Breaking News: Third day of the US-backed Israel-Iran war

The third day of the US-backed Israel-Iran war has begun. As the conflict continues with mutual airstrikes and missile fire, tensions in the region are rising with every passing hour. While eyes are turned toward the steps the Tehran administration will take following the high-level losses in Iran, statements are also coming in one after another from the Washington and Tel Aviv axis.

20.30 | QATAR SHOT DOWN TWO IRANIAN PLANES

The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that two Iranian Su-24 fighter jets, which had launched a wave of attacks against the country's airspace, were shot down by the Qatar Emiri Air Force.

The Qatari military also destroyed 7 ballistic missiles and 5 kamikaze UAVs in the air.

19:20 | TRUMP: THE BIG WAVE HAS NOT COME YET

US President Trump stated in his new announcement that things are going very well and that they have not yet begun to deal heavy blows to Iran.

Stating that they were surprised by Iran's attacks on Arab countries, Trump said:

"Iran's attacks surprised us. We were not expecting attacks on Arab countries. The Iranians opened fire on a hotel and a residence.

We are devastating them. I think things are going very well. We haven't even started dealing them heavy blows yet; the big wave hasn't come yet.

The big wave is coming soon. We want to help the Iranian people, but right now we want everyone to stay at home. It is not safe outside."

18.30 | US INTELLIGENCE CENTERS AND MILITARY LOGISTICS WAREHOUSES TARGETED

According to information reflected in the Iranian press, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement regarding the 11th wave of "Operation True Promise 4."

The statement noted that with the participation of the IRGC Navy and Aerospace Force elements, US intelligence centers and military logistics warehouses in the Persian Gulf, as well as the communication industrial complex in the Israeli city of Beersheba, were targeted with missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The statement, which reported that 500 military points belonging to Israel and the US have been attacked since the beginning of the US-Israel attacks on Iran, warned that retaliatory strikes would continue to increase.

17.45 | QATAR TO DECLARE 'FORCE MAJEURE'

The British news agency Reuters reported that the Qatari energy company Qatar Energy plans to declare a "force majeure" situation due to developments in the region. Force majeure is declared in situations such as war, natural disasters, or earthquakes that prevent the parties to a contract from fulfilling their obligations.

17.10 | PASSAGE THROUGH THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ DENIED

The Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) announced that a ship attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission was struck and sunk by Iran.

17.00 | SPAIN TAKES A CLEAR STANCE AGAINST THE US

Spain has banned the US from using its bases to conduct airstrikes against Iran. Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said that the US has not used and will not be able to use the Morón de la Frontera base in the city of Seville and the Rota base in the city of Cádiz, both in the Andalusia region, for its attacks on Iran in any way.

16.45 | 13 PEOPLE INJURED IN IRAN'S RETALIATORY ATTACKS ON ISRAEL

One of the missiles launched by Iran in retaliation for the attacks by Israel and the US hit a building in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba. While 13 people were injured in the attack, a statement by Magen David Adom reported that one person was in moderate condition, while 12 others were taken to Soroka Hospital with injuries caused by broken glass. On the other hand, the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported that 51 people were evacuated from the area where the missile fell and sought medical attention, noting that most of them were treated for minor injuries due to panic attacks.

16.35 | US CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF DAN CAINE: WE EXPECT MORE CASUALTIES

Along with American Secretary of War Hegseth, US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine also made a press statement regarding the Iran War. Caine said that the deployment of American forces to the region is continuing. Stating, "This is not a one-night operation. We expect more casualties. This is a major combat operation," Caine said that US President Trump gave the green light for the operation without delay and that the first missiles fired were Tomahawks. Stating that more than 100 American aircraft are involved in the operation, the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that communication in the region has been blocked by cyberattacks. Caine said that operations in the region will continue.

16:13 | KHAMENEI'S WIFE HAS ALSO PASSED AWAY

Mansureh Khojasteh, the wife of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike during the Iran operation launched by the US and Israel, died 2 days after her husband's death due to injuries sustained in the airstrike.

16:07 | AMERICAN SECRETARY OF WAR: THE REGIME HAS TRULY CHANGED

American Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made statements following the attacks by Israel and the US on Iran. Hegseth said, "This is not a regime change war, but the regime has truly changed. Iran will not have nuclear weapons." Hegseth stated, "The US mission in Iran is to prevent Iranian missiles, its navy, and its access to nuclear weapons. This is not Iraq; this is not a war that will not end. There will be casualties in the Iran operation. We are attacking Iran with surgical precision, overwhelmingly, and without hesitation."

