Times Of India | 28 February 2026 at 17:07:32 IST
Israel attacks Iran live updates: Israel launched a daylight raid on Saturday targeting the Iranian capital Tehran, with plumes of smoke seen rising from the downtown area. The attack reportedly occurred near offices linked to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It was not immediately clear whether the 86-year-old leader was present at the time. Khamenei has not appeared in public in recent days amid rising tensions with the United States.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the operation as “to remove threats,” but did not provide further details. The strike comes at a time when Washington has deployed a large fleet of combat aircraft and warships to the region in an attempt to pressure Iran over its nuclear program. Tehran warned that any escalation could lead to attacks on US military personnel and bases across the region.
Eyewitnesses in Tehran reported that they heard the first explosion near Khamenei’s office. Iranian state television later confirmed the explosion without specifying the cause. Following the strikes, Iran closed its airspace, issuing warnings to pilots as additional explosions were reported across the capital.
Meanwhile, sirens sounded across Israel, prompting the Israeli military to issue a “preemptive warning” and advise civilians to prepare for possible rocket attacks. The IDF Home Front Command warned citizens to stay near shelters and avoid non-essential travel, although it noted that immediate shelter was not required.
The situation has affected international travel as well. Passengers at Tel Aviv airport, including those on Air India flight AI 140 bound for New Delhi, were asked to leave their luggage and rush to shelters. Air India announced that it would suspend its operations in the sector for a week to monitor the development of the situation.
The attack represents a dangerous escalation in the region, and reflects the ongoing tensions between Israel, Iran, and the United States. The full extent of casualties, if any, remains unknown, and military and diplomatic responses are being closely monitored.
Israel attacks Iran live: The death toll at Minab Girls School rises to 40
The death toll in the US-Israeli raid on a girls’ primary school in Minab has risen to 40, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
This much higher number follows previous reports from local officials and regional news outlets that put the number at 24.
Israel attacks Iran News: Kataib Hezbollah warns of imminent attacks on American bases
The Iran-aligned Iraqi group Kataib Hezbollah announced that it will soon begin targeting US bases in the region, according to Reuters.
US attacks on Iran: The death toll in the raid on the girls’ school in Minab has risen to 24
The death toll from the Israeli bombing that targeted a girls’ primary school in the city of Minab, Hormozgan Governorate, has risen to 24 students.
While initial reports indicated that five people were killed, Iran’s Fars News Agency and the local governor, speaking to Tasnim, updated the toll to at least 24 students.
The school was bombed during a wider wave of strikes across southern Iran.
The United States and Israel attack Iran: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard strikes American and Israeli bases and warns of continued retaliation
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that it launched missile strikes on Israeli and American bases, indicating that its retaliatory operations will continue until the enemy is defeated. “Decisively defeated.”
According to reports from Reuters, Iran announced that all US bases, resources and interests across the region are now considered legitimate targets for further attacks.
Israel attacks Iran News: The Bahraini Ministry of Interior evacuates residents of Juffair near the US naval base
The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced the evacuation of residents in the Juffair area, which hosts a US naval base.
According to Al Jazeera, the ministry urged citizens to cooperate with the relevant authorities after reports of smoke rising in the area.
Israel attacks Iran live: Russia condemns strikes as ‘act of armed aggression’
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement in which it strongly condemned the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and described the military operation as… “A pre-planned and unprovoked act of armed aggression.”
Israel and Iran News Live: US-Israeli strikes on Iran lead to widespread airspace closures and flight cancellations
The joint military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has led to major disruptions to regional and international air travel, with several countries closing their airspace on Saturday.
The United Arab Emirates – home to major airlines Emirates and Etihad – along with Israel and Qatar closed their airspace, forcing Qatar Airways to temporarily cancel all flights to and from Doha. In response to the closures, planes bound for Israel were redirected to alternative airports, while passengers at Ben Gurion International Airport were transferred from their gates.
Airlines around the world are adjusting their operations: Emirates has warned of delays and cancellations, and Virgin Atlantic has canceled its service between London and Dubai while rerouting other flights to avoid Iraqi airspace, a move expected to lengthen travel times for routes to India, the Maldives and Riyadh.
Turkish Airlines has suspended flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Jordan until Monday, with further cancellations affecting the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. In addition, Dutch airline KLM and several other international airlines had already begun suspending their services to Tel Aviv earlier in the week in anticipation of escalation.
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– Rahul Gandhi (@rahulgandhi)
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Israel-Iran News Live: Qatar condemns the Iranian missile attack and says it reserves the right to respond
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that its country reserves the right to respond following the Iranian attack, in accordance with international law. Qatar said that it strongly condemns the targeting of Qatari territory with ballistic missiles, considering this a blatant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct attack on its security, and an unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.
The American attack on Iran: Iran says that 5 students were killed in a girls’ school in an Israeli-American raid
Iran said on Saturday that US-Israeli air strikes in southern Iran killed five students at a girls’ school, the first confirmed death in the operation. The state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that the attack occurred in Minab, Hormozgan Province. Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has a base in the city.
