Hundreds of people, including children and teachers, have died amid escalation in the Middle East - casualties reported in 7 countries.
A fire broke out in the port of Fujairah in the UAE after a drone attack attempt, with debris falling on the facility. In Oman, the port of Duqm was again targeted by drones, one of which hit a fuel tank.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is trying to position himself as a mediator between Iran and the Persian Gulf states. This is happening against the backdrop of a US-Israeli operation against Iran.
The US State Department has urged Americans to leave Middle Eastern countries immediately due to serious security risks. The list includes Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.
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.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Golestan Palace in Iran, has been damaged following an American-Israeli strike. The Mirror Throne Hall and museum exhibits had been evacuated earlier.
12 Etihad Airways flights departed from Abu Dhabi, although the airline had announced a suspension of operations. Almost 100,000 people tracked the first plane heading to London.
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.
The Embassy of Ukraine in the UAE urges citizens to urgently fill out registration forms due to the deteriorating security situation. Hotlines are overloaded, so the online form is the primary means of communication.
The conflict with Iran has led to mass cancellations of flights by Emirates and Qatar Airways, causing airline shares to fall. Over 400 flights have been canceled by each airline, and Dubai and Doha airports have suspended operations.
Residents of the Persian Gulf countries awoke to explosions after night attacks, in which Hezbollah intervened in the conflict. Explosions were recorded in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Lebanon, Israel, Kuwait, Iran, and Cyprus.
The US Central Command has attacked over 1,000 Iranian targets, including command centers and ships. The Iranian regime has also attacked civilians in several countries.
US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also spoke with the President of the UAE and the King of Bahrain after the Iranian strikes.
The British Defence Secretary noted that these missiles were not aimed at the bases, but their launch demonstrates Iran's recklessness.
During testing in Bahrain, Max Verstappen stated that he is "closer to the end" of his Formula 1 career. He is disappointed with the new regulations and the packed calendar, preferring to spend time with his family.
The US and its partners carried out approximately 900 attacks on strategic targets in Iran. The operation aims to completely eliminate Tehran's offensive capabilities.
Ukraine expresses solidarity with the Middle Eastern countries affected by Iran's attacks. The Foreign Minister condemned Iran's criminal policy and called for support for the Iranian people.
Iran launched strikes on US military bases in Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and Kuwait, as well as on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. This was in response to a joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran.
Due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory measures, 8 Middle Eastern countries have closed their airspace. This has led to mass flight cancellations by many major airlines.
Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iran's actions and violations of the sovereignty of several countries, calling on the international community to resist. The country is ready to provide allies with all capabilities to support any measures against Iran.
Explosions occurred in Tel Aviv, Israel, on February 28. British Airways has canceled flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain until March 3.
Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, primarily targeting the northern part, in response to the American-Israeli operation. Missile debris damaged a residential building in the north, injuring one person.
On February 28, Iran shelled US military bases in Bahrain. This happened after US and Israeli strikes.
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group and F-35 fighters have arrived in the Middle East. The US is deploying additional air defense assets to protect allies and American troops.
Belgium has not joined the Peace Council initiated by Donald Trump. Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot stated that his country had not signed the Peace Council Charter.
Donald Trump has invited a number of countries to his "Peace Council for Gaza" to implement a 20-point plan. The signing ceremony is scheduled for this Thursday in Davos.
Iranian forces seized a foreign oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, carrying approximately 4 million liters of smuggled fuel. 16 foreign crew members were detained, their nationalities were not disclosed.
Emirates airline intends to equip its fleet with Starlink satellite internet from SpaceX. This could be the biggest victory for Elon Musk's service in the aviation industry.
US President Donald Trump stated that Kazakhstan will join the "Abraham Accords," which entails establishing diplomatic relations with Israel. This step, though symbolic, aims to give impetus to the agreements, which have been paused due to the war in Gaza.
Kazakhstan will become a party to the Abraham Accords, which Washington views as a revival of the diplomatic process after the war between Israel and Hamas. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is in Washington, where an official announcement is expected.
