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US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Donald Trump issues stark warning to Iran after threats of retaliation following Supreme Leader Ayatolla Ali Khamenei’s killing

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Renewed waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks have rocked the Middle East, prompting air‑raid sirens in cities including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and in parts of Qatari capital Doha and Kuwait. One woman was killed in Israel, as Tehran’s retallition intensified, reported The Times of Israel. Iran’s Revolutionary Gaurds said that a US naval base was targeted in Kuwait and ‘large number’ of ’Amercan forces were killed’ in the strike.

Responding to Tehran’s fresh wave of strikes, US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning, saying any further Iranian retaliation would be met with “a force that has never been seen before”.

Mourning and cheers in Tehran

Iran has announced a 40-day period of national mourning with seven days of public holidays, as scenes of sorrow and emotional crowds, as reported by Iran’s PressTV, emerged at shrines and in parts of the country.

Several purported pictures and videos emerging from the streets of Iran on social media showed crowds gathered in streets chanting ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel’ slogans. With Iraqi capital Baghdad and parts of India’s Jammu and Kashmir seeing mourners gathered on streets.

On the streets of Tehran, reactions were mixed, according to eyewitnesses cited by news agency AFP. Some residents were seen cheering, blowing whistles and letting out ululations. Video footage verified by the agency showed groups gathering in public spaces, playing music and honking car horns after reports of Khamenei’s death began circulating.

Two more top leaders dead, Iran names interim leadership

Iranian state television has confirmed that, in addition to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, two other top figures were killed in the recent US-Israeli strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander, General Mohammad Pakpour, and Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Khamenei, also died in the attacks, the broadcasts said.

In response to the leadership vacuum, a temporary leadership council will take over the supreme leader’s duties. The council will be made up of the Iranian president, the head of the judiciary and a jurist from the Guardian Council, who will jointly oversee the country until a new Supreme Leader is selected, reported IRNA news agency.

President Donald Trump announced that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in the joint US-Israel attack and warned of continued “pinpoint” bombing in Tehran and other Iranian territories. In response, Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on US assets in the region, with explosions reported in Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan, keeping the Gulf on high alert.

Missile and drone attacks across Middle East

Soon after the US-Israel strike on Iran, tensions across the Middle East escalated. Saudi Arabia said Iran launched attacks targeting its capital and eastern regions, but claimed they were repelled. Bahrain reported a missile strike aimed at the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters. Kuwait said a drone strike near its main international airport injured several employees and troops.

Jordan said it “dealt with” 49 drones and ballistic missiles. Explosions were also reported in Qatar. In Yemen, Iran-backed Houthi rebels pledged to resume attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes and Israel.

Several countries, including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the UAE, closed their airspace as a precaution.

Major international carriers announced widespread cancellations. These included Air France, Air India, Turkish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Algérie, and Lufthansa.

Iran death toll so far

Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, said on Saturday evening that at least 201 people have been killed and more than 700 injured in the ongoing strikes, reported Associated Press.

Among the dead were at least 115 people killed and dozens wounded at a girls’ school in southern Iran, according to a local governor speaking to Iranian state television.

The US military said it is reviewing reports of civilian casualties from Saturday’s operation.

Top updates from Iran

1. 40 days of mourning declared: Iranian state television has announced 40 days of national mourning following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. State media also reported that his daughter, son-in-law and grandson were killed in the US-Israel attacks.

2. State media confirms Khamenei dead: Iranian news agencies formally confirmed the death of Ali Khamenei, describing him as a “martyr” in their coverage.

3. Trump vows continued strikes: The confirmation came hours after US President Donald Trump announced Khamenei’s killing. Trump said US attacks would continue for as long as necessary.

4. Succession process triggered: Under Iran’s constitution, Khamenei’s death initiates a transition mechanism in which the Iranian president, the head of the judiciary and a cleric from the Guardian Council will form a temporary council to lead the country.

5. Fresh attacks reported: Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on Iranian territory in recent hours, while additional Iranian attacks have been reported in the UAE and Bahrain.

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Responding to Tehran’s fresh wave of strikes, US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning, saying any further Iranian retaliation would be met with “a force that has never been seen before”.

