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4 days after Trump’s strikes in Iran commenced, flights are nonetheless being disrupted throughout the Center East.

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Dubai Worldwide Airport has issued up to date recommendation for travellers stranded within the UAE amid missile assaults from Iran. The airport urged folks to not journey until they’ve particularly been contacted by their airline to substantiate their flight remains to be going forward; in any other case, they are going to be turned away. It mentioned the choice on whether or not to cancel a flight was right down to the airline, and so the newest updates shall be on their apps and web sites. A handful of flights are working on Tuesday to deliver Brits again house, although the bulk stay cancelled.

Emirates plans to function two flights to Heathrow and one every to Gatwick and Manchester. Etihad Airways has scheduled one UK flight on Tuesday, from Abu Dhabi to Heathrow. Qatar Airways – which often serves Heathrow and Gatwick from Qatar – mentioned its operations stay suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. British Airways additionally cancelled its timetabled flights to Heathrow from Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha and Dubai on Tuesday.

4 days in the past21:24 Astha Saxena

Explosion heard in Erbil

A lot of explosions have been reported at Harir Airport in Erbil.

5 days in the past20:42 Astha Saxena

Personnel evacuated on account of menace at US Embassy

In line with the studies, all personnel evacuated on account of menace at US Embassy in Amman, Jordan. 

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has introduced the restricted resumption of flight operations at Sharjah Worldwide Airport, efficient tonight (Monday), beneath an outlined operational schedule and in shut coordination with airways and the related authorities.

It mentioned in a press release: “The Authority urged passengers to contact their respective airways to substantiate departure instances earlier than continuing to the airport.

“The SAA additionally reaffirmed its dedication to sustaining clean operations and delivering providers effectively, in coordination with all involved entities, whereas making certain the protection and wellbeing of passengers.”

5 days in the past19:29 Astha Saxena

Italy evacuating residents from UAE

Italy mentioned it has been serving to to evacuate a whole bunch of its residents from the UAE.

The European nation estimated that there are round 30,000 Italian nationals within the middle-eastern nation. 

5 days in the past18:56 Astha Saxena

Turkey’s Erdogan requires ‘finish to the massacre’

The Turkish president has intervened and promised to assist attain a ceasefire between the USA and Israel and Iran.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan informed members of his occasion in Ankara: “We’re on the aspect of peace. We wish an finish to the massacre, for the tears to cease flowing, and that our area lastly attain the lasting peace it has cried out for for years.”

The UAE’s Ministry of Protection confirmed that they efficiently intercepted Iranian missiles and drones.

5 days in the past18:43 Astha Saxena

US Consulate in Peshawar is reportedly closed

America has halted operations at its Consulate Normal in Peshawar, efficient March 2, on account of heightened safety considerations and ongoing disruptions.

In line with official notices, the closure will stay in place till additional discover, and all routine in addition to emergency consular providers for US residents at the moment are being dealt with by the US Embassy in Islamabad.

5 days in the past18:41 Astha Saxena

US State Division advises US nationals in Iran to shelter-in-place

The US has urged its residents in Iran to stay sheltered the place they’re and, if circumstances enable, to depart the nation by way of land borders, that are at the moment thought-about the most secure exit routes.

The State Division has repeatedly warned that Individuals within the nation face heightened dangers, together with the opportunity of detention, and that air journey could also be unreliable or unavailable on account of cancellations and regional tensions.

5 days in the past18:27 Astha Saxena

Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 52 folks

Israeli strikes in Lebanon have resulted in a sharply increased casualty depend, with the Lebanese authorities now reporting at the very least 52 folks killed and 154 wounded. This up to date determine replaces an earlier toll from the Well being Ministry, which had cited 31 useless and 149 injured.

5 days in the past18:10 Astha Saxena

Air Canada cancels flights

In an replace on X, Air Canada mentioned: “As a result of navy state of affairs within the Center East, we now have canceled flights between Canada and Israel and Dubai till March 22. Service will resume on March 23. We’re monitoring the state of affairs and can regulate our schedule accordingly.”

5 days in the past17:47 Astha Saxena

First Emirates flight departs from Dubai amid the strikes

Emirates flight EK500, the primary Emirates flight has departed from Dubai Worldwide Airport now, because it’s operational closure. 

The vacation spot of the flight is Mumbai, India. 

Dubai Worldwide Airport has urged the passengers to not ‘come to the airport’. 

In an replace on X, the airport authorities wrote: “We urge you to not come to the airport until your airline has contacted you with a confirmed departure time.

“Please get in contact together with your airline immediately for the newest updates on flight schedules.”

5 days in the past17:42 Astha Saxena

Abu Dhabi Media Workplace studies fireplace from drone strike

Abu Dhabi officers reported {that a} fireplace broke out on the Musaffah gas‑tank terminal after it was struck by a drone.

In a press release, it mentioned: “Abu Dhabi authorities have responded right this moment to a hearth ensuing from the focusing on of a Musaffah gas tank terminal by a drone. The state of affairs was promptly contained.

“No accidents have been reported and there was no affect on operations. The general public is urged to keep away from circulating rumours and to rely solely on official sources.”

5 days in the past17:18 Astha Saxena

Qatar shoots down two Iranian jets

Qatar’s authorities says its air pressure has shot down two Iranian fighter jets as regional tensions proceed to spill over following the current US–Israel strikes on Iran and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation.

In line with a press release from the Qatari Defence Ministry, the plane concerned have been SU‑24s, and the interceptions have been a part of a wider defensive response by which Qatar additionally neutralised seven ballistic missiles and 5 drones launched by Iran.

The incident provides one other layer to the quickly widening confrontation throughout the Center East, the place a number of states are being drawn into the fallout from the escalating alternate of assaults.

Emirates mentioned it is going to resume working “a restricted variety of flights” on Monday evening after suspending its operations because of the battle.

It mentioned in a press release: “Emirates will start working a restricted variety of flights commencing on the night of two March.

“We’re accommodating clients with earlier bookings as a precedence, and people who have been rebooked to journey on these restricted flights shall be contacted immediately by Emirates.

“Please don’t go to the airport until you’ve gotten been notified. All different flights stay suspended till additional discover.”

5 days in the past14:34 Rebecca Robinson

UAE masking resort prices for stranded vacationers

Dubai and Abu Dhabi will cowl the resort prices for stranded vacationers as airways cancel flights to the UAE. 

Abu Dhabi’s Division of Tradition and Tourism mentioned: “In gentle of present circumstances and provided that some company have reached their checkout date however are unable to journey for causes past their management, we kindly requested to increase their keep till they can depart. The price of the prolonged keep shall be lined by DCT Abu Dhabi.”

Dubai has put related provisions in place. The Normal Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) additionally mentioned it might cowl the price of meals and lodging for folks stranded in airports.

5 days in the past14:01 Rebecca Robinson

Couple describe ‘mayhem’ as missile hits resort

A pair on their honeymoon in Dubai have described the “mayhem” as missiles have been noticed overhead from their resort room.

The nameless pair, who additionally introduced their three-year-old son alongside, mentioned they heard a “large bang” and obtained as distant from their resort as doable in case of additional strikes.

They informed LBC: “We arrived right here on Friday and that is meant to be our honeymoon. The boys have been taking part in soccer, it was only a regular day, then subsequent minute, we hear a bang we checked out one another and have been like, oh, that feels like a bomb.

“We went upstairs to get able to exit for meals, I am within the bathe, and subsequent minute, this large bang and I knew that we obtained hit. We have been simply in a panic. Let’s get out, as a result of smoke all over the place.

“Let’s simply get out the resort, run out, actually in a dressing robe into the seaside, seize my little boy and we simply needed to remain away so far as doable from the resort in case it will get hit once more. It [was] mayhem.

“Folks crying, I am attempting to calm my little boy down, the infant was crying, saying, I wish to go house. As we converse to you now, there’s missiles getting intercepted; it is simply continued all through the evening.”

5 days in the past13:08 Rebecca Robinson

Girl on vacation with youngsters feels ‘caught in limbo’

A girl from Grimsby at the moment on vacation in Dubai along with her youngsters says they really feel caught as they’re unable to get house.

Posting updates from her TikTok @sallijofficial, the mum has quite a few movies the place she describes the chaos, continuously interrupted by loud bangs within the background. The group is staying at a five-star resort within the Al Jaddaf locality.

Salli informed Grimsby Dwell: “Inside 24 hours of us getting right here, there have been explosions. Once we obtained the siren alarms on our telephones, the lifts did not work so we needed to run the flights of stairs to the basement.”

She mentioned they spent in the future “sat in limbo within the foyer” questioning what would occur subsequent. Salli mentioned they have been “damned in the event that they do, damned if they do not” as a result of missiles may strike anyplace, so she believed they weren’t essentially safer contained in the resort.

5 days in the past12:32 Rebecca Robinson

UAE and Italy maintain defence assembly

The UAE’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed a gathering between Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, the UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Guido Crosetto, the Italian Minister of Defence. 

It mentioned on X: “Through the assembly, the 2 sides mentioned the current Iranian assaults in opposition to the UAE, along with reviewing methods to strengthen bilateral navy cooperation and additional develop the defence partnership between the 2 nations, reflecting the depth of UAE–Italy relations and their shared dedication to safety and stability.”

5 days in the past12:17 Rebecca Robinson

Etihad flight headed to London from Abu Dhabi

The primary passenger flight simply took off from Abu Dhabi – an Etihad aircraft to London. 

It took off at 2.39pm native time and is because of land at 6.10pm GMT.

A spokesperson for British Airways mentioned: “We’re intently monitoring the state of affairs and have cancelled quite a few our flights to the Center East. Security is all the time our high precedence and we’d by no means function a flight until it was secure to take action.

“If you’re on account of fly between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai or Tel Aviv as much as and together with 15 March you may change your flight date freed from cost to journey on or earlier than 29 March.

“Prospects travelling as much as and together with 8 March may request a full refund. If you need to do that, please name our contact centres on 0800 727 800 within the UK or 020 3250 0145 the place a member of our group shall be joyful to help.

“You too can discover helpful info, together with particulars of your client rights, at ba.com/helpme. Thanks on your understanding and we stay up for welcoming you on board quickly.”

5 days in the past11:53 Rebecca Robinson

Amazon information centre in UAE bombed

An Amazon Internet Companies (AWS) information centre within the UAE was reportedly bombed by Iran this morning. 

ME-CENTRAL-1, the corporate’s most important information centre within the Center East, went absolutely offline earlier right this moment, with damages reported.

5 days in the past11:34 Rebecca Robinson

‘Unprecedented’ disruption to air journey

About half one million passengers use airports in Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi every day. UK-based aviation guide John Strickland mentioned the disruption was “fairly unprecedented”.

He informed the Press Affiliation: “The Gulf carriers at the moment are so elementary to a lot of worldwide aviation, not least east-west flows between Europe and Asia.

“I can’t recall a state of affairs – aside from the pandemic – the place we’ve had these Gulf hubs out of motion on this means earlier than. We’ve had different conflicts within the area, however not, I feel, actually within the scale of navy battle or scale of exercise that we now have now with the Gulf carriers.”

Mr Strickland mentioned “a whole bunch of hundreds of individuals” in Dubai or different Center Japanese hub airports “weren’t imagined to be there”.

Vicky Pattinson urged folks to not imagine every thing they learn concerning the strikes in Dubai, the place she is at the moment on vacation along with her husband Ercan Ramadan.

She mentioned: “We’re sorry that we have not been extra proactive on social media however we have been limiting our time spent on right here on account of a rising quantity of misinformation that feels counterproductive to staying calm.

“I am not an knowledgeable in geopolitical issues or worldwide affairs however the narrative that Dubai is being ‘bombed’ appears like a hyperbolic one.

“Presently what we have been suggested by way of authorities channels is that they are intercepting missiles competently and what’s subsequently inflicting harm and, tragically, hurt is falling particles.”

5 days in the past10:45 Rebecca Robinson

Iran drone strikes Ras Al Khaimah

A video being shared on social media purports to indicate Iranian drones raining down on Ras Al Khaimah within the UAE.

5 days in the past10:41 Rebecca Robinson

Full assertion from Emirates as flights suspended

Emirates has briefly suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up till 11am GMT tomorrow.

5 days in the past10:08 Rebecca Robinson

Over 100,00 Brits might have evacuating

Officers are understood to be engaged on plans for the potential evacuation of greater than 100,000 Britons from the Center East.

Overseas Secretary Yvette Cooper indicated that 102,000 British nationals have registered their presence within the area. She mentioned a complete of about 300,000 British residents are in Gulf nations focused by Iran.

Ms Cooper informed BBC Breakfast: “The newest determine I’ve from this morning is we now have 102,000 folks [who] have responded to our proposal to ask folks to register their presence so we all know the place they’re, notably in these Gulf nations which were focused so we all know the place they’re and in order that we will get them fast info.

“In lots of of those nations the airspace is at the moment closed due to the Iranian assaults. That is deeply nerve-racking clearly for folks as a result of we’re speaking about lots of people who’re holidaymakers, who have been transit passengers simply passing by way of or folks on enterprise visits to the area and who we wish to ensure that can get safely house.”

5 days in the past09:48 Rebecca Robinson

‘Loud bangs’ heard as ‘shrapnel’ falls from sky

A Scottish instructor dwelling in Dubai has informed how she heard “loud bangs” from suspected missile explosions.

Felicity Flanagan has been dwelling in Dubai within the United Arab Emirates since August.

She informed BBC Radio Scotland’s Breakfast programme: “My expertise first began on Saturday, round about noon. My buddies and I have been having a very nice time down on the seaside on the Palm once we heard two or three loud bangs.

“When that went off we had no thought what it was, so there was clearly uncertainty within the air and we didn’t know what to do. Moments later, we truly noticed what we believed to be shrapnel from the missile then fall into the water in entrance of us.”

