Fuel prices across India have surged sharply, with petrol touching its highest level since 2022 after oil marketing companies announced the fourth price hike in just 10 days. The latest increase has pushed petrol up by nearly ₹7.5 per litre, adding fresh pressure on households and transport costs. The repeated hikes are raising concerns that inflationary stress could spread beyond fuel, impacting food prices, logistics, and everyday essentials across the country.

West Asia War Crisis: How Much Foes Fuel Cost In your City? 

As the West Asia war enters its 12th day, the strategic Strait of Hormuz is emerging as a decisive factor in the conflict.

When the United States and Israel launched initial military strikes on Iran, they expected a rapid capitulation. Instead, Iran’s control over Hormuz has complicated military plans and triggered a global energy crisis, with oil markets and trade flows under intense pressure.

Analysts now suggest that the fate of the Strait of Hormuz could directly influence the political and military outcomes for Donald Trump, making this waterway the key to the war’s endgame.

12th Day Of West Asia War: Hormuz Will Make Or Break Trump

The death toll in Iran has surged amid the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, with official and humanitarian sources reporting over 1,300 people killed in recent strikes across the country since the beginning of the military escalation. Iranian Red Crescent and state media say residential areas, infrastructure, and civilian sites have been hit, resulting in widespread casualties and destruction.

Iran Death Toll Rises: Over 1,300 Dead As US-Israel Strikes Iran 

In one of the largest and most concentrated military operations in the history of modern warfare, the United States and Israel executed a devastating joint campaign that has effectively decapitated the Islamic Republic of Iran.



In one of the largest and most concentrated military operations in the history of modern warfare, the United States and Israel executed a devastating joint campaign that has effectively decapitated the Islamic Republic of Iran.&nbsp;

'B-2 bomber, USS Abraham Lincoln & more': Trump launched 900 strikes in 12 hours that ended Khamenei's rule in Iran

The Israeli Air Force on Sunday (Mar 1) released footage from recent strikes in Tehran, striking multiple targets, including the headquarters of the Iranian regime. This comes after the Israeli and US military launched strikes on Iran on Saturday (Feb 28), attacking over 30 targets and killing Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over its nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.“Documentation from the last minutes: Destruction of the Iranian terror regime's headquarters in the heart of Tehran,” the Israeli Air Force wrote while sharing the video.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">תיעוד מהדקות האחרונות: השמדת מפקדה של משטר הטרור האיראני בלב טהרן <a href="https://t.co/5kh5WcLKTf">pic.twitter.com/5kh5WcLKTf</a>&mdash; Israeli Air Force (@IAFsite) <a href="https://twitter.com/IAFsite/status/2028033501224685622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🎯STRUCK: Two F5 and F4 fighter jets at the airport of Tabriz in western Iran, as the jets were prepared for takeoff The strike was conducted to degrade the Iranian Air Force’s activities and to further expand the degradation of their aerial defense. <a href="https://t.co/dKv7j2hR0F">pic.twitter.com/dKv7j2hR0F</a>&mdash; Israeli Air Force (@IAFsite) <a href="https://twitter.com/IAFsite/status/2028070698715844919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">תקיפת משגרי טילים בליסטיים והשמדת כלי טיס בלתי מאויישים: חיל-האוויר ממשיך לפעול בשמי איראן <a href="https://t.co/z7s83eoedY">pic.twitter.com/z7s83eoedY</a>&mdash; Israeli Air Force (@IAFsite) <a href="https://twitter.com/IAFsite/status/2028060148984320445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Mar 1) warned Iran of striking “thousands of targets” in the coming days. He also called on Iranians to “overthrow the regime of terror”.Meanwhile, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the killing of Khamenei in US and Israeli strikes was a “declaration of war against Muslims.” He also said that avenging the killing of the supreme leader was a right and obligation of the Islamic Republic.Pezeshkian earlier said the “pure blood” of supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei will “eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime.” He added, “This time too, with all our strength and determination, with the support of the Islamic nation and the free people of the world, we will make the perpetrators and commanders of this great crime regret it.”After Khamenei’s death was confirmed, Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed to severely punish the “murderers”. They also warned of launching the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and US bases.The Iranian government has declared 40 days of public mourning and seven days of public holiday after Khamenei’s death.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Israel released Tehran strike footage after joint US-Israel attacks killed Iran’s supreme leader. Both sides issued threats, as Iran vowed revenge and declared 40 days of mourning.

