Live Blog: Joint Israel-US assault on Iran sparks multi-front Middle East escalation — All Updates
Iran has reportedly launched a series of attacks across multiple Middle Eastern nations, including the UAE and Qatar, in response to Israeli and US strikes on its territory on February 28, 2026. Cities such as Dubai and Doha, as well as countries like Bahrain and Kuwait — particularly locations hosting US military bases or aligned with Washington — were reportedly targeted, sharply escalating tensions across the region.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei reported dead by Israel; Tehran denies claims
Feb 28, 2026, at 11:13 pmIsraeli officials say Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint military strike, but Iranian authorities deny the claim, leaving his fate unconfirmed as regional tensions escalate.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address Saturday that there were “many signs” Khamenei had been killed when Israeli forces struck his compound in Tehran as part of a broader offensive, according to The Associated Press.
Iranian state outlets Tasnim and Mehr reported that Khamenei was “steadfast and firm in commanding the field,” contradicting claims of his death.
Iranian drone strikes high-rise building in Bahrain’s capital
Feb 28, 2026, at 08:52 pm
Burj Khalifa evacuated
Feb 28, 2026, at 07:21 pmAs tensions intensified, Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, was evacuated after explosions were heard across Dubai.
Media reports said the evacuation followed Iranian retaliatory strikes targeting US military locations across the Gulf.
201 killed in Iran following IS-Israeli strikes
Feb 28, 2026, at 07:17 pmAt least 201 people have been killed and 747 others injured after US and Israeli strikes across Iran, the spokesperson for the Iranian Red Crescent Society said.
The organisation said more than 220 of its action teams were placed on standby and deployed to multiple attack sites across the country.
Local media reports said over 85 people, including children, were killed after an Israeli missile hit a girls' school in southern Iran.
Chaos across Dubai after Iran strikes the city
Feb 28, 2026, at 07:14 pm🚨 BREAKING:
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 28, 2026
🇦🇪 EXCLUSIVE VIDEO AND PHOTOS PROVIDED BY A TRUSTED CONTACT CAPTURE SCENES FOLLOWING THE STRIKES IN DUBAI. https://t.co/TsoOT0dlAH pic.twitter.com/lXr6xnBYPg
Explosions reported in Dubai
Feb 28, 2026, at 07:12 pmDubai under attack: explosions rock parts of the city amid escalating regional tensions. #Iran #DUBAI #Israel #USA #MiddleEastCrisis pic.twitter.com/d5RHGhUzYQ
— India Blooms (@indiablooms) February 28, 2026
Social media footage showing alleged drone attack in Bahrain's residential building
Feb 28, 2026, at 07:11 pmWAR: Now civilians are being targeted.
— Bull Theory (@BullTheoryio) February 28, 2026
Iran just hit a residential building in Bahrain, and another drone strike occurred close to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE.
Things are getting really serious. pic.twitter.com/VJsORXNGVE
Footage showing possible missile attack in Qatar
Feb 28, 2026, at 07:07 pmTensions on the streets of Qatar as
— 🇮🇷 iran war (@ELLUP76) February 28, 2026
An intercepted Iranian ballistic missile just fell down on a street in Doha, Qatar and exploded.
A lot citizens feared dead pic.twitter.com/iGdC4xElJ0
Drone strike in Kuwait airport causes damage, minor injuries reported
Feb 28, 2026, at 07:05 pmKuwait's General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed that a drone targeted Kuwait International Airport, resulting in minor injuries to a number of workers, in addition to limited material damage to the passenger building (T1).
- صرّحت الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني في دولة الكويت، على لسان المتحدث الرسمي السيد /عبد الله الراجحي، بأنه استهدفت طائرة مسيّرة مطار الكويت الدولي، مما أسفر عن وقوع إصابات طفيفة لعدد من العاملين، إضافة إلى أضرار مادية محدودة في مبنى الركاب (T1).
— الطيران المدني (@Kuwait_DGCA) February 28, 2026
وأوضح المتحدث أن الجهات المختصة…
🌲 - 🇰🇼🇮🇷 Kuwait Civil Aviation says an Iranian attack targeted Kuwait Airport, causing minor injuries to workers and limited material damage. pic.twitter.com/plsBMka0kv
— Lebanon News & OSINT (@LebOSINT) February 28, 2026
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh targeted by Iran after US-Israeli strikes
Feb 28, 2026, at 07:00 pmIran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar on Saturday in retaliation for joint strikes carried out on its territory by Israel and the United States, sharply escalating tensions across the Middle East.
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'Historic leadership': Netanyahu praises Trump as US–Israel's operation on Iran
Feb 28, 2026, at 06:58 pmIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked US President Donald Trump after the United States and Israel launched a joint military strike on Iran on Saturday morning, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East.
"I thank our great friend, President Donald Trump, for his historic leadership," Netanyahu wrote on X.
Backing Trump’s call for regime change, Netanyahu said Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
אחיי ואחיותיי אזרחי ישראל, לפני שעה קלה יצאנו ישראל וארה״ב למבצע להסרת האיום הקיומי מצד משטר הטרור באיראן.
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) February 28, 2026
אני מודה לידידינו הגדול הנשיא דונלד טראמפ על מנהיגותו ההיסטורית.
במשך 47 שנים קורא משטר האייתוללות ״מוות לישראל״, ״מוות לאמריקה״. הוא הקיז את דמינו, רצח אמריקנים רבים וטבח… pic.twitter.com/itTF5b4jB4
"This murderous terrorist regime must not be allowed to arm itself with nuclear weapons that would enable it to threaten all of humanity. Our joint operation will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their fate into their own hands," Netanyahu, who called the operation 'Lion's Roar', said.
UK PM Starmer's statement on Iran
Feb 28, 2026, at 06:44 pmMy statement on Iran. pic.twitter.com/Ki4VVTYO4N
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) February 28, 2026
Why did Israel attack Iran?
Feb 28, 2026, at 06:34 pmNuclear threat fears: Israel believes Iran is moving closer to developing nuclear weapons, which it sees as an existential threat.
Missile and drone capabilities: Iran has long-range missiles and drones capable of striking Israeli cities.
Iran’s support for anti-Israel groups: Iran backs armed groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, which Israel considers major security threats.
Rising regional tensions: Ongoing hostility, intelligence warnings, and recent escalations increased fears of a possible Iranian attack.
Strategic military objective: Israel aims to weaken Iran’s military infrastructure and prevent future attacks.
Long-standing rivalry: Israel and Iran have been adversaries for decades, with deep political, military, and ideological conflict.
The IDF has released a video showing the strike it carried out in Iran
Feb 28, 2026, at 06:32 pm🎥WATCH: Soldiers of the Iranian terror regime were struck while arming missile launchers aimed toward Israel. pic.twitter.com/nG64x2fnuU
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 28, 2026
What happened in Iran on February 28?
Feb 28, 2026, at 06:29 pmIsrael Defence Minister Israel Katz said the country launched a “pre-emptive strike” on Iran early February 28 morning, escalating tension in the region where pressure was mounting over the past several months.
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