5 days in the past09:18 Rebecca Robinson

Rio Ferdinand’s household ‘in very secure palms’ in Dubai

Kate Ferdinand has confirmed she and the household are secure in Dubai after relocating there final yr.

She mentioned: “Thanks for all of your messages and sorry for the silence, I have never needed to fret you all. I simply have not been capable of finding the phrases. We’re secure.

“The federal government are doing a tremendous job of preserving it that means and regardless of my nerves I really feel we’re in very secure palms. We hope for a calmer night tonight, final evening was very scary.

“Though Cree and Shae liked it as they could not imagine all of us obtained a sleepover within the basement. Thanks for your whole prayers, this entire expertise may be very eye opening and I’m praying for anybody affected. A number of like to everybody.”

Cricketer Jonny Bairstow has requested Sir Keir Starmer if he can get him and his household house from Dubai, the place they’re at the moment on vacation. 

The Prime Minister posted a video on X of him delivering a press release on Iran, to which Mr Bairstow replied, “Are you able to get us house???”

5 days in the past08:55 Rebecca Robinson

Newest Overseas Workplace journey recommendation

In an replace on March 28 that’s nonetheless in place as of March 2, the Overseas Workplace suggested in opposition to all however important journey to the UAE.

It additionally urged Brits within the nation to register their presence, saying: “Attributable to reported missile assaults, British nationals in UAE ought to instantly shelter in place.

“Stay indoors in a safe location, keep away from all journey and comply with directions from the native authorities.”

5 days in the past08:49 Rebecca Robinson

Emirates suspends all flights to Dubai

Emirates has confirmed that every one flights working by way of Dubai have been briefly suspended following the partial closure of UAE airspace.

The world’s largest airline has grounded all providers by way of the most important hub till 11am GMT on March 3. A spokesman for the airline mentioned: “Attributable to a number of regional airspace closures, Emirates has briefly suspended operations to and from Dubai.

“We’re actively monitoring the state of affairs and fascinating with related authorities. We apologise to clients affected by disruptions for any inconvenience precipitated, and we’re aiding them with rebooking, refunds, or various journey preparations. The protection and safety of our passengers and crew stay our highest precedence.”

Explosions have been heard overhead in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. A CNN photojournalist within the Qatari capital filmed what seemed to be missiles being intercepted within the skies, whereas in Dubai, members of the CNN editorial group reported listening to “two back-to-back blasts”.AFP reporters mentioned they heard a number of loud blasts within the Qatari capital of Doha.The CNN group in Abu Dhabi has additionally reported listening to a “large” explosion. 

5 days in the past02:52 Rachel VickersPrice

Motels in each Dubai and Abu Dhabi informed to not evict vacationers

Tourism boards in each Dubai and Abu Dhabi have now each directed lodges throughout the 2 cities to lengthen the keep of any company unable to journey because of the mass flight disruptions impacting the Center East. 

The transfer by the 2 cities will seemingly come as a welcome aid for lots of the 200,000-or-so Brits stranded within the Gulf area. 

Learn the total story right here. 

5 days in the past02:08 Rachel VickersPrice

No stranded company to be evicted from lodges, Dubai authorities order

Motels throughout Dubai have been suggested by the UAE’s Division of Economic system and Tourism (DET) that every one obligatory assist should be prolonged to vacationers impacted by mass flight cancellations or delays because of the Iran disaster. 

A DET e-mail directive was despatched to tourism operators throughout Dubai, as seen by the Khaleej Occasions, stating that: “no company are evicted beneath these circumstances”.

5 days in the past01:45 Rachel VickersPrice

UK navy base hit by suspected drone strike

A suspected drone strike has hit a UK navy base in Cyprus, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed.

The strike hit the RAF Akrotiri base at midnight native time, an MoD spokesperson mentioned. 

The replace comes shortly after a “safety menace” was introduced on the Cyprus bases, with air sirens have reportedly heard on the base as fighter jets have been seen scrambling.

Learn extra on the RAF Cyprus state of affairs right here.

5 days in the past23:02 James Knuckey

RAF planes depart Cyprus base amid unconfirmed explosion studies

At the very least two RAF plane have lately taken off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, flight monitoring information exhibits, amid unconfirmed studies of explosions being heard on the base.

A Storm and a Voyager refuelling tanker have each taken off from the airbase.

One other Storm, believed to be from RAF Akrotiri, can be within the skies.

Native media studies a “safety menace” has been declared at British bases in Cyprus. 

Cyprus Mail studies that personnel have been instructed to “return to your properties and keep inside till additional discover” and informed to “transfer away from home windows and take cowl behind or beneath substantial, strong furnishings”.

The Categorical has not independently verified these claims and the Ministry of Defence has been contacted for remark. 

5 days in the past22:44 James Knuckey

'Safety menace' at UK bases in Cyprus – studies

A “safety menace” has been declared at British bases in Cyprus, native media studies. 

Cyprus Mail studies that personnel have been instructed to “return to your properties and keep inside till additional discover” and informed to “transfer away from home windows and take cowl behind or beneath substantial, strong furnishings”.

Studies counsel explosions have been heard close to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, with alarms heard on the base. 

These claims haven’t been independently verified by the Categorical and the Ministry of Defence has been contacted for remark.

High diplomats from six Gulf states have known as on Iran to right away halt its assaults on their territories.

The international ministers of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain mentioned the strikes violated their sovereignty and threatened to undermine regional safety and stability.

The senior diplomats held an emergency digital assembly on Sunday.

It comes amid continued Iranian assaults on US bases and different civilian infrastructure, together with airports, within the area.

The ministers condemned the assaults and mentioned they’ve “their authorized proper to reply and the correct to self-defence” beneath worldwide legal guidelines.

5 days in the past22:11 James Knuckey

Trump calls on Iranians to 'take again your nation'

We are able to deliver you extra particulars from Donald Trump’s new handle shared on his Fact Social Platform. 

He once more urged the Iranian public to stand up and overthrow the regime.

The US President mentioned: “I name upon all Iranian patriots who yearn for freedom to grab this second, to be courageous.

“Be daring, be heroic, and take again your nation. America is with you.”

Mr Trump additionally defended the joint US-Israeli motion as “proper” and “obligatory” to cease a “bloodthirsty terrorist regime, armed with nuclear weapons”.

Tehran has repeatedly insisted its nuclear programme is peaceable.

5 days in the past22:06 James Knuckey

Trump claims strikes in opposition to Iran 'certainly one of most overwhelming offensives ever'

Donald Trump has described US strikes on Iran as “some of the complicated, most overwhelming navy offensives the world has ever seen”.

The US President was talking in a video shared on his Fact Social platform.

He mentioned fight operations in opposition to Iran are “in full-force”.

“They are going to proceed till all of our goals are achieved. We now have very robust goals,” he mentioned.

The President did not state precisely what these goals are.

Nevertheless, he claimed an Iranian regime with long-range missiles and nuclear weapons “could be a dire menace” to each American and that the Iranian leaders had “waged conflict in opposition to civilisation itself.”

Donald Trump has advised the assaults on Iran may final for round 4 weeks. 

Talking to the Every day Mail, he mentioned: “We figured will probably be 4 weeks or so.

“It’s all the time been a few four-week course of, so, as robust as it’s — it’s a giant nation — it’ll take 4 weeks — or much less.”

Donald Trump introduced the navy motion on Saturday morning from Mar-a-Lago (Picture: Getty) 5 days in the past21:53 James Knuckey

Starmer accuses Iran of getting a 'scorched earth technique'

Sir Keir Starmer has accused Iran of “pursuing a scorched earth technique”.

The Prime Minister made the feedback as he defended the UK’s resolution to not be part of US and Israeli offensive motion on Iran.

Sir Keir mentioned “all of us bear in mind the errors of Iraq” and that “we now have realized these classes”.

In a video handle shared on social media, he mentioned: “We weren’t concerned within the preliminary strikes on Iran, and we won’t be part of offensive motion now.

“However Iran is pursuing a scorched earth technique.

“So we’re supporting the collective self-defence of our allies and our folks within the area as a result of that’s our responsibility to the British folks.

“It’s one of the simplest ways to get rid of the pressing menace and forestall the state of affairs spiralling additional.

“That is the British authorities defending British pursuits and British lives.”

He mentioned the UK will proceed with defensive actions within the area and added British and Ukraine counter-drone specialists will work collectively to”assist our Gulf companions shoot down Iranian drones attacking them”.

Injury to constructing in Bahrain capital from an Iranian kamikaze drone assault (Picture: Getty) 5 days in the past21:43 James Knuckey

UK publishes authorized recommendation of bases resolution

The UK has printed a abstract of the authorized recommendation supporting its resolution to permit the US to make use of British bases to strike some targets in Iran.

The Authorities beforehand reportedly refused American requests to make use of UK bases for operations in opposition to the nation.

The abstract mentioned Iran’s “reckless and ongoing indiscriminate assaults” demanded “a united response to revive peace and safety”.

It mentioned the UK was “defending itself and its place within the area”, and “appearing within the collective self-defence of regional allies who’ve requested assist”.

The abstract added: “The UK’s actions and associated assist to its allies is solely targeted on ending the specter of air and missile assaults in opposition to regional allies unlawfully attacked by Iran and who haven’t been concerned in hostilities from the outset.

“It doesn’t sign the UK having any wider involvement within the broader ongoing battle between the US, Israel and Iran.

“The UK stays of the view {that a} negotiated answer ought to be supported, and that additional escalation right into a wider regional battle ought to be averted.

“The Authorities will notify the United Nations Safety Council of related actions taken beneath Article 51 of the United Nations Constitution.”

5 days in the past21:36 James Knuckey

UK gained't be part of US and Israel in Iran strikes – Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has mentioned the UK “won’t be part of [US-Israeli] offensive motion now” however is “supporting the collective self-defence of our allies and our folks within the area”.

It comes after a joint assertion with the leaders of France and Germany by which they mentioned the nations will “take steps” to defend nationwide pursuits within the area.

They added: “Probably by way of enabling obligatory and proportionate defensive motion to destroy Iran’s functionality to fireplace missiles and drones at their supply.”

This was interpreted by many to be a suggestion the UK may launch doubtlessly launch assaults on Iran, nevertheless the Prime Minister’s newest feedback counsel in any other case. 

In a video shared on social media, Sir Keir confirmed the UK has agreed to a US request to make use of British bases to assault Iranian missile websites.

The Authorities beforehand refused American requests to make use of UK bases for operations in opposition to the nation, in keeping with studies.

Sir Keir mentioned he had granted the request “to forestall Iran firing missiles throughout the area, killing harmless civilians, placing British lives in danger, and hitting nations that haven’t been concerned”.

The US will use the bases for the “particular and restricted defensive objective” of hitting missile launch websites or storage depots in Iran, he added.

Sir Keir mentioned Britain’s allies within the Gulf had “requested us to do extra to defend them”, and accused Iran of placing British lives in danger throughout the area.

Britain has to this point not been concerned within the US-Israeli navy motion, however has shot down two Iranian drones heading in the direction of Iraq and Qatar. 

Sir Keir Starmer (Picture: Getty) 5 days in the past21:24 James Knuckey

Starmer says allies 'requested UK to do extra to defend them'

Sir Keir Starmer has simply confirmed the US will now have the ability to use UK navy bases to hold out strikes on Iranian missile services. 

The PM mentioned allies within the area have requested the UK to “do extra to defend them” as Iran continues retaliatory motion.

Nevertheless, Sir Keir harassed the UK won’t be becoming a member of the US and Israel in strikes on Iran.

In a video posted on social media, he mentioned: “Our companions within the Gulf have requested us to do extra to defend them, and it’s my responsibility to guard British lives.

“We now have British jets within the air as a part of coordinated defensive operations which have already efficiently intercepted Iranian strikes.

“However the one method to cease the menace is to destroy the missiles at supply –of their storage depots or the launchers that are used to fireplace the missiles.

“The US has requested permission to make use of British bases for that particular and restricted defensive objective.

“We now have taken the choice to just accept this request – to forestall Iran firing missiles throughout the area, killing harmless civilians, placing British lives in danger and hitting nations that haven’t been concerned.”

5 days in the past21:18 James Knuckey

Breaking: UK provides permission for US to make use of bases

Sir Keir Starmer has introduced the UK has given permission for the US to make use of British bases to assault Iranian missile websites. 

Extra to comply with. 

Loud booms and explosions have rocked Jerusalem this night as one other batch of Iranian missiles tried landfall.

Shelters have been full and a few Jerusalem residents concurred that the booms have been the loudest they’d heard because the begin of the conflict.

It was not instantly clear whether or not the booms have been the sounds of missiles touchdown or of interceptions.

5 days in the past21:02 James Knuckey

UK suggests it may assault Iran

The UK has advised it may launch assaults on Iran to assist cease retaliatory motion from Tehran.

Britain, France and Germay have mentioned they’re able to work with the US and companions to assist halt the Iranian assaults.

In a joint assertion, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz mentioned this might embrace “obligatory and proportionate defensive motion to destroy Iran’s functionality to fireplace missiles and drones at their supply”.

The three leaders mentioned they’re “appalled” by Iran’s “reckless” strikes on their allies, that are threatening their service members and residents within the area.

The assertion mentioned: “We are going to take steps to defend our pursuits and people of our allies within the area, doubtlessly by way of enabling obligatory and proportionate defensive motion to destroy Iran’s functionality to fireplace missiles and drones at their supply.

“We now have agreed to work along with the US and allies within the area on this matter.”

Additional particulars weren’t offered.

The UK has solely carried out defensive motion to this point, downing two Iranian drones believed to be focusing on Iraq and Qatar.

6 days in the past20:52 James Knuckey

Sounds heard throughout Dubai are interceptions, authorities say

Sounds heard throughout Dubai within the United Arab Emirates are from interceptions by air defences, authorities have mentioned.

The Dubai Media Workplace mentioned: “Authorities have confirmed that sounds heard in numerous areas of Dubai are the results of air defence interception operations.