Mourning and cheers in Tehran

Iran has announced a 40-day period of national mourning with seven days of public holidays, as scenes of sorrow and emotional crowds, as reported by Iran’s PressTV, emerged at shrines and in parts of the country.

Several purported pictures and videos emerging from the streets of Iran on social media showed crowds gathered in streets chanting ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel’ slogans. With Iraqi capital Baghdad and parts of India’s Jammu and Kashmir seeing mourners gathered on streets.

On the streets of Tehran, reactions were mixed, according to eyewitnesses cited by news agency AFP. Some residents were seen cheering, blowing whistles and letting out ululations. Video footage verified by the agency showed groups gathering in public spaces, playing music and honking car horns after reports of Khamenei’s death began circulating.

Two more top leaders dead, Iran names interim leadership

Iranian state television has confirmed that, in addition to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, two other top figures were killed in the recent US-Israeli strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander, General Mohammad Pakpour, and Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Khamenei, also died in the attacks, the broadcasts said.

In response to the leadership vacuum, a temporary leadership council will take over the supreme leader’s duties. The council will be made up of the Iranian president, the head of the judiciary and a jurist from the Guardian Council, who will jointly oversee the country until a new Supreme Leader is selected, reported IRNA news agency.

President Donald Trump announced that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in the joint US-Israel attack and warned of continued “pinpoint” bombing in Tehran and other Iranian territories. In response, Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on US assets in the region, with explosions reported in Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan, keeping the Gulf on high alert.

Missile and drone attacks across Middle East

Soon after the US-Israel strike on Iran, tensions across the Middle East escalated. Saudi Arabia said Iran launched attacks targeting its capital and eastern regions, but claimed they were repelled. Bahrain reported a missile strike aimed at the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters. Kuwait said a drone strike near its main international airport injured several employees and troops.

Jordan said it “dealt with” 49 drones and ballistic missiles. Explosions were also reported in Qatar. In Yemen, Iran-backed Houthi rebels pledged to resume attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes and Israel.

Several countries, including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the UAE, closed their airspace as a precaution.

Major international carriers announced widespread cancellations. These included Air France, Air India, Turkish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Algérie, and Lufthansa.

Iran death toll so far

Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, said on Saturday evening that at least 201 people have been killed and more than 700 injured in the ongoing strikes, reported Associated Press.

Among the dead were at least 115 people killed and dozens wounded at a girls’ school in southern Iran, according to a local governor speaking to Iranian state television.

The US military said it is reviewing reports of civilian casualties from Saturday’s operation.

Top updates from Iran

1. 40 days of mourning declared: Iranian state television has announced 40 days of national mourning following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. State media also reported that his daughter, son-in-law and grandson were killed in the US-Israel attacks.

2. State media confirms Khamenei dead: Iranian news agencies formally confirmed the death of Ali Khamenei, describing him as a “martyr” in their coverage.

3. Trump vows continued strikes: The confirmation came hours after US President Donald Trump announced Khamenei’s killing. Trump said US attacks would continue for as long as necessary.

4. Succession process triggered: Under Iran’s constitution, Khamenei’s death initiates a transition mechanism in which the Iranian president, the head of the judiciary and a cleric from the Guardian Council will form a temporary council to lead the country.

5. Fresh attacks reported: Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on Iranian territory in recent hours, while additional Iranian attacks have been reported in the UAE and Bahrain.

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Mar 01, 2026 2:57:50 PM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Hamas mourns Khamenei, condemns ‘heinous’ US-Israel attack

Hamas on Sunday mourned Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after his death in what it described as a “heinous” US-Israeli attack.

“We in Hamas mourn the passing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He provided all forms of political, diplomatic and military support to our people, our cause, and our resistance,” the Palestinian Islamist movement said in a statement.

“The US and the fascist occupation government bear full responsibility for this blatant aggression and heinous crime against the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as for its serious repercussions on the security and stability of the region.”

Mar 01, 2026 2:56:33 PM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Israel releases footage of large-scale strikes on Tehran| Watch

Israel has released the footage of its air force’s large-scale strikes in Tehran, saying it struck the headquarters of the Iranian “terror regime”.

