DOHA: Iran has targeted United States assets across the Gulf Arab states in retaliation for a huge joint attack on Iran by the US and Israel, as the region’s worst fears of being ignited in the flames of a sustained war loom. The Iranian government on Saturday confirmed its attacks on several targe»»»

Israeli strikes hit a school in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan near the strategic sea route of the Strait of Hormuz, killing 24 students, a provincial official said, according to state media. "The number of students killed at Shajare Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Hormozgan has re»»»

OpenAI said Friday it struck a deal for the Pentagon to use its models in the US defense agency's classified network, with "safeguards," after President Donald Trump blacklisted AI rival Anthropic. Trump had ordered the government to stop using Anthropic, calling it a threat to national security af»»»

Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a $110 billion deal, ending a high-stakes bidding war after Netflix walked away from its agreement with the HBO Max owner. US media conglomerate Paramount Skydance announced Friday it will acquire Warner Bros. D»»»

As a joint US-Israeli military operation was under way against Iran, President Donald Trump vowed to "annihilate" the country's navy and missile sites while urging Iranians to overthrow the regime in Tehran.    The US and Israel launched a major attack on targets across Iran, with Preside»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the country today was subjected to a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles, noting that UAE air defence systems dealt with the missiles with high efficiency and successfully intercepted a number of missiles»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a statement condemning “military aggression of the Zionist regime and the United States against Iran,” following military strikes carried out against Iranian territory. The statement addressed “the brave and honorable Irania»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Dubai Airports has urged travellers not to head to Dubai International Airport or Al Maktoum International Airport. The advisory has been issued after Dubai Airports confirmed that some flights at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC) are cancelle»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Washington had begun "major combat operations" in Iran after Israel and the United States launched a joint attack on the Islamic Republic Saturday. Tehran announced it is preparing to retaliate in response to the operation that an Israe»»»

Dubai: The Philippine embassy in Tel Aviv has alerted Filipinos in the country to stay indoors and to seek shelter or mamad, as the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran. In an advisory, the embassy said that Israel will be under “essential activity” status wherein all educational institution»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Saturday that his country refused to be dragged into war, after Israel and the United States launched strikes against Iran. Authorities fear Hezbollah could become involved in the conflict, which saw the U.S. and Israel bomb Iran on Saturday and Tehran respond with m»»»

GENEVA, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Switzerland on Saturday said it was deeply alarmed by todayآ’s strikes by the United States and Israel occupation against Iran, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.In a post on its account on (X) the Swiss Federal »»»

AMMAN, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Jordan Armed Forces announced Saturday that two ballistic missiles targeting the Kingdom were successfully intercepted.The Jordan Armed Forces said in a statement carried by Petra that the two ballistic missiles were brought down by Jordanian air defense systems.Earlier in t»»»

BAGHDAD, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that the Iranian response targeted US bases in the region.The Iranian foreign minister made the statement during a phone call with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, which focused on the joint US-Israeli occupation »»»

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. Around seven rockets hit Tehran near the residence of Irania»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior said it is closely monitoring regional developments as the US and Israel strike Iran, and remains at the highest level of readiness to take all precautionary measures in coordination with the relevant authorities. It stressed that its priority is to ensure th»»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways Group confirmed the temporary suspension of its flights to, and from, Doha due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline said it is working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support impacted passengers and will resume operations when the a»»»

Nuclear-armed Pakistan has made an open declaration of war against former ally Afghanistan, its western neighbor that has resisted NATO occupation for years, and has sought to drag its archrival India into an escalating conflict. Islamabad said the latest escalation of violence between the estrange»»»

Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has confirmed the temporary suspension of all aircraft movements following the closure of the Qatari airspace, the airport said in a statement shared on its official X account today. The decision to halt departures and arrivals came as a precautionary measure»»»

Doha, Qatar: At least one person has been killed in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, after several missiles launched from Iran were intercepted, according to the country’s state news agency. The UAE said “this attack is a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and internation»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has announced on Saturday, February 28, 2026, the fuel prices for March. According to its announcement, the prices for Premium-grade petrol and Super have increased in comparison to February 2026. The Premium-grade petrol is now priced at QR1.85 per litre, while Super is pr»»»

Dubai: India’s national carrier Air India has suspended all flights to destinations across the Middle East, including the UAE, in view of the developing situation in parts of the region. In a post on X, the airline said all services to the Middle East have been halted until further notice. Iran was»»»

The Vazrazhdane party has condemned Israel's attack on Iran. "For yet another time, the planet is facing the threat of a world war. The reason for this is the terrorist attack by [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu's regime against Iran," Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in a pos»»»

Dubai: Several Gulf countries have closed or suspended their airspace after a sharp escalation in regional hostilities, following airstrikes targeting Iran. Authorities in Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE confirmed closures late on February 28, as explosions were reported in Tehran and Israel announced a »»»