The Israeli Air Force on Sunday (Mar 1) released footage from recent strikes in Tehran, striking multiple targets, including the headquarters of the Iranian regime. This comes after the Israeli and US military launched strikes on Iran on Saturday (Feb 28), attacking over 30 targets and killing Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over its nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. “Documentation from the last minutes: Destruction of the Iranian terror regime's headquarters in the heart of Tehran,” the Israeli Air Force wrote while sharing the video.

Israel released Tehran strike footage after joint US-Israel attacks killed Iran’s supreme leader. Both sides issued threats, as Iran vowed revenge and declared 40 days of mourning.

‘Destruction in heart of Tehran’: Israeli Air Force releases footage from latest strikes on Iran – WATCH

A massive financial investigation revealed that Khamenei controlled a quasi-governmental organization called "Setad," which amassed a staggering estimated net worth of $95 billion. 



A massive financial investigation revealed that Khamenei controlled a quasi-governmental organization called "Setad," which amassed a staggering estimated net worth of $95 billion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

'Richest terror syndicate': Why Iran's IRGC is the new ISIS with Khamenei's $95 billion in the bank

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Mar 1) warned Iran of striking “thousands of targets” in the coming days. He also called on Iranians to “overthrow the regime of terror”. This comes after US and Israel launched strikes on Iran a day earlier, attacking over 30 targets and killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over its nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.“In the coming days, we will strike thousands of targets of the terrorist regime. We will create the conditions for the brave people of Iran to free themselves from the chains of tyranny. And for this reason, I address you once again: O citizens of Iran, do not let this opportunity slip away,” Netanyahu said in a video message.&nbsp;He added, “This is an opportunity that comes only once in every generation. Do not sit idle, because your moment will arrive soon. The moment when you must take to the streets, come to the streets in your millions to finish the job, to overthrow the regime of terror that has embittered your lives.”The Israeli prime minister further said, “Your suffering and sacrifices will not be in vain. The help you have longed for has now arrived. Help has arrived, and now the time has come to unite for a historic mission. O citizens of Iran, Persians, Kurds, Azeris, Ahwazis, and Baluchis— Now is the time to unite your forces to overthrow the regime and secure your future.”Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed to severely punish the “murderers” of Khamenei after his death was confirmed on Sunday (Mar 1). They also warned of launching the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and US bases.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the “pure blood” of supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei will “eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime.” He added, “This time too, with all our strength and determination, with the support of the Islamic nation and the free people of the world, we will make the perpetrators and commanders of this great crime regret it.”Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Netanyahu urged Iranians to seize a “once-in-a-generation” chance to rise up, take to the streets in millions, and overthrow what he called a “regime of terror.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Mar 1) warned Iran of striking “thousands of targets” in the coming days. He also called on Iranians to “overthrow the regime of terror”. This comes after US and Israel launched strikes on Iran a day earlier, attacking over 30 targets and killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over its nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. “In the coming days, we will strike thousands of targets of the terrorist regime. We will create the conditions for the brave people of Iran to free themselves from the chains of tyranny. And for this reason, I address you once again: O citizens of Iran, do not let this opportunity slip away,” Netanyahu said in a video message. He added, “This is an opportunity that comes only once in every generation. Do not sit idle, because your moment will arrive soon. The moment when you must take to the streets, come to the streets in your millions to finish the job, to overthrow the regime of terror that has embittered your lives.” The Israeli prime minister further said, “Your suffering and sacrifices will not be in vain. The help you have longed for has now arrived. Help has arrived, and now the time has come to unite for a historic mission. O citizens of Iran, Persians, Kurds, Azeris, Ahwazis, and Baluchis— Now is the time to unite your forces to overthrow the regime and secure your future.” Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed to severely punish the “murderers” of Khamenei after his death was confirmed on Sunday (Mar 1). They also warned of launching the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and US bases. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the “pure blood” of supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei will “eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime.” He added, “This time too, with all our strength and determination, with the support of the Islamic nation and the free people of the world, we will make the perpetrators and commanders of this great crime regret it.” Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Netanyahu urged Iranians to seize a “once-in-a-generation” chance to rise up, take to the streets in millions, and overthrow what he called a “regime of terror.”