Mar 01, 2026 2:53:52 PM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Iran President says avenging Khamenei’s killing ‘a right and duty’

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that avenging the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes was a right and obligation of the Islamic Republic.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran considers it its legitimate duty and right to avenge the perpetrators and masterminds of this historic crime,” said Pezeshkian in a statement carried by state TV.

Mar 01, 2026 2:51:32 PM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Loud bangs heard in Riyadh

Residents in Riyadh heard loud explosions in the east of the Saudi capital on Sunday, as Iran presses on with a second day of retaliatory strikes across the Gulf.

Residents in eastern Riyadh told AFP they heard several loud bangs and saw smoke rising, with correspondents also hearing the explosions.

Mar 01, 2026 2:49:58 PM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Iranian President says Khamenei killing a ‘declaration of war on Muslims’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a statement that the killing of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was a “declaration of war against Muslims.”

Mar 01, 2026 2:41:06 PM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: APSEZ says all Haifa Port employees and assets safe

Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd. (APSEZ) said in a statement that all its employees working on Israel’s Haifa Port were safe.

“Haifa Port Company confirms that all its employees are safe, and all port assets and infrastructure are fully secure and in operational condition. The port continues to monitor the situation and is coordinating closely with the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety and operating as per their instructions,” the statement said.

“We remain committed to ensuring the safety of our people and the continuity of operations, maintaining stability for Israel’s supply chain and international trade,” it added.

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Mar 01, 2026 2:34:23 PM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Iran says it bombed US bases in Gulf region, Kurdistan

Iran has claimed that its air force pilots successfully bombed US bases in the Gulf countries and the Kurdistan region of Iraq, according to the state news agency IRNA.

The Iranian army said that pilots successfully struck the bases in several phases, adding that all “enemy military centres” in the region are within reach of the Air Force’s fighter jets.

Mar 01, 2026 2:31:54 PM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Protestors in Skardu damage UN building

Protesters in Pakistan demonstrating in solidarity with Iran have vandalised several buildings, including a regional office affiliated with the United Nations in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan region, Al Jazeera reported.

Initial reports indicate damage to property only.

Mar 01, 2026 2:20:45 PM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Oman says tanker attacked on Strait of Hormuz, 4 injured

Oman has said that an oil tanker was attacked off its port of Khasab on the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 4 mariners on board, AFP reported.

Mar 01, 2026 2:15:18 PM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Powerful explosions shake Tehran as conflict escalates, says report

Tehran (Sourced)
Tehran (Sourced)

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Multiple powerful explosions rocked Tehran on Sunday, according to Nour News, an outlet affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, as the ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel continues to sharply escalate.

The blasts occurred hours after Israel’s military said it had launched a broad wave of strikes on targets in the heart of Tehran

Mar 01, 2026 2:00:26 PM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: IDF strikes deep in Tehran

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: For the first time since the launch of Operation ‘Roaring Lion’, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say they are targeting sites belonging to the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran.

According to the IDF, the Israeli Air Force, guided by intelligence units, has begun a wave of large-scale strikes on key Iranian military and strategic targets.

Over the past day, the strikes have aimed to establish aerial superiority and pave the path for deeper operations in Tehran, the IDF statement added.

Mar 01, 2026 1:53:06 PM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: New IRGC chief appointed

US-Iran ‘war’ live updates: Iran has named Ahmad Vahidi, a former defense and interior minister, as the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), state media reported on Sunday.

The appointment comes after the Saturday killing of several senior Iranian military leaders, including former IRGC head Mohammad Pakpour.

According to Iran International, Vahidi is currently under US sanctions for his role in suppressing protests, including the use of lethal force during nationwide demonstrations in 2022.

Mar 01, 2026 1:37:11 PM IST

Iran-US conflict live updates: CBSE Middle East exams postponed as board to review situation

Iran-US conflict live updates: For CBSE students in the Middle East region — including Bahrain, Kuwait, Iran, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE — the Class X and Class XII board examinations originally scheduled to begin on Monday, March 2, 2026 have been postponed.

Officials say the board will review the situation on March 3, with a further update expected on March 5 on how the exams will proceed.

Mar 01, 2026 1:25:51 PM IST

Iran-US conflict live updates: Two injured in Dubai as debris from intercepted drones falls on homes

Iran-US conflict live updates: Dubai authorities confirmed that debris from drones intercepted by air defences fell in the courtyards of two homes, causing injuries to two residents. Both individuals have received necessary medical care, officials said.