“Related groups proceed to observe the state of affairs and take all obligatory measures to make sure public security. The general public is urged to rely solely on official sources for info.”

A number of Iranian drones and missiles have been intercepted round Dubai since Saturday.

Two well-known lodges within the metropolis have been earlier struck by falling particles following interceptions.

Donald Trump has mentioned “we count on casualties with one thing like this” after the US navy confirmed three service members had been killed throughout operations in opposition to Iran.

Central Command mentioned 5 personnel have been “critically wounded”, whereas others had sustained minor accidents however have been returning to responsibility.

The deaths are the primary recognized American fatalities because the US and Israel launched assaults in opposition to Iran on Saturday.

Mr Trump informed NBC Information: “We now have three [deaths], however we count on casualties – however in the long run it’s going to be a terrific deal for the world.”

When requested about what outcomes he hopes the navy motion may deliver, the President mentioned: “There are numerous outcomes which can be good.

“Primary is decapitating [Iranian leadership], eliminating their entire group of killers and thugs. And there are lots of, many outcomes. We may do the quick model or the longer model.”

President Donald Trump (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past20:36 James Knuckey

US navy claims to have struck over 1,000 Iranian targets

The US navy says it has struck greater than 1,000 targets in Iran in the course of the first 24 hours of fight operations.

America and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran on Saturday morning, prompting retaliatory assaults from Tehran.

US Central Command, which is accountable for operations within the Center East area, has launched a reality sheet of its marketing campaign to this point.

It particulars the property it has deployed and the “kind of targets” it has claimed to have hit.

This contains command and management centres, the joint headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, ballistic missile websites and Iranian warships and submarines.

On Fact Social earlier, Donald Trump mentioned 9 Iranian navy warships had been “destroyed” and sunk, including: “We’re going after the remaining. They are going to quickly be floating on the backside of the ocean, additionally!”

The American President has informed CNBC that navy motion in opposition to Iran is “forward of schedule”.

The US has codenamed its assaults in opposition to Iran as ‘Operation Epic Fury’.

6 days in the past20:14 Jennifer Pinto

Oil costs set to surge subsequent week

The value of oil is anticipated to soar on Monday. International oil markets face turmoil because the US-Israel battle with Iran escalates and the essential Strait of Hormuz is successfully closed.

The strait, by way of which 20% of the world’s oil and $500bn in vitality commerce passes yearly, has halted shipments after Iranian Revolutionary Guards reportedly warned vessels to remain away.

OPEC+ pledged to extend manufacturing however US crude remains to be anticipated to leap 11% to over $74 a barrel, doubtlessly reaching $80 if provide disruption continues, The Guardian reported. The surge is more likely to push petrol costs increased within the UK, compounded by the upcoming reversal of a gas responsibility minimize. 

6 days in the past19:48 James Knuckey

US operations in Iran 'forward of schedule'

Donald Trump has claimed US navy operations in Iran are “forward of schedule”.

Joint US-Israeli strikes on Saturday killed Iran’s Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran has continued to launch mass retaliation assaults on targets throughout the Center East, with senior officers vowing to take revenge.

Mr Trump informed CNBC that US motion is “transferring alongside very, very effectively”.

He mentioned: “It’s a really violent regime, some of the violent regimes in historical past.

“We’re doing our job not only for us however for the world. And every thing is forward of schedule.”

The US President earlier mentioned 9 Iranian navy warships had been “destroyed” and sunk.

Writing on Fact Social, he addded: “We’re going after the remaining. They are going to quickly be floating on the backside of the ocean, additionally!”

Donald Trump (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past19:40 James Knuckey

France to extend navy pressure in area amid tensions

Emmanuel Macron says the assaults throughout the Center East has prompted France to bolster its navy assist within the area.

The French President mentioned Paris additionally goals to bolster its defence assist for its allies within the Center East.

Mr Macron didn’t present any additional particulars, the Related Press information company reported.

It comes after a drone hit a hangar at a French naval base within the UAE on Sunday.

Mr Macron mentioned the incident has proven France must ”have the ability to adapt our posture to the evolution of the previous couple of hours”.

France has quite a few navy bases throughout the Gulf.

Chairing an emergency defence assembly in Paris, Mr Macron mentioned high safety officers would focus on the dangers the battle creates for France, and its financial penalties. 

6 days in the past19:16 James Knuckey

Israel plans to step up assaults as 100 fighter jets struck targets in Tehran

The Israeli navy says it’s rising its assaults on Iranian authorities targets in Tehran.

Spokesperson Brigadier Normal Effie Defrin mentioned at a briefing that 100 fighter jets concurrently struck authorities targets within the Iranian capital on Sunday.

The targets included infrastructure belonging to the Iranian air pressure, its missile command and inner safety pressure, he mentioned.

“Our message to the Iranian regime is obvious,” he mentioned. “Nobody is immune.”

Iraqi safety forces have fired teargas at dozens of protesters supporting Iran who’re attempting to enter the heavily-fortified Inexperienced Zone in Baghdad the place the US Embassy is positioned.

Protesters in Iraq earlier marched to mourn the loss of life of Iran Supreme Chief Ali Khamenei, killed Saturday in a collection of US. and Israeli airstrikes over the Islamic Republic.

The US Embassy in Iraq is among the largest globally.

Iran-backed Iraqi militias have claimed duty for assaults on US bases within the nation in solidarity with Tehran.

The Iraqi authorities for years has tried to keep up a fragile steadiness having shut ties to each Washington and neighboring Tehran.

6 days in the past17:52 James Knuckey

RAF fighter jet downs Iranian drone

A Royal Air Power fighter jet has downed an Iranian drone.

A Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson mentioned the UAV was travelling in the direction of Qatari airspace.

RAF jets have been flying defensive missions within the area.

That is the primary report of a UK plane taking pictures down a missile or drone following the escalation in tensions after large US-Israel strikes on Iran which prompted retaliatory assaults from Tehran.

It comes after a British counter-drone unit in Iraq destroyed an Iranian drone that was heading in the direction of a coalition base housing UK service personnel. An MoD spokesperson mentioned: “On 1 March 2026, a Royal Air Power Storm working from Qatar as a part of the joint UK–Qatar Storm Squadron, efficiently took out an Iranian drone heading in the direction of Qatari territory.“The Storm jet was conducting a defensive air patrol and used an air‑to‑air missile to shoot down the drone, making certain the safety of Qatar’s airspace and British pursuits within the area.”Our Armed Forces are taking part in a significant position to guard our folks, our pursuits and our Allies.”

6 days in the past17:40 James Knuckey

UK officers engaged on evacuation plan for Brits in Center East

The UK has mounted an unprecedented operation to assist a whole bunch of hundreds of British nationals within the Gulf as Iranian missile strikes proceed to rock the area.

Officers on the Overseas Workplace are understood to be engaged on plans for potential evacuation routes ought to airspace within the Gulf stay closed.

However British nationals are at the moment being suggested to remain the place they’re and comply with the directions of native authorities and monitor the Overseas Workplace’s journey recommendation, which officers count on to vary quickly.

These in Bahrain, Israel, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE have been urged to register their presence with the Overseas Workplace on-line.

Donald Trump has introduced on social media that 9 Iranian navy warships have been “destroyed” and sunk.

He claimed a number of the ships are “comparatively giant and essential”.

The US President added mentioned that the remainder of the Iranian navy fleet “will quickly be floating on the backside of the ocean, additionally!”

Mr Trump mentioned that in a separate assault, Iran’s naval headquarters was “largely destroyed”.

6 days in the past17:32 James Knuckey

US stealth bombers strike Iranian missile services with large bombs

B-2 stealth bombers have struck Iran’s ballistic missile services with 2,000-pound bombs, the US navy has introduced/

Ballistic missiles have been one of many considerations Donald Trump had raised within the lead as much as the assaults on Iran.

He has claimed that Iran has been constructing ballistic missiles that would attain the US homeland.

Iran hasn’t acknowledged that it’s constructing or looking for to construct intercontinental ballistic missiles.

The US Protection Intelligence Company, nevertheless, mentioned in an unclassified report final yr that Iran may develop a militarily viable intercontinental ballistic missile by 2035 “ought to Tehran resolve to pursue the potential”.

6 days in the past17:21 James Knuckey

US tracked actions of Supreme chief 'for months'

The CIA has spent months monitoring the actions of senior Iranian leaders, together with Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it has emerged.

This was revealead by an individual aware of the operation talking on situation of anonymity. 

The intelligence was shared with Israeli officers, and the timing of this weekend’s strikes was adjusted partly due to that info, the individual mentioned, in keeping with the Related Press information company.

6 days in the past16:57 James Knuckey

Trump says he’ll converse to Iran's new leaders

Donald Trump has mentioned Iran’s new management desires to talk to him.

The US President mentioned he has agreed to carry talks with Tehran’s new senior officers, lower than 24 hours after it was confirmed Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed.

Talking to The Atlantic, Mr Trump confirmed he plans to talk to the brand new management, including: “They need to have completed it sooner.”

In a phone-call from Mar-a-Lago, Mr Trump mentioned: “They wish to speak, and I’ve agreed to speak, so I shall be speaking to them.

“They need to have completed it sooner. They need to have given what was very sensible and simple to do sooner. They waited too lengthy.”

Donald Trump observes US operations in opposition to Iran from Mar-a-Lago (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past16:46 James Knuckey

Russia and China 'condemn large US-Israel assaults'

High diplomats from Russia and China slammed Israeli and US strikes on Iran as a gross violation of worldwide legislation.

Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi “condemned the large navy strikes by the US and Israel on Iranian territory, carried out regardless of Tehran’s openness to dialogue,” in keeping with the Russian Overseas Ministry.

The ministers mentioned they might coordinate actions on the UN Safety Council, the Worldwide Atomic Power Company and different our bodies. They didn’t specify steps that Moscow and Beijing plan to take.

6 days in the past16:21 James Knuckey

Iran's exiled crown prince claims he's taking cost of energy transition

The exiled son of Iran’s final shah overthrown in the course of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, claims he’s taking cost of the transition to a brand new authorities.

Reza Pahlavi mentioned now’s the time for a “very robust, secure transition”.

Talking to Fox Information, he mentioned: “I’ve the assist of thousands and thousands of Iranian folks. I’ve the folks contained in the nation which can be becoming a member of … the navy will aspect with us.

“We now have a plan of motion and a transition plan.”

He mentioned this course of would finally result in “a democratic final result” which is able to let Iranians select their authorities.

Mr Pahlavi mentioned he expects a transitional interval “that ought to be longer than a few years on the most”.

“However what’s important is the primary 100 days,” he added.

Brits within the metropolis of Duqm, Oman, have been informed to “instantly shelter in place”.

The Overseas, Commonwealth and Improvement Workplace added: “Any British nationals at the moment visiting Salalah, or inside 100km, ought to look to depart as quickly as doable if business means enable.

“Stay indoors in a safe location, keep away from all journey and comply with directions from the native authorities.”

Duqm is a port metropolis on Oman’s east coast.

6 days in the past15:53 James Knuckey

'No change' in Iran's navy, claims Tehran's international minister

Iran’s Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi says that regardless of the assaults on his nation, “nothing has modified in our … navy functionality”.

He tells ABC’s “This Week” that in only some hours after Iran was struck, Tehran retaliated in opposition to Israeli targets and American bases “and we now have continued to take action”.

He added: “So, our navy is in place. They’re succesful sufficient to defend our nation.”

Requested whether or not a diplomatic cope with the Trump administration was nonetheless doable, he mentioned: “We negotiated with the USA twice prior to now 12 months. And in each circumstances, they attacked us in the midst of negotiation. And that has develop into a really bitter expertise for us.”

He mentioned “a deal was at our attain, and we left Geneva fortunately with the understanding that we will attain a deal subsequent time we meet”.

6 days in the past15:22 James Knuckey

US denies plane service has been hit by Iranian missiles

The US navy has denied claims from Tehran that Iranian missiles have struck the usAbraham Lincoln plane service. 

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly claimed to have hit the warship with 4 ballistic missiles.

However the US Central Command mentioned this was a “lie”.

It added: “The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come shut. The Lincoln continues to launch plane in assist of CENTCOM’s relentless marketing campaign to defend the American folks by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime.”

Full story right here.

The American navy says it has hit an Iranian warship at a port on the Gulf of Oman.

Central Command mentioned in a press release on X that US forces attacked an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette.

The assertion mentioned “the ship is at the moment sinking to the underside of the Gulf of Oman” on the southern port of Chahbahar.

There was no quick remark from Iran.

6 days in the past15:06 James Knuckey

US navy assertion as 'three troops killed'

The US navy’s Central Command has confirmed three of its personnel have been killed.

5 have additionally “critically wounded” and others have sustained “minor shrapnel accidents and concussions”.

It mentioned in a press release on X: “As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in motion and 5 are critically wounded as a part of Operation Epic Fury.

“A number of others sustained minor shrapnel accidents and concussions — and are within the strategy of being returned to responsibility. Main fight operations proceed and our response effort is ongoing.

“The state of affairs is fluid, so out of respect for the households, we’ll withhold extra info, together with the identities of our fallen warriors, till 24 hours after subsequent of kin have been notified.”

6 days in the past15:03 James Knuckey

Three US troops killed

The US navy has introduced three service members have been killed and 5 critically wounded within the Iran operation.

Central Command made the announcement on social media Sunday with out offering extra info.

6 days in the past14:40 Kris Boratyn

Iran says new supreme chief might be chosen inside days

Iranian Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi says the nation could choose a brand new supreme chief “in a day or two” following the loss of life of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Talking to Al Jazeera, he mentioned the interim management introduced in Tehran will oversee affairs till the Meeting of Consultants chooses a successor.

Araghchi additionally defended Iran’s ongoing missile and drone strikes, calling them “an act of self-defence and retaliation to the American aggression in opposition to us”.

6 days in the past14:21 Kris Boratyn

Iran claims it has fired 4 ballistic missiles at US plane service

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has launched 4 ballistic missiles at the usAbraham Lincoln, in keeping with state media studies. The US has not but responded to the declare.

