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.
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.
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.
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 Israel Defense Forces eliminated Daoud Ali Zadeh, the interim commander of the IRGC's Lebanese corps, in Tehran. He was responsible for Lebanon and supported the terrorist organization "Hezbollah."
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to seize strategic heights in Lebanon. A Hezbollah representative promised an "open war" with Israel.
Hundreds of people, including children and teachers, have died amid escalation in the Middle East - casualties reported in 7 countries.
France will send a warship to Cyprus to strengthen air defense after a drone attack on a British base. Great Britain is considering sending the destroyer HMS Duncan to protect the Akrotiri airbase.
The IDF announced strikes on the Iranian presidential administration and the building of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran. Israeli forces also attacked Hezbollah's "centers of gravity" in Beirut.
The Israel Defense Forces are operating in southern Lebanon, striking Hezbollah infrastructure to prevent attacks. This deployment is in addition to the five positions occupied by Israel since November 2024.
Iran continues to strike US allies in the Middle East, with over 700 people reported dead in Iran and six American servicemen. The US has urged its citizens to leave the region immediately.
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.
Lebanon's Ministry of Health reports 52 dead and 154 wounded as a result of Israeli airstrikes. Israel's attacks were a response to rocket launches by the Hezbollah group.
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.
The conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States has resulted in the deaths of over 100 female students in Iran and 10 people in Israel. In total, numerous civilian and military casualties have been recorded in six countries in the region.
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 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.
The Israel Defense Forces have mobilized 100,000 reservists for a war against Iran, in addition to the 50,000 servicemen already on active duty. Ground forces have been reinforced at the borders, and 20,000 reservists from the IDF Home Front Command have also been mobilized.
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.
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.