The media office clarified that the loud sounds heard across the emirate earlier were due to the successful interception of the drones.

Mar 01, 2026 1:23:51 PM IST

Iran-US conflict live updates: Iran says it has struck US bases in Iraq and the Gulf

Iran-US conflict live updates: Iran’s military has announced that its forces have targeted United States military bases in both Iraq and across the Gulf region as part of its ongoing retaliation for recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, reported AFP.

Mar 01, 2026 1:06:31 PM IST

Iran-US conflict live updates: Woman killed, dozens injured as Iranian missile hits Tel Aviv residential block

Iran-US conflict live updates: A woman in her 40s was reportedly killed and dozens more injured when an Iranian missile struck a residential block in Tel Aviv late Saturday night. The attack marks the first deadly barrage to hit Israel during the renewed fighting between Tehran and Tel Aviv, reported The Times of Israel.

Mar 01, 2026 1:00:00 PM IST

Iran-US conflict live updates: Protest erupts at US consulate in Pakistan over Khamenei’s killing, says report

Iran-US conflict live updates: Angry demonstrators reportedly stormed the US consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi on Sunday following the confirmed death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in the joint US‑Israeli strikes, according to reports from Iran’s Press TV.

Crowds gathered near the diplomatic mission to protest the attack, expressing outrage over the killing.

HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.

Mar 01, 2026 12:47:54 PM IST

Iran-US conflict live updates: Iraq announces 3 days of national mourning after Khamenei’s death

Iran-US conflict live updates: Iraq has declared three days of national mourning following the confirmed martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Mar 01, 2026 12:35:01 PM IST

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Sirens blare in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Sirens were reported on Sunday in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem after the Israel Defense Forces said missiles launched from Iran were heading toward Israeli territory.

In a statement, the IDF said that “a short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel.” Israeli defence systems were activated to intercept the incoming threats

Mar 01, 2026 12:18:52 PM IST

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Fire breaks out in Doha after Iranian missile intercepted, no injuries

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: A small fire erupted in the industrial area of Doha, Qatar, after an Iranian missile was intercepted over the city, the country’s Interior Ministry said.

The ministry confirmed on X that no injuries were reported from the incident, emphasizing that the situation was under control.

Mar 01, 2026 12:16:24 PM IST

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Sirens sound in Doha amid Iran’s retaliatory strikes | Video

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Sirens were heard across Doha, Qatar, following Iran’s continued retaliatory strikes on US sites and military targets in the region. Purported video shared on social media by PressTV captured the moment emergency alarms blared across the Qatari capital.

HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.

Mar 01, 2026 12:11:45 PM IST

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Israel says 200 jets hit 500+ targets in yesterday’s Iran strike

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: The Israeli military says it deployed around 200 fighter jets in one of its largest air operations ever, striking more than 500 targets across Iran.

The military described the extensive assault as a coordinated effort against Iranian missile launchers, air defence systems and other strategic sites in western and central Iran, reported AFP.

Mar 01, 2026 12:01:56 PM IST

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Massive protests erupt in India’s Kashmir over Khamenei’s death

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US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Protests have broken out across India’s Kashmir, including in Budgam and Srinagar districts, following the confirmed killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Demonstrators took to the streets in large numbers, with particularly massive gatherings reported in Downtown Srinagar, expressing anger and solidarity amid the escalating Middle East conflict.

Mar 01, 2026 11:55:19 AM IST

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Iran set to begin Khamenei succession process today

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Following the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran is moving quickly to initiate the transition process. A top Iranian security official stated that the process to select the next supreme leader is set to begin as soon as Sunday, reported news agency AFP.

Mar 01, 2026 11:51:08 AM IST

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: IRGC says, US naval base in Kuwait hit, ‘American forces killed’

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: The American naval base in the Abdullah Mubarak area of Kuwait was struck by four ballistic missiles and twelve drones, resulting in extensive destruction of infrastructure, according to a statement cited by the Iranian embassy in India, referencing the IRGC.

The statement said that a large number of American forces were killed or injured in the attack.

