Breaking News... Fifth day of the US-backed Israel-Iran war: Explosion sounds continue in Tehran

As the military operations launched by the US and Israel against Iran in the Middle East enter their fifth day, a series of intense developments have emerged from the region throughout the night. While sounds of explosions were heard once again in and around Tehran, Iran's moves targeting US bases both in the Gulf line and in Qatar drew attention. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) shared data on the balance sheet of the operations.

13:46 | FAREWELL CEREMONY FOR KHAMENEI POSTPONED

The funeral ceremony for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died in the US and Israeli attacks, will be held on March 6. It had been announced that a farewell ceremony for Khamenei would be held before the funeral, but it was later announced that this ceremony had been postponed and that details on what would be done would be announced later.

12:48 | AIRSTRIKES IN IRAQ AND THE GULF: SYRIA CLOSES LEBANON BORDER

In Northern Iraq, the headquarters of Masoud Barzani's Kurdistan Democratic Party was targeted by unmanned aerial vehicles. It was stated that the drone carrying explosives hit the weapons depot, and it was announced that there were no deaths or injuries. Attacks with missiles and drones are also being carried out against Kuwait in the Gulf. The Kuwaiti Army stated that it was responding to the attacks. It was reported that the Ras Tanura facilities of the Saudi oil company Aramco were hit again by an unidentified object. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) also announced that a tanker off the coast of the United Arab Emirates was hit by debris from an unidentified object. Syria also announced that it had closed its border with Lebanon following a warning of an attack from Israel.

12:28 | ATTACK ON IRANIAN WARSHIP

It was announced that some people on the frigate named IRIS DENA, which was sunk by a submarine attack off the coast of Sri Lanka, are missing and 32 people were injured. No information was provided regarding the number of missing persons. Local sources reported that the ship was attacked off the coast of Galle in the south of the country and that the rescued wounded were taken to a hospital in Galle. Detailed information about the attack has not yet been provided.

12:18 | KHAMENEI'S SON IS ALIVE. ASSEMBLY OF EXPERTS CLOSE TO ELECTING NEW LEADER

Iranian sources speaking to Reuters said that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the US and Israeli attacks, survived the attacks and is not dead. Mojtaba Khamenei is one of the prominent names among potential leaders who could replace his late father. The Assembly of Experts, which will elect the new leader in Iran, also announced to state television that they are close to electing a new leader.

12:11 | AIRSTRIKES IN IRAQ AND KUWAIT

In Northern Iraq, the headquarters of Masoud Barzani's Kurdistan Democratic Party was targeted by unmanned aerial vehicles. It was stated that the drone carrying explosives hit the weapons depot, and it was announced that there were no deaths or injuries. Attacks with missiles and drones are also being carried out against Kuwait in the Gulf. The Kuwaiti Army stated that it was responding to the attacks.

11:27 | REACTION TO THE WAR FROM SPAIN, SOUTH CYPRUS CLOSES AIRSPACE

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reacted to the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. "Spain's position is against the war. A war against Iran will not lead us to a better international order, higher wages, or better health and public services," he said. The Republic of Cyprus also announced that it had closed the airspace over Larnaca International Airport to flights, stating that they had detected a suspicious flight in Lebanese airspace. It was stated that Greek F-16 jets took off from the Greek Cypriot side and began an operation to intercept a suspicious object near the Cypriot airspace.

11:36 | EXPLOSION SOUNDS HEARD IN TEHRAN

Iranian state television reported that very intense explosion sounds were coming from the east of Tehran. Shortly after this, the Israeli army announced that they had launched a large-scale wave of airstrikes on Tehran. It was stated that an F-35 belonging to the Israeli Air Force shot down an Iranian warplane over Tehran.

11.25 | IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS: WE HAVE SHOT DOWN 26 DRONES SINCE THE START OF US-ISRAELI ATTACKS

The Iranian army announced that it has shot down 26 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) since February 28, when the US and Israeli attacks began.

The Mehr News Agency published a written statement made by the Revolutionary Guards.

In the statement, it was said, "Since the beginning of the attacks, we have shot down 26 enemy drones and captured one armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UCAV) intact."

11.10 | ISRAEL HITS SITES BELONGING TO INTERNAL SECURITY UNITS IN IRAN

The Israeli army reported that airstrikes were carried out on targets belonging to the Basij paramilitary force and the country's internal security units in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

The Israeli army also announced that logistics facilities, missile launchers, and other military systems belonging to the Iranian army were hit as part of the operation.