The Abraham Lincoln is a Nimitz-class plane service geared up with F-35 stealth jets and supported by destroyers armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles. It’s sometimes accompanied by a nuclear-powered submarine carrying the identical weapons.

6 days in the past14:09 Kris Boratyn

Paramedic describes 'extreme accidents' and rescue efforts at Beit Shemesh

A paramedic from Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency service has described the scene in Beit Shemesh after the Iranian missile strike, telling the BBC he and his group arrived to “fireplace and smoke” as rockets have been nonetheless flying overhead.

Ori Lazarovich, who’s working on the website, mentioned medics instantly started pulling folks from the rubble. “We arrived on the scene with dozens of medics and we began extracting folks of the rubble and treating casualties,” he mentioned.

He added that a number of buildings have been “utterly demolished”, and confirmed that some victims have been pronounced useless on the scene.

“We noticed very extreme accidents, crush accidents, smoke inhalation and extreme burns,” he mentioned, as emergency crews proceed looking the realm.

Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence says its air pressure has intercepted 97 ballistic missiles and 283 drones since Iran started placing targets throughout the area, in keeping with the Kuwait Information Company.

The nation’s well being ministry says one individual has been killed and 32 others injured “amid ongoing regional developments”.

6 days in the past13:53 Kris Boratyn

Three useless and 58 injured in UAE

At the very least three folks have been killed and 58 wounded within the United Arab Emirates since Iran started launching missiles and drones throughout the Gulf, the nation’s Defence Ministry has confirmed.

Officers say the UAE detected 165 ballistic missiles, destroying 152, and intercepted two cruise missiles.

The ministry additionally reported that 541 Iranian drones have been detected, with 506 shot down. The victims embrace residents of Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.

6 days in the past13:49 Kris Boratyn

Loss of life toll in Beit Shemesh rises to 9, ambulance service says

The variety of folks killed within the missile strike on Beit Shemesh has risen to 9, in keeping with Israel’s Magen David Adom ambulance service.

Emergency groups say dozens of others stay injured after the Iranian ballistic missile hit the city earlier right this moment. Search crews and medical workers are nonetheless working on the scene.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a televised assertion, because the nation responds to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In his remarks, Pezeshkian mentioned Iran would proceed to comply with the trail set by the late supreme chief. He informed viewers the nation’s armed forces would “proceed to strike onerous” and would hold focusing on what he described as enemy navy bases.

He added that Khamenei’s loss of life was “the fruits of years of sacrifice”.

6 days in the past13:30 Kris Boratyn

Eight killed after Iranian strike on Beit Shemesh, officers say

The loss of life toll from the Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh has risen to eight, in keeping with Israel’s nationwide ambulance service. The replace comes shortly after officers confirmed six fatalities within the city, round 30km west of Jerusalem.

Emergency groups say they’re nonetheless treating the wounded on the scene. A complete of 28 folks have been taken to hospital, together with two in critical situation, two in reasonable situation and 24 with delicate accidents.

6 days in the past13:00 Kris Boratyn

All it’s essential know at 1pm

The Center East stays on excessive alert after Iran launched waves of missiles and drones at Israel and US-linked websites throughout the area, following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike. Right here is the newest:

Iran has fired greater than 25 waves of missiles and drones at targets in Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait and Iraq, in keeping with Western officers. A number of civilian areas have been hit, and each side report casualties.

Israel says it has struck websites “within the coronary heart of Tehran”, with giant explosions seen throughout the capital. Iranian state media says Tehran has suffered greater than 60 assaults in 24 hours.

Heavy harm has been reported in elements of Israel. A missile strike in Beit Shemesh killed at the very least 4 folks and injured about 20 others. There are additionally unconfirmed studies of a collapsed construction close to Jerusalem.

Throughout the Gulf, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have confronted repeated explosions. Dubai Airport has suspended all flights, and workers have been injured by falling particles. Widespread cancellations proceed throughout the area.

British forces have shot down Iranian drones threatening UK bases, and the Overseas Workplace is advising in opposition to all however important journey to a number of Gulf states. UK nationals are being informed to shelter in place.

Russia has condemned the US-Israel strike that killed Khamenei, warning of the chance of a wider disaster. President Vladimir Putin has despatched a proper letter of condolence to Iran.

Air-raid sirens proceed to sound throughout Israel as interceptions happen. In Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, authorities report common missile exercise and have warned residents to remain indoors.

6 days in the past12:56 Kris Boratyn

At the very least 4 killed in Israel after Iranian missile strike

At the very least 4 folks have been killed in Israel’s Beit Shemesh following an Iranian ballistic missile strike, emergency service Magen David Adom says.

Round 20 others have been injured within the assault on town, which lies about 30km west of Jerusalem.

6 days in the past12:47 Kris Boratyn

Israelis depart their autos and take cowl as air raid siren sound

Sirens have sounded throughout Israel on Sunday with folks pressured to depart their autos and take cowl.

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Images present Iranian missiles being intercepted over Jerusalem

A number of Iranian missiles have been intercepted in Jerusalem in a single day.

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Lufthansa has prolonged its suspension of flights to a number of Center Japanese cities. The airline says providers to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, Erbil, Dammam and Tehran will now be cancelled till March 8.

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Extra images of explosions in Tehran

There have been quite a few explosions in Tehran all through the day as US-Israeli air strikes proceed.

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Extra explosions heard in Dubai

New bangs have been heard throughout elements of Dubai, in keeping with residents within the United Arab Emirates.

The town has been the goal of a number of Iranian missile and drone assaults within the final 24 hours.

There are preliminary and unconfirmed studies on social media of a direct hit on a construction within the Jerusalem space in the course of the newest wave of Iranian missile fireplace.

Early info suggests a number of folks could also be injured and trapped beneath the collapsed constructing.

6 days in the past12:11 Kris Boratyn

Ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ close to Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO studies

A ship crusing close to the Strait of Hormuz has been hit by an “unknown projectile,” the UK Maritime Commerce Organisation (UKMTO) says.

The vessel, positioned north of Oman and east of the strait, was struck above the waterline. Preliminary studies advised a hearth within the engine room, however officers now say the blaze has been introduced beneath management.

The incident is the second reported by UKMTO right this moment, following an earlier alert about an occasion off Oman’s Kumzar.

6 days in the past12:09 Kris Boratyn

Israel says it struck two fighter jets at Iran’s Tabriz airport

The Israeli navy claims its air pressure has hit two Iranian fighter jets – an F-5 and an F-4 – at Tabriz airport in western Iran. The military says the jets have been making ready to take off “a short time in the past” when the strike was carried out.

In a press release, Israel mentioned the operation was meant to disrupt Iran’s air pressure exercise and “additional develop the degradation of the regime’s aerial defence”.

6 days in the past12:06 Kris Boratyn

UK warns in opposition to all however important journey to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and UA

The UK Overseas Workplace has issued new journey recommendation urging British nationals to keep away from all however important journey to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE.

In a press release on X, the federal government informed these already within the nations to shelter in place and register their presence with authorities.

6 days in the past12:05 Kris Boratyn

Cyprus denies studies that missiles have been launched towards the island

Cyprus authorities spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis has rejected claims that missiles have been fired within the nation’s path.

He mentioned: “There isn’t any indication that there was a menace to the nation.”

He added that authorities are monitoring the state of affairs intently. His feedback come after UK defence sources earlier advised two Iranian missiles had been launched towards Cyprus, the place British navy bases are positioned.

6 days in the past11:33 Kris Boratyn

US embassy urges Individuals in Bahrain to depart lodges amid assault fears

The US embassy in Bahrain is advising Americans to depart lodges in Manama after considerations that lodging websites might be focused in additional Iranian strikes. The warning follows an assault on the Crowne Plaza Lodge. 

The embassy mentioned US authorities personnel have been relocated as a precaution and urged all US nationals to keep away from lodges within the capital, stay alert and comply with official steerage because the state of affairs continues to unfold.

Airways are persevering with to cancel and divert flights after the US-Israel strike on Iran triggered widespread retaliatory assaults and airspace closures throughout the area. All flights from Dubai Worldwide Airport and Dubai Al Maktoum Airport stay suspended till additional discover.

Emirates says it has halted all operations from Dubai till at the very least 3pm native time on Monday, whereas Etihad has suspended departures from Abu Dhabi till 2am on Monday. Officers confirmed that 4 airport workers at Dubai Worldwide have been injured throughout an incident in a single day linked to falling particles.

British Airways has cancelled flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain till Wednesday and warns that providers to Abu Dhabi, Amman, Doha and Dubai could also be disrupted. Virgin Atlantic has additionally cancelled flights between London and Dubai and between London and Riyadh for Sunday and Monday.

Singapore Airways, Air India and a number of other different carriers have adjusted schedules.

(Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past11:27 Kris Boratyn

Bahrain confirms Manama resort broken in strike

Bahrain’s Inside Ministry says the Crowne Plaza Lodge in Manama has been broken in an assault linked to ongoing Iranian missile exercise.

The ministry mentioned the strike precipitated materials harm however no accidents. It comes a day after Bahrain reported {that a} missile had focused the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters, damaging three buildings within the capital.

Crowne Plaza Lodge has been broken (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past11:23 Kris Boratyn

UK points warning over ‘vital navy exercise’ close to Strait of Hormuz

The UK Maritime Commerce Operations (UKMTO) has warned transport operators about “vital navy exercise” throughout the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.

In its newest advisory, the UKMTO mentioned the safety state of affairs stays extremely risky, with the chance of miscalculation at sea rising as extra navy models function within the space.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey says Iran is now “lashing out in an more and more indiscriminate and widespread means” following the loss of life of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Talking to Sky Information, he mentioned “few folks will mourn” the Iranian chief and accused the regime of murdering its personal residents and exporting terror overseas.

Healey warned that Iran’s ongoing strikes threat hitting extra than simply navy websites, including that civilian areas, together with airports and lodges in Kuwait, Dubai and Bahrain, are already being focused.

6 days in the past11:11 Kris Boratyn

Putin points letter of condolence to Iran after Khamenei’s loss of life

Russian President Vladimir Putin has despatched a proper letter to Iran’s interim chief Masoud Pezeshkian following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Within the message, launched by the Kremlin, Putin supplied “deepest condolences” and condemned the US-Israeli strike as a violation of worldwide legislation.

He praised Khamenei as an “excellent statesman” and mentioned Russia would proceed supporting Iran throughout what he known as a time of “nationwide tragedy”.

You’ll be able to learn Putin’s letter in full right here.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past11:09 Kris Boratyn

Tehran struck 60 instances in 24 hours, studies say

Iran’s state-run IRNA information company says Tehran has been hit by 60 separate assaults within the final 24 hours, leaving 57 folks useless, in keeping with the Tehran Province Purple Crescent Society.

6 days in the past11:05 Kris Boratyn

Iran has launched greater than 25 waves of missiles and drones, Western official says

A Western official says Iran has launched greater than 25 separate waves of missiles and drones at targets throughout the Center East, following its declare earlier that it had struck 27 US navy websites. The assaults have been directed at areas in Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait and Iraq, triggering a large defensive response from nations throughout the area.

British forces are amongst these mobilising to guard their bases. The UK has already shot down at the very least one Iranian drone, however continues to emphasize it’s not participating in offensive operations with the US and Israel. Defence Secretary John Healey mentioned British personnel at a US Navy base in Bahrain have been inside 200 metres of an Iranian missile and drone strike.

He additionally confirmed that two missiles have been fired towards Cyprus, the place the UK has an air base, though it’s not believed the island was intentionally focused.

There aren’t any studies of British navy casualties at this stage.

6 days in the past10:42 Kris Boratyn

Flags lowered in Iran as nation enters mourning

Iran has lowered flags throughout authorities buildings because the nation begins an official mourning interval following the loss of life of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The federal government has already introduced a 40-day mourning interval and a seven-day nationwide vacation.

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IDF says two Israelis killed in Iran’s retaliatory strikes

IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin says two Israelis have been killed throughout Iran’s wave of missile and drone assaults. In a briefing, he warned that though Israel’s air-defence methods are working on a big scale, “it is nonetheless not foolproof,” and urged the general public to comply with security directions and take shelter at any time when alerts sound.

Defrin mentioned Israel has “severely broken” elements of Iran’s defence community and is continuous to coordinate intently with the US navy. “We’ll proceed with that marketing campaign till we handle to attain all of the targets we now have set for ourselves,” he added.

Iran has appointed cleric Alireza Arafi, a member of the Guardian Council, to the nation’s short-term Management Council. The council is accountable for finishing up the duties of the supreme chief till the Meeting of Consultants selects a everlasting successor.

Arafi will serve alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei as a part of the three-person physique fashioned after the loss of life of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

6 days in the past10:10 Kris Boratyn

Iran appoints new Revolutionary Guards commander after senior chief killed

Iran has named Ahmad Vahidi as the brand new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), following the loss of life of Normal Mohammad Pakpour in Saturday’s joint US-Israeli strikes.

State media confirmed the appointment earlier right this moment. Pakpour, certainly one of Iran’s most senior navy figures, was amongst a number of officers killed when strikes hit websites linked to Iran’s management.

The IRGC is among the strongest establishments within the nation, working individually from the common military.

Iran-Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past10:04 Kris Boratyn

Iranian missiles fired towards Cyprus the place British forces are stationed

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed that Iran fired missiles within the path of Cyprus, the place British forces are based mostly.

Britain has two navy websites on the island. Healey mentioned: “We don’t imagine they have been focused at Cyprus, however nonetheless, it’s an instance of how there’s a very actual and rising menace from a regime that’s lashing out extensively throughout the area, and that requires us to behave.”

You’ll be able to learn extra about what’s taking place in Cyprus right here.

Bahrain’s Nationwide Communications Centre says the nation has intercepted one other wave of “hostile Iranian ballistic missiles and drones”.