16:00 | ISRAEL: WE HAVE STARTED NEW ATTACKS ON TEHRAN

The Israeli army announced that they have started new attacks on Tehran. Iranian state television reported that explosion sounds were heard in Tehran and that numerous attacks were carried out. The Iranian Tasnim agency claimed that the Iranian diplomatic police headquarters was targeted in the attacks. In the shadow of the attacks, it was announced that Seyyed Majid bin El Reza has been temporarily appointed to the Iranian Ministry of Defense. It was announced that the historic Golestan Palace in Tehran, which is also on the UNESCO World Heritage list, was damaged during the airstrikes.

15:56 | US ATTACKED WITH B-1 BOMBERS

An official speaking to the US-based Axios announced that the US Air Force conducted overnight strikes on surface-to-surface ballistic missile and command-and-control centers in Iran using B-1 strategic bombers.

15:29 | CENTCOM: A TOTAL OF 4 US SOLDIERS KILLED IN THE ATTACKS

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that as of March 2, 4 US soldiers have been killed in the attacks launched by the US-Israel against Iran. CENTCOM announced that a soldier who was seriously injured during Iran's initial attacks could not be saved and died. Thus, the total number of American soldiers killed has risen to 4. CENTCOM had stated yesterday that 3 soldiers were killed and 5 soldiers were seriously injured in the attacks.

15:21 | IRANIAN MISSILES INJURED 17 PEOPLE IN ISRAEL

Missiles sent by Iran to Israel hit the city of Beersheba. It was stated that 17 people were injured and taken to the hospital due to the impact of the ballistic missiles. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that they have launched a new wave of missile attacks on Beersheba.

15:17 | ISRAEL KILLED HEZBOLLAH'S INTELLIGENCE CHIEF

The Israeli army announced that it had killed the head of the Hezbollah intelligence center in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.

14:54 | QATAR IS HALTING LNG PRODUCTION

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to Iran hitting Gulf countries in response to the US-Israel operation. The Ministry stated, "Iran must pay the price for this clear attack on our people. Such an attack cannot be left unanswered." It stated that Iran targeted civilian infrastructure, including the Qatar International Airport, and expressed that Qatar is not currently in talks with the Iranian government. In recent days, explosion sounds were heard in Doha, the capital of Qatar, and it was stated that 16 people were injured. QatarEnergy, owned by the state of Qatar, announced that it would halt liquefied natural gas (LNG) production.

14:38 | GREECE IS SENDING SHIPS AND PLANES TO SOUTHERN CYPRUS

Government spokesperson for the Republic of Cyprus, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, announced in a post on the social media platform X that two unmanned aerial vehicles heading toward the British Akrotiri Base in Cyprus had been "successfully intercepted." After the unmanned aerial vehicles appeared on radar, Paphos Airport on the Greek side was temporarily evacuated. The Greek Ministry of Defense announced that it would send 2 frigates and 2 fighter jets to protect the Republic of Cyprus from unmanned aerial vehicle attacks.

14:33 | LEBANON: WE WILL BAN HEZBOLLAH'S MILITARY ACTIVITIES

An Israeli military official speaking to Reuters said that all options, including the occupation of Lebanon, are on the table for Israel. Lebanon's Hezbollah had launched attacks on Israel following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, and Israel announced that it had begun hitting Hezbollah targets across Lebanon in response. Later, an Israeli army spokesperson said that no plan had been made yet for the occupation of Lebanon and stated that the Israeli army had expanded its presence on the Lebanese border. In a later statement, the Israeli army announced that they had hit a high-ranking Hezbollah member in Beirut. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati also reacted to Hezbollah responding to Israel with missiles. Mikati said that Lebanon would ban Hezbollah's military activities.

14:11 | 3 US PLANES SHOT DOWN BY FRIENDLY FIRE IN KUWAIT

According to a statement made by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense, several US fighter jets crashed in Kuwait. It was stated that the condition of all crew members is stable. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that 3 F-15E fighter jets were involved in the Iran operation and were shot down by the Kuwaiti air defense system. It was stated that 6 crew members were rescued alive.