The Basij is known as a paramilitary force that operates within the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and plays an important role in internal security.

11.04 | ISRAEL: THE PERSON WHO WILL REPLACE KHAMENEI WILL ALSO BE TARGETED

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the Israeli Army would "target" anyone who replaces Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the US and Israeli attacks, saying, "It doesn't matter what his name is or where he is hiding."

09:16 | FAREWELL TO KHAMENEI WILL LAST 3 DAYS

The funeral ceremony for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died in the US and Israeli attacks, will be held on March 6. However, it was announced that a farewell ceremony for Khamenei would be held before the funeral, and it was stated that Iranians would gather at the Tehran Mosalla Mosque starting from the evening of March 4.

07.32 | CENTCOM: MORE THAN 50 THOUSAND SOLDIERS ARE TAKING PART IN ATTACKS ON IRAN

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that more than 50 thousand soldiers are taking part in the attacks on Iran, and that 200 warplanes and 2 aircraft carriers are being used.

CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper made statements regarding the attacks on Iran in a video post on the social media platform X.

Stating that 200 warplanes and 2 aircraft carriers are participating in the operations in which more than 50 thousand soldiers are involved, Cooper stated that this is "the largest US military buildup in the Middle East seen in a generation."

Noting that US and Israeli forces have hit approximately 2 thousand targets in Iran since February 28, Cooper noted that they have "significantly weakened" Iran's air defense systems.

07:06 | INTERCEPTED MISSILE IN KUWAIT FALLS ON A HOUSE

Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense Spokesperson Staff Colonel Saud Abdulaziz al-Atwan announced that a series of enemy air targets detected over Kuwaiti airspace early this morning were detected and intercepted. Stating that the wreckage of a missile hit during the operation fell on a civilian residence, al-Atwan shared the information that there were deaths and injuries. Kuwaiti Ministry of Health Spokesperson Dr. Abdullah al-Sund confirmed the incident, stating, "An 11-year-old girl could not be saved despite all interventions." al-Sund stated that 4 members of the same family were taken under treatment at the hospital.

06:07 | EXPLOSIONS CONTINUE IN TEHRAN AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

According to information provided by Iranian state television, loud explosion sounds were heard in the west of Tehran and in the Garmsar, Shahr-e Qods, and Vardavard regions. It was reported that explosions occurred intermittently throughout the night in the capital.

05:25 | DEATH TOLL ANNOUNCEMENT IN LEBANON

It was announced that 6 people lost their lives in Beirut in the attacks launched by Israel after it issued an evacuation call for 16 villages in Lebanon.

04:03 | IRAN'S INDIAN OCEAN CLAIM

The semi-official Fars News Agency, citing Revolutionary Guards Corps sources, claimed that a US destroyer was targeted.

In the news, it was claimed that a US destroyer refueling from a US tanker 650 kilometers off the Iranian coast in the Indian Ocean was hit. It was stated that the destroyer was targeted with "Qadr 380" and "Telaiye" missiles, that a large fire broke out on the decks of both ships, and that the sky turned black.

No statement has yet been made by US authorities on the matter.

03:17 | LARGE-SCALE RETALIATION FROM IRAN

Iran announced that more than 500 ballistic missiles and over 2 thousand unmanned aerial vehicles were launched in response to the US and Israeli attacks.

03:03 | CENTCOM: WE HIT 2 THOUSAND IRANIAN TARGETS

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that 2 thousand targets were hit and 17 Iranian ships were sunk in the operation against Iran. In the statement, it was claimed that there were no Iranian ships left in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman.

02:19 | ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NEW WAVE OF ATTACKS FROM ISRAEL

The Israeli Army announced that a new and comprehensive wave of attacks against Iran has been launched.

02:03 | US BASE IN QATAR IS THE TARGET

The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that Iran targeted the Al-Udeid Air Base, which is 40 kilometers from the capital Doha and used by the US, with ballistic missiles.

In the statement, it was stated that one of the ballistic missiles launched was neutralized by air defense systems, while "the second missile hit the Al-Udeid Air Base, and there were no casualties in the incident."

Al-Udeid Air Base, which hosts approximately 10 thousand US soldiers, is known as the largest US military base in the Middle East.

01:30 | IRAN HITS 10 OIL TANKERS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps, recalling that a "transit ban" was declared in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Israeli attacks, announced that 10 oil tankers "trying to pass through the Strait without heeding warnings" were hit.

The Iranian navy had previously announced that passages through the Strait of Hormuz were closed due to the attacks.

News Source: 12punto