The newest interceptions came about over the Gulf state as Iran continues launching strikes at US-linked websites throughout the area.

Injury in Bahrain following Iranian missile strikes (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past09:54 Kris Boratyn

Iran’s safety chief warns US and Israel of stronger assaults to return

Iran’s high safety official, Ari Larijani, has issued a brand new warning saying Iran will strike the US and Israel “with a pressure they’ve by no means skilled earlier than”.

In a message posted on X, he mentioned Iranian missiles fired yesterday “did harm,” and claimed {that a} a lot stronger response is imminent.

His feedback echo language used earlier by US President Donald Trump, who warned Iran in opposition to escalating and mentioned Washington would retaliate “with a pressure that has by no means been seen earlier than” if attacked once more.

6 days in the past09:52 Kris Boratyn

Hamas mourns Khamenei and condemns ‘heinous’ US-Israel assault

Hamas has issued a press release mourning Iran’s Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling his killing a “heinous” act carried out by the US and Israel. The group mentioned Khamenei had offered “political, diplomatic and navy assist” to Palestinians and their resistance.

It claimed Washington and Israel “bear full duty” for the strike and warned of significant penalties for regional safety.

Hamas added that Arab and Muslim nations now have a “political, authorized, and historic duty” to take quick motion in response.

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Israeli media declare 30 senior Iranian officers killed in opening strike

Israel’s Channel 12 studies that its air pressure killed 30 senior Iranian officers, together with Supreme Chief Ali Khamenei, “in simply half a minute” in the course of the first strike.

The channel additionally quotes Israeli political and navy sources saying the marketing campaign will proceed for a number of days.

6 days in the past09:43 Kris Boratyn

Iran’s president says revenge is a ‘professional proper and responsibility’

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has launched a press release insisting the nation has a “professional responsibility” to retaliate after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The president known as the assault an “open conflict in opposition to Muslims” and mentioned Iran would reply “with all its would possibly”.

He described Khamenei’s loss of life because the “best affliction of the Islamic world right this moment”.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past09:40 Kris Boratyn

UK confirms it has shot down Iranian drones threatening British pursuits

The UK has taken “lively motion” to shoot down Iranian drones within the Center East, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed. He didn’t specify the weapon methods used however mentioned the drones posed a menace to British personnel, bases and allies.

Healey informed Sky Information that the UK has elevated its defensive footprint within the area, deploying plane to Cyprus and Qatar together with additional radar and counter-drone gear. He harassed that British forces are usually not participating in offensive strikes in opposition to Iran.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey says he’s more and more involved about what he known as “indiscriminate assaults from Iran,” warning they’re placing British personnel and civilians overseas in danger.

Talking to the BBC, Healey mentioned round 300 British personnel have been inside a number of hundred yards of a strike on a navy base in Bahrain.

He described Iran’s management as a regime that “has exported terror together with to Britain” and added that “nobody” would mourn the loss of life of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past09:12 Kris Boratyn

Large explosions reported in Tehran

An enormous explosion has been seen within the centre of Tehran as studies proceed to emerge of strikes throughout the Iranian capital. The blast follows Israel’s announcement that its air pressure is hitting targets “within the coronary heart of Tehran”.

In line with Reuters, explosions came about close to the nation’s most important broadcasting complicated, certainly one of a number of areas the place loud blasts have been heard this morning.

An enormous explosion has been seen within the centre of Tehran (Picture: Getty)

Explosions came about close to the nation’s most important broadcasting complicated (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past09:03 Kris Boratyn

Etihad Towers buildings hit by drone particles with folks injured

Two folks, together with a baby, have reportedly been injured by particles from a drone at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi.

UAE Authorities wrote on X: “The competent authorities in Abu Dhabi are coping with an incident by which fragments of a drone fell because of its interception by air defenses onto the facade of one of many Etihad Towers buildings.

“The incident resulted in minor accidents to a lady and her youngster, and minor materials harm.”

Etihad Towers Advanced (Picture: Getty)

Iran’s state-run IRNA information company says the nation’s air pressure has carried out strikes on US navy bases in Gulf states and in Iraq’s Kurdistan area.

In line with the report, Iranian pilots performed the assaults in a number of phases and returned safely. The military is quoted as saying that every one “enemy navy centres” within the area are inside vary of its fighter jets.

6 days in the past08:45 Kris Boratyn

Air-raid sirens sound throughout Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa

Sirens at the moment are sounding throughout giant areas of Tel Aviv, its surrounding suburbs, Jerusalem and elements of the occupied West Financial institution, in keeping with Israel’s House Entrance Command.

Alerts have additionally been activated in Haifa, Acre and close by cities as Iran continues launching rounds of missiles and drones towards Israel.

6 days in the past08:44 Kris Boratyn

Iran state media studies ‘horrible explosions’ throughout central Tehran

Iran’s state-run IRNA information company says loud “horrible explosions” have been heard in a number of elements of Tehran, together with Seyyed Khandan, Qasr intersections, Vanak Sq. and Motahari Road.

The studies comply with Israel’s declare that it launched a significant aerial strike on “the guts of the capital” earlier right this moment.

6 days in the past08:41 Kris Boratyn

Video exhibits iconic Burj Al Arab attacked

Footage shared on social media exhibits the second Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab was attacked by, what studies say, was a drone.

6 days in the past08:37 Kris Boratyn

Grand Air Lodge in Bahrain reportedly focused

The Grand Air Lodge in Bahrain was reportedly focused in an Iranian drone strike. 

Studies on social media declare that the resort in Bahrain’s capital Manama housed senior US navy officers.

6 days in the past08:33 Kris Boratyn

Iranians have a good time all over the world

1000’s of Iranians all over the world have taken to the streets to have a good time, following the information that Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. 

The images under have been taken in Sydney, Australia.

(Picture: Getty)

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The Israeli navy says it has carried out contemporary strikes on what it described as “the guts of Tehran,” claiming authorities websites have been focused for the primary time because the joint US-Israel operation started.

In a press release posted on Telegram, the navy mentioned the previous 24 hours of assaults have been aimed toward establishing aerial superiority and opening a path towards the capital.

6 days in the past08:27 Kris Boratyn

Iran’s vp says killing of Khamenei will strengthen nationwide cohesion

Iran’s first vp, Mohammad Reza Aref, has issued a press release by way of state media saying the nation’s response to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will concentrate on sustaining stability and unity.

Talking to IRNA, Aref mentioned: “At present, Islamic Iran is in mourning; however this mourning is just not a mourning of passivity.”

He claimed the US and Israel believed they might “shake the soul of a nation” by focusing on the supreme chief, however mentioned the Islamic Revolution “turns into extra alive and rooted by way of martyrdom”.

Aref added that the federal government’s technique is centred on defending nationwide stability and inner cohesion.

6 days in the past08:17 Kris Boratyn

Drone assault hits Omani port, one employee injured

Officers in Oman say two drones focused the port of Duqm, injuring one international employee. In line with the Oman Information Company, one drone struck a cellular lodging unit utilized by workers, whereas particles from a second drone landed close to gas tanks however didn’t trigger harm.

Greater than 200 folks have been moved to lodges in Tel Aviv after Iranian missile strikes broken at the very least 40 buildings within the metropolis, in keeping with a report from Haaretz.

The municipality mentioned the affected residents have been evacuated as emergency groups assessed structural harm and cleared particles.

Israel has been focused by a number of waves of missiles and drones since Iran launched its retaliation on Saturday.

Images under present the aftermath in Tel Aviv.

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(Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past08:07 Kris Boratyn

Iran confirms deaths of a number of senior figures in Saturday’s strikes

Iranian state media and safety sources say a number of high-ranking figures have been killed in Saturday’s US-Israel strikes on Tehran. The loss of life of Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was confirmed earlier, and Iranian tv now studies that Abdolrahim Mousavi, the armed forces chief of workers, was additionally killed.

Tehran has moreover confirmed the loss of life of Normal Mohammad Pakpour, a senior commander within the Revolutionary Guards.

State retailers say members of Khamenei’s household, together with certainly one of his daughters, his son-in-law and a grandchild, have been killed within the assault on the management compound.

A US intelligence supply and a navy official informed CBS Information that round 40 Iranian officers in whole died within the strikes, although these figures haven’t been independently verified.

6 days in the past07:55 Kris Boratyn

Folks sob in Tehran following loss of life of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Photos taken on the streets of Tehran present hundreds of individuals sobbing following the information of Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s loss of life.

(Picture: Getty)

(Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past07:52 Kris Boratyn

UAE says Iran launched 137 missiles and 209 drones at its territory

The United Arab Emirates has launched new particulars concerning the scale of Iran’s assaults, saying the nation was focused by 137 missiles and 209 drones on Saturday. The UAE’s Defence Ministry mentioned air-defence methods intercepted a lot of them, however some particles nonetheless precipitated casualties and harm.

Authorities confirmed that at the very least one individual was killed and 7 others have been injured after what they described as an “incident” at Abu Dhabi Airport in the course of the strikes. Dubai Worldwide Airport, one of many busiest hubs on the planet, was additionally hit.

UAE was focused by 137 missiles and 209 drones on Saturday (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past07:49 Kris Boratyn

Two folks injured in Dubai after drone particles falls on properties

Authorities in Dubai say two folks have been harm when particles from intercepted drones fell into the courtyards of two residential properties.

The town’s media workplace mentioned explosions heard throughout the emirate have been the results of profitable air-defence interceptions as Iran launched additional assaults within the area.

Officers didn’t give particulars concerning the extent of the accidents however mentioned emergency groups have been deployed to evaluate harm and help residents.

Smoke seen rising above Dubai (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past07:44 Kris Boratyn

Israel says it dropped greater than 1,200 bombs on Iran in previous 24 hours

Israel’s air pressure says greater than 1,200 munitions have been utilized in strikes on Iran in the course of the previous day as a part of its joint operation with the USA.

Among the many areas reportedly hit was a women’ elementary college within the southern metropolis of Minab, the place Iranian officers now report at the very least 148 deaths and lots of extra accidents.

Iran’s Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi mentioned “dozens of harmless youngsters” have been killed within the college strike and warned that the assault “won’t go unanswered”.

The US State Division has confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will maintain a name with G7 leaders on Sunday to debate the state of affairs in Iran.

In line with CBS, will probably be certainly one of a number of conversations the Trump administration plans to have with worldwide companions and US lawmakers within the coming days.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past07:34 Kris Boratyn

Tel Aviv hit by missiles in a single day

Photos present the aftermath of a missile strike in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Emergency providers there say one girl has been killed and round 120 folks injured, and an condominium constructing has been destroyed.

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(Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past07:31 Kris Boratyn

What is going on within the Center East right this moment

Explosions, missile interceptions and air-raid sirens have been reported all through the Center East right this moment as Iran launches retaliatory assaults following the joint US–Israel strike that killed Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran says the preliminary US-Israeli operation hit 24 of the nation’s 31 provinces. Satellite tv for pc photos reviewed by analysts present heavy harm to the Management Home compound in Tehran, the place Khamenei’s workplace was positioned. Iranian state media later confirmed he was killed within the assault.

Officers contained in the nation say greater than 200 folks have died nationwide, together with at the very least 108 in an explosion at a college in southern Iran.

In response, Iran has fired waves of missiles and drones at Israel. Emergency providers there say one girl has been killed and round 120 folks injured, and an condominium constructing in Tel Aviv has been destroyed. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has additionally focused the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a number of other American bases throughout the Gulf.

Missile exercise has been recorded in Dubai, Doha and Kuwait. Authorities in Dubai say 4 folks have been injured after particles fell close to Dubai Worldwide Airport, the place flight operations have been disrupted.

Smoke seen rising above Dubai (Picture: Getty)

Newest images present smoke rising above Dubai, following Iran’s in a single day strikes.

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(Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past06:52 Rachel VickersPrice

Trump points warning to Iran as state of affairs escalates

US President Donald Trump has posted a warning to Iran from his Fact Social account, warning that he’ll escalate the state of affairs even additional.

“Iran simply said that they’re going to hit very onerous right this moment, tougher than they’ve ever hit earlier than,” he posted on his social media platform.

“THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!”

6 days in the past06:47 Rachel VickersPrice

Iran's retaliatory assaults now underway

Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states on Sunday after vowing large retaliation for the killing of Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the USA and Israel.

Iran’s Cupboard vowed that this “nice crime won’t ever go unanswered” and the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatened to launch its “most intense offensive operation” ever, focusing on Israeli and American bases.

Iran instantly launched missiles and drones in the direction of Israel and US navy installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.The Israeli navy mentioned Iran fired dozens of missiles at Israel, with many intercepted.

Gulf International locations have been dealt a contemporary spherical of retaliatory strikes from Iran, with witnesses within the United Arab Emirates and Qatar reporting explosions and loud blasts, the ABC studies.

In a put up on X, Bahrain’s Inside Ministry has warned folks to hunt shelter amid ongoing Iranian assaults within the nation.”The siren has been sounded,” it mentioned. “Residents and residents are urged to stay calm and head to the closest secure place.”

6 days in the past03:03 Alice Scarsi

URGENT UPDATE: ‘Most devastating’ assault imminent on Westernised areas in Center East

Any Britons caught in Dubai, Qatar, and the encompassing Center Japanese areas ought to shelter in place IMMEDIATELY, with the slamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warning an assault is incoming on Westernised elements of the Center East.

The IRGC mentioned the incoming offensive about to rain down throughout the area is the “most devastating offensive operation within the historical past of the Islamic Republic”.

Issued about 10 minutes in the past (at time of writing) by the state-affiliated Fars Information, the assault will start “in simply moments” and can goal the “occupied territories and American terrorist bases” throughout the area.

6 days in the past02:47 Rachel VickersPrice

Emirates replace: Full assertion from airline right here

Emirates has issued recommendation for travellers trapped within the United Arab Emirates, hours after axing all flights to and from Dubai.  