14:00 | ISRAEL: WE HAVE STARTED NEW ATTACKS ON TEHRAN

The Israeli army announced that they have started new attacks on Tehran. Iranian state television reported that explosion sounds were heard in Tehran. The Iranian Tasnim agency claimed that the Iranian diplomatic police headquarters was targeted in the attacks. In the shadow of the attacks, it was announced that Seyyed Majid bin El Reza has been temporarily appointed to the Iranian Ministry of Defense.

13:27 | REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS: WE TARGETED NETANYAHU'S OFFICE

Iran's Tasnim News Agency claimed that Iran targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. The statement said, "Netanyahu's fate is unknown. The Israeli Air Force Command and the Prime Minister's office were targeted with Kheibar missiles."

13:15 | ALARM IN JERUSALEM AND AKROTIRI BASE

The Israeli Army announced that Iran has started a new missile attack on Israel. It was stated that alarms have been activated in various parts of the country. Explosion sounds are also reported to have been heard in Jerusalem. It was stated that sirens were sounding at the British Akrotiri Base in Southern Cyprus and that some planes had taken off.

12:27 | QATAR: IRAN MUST PAY THE PRICE

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to Iran hitting Gulf countries in response to the US-Israel operation. The Ministry stated, "Iran must pay the price for this clear attack on our people. Such an attack cannot be left unanswered." It stated that Iran targeted civilian infrastructure, including the Qatar International Airport, and expressed that Qatar is not currently in talks with the Iranian government. In recent days, explosion sounds were heard in Doha, the capital of Qatar, and it was stated that 16 people were injured.

12:21 | ISRAEL HIT A HIGH-RANKING HEZBOLLAH MEMBER IN BEIRUT

An Israeli military official speaking to Reuters said that all options, including the occupation of Lebanon, are on the table for Israel. Lebanon's Hezbollah had launched attacks on Israel following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, and Israel had announced that it had begun hitting Hezbollah targets across Lebanon in response. Later, an Israeli army spokesperson said that no plan had been made yet for the occupation of Lebanon and stated that the Israeli army had expanded its presence on the Lebanese border. In a later statement, the Israeli army announced that they had hit a high-ranking Hezbollah member in Beirut.

12:18 | IRAN HIT NATANZ NUCLEAR FACILITIES

Iran's envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency said that the US and Israel had carried out attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran. The envoy announced that the Natanz Nuclear Facilities were hit in the attack. Natanz was also hit by the Israeli Air Force during the 12-Day War in June 2025.

11:22 | DEATH TOLL IN IRAN EXCEEDS 500 IN THREE DAYS

The Iranian Red Crescent announced that at least 555 people have died in total in Iran since the beginning of the war.

10.50 | RAS TANURA REFINERY IN SAUDI ARABIA HIT

According to news based on Reuters' sources, the Ras Tanura oil refinery, which is part of the Saudi state-owned Saudi Aramco, was targeted by an Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle.

Local sources reported that the facility was closed as of today following the attack.

Ras Tanura is known as Saudi Arabia's largest oil refinery.

BREAKING: Iran reportedly struck Saudi oil infrastructure, including Aramco’s Ras Tanura facility — one of the world’s largest oil export hubs. pic.twitter.com/kxoxqclNLo

— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 2, 2026

10.14 | 6 MILITARY FACILITIES TARGETED IN ARDAKAN

Yazd Deputy Governor Ismail Dehestani announced that 6 military facilities in the Ardakan district of Yazd province were hit in the US-Israel attacks.

Speaking to IRNA, Dehestani said, "At dawn today, 6 military facilities in Ardakan were attacked. Additionally, a target on the Yazd-Mehriz road was subjected to a US-Israel airstrike."

Dehestani did not share information regarding casualties in the attacks.

It was also reported that explosion sounds were heard in the cities of Tehran, Karaj, and Urmia today.

10:07 | CHINA CALLS FOR HALTING OPERATIONS

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs called, "The US and Israel attacking Iran is a violation of international law; all parties must stop military operations." While the statement expressed concern over the danger of the war spreading, China also used the phrase "we are against the use of force in international relations" regarding the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei.

09.50 | MESSAGE FROM ISRAEL TO LEBANON ABOUT AN OPERATION THAT WILL LAST DAYS

Israeli Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir announced that they have launched an offensive operation against Lebanon that will last for days.

Zamir said that operations would be carried out against Hezbollah targets that launched retaliatory attacks on Israel following the killing of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Stating that the attacks could continue for several days, Zamir said, "We have launched an offensive operation against Hezbollah. We must prepare for a conflict that will last for many days."

Zamir noted that the attacks on Lebanon would continue in waves and without interruption.