Mar 01, 2026 11:47:44 AM IST

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Smoke seen rising from Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port after Iranian strikes

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(REUTERS)

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Smoke was seen billowing from Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port on Sunday following what officials described as Iranian retaliatory attacks in the wake of US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Mar 01, 2026 11:41:03 AM IST

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Iran’s national security chief lashes out at US, Israel

US-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s supreme national security council, strongly condemned the United States and Israel on Sunday, accusing them of seeking to divide Iran amid the ongoing conflict, reported Press TV.

In remarks delivered during a televised address, Larijani said that plots allegedly hatched by Israel against the Islamic Republic have so far been foiled, and vowed that the nation will not allow others to divide Iran.

Mar 01, 2026 11:39:57 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Massive crowd on the streets of Iran to mourn Khamenei’s killing | Video

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Several perported footage on social media shared by the Iran’s Press TV showedmassive crowd gathered on the streets of Iran after the news of Supreme Leader Ayatolla Ali Khamenei.

Mar 01, 2026 11:19:14 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s parliament speaker calls US, Israeli leaders ‘filthy criminals’

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf on Sunday condemned the leaders of the United States and Israel as “filthy criminals” and warned that they will face “devastating blows”.

Speaking in a televised address, Qalibaf said, “You have crossed our red line and must pay the price. We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg,” reported AP.

Mar 01, 2026 11:06:20 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: ‘Better not do that,’ Trump warns Iran against attack

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: I US President DonaldTrump on Sunday issued a fresh warning to Iran this week, telling Tehran that any planned retaliation would be met with overwhelming military force.

In a post on Truth Social, he wrote, “Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before. THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!”

Mar 01, 2026 10:55:32 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Israeli army warns residents against sharing strike locations amid Iranian attacks

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: The Israeli military has issued a warning to residents, urging them not to share the locations of areas hit by Iranian strikes as Tehran continues its retaliatory attacks across the region.

In a post on X, the army advised civilians to remain in bunkers unless officially instructed to leave. “If no alert was received, stay in proximity to the protected space,” the statement read.

The warning comes amid reports of a new wave of Iranian attacks targeting multiple sites in Israel.

Mar 01, 2026 10:37:22 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: India offers assistance to foreigners stranded amid US-Iran conflict

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: India has offered support to foreign nationals in the country who have been unable to depart due to the escalating US-Iran conflict and the broader security situation in West Asia.

In an advisory, authorities said all foreign nationals who have had to alter their travel plans and require help with visa extensions or regularising their stay should contact the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).

“The FRRO concerned will help with necessary formalities,” the notice said, adding that contact details for FRRO offices are available through official government channels.

Mar 01, 2026 10:32:31 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: More explosions heard in Dubai, Doha and Manama

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Fresh blasts echoed across several Gulf cities on Sunday morning as tensions soared following Iran’s retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli targets. Reporters and residents in Dubai, Doha in Qatar and Manama in Bahrain all reported hearing explosions, underscoring the widening impact of the conflict across the region.

Explosions were also heard in other Gulf capitals as air defence systems engaged incoming missiles, and sirens sounded across Kuwait, the UAE and Saudi Arabia as the fallout from the escalating Iran-Israel war and US-Iran conflict continued to ripple through the Gulf.

Mar 01, 2026 10:30:21 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: IRGC claims ‘extensive missile and drone’ attacks on US bases, Tel Aviv

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has launched “extensive missile and drone” attacks targeting American military bases and Israeli facilities across the region.

The IRGC said the strikes hit 27 US bases as well as key Israeli sites, including Tel Nof Airbase, the Israeli military’s command headquarters at HaKirya in Tel Aviv, and a major defence industrial complex in the city, Iran International reported citing an IRCG statement issued Sunday morning.

Tehran warned that it would take “a different and harsh step of revenge with successive, regrettable slaps.”

Mar 01, 2026 9:54:38 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran President calls Khamenei killing ‘great crime’, vows big response

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as “a great crime” and warned that those responsible will face consequences.

In a statement released by his office, Pezeshkian said, “This great crime will never remain unanswered and will turn a new page in the history of the Islamic world and Shiism.”

