Dubai: A tense calm gripped Tehran overnight after one of the most dramatic escalations in years, as large-scale strikes by the United States and Israel targeted Iran on Saturday. The Iranian Red Crescent said around 200 people were killed in the attacks, which prompted fears of a wider regional co»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

Israel has declared a nationwide state of emergency following the county’s strikes on Iran, amid fears of retaliation. The announcement came shortly after Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF had conducted what he called a preemptive strike against Iran, highlighting that retaliatory missile a»»»

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 »»»

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,»»»

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. »»»

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,»»»

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. »»»

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,»»»

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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Several US military aircraft remain stationed at Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia, according to on-site observations by a BGNES reporter. Positioned beside them are numerous tanker trucks, believed to be supplying fuel. The visible aircraft are primarily KC-135 aerial refueling planes - commonly refer»»»

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»»»

AMMAN — Chief Executive Officer of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) Mazen Wathaifi has recently outlined the key drivers behind the bourse’s "remarkable" performance, which recently placed it among the world’s top-performing markets, ranking 13th globally and first in the region, according to Bloombe»»»

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»»»

The United Arab Emirates, home to both the long-haul carriers Emirates and Etihad, and Israel closed their airspace on Saturday. Qatar Airways Group said it has temporarily canceled flights to and from Doha because Qatari airspace also was closed.»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Kiev has no interest in resuming the flow of Russian crude through the Druzhba (Friendship) oil pipeline, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has concluded after a phone call with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky. The Soviet-era pipeline, part of which passes through Ukraine, stopped delivering oil last m»»»

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»»»

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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It’s been a week that began in silence in Independence Square, where European leaders laid flowers for Ukraine’s war dead — even as the fighting grinds on in the east, across vast drone-dominated front lines in territory Russia now claims as its own. In Washington, Donald Trump delivered the longes»»»

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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»»»

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»»»

Gdynia has appointed architect Dr. Eng. Arch. Paulina Szewczyk as city architect in its 100th anniversary year. She will help draft the city’s general spatial plan and Development Strategy to 2035, while overseeing the quality of new investments and relations with developers. The city also plans to»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a notice to the general public, Kahramaa has urged citizens and residents to avoid tampering with electricity networks. It caled on the them to refrain from attempting to repair any electrical faults personally and to stay away from exposed wires or electricity substations. It furth»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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”. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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”. »»»

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. »»»

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 »»»

ADEN, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- The Republic of Yemen on Saturday strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the territory and sovereignty of several sisterly states, describing them as a blatant violation of the UN Charter and international law.In an official statement, Yemen expressed full solidarit»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Dubai: Launching what he described as a “massive and ongoing” military campaign alongside Israel against Iran, US President Donald Trump appears to be pursuing a goal he once publicly rejected: Regime change. In a video address posted early Saturday, Trump framed the operation as necessary to prote»»»

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»»»