Major General Rafi Milo, Commander of the Israeli Army's Northern Command, had also announced that attacks on Lebanon would be further increased, citing Hezbollah as the reason.

09:10 | US FIGHTER JET SHOT DOWN IN KUWAIT

It was claimed that a US F-15 fighter jet was shot down in Kuwait. In footage reflected on mobile phone cameras, it was seen that the pilot ejected with a parachute and was later put into the trunk of a car. No official statement has been made regarding the incident yet.

BREAKING NEWS: A US fighter jet crashed in Kuwait.pic.twitter.com/1QWI0BLVst

— BPT (@bpthaber) March 2, 2026

08.58 | DEATH TOLL RISING IN BEIRUT AND THE SOUTH

The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that 31 people lost their lives and 149 people were injured in the airstrikes carried out by Israel on Beirut and the southern regions.

08.53 | MESSAGE FROM ISRAEL TO INCREASE ATTACKS

Major General Rafi Milo, Commander of the Israeli Army's Northern Command, announced that they would increase the intensity of operations, citing Hezbollah as the reason. Milo said, "Hezbollah chose the Iranian regime instead of the Lebanese State and carried out an attack on our citizens. We were prepared for this, and they will pay a heavy price for it." Arguing that high-ranking Hezbollah figures and infrastructure were targeted in Beirut and the south, Milo stated that reinforcements were made to the border line and that the attacks would continue.

08.40 | NAMES OF COMMANDERS WHO DIED IN IRAN BECOMING CLEAR

The identities of 7 more high-ranking military officials who lost their lives in the US-Israel attacks in Iran have been announced. According to the Tasnim News Agency, losses including high-ranking figures from the office of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei and the General Staff have been confirmed. Previous statements had also reported that critical figures, including the Chief of General Staff and the Commander of the Revolutionary Guards, had been killed.

08:10 | CROSSINGS RESTRICTED ON THE TURKEY-IRAN BORDER

The Turkish Ministry of Trade announced that mutual daily passenger crossings with Iran have been suspended at 3 border gates. It was stated that commercial freight transport would continue in a controlled and conditional manner.

07.38 | OFFICIAL APPLICATION FROM TEHRAN TO THE UN

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US and Israel of violating international law and called on the United Nations. In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council, it was argued that the attack on the Iranian leader was contrary to international conventions and it was requested that steps be taken against those responsible. Iran emphasized that it reserves the right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

07.53 | LARIJANI: NO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE US

Ali Larijani, Secretary-General of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, denied allegations that negotiations had been restarted with Washington. Denying the allegations by saying, "We will not negotiate with the US," Larijani also criticized US President Donald Trump with harsh words.

08.26 | SCHOOLS CLOSED IN LEBANON

Following the Israeli attacks, education was suspended in all private and public schools and vocational and technical education institutions in Lebanon for security reasons. The Ministry of Education announced that the decision was taken due to extraordinary security conditions and that developments would be evaluated on a daily basis.

06:53 | ALARM IN KUWAIT: SIREN AND EXPLOSION SOUNDS

Iran continues its retaliations against countries in the region where US bases are located. In this context, it was reported that sirens were sounding and loud explosion sounds were heard in Kuwait.

06:00 | NEW WAVE OF ATTACKS IN THE CAPITAL AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

The Iranian press announced that Israel launched a new operation in the early hours of the morning. It was reported that successive explosions occurred in many cities, especially in the capital Tehran and Karaj.

05:30 | EMERGENCY SUMMIT IN LEBANON

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati described the rockets fired from the south of the country into Israel as an "irresponsible act"; he said this endangered the country's security and gave Israel a pretext to continue its attacks. Following Israel's intense bombardment, Mikati called the cabinet to an emergency meeting. It was stated that the developments throughout the night and the measures to be taken would be discussed at the meeting.

05:00 | EVACUATION WARNING FOR MORE THAN 50 SETTLEMENTS

The Israeli army issued an attack warning for more than 50 villages and towns in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley. The people of the region were asked to vacate their homes.

04:50 | ISRAEL: HIGH-RANKING HEZBOLLAH FIGURE TARGETED

Hezbollah announced that it had launched an attack on Israel following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei. The Israeli army announced that it had hit Hezbollah targets across Lebanon. Later, it was claimed that an important Hezbollah commander was targeted in Beirut. Evacuation calls were made for numerous regions.

