminal US government and»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 4h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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Gulf News 4h

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 4h

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 5h

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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Ya Libnan 5h

Hezbollah Will Not Participate in the War on Iran and this is why – Ya Libnan

Share: Hezbollah will reportedly not participate in the ongoing war on Iran and this is how the Iran-backed militant group justified its decision according to Al Nashra , a prominent Lebanese news website “The question circulating in Lebanon is: Will Hezbollah participate in the ongoing war between»»»

Gulf News 5h

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 6h

Protesters in major U.S. cities denounce attacks on Iran - UPI.com

1 of 5 | An Iranian flag waves over a protest held by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, along with other activist groups, against the war in Iran outside the White House in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Hundreds of people gathered out»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Trump says Khamenei confirmed dead

The following is the complete text of a post from U.S. President Donald Trump, announcing the death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on his Truth Social platform: "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all»»»

BBC 6h

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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BBC 7h

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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Ya Libnan 7h

TRUMP: IRAN’s SUPREME LEADER KHAMENEI IS DEAD – Ya Libnan

Share: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei greets the crowd as he attends a program held in the capital Tehran, Iran on Jan. 17. Photo: Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu via Getty Images Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike Saturday as part of a massive joint militar»»»

France24 7h

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’

President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. is in talks with Havana and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover of Cuba” without offering any details on what he meant. Speaking to reporters outside the White House as he left for a trip to Texas, Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Engr. Felipe D Catinoy: A Filipino engineer advancing service and leadership on the global stage

Darlene Regis A Filipino civil engineer based in Qatar, Engr. Felipe Davila Catinoy continues to exemplify the values of service, leadership, and bayanihan far beyond his homeland. Through decades of volunteer work spanning the Philippines, the UAE, and now Qatar, he has demonstrated how overseas F»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

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 8h

QC hosts iftar for its sponsored students in Somalia

Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from Qatari donors and as part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts with You’ Qatar Charity (QC) organised a group iftar in the Somali capital, Mogadishu for 250 male and female university students under its sponsorship. The initiative aimed to streng»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

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 8h

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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France24 8h

Major US-Israeli attacks on Iran: How did we get here ?

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 sa»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Ceasefire urged: 'No evidence of radiological impact', says IAEA

The Internaitonal Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has urged restraint among warring parties to avoid any nuclear safety risks to people in the region. So far, there's no evidence of any radiological impact, according to the agency, will keep monitoring the situation and informing. World leaders, meanwh»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Amir receives phone call from Syrian President

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call today from his brother HE President of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed Al Sharaa. At the outset of the call, HE the Syrian President said he was reassured by the situation in the State of Qatar, stressing the solidarity»»»

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Gulf News 8h

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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Sana 8h

Syria affirms solidarity with Qatar in phone call between leaders

Damascus, Feb. 28 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a phone call with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss recent regional developments related to tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran and their impact on regional security and stability. During the call, Pre»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Amir receives phone call from U.S. President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday. During the call, the U.S. president expressed his country’s solidarity with Qatar following the Iranian attack on the country and several states in the region. HH the Amir ex»»»

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France24 9h

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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Qatar Tribune 9h

Amir, US president discuss latest developments in the region

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 friendly United States of America HE Donald Trump. At the beginning of the call, the US President expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar followin»»»

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Kuna 9h

Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 00:00 GMT

GENEVA -- The State of Kuwait regrets the continued deterioration of the human rights situation in Myanmar's Rakhine State. BEIRUT -- Two people are killed in Israeli occupation airstrikes on Lebanon's eastern Bekaa region, and 29 others are injured. ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange d»»»