The service is “actively monitoring” the high-stakes state of affairs as authorities scramble to handle the unfolding disaster. Whereas security stays the “highest precedence,” the transfer has sparked journey mayhem for these caught within the crossfire.

READ MORE: When flights will resume out of UAE

6 days in the past02:14 Rachel VickersPrice

Supreme Chief useless, Iran confirms

Iran’s state broadcaster has confirmed the loss of life of Supreme Chief Ali Khamenei within the early hours Sunday native time, hours after US and Israel mentioned he had been killed in airstrikes earlier on Saturday.

Within the wake of the affirmation, Iranian cupboard has introduced a seven day-long of public vacation and 40 days of nationwide mourning.

The replace comes shortly after Emirati authorities confirmed on Saturday that the Dubai Worldwide Airport was hit throughout Iran’s retaliatory strikes in opposition to the US and Israel.

Video footage shared on-line exhibits vital harm to one of many terminals.

The Media Workplace of the Authorities of Dubai tweeted that 4 airport staffers have been injured and are at the moment receiving medical therapy.

The Overseas Workplace has issued a brand new directive to UK residents within the UAE, or who could also be planning on travelling there within the close to future.

The missive reads: “The Overseas, Commonwealth and Improvement Workplace now advises in opposition to all however important journey to the United Arab Emirates.”

If you’re already within the UAE, let the UK authorities know and register your presence for additional updates.

6 days in the past23:43 Alice Scarsi

UAE condemns Iranian strikes

The United Arab Emirates has condemned Iran’s assaults on its territory, calling it a “violation of nationwide sovereignty and worldwide legislation”.

In a put up on X, the UAE calls Iran’s retaliatory strikes a harmful escalation and “cowardly act” that threatens the protection of civilians and undermines stability. 

6 days in the past22:36 Catherine Mackinlay

Dubai's Media Workplace affirm drone shrapnel hit Burj Al Arab Lodge

“The competent authorities in Dubai introduced {that a} drone had been intercepted, and its shrapnel precipitated a restricted fireplace on the outside facade of the Burj Al Arab Lodge, and civil protection groups have been in a position to management the incident with none accidents occurring.”

Unconfirmed studies that Dubai’s well-known Jumeirah Burj Al Arab resort. This has not but been verified by officers nevertheless is being reported on social media.

Dubai’s well-known Jumeirah Burj Al Arab (Picture: SUNDAY MIRROR) 6 days in the past22:24 Catherine Mackinlay

Additional drone strike reported at Dubai airport

Assertion from Dubai Media workplace:

“Dubai Airports has confirmed an incident at Dubai Worldwide Airport (DXB) simply moments in the past. Emergency response groups have been activated instantly, and the incident is being dealt with in coordination with the related authorities.

“This has resulted in 4 accidents, and the mandatory pressing medical help has been offered to them. Up to date info shall be broadcast as quickly as it’s acquired.”

6 days in the past22:00 Catherine Mackinlay

Former Love Island star additionally stranded

Former Love Island contestant Laura Anderson mentioned she and her younger daughter are secure after travelling to Dubai shortly earlier than the incident.

She had shared footage from her resort shortly after arriving within the metropolis, however later posted a message describing the state of affairs as “horrendous” whereas reassuring followers that each she and her daughter have been unhurt. Flights at Dubai Worldwide Airport have additionally been halted amid the disruption.

Former Love Island contestant Laura Anderson (Picture: Anadolu by way of Getty Photos) 6 days in the past21:46 Catherine Mackinlay

Strictly Come Dancing star 'caught' in Dubai

Talking on her Instagram story, Vicky Pattison mentioned:

“Ercan and I have been on account of fly to Sydney this night. However like many others our flight was cancelled and we at the moment are successfully caught in Dubai. We’re receiving numerous messages from folks asking if we’re okay which we’re.

“We’re at the moment in our resort and have been assured we’re secure. We’re conscious that the state of affairs that’s unfolding is horrifying and I’m additionally conscious that there’s numerous movies circulating on social media that are understandably regarding.

“I’m undecided what else to say, aside from we’re doing our greatest to remain calm, not feed any unconfirmed narratives and we’re considering of everybody who’s feeling unsettled and unsafe proper now.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 12: Vicky Pattison attends the 2024 BAFTA Tv Awards with P&O Cruis (Picture: Getty Photos for BAFTA) 7 days in the past20:53 Catherine Mackinlay

Shut up of fireside

This stunning footage present an in depth up of the flames from earlier. Officers have reported that the hearth is now beneath management.

7 days in the past20:15 Catherine Mackinlay

Safety personnel deployed at entrance

Safety personnel pictured on the entrance of the Fairmont The Palm Lodge.

Safety personnel deploys on the entrance of the Fairmont The Palm Lodge after an explosion in Duba (Picture: AP)

In a press release, Dubai Media Workplace mentioned: 

“Previous clips and pictures of earlier fires in Dubai are being circulated on social media. We affirm that they’re inaccurate and deceptive.

“We urge the general public and media to train warning and supply info solely from official channels, and to chorus from sharing rumors or unverified information, given the direct affect this has on neighborhood safety and stability.

“We additional affirm that publishing or republishing such supplies exposes these accountable to authorized accountability in accordance with the legal guidelines in pressure within the nation.”

7 days in the past19:19 Catherine Mackinlay

Firemen and rescue employees on the website

Firemen and rescue employees are at the moment examine the positioning of the explosion on the Fairmont Lodge.

Fireman and rescue employees on the website of the explosion (Picture: AP) 7 days in the past18:57 Catherine Mackinlay

Brit describes "watching the missiles go off within the sky"

This picture taken within the final half hour from a Brit staying in Al Sufouh exhibits smoke seen above the cityscape.

The vacationer visting from Britain, who needs to stay nameless mentioned:

“We weren’t certain what had occurred,we heard the bang after which constructing was smoking. This photograph is at the moment from our balcony.

“We have actually heard nothing however watching the missiles go off within the sky. It is simply loopy, we’re meant to be flying house tomorrow.”

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Chris Eubank Jr shares footage showing to indicate explosions close to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah amid escalating Center East tensions.

He posted the clip on social media with the warning: “Explosions going off on the Dubai Palm proper now. Please everybody be secure.” The video, which had already been circulating on-line, confirmed a missile placing what seemed like a resort or residential space, sending a big plume of black smoke into the sky. He later deleted the put up.

The incident comes after Iran launched retaliation strikes throughout the area following in a single day US-Israeli motion, with projectiles reported over Dubai and heavy assaults in close by Abu Dhabi.

UK officers have since suggested British nationals within the UAE to shelter indoors and comply with directions from native authorities, whereas flights throughout the area have been disrupted.

7 days in the past17:46 Catherine Mackinlay

In regards to the Fairmont in Dubai

The resort describes itself as a beachfront resort on Palm Jumeirah, providing luxurious lodging alongside leisure and wellness services.

It options a whole bunch of visitor rooms, a number of eating places and bars, swimming swimming pools and a spa, and markets itself to households, {couples} and holidaymakers looking for a resort-style keep overlooking the Dubai skyline.

The venue promotes a mixture of rest, eating and actions as a part of a high-end vacationer vacation spot on the island.

7 days in the past17:15 Catherine Mackinlay

British influencer's shock after leaving resort moments earlier than

British influencer Will Bailey has described his shock on social media at having left the resort simply moments earlier than the explosion erupted.

Posting to his Instagram story throughout his go to to Dubai, Will mentioned: “This is among the most effed up conditions I’ve ever been in. I am actually stood right here watching missile fly accross the palm be intercepted. One fell on the Fairmont Lodge simply as we have been leaving, 30 seconds earlier, I dread to suppose.”

Earlier within the day, the influencer posted the aftermath of a missile being intercepted immediately over the Dubai Seashore Membership

British influencer Will Bailey, who was near the Fairmont resort in Dubai, expressed his shock as (Picture: TikTok Will Bailey) 7 days in the past16:50 Catherine Mackinlay

What we all know to this point

• UAE air-defence methods have intercepted missiles and drones launched towards the nation amid wider regional tensions.

• Explosions heard in Dubai are believed to be from aerial interceptions reasonably than confirmed floor strikes.

• The UAE Ministry of Defence mentioned particles from intercepted weapons fell in elements of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

• Dubai authorities confirmed an “incident” at a constructing within the Palm Jumeirah space, the place a hearth was introduced beneath management.

• 4 folks have been injured and brought to hospital, in keeping with the Dubai Authorities Media Workplace.

• Officers haven’t confirmed {that a} resort was immediately hit.

• Photos circulating on-line have precipitated confusion over the precise location, and a few extensively shared images seem to indicate buildings in mainland Dubai reasonably than Palm Jumeirah.

The state of affairs stays growing and official info remains to be restricted.

7 days in the past16:30 Catherine Mackinlay

"Might our nation, and all who name it house, stay secure."

The Dubai Authorities Media Workplace has added that authorities are intently monitoring the state of affairs.

It added: “Our frontline heroes are taking all obligatory measures to guard the general public and guarantee their security. Might our nation, and all who name it house, stay secure.”

7 days in the past16:21 Catherine Mackinlay

View of Metropolis stroll

View of the extreme orange flames at Metropolis stroll Dubai, very near Burj Khalifa.

Dubai authorities say 4 folks have been injured following an “incident” at a constructing within the Palm Jumeirah space.

The Dubai Media Workplace mentioned emergency crews attended the scene and a hearth has now been introduced beneath management, with these harm taken to hospital.

The report got here after eyewitnesses shared photos of smoke rising from the realm amid regional tensions, although officers haven’t confirmed precisely what the meant goal was. Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island improvement recognized for its luxurious lodges.

7 days in the past16:09 Catherine Mackinlay

Alleged to be Iranian Shahed-136 drone

This video posted by the Supernova Plus Telegram channel allegedly depicts the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai beneath assault by what it described as an Iranian Shahed-136 drone.

7 days in the past15:59 Catherine Mackinlay

Russian vacationers 'seemed for bomb shelters'

This footage is claiming to indicate the missile heading in the direction of the Fairmont Lodge, prompting Russian vacationers to seek for bomb shelters. 

The second of affect seems to have been caught on this video footage posted to X. An explosion will be seen and heard within the because the viewer geese for covers.

7 days in the past15:36 Catherine Mackinlay

Assault on Gulf 'secure haven'

One social media person on X claimed the reported focusing on of Palm Jumeirah could be vital symbolically, suggesting it might problem the notion of Gulf nations as a “secure haven” reasonably than being purely a navy goal.

A social media person on X claimed the reported focusing on of Palm Jumeirah could be vital symbolically, suggesting it might problem the notion of Gulf nations as a u201csafe havenu201d reasonably than being purely a navy goal. 7 days in the past15:32 Catherine Mackinlay

Falling particles

A number of early studies have advised that the hearth was attributable to falling particles after a missile was intercepted, reasonably than a direct hit.

We are going to deliver you extra on this as official strains are available.

7 days in the past15:29 Catherine Mackinlay

Thick black smoke seen from miles round

Thick black smoke can at the moment be seen rising from the posh constructing for miles round.

7 days in the past15:26 Catherine Mackinlay

Extra footage of the blaze

A motorist has captured extra footage on the bottom of the blaze. 

7 days in the past15:23 Catherine Mackinlay

'Home windows shaking'

Home windows shaking and a hearth reported within the luxurious resort. 

A video posted on X exhibits a hearth burning in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah after a reported Iranian ballistic missile affect. Footage exhibits the massive blaze seen from surrounding high-rises.

7 days in the past14:54 Kris Boratyn

Social media footage reportedly exhibits a missile that struck close to Dubai's Palm Jumeirah

A video posted on social media reportedly exhibits a missile strike close to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah.

7 days in the past14:52 Kris Boratyn

Starmer says Iran ‘can finish this now’ by halting strikes and weapons programme

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has mentioned Iran “can finish this now” by stopping its missile assaults and stepping again from its weapons improvement programme.

Sir Keir urged Tehran to “chorus from additional strikes, quit their weapons programme and stop the appalling violence and repression in opposition to the Iranian folks”.

He mentioned this could be “the route again to the negotiating desk” and the one method to forestall the battle from spiralling even additional.

Keir Starmer has mentioned the UK has strengthened its defensive capabilities throughout the Center East and raised safety ranges for British bases and personnel to the very best tier. The prime minister confirmed that the federal government can be contacting UK nationals within the area and providing assist.

Starmer mentioned he has been talking with European leaders and officers throughout the Center East all through the day. He harassed that the precedence now’s to cease the battle from increasing additional, saying it’s “important we forestall additional escalation and return to a diplomatic course of”.

He added that Britain desires to see “peace and safety and the safety of civilian life”.

7 days in the past14:45 Kris Boratyn

Starmer says British plane deployed in Center East

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that British plane are at the moment flying within the Center East as a part of what he known as “co-ordinated regional defensive operations”.

In a televised assertion, Starmer mentioned the mission is aimed toward defending “our folks, our pursuits and our values”.

(Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past14:43 Kris Boratyn

The place the state of affairs stands now

The Center East is dealing with certainly one of its most harmful escalations in years after the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran early this morning. The assault focused websites linked to Iran’s management, together with areas the place senior political and safety figures have been reportedly gathered. Iran has responded with widespread missile fireplace, placing at Israel and at US navy bases throughout the Gulf.

Explosions have been heard in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Kuwait Metropolis, Bahrain, Jordan and Israel, with a number of nations activating air-defence methods. The UAE confirmed one civilian was killed in Abu Dhabi after particles fell in a neighbourhood, whereas Qatar and Bahrain reported harm from intercepted missiles. Israel says dozens of missiles have been launched at its territory, triggering repeated nationwide alerts.

Inside Iran, the federal government says greater than 20 provinces have been hit, and it reported a lethal strike on a women’ college in Minab, although these claims can’t be independently verified. Tehran has ordered thousands and thousands to depart the capital, with heavy visitors seen heading north. A near-total web blackout has made info onerous to substantiate.

