Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: The US has launched “major combat operations” in Iran, designed to eliminate “imminent threats” from the country’s regime, Donald Trump announced on February 28. US navy fleet 'subject to missile attack' in Bahrain
Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Israel Attacks Iran Live Updates: Bahrain has confirmed that the US navy’s fifth fleet centre in Manama, Bahrain, has come under attack. In a brief statement via the Bahrain News Agency, the country’s national communication centre said: “The service centre of the fifth fleet has been subjected to a missile attack. "Further details will be provided in due course. The public is urged to follow instructions issued by the relevant official authorities and to obtain information from official sources only.”
Iran fires missiles at US bases Qatar, UAE, Bahrain
Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Tensions across the Gulf region escalated sharply on February 28 after Iran launched missile attacks targeting locations linked to US military assets, following strikes on Tehran by the United States and Israel. In the United Arab Emirates, authorities described the attack as a “flagrant violation” of national sovereignty and international law. The UAE said it reserves the right to respond to what it termed a serious escalation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's first statement
Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates:"My brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel, just an hour ago Israel and the USA launched an operation to remove the existential threat posed by the terror regime in Iran. I thank our great friend President Donald Trump for his historic leadership. For 47 years, the Ayatollah regime has been shouting 'Death to Israel,' 'Death to America.' It has spilled our blood, murdered many Americans, and massacred its own people. This murderous terror regime must not be armed with nuclear weapons that would allow it to threaten all humanity," Netanyahu said. Here's what Netanyahu said
Iran launched missiles at Israel, says IDF
Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel this morning. In statement posted on X, it said: “Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the past few minutes, the home front command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas. Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. At this time, the IAF (Israeli Air Force) is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat.”
Trump draws red line on Iran’s nuclear programme
Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump delivered his first public statement following reports of escalating military action involving Iran, issuing a series of stark warnings and outlining what he described as a major US operation. Trump declared that Iran “can never have a nuclear weapon,” alleging that Tehran had attempted to rebuild its nuclear program and was developing long-range missiles capable of threatening the United States and other nations.
Flights suspended and airspaces closed in region
'No red lines' in Iran's response to attacks'
Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: A senior Iranian official said there would be “no red lines” to the regime’s response to the Israeli and US strikes on Iran. “We are telling Israel clearly to prepare for what is coming,” an Iranian official told Al Jazeera. “Our response will be public, and there are no red lines… All American and Israeli assets and interests in the Middle East have become legitimate targets.”
OPEC+ to weigh bigger output hike after Israel’s strikes on Iran
Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: OPEC+ will consider the option of a larger supply increase when key members meet on Sunday, after Israel launched airstrikes on targets in Iran, according to a delegate, reported Bloomberg. The group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia was expected to resume modest production increases from April after a three month supply freeze, several delegates said earlier this week.