The president added that Iran would respond with “all our strength and determination,” cautioning that the perpetrators and commanders behind the attack would come to regret it.

His remarks come amid escalating tensions and mounting calls for retaliation from Iran’s political and military leadership following Khamenei’s confirmed death.

Mar 01, 2026 9:48:16 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Chaos after Khamenei’s death; mourners emerge on streets globally

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Scenes of intense grief and unrest have emerged across parts of Iran following the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Massive crowd was reportedly seen in Zanjan. People came on streets of Iraqi capital Baghdad and India’s Jammu and Kashmir to mourn Khamenei’s demise.

Videos circulating from multiple cities show mourners collapsing to the ground, weeping and embracing one another as news of his killing spread.

Large crowds gathered outside mosques and public squares, with some chanting “Death to America” amid rising anger over the strikes blamed on the United States and Israel, reported Iran’s PressTV.

Mar 01, 2026 9:41:07 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran confirms deaths of two more senior leaders

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(Press TV)

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Alongside Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, two of the country’s most senior security figures were also killed in the recent US–Israel air campaign, Iranian state media has confirmed.

The official broadcasts confirmed that General Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in the strikes. The IRGC chief had been a leading military figure responsible for overseeing key elements of Iran’s security and regional operations.

State television also confirmed the death of Ali Shamkhani, a top adviser to the Supreme Leader and secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who played a central role in Tehran’s defence and security decision-making.

Mar 01, 2026 9:33:21 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Trump says diplomacy ‘much easier’ after Khamenei’s death, claims US losses lower than expected

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump has said diplomatic engagement with Iran is now “much easier” following recent American strikes, even as critics argue the attacks could undermine Washington’s credibility in ongoing nuclear negotiations.

Speaking to CBS News, Trump said the US is in a stronger position to reach a deal. “Much easier now than it was a day ago, obviously,” he said, adding that Iran is “getting beat up bad.”

The president also downplayed the scale of Iran’s retaliation, which included attacks on US bases in Middle East including in Qatar.

According to Trump, the response has been “less than we thought.” “We thought it’d be double,” he said.

Mar 01, 2026 9:28:53 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Air India announces further flight cancellations as Middle East on edge

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Air India has announced additional flight cancellations as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East.

In a statement, the airline said, “Close monitoring and careful assessment of the evolving situation in the Middle East have necessitated further curtailment of our scheduled operations, with the safety and security of our customers and crew remaining our highest priority.”

The company added that, in addition to flights already cancelled, more services scheduled for March 1 will also not operate.

Meanwhile, flights across the Middle East remain affected, with countries including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait, and the UAE closing their airspace. Airlines such as Air France, Turkish Airlines, Norwegian, Air Algerie, and Lufthansa announcing widespread cancellations.

Mar 01, 2026 9:20:25 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: After Khamenei’s death, Iranians seen collapsed on floor in grief | Video

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Video shared by PressTV shows scenes of grief and sorrow at the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, as worshippers reacted to the news of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s ‘martyrdom’.

Crowds were seen gathering inside the revered shrine complex, many visibly emotional as they prayed and mourned following confirmation of the Supreme Leader’s death

Mar 01, 2026 9:14:15 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s retaliatory strike ‘completely annihilated’ US radar system in Qatar

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said it destroyed a sophisticated American radar system stationed in Qatar as part of its retaliatory attacks on US bases and assets in the region.

In a statement issued Saturday local time, the IRGC said the targeted system was the FP132 radar, which it described as having a range of 5,000 km and equipped with advanced capabilities to counter ballistic missiles, reported news agency IRNA. The Guard said the system was “completely annihilated” in the missile strike.

According to earlier US defence assessments, the radar system was valued at approximately $1.1 billion.

Mar 01, 2026 9:05:00 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran names three-member council to handle top duties untill new Supreme Leader is chosen

Tehran news agency IRNA has reported that a three-person council will temporarily take over leadership responsibilities following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

According to the report, the council will consist of the country’s president Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the judiciary, and one of the jurists of the Guardian Council. The trio will assume all leadership duties during the transition period.

Mar 01, 2026 8:58:19 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: IDF continues operations, strikes 30+ targets so far

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its forces have so far struck more than 30 targets in western and central Iran, including aerial defence systems, missile launchers, military command centres and other regime sites, in an ongoing offensive.