Dubai: Tensions between Washington and Tehran have simmered for years, but the current escalation traces back to the collapse of the nuclear agreement. The original 2015 nuclear deal — formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) — placed limits on Iran’s nuclear programme in ex»»»

Wadi Al-Aqiq in Saudi Arabia's Madinah region stands out as one of the area’s most significant geographical and tourist landmarks, known for its striking terrain and the sweetness of its water. The valley draws much of its fame from its association with the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and »»»

Washington, Feb.28 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the launch of a large-scale military strike against Iran. He said the operation aims to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime.Speaking after a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike, Trump»»»

At this stage, there is no information about any threat to Bulgaria, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told journalists in connection with the military escalation between Israel and Iran on Saturday. “We have taken all necessary security measures. At 1:00 p.m., the Prime Minister is convening»»»

The US and Israel have launched an attack on Iran. US president Donald Trump has described ongoing "major combat operations" and called for Iranian government forces to lay down their arms. Earlier, Israel's Defence Minister said Israel had launched a "pre-emptive attack" against Iran, with explosi»»»

Iran's rial plunged to a record low on February 28 as Israeli and US strikes on Tehran sent the currency into freefall, with free market data showing the dollar trading at IRR1,749,500 ($1) as panic gripped financial markets following the attack on the capital. »»»

Iran has fired ballistic missiles at the US Naval Support Activity Bahrain, headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in the Juffair area of Manama, according to multiple social media and open-source intelligence accounts posting on February 28, as sirens sounded across Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE. »»»

Iran has fired ballistic missiles at the US Naval Support Activity Bahrain, headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in the Juffair area of Manama, according to multiple social media and open-source intelligence accounts posting on February 28, as sirens sounded across Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE. »»»

Russia has no organised tourist flow to Iran or Israel and travel to both countries is possible only on an individual basis, the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) said on February 28, as US and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes on the Iranian capital. »»»

US President Donald Trump confirmed on February 28 that the United States military had begun major combat operations against Iran, declaring that the Islamic Republic would never be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon and urging the Iranian people to seize control of their government once strikes »»»

US President Donald Trump confirmed on February 28 that the United States military had begun major combat operations against Iran, declaring that the Islamic Republic would never be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon and urging the Iranian people to seize control of their government once strikes »»»

Sirens sounded in various parts of Israel as the Israel Defense Forces confirmed that Iran launched missiles toward Israeli territory on February 28. The Iranian response prompted nationwide escalation of Home Front »»»

Sirens sounded in various parts of Israel as the Israel Defense Forces confirmed that Iran launched missiles toward Israeli territory on February 28. The Iranian response prompted nationwide escalation of Home Front »»»

Iran's national internet connectivity has collapsed to just 4% of ordinary levels, network monitoring group NetBlocks confirmed on February 28, as US and Israeli military strikes continued across the country and authorities moved to cut off communications. »»»

The US-Israel attack on Tehran on February 28 comes as a negotiating team led by Oman’s foreign minister made a last ditch attempt at an agreement between the US and the Ayatollahs to prevent war. Iran agreed to a “zero bo»»»

Iran has fired ballistic missiles at the US Naval Support Activity Bahrain, headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in the Juffair area of Manama, according to multiple social media and open-source intelligence accounts posting on February 28, as sirens sounded across Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE. »»»

Iran has fired ballistic missiles at the US Naval Support Activity Bahrain, headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in the Juffair area of Manama, according to multiple social media and open-source intelligence accounts posting on February 28, as sirens sounded across Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE. »»»

DOHA: Qatar has issued an alert on mobile devices, recommending all residents to stay indoors, whether at home or elsewhere, away from military bases.»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev outlined new priorities for the legislative branch and the evolving political configuration in an interview with Vesti news service. Legislative support for president’s course According to the Speaker, the parliament’s primary task at p»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE's Ministry of Interior said it is closely monitoring regional developments and remains at the highest level of readiness to take all precautionary measures in coordination with the relevant authorities. In an official statement on WAM, the Ministry stressed that its priority is t»»»

Israel stepped up its airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, killing and wounding people while directly targeting police and faction-affiliated security personnel who were carrying out guard duties in central and southern areas of the enclave. The escalation comes as humanitarian conditions continue to dete»»»

The US and Iran have concluded their third round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, with both sides describing the discussions as the most intensive yet. Mediated by Oman, the talks produced an agreement to continue technical-level consultations in Vienna starting Monday, followed by anoth»»»

Russia has no organised tourist flow to Iran or Israel and travel to both countries is possible only on an individual basis, the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) said on February 28, as US and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes on the Iranian capital. »»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said in an 8-minute video posted on his Truth Social that the US has begun "major combat operations in Iran." He claimed Iran has continued to develop its nuclear program and plans to develop missiles to reach U.S. and appealed to the Iranian people to "take ov»»»

Smoke rises in central Tehran on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Israel and the United States announced they were attacking Iran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described it as a "preemptive strike." File Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The United States and Israel attacked Ira»»»