Netanyahu warns of more strikes, calls on Iranians to ‘overthrow regime’

The Pentagon reportedly used Anthropic’s artificial intelligence in major strikes against Iran despite US President Donald Trump’s ban on the government’s use of the AI tool. On Saturday (Feb 28), the Israeli and US military launched strikes on Iran, attacking over 30 targets and killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, just hours after Trump ordered the US government to end the use of Anthropic’s AI tools.According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Trump used the same AI tools in the military operations against Iran that he banned their use for the US government. Commands around the world, including the US Central Command in the Middle East, use Anthropic’s Claude AI tool, it added, citing people familiar with the matter.The revelation comes amid tensions between the tech company and the Pentagon after Anthropic refused to allow the Pentagon use its AI tools in military operations. The AI tools were reportedly used for intelligence assessments, target identification and simulating battle scenarios by the command.On Saturday (Feb 28), the Israeli and US military launched strikes on Iran, attacking over 30 targets and killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over its nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed to severely punish the “murderers” of Khamenei after his death was confirmed on Sunday (Mar 1). They also warned of launching the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and US bases.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the “pure blood” of supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei will “eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime.” The Iranian government has declared 40 days of public mourning and seven days of public holiday after Khamenei’s death.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

The Pentagon reportedly used Anthropic’s Claude AI in Iran strikes despite Trump banning it for government use, as US-Israeli attacks killed Ali Khamenei and triggered Iranian retaliation.

The Pentagon reportedly used Anthropic’s artificial intelligence in major strikes against Iran despite US President Donald Trump’s ban on the government’s use of the AI tool. On Saturday (Feb 28), the Israeli and US military launched strikes on Iran, attacking over 30 targets and killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, just hours after Trump ordered the US government to end the use of Anthropic’s AI tools. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Trump used the same AI tools in the military operations against Iran that he banned their use for the US government. Commands around the world, including the US Central Command in the Middle East, use Anthropic’s Claude AI tool, it added, citing people familiar with the matter. The revelation comes amid tensions between the tech company and the Pentagon after Anthropic refused to allow the Pentagon use its AI tools in military operations. The AI tools were reportedly used for intelligence assessments, target identification and simulating battle scenarios by the command. On Saturday (Feb 28), the Israeli and US military launched strikes on Iran, attacking over 30 targets and killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over its nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed to severely punish the “murderers” of Khamenei after his death was confirmed on Sunday (Mar 1). They also warned of launching the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and US bases. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the “pure blood” of supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei will “eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime.” The Iranian government has declared 40 days of public mourning and seven days of public holiday after Khamenei’s death. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

The Pentagon reportedly used Anthropic’s Claude AI in Iran strikes despite Trump banning it for government use, as US-Israeli attacks killed Ali Khamenei and triggered Iranian retaliation.

Did US use Anthropic AI in Iran’s strikes despite Trump’s ban? What we know

Iran launched fresh retaliatory strikes on Israel and US bases in Dubai, Qatar, Iraq and Bahrain, escalating tensions after US-Israeli attacks on Iranian targets over its nuclear program.

Iran launched fresh retaliatory strikes on Israel and US bases in Dubai, Qatar, Iraq and Bahrain, escalating tensions after US-Israeli attacks on Iranian targets over its nuclear program.

Iran launches fresh retaliatory strikes on Israel, US bases in Dubai, Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, Oman

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (Feb 28) released a new video of operation ‘Epic Fury’ after the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran, attacking over 30 targets and killing Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. The operation was named ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over its nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.Sharing the 33-second-long video on X, CENTCOM wrote, “The Iranian regime was warned. CENTCOM is now delivering swift and decisive action as directed.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Iranian regime was warned. CENTCOM is now delivering swift and decisive action as directed. <a href="https://t.co/nNDoDexH6g">pic.twitter.com/nNDoDexH6g</a>&mdash; U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/2027919256709423376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a recent warning, US President Donald Trump issued yet another threat to Iran.Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before. THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!”Iran's Revolutionary Guards earlier vowed to severely punish the “murderers” of Khamenei after his death was confirmed on Sunday (Mar 1). They also warned of launching the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and US bases.“The most ferocious offensive operation in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces will begin any moment now,” the Guards said in a statement.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the “pure blood” of supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei will “eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime.” He added, “This time too, with all our strength and determination, with the support of the Islamic nation and the free people of the world, we will make the perpetrators and commanders of this great crime regret it.”The Iranian government has declared 40 days of public mourning and seven days of public holiday after Khamenei’s death.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

CENTCOM released a 33-second video of Operation Epic Fury, showing strikes on Iranian targets. The attacks targeted 30 sites and killed Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (Feb 28) released a new video of operation ‘Epic Fury’ after the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran, attacking over 30 targets and killing Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. The operation was named ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over its nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Sharing the 33-second-long video on X, CENTCOM wrote, “The Iranian regime was warned. CENTCOM is now delivering swift and decisive action as directed.”

