Breaking News: Second day of conflict between US–Israel and Iran! What is happening in the region?

The US and Israel launched an operation against Iran yesterday (February 28). US President Donald Trump announced that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the operations.

(Khamenei's residence and office as seen in satellite imagery following the attack.)

In his statement, Trump said of Khamenei, "Khamenei, one of the worst people in the world, is dead."

Iranian state television also confirmed that Khamenei lost his life in the attacks. Following Khamenei's death, a 40-day national mourning period and a 7-day public holiday have been declared in Iran.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement saying, "The heaviest offensive operation in the history of the Iranian Armed Forces will begin within minutes against the occupied territories and the bases of US forces."

Developments following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran are as follows:

22:22 | ISRAELI MEDIA: KHAMENEI'S SON ALSO DEAD

Israel announced that dozens of locations in Iran were targeted. The Israeli press claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei, seen as Khamenei's successor, was also killed. Following Khamenei's death, the name of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, had been coming to the fore. The 57-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei participated in the First Gulf War between 1980-88 and was known as a staunch supporter of his father's policies.

22:19 | SIRENS SOUND IN TEL AVIV

While various points in Iran were being targeted, officials sent a message that attacks against Israel would continue. Siren sounds were heard in Israel's capital, Tel Aviv.

19:49

IRAN: WE ARE OPEN TO ANY EFFORT TO STOP THE CONFLICT

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is open to any serious effort that would contribute to stopping the escalation and restoring stability. Emphasizing that the US-Israeli attacks on Iran have increased tension in the region, Araghchi drew attention to Iran's stance calling for peace.

19:18

TRUMP: IRAN WANTS TO TALK, I ACCEPTED

Trump stated, "Iran's new leaders want to talk. I accepted." Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said in a phone call with his Omani counterpart that they are open to any effort to reduce tension in the region.

18:43

TRUMP: WE KILLED 48 IRANIAN LEADERS

Speaking to Fox News, US President Donald Trump said that 48 Iranian leaders were killed in the US attacks. In a statement to CNBC, Trump said the operation against Iran was progressing faster than planned.

17:53

THREE US SOLDIERS KILLED

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that 3 US soldiers lost their lives in the Iran operations and 5 soldiers were seriously injured. It was not specified where or in which attack the soldiers lost their lives.

17:46

IRANIAN PRESIDENT: IRAN WILL DISAPPOINT ITS ENEMIES

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the public following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who lost his life in the joint attacks by Israel and the US. Describing Khamenei's death as a "great catastrophe for the country," Pezeshkian said, "The US and Israel should know that the only thing this action will gain them is shame. Today, our dear nation, which is mourning the passing of this great martyr, must show its presence in mosques and streets to join hands and thwart the enemies' insidious plans."

17:09

BALLISTIC MISSILE AT AIRCRAFT CARRIER LINCOLN

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it had carried out an attack on the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln with 4 ballistic missiles. The 7th announcement of the "True Promise 4" operation was published by the Revolutionary Guard Corps Press Office. The statement said, "As a result of the attack on enemy targets, the US military's aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln was targeted with four ballistic missiles." No statement has been made by the US military on the matter yet.

16:30 | ISRAELI PRESS: AHMADINEJAD KILLED

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was killed in airstrikes carried out by Israel and the US.

15:55 | ISRAEL: 6 PEOPLE KILLED IN IRAN'S MISSILE ATTACKS

Statements from Israel indicated that 6 people were killed in Iran's missile attacks. It was learned that a missile hit a building in the city of Beit Shemesh. It is stated that an Israeli settlement 30 kilometers from Jerusalem was also hit by a ballistic missile attack. According to initial reports, 20 people were injured in the attack.

15:20 | SETTLEMENT NEAR JERUSALEM HIT: 20 INJURED

It is stated that an Israeli settlement 30 kilometers from Jerusalem was hit by Iran's ballistic missile attack. According to initial reports, 20 people were injured in the attack.

