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Israel has ordered a temporary halt to operations at some gas fields due to a joint attack with the US on Iran. This is a precautionary security measure, Energean Plc confirmed the suspension of production.
The IDF reported using over 200 aircraft to strike 500 targets in Iran, including radars, air defense systems, and ballistic missile infrastructure. The attack aimed to reduce Iran's strike capabilities and establish air superiority.
The White House confirmed that Donald Trump monitored the operation against Iran from his Mar-a-Lago villa. He also held a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that US and Israeli military operations against Iran go beyond international law. He believes that US actions are aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The UN Security Council will convene on Saturday at 11:00 PM Kyiv time to discuss the situation in Iran and the Middle East. The meeting was initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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.
Several major oil companies have suspended shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. This could push Brent crude prices from $73 to $80 a barrel.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is alive, refuting rumors following US and Israeli strikes. He also criticized the attacks amid nuclear program negotiations.
Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Mohammad Pakpour and Defense Minister Amir Nasirzadeh have reportedly been killed in Israeli strikes. The Iranian government has not commented on these reports from Israeli media.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the strikes on Iran, noting that the Iranian regime chose to be an accomplice of Russia. He added that Ukraine had expressed its position on the situation in the Middle East.
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.
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.
Bitcoin fell 3. 8% to $63,038 and Ether fell 4.5% to $1,836 after US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The market value of digital assets decreased by $128 billion.
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.
French President Emmanuel Macron called the start of a US and Israeli war against Iran a dangerous escalation. He is initiating a UN Security Council meeting to discuss the situation.
Reza Cyrus Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran, addressed the people, calling on them to prepare for the "final battle" and thanked US President Donald Trump for his "humanitarian intervention. " He called on the police and security forces to protect the people, not the regime.
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.
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.
A joint US-Israeli operation has been ongoing since February 28, with the IDF launching new strikes on western Iran. In response, Iran attacked US bases in Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain.
On February 28, Iran shelled US military bases in Bahrain. This happened after US and Israeli strikes.
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.