04:10 | CYPRUS STATEMENT FROM LONDON

The British Ministry of Defense reported that a response was given to Iran's attacks on the Akrotiri Air Base in the Greek Cypriot Administration. It was noted that the statement came shortly after the decision to open British bases for use.

04:00 | CASUALTIES IN BAHRAIN

The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced that the Salman Industrial City was targeted. 1 person lost their life and 2 people were seriously injured in the attack.

03:34 | NEW AIR OPERATION FROM ISRAEL TO LEBANON

Israel launched an air operation, citing rockets fired from Lebanon as the reason. While explosion sounds were heard in Beirut, Hezbollah announced that it had claimed responsibility for the rocket attacks on Israel.

03:00 | NORTH OF TEHRAN UNDER TARGET

The Iranian press reported that new explosions occurred in Tehran during the night. The Israeli army reported that a comprehensive attack was carried out on targets across the capital. According to Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency, Niloufar Square and its surroundings were hit; according to initial determinations, at least 20 people lost their lives.

02:45 | MISSILE FALLING ON JERUSALEM: 6 INJURED

A missile launched from Iran hit a street in Jerusalem. Magen David Adom announced that 6 people were injured, 5 of them slightly. Due to the explosion, a large crater formed on the road, and damage occurred to vehicles.

02:33 | TRUMP: MORE AMERICAN SOLDIERS MAY DIE, THAT'S HOW IT IS

US President Donald Trump said regarding the Iranian attack, "Currently, war operations are continuing with full force and will continue until we reach all our goals." Arguing in a video he shared on social media that Iran's "entire military command structure" had been destroyed, Trump stated that 3 American soldiers had been killed so far and said, "Unfortunately, there will be more casualties. That's how it is. There will probably be more, but we will do everything in our power to prevent that from happening."

02:15 | FIRST ROCKETS FROM LEBANON TO ISRAEL

The Israeli army announced that rockets were fired from Lebanese territory into Israel. Sirens were activated in the north of the country. This attack was recorded as the first move from Lebanon toward Israel on the second day of the war.

01:54 | HARSH MESSAGE FROM E3 TO IRAN

The leaders of France, Germany, and the UK issued a joint statement. In the statement, it was stated that they were ready for "necessary and proportionate defensive actions" against Iran's missile attacks, and it was said, "The E3 leaders are horrified by the disproportionate and indiscriminate missile attacks launched by Iran against countries in the region, including those that did not participate in the initial US and Israeli military operations. Iran's reckless attacks have targeted our close allies and threaten our military personnel and civilians in the region."

01:11 | BASE APPROVAL FROM THE UK TO THE US

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that they had accepted the US request to use British bases for defensive purposes. Starmer, who began his statement by saying, "I explained to you that the UK is not involved in the attacks on Iran. This still holds true," used the following expressions:

"Over the last two days, Iran has carried out attacks in the region against countries that did not attack them. They hit airports and hotels where British citizens were staying. Our armed forces stationed in the region are also at risk due to Iran's actions. Iran hit a military base in Bahrain, and this attack narrowly missed British personnel. However, our partners in the Gulf asked us to do more to defend themselves, and it is my duty to protect the lives of British citizens. British jets, which are already preventing Iranian attacks, have taken off as part of coordinated defensive operations. The only way to stop the threat is to destroy the missiles at their source, that is, in their warehouses or on the ramps from which they are launched. The United States requested permission to use British bases for this clear and limited defensive justification. We decided to accept this request to prevent Iran from launching missiles across the region, killing innocent civilians, putting British lives at risk, and hitting countries not involved in the conflict. This situation is in accordance with international law. We are not involved in these attacks, but we will continue to maintain our defensive activities in the region. I want to be very clear about this. We all remember the mistakes in Iraq. We have learned our lesson. We were not involved in the initial attacks on Iran, and we will not participate in offensive actions now. However, Iran is following a scorched-earth strategy, so we support the collective self-defense of our allies and our people in the region."

23:21 | TRUMP: THE OPERATION MAY LAST 4 WEEKS

Donald Trump said that the military operation in Iran could continue for about 4 weeks. Saying, "The Iranian regime, equipped with long-range missiles and nuclear weapons, will be a threat to every American. I call on the Revolutionary Guards, the Iranian army, and the police to lay down their arms. Otherwise, they will face death. Military operations will continue until all goals are reached," Trump also addressed the Iranian people, saying, "America is with you. I call on the Iranians to seize this moment and take back their country."