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US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Qatar’s Ministry of Defence said on Thursday that the country faced a missile attack.
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US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: As aerial attacks in West Asia are escalating, US President Donald Trump emphasised that Washington must be involved in picking Iran’s next leader, adding that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son succeeding him as Supreme Leader was “unacceptable”.
The US has closed its embassy in Kuwait as Tehran threatened the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across the region. Meanwhile, Israel’s military chief announced that it is moving to the “next phase” of the war with Iran after carrying out 2,500 strikes with more than 6,000 weapons.
The development comes as the United States and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran’s military forces. The intensity of the attacks prompted the state television to announce the postponement of the mourning ceremony for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Khamenei, 86, was killed in the coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Sunday. The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme faltered with the Middle East plunging into a renewed military conflict.
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US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: UAE Intercepts 6 Missiles, 131 Drones In A Day
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said that one ballistic missile and six drones struck the country’s territory amid ongoing hostilities. According to the ministry, its air defence systems successfully intercepted six missiles and 131 drones on the same day, and hundreds more since the conflict began.
Earlier this week, shrapnel from the interception of cruise missiles killed three residents. Authorities also said that falling debris from intercepted projectiles has injured 94 people in recent days.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Sri Lankan Navy Begins Evacuating 208 Crew Members From Iranian Naval Vessel IRIS Busheh
Sri Lanka Navy has begun evacuating 208 crew members from the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, bringing them ashore to Colombo.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: UAE Issues Advisory Amid Iran Missile Threat
Amid the ongoing Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates from Iran on Thursday, the UAE government issued safety guidelines for its citizens, asking them to remain cautious and not to step out to record any videos.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Trump Not Concerned About Rising Energy Prices
US President Donald Trump said he was not concerned about rising energy prices related to the war in Iran, adding that the US military campaign was his top priority. “I don’t have any concern about it,” he told Reuters.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Bahrain Accuses Iran Of Jeopardising Free Navigation
Bahrain’s Ambassador Jamal Alrowaiei told the UN Security Council that Iran’s actions “are threatening the freedom of navigation” and critical energy infrastructure.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: French Repatriation Flight Forced To Turn Back Before Reaching UAE
A French plane travelling to West Asia to repatriate citizens had to turn back earlier because of missile fire in the region. The Air France-chartered flight had been due to pick up French nationals from here in the United Arab Emirates, according to French transport Minister Philippe Tabarot.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Israel Begins Striking Hezbollah Targets In Beirut
The Israeli military announced that it had begun striking infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah in Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, after earlier warning residents of the area to evacuate.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Saudi Minister Condemns Iranian Attacks In Call With UAE Counterpart
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf countries during a phone call on Thursday with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: WHO Says 1,000 Killed In West Asia Conflict, 1 Lakh Displaced
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more than 1,000 people have been killed in the conflict, and over 100,000 people have been displaced. He called on all parties to uphold international law and protect health facilities.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Several Missiles Hit Dubai As War Escalates
Loud explosions were heard in several parts of Dubai as the city came under attack by Iranian missiles.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Israeli Military Says Iran Has Launched Missiles Towards Country
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it has identified missiles launched from Iran towards the country, adding that defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. It also instructed the public to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: EU Accuses Iran Of Trying To Widen West Asia Conflict
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas remarked that Iran is seeking to escalate the conflict in the Middle East by attacking other countries in the region indiscriminately. “Iran is an exporter of war. Right now, the regime tries to drag as many countries into this war as possible,” she told reporters.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Israel Releases Video Showing Iranian Soldiers Killed In Attack
The Israeli military released a video of its conflict with Iran, in which it showed several Iranian fighters being killed in an attack. The IDF said it dropped dozens of munitions on around 200 targets in western and central Iran on Thursday.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Iran FM Says 'Long Prepared' For War, Praises Armed Forces
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran’s armed forces have long been prepared for a war, and are ensuring that it becomes a “quagmire” for whoever pursues conflict with Tehran. He also said the US administration bears full responsibility for casualties as it had attacked Iran in the middle of talks twice.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Italy Closes Embassy In Tehran
Italy announced that it is temporarily closing its embassy in Tehran and moving staff to Azerbaijan, according to the country’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday. “We have decided for security reasons to temporarily close our embassy in Tehran, and move the personnel to Baku,” he told reporters.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: US Treasury To Announce Measure To Battle Rising Energy Prices
The US Treasury is expected to announce a measure as soon as Thursday to address rising energy prices due to the war between US-Israel and Iran, a senior White House official told Reuters.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Israeli Army Says 80% Of Iranian Air Defence Systems Destroyed
Israeli military chief Lt Gen Eyal Zamir said over 60% of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers and 80% of its air defence systems have been destroyed in the ongoing US-Israeli offensive against the Islamic Republic.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Israel Decided To Kill Khamenei In November, Says Defence Minister
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the decision to kill Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was taken in November, and Israel was planning to carry out the operation around six months after that, Reuters reported.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: US House Of Representatives To Reject Bid To Curtail Trump's War Powers
The US House of Representatives is expected to reject an effort to curb Donald Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran amid fierce criticism for launching the conflict without Congressional approval. This came after the US Senate rejected a similar effort.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Israel Announces 'Next Phase' Of War With Iran
Israel’s military chief on Thursday said the US-Israeli campaign against Iran was entering its next stage, with operations aimed at further dismantling the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities. Lt Gen Eyal Zamir also warned of additional surprises in the conflict.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: US Closes Embassy In Kuwait Amid Iranian Attacks
The US State Department announced the closure of its embassy in Kuwait after retaliatory Iranian attacks. “While there have been no reported injuries to US personnel, the safety of Americans abroad remains the highest priority of the US Department of State,” it said in a statement about the status of the embassy in Kuwait City.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Israeli Forces Kill Hezbollah Firepower Management Commander
The Israeli Air Force said it has struck and eliminated Zaid Ali Jumaa, who was responsible for Hezbollah firepower management and served as the head of artillery in southern Lebanon, in Beirut.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Iran Denies Blocking Strait Of Hormuz
Iran’s mission to the United Nations denied “baseless” reports that the IRGC had blocked the Strait of Hormuz amid the war with the United States and Israel, and accused Washington of endangering maritime security.