In a statement, the IDF said the operation is part of a broader campaign to degrade the Iranian regime’s military capabilities and will continue “until they can no longer threaten our people.”

Mar 01, 2026 8:55:59 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: ‘A revenge is coming soon,’ says Press TV presenter | Video

A presenter on Iran’s state-run Press TV has warned US President Donald Trump and Israel that massive retaliation is imminent following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

“A revenge is COMING. A revenge is coming SOON. They will see what they have done,” Voice of Press TV’s Maryam Azarchehr said during a broadcast, with shaky voice.

She also drew a historical comparison, stating, “Imam Khamenei will go down in history as did Imam Ali,” invoking one of the most revered figures in Islamic history.

Mar 01, 2026 8:49:29 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iranian forces vow ‘most ferocious’ operation against Israel and US bases

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned it will launch the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and US military bases in the region.

The threat comes as Gulf countries hosting American bases are already assessing the damage from an unprecedented wave of deadly Iranian strikes. UAE, Bahrain, Qatar remain on high alert as explosions reported from multiple locations.

Mar 01, 2026 8:40:45 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: IRGC calls US-Israel forces ‘wretched terrorists, executioners of humanity’

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has condemned the United States and Israel as “wretched terrorists” following the announcement of the “martyrdom” of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In a statement issued after confirming his death, the IRGC said, “His martyrdom at the hands of the most wretched terrorists and executioners of humanity is a sign of the righteousness of this great leader and the acceptance of his sincere services,” PressTV quoted the statement .

It added that the Iranian nation had lost a great leader “one who, in purity of spirit, strength of faith, prudence in affairs, courage against the arrogant powers, and striving in the path of God, was unparalleled in his era.”

Mar 01, 2026 8:31:59 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Trump claims IRGC troops may turn against Tehran government

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump has reportedly claimed that members of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard could turn against the country’s leadership as US-Israel military operations continue.

In a lengthy statement, Trump suggested that some members of the IRG may be disillusioned with Iran’s leadership and could join civilians protesting in the streets, reported Al Jazeera.

There has been no independent confirmation of such developments so far.

Earlier while announcing the death news, IRGC has warned that a “severe, decisive and regret-inducing punishment” is coming in response to the killing of Supreme Leader.

Mar 01, 2026 8:19:24 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: How is a Supreme Leader chosen?

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Under Iran’s constitution, the responsibility for appointing and overseeing the Supreme Leader rests with the 88-member Assembly of Experts, formally known as the Assembly of Experts (Majles-e Khobregan-e Rahbari). The body is made up of Islamic scholars elected by direct public vote for eight-year terms.

The Assembly’s constitutional mandate includes appointing, supervising and, if necessary, dismissing the Supreme Leader.

However, the process operates within a tightly controlled political framework. Candidates seeking election to the Assembly are vetted by the Guardian Council — whose members are themselves directly or indirectly chosen by the Supreme Leader — creating a closed loop within Iran’s power structure.

Mar 01, 2026 8:16:12 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: IRGC warns of ‘regret-inducing punishment’ after Khamenei’s killing

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that a “severe, decisive and regret-inducing punishment” is coming in response to the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reported AP.

Mar 01, 2026 8:08:15 AM IST

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a senior cleric who rose to prominence from the religious, anti-imperialist movement that led Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.

A key figure in the establishment of the Islamic Republic, he later became the country’s supreme leader, consolidating authority over Iran’s political, military and religious institutions.

Recognisable by his white beard, clerical robes and black turban, Khamenei cultivated the image of an austere patriarch. An unsmiling and deeply ideological figure, he never left Iran after assuming office, instead ruling from within the country’s tightly controlled power structure.

During his tenure, he used his authority to quell protests challenging both his leadership and the Islamic system he helped build. His hardline stance on women’s rights and civil liberties, and his uncompromising response to dissent, reinforced his reputation as a leader determined to preserve the system at all costs.

His whereabouts often remained unclear, even during periods of deadly crackdowns and nationwide unrest. Reports frequently claimed that he was operating from a bunker or in hiding, surrounded by loyalists, though such accounts were rarely officially confirmed.