14:30 | OIL TANKER HIT IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ

It was reported that Iran hit an oil tanker that was "trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without heeding warnings." According to Iranian state television, an oil tanker attempting an "illegal" passage through the Strait of Hormuz without heeding warnings was targeted. It was stated that the tanker caught fire and was about to sink. Previously, the Omani Coast Guard announced that another Palau-flagged oil tanker had been attacked off the coast of Khasab Port in the Strait of Hormuz and that 4 people were injured. While it was stated that the tanker's 20-person crew had been evacuated, it has not yet been announced what hit the tanker. This incident marks the first attack by Tehran on targets near Oman following the joint US and Israeli attacks on Iran. The shipping company Hapag-Lloyd also announced that it had suspended the passage of its ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran hit an oil tanker trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.pic.twitter.com/WQJpci5dOe

— BPT (@bpthaber) March 1, 2026

14:12 | ATTEMPTED RAID ON US CONSULATE IN PAKISTAN

In the Pakistani city of Karachi, a group reacting to the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran attempted to enter the US Consulate. Police intervened after the protesters tried to enter the building by throwing stones. It was announced that, according to initial reports, 9 people lost their lives in the clashes between the protesters and the police. It was stated that security forces at the consulate opened fire on the protesters after they climbed the consulate wall.

14:05 | ISRAEL: WE HAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL ATTACK

The Israeli Army made a statement regarding the school attack in Minab, southern Iran, yesterday, in which at least 108 children were killed in an Israeli strike on an elementary school. They stated they were "not aware" of any US or Israeli attack on a school. "We are not aware of an Israeli or American attack there at this moment. We are acting with extreme precision," they said. It was also stated that explosion sounds were heard from the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, the Israeli Army claimed that Iran produces "dozens of surface-to-surface missiles" and alleged that half of Iran's missile stockpile was destroyed in the war in June 2025.

13:30 | OIL TANKER HIT IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ

The Omani Coast Guard announced that a Palau-flagged oil tanker had been attacked off the coast of Khasab Port in the Strait of Hormuz and that 4 people were injured. While it was stated that the tanker's 20-person crew had been evacuated, it has not yet been announced what hit the tanker. This incident marks the first attack by Tehran on targets near Oman following the joint US and Israeli attacks on Iran. The shipping company Hapag-Lloyd also announced that it had suspended the passage of its ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

13:26 | ISRAEL: WE ATTACKED TO OPEN THE ROAD TO TEHRAN

The Israeli Army announced that it had launched a new wave of attacks on the Iranian capital, Tehran. In a statement from Israel regarding the air campaign that began on February 28, it was stated that the operation was organized to 'open the road to Tehran.' Following the statement, successive explosion sounds were heard in Tehran. While the attacks were carried out on the northern and eastern parts of Tehran, smoke rose from the hit points. It was reported that an explosion also occurred near the Iranian state television building in Tehran. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the Israeli Air Force had hit Tehran for the first time with munitions "dropped directly onto the targets." It is stated that previous attacks were carried out with missiles launched from outside the range. Katz said they would carry out "uninterrupted and powerful attacks" on Tehran.

13:10 | CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM PUTIN

Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed his condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian due to the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a result of the joint US-Israeli attack.

“A VILE MURDER”

Putin described Khamenei's death as "a vile murder that violates all norms of human morality and international law."

In the statement made by the Kremlin, it was said, "In our country, Ayatollah Khamenei will be remembered as an outstanding statesman who made a great personal contribution to the development of friendly Russian-Iranian relations and to taking these relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership."

13:01 | "IRAN SENT MISSILES TOWARDS BRITISH BASES IN CYPRUS"

British Defense Secretary John Healey said that Iran had sent two missiles towards British bases located in the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus. Healey called on Iran to stop missile attacks and abandon its weapons programs. Condemning the Iranian regime, Healey refrained from commenting on the legality of the US-Israeli attacks, stating that this was a matter for the US to explain.

12:49 | AYATOLLAH ARAFI APPOINTED INTERIM MEMBER OF THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

The Iranian ISNA News Agency reported that he was appointed as a legal member of the leadership council that will choose the person to take over the leadership role after Ali Khamenei. The father of Arafi, born in 1959, Muhammad Arafi, was in the close circle of Ayatollah Khomeini. Arafi himself had been in the Assembly of Experts since 2022.

12:08 | PEZESHKIAN: OUR REVENGE IS A LEGITIMATE RIGHT

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gave a message of revenge against the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. In his statement, Pezeshkian said that Tehran sees revenge as a "legitimate right and duty" and stated, "We will do our best to fulfill this duty."

11:50 | ISRAEL: WE ATTACKED TO OPEN THE ROAD TO TEHRAN

The Israeli Army announced that it had launched a new wave of attacks on the Iranian capital, Tehran. In a statement from Israel regarding the air campaign that began on February 28, it was stated that the operation was organized to 'open the road to Tehran.' Following the statement, successive explosion sounds were heard in Tehran. While the attacks were carried out on the northern and eastern parts of Tehran, smoke rose from the hit points.