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Israel attacks Iran Live: ‘Moments of fate await us,’ says former Iranian crown prince, telling people he will announce schedule for street protests
Reza Pahlavi said in a video posted on X: “Dear citizens, moments of destiny await us. The aid promised by the President of the United States to the brave Iranian people has now arrived. This is a humanitarian intervention. Its target is the Islamic Republic and its repressive apparatus and slaughter machines, not the country of Iran and its great nation. But even with the arrival of this aid, the final victory will be our own. We, the people of Iran, are the ones who will finish the job in this final battle. It’s almost time to return to the streets.”
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US attack on Iran: Israeli sources claim to have achieved “very significant success” in strikes against the Iranian leadership
According to a report by Israeli Channel 12, citing unnamed Israeli sources, Israel estimates that the strikes on Iran have achieved great success. “Very high success” With the aim of eliminating the Iranian leadership, including senior leaders and President Masoud Pezeshkian.
According to The Times of Israel, the report, which was broadcast under the restrictions of military censorship, referred to the targeting of a presidential facility and stated that “Not clear” This is what Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei did not do “Being subjected to a dramatic event,” With the reported presence of Israel “Very satisfied” With results.
Israel attacks Iran News: Iran says “the time has come to defend the homeland” after the US-Israeli strikes
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement announcing this “It is time to defend the homeland” After joint military strikes launched by the United States and Israel.
Live updates between Israel and Iran: Qatar successfully thwarts missile attacks and intercepts all threats
The Qatari Ministry of Defense confirmed that it had succeeded in neutralizing multiple attacks targeting the country, Al Jazeera reported.
The Ministry said in a statement: “The Ministry of Defense confirms that the threat was dealt with immediately upon its discovery in accordance with the previously approved security plan, and that all missiles were intercepted before they reached Qatari territory.”
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Israel attacks Iran News: The Israeli army says the United States and Israel carried out joint strikes to “remove existential threats”
The Israeli military said months of “close and joint planning” with the United States enabled a coordinated campaign of strikes targeting Iran.
The Israeli army said, “The strike targeted dozens of military targets and was carried out as part of a broad, coordinated and joint operation against the regime.” She added that the campaign aims to “completely weaken the Iranian regime and remove existential threats to Israel,” according to CNN.
“Even at this hour, Israeli Air Force fighter jets continue to strike targets across Iran based on accurate intelligence information,” the statement read. “Operations will continue as required.” According to reports, Iranian ballistic missiles and missile launchers were among the first targets of the strikes.
The United States and Israel attack Iran: Tehran warns that all American bases and interests are within its reach
As the conflict escalated, Iranian officials told Reuters that all US bases and interests were within Iran’s reach.
Israel attacks Iran Live: The Israeli army says the strikes targeted “dozens of military sites” in a joint US operation
The Israeli army said that its strikes on Iran, which were carried out in coordination with the United States, targeted dozens of military sites after months of joint planning.
The army said in a statement, “The strike targeted dozens of military targets and was carried out within the framework of a broad, coordinated and joint operation against the regime.”
He added: “In the months preceding the strike, close and joint planning was conducted between the IDF and the US Army, which allowed for a large-scale strike to be carried out in conjunction and with full coordination between the two armies.”
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US attack on Iran Live: Qatar issues a warning to civilians
Qatar issued an alert on mobile devices, recommending that all residents remain indoors, whether at home or anywhere else, away from military bases, according to Al Jazeera.
US attack on Iran: Reports of several explosions near US bases in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Qatar
Reports have emerged of multiple explosions in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, locations that host US military bases.
Hearing sirens near an American base in Qatar: AFP
Israel attacks Iran Live: Reports of explosions in Bahrain and authorities issue an emergency alert
Reports indicate several explosions have occurred in Bahrain amid escalating regional tensions. The Bahraini Ministry of Interior issued an emergency alert, calling on citizens to move to the nearest safe places, according to Al Jazeera.
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Israel attacks Iran News: Tehran’s Interior Ministry describes the attacks on Tel Aviv as a “criminal attack”
The Iranian Interior Ministry condemned the recent strikes and described “the criminal enemy, once again, in violation of all international laws and during negotiations, attacked our dear homeland once again,” according to Tasnim News Agency.
The ministry asked governors in all governorates to follow previous directives, submit “quick” reports on local conditions, and ensure that all facilities are mobilized to meet the urgent needs of people.
Israel attacks Iran live: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches first wave of drones and missiles at Tel Aviv
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched the first wave of drones and missiles targeting Israel, marking a direct escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
Israel attacks Iran: Live updates: Tehran is subjected to an almost complete internet blackout
Iran is witnessing an almost complete internet blackout, according to Internet freedom watchdog NetBlocks.
“Confirmed: network data shows that Iran is now in the midst of a near-total internet blackout with national connectivity at 4% of normal levels,” NetBlocks said in a post on its Telegram channel.
CNN reported, “The incident comes amid American and Israeli combat operations and matches the procedures used during last year’s war with Israel.”
