US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: WHO asks for civilians to be spared; Germany, France, UK agree to help US, allies

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: In a joint statement, France, Germany and the UK have condemned the attack launched by Iran. It called on Iran to stop the "reckless" attacks, and said that they have agreed to join the US and its allies in this matter. Here is the full text of the release:

The Leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom are appalled by the indiscriminate and disproportionate missile attacks launched by Iran against countries in the region, including those who were not involved in initial US and Israeli military operations. Iran’s reckless attacks have targeted our close allies and are threatening our service personnel and our civilians across the region. We call on Iran to stop these reckless attacks immediately.

We will take steps to defend our interests and those of our allies in the region, potentially through enabling necessary and proportionate defensive action to destroy Iran’s capability to fire missiles and drones at their source. We have agreed to work together with the US and allies in the region on this matter.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: The US Department of State, in a message to all Americans worldwide, urged for increase caution "due to potential security risks". "Stay informed by monitoring local news for updates, avoid areas of active conflict, and use extra care when near military or security forces," it said, asking all citizens to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive the latest security alerts. 

Iranian state TV has reportedly gone off air, after one of the strikes hit one of the transmitters in northern Tehran’s Niavaran neighborhood. Since then satellite signals have dropped, said AP. State media had said that US and Israel hit hospitals and residential areas.

US-Israel Attack Iran LIVE Updates: The World Health Organization has asked for the lives of civilians and health care facilities in West Asia to be spared amid the ongoing conflict. “The protection of civilians and health care must be absolute. All parties must ensure medical facilities remain protected,” Hanan Balkhy, regional dietitian at WHO wrote on social media.

US Iran War Live Updates: Bahrain's Interior Ministry said that air-raid sirens have been activated. It also urged citizens across the country to move to the nearest safe shelter. It asked citizens to use main roads only when necessary. 

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: The US Embassy in Kuwait has issued an advisory to its citizens, asking them not to come to the embassy in case of any crisis, since there is a continued threat of missile and UAV attacks. "Take cover in your residence on the lowest available floor and away from windows. Do not go outside," it said. US Embassy personnel are sheltering in place, it said. It urged its citizens to seek cover in case of explosions, hide in the lowest level of buildings they are in, seek cover under any structure if they are outdoors, and to stay away from debris.

US Iran War Live Updates: Mobile internet speeds were throttled throughout Kashmir on Monday after spontaneous protests erupted over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, officials said. Authorities stated that the step was taken as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in the area. Khamenei's death led to widespread demonstrations and mourning, including in India.

Kashmir, home to approximately 1.5 million Shias, saw significant gatherings at locations such as Lal Chowk, Saida Kadal, Budgam, Bandipora, Anantnag, and Pulwama, an official said. Protesters engaged in chest-beating and shouted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans during the demonstrations.

Officials said the high-speed mobile internet has been throttled as network speeds have been curtailed across all mobile networks in the Kashmir valley. 

US-Israel Attack Iran LIVE Updates: Ministry of Home Affairs has cautioned states over possible unrest and violence in the country over the US-Israel-Iran war and the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The letter was circulated on February 28, asking the states to identify “pro-Iran radical preachers giving inflammatory sermons".

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Amazon's cloud unit AWS reported that power to its data centre in the United Arab Emirates was shut down after objects struck the facility, causing sparks and a fire. The shutdown led to a temporary disruption in one of AWS's Availability Zones, specifically mec1-az2, while other zones in the UAE continue to operate without issues. AWS said the fire department cut power to the facility while crews worked to extinguish the fire. The operator explained that it would take several hours to restore full connectivity to the affected zone. Other zones in the UAE are operating normally. According to the company’s website, an Availability Zone is made up of one or more connected physical data centres.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: The US military has conducted strikes on over 1,000 Iranian targets since the launch of Operation Epic Fury on Saturday, according to a fact sheet. The offensive killed Iran's top leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and damaged the country's military and administrative infrastructure. The targets included the IRGC Joint Headquarters, command and control centres, the IRGC Aerospace Forces headquarters, integrated air defence systems, ballistic missile sites, Iranian naval vessels and submarines, anti-ship missile installations, and military communications infrastructure. CENTCOM shared a video showing the bombing of an Iranian aircraft at an airbase, stating that US forces are taking bold action to eliminate imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime and that strikes are ongoing.

US Iran War Live Updates: The US said that its military completely destroyed the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran. "The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) killed more than 1,000 Americans over the past 47 years. Yesterday, a large-scale US strike cut off the head of the snake," the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. "America has the most powerful military on earth, and the IRGC no longer has a headquarters," the US Army added.