Bulgarian News Agency 11m

Presidential Administration Calls for End of Military Conflict in Middle East and Return to Diplomacy

The presidential administration is monitoring developments in the Middle East with concern and alarm, the presidential press secretariat said on Saturday night. The institution said it joins international efforts to end the military conflict and to return to the negotiating table. The institution a»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Amir receives call from Pakistani Prime Minister

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The call addressed the latest security developments in the region and their repercussions on regional and international peace »»»

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Novinite 36m

Political Reactions in Bulgaria After Joint US-Israel Strikes on Iran

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»»»

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BBC 37m

How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran

American and Israeli forces have carried out strikes on cities across Iran, in what US President Donald Trump has described as "major combat operations". Trump has called for the Iranian people to rise up and government forces to surrender following what Israel called a "preemptive attack". In resp»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir, Iraqi prime minister address security developments in the region

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a phone call from the Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Iraq HE Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani. The call addressed the security developments in the region and their implications for regional peace and »»»

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Naharnet 1h

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»»»

Naharnet 1h

Latest developments in US, Israel strikes on Iran

The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran on Saturday, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic which responded with missile attacks across the region. Here are the latest developments as the military action announced by U.S. President Donald Trump an»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

GERB-UDF Urges PM to Brief Parliament on Security Council's Decisions

In a post published on GERB-UDF's Facebook page on Saturday, the coalition called on the caretaker Prime Minister, Andrey Gurov, to immediately take action to inform the parties represented in parliament of the Security Council's decisions and the reasons for them. The Council convened without repr»»»

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Gulf News 2h

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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France24 2h

Netanyahu says Iranians must “take their fate into their own hands”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a recorded message released Saturday morning that the attacks will let Iranians “take their fate into their own hands” and that Israel plans the current operation to be “much more powerful” than the bruising 12-day war Israel launched against Iran i»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

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 2h

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 2h

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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RT 2h

Ukraine ‘has no interest’ in restarting oil supplies – EU state’s PM

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Some 11,400 Bulgarians Are Stranded in the Middle East, Says Foreign Minister

Some 11,400 Bulgarian citizens and hundreds of Bulgarian tourists are stranded in the Middle East, caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs Nadezhda Neynsky told a press conference, following a meeting of the Security Council on Saturday. The Council convened earlier on Saturday in connection with the»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Arabia says reserves right of response after Iran attacks Riyadh, Eastern Province

Saudi Arabia confirmed Saturday that Iran hit Riyadh and its eastern region with strikes, warning it reserved the right to defend itself including by retaliating. Saudi Arabia “expressed its strongest condemnation of the blatant and cowardly Iranian attacks targeting the Riyadh and Eastern Province»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iran Defense Minister, Guards Commander Killed in Israeli Attacks

Iran's Defense Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, two sources familiar with Israel's military operations and one regional source said, Reuters reported. The Israeli military said on Saturday it struck sev»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

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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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Caretaker Defence Minister: Bulgaria Cannot Be a Direct Target for Iran

Bulgaria cannot be a direct target for Iran, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said after a meeting of the Security Council convened earlier in the day by caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov in connection with the escalating military actions in the Middle East. Zapryanov explained that »»»

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Gulf News 3h

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 3h

Baghdad Denounces Strikes on Iran, Warns against Involving Iraq

Iraqi authorities denounced US-Israeli strikes on neighboring Iran and warned against drawing Iraq into the conflict, after two people were killed in airstrikes in the country's south. Sabah Al-Numan, the military spokesman for the prime minister, said that Iraq "condemned the unjustified aggressio»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

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»»»

Libya Herald 3h

Gunfire at Tripoli demonstrations calling for downfall of all corrupt domestic political entities and the UN – calling for lower prices, a cheaper dollar and better standard of living

On the ninth night, going into the tenth day, of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, demonstrations erupted in several parts of Tripoli, as well as in the cities of Zawia, Misrata, Zliten, Sabrata, Ajylat, and Ragdaline late last night and into the early hours of this morning. There had been calls f»»»

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RT 4h

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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Sputnik 4h

Persian Gulf States Comment on US-Israel Strikes on Iran

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»»»

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BBC 4h

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 4h

Saudi Arabia affirms full solidarity with UAE after Iranian attacks

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. During the call, the two leaders discussed developments in the region and the blatant Iranian »»»

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Al Manar 4h

Araghchi: Our mighty armed forces are fully prepared for this day and will teach the aggressors a harsh lesson they deserve - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi: Our mighty armed forces are fully prepared for this day and will teach the aggressors a harsh lesson they deserve 28-02-2026 15:0»»»

Al Awsat 4h

UK Says Iran Must Never Be Allowed to Develop Nuclear Weapons

Britain said on Saturday that Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and it was ready to defend its interests, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. A government source said Britain had not taken part in the strikes, and that British Prime Minister Keir Star»»»

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BNE 4h

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 4h

Israel activates ground forces in anticipation of full-scale war

Israel is activating ground forces following a multi-front situational assessment after the joint US-Israel strike on Iran on February 28, the IDF confirmed. Additionally, the IDF ordered the mobilisation of 70,000 reservi»»»

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BNE 4h

Israel activates ground forces in anticipation of full-scale war

Israel is activating ground forces following a multi-front situational assessment after the joint US-Israel strike on Iran on February 28, the IDF confirmed. Additionally, the IDF ordered the mobilisation of 70,000 reservi»»»

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BNE 4h

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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Al Manar 5h

Reuters: 3 massive explosions rock Dubai - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Reuters: 3 massive explosions rock Dubai 28-02-2026 14:48 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian missiles struck the Mufak Al-Sulti base in Jor»»»

Al Manar 5h

Iran launches new wave of missiles towards occupied territories - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran launches new wave of missiles towards occupied territories 28-02-2026 14:31 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran launches new wave of missi»»»

BBC 5h

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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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Defence Committee Chair Gadzhev: Parliament Should Be Invited to Security Council in Such Situations

In similar situations in the past, representatives of Parliament have been invited to meetings of the Security Council, GERB-UDF MP and Chair of the parliamentary defence committee Hristo Gadzhev said on Facebook on Saturday. "The escalation of the conflict between Iran, Israel and the US is now a »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Multiple Gulf Arab states that host US assets targeted in Iran retaliation

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»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

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 6h

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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France24 6h

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 Awsat 7h

Lebanese Officials Warn Against Dragging Country into ‘Adventures’

Lebanese officials warned on Saturday against dragging Lebanon into the region’s conflict after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. President Joseph Aoun said that “protecting Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and stability, and shielding it from the disasters of external conflicts is an abs»»»

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Naharnet 7h

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»»»

BBC 7h

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 »»»

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Kuna 7h

Iran FM: Response targets US bases in region

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 »»»

Sputnik 7h

US-Israeli Attack on Iran: What’s Known so Far

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»»»

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RT 7h

‘Open war’ between Pakistan and Afghanistan: What we know | RT India Outlook

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

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»»»

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