This disruption follows previous instances where Iranian authorities restricted internet access during periods of unrest. Earlier this year, Iranians faced widespread internet shutdowns, as the regime blocked communications while suppressing anti-government protests.
The American attack on Iran live: Explosions were heard on the islands of Dezful and Kharg, according to Fars Agency
Explosions were reported in Dezful and Balqar b from Kharg Island in Iran, according to Fars News Agency, adding to reports of multiple explosions across the country amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.
US attack on Iran live: Lufthansa suspends flights to Dubai, Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman as tensions rise
German airline Lufthansa announced that it will suspend its flights to and from Dubai on Saturday and Sunday as security concerns escalate.
The airline also said it will suspend operations to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman until March 7. The move comes as military tensions escalate in the Middle East, prompting many international airlines to re-evaluate flight routes and passenger safety.
Watch: Benjamin Netanyahu’s video statement after the conflict
– Netanyahu (@netanyahu)
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Israel Iran News Live: Qatar is monitoring “developments closely” as the Iranian-Israeli conflict escalates
The Qatari Ministry of Interior said on Saturday that Qatar remains safe after the US and Israeli attacks on neighboring Iran, but it is closely monitoring developments.
“The situation inside the State of Qatar is stable and safe, and there are currently no indicators of concern at the level of internal security.” The ministry said in a statement.
Direct US attack: Benjamin Netanyahu praises Donald Trump’s “historic leadership.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for regime change in Tehran on Saturday morning in his first video statement on US-Israeli strikes on Iran. He began his video statement by thanking President Donald Trump “for his historic leadership.”
Netanyahu called on “all parts of the Iranian people” to “throw off the yoke of tyranny and achieve a free and peaceful Iran.” He said: Our joint work will create appropriate conditions for the courageous Iranian people to take their destiny into their own hands.
During the 12-day war with Iran in June, Netanyahu also called on the Iranian people to rise up against the regime.
Israeli attacks live: Netanyahu says US-Israeli operation aims to remove ‘existential threat’ from Iranian regime
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in his first statement that the United States and Israel launched a joint operation to eliminate what he described as the “existential threat” posed by the Iranian regime.
“Israel and the United States have launched an operation to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran,” Netanyahu said, adding that the operation will create the conditions for the Iranian people “to take their fate into their own hands.”
He stressed that “Iran must not be allowed to arm itself with nuclear weapons,” and described Tehran as a “murderous regime” that cannot be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.
Civilians staying in a shelter after alerts announced that Israel launched an attack on Iran (AP Photo)
Israel attacks Iran live: A major security deployment in Tehran, and roads around Khamenei’s residence are blocked
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“Very close to final victory”: Reza Pahlavi says in a video message
The son of the last Shah of Iran expressed his confidence on Saturday in achieving victory over the Islamic Republic after the United States and Israel launched an attack.
“We are very close to final victory. I want to be by your side as soon as possible so that together we can restore and rebuild Iran.” Reza Pahlavi, who lives in exile in the Washington area, said in an online video message.
Hearing sirens in the Jordanian capital, Amman
US and Israel strike Iran: timeline of decades-long hostilities intensifies
President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States and Iran, longtime rivals since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, faced a new flashpoint on Saturday when Israel launched strikes on Tehran and the United States joined “major combat operations.”
The conflict follows a series of historic confrontations between the two countries: the 1979 hostage crisis, the US designation of Iran as part of the “axis of evil” in 2002, the withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018, the 2020 killing of General Qasem Soleimani, and 2025 strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Tensions escalated further in 2026 after Trump deployed a US “fleet” to the Gulf amid Iran’s crackdown on protests, leading to indirect talks brokered by Oman. Despite the negotiations, Trump warned on February 19 of a limited window to reach an agreement, saying: “10 or 15 days, almost max… otherwise bad things are going to happen.”
Saturday’s strikes represent the latest chapter in a decades-long standoff. Iranian nuclear and military sites were targeted, including areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran warned against retaliation. Israel and Iran closed their airspace and issued warnings to civilians.
Israel carried out a broad daylight raid on Tehran on Saturday, targeting areas close to the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Smoke could be seen rising from downtown Tehran, although it was not clear whether Khamenei was present. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the operation as “to remove threats” without providing further details.
The strike coincides with an increase in the US military presence in the region, including combat aircraft and warships, with the aim of pressuring Iran over its nuclear program. Tehran warned that any escalation could target American individuals and bases.
There were reports of explosions across Tehran, prompting Iran to close its airspace and issue warnings to pilots. In Israel, sirens sounded across the country, and the army advised civilians to prepare for possible rocket attacks and stay near shelters.
The situation has disrupted international travel, with passengers at Tel Aviv airport, including those on Air India flights, being asked to leave their luggage and move to shelters. Air India suspended its operations in the sector for a week to monitor the development of the situation.
While the full extent of the casualties remains unknown, the attack represents a major escalation in regional tensions, with Israel, Iran and the United States closely monitoring the ongoing developments.