CENTCOM released a 33-second video of Operation Epic Fury, showing strikes on Iranian targets. The attacks targeted 30 sites and killed Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

‘Iranian regime was warned’: CENTCOM releases dramatic video of ‘Operation Epic Fury’ – WATCH

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had reportedly been planning Iran strikes in secret well in advance, although most of the members of the Israeli Security Cabinet only received the final confirmation on Friday morning, a day before the American and Israeli forces launched an operation against Iran. Ministers were briefed on the details of the operation, following which the cabinet approved military action against Iran via the secure “red phone” line, the report added.The Jerusalem Post reported that the members of the restricted Security Cabinet convened in a bunker near the Jerusalem hills on the day of the strikes in the morning. Those ministers were aware of the operation for several weeks.In recent weeks, Trump and Netanyahu have held several talks as part of preparations for the attack, the report added. Most of the discussions that took place were never made public to avoid triggering a miscalculation by Iran.One of Netanyahu’s meetings was held to discuss the operation and lasted about three hours. The meeting involved military planning of the strike. No press statements were made, and no media documentation was released apart from a single photograph, according to The Jerusalem Post.Meanwhile, senior IDF and US military officials held several discussions on the joint attack on Iran. Israel’s Chief of the General Staff, Eyal Zamir, and other officers visited the US to meet with American military officials, including US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Caine. US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Gen. Brad Cooper had also visited Israel on several occasions.“The level of cooperation between Israel and the United States was so close that joint operational procedures were drafted specifically for the mission,” The Jerusalem Post reported.Reuters reported earlier that the US and Israel had been planning the strikes for months and that the launch date of the strikes on Iran had been decided weeks ago by Washington and Tel Aviv. This suggests that strikes had been planned despite the ongoing talks with Iran over its nuclear program.Interestingly, two weeks earlier, US media reported that American forces were ready to strike Iran by “next weekend”. The recent strikes were also launched on a weekend, although a week later than the earlier speculated date.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Trump and Netanyahu secretly planned Iran strikes for months, coordinating closely with US and Israeli military leaders. The operation was approved shortly before launch despite ongoing nuclear talks.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had reportedly been planning Iran strikes in secret well in advance, although most of the members of the Israeli Security Cabinet only received the final confirmation on Friday morning, a day before the American and Israeli forces launched an operation against Iran. Ministers were briefed on the details of the operation, following which the cabinet approved military action against Iran via the secure “red phone” line, the report added. The Jerusalem Post reported that the members of the restricted Security Cabinet convened in a bunker near the Jerusalem hills on the day of the strikes in the morning. Those ministers were aware of the operation for several weeks. In recent weeks, Trump and Netanyahu have held several talks as part of preparations for the attack, the report added. Most of the discussions that took place were never made public to avoid triggering a miscalculation by Iran. One of Netanyahu’s meetings was held to discuss the operation and lasted about three hours. The meeting involved military planning of the strike. No press statements were made, and no media documentation was released apart from a single photograph, according to The Jerusalem Post. Meanwhile, senior IDF and US military officials held several discussions on the joint attack on Iran. Israel’s Chief of the General Staff, Eyal Zamir, and other officers visited the US to meet with American military officials, including US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Caine. US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Gen. Brad Cooper had also visited Israel on several occasions. “The level of cooperation between Israel and the United States was so close that joint operational procedures were drafted specifically for the mission,” The Jerusalem Post reported. Reuters reported earlier that the US and Israel had been planning the strikes for months and that the launch date of the strikes on Iran had been decided weeks ago by Washington and Tel Aviv. This suggests that strikes had been planned despite the ongoing talks with Iran over its nuclear program. Interestingly, two weeks earlier, US media reported that American forces were ready to strike Iran by “next weekend”. The recent strikes were also launched on a weekend, although a week later than the earlier speculated date. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Trump and Netanyahu secretly planned Iran strikes for months, coordinating closely with US and Israeli military leaders. The operation was approved shortly before launch despite ongoing nuclear talks.