11:30 | ATTEMPTED RAID ON US CONSULATE IN PAKISTAN

In the Pakistani city of Karachi, a group reacting to the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran attempted to enter the US Consulate. Police intervened after the protesters tried to enter the building by throwing stones. It was announced that, according to initial reports, 9 people lost their lives in the clashes between the protesters and the police.

11:20 | ISRAEL: WE ATTACKED TO OPEN THE ROAD TO TEHRAN

The Israeli Army announced that it had launched a new wave of attacks on the Iranian capital, Tehran. In a statement from Israel regarding the air campaign that began on February 28, it was stated that the operation was organized to 'open the road to Tehran.'

10:44 | NEW COMMANDER APPOINTED TO REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS

The new name to replace the killed Revolutionary Guard Commander Mohammad Pakpour in Iran has been determined. Former Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has been appointed as the new commander.

09:34 | IRANIAN CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF KILLED

Iranian media reported that Chief of General Staff Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi and Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh were killed in the US-Israeli attacks yesterday.

"A TEMPORARY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL WILL BE ESTABLISHED"

Ali Larijani, Secretary-General of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said in a statement to state television that a temporary leadership council would be established today. Accusing the US and Israel of trying to plunder and dismember Iran, Larijani warned that if they make any attempt, separatist groups will face a harsh response.

09:27 | EXPLOSION SOUNDS IN TEHRAN

It is stated that explosion sounds are coming from the Iranian capital, Tehran. While it is not specified where the explosions occurred, it is stated that there are people who took to the streets in Tehran to commemorate the killed supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

09:00 | LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ESTABLISHED TODAY

Ali Larijani, Chairman of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, spoke to state television. He announced that a temporary leadership council would be established today in Iran, where discussions have begun on who will be the leader after Ali Khamenei's death. Larijani said that the US and Israel are trying to plunder and dismember Iran and said, "If separatist groups take action, they will face a harsh reaction."

08:24 | HARSH MESSAGE FROM TRUMP TO IRAN

US President Donald Trump sent a message to Iran via the social media platform Truth. After Iran announced that it would carry out new attacks, Trump said, "They better not do it, if they do, we will come against them with a force never seen before." Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf also targeted Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Ghalibaf said that both leaders had "crossed the red line and will be held accountable for this." Ghalibaf also discussed scenarios after Khamenei on Iranian state television and said, "We will continue on Khamenei's path."

08:02 | COUNTER-ATTACK FROM TEHRAN

The Iranian Armed Forces announced that they had carried out new missile and UAV attacks against Israel and US elements in the region.

Mehr News Agency published the sixth official announcement of the Iranian Armed Forces.

In the announcement, it was reported that within the scope of the sixth phase of the "True Promise 4" operation, the Revolutionary Guard Corps had launched comprehensive missile and drone attacks against Israel and US military points in the region.

In the statement, information was shared that in addition to 27 different points belonging to the US, "Tel Nof Airbase, the Israeli army's general staff headquarters in Tel Aviv, and a large defense industry complex were among the targeted places."

The Iranian Armed Forces also emphasized that "siren sounds will not be allowed to stop at Israeli and US bases, and a different and harsh revenge step, successive and deterrent, will be implemented."

It was reported that after the attacks, air defense systems were activated in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Jordan, and Israel, and explosion sounds were heard in various regions.

07:26 | CASUALTY ANNOUNCEMENT FROM TEL AVIV

The Israeli administration announced that 1 person lost their life and a total of 121 people were injured in the retaliatory attacks carried out by Iran since yesterday.

07:00 | NEW WAVE OF ATTACKS IN THE MORNING

Iran launched a new attack process in the morning targeting Israel as well as US forces and Arab countries where US soldiers are stationed. While the Israeli side announced that new missiles had been fired, explosion sounds were heard again in Dubai, Doha, and Bahrain.

06:36 | MASS GATHERING IN TEHRAN

After Iranian state television officially announced that Iranian leader Ali Khamenei had lost his life, many people flocked to Revolution Square in Tehran with flags. Hundreds of people gathered at the Shrine of Fatima Masumeh in the city of Qom chanted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans. In Mashhad, a black flag was hoisted on the dome of the Imam Reza Shrine; Iranians who came to the region shed tears over Khamenei's death.

06:18 | EXPLOSION IN ERBIL

An explosion occurred in the Iraqi city of Erbil, in an area where a US base is also located. While smoke rose from the city center, no official statement has been made regarding the incident yet.