Air journey throughout the area has collapsed, with Dubai Airport suspending all flights and main airways cancelling routes to the Center East. Governments all over the world have known as for restraint, however Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says assaults on Israel and US pursuits will “proceed unabated”.

Iran launched a missile strike on US Fifth Fleet Headquarters in Bahrain (Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past14:36 Kris Boratyn

Air raid sirens sound throughout Israel as new missiles detected

Air raid alerts have been triggered in a number of elements of Israel after the navy detected extra missiles launched from Iran. In a press release on X, the Israel Protection Forces mentioned the air pressure is “working to intercept and strike wherever essential to take away the menace” as incoming fireplace continues.

In a separate replace, the IDF mentioned it had accomplished a significant strike on Iran’s strategic defence methods earlier within the day. The navy launched an attachment claiming one of many targets was a complicated SA-65 air-defence system positioned close to Kermanshah in western Iran.

Missiles intercepted over Israel (Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past14:32 Kris Boratyn

Tehran roads gridlocked as thousands and thousands informed to depart the capital

Visitors is reported to be extraordinarily heavy on routes out of Tehran after Iran’s Supreme Nationwide Safety Council suggested almost 10 million residents to depart the capital.

Authorities are serving to handle the outflow by delivering gas on to main expressways the place congestion has introduced visitors to a standstill.

Iran’s Purple Crescent says at the very least 20 of the nation’s 32 provinces have been hit within the ongoing strikes, and individuals are being urged to keep away from any affect websites.

Officers insist there are ample provides of meals and gas, and border provinces have been given particular permission to import important items if wanted.

Universities and colleges have been closed till additional discover, with courses anticipated to maneuver on-line. Many establishments had already shifted to distant educating in current weeks on account of widespread scholar protests.

(Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past14:29 Kris Boratyn

Dubai vacationers movie interceptions overhead

A video posted on social media exhibits vacationers in Dubai filming missile interceptions overhead.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned Iran’s retaliatory assaults on neighbouring nations following right this moment’s joint US-Israel strikes.

In a joint assertion issued with France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Friedrich Merz, Starmer mentioned the three nations had repeatedly urged Iran to halt its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and to finish what they described as destabilising actions throughout the area.

The assertion harassed that the UK, France and Germany weren’t concerned within the strikes however have been staying in shut contact with the US, Israel and regional companions. It reaffirmed their dedication to defending civilians and supporting stability within the Center East.

“We condemn Iranian assaults on nations within the area within the strongest phrases,” the leaders mentioned, including that Iran should cease finishing up indiscriminate navy strikes.

They urged Tehran to pursue a negotiated answer and mentioned the Iranian folks ought to finally be free to resolve their very own future.

(Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past14:07 Kris Boratyn

A number of new missile interceptions reported over Doha

New missile interceptions have been witnessed in Doha, in keeping with reporters within the Qatari capital.

An Al Jazeera correspondent counted at the very least 5 blasts overhead as air-defence methods engaged incoming fireplace.

White trails have been seen within the sky, suggesting a number of missiles had been efficiently intercepted.

Missile intercepted over Doha (Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past13:55 Kris Boratyn

Explosions heard in Palestine as Israel intercepts Iranian missiles

Al Jazeera studies that loud explosions are echoing throughout Ramallah as Israel’s air-defence methods intercept incoming Iranian missiles.

Residents within the metropolis depend on distant Israeli sirens to warn them of assaults, as Palestinian properties are usually not geared up with shelters or bunkers.

To this point there aren’t any confirmed studies of accidents inside Israel, though social media posts counsel there could have been some direct impacts.

Little or no footage has emerged as a result of the Israeli navy has instructed the general public to not share movies or photos of strike areas.

Iran’s Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the assault on a women’ elementary college within the southern metropolis of Minab “won’t go unanswered.”

Talking by way of state-run IRNA, he described the victims as “harmless youngsters” and mentioned Iran would maintain these accountable to account.

Iranian officers now declare 53 college students have been killed within the strike, although these figures haven’t been independently verified because of the extreme restrictions positioned on international media contained in the nation.

7 days in the past13:42 Kris Boratyn

Assaults on Israel and US bases will proceed

A supply inside Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has informed the Fars information company that Iranian strikes will “proceed unabated” in opposition to Israel and in opposition to US bases.

7 days in the past13:34 Kris Boratyn

Iran says women’ college loss of life toll has risen to 53

Officers in Iran now declare that 53 folks have been killed in a strike on a women’ college within the southern metropolis of Minab. The up to date determine comes from state-run IRNA, which quoted Ali Farhadi, a spokesperson for the schooling ministry.

He mentioned the college had been “focused by three missile assaults” and that 63 others have been injured. Farhadi mentioned groups have been nonetheless clearing particles and looking the positioning for extra victims.

These claims haven’t been independently verified, as international journalists are largely unable to report from inside Iran on account of strict visa restrictions.

7 days in the past13:24 Kris Boratyn

Dubai airport suspends all flights

Dubai Worldwide Airport has suspended all flight operations till additional discover, in keeping with new studies.

The choice follows explosions heard throughout the UAE as Iranian missiles focused websites linked to US forces.

The UAE says a number of missiles have been intercepted, however particles has fallen in residential districts.

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Intercepted Iranian missile crashes into Qatar neighbourhood

A video circulating on-line exhibits what’s reported to be an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile falling right into a residential space in Qatar.

The footage captures the second the missile, already hit by air-defence methods, crashes to the bottom and explodes between properties.

Qatar’s navy has confirmed it intercepted a number of incoming missiles aimed toward targets contained in the nation.

Particles from these interceptions has landed in civilian areas, damaging homes and autos.

7 days in the past13:11 Kris Boratyn

IDF says strikes focused Iran’s senior management

Israel’s navy says its operation in Tehran was aimed toward areas the place senior political and safety figures had gathered.

In a press release, the Israel Protection Forces mentioned the assault adopted months of preparation, with intelligence businesses working to determine a second when Iran’s ruling elites could be in the identical place.

The IDF mentioned it selected to strike within the morning reasonably than in a single day to attain what it known as “tactical shock”.

Officers say they’re now assessing the outcomes of the operation.

Jordan has confirmed that its armed forces intercepted two ballistic missiles that have been heading towards its territory.

A safety official informed AFP there have been no casualties, though some materials harm was reported.

The incident comes as sirens and telephone alerts proceed to sound throughout Israel, with Iran launching waves of retaliatory strikes following the joint US-Israel assaults earlier within the day.

7 days in the past12:52 Kris Boratyn

Iran’s international minister calls US-Israel strikes 'unlawful and illegitimate'

Iran’s Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned the joint US and Israeli strikes, describing them as “wholly unprovoked, unlawful, and illegitimate”.

In a put up on X, Araghchi accused President Donald Trump of turning “America First into Israel First – which all the time means America Final.”

He warned that Iran’s armed forces have been absolutely ready to reply, writing that they might “train the aggressors the lesson they deserve”.

7 days in the past12:46 Kris Boratyn

Iran hit by near-total web blackout amid cyber assault

Iran is dealing with a extreme web blackout, with monitoring teams describing the shutdown as “near-total”. The disruption follows what officers say was a significant cyber assault earlier within the day.

The blackout has reportedly minimize off giant elements of the inhabitants from dependable communication.

Iranian officers say an Israeli strike has killed at the very least 40 folks at a women’ major college in Minab, within the southern Hormozgan province.

The claims have been made by Governor Mohammad Radmehr, who informed the state-run IRNA information company that 48 others have been injured and that the loss of life toll was anticipated to rise.

These claims, nevertheless, haven’t been independently verified. Overseas media are routinely denied visas to Iran, making it extraordinarily troublesome to substantiate what is going on on the bottom.

7 days in the past12:42 Kris Boratyn

Iran launches air strikes in opposition to each Gulf nation besides Oman

Iran has launched air strikes in opposition to each Gulf nation besides Oman, in keeping with regional officers. The assaults seem to have targeted on areas internet hosting US navy personnel, as hundreds of American troops are stationed throughout air and naval bases within the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

Early indications counsel that almost all, if not all, incoming missiles have been intercepted by native air defence methods. To this point, there’s little confirmed details about the extent of any harm or casualties.

Oman, the one Gulf state not focused, mentioned it was “dismayed” by the strikes, warning that the escalation jeopardises ongoing nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

The nation has performed a key position as a mediator within the talks and urged all sides to step again from additional confrontation.

7 days in the past12:38 Kris Boratyn

Macron warns battle ‘should cease’ as France raises safety measures

French President Emmanuel Macron has voiced deep concern over the escalating battle between Iran, Israel and the USA, warning that the state of affairs poses “grave penalties for worldwide peace and safety”.

In a press release posted on X, Macron mentioned France is taking “all measures” to guard its territory, its residents and its pursuits within the Center East. He added that France is ready to deploy extra assets if requested by its closest companions within the area.

Macron described the present escalation as “harmful for all” and urged a direct halt to the preventing. He mentioned: “It should cease. The Iranian regime should perceive that it now not has any possibility however to interact in good-faith negotiations to finish its nuclear and ballistic packages, in addition to its actions of regional destabilization.”

He additionally known as for the Iranian folks to have the ability to “construct their future freely,” condemning what he known as massacres dedicated by the regime.

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Photos from Iran

Photos from Tehran present the aftermath of Israeli strikes.

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Explosions proceed throughout Gulf capitals

Explosions are nonetheless being heard in Doha and elsewhere within the Gulf as Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan all report intercepting missiles fired from Iran at US navy bases on their territory.

A number of of those nations have mentioned they reserve the correct to reply, however any retaliation is anticipated to be weighed very cautiously.

That is the situation regional governments have spent weeks attempting to keep away from, with Arab leaders trying to mediate between Washington and Tehran earlier than the battle escalated. It now seems the Trump administration acted on Israeli recommendation reasonably than that of key Arab allies, the BBC studies.

Governments within the area concern the US-Israel strikes may destabilise the Center East additional and pull neighbouring states deeper into the preventing.

There are additionally considerations that Iran may goal important infrastructure, together with oil and gasoline services, and even attempt to shut the Strait of Hormuz, a key transport route for international vitality provides.

Within the worst-case situation, officers fear the Iranian state may start to fracture, triggering refugee flows, uncontrolled weapons actions and wider instability, particularly as President Trump has made clear that regime change is a key intention of the operation.

Explosions are nonetheless being heard in Doha and elsewhere within the Gulf (Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past12:21 Kris Boratyn

Photos present missiles over Doha

A number of missiles have been intercepted over Doha.

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Pakistan’s Overseas Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly condemned the joint US-Israel assaults on Iran, calling them “unwarranted” throughout a telephone name with Iranian Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Pakistan’s Overseas Ministry mentioned Dar pushed for “a direct halt to escalation” and urged all sides to return to diplomacy to forestall the disaster from deepening. The assertion warned that continued battle would threaten regional stability.

7 days in the past12:17 Kris Boratyn

Kuwait says it has repelled an Iranian assault

Kuwait has confirmed that its air defence methods intercepted what officers known as a “heinous Iranian assault” earlier right this moment.

The Ministry of Overseas Affairs mentioned the nation reserves the correct to defend itself and harassed that protecting measures have been activated instantly.

Kuwait Airways has additionally introduced a brief suspension of all flights in and overseas as a security precaution, with passengers urged to examine for updates.

7 days in the past12:15 Kris Boratyn

Photos present the aftermath of Iran's missile assault

Earlier right this moment, Iran launched a missile assault on U.S. Navy’s fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.

The images present the aftermath.

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Photos from Tel Aviv present Israelis bracing for Iran’s retaliation. Folks took shelter at underground stations.

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Combined emotions in Iran as explosions spark panic and requires regime change

Reactions inside Iran have been sharply divided following the US–Israel strikes, the BBC studies.

Studies say loud explosions have been heard round 09.40am in a number of cities, sending folks operating in panic as movies on social media captured screams and confusion close to the blast websites.

However alongside the concern, some Iranians expressed aid, believing the assaults may weaken the regime.

One individual wrote: “Rattling the Islamic dictatorship that precipitated this conflict. We now have already endured three wars.”

One other warned in opposition to celebrating, saying: “If I die, don’t neglect that we exist too – these of us who oppose any navy assault.”

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Smoke and explosions reported close to US base in Iraq

Smoke has been seen rising from a US base close to Erbil airport in northern Iraq, in keeping with an Related Press journalist who additionally heard explosions within the space.

Native media studies counsel missiles have been intercepted, though neither Iraqi officers nor the US navy have launched any statements.

Iran-backed militias in Iraq had beforehand threatened to strike targets within the Kurdish area if Iran got here beneath assault.

Earlier right this moment, a drone strike hit a Kataib Hezbollah headquarters southwest of Baghdad, killing two members of the Iran-aligned militia.

7 days in the past12:01 Kris Boratyn

Iran tells Gulf nations it is going to use ‘all defensive and navy capabilities’

Iran’s Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a press release to a number of Gulf states, saying Iran will defend itself utilizing all out there navy means.

Araghchi has spoken by telephone with counterparts in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq, telling them Iran will act beneath its “professional proper of self-defence” to guard its territorial integrity.

The assertion additionally urged these nations to forestall the US and Israel from utilizing their services or territory to launch assaults, reminding them of what Iran known as their “duty” within the disaster.

Iran’s Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi (Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past11:59 Kris Boratyn

Saudi Arabia condemns Iran’s assaults and warns of ‘grave penalties’

Saudi Arabia has issued a powerful assertion condemning Iran’s missile assaults throughout the area. The Ministry of Overseas Affairs mentioned the Kingdom “strongly condemns and denounces the blatant Iranian aggression” focusing on the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.

Riyadh mentioned it stands in “full solidarity” with its neighbouring states and is able to assist them with “all its capabilities”.

The assertion warned of “grave penalties” if Iran continues violating state sovereignty and worldwide legislation, and known as on the worldwide neighborhood to take “obligatory and agency measures” to confront Iran’s actions.