Did Trump, Netanyahu plan Iran strikes secretly despite ongoing nuclear talks? SHOCKING details

Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, actor Vishnu Manchu, known for Kannappa, shared a video on his social media from Dubai, showcasing that the missiles were visible and loud interceptions rattled his home on February 28 in the night sky.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/jannat-actor-sonal-chauhan-stuck-in-dubai-amid-flight-cancellations-urges-pm-modi-for-help-1772333041397">Jannat actor Sonal Chauhan stuck in Dubai amid flight cancellations; urges PM Modi for help</a><h2>Missiles seen in the Dubai sky</h2>On Saturday, the United States and Israel initiated military strikes on Iran, leading to retaliatory assaults by Tehran aimed at Israel and US military facilities in the area, including bases in Bahrain.&nbsp;As tensions intensified, reports of explosions emerged from various locations in the Gulf, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar, and Kuwait.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/arundhati-roy-s-cult-film-in-which-annie-gives-it-those-ones-to-re-release-after-37-years-1772290212734">Arundhati Roy’s In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones to re-release after 37 years</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In Dubai visiting family tonight. Missiles visible in the sky. The loud interceptions shook our home and frightened little Ayra. Praying for peace. No child anywhere should grow up hearing the sound of war above their roof. Grateful to the UAE defense forces for keeping… <a href="https://t.co/tCbE78eoBY">pic.twitter.com/tCbE78eoBY</a>&mdash; Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) <a href="https://twitter.com/iVishnuManchu/status/2027764388623515653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Vishnu Manchu shares an update</h2>The actor is currently in Dubai visiting his family. Manchu took to X to post a video of the streaks of light across the sky, which are said to be missile interceptions. He revealed that his daughter Arya, was frightened by the loud sounds.&nbsp;"In Dubai visiting family tonight. Missiles visible in the sky. The loud interceptions shook our home and frightened little Ayra. Praying for peace. No child anywhere should grow up hearing the sound of war above their roof," the actor wrote.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rajpal-yadav-holds-press-conference-on-rs-9-crore-cheque-bounce-case-says-he-has-rs-1200-crore-worth-of-work-1772285976598">Rajpal on Rs 9 crore cheque-bounce case, says he has Rs 1200 crore worth of work</a>&nbsp;He also expressed his gratitude towards the UAE authorities for keeping the citizens safe. "Grateful to the UAE defense forces for keeping civilians safe. Moments like this remind us how fragile life really is. Praying for strength and Peace. Har Har Mahadev," Manchu added.<h2>Airspace disruptions</h2>Amid the attacks, many Middle Eastern nations have halted their airspace, and as per reports, flight tracking data shows the skies over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, and Bahrain are almost empty.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-we-will-sell-every-inch-of-you-rajpal-yadav-on-cheque-bounce-case-complainant-s-motive-was-revenge-and-see-him-in-jail-1772282081955">Rajpal Yadav on cheque bounce case: Complainant’s motive was revenge</a>&nbsp;Following the same, Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) have also temporarily shut down their airspace amid security concerns, which has led to panic among the travellers.&nbsp;The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi had earlier shared a statement that it was coordinating with the UAE authorities to assist stranded Indian passengers.<h2>Vishnu Manchu's professional front</h2>Manchu was last seen in the mythological Telugu film Kannappa, in which he played the role of Thinnadu, a warrior who transforms into the devoted Bhaktha Kannappa. The film also featured cameo appearances by Akshay Kumar and Prabhas, along with Mohanlal in a key role. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos. &nbsp;

Vishnu Manchu, who is currently in Dubai, has shared a video from Dubai showcasing that the missiles were visible and loud interceptions rattled his home on February 28. Read on to know more.

Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, actor Vishnu Manchu, known for Kannappa, shared a video on his social media from Dubai, showcasing that the missiles were visible and loud interceptions rattled his home on February 28 in the night sky. Also Read: Jannat actor Sonal Chauhan stuck in Dubai amid flight cancellations; urges PM Modi for help Missiles seen in the Dubai sky On Saturday, the United States and Israel initiated military strikes on Iran, leading to retaliatory assaults by Tehran aimed at Israel and US military facilities in the area, including bases in Bahrain. As tensions intensified, reports of explosions emerged from various locations in the Gulf, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar, and Kuwait. Also Read: Arundhati Roy’s In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones to re-release after 37 years

Vishnu Manchu, who is currently in Dubai, has shared a video from Dubai showcasing that the missiles were visible and loud interceptions rattled his home on February 28. Read on to know more.

