Hundreds of people, including children and teachers, have died amid escalation in the Middle East - casualties reported in 7 countries.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for continued support for Ukraine, despite US and Israeli attacks on Iran. He emphasized the need to support Americans and ensure Ukraine's strength in the fight.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Middle Eastern countries experts on shooting down Iranian drones. This will happen if the leaders of these countries convince Vladimir Putin to agree to a month-long truce in the war against Ukraine.
The Israel Defense Forces eliminated Hussein Makled, head of Hezbollah's intelligence directorate, during a nighttime strike on Monday. Makled was responsible for shaping the intelligence picture and preparing assessments regarding the actions of Israeli forces.
Trump will speak from the White House at 6:00 PM Kyiv time to comment on Operation "Lion's Roar" and Washington's next steps following the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The world awaits clarification of US strategic goals in the region amidst ongoing hostilities.
The wife of Iran's supreme leader has died of wounds after the attack that claimed her husband's life. The woman was in critical condition, but could not be saved.
Qatar has halted LNG production after two Iranian drones attacked its energy facilities. Israel and Iran exchanged new strikes, and drones were intercepted over Cyprus and the UAE.
President Zelenskyy does not consider exchanging Donbas for the border territories of Sumy and Kharkiv regions. He noted that it is difficult for the enemy to hold border territories, and Donbas is a strategic target for the Russian Federation.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz named Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem as a priority target for elimination after overnight shelling of Israeli territory.
Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia did not support Iran during the crisis, despite the strategic partnership agreement. He noted that Putin is more concerned about rising oil prices than his partners in Tehran.
Putin's spokesman Peskov stated that the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei did not affect Moscow's approach to resolving the Ukrainian conflict. The Russian Federation continues to consider the political and diplomatic path a priority.
Analysts predict a rise in oil prices due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil futures jumped, reaching multi-month highs.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader has plunged the Islamic Republic into strategic uncertainty. This jeopardizes the political stability built after the 1979 revolution.
The President of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, stated that he does not know whether the national team will be able to play World Cup matches in the USA. This is due to the bombing of the country by the USA and Israel, as well as the ban on entry for Iranian fans.
The Lebanese group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on northern Israel. This was the first time since the truce in November 2024 and is a "revenge" for the death of Ali Khamenei.
Russia refuses to support Iran after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Putin expressed condolences but did not mention the US or Israel.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced missile strikes on three American and British oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Great Britain have not yet confirmed these incidents.
Donald Trump said the US operation in Iran is "going very well, ahead of schedule".
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced an attack on the American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln on March 1. The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was targeted by four ballistic missiles.
N12News journalist Amit Segal reported the alleged death of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iranian media has not commented on this.
Following the death of Ali Khamenei, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi became the interim leader of Iran. He joined the provisional leadership council along with the president and the chief justice.
The British Defence Secretary noted that these missiles were not aimed at the bases, but their launch demonstrates Iran's recklessness.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia is an unreliable ally and its influence in the world is declining due to the war against Ukraine. He noted that Putin "lost three of his closest friends" in a year.
Iranian-German actress Elnaaz Norouzi stated that her family in Tehran was awaiting the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to her, the family was ready for a strike after Trump's statement about aid.
The US for the first time used inexpensive, disposable attack drones during an operation in Iran. This tactic was previously employed by Ukraine to repel the Russian invasion.
Four armed forces commanders were eliminated as a result of strikes on Iran on February 28. Among the dead are the Chief of the General Staff and the Minister of Defense.
In Baghdad, hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets after reports of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. They attempted to storm the "Green Zone" and the US embassy, leading to clashes with police.
An emergency governing council has been formed in Iran to run the country after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It includes the president, the head of the judiciary, and a representative of the Guardian Council of the Constitution.
Iranian state television and leading agencies Fars and Tasnim confirmed the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This happened after Trump's announcement of the liquidation and massive strikes on government quarters.
US President Donald Trump stated that massive airstrikes on Iranian targets would continue, calling on the Iranian military to cease resistance. He offered immunity in exchange for laying down arms, emphasizing that this is the only path to peace.