7 days in the past11:56 Kris Boratyn

Israel says strikes on Iran will proceed ‘so long as we’d like’

An Israeli safety supply says Israel’s navy operations in opposition to Iran won’t cease any time quickly.

Talking to journalists anonymously, the supply mentioned Israel and the US would hold focusing on Iran’s navy and missile websites “so long as we have to” to forestall Tehran from restoring its capabilities.

The supply added the intention was to guard regional and worldwide stability.

NATO has issued a short assertion saying the alliance is monitoring occasions within the Center East because the state of affairs continues to escalate.

Spokesperson Allison Hart mentioned NATO is “intently following developments” in Iran and throughout the area, however gave no additional particulars on whether or not the alliance plans to take any motion.

7 days in the past11:44 Kris Boratyn

Indonesia provides to mediate between US and Iran

Indonesia says it is able to step in and assist mediate the rising battle between the US and Iran.

In a press release posted on X, the Overseas Ministry mentioned the nation “deeply regrets the failure of negotiations” and urged all sides to prioritise diplomacy.

The ministry wrote that President Prabowo Subianto is ready to facilitate dialogue, including he’s even prepared to journey to Tehran if each events agree.

Indonesia warned that the present escalation threatens regional stability and “world peace and safety”.

7 days in the past11:42 Kris Boratyn

Video reportedly exhibits second Iranian missile strikes Abu Dhabi

A extensively shared video circulating on social media claims to indicate the second an Iranian missile struck Abu Dhabi.

Studies say Iranian ballistic missiles have been launched towards the UAE in the course of the wider regional escalation.

Particles from intercepted missiles fell into residential areas, inflicting harm and killing one civilian.

Vladimir Putin’s international ministry right this moment condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, warning of a menace of “humanitarian, financial and, presumably, radiological disaster”.

U.S. President Trump And Russian President Putin Meet On Warfare In Ukraine At U.S. Air Base In Alaska (Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past11:36 Kris Boratyn

Israeli media says round 35 ballistic missiles fired at Israel

Israel’s N12 Information studies that round 35 ballistic missiles have been launched from Iran towards Israel since this morning.

The Israeli navy is continuous to trace the assault as defence methods try to intercept incoming fireplace throughout a number of areas.

7 days in the past11:36 Kris Boratyn

Israeli Air Power says ‘protection is just not airtight’ as alerts sound nationwide

The Israeli Air Power has issued a brand new replace after missile sirens have been activated throughout a number of elements of the nation.

In a message on X, it mentioned the general public should comply with House Entrance Command directions, stressing that forces are working to “intercept and strike wherever required to take away the menace”.

The assertion warned that “the defence is just not airtight,” which means some missiles should get by way of, and urged folks to remain in protected areas till notified in any other case.

7 days in the past11:33 Kris Boratyn

IDF confirms missiles launched from Iran towards Israel

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has confirmed that missiles have been launched from Iran towards Israeli territory.

In a press release on X, the IDF mentioned defence methods are “working to intercept the menace” and that the House Entrance Command has issued warnings on to cell phones in affected areas.

The IDF urged the general public to comply with directions, including: “One should enter protected areas upon receiving the alert and stay in them till a brand new announcement.”

Folks have been informed to not depart shelters until explicitly instructed.

7 days in the past11:30 Kris Boratyn

EU leaders urge ‘most restraint’ and warn in opposition to nuclear dangers

European Union leaders have issued a joint assertion calling for calm as tensions escalate throughout the Center East. European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa mentioned “making certain nuclear security” and stopping additional escalation is now important.

They urged all sides “to train most restraint, to guard civilians, and to completely respect worldwide legislation.”

The leaders mentioned the EU continues to push for diplomatic options, whereas additionally sustaining “in depth sanctions in response to the actions of Iran’s murderous regime and the Revolutionary Guards.”

Brussels is now working with member states to assist EU residents at the moment within the area.

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Airways divert and cancel flights throughout Center East

Main airways have suspended or diverted flights throughout the Center East, citing passenger security.

Virgin Atlantic cancelled its VS400 service from Heathrow to Dubai and warned that routes to the Maldives, India and Saudi Arabia could face longer journeys on account of re-routing.

British Airways has cancelled flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain till Wednesday, with right this moment’s service to Amman additionally grounded. The BA123 to Doha, which departed Heathrow at 8pm final evening, was pressured to show again mid-flight, leaving greater than 200 passengers again in London hours later.

Wizz Air says it has suspended all flights to and from Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman till subsequent Saturday, and can cancel flights to Saudi Arabia till Tuesday.

Emirates has additionally halted operations. Lufthansa, Air India and Turkish Airways are amongst different carriers asserting cancellations.

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Syria’s civil aviation authority has closed the nation’s southern airspace amid rising navy exercise throughout the Center East.

The transfer comes as a number of main airways, together with Lufthansa, Air France, Transavia, Qatar Airways and Pegasus, cancelled all flights into Lebanon.

7 days in the past11:16 Kris Boratyn

Israeli president praises joint US-Israel strikes on Iran

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has welcomed the joint assaults carried out by the US and Israel in opposition to Iran.

In a brief assertion, Herzog mentioned he hopes the navy motion “will deliver a historic change and a greater future for the entire Center East and the whole world”.

Israel and the US launched coordinated strikes on Iran after what they described as an escalating menace from Tehran.

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog (Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past11:13 Kris Boratyn

British Airways cancels Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman flights

British Airways has cancelled quite a few flights. The airline confirmed it has suspended providers to Tel Aviv and Bahrain till March 3, and has additionally cancelled right this moment’s flight to Amman.

In a press release, BA mentioned: “We’re intently monitoring the state of affairs and have taken the operational resolution to cancel our flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain as much as and together with March 3 and have cancelled right this moment’s service to Amman.”

The airline added: “Security is all the time our high precedence and we’re contacting our clients to advise them of their journey choices.”

Passengers affected by the cancellations are being contacted immediately.

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The UAE’s Ministry of Defence has issued a prolonged assertion after the nation got here beneath assault from Iranian ballistic missiles, confirming that air defence methods intercepted a number of missiles with “excessive effectivity”.

The ministry mentioned particles fell in a residential space, inflicting materials harm and resulting in the loss of life of 1 civilian of Asian nationality.

In its assertion, the ministry mentioned the incident constituted “a harmful escalation and a cowardly act”. It added that the assault was a “blatant violation of nationwide sovereignty and worldwide legislation”.

Officers mentioned the UAE “reserves its full proper to reply to this escalation and to take all obligatory measures to guard its territory, residents and residents”.

The assertion additionally assured residents that the safety state of affairs stays secure and that authorities are monitoring developments across the clock.

The ministry emphasised its “full readiness and preparedness to cope with any threats,” saying the protection of residents, residents and guests stays a high precedence.

It urged the general public to not unfold rumours or unverified info and to rely solely on official updates from UAE authorities.

7 days in the past11:06 Kris Boratyn

Iran says 5 youngsters killed after Israeli strike hits college

Iran’s state-run IRNA information company is reporting that an Israeli assault struck a women’ elementary college within the southern metropolis of Minab, positioned in Hormozgan province.

In line with the report, 5 college students have been killed within the strike.

7 days in the past11:05 Kris Boratyn

Ukraine blames Iran’s ‘violence and arbitrariness’ for triggering US-Israel strikes

Ukraine’s international ministry says the newest US and Israeli assaults on Iran are the direct results of Tehran’s behaviour, accusing the Iranian authorities of widespread repression and escalating violence at house and overseas.

In a strongly worded assertion, officers mentioned: “The rationale for the present occasions is exactly the violence and arbitrariness of the Iranian regime, specifically the murders and repressions in opposition to peaceable protesters, which have develop into notably large-scale in current months.”

The assertion went on to say: “Lengthy-term systematic violations of human rights, brutal repression, executions and persecution of dissidents testify to the deep disaster of the interior coverage of this state and the dearth of correct safety of the essential rights and freedoms of its residents.”

Ukraine has been important of Iran for supplying drones and navy assist to Russia in the course of the conflict.

7 days in the past10:57 Kris Boratyn

EU says Iran poses ‘critical menace to international safety’

The EU’s international coverage chief has known as the state of affairs within the Center East “perilous”, saying she is involved with Israeli and Arab officers to push for a diplomatic answer.

Kaja Kallas mentioned Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programmes, in addition to its assist for armed teams, pose “a critical menace to international safety”.

She confirmed the EU is evacuating some workers from the area whereas sustaining its maritime mission within the Purple Sea.

7 days in the past10:56 Kris Boratyn

Israeli supply says Iran was accelerating missile manufacturing

An Israeli safety supply informed EuroNews that Saturday’s strikes on Iran have been launched due to what they described as a “sharp acceleration” in Iran’s missile manufacturing.

The supply claimed Iran is now producing dozens of ballistic missiles every month, warning that the regime is transferring in the direction of “producing hundreds of missiles within the coming years” in what they known as “a dramatic growth of an already harmful arsenal”.

7 days in the past10:53 Kris Boratyn

Emergency alerts despatched to residents throughout Doha

Qatar’s inside ministry says the intercepted missiles precipitated no harm.

Residents have acquired telephone alerts urging them to remain indoors. Visitors stays on the roads however a lot lighter than regular.

US President Donald Trump spoke to the Washington Publish early this morning and mentioned the US desires “freedom” and security for the Iranian folks.

Pressed on what he desires the operation to attain, he mentioned: “I need a secure nation, and that’s what we’re going to have.”

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UAE calls assault ‘harmful escalation’

In a press release, the UAE condemned the strike as a “harmful escalation” and “cowardly act”.

The ministry mentioned the nation “reserves its full proper to reply”.

7 days in the past10:50 Kris Boratyn

UAE beneath 'blatant assault'

The UAE’s defence ministry says the nation has come beneath “a blatant assault involving Iranian ballistic missiles”.

Officers say air defence methods intercepted a number of missiles, however falling particles hit a residential space in Abu Dhabi.

A civilian of Asian nationality was killed and a few buildings have been broken.

A number of main airways have halted providers throughout the area following the US and Israeli strikes.

Airspaces in Israel, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar have all been closed.

7 days in the past10:43 Kris Boratyn

Operation Epic Fury underway

The Pentagon has named the US operation in Iran “Operation Epic Fury.”

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the marketing campaign as a “joint operation” countering an “existential menace”.

7 days in the past10:43 Kris Boratyn

UAE bases host main US forces

Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Air Base is shared by the UAE Air Power and the US Air Power. Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port is the US Navy’s largest port of name within the Center East.

7 days in the past10:43 Kris Boratyn

Saudi Arabia hosts over 2,000 US troopers

The US retains greater than 2,000 troops in Saudi Arabia, together with forces stationed at Prince Sultan Air Base, round 60km south of Riyadh. The bottom homes Patriot and THAAD methods.

7 days in the past10:42 Kris Boratyn

Israel intercepting incoming missiles

Northern Israel has been hit by a number of explosions because the nation’s air defence methods try to deliver down Iranian missiles. There’s at the moment no info on casualties.

7 days in the past10:42 Kris Boratyn

Why tensions all of a sudden escalated?

Washington and Tehran have been trying to barter limits on Iran’s nuclear programme. Trump mentioned on Friday he was “not joyful” with Iran’s negotiating place.

Hours later, Israel and the US carried out a joint strike on Tehran.

Kuwait has confirmed its defence methods have been activated in response to missile threats. Sirens have additionally been heard in elements of Jordan.

7 days in the past10:40 Kris Boratyn

Explosions additionally heard in Riyadh

Residents in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, reported explosions as Iranian missiles have been launched throughout the area. It stays unclear whether or not US troops within the space have been immediately focused.

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Bahrain says US Fifth Fleet attacked

Bahrain’s Nationwide Communication Centre confirmed a missile strike hit the service centre of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama. A press release mentioned particulars could be offered later.

Sirens have been triggered in Doha as Qatar confirmed it intercepted a number of incoming missiles. State media says the nation’s defence ministry “efficiently countered quite a few assaults”.

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Patriot system intercepts missile fired at Qatar

A Qatari official informed AFP a US-made Patriot battery intercepted one of many Iranian missiles focusing on the nation.

Qatar hosts Al Udeid Air Base, the most important US navy website within the area.

7 days in the past10:36 Kris Boratyn

Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over’ authorities

In a separate assertion, Trump known as on Iranian residents to stand up, saying: “It is going to be yours to take. This shall be in all probability your solely probability for generations.”

7 days in the past10:36 Kris Boratyn

UK says it doesn’t wish to see wider battle

The UK Authorities has mentioned it doesn’t wish to see “a wider regional battle” within the Center East. It’s understood the UK was not concerned within the strikes on Iran.

7 days in the past10:35 Kris Boratyn

Trump confirms ‘main fight operations’ in Iran

US President Donald Trump introduced that American forces have begun “main fight operations” in Iran after Israel carried out what it known as a pre-emptive strike on Tehran.

Trump added: “Our goal is to defend the American folks by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime.”

7 days in the past10:32 Kris Boratyn

Iran launches retaliatory strikes

Iran says it has launched missiles in the direction of Israel, the UAE and Saudi Arabia in direct response to US and Israeli navy motion.

Residents in Dubai Marina reported listening to a loud explosion earlier right this moment. The trigger has not but been confirmed, nevertheless it follows a collection of strikes throughout the area.

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One individual killed in Abu Dhabi after missile particles falls

Officers say one individual has reportedly died in Abu Dhabi after particles from an intercepted missile landed in a residential space. Extra info is anticipated as authorities assess the harm.

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7 days in the past10:29 Kris Boratyn

Explosions rock Dubai and Abu Dhabi as tensions escalate

Explosions have been reported in each Dubai and Abu Dhabi because the UAE is drawn into the quickly escalating US-Iran battle. The blasts come after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday.

Good morning and welcome to our weblog. We shall be bringing you the newest afer Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been rocked by explosions, because the UAE is embroiled within the US-Iran battle.

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