'Shook home, frightened Ayra': Vishnu Manchu shares chilling visuals from Dubai amid US-Israel strikes on Iran | Watch

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday (Mar 1) said that the “pure blood” of supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei, who was killed in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran a day earlier, will “eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime.” In a statement, Pezeshkian expressed “regret and sorrow” over the leader’s killing in the “brutal attack by the criminal government of America and the evil Zionist regime.”Pezeshkian also said that Iran has declared 40 days of public mourning and seven days of public holiday after Khamenei’s death.“The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran offers its condolences to the great martyr, the honourable nation of Iran, the great Islamic nation, and all the free people of the world, and while expressing its sympathy with the righteous nation of Iran, declares 40 days of public mourning and 7 days of public holiday,” he said.The Iranian president said that the “great crime will never remain unanswered.”“This great crime will never remain unanswered and will turn a new page in the history of the Islamic world and Shiism. The pure blood of this high-ranking leader will flow like a roaring spring and will eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime,” Pezeshkian stated.“️This time too, with all our strength and determination, with the support of the Islamic nation and the free people of the world, we will make the perpetrators and commanders of this great crime regret it.”On Saturday (Feb 28), the Israeli and US military launched strikes on Iran, attacking over 30 targets. Shortly after, US President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” in Iran, confirming the involvement of American forces. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday (Mar 1) vowed to severely punish the “murderers” of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, after his death was confirmed by state television.Several international airlines have cancelled their flights in the region as tensions flared.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed revenge after Ali Khamenei’s death in US-Israeli strikes, declaring 40 days of mourning and promising the attack “will never remain unanswered.”

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday (Mar 1) said that the “pure blood” of supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei, who was killed in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran a day earlier, will “eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime.” In a statement, Pezeshkian expressed “regret and sorrow” over the leader’s killing in the “brutal attack by the criminal government of America and the evil Zionist regime.” Pezeshkian also said that Iran has declared 40 days of public mourning and seven days of public holiday after Khamenei’s death. “The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran offers its condolences to the great martyr, the honourable nation of Iran, the great Islamic nation, and all the free people of the world, and while expressing its sympathy with the righteous nation of Iran, declares 40 days of public mourning and 7 days of public holiday,” he said. The Iranian president said that the “great crime will never remain unanswered.” “This great crime will never remain unanswered and will turn a new page in the history of the Islamic world and Shiism. The pure blood of this high-ranking leader will flow like a roaring spring and will eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime,” Pezeshkian stated. “️This time too, with all our strength and determination, with the support of the Islamic nation and the free people of the world, we will make the perpetrators and commanders of this great crime regret it.” On Saturday (Feb 28), the Israeli and US military launched strikes on Iran, attacking over 30 targets. Shortly after, US President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” in Iran, confirming the involvement of American forces. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday (Mar 1) vowed to severely punish the “murderers” of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, after his death was confirmed by state television. Several international airlines have cancelled their flights in the region as tensions flared. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed revenge after Ali Khamenei’s death in US-Israeli strikes, declaring 40 days of mourning and promising the attack “will never remain unanswered.”

‘Khamenei’s blood will ERADICATE American-Zionist oppression’: Iranian president after supreme leader’s death

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday (Mar 1) vowed to severely punish the “murderers” of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, after his death was confirmed by state television. They also warned of launching the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and US bases.&nbsp;“The hand of revenge of the Iranian nation for a severe, decisive and regrettable punishment for the murderers of the Imam of the Ummah will not let go of them,” the Guards said in a statement.“The most ferocious offensive operation in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces will begin any moment now,” they added.On Saturday (Feb 28), the Israeli and US military launched strikes on Iran, attacking over 30 targets. Shortly after, US President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” in Iran, confirming the involvement of American forces. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday (Mar 1) said that the “pure blood” of supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei, who was killed in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran a day earlier, will “eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime.” In a statement, Pezeshkian expressed “regret and sorrow” over the leader’s killing in the “brutal attack by the criminal government of America and the evil Zionist regime.”“This great crime will never remain unanswered and will turn a new page in the history of the Islamic world and Shiism. The pure blood of this high-ranking leader will flow like a roaring spring and will eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime,” Pezeshkian stated.“️This time too, with all our strength and determination, with the support of the Islamic nation and the free people of the world, we will make the perpetrators and commanders of this great crime regret it,” he added.The Iranian government has declared 40 days of public mourning and seven days of public holiday after Khamenei’s death.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed harsh revenge against those responsible for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death, promising severe punishment.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday (Mar 1) vowed to severely punish the “murderers” of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, after his death was confirmed by state television. They also warned of launching the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and US bases. “The hand of revenge of the Iranian nation for a severe, decisive and regrettable punishment for the murderers of the Imam of the Ummah will not let go of them,” the Guards said in a statement. “The most ferocious offensive operation in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces will begin any moment now,” they added. On Saturday (Feb 28), the Israeli and US military launched strikes on Iran, attacking over 30 targets. Shortly after, US President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” in Iran, confirming the involvement of American forces. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday (Mar 1) said that the “pure blood” of supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei, who was killed in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran a day earlier, will “eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime.” In a statement, Pezeshkian expressed “regret and sorrow” over the leader’s killing in the “brutal attack by the criminal government of America and the evil Zionist regime.” “This great crime will never remain unanswered and will turn a new page in the history of the Islamic world and Shiism. The pure blood of this high-ranking leader will flow like a roaring spring and will eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime,” Pezeshkian stated. “️This time too, with all our strength and determination, with the support of the Islamic nation and the free people of the world, we will make the perpetrators and commanders of this great crime regret it,” he added. The Iranian government has declared 40 days of public mourning and seven days of public holiday after Khamenei’s death. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed harsh revenge against those responsible for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death, promising severe punishment.

