BBC 1m

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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Gulf News 1h

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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Novinite 2h

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 2h

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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UPI 2h

OpenAI reaches deal with Pentagon after Trump drops Anthropic - UPI.com

OpenAI creator Sam Altman testifies before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill on May 8 in Washington, D.C. He announced Friday that his company would provide artificial intelligence models to the Pentagon. File Photo by Anna Rose Layden/UPI | License Photo Fe»»»

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Gulf News 2h

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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RT 3h

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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RT 3h

US ‘defending American people’ by striking Iran – Trump

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Washington has launched “major combat operations in Iran” to eliminate “imminent threats” and “defend the American people.” The Islamic Republic has previously rejected US demands to curb its nuclear program, which it says only serves peaceful purposes. »»»

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Naharnet 3h

US informs Lebanon that Israel has 'no intention' to escalate

The U.S. ambassador to Lebanon informed the country that Israel had no intention of escalating hostilities as long as no attacks were launched from Lebanon, the Lebanese presidency said in a statement. The message came as Lebanese authorities fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could become embroiled in ren»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 3h

MRF - New Beginning: Conflict in Middle East Tests International Security and Bulgaria's Integrity

In a statement released on Saturday night by the MRF - New Beginning press service, MRF - New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski said that Saturday's events in the Middle East are a serious test for international security but also for Bulgaria's national integrity on the international stage. According»»»

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UPI 4h

Lebanon warns of 'adventures' dragging it into U.S.-led war on Iran - UPI.com

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, pictured at Lebanon's presidential palace in Baabda in 2025, said that his country will not be dragged into "adventures" that threaten it's security and unity. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA-EFE Feb. 28 (UPI) -- BERUIT -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said »»»

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BNE 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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 5h

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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Gulf News 5h

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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Albanian Daily News 5h

Opposition Protest Begins in Tirana, Heavy Police Presence Surrounds Prime Minister’s Office

As previously announced, an opposition protest led by the Democratic Party of Albania (PD) began at 6:00 p.m. local time in the capital, Tirana. The party’s leader, Sali Berisha, initially arrived at the party’s headquarters — known as the “blue headquarters” — before setting off on foot toward the»»»

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Gulf News 6h

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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Naharnet 6h

Hezbollah calls on region to stand against attack on Iran

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah called on Saturday for the Middle East to stand against Israel and the United States' attack on Iran. In a statement, the group called upon "the countries and peoples of the region to stand against" the attack, warning that "its dire consequences will affect everyone»»»

Gulf News 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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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Al Manar 7h

Hezbollah Condemns Aggression on Iran: US, Israeli Enemy Will Suffer Major Blow

Hezbollah issued a statement that denounced the US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, stressing that the Americans and Zionists will reap a major failure. What follows is the text of the statement: Hezbollah condemns the treacherous US-Israeli aggression targeting the Islamic »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

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 8h

Trump Warns Some Americans May Die amid US Strikes in Iran

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday there could be US casualties after he announced the United States began "major combat operations" in Iran. The strikes, which Trump said were aimed at destroying Iranian missiles and annihilating its navy, follow repeated US-Israeli warnings that they woul»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

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 8h

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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BBC 8h

Panic in the streets, but relief for some: The mood in Iran

The response within Iran to the US and Israeli attacks has been deeply mixed, with scenes of panic in some areas and relief in others at the prospect of the regime's downfall. It was around 09:40 local time (06:10 GMT) when Iranians in several cities reported hearing loud explosions. Videos circula»»»

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Al Majalla 8h

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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Gulf News 9h

IRGC chief, Iran defence minister killed in Israeli strikes: Report

Dubai: The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), General Mohammad Pakpour, and Iranian Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh were killed in Israeli strikes inside Iran on Saturday morning, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Israeli officials earlier assessed tha»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Israel Shuts Down Gas Fields After US-Israel Strikes on Iran

The Israeli Energy Ministry has ordered the temporary shutdown of parts of the country's natural gas reservoirs after Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran on Saturday. The Leviathan gas field offshore Israel, operated by Chevron has been shut down, three sources told Reuters. Energ»»»

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Ya Libnan 9h

Lebanon refuses to be dragged into Iran conflict, says PM Salam – Ya Libnan

Share: File- Lebanese Prime Ministe Nawaf Salam Lebanese 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 the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah could become involv»»»

RT 9h

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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BBC 9h

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 9h

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 10h

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 10h

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 10h

Oman maintains “Swiss” neutrality as the regional conflict escalate

The US and Israel struck multiple locations across Iran with missiles on the morning of February 28, including the capital, Tehran, in what US President Donald Trump described as the start of “major combat operations” dubbed “Operation Epic Fury”. »»»

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BNE 10h

Oman maintains “Swiss” neutrality as the regional conflict escalate

The US and Israel struck multiple locations across Iran with missiles on the morning of February 28, including the capital, Tehran, in what US President Donald Trump described as the start of “major combat operations” dubbed “Operation Epic Fury”. »»»

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BNE 10h

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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UPI 10h

Analysis: Lebanon’s May elections in limbo despite Hezbollah’s decline - UPI.com

Supporters of Hezbollah and allied parties carry flags of Hezbollah and a picture of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah (C) during a protest organized by Hezbollah under the slogan "The entire country is resistance" outside the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia he»»»

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BBC 11h

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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Al Awsat 11h

US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran, Region on Edge

The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict. The strikes put Gulf Arab countries on edge as fears of escalation in the region grew, and Tehran responded by launching missiles towards Israel. The first w»»»

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France24 12h

OpenAI secures Pentagon deal with safety safeguards as Trump drops Anthropic

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»»»

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France24 12h

Paramount seals a $110 billion mega‑merger to take over Warner Bros

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»»»

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France24 12h

Trump vows to destroy missile sites, urges Iranians to rise up against the regime

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»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Iran tells residents to leave Tehran: Al Jazeera 

Tehran, Iran: Iran’s National Security Council has advised residents to leave the capital Tehran. Because of the situation, “you should, as far as possible and while maintaining calm, travel to other places and cities if you are able”, the country’s security body said in a statement.»»»

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France24 12h

Trump says 'not happy' with Iran talks, but undecided on possible military action

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»»»

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Al Manar 12h

Iranian army: All military commanders are in good health - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian army: All military commanders are in good health 28-02-2026 12:46 PM Latest News Urgent News Sirens sound across central occupied P»»»