White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the US has enough weapons for a protracted war with Iran. She clarified Trump's statements about "shortage of supplies," explaining them as criticism of weapons transfers to Ukraine.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that the presence of American troops in Iran is not part of the operation's plans. This came after statements about possible strikes on Iranian territory.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt announced the expectation of full US dominance over Iranian airspace in the near future. This comes amid Iran's strikes on neighboring Middle Eastern countries.
Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to consider the possibility of immediately stopping gas supplies to Europe. This is due to the EU's plans to limit the import of Russian gas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to help stabilize the situation in the Middle East. He instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs and other agencies to develop options for support without compromising Ukraine's defense.
A US Navy destroyer in the Mediterranean Sea shot down an Iranian missile heading towards Turkey. This is the first time a NATO force has intercepted an Iranian missile since the start of the conflict in the Middle East.
Qatar has declared force majeure on gas exports due to the US-Israeli war against Iran. Restoring normal production volumes could take at least a month, leading to shortages in global markets.
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced strikes on US and British vessels heading to Israel. According to the commander, Iran has already attacked more than 10 ships during the war.
Autogas in Ukraine has risen by approximately 2% (about UAH 0. 75/liter) on average in a few days, with uneven growth across networks (from +UAH 0.5 to +UAH 2/liter, and at Market gas stations up to +11.3% or +UAH 4). Further dynamics will depend on world prices, logistics, the hryvnia exchange rate, and the speed of wholesale transfer to retail.
Israel reported that an Iranian Air Force Russian Yak-130 was shot down by an F-35 fighter jet over Tehran. The IDF dropped 5,000 munitions on Iran, destroying the air defense of Mehrabad Airport.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset stated that Russia and China do not play a key role in the war in Iran. The US is focused on deterring Tehran's "nuclear ambitions," despite criticism from Moscow and Beijing.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced that the US eliminated an Iranian unit commander who was attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. This was not the primary objective of the operation, but those responsible were on the US target list.
Russia is ready to reroute about 9. 5 million barrels of oil already near Indian waters to India to compensate for supply disruptions from the Middle East. India is looking for alternative sources of supply, as its crude oil reserves cover only 25 days of needs.
German intelligence has accused Moscow of concealing the true cost of the war, stating that Russia's budget deficit in 2025 exceeded the officially declared amount by more than 2. 36 trillion rubles. Western sanctions and falling oil prices are impacting the Russian economy.
Qatar's state energy company, QatarEnergy, has declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas supplies. This happened after Iranian attacks on the company's facilities in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan regarding the situation in the Middle East. He emphasized that Iranian missiles and "Shaheds" should not destroy lives.
The US military struck an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka. As a result of the incident, 32 people were rescued, and at least 101 are missing.
NATO condemns Iran's actions after an Iranian ballistic missile was neutralized near Turkish airspace. Turkey will hold talks with NATO and allies.
The Iranian Embassy in Ukraine invited Ukrainians to express their sorrow for the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by opening a book of condolences on March 4-6, 2026. Ukraine's Ambassador to South Africa, Oleksandr Shcherba, condemned this initiative, recalling Iran's responsibility for assisting the Russians and the deaths of Ukrainians.
Iranian warship IRIS Dena sank off the coast of Sri Lanka. 32 people were rescued, one is in critical condition.
Russia has provided Iran with NtechLab facial recognition software, enabling the identification of dissidents. The technology analyzes messages, calls, and social media data.
The Israeli military carried out a new wave of strikes on Tehran, targeting Iranian regime infrastructure, and on Beirut, hitting Hezbollah facilities. This is the tenth such wave of attacks since the beginning of the conflict.
A phone conversation between Trump and Netanyahu initiated the US-Israel war against Iran. Trump was inclined to strike Iran, but Netanyahu asked to postpone the operation.
Two Greek F-16 fighter jets based in Cyprus were scrambled after a drone was detected near Lebanese airspace. The airspace over Larnaca airport was temporarily closed.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine informs about the closure of airspace in Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Iran, and Iraq as of March 4. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received 54 appeals from Ukrainian citizens regarding the escalation of the situation in the region.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that any leader appointed by the Iranian clergy would be a target for destruction. This came amid discussions about the election of a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during American-Israeli strikes.
Russian propaganda uses events in the Middle East to spread disinformation about Ukraine. The occupiers are spreading fakes about the detention of Ukrainians in Dubai and the destruction of Syrskyi's estate.
The conflict in the Middle East is spreading, with strikes and attacks continuing. Israel has launched strikes against Iran, while Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait have also been attacked.
The US and Israel are striking Iranian drone and missile production facilities. At the same time, the US is limiting Ukraine's capabilities by refusing to provide Tomahawk cruise missiles.
The IAEA found no evidence of Iran creating a nuclear bomb, but cannot guarantee the peaceful nature of the program due to large stockpiles of enriched uranium and restricted access for inspectors. Director General Rafael Grossi expressed serious concern about this.
