The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader has plunged the Islamic Republic into strategic uncertainty. This jeopardizes the political stability built after the 1979 revolution.
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.
US President Donald Trump announced the intention of the American military to continue the offensive against Iran for several weeks. According to him, the operation is designed for 4-5 weeks.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supported the actions of the US and Israel against the Iranian leadership. He stated that the current Iranian regime is terrorist.
The death toll from the Iranian missile strike in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh has risen to nine people. This is the deadliest strike in the country since the start of hostilities on February 28.
Three US service members were killed and five others seriously injured in Iran during Operation "Epic Fury. " These are the first casualties among American personnel since the start of US and Israeli air attacks on Iran.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced an attack on the American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln on March 1. The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was targeted by four ballistic missiles.
N12News journalist Amit Segal reported the alleged death of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iranian media has not commented on this.
Explosions rocked Tehran, the IDF released a video of the Iranian Armed Forces headquarters being hit. Israel's Defense Minister announced the constant presence of Israeli aircraft over Tehran.
Iranian-German actress Elnaaz Norouzi stated that her family in Tehran was awaiting the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to her, the family was ready for a strike after Trump's statement about aid.
An emergency governing council has been formed in Iran to run the country after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It includes the president, the head of the judiciary, and a representative of the Guardian Council of the Constitution.
Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, condemned the actions of the United States and Israel, demanding an immediate halt to the bombing of Iranian facilities. He emphasized the need for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
The IRGC announced the launch of new waves of strikes on US logistical and naval facilities. The attacks covered bases in Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and vessels in the Indian Ocean.
Iranian state television and leading agencies Fars and Tasnim confirmed the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This happened after Trump's announcement of the liquidation and massive strikes on government quarters.
The Israel Defense Forces announced a new phase of the military operation aimed at destroying Iranian ballistic missiles and air defense systems. Explosions were heard in Tehran, and local media confirmed attempts by air defense to repel the attack.
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.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Washington's intention to continue confronting Iran. He warned that any attempt to kill Americans would be met with irreversible retaliation.
The FBI is stepping up security measures and mobilizing intelligence teams due to the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. In New York, round-the-clock surveillance has been established over pro-Iranian organizations, and special services are monitoring Hezbollah's activities.
The Iranian agency Fars denied the US President's report about the death of the Supreme Leader. Sources called Trump's words unfounded and accused him of spreading fakes.
Trump stated that there are grounds to believe that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was eliminated during a large-scale attack on Tehran.
The Iranian regime has declared its readiness to continue offensive actions until the "aggressor is fully punished. " Tehran claims that joint US and Israeli strikes have not undermined its defensive capabilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