The claim that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz is baseless and absurd. Iran remains committed to international law and freedom of navigation. In reality, it is the U.S. that has endangered maritime security.
Just yesterday, nearly 2,000 miles from Iran’s shores, the Iranian…
— I.R.IRAN Mission to UN, NY (@Iran_UN) March 5, 2026
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Iranian Official Warns Of 'Robust' Defence Against US Ground Invasion
Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme Security Council, warned that any US ground forces would be met with a robust and unsparing defence if any ground invasion is approved by Washington. Iranians are “ready to disgrace those corrupt American officials by killing and capturing thousands,” he said in a post on X.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: NATO Allies Increase Missile Defence Posture
NATO allies have increased their alliance-wide ballistic missile defence posture following the interception of an Iranian missile targeted at Turkey on Wednesday, the alliance’s military headquarters said.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Azerbaijan Halts Truck Traffic With Iran After Drone Attack
Azerbaijan’s Cabinet ordered the suspension of cross-border truck traffic with Iran after a drone attack wounded four people in the Nakhchivan enclave. Baku said Iranian drones attacked Nakhchivan, injuring four civilians and damaging an airport building.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Trump Backs Kurdish Offensive In Iran
US President Donald Trump told Reuters that he backed a Kurdish-led offensive in Iran amidst the war in West Asia. “I think it’s wonderful that they want to do that, I’d be all for it,” Trump said.
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Kuwait Activates Missile Defence System
The Kuwaiti army general chief of staff said the country’s air defence system was activated again to intercept a fresh round of Iranian missiles. Kuwait’s military said its air defense forces were dealing with the attack.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Claims Missile Attack On USS Abraham Lincoln Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s military said missiles from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy targeted the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) while it was operating about 340 kilometres from Iran’s maritime borders near the Strait of Hormuz.
United Arab Emirates Air Defence Responding To Iranian Missile And Drone Threats
The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, according to a statement by the country’s defence ministry.
Explosions Reported Near Naval Support Activity Bahrain, BAPCO Facilities
Multiple explosions were reported near Naval Support Activity Bahrain in Al-Jufair and facilities linked to BAPCO in Bahrain.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Explosion Reported Near US Military Bases In Bahrain
An explosion was reported near areas hosting United States military bases in Bahrain, according to videos and posts circulating on social media.
The footage shows a large fireball rising over the area, though the exact cause of the blast and the extent of damage remain unclear. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the incident.
Abu Dhabi Residents Report Blast Sounds As United Arab Emirates Activates Air Defence
Residents in Abu Dhabi reported hearing the sound of a blast as the United Arab Emirates said its defence systems are currently responding to a missile threat.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Reza Pahlavi Asks Iranian Officials To 'Hand Over Power Immediately'
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Azerbaijan Closes Southern Airspace Near Iran For 12 Hours
Azerbaijan has temporarily closed the southern section of its airspace near Iran for a period of 12 hours.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Iran Attacks Base Hosting United States Troops In Erbil
The military of Iran said it carried out a drone attack on a base hosting United States troops in Erbil in northern Iraq.
The development was reported by Tasnim News Agency, citing the Iranian military.
Indian Navy Begins Rescue Mission After Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena Sinks In Indian Ocean
The Indian Navy has started search and rescue operations in the Indian Ocean after receiving a distress signal from the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which reportedly sank following a torpedo strike from a United States submarine.
According to a statement from the Navy, the emergency alert from IRIS Dena was received by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Colombo during the early hours of March 4. The rescue effort was launched soon after the signal was received.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: WHO Confirms 13 Attacks On Healthcare Facilities In Iran
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that 13 attacks have been carried out on healthcare facilities in Iran amid the ongoing conflict in the region.
Further details regarding the locations of the facilities or the extent of damage were not immediately available.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Qatar Intercepts 13 Iranian Missiles; One Falls In Territorial Waters
Qatar said it intercepted 13 missiles launched by Iran, while one missile landed in the country’s territorial waters.
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Israeli Air Force Conducts 550 Aerial Refuellings During ‘Roar Of The Lion’ Operation
The Israeli Air Force said its refuelling aircraft have carried out around 550 aerial refuelling missions so far as part of Operation “Roar Of The Lion.”
According to the air force, these missions were conducted by refuelling aircraft from Squadron 120, known as the “Desert Giants.”