After Khamenei’s death, Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow to punish ‘murderers’

The international spokesperson of IDF Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said on Saturday that Iran intentionally fired missiles containing cluster sub-munitions at a densely populated civilian area in Israel to cause extensive damage to lives. Cluster weapons are designed to disperse over a large area and maximize the chances of a harmful strike.&nbsp;“Iran goes to great lengths in trying to maximize harm to Israeli civilians. Directing attacks at civilians is a war crime. We will continue to operate to protect Israel in accordance with international law,” Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani added in a post on X.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Breaking:‼️ Iran intentionally fired missiles that contained cluster sub-munitions at a densely populated civilian area in Israel. Cluster weapons are designed to disperse over a large area and maximize the chances of a harmful strike. Iran goes to great lengths in trying to… <a href="https://t.co/tgtYJ7M8dU">pic.twitter.com/tgtYJ7M8dU</a>&mdash; LTC Nadav Shoshani (@LTC_Shoshani) <a href="https://twitter.com/LTC_Shoshani/status/2027814801104105635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/about-200-jets-dropped-hundreds-of-munitions-on-500-military-targets-in-iran-idf-1772303062176">About 200 jets dropped hundreds of munitions on 500 military targets in Iran, shares IDF</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Cluster munitions, which scatter small explosive devices over a wide area, are widely banned under the Convention on Cluster Munitions, though neither Iran nor Israel is party to the treaty.&nbsp;<h2>International humanitarian law forbids indiscriminate attacks</h2>&nbsp;International humanitarian law forbids indiscriminate attacks, particularly those involving weapons that cannot be precisely directed at a specific military target. Launching such attacks into areas where civilians are present constitutes a war crime.Besides, the high dud rate of many submunitions leaves behind long-term threats. Some ordnance may remain explosive for years, posing risks to residents returning to affected areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/burj-khalifa-evacuated-the-palm-hit-and-dubai-airport-ops-shut-as-uae-intercepts-iranian-missiles-1772295883100">Burj Khalifa evacuated, The Palm hit and Dubai airport ops shut as UAE intercepts Iranian missiles</a><h2>Iranian forces fired cluster munitions during 12-day war also</h2>&nbsp;Iranian forces were earlier accused of violating international humanitarian law by firing cluster munitions into Israeli cities during the 12-day war in June 2025.Amnesty International later confirmed the use of cluster munition by Iran after analysis of impact footage and blast remnants.&nbsp;By using such weapons in or near populated residential areas, Iranian forces endangered civilian lives and demonstrated clear disregard for international humanitarian law, said an Amnesty official.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-officials-believe-irgc-chief-mohammad-pakpour-killed-in-strikes-1772281838407">Israeli officials believe IRGC chief Mohammad Pakpour killed in strikes</a>&nbsp;Amnesty International analysed photos and videos showing cluster munitions that, according to media reports, struck inside the Gush Dan metropolitan area around Tel Aviv on 19 June, 2025.&nbsp;The cities of Beersheba, southern Israel (20 June), and Rishon LeZion, to the south of Tel Aviv (22 June), were also struck with ordnance that left multiple impact craters consistent with the submunitions seen in Gush Dan.&nbsp;<h2>Civilians, children at most risk of harm from unexploded submunitions</h2>&nbsp;Civilians, particularly children, are most at risk of injury or death from unexploded submunitions.The deliberate use of such inherently indiscriminate weapons by Iranian forces is a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.&nbsp;Customary international humanitarian law prohibits the use of inherently indiscriminate weapons, and launching indiscriminate attacks that kill or injure civilians constitutes a war crime.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houthis-to-resume-attacks-on-shipping-routes-and-israel-tonight-say-officials-of-rebel-group-1772274065602">Houthis to resume attacks on shipping routes and Israel ‘tonight’, say officials of rebel group</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, resentment grew against Iran over its attacks on Arab countries having US military bases.Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry summoned Mohammad Toutounchi, Iran’s ambassador in Kuwait, on Saturday after Tehran launched strikes against the Persian Gulf country, according to a ministry statement.&nbsp;Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey “strongly” opposed US and Israeli attacks against neighbouring Iran, while also calling Iran’s attacks on Persian Gulf countries “unacceptable.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

