China's Ministry of National Defense called the United States "the biggest source of uncertainty for the international nuclear order. " Beijing called on Washington to take primary responsibility for nuclear disarmament.
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.
US President Donald Trump stated that massive airstrikes on Iranian targets would continue, calling on the Iranian military to cease resistance. He offered immunity in exchange for laying down arms, emphasizing that this is the only path to peace.
The IAEA denied any "radiological impact" after the attack on Iranian facilities. The organization did not record any increase in radiation levels in Iran and neighboring countries.
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.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East. He expressed concern over the military confrontation between the US, Israel, and Iran.
US President Donald Trump announced the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling him "one of the most brutal tyrants. " The operation was the result of cooperation with Israel and the use of state-of-the-art surveillance systems.
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 IAEA is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and calls for restraint to avoid risks to nuclear safety. There is currently no evidence of radiological impact, but Iran continues suspicious activity at nuclear facilities.
The head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, announced that the Russian Federation has agreed to accept security guarantees for Ukraine from the United States. He sees some progress on this issue.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the time and place of the next meeting of the teams from Ukraine, the US, and Russia will depend on security circumstances. He emphasized that Russia must cease its aggression, and peace must be guaranteed.
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.