06:09 | INTERIM MANAGEMENT FORMULA

The official Iranian news agency IRNA reported that after Ali Khamenei's death, his duties would be temporarily taken over by a council consisting of the President, the Head of the Judiciary, and a member of the Guardian Council.

06:05 | NEW MESSAGE FROM TRUMP

US President Donald Trump made a statement after it was officially announced that Ali Khamenei was killed. Using the phrase, "A great day for the world, for America," Trump said, "Iran's retaliation so far is weaker than we expected. A diplomatic solution is now easier than it was yesterday."

05:46 | TEHRAN: IT WILL NOT GO UNANSWERED

In a statement made after it was officially accepted that Ali Khamenei died in the US-Israeli attacks, the Iranian administration included the phrase, "This great crime will never go unanswered."

05:20 | REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS WARNED

Iranian state television announced that the Revolutionary Guards would begin the most intense attack operation in the country's history against Israeli and US bases within minutes.

05:18 | ATTACKS STARTED AGAIN

The attacks by the US and Israel against Iran started again towards morning. Violent explosion sounds were heard in the capital, Tehran.

04:42 | NATIONAL MOURNING AND HOLIDAY DECISION

After it was confirmed that Ali Khamenei was killed, a 40-day mourning period was declared in Iran. The Tehran administration also decided on a 7-day public holiday across the country.

04:34 | STATE MEDIA: KHAMENEI IS DEAD

The claim that "Khamenei was killed," voiced by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was also confirmed by Iranian state media. While the phrase "The leader of the Iranian Islamic revolution has reached martyrdom" was used in the state television news, it was reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office early Saturday morning.

03:31 | TEHRAN TARGETED

The Israeli army announced that it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran's ballistic missile and air defense systems. After midnight, explosion sounds rose again in Tehran.

03:28 | FAMILY MEMBERS ALSO LOST THEIR LIVES

Iranian state media announced that Ali Khamenei's daughter and grandson were killed in the US-Israeli attacks. It had previously been confirmed that Khamenei's daughter-in-law and son-in-law also lost their lives in the first attacks.

03:13 | FIRE AT DUBAI PORT

The administration of the Emirate of Dubai in the UAE announced that a fire broke out at Jebel Ali Port as a result of air defense interventions during Iran's attacks on US bases. The Dubai Government Media Office announced that the falling debris caused a fire at a pier, there were no injuries in the incident, and extinguishing efforts were continuing.

02:05 | CASUALTY IN TEL AVIV

As a result of a ballistic missile hitting Tel Aviv in Iran's retaliatory attack, 1 person lost their life and 4 people were injured. The missile, which directly hit two buildings in the Gush Dan region, caused serious damage to the surroundings. The Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom reported that one of the injured was in serious condition. Medical teams announced that a woman in her 40s who was injured in the attack had lost her life.

01:39 | FIRE AT BURJ AL ARAB

The administration of the Emirate of Dubai announced that a fire broke out on the exterior of the Burj Al Arab. The Dubai Government Media Office reported that a UAV was neutralized and the falling parts caused a small-scale fire, and the flames were brought under control in a short time. There were claims in UAE media that there were injured people.

01:32 | STATEMENT FROM CENTCOM

US Central Command denied claims that Iran had hit an American supply ship. CENTCOM stated, "We have no ships hit. Our fleet is fully operational."

01:15 | DUBAI AIRPORT TARGETED

The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that 132 missiles and 195 drones launched from Iran were intercepted. It was reported that 4 people were injured in the attacks on Dubai Airport.

00:57 | POST ON BEHALF OF KHAMENEI

After Trump's post claiming Khamenei's death, an image was shared from Khamenei's social media account. The image included the phrases, "In the name of Ali. Moses is coming from the Nile towards Pharaoh. Ali is coming towards Israel with his Zulfiqar."

00:39 | TRUMP: KHAMENEI IS DEAD

US President Donald Trump announced that Iranian leader Khamenei was dead. The Iranian side did not confirm the claim at that time. In his post, Trump said, "Khamenei, one of the worst people in history, is dead..." and argued that this was an opportunity for Iranians to take back their country.

00:08 | RETALIATION FROM IRAN

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced that Israeli bases and the Ministry of Defense were targeted in the new wave of attacks. The Israeli Ambulance Service announced that 21 people were injured in the attacks.

00:05 | TRUMP–ERDOĞAN MEETING

The White House announced that US President Donald Trump and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a meeting. The statement also mentioned that Trump had also made contact with the leaders of the UK and Kuwait.

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