Dubai
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.
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Saudi Aramco has shut down its Ras Tanura refinery after a drone strike. This happened after Tehran launched strikes in the region in response to the US and Israeli attack on Iran.
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The United Arab Emirates has closed its embassy in Iran and withdrawn its diplomatic mission. This decision is related to Iranian attacks that hit Dubai airport and other civilian buildings.
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.
Singer Svitlana Loboda was in Dubai during the Iranian attacks. She published a video from an underground parking lot where she was hiding.
Dubai International Airport ceased operations after a suspected air strike, with over 90% of flights canceled. More than 2,300 flights were canceled in 24 hours, with Emirates and FlyDubai being the most affected.
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.
Five explosions have been reported in Dubai, with smoke rising from an area near Jebel Ali Port. The cause of the explosions is currently unknown.
On February 28, 40 students were killed and 48 injured in shelling in Iran. Israel and the United States launched a joint attack on Iran, striking the capital Tehran and other cities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine recommends Ukrainians to refrain from traveling to Israel and Iran due to the escalation of the security situation. Citizens in the region are advised to observe security measures and carry documents.
US military officials warn that a conflict in Iran could cause a shortage of air defense system missiles. This would have consequences not only for Ukraine, but also for Washington's combat plans for potential conflicts with China or Russia.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released the first footage of Operation "Lion's Roar," during which hundreds of military targets in Iran were attacked. Simultaneously, Israel's air defense system intercepted threats launched from Iran.
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.
The residence of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran was destroyed as a result of US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Khamenei was one of the targets of the strikes, the results of which are unknown.
A joint Israeli-American operation in Iran struck a girls' school in the city of Minab. At least 24 people were killed.
Iran's National Security Council urged residents to leave the capital, Tehran. This happened after a joint military operation by Israel and the United States, which struck 30 targets in 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.
In Iran, an almost complete internet shutdown has been recorded, with connectivity levels dropping to 4% of the norm. This occurred amid US and Israeli military operations, mirroring measures from last year's war.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Ukraine supports the people of Iran, not its regime. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously warned Ukrainian citizens about the need to leave Iran.
One person was killed in Abu Dhabi after the interception of missiles launched from Iran. Qatar also intercepted two Iranian missiles after a joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran.
Qatari authorities reported the interception of two Iranian missiles by a Patriot system after a joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran. Residents of the country were urged to stay home and away from military facilities.
The US evacuated some personnel from the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. This happened amid Israel's attack on Iran, which was jointly planned with the US.
Iran is preparing for retaliatory actions after Israeli strikes on the country, an Iranian official states. The response will be "devastating" after Israel launched strikes on Iran.
Israel is preparing for a multi-day conflict with Iran, an Israeli official says. The strikes, carried out jointly with the US, were aimed at the Iranian regime and military facilities.
Iran is closing its airspace, and planes that were over the country are urgently leaving it. Only a few planes remain over Iran, heading to Tbilisi, Almaty, and Dubai.
Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff in the semifinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai with a score of 6:4, 6:7, 6:4. She will play in the final against Jessica Pegula.
Four South Africans, deceptively recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine, have been repatriated. They were recruited by the daughter of a former South African president, who promised them jobs as security guards.