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 “»»»
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 »»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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”. »»»
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”. »»»
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. »»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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.»»»
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»»»
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»»»
The Supreme National Security Council in Iran: This morning, the Iranian people were subjected to airstrikes carried out by the murderous American regime in collaboration with the corrupt Zionist regime, targeting several locations within the country - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Supreme National Security Council in Iran: This morning, the Iranian people were subjected to airstrikes carried out by the murderous A»»»
Salam says Lebanon refuses to be drawn into Iran conflict
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»»»
Starmer chairs Cobra meeting over US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is chairing a Cobra meeting about the US and Israeli air strikes on Iran. Explosions have been heard across five Iranian cities including the capital, Tehran, on Saturday, after negotiations to limit Iran's nuclear programme ended without an agreement this week. The »»»
Sirens sound across central occupied Palestine following a new wave of rocket fire from Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound across central occupied Palestine following a new wave of rocket fire from Iran 28-02-2026 12:36 PM Latest News Urgent News Th»»»
Baghaei: If the aggression against Iran is not met with a reaction from the international community, it will be the beginning of the end for all international institutions - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Baghaei: If the aggression against Iran is not met with a reaction from the international community, it will be the beginning of the end fo»»»
Zhanar Akayev comments on Osh City Hall's debts - | 24.KG
There is currently no precise information regarding debts accumulated during the tenure of the former mayor of Osh, current Mayor Zhanar Akayev told journalists. According to him, the matter is being studied by relevant authorities and specialists. Akayev reiterated his commitment to completing ong»»»
Vazrazhdane Condemns Israeli Attack on Iran
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»»»
Netanyahu: Time Has Come to Remove the Yoke of Tyranny
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran must not be allowed to gain nuclear arms and urged Israelis to "stand together" after Israel and the United States launched strikes against Iran on Saturday. "This murderous terrorist regime must not be allowed to arm itself with nuclear weapons t»»»
From Diplomacy to Airstrikes: The Road to Israel–US Action on Iran
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»»»
Trump announces ‘Major Combat Operations’ in Iran After Israel Attack
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»»»
Iran plunges into near-total internet blackout as US-Israeli strikes continue
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. »»»
US-Israel strikes hit Tehran as last-ditch nuclear deal appeared within reach
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»»»
Kyrgyzstan to transition to digital governance of Parliament in 2026 - | 24.KG
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»»»
US and Iran wrap up ‘most serious’ nuclear talks in Geneva
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»»»
US President Donald Trump's statement on Iran in full
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»»»
IndiGo issues update on Iran airspace
Dubai: Indian carrier IndiGo is closely monitoring developments related to Iran and its airspace and may adjust its operations if required, according to its post on X. In a statement shared on social media, the airline said it is tracking regional updates concerning Iran and is prepared to respond »»»
Israel Says it Launched Pre-emptive Attack Against Iran
Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran's long-running nuclear dispute with the West. The New York Times, citing a US official, reported that US»»»
Japan Signals Greater Vigilance Over Yen's Weakness
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday signaled heightened vigilance over currency moves, telling parliament the government is monitoring the yen's recent slide with a strong sense of urgency. “We are watching recent movements very closely, with a strong sense of urgency,” Katayama to»»»
Nordic nations could host nukes
Sweden and Denmark could host NATO nuclear weapons, officials from both countries have said. The alleged ‘Russian threat’ has fueled discussions in Western Europe about expanding nuclear deterrence. Moscow has dismissed these concerns as “nonsense.” The EU has allocated €800 billion ($948 billion) »»»
INTERVIEW: Inside Israel’s war calculus as Iran talks teeter
With the United States and Iran locked in a tense diplomatic dance of sorts where indirect negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme have entered a seemingly critical phase, mediators, according to some sources, say both sides appear to be moving closer to an understanding on issues surrounding »»»
Rehabilitation, Social Adaptation of People Affected by Rare Diseases Remains among Their Main Problems, Expert Says
Rehabilitation and social adaptation of people affected by rare diseases has remained one of their main problems over the past 20 years, National Alliance of People with Rare Diseases (NAPRD) President Vladimir Tomov told BTA. February 28 is world Rare Disease Day. “Therapies are becoming available»»»
Hungary will not be intimidated, PM says
In his weekly interview on Kossuth Radio, Prime Minister Orbán issued a stark warning regarding the escalating tensions with Ukraine, labeling the recent cessation of oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline as a direct attack on Hungary’s economic sovereignty. With the country facing a potential e»»»