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Breaking: The United States and Israel have launched coordinated airstrikes across Iran’s territory, striking major cities and military infrastructure as part of a broad offensive against Tehran’s strategic capabilities. Iranian authorities report explosions in at least 20 cities following joint strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces, which Tehran called a violation of its sovereignty and a breach of international law.

US-Israel attack Iran: 'There are signs that Khamenei is dead', claims Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy’s newest $13 billion aircraft carrier, deployed near Iran, is facing a severe sanitation crisis. Hundreds of malfunctioning toilets have forced sailors to endure long lines, limited access, and significant onboard frustration. This ongoing issue highlights persistent operational and maintenance challenges on the Navy’s most advanced carrier. The carrier remains fully deployed in the region as tensions escalate, but morale is reportedly affected by the malfunctioning facilities.

A video appears to show a high-rise ablaze in Bahrain after Iran targeted US Fifth Fleet facilities in Manama. Iran-US-Israel conflict is widening, drawing the Gulf kingdom into the escalation.

US-Israel attack Iran | 'Low cost one-way drones used for first time in Iran attack', says US military

The strikes on Iran’s air defence systems by Israeli fighter jets enabled the expansion of air superiority over Iranian skies and caused a severe blow to the regime’s central offensive capability, the launch sites in western Iran, said the military spokesperson.

first satellite images have emerged showing significant destruction at the compound of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran following reported U.S.‑Israeli airstrikes. The high‑resolution images reveal collapsed buildings, plumes of smoke, and structural damage within the fortified complex, marking one of the most dramatic developments in the escalating Iran‑Israel‑US conflict. It’s still unclear whether Khamenei was present or his condition, but the visuals signal a major escalation with strategic and symbolic impact.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says Tehran did not attack any country in the region and that recent missile and drone operations were in self‑defense against U.S. and Israeli attacks. Baghaei stressed Iran’s strikes on U.S. military bases in the Gulf were not directed at host nations but were retaliatory responses to what Tehran calls “American‑Zionist aggression,” describing the joint strikes on Iranian territory as a declaration of war. He also reiterated that Iran is a peace‑loving nation that seeks security and friendship with its neighbors while defending its sovereignty.

US President Donald Trump announced that American forces are carrying out “major combat operations” in Iran following the joint US-Israel attacks, marking a significant escalation in the widening conflict. Trump said the military campaign aims to eliminate what he described as imminent threats from the Iranian regime, including its missile capabilities and naval assets, while preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Breaking: As part of the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict, Israeli forces have launched coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran’s missile production and launch capabilities, aiming to degrade Tehran’s ballistic missile arsenal and related military infrastructure. Footage and reports suggest fighter jets struck missile factories, launch platforms, and strategic weapons development sites deep inside Iran.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad stands in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations following the US-Israel attacks on Iran and the subsequent regional escalation. In a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Sharif condemned the dangerous rise in tensions and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the security, sovereignty and stability of its “brotherly” Gulf states during the crisis.

Key members of Trump's Cabinet and military advisers, who form his national security team, also flew to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach. He posted his eight-minute-long video on US military actions on Truth Social from his residence.

first satellite images have emerged showing significant destruction at the compound of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran following reported U.S.‑Israeli airstrikes. The high‑resolution images reveal collapsed buildings, plumes of smoke, and structural damage within the fortified complex, marking one of the most dramatic developments in the escalating Iran‑Israel‑US conflict. It’s still unclear whether Khamenei was present or his condition, but the visuals signal a major escalation with strategic and symbolic impact.

Tehran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes targeting key American military bases across West Asia following the joint US-Israel attacks on Iran, marking a major escalation in the rapidly expanding regional conflict. Iranian forces reportedly struck or attempted to strike multiple US installations in countries hosting American troops, including bases in Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq.

Oman-mediated diplomatic talks aimed at defusing tensions between Iran and the United States ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of war, as military strikes by Israel and the US derailed ongoing negotiations.

Breaking: The United States and Israel have launched coordinated military strikes on Iran, escalating tensions across the Middle East with explosions reported in Tehran and beyond in what leaders describe as “major combat operations.” In the midst of the offensive, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with both leaders discussing the ongoing situation and their strategic objectives. Trump has been closely monitoring the developments from Mar‑a‑Lago, while Netanyahu’s office shared a photo of the call, underscoring their coordination as the conflict unfolds.

The United States has positioned the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier and most advanced warship, off the coast near Haifa, Israel, as part of a significant military buildup following the joint US-Israel attacks on Iran and fears of Iranian retaliation.

As things stand, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens will now host the first semifinal on Mar 4, while Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will host the other semifinal. Since Pakistan are no longer in the tournament, the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be hosted by the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Israeli officials have said that recent Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran targeted the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, along with other senior regime figures, as part of a major military offensive. The outcome of these strikes remains unclear, and Iranian authorities have denied senior leaders were harmed, stating they are “in perfect health.” This development comes amid escalating hostilities in the Israel–Iran war, with regional tensions spiking and global powers calling for restraint.