International humanitarian law forbids indiscriminate attacks, particularly those involving weapons that cannot be precisely directed at a specific military target. Launching such attacks into areas where civilians are present constitutes a war crime.

The international spokesperson of IDF Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said on Saturday that Iran intentionally fired missiles containing cluster sub-munitions at a densely populated civilian area in Israel to cause extensive damage to lives. Cluster weapons are designed to disperse over a large area and maximize the chances of a harmful strike. “Iran goes to great lengths in trying to maximize harm to Israeli civilians. Directing attacks at civilians is a war crime. We will continue to operate to protect Israel in accordance with international law,” Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani added in a post on X.

International humanitarian law forbids indiscriminate attacks, particularly those involving weapons that cannot be precisely directed at a specific military target. Launching such attacks into areas where civilians are present constitutes a war crime.

Iran fired missile with cluster munitions at civilian area in Israel, alleges IDF

As the news of the Supreme Leader's death penetrates the regime's communications blackouts, the domestic reaction has been explosive. 



As the news of the Supreme Leader's death penetrates the regime's communications blackouts, the domestic reaction has been explosive.&nbsp;&nbsp;

'Buried, not bunkered': Khamenei is DEAD, body found in Iran and shown to Trump, says report

About 200 Israeli fighter jets carried out the largest strike mission in the history of Israel’s Air Force, hitting missile and air defence systems in western and central Iran, Israel’s military spokesperson said on Saturday.&nbsp;In the strike operation, directed by military intelligence and the air force, 200 jets dropped hundreds of munitions on nearly 500 Iranian military targets, including air defence batteries and missile launchers near-simultaneously, in the morning hours as part of the strike sortie.The strikes on Iran’s air defence systems “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.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">מטס התקיפה הגדול ביותר בתולדות חיל האוויר הישראלי: כ-200 מטוסי קרב השלימו מהלומה נרחבת נגד מערך הטילים ומערכות ההגנה של משטר הטרור האיראני במערב ובמרכז איראן לכל הפרטים והתיעודים &gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/5WgnKOqvUd">https://t.co/5WgnKOqvUd</a> <a href="https://t.co/pVHtAJHxqU">pic.twitter.com/pVHtAJHxqU</a>&mdash; צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) <a href="https://twitter.com/idfonline/status/2027791165722902988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/burj-khalifa-evacuated-the-palm-hit-and-dubai-airport-ops-shut-as-uae-intercepts-iranian-missiles-1772295883100">Burj Khalifa evacuated, The Palm hit and Dubai airport ops shut as UAE intercepts Iranian missiles</a>&nbsp;One of the sites struck in the Tabriz area was used by a surface-to-surface missile unit that planned to fire dozens of missiles toward Israel.&nbsp;“This is the largest strike sortie in the history of the Israeli Air Force, executed after close planning with high-quality intelligence, synchronizing hundreds of aircraft simultaneously,” the military said in a statement.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-officials-believe-irgc-chief-mohammad-pakpour-killed-in-strikes-1772281838407">Israeli officials believe IRGC chief Mohammad Pakpour killed in strikes</a><h2>IDF shares footage of jets taking off for airstrikes on Iran</h2>&nbsp;Israel’s military published footage showing Israeli Air Force fighter jets taking off on Saturday morning for extensive strikes in Iran.“This was the most significant sortie so far, which allows me to tell you at this moment, we have started off on the right foot,” IAF chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar said to officers in a recording published by the military.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houthis-to-resume-attacks-on-shipping-routes-and-israel-tonight-say-officials-of-rebel-group-1772274065602">Houthis to resume attacks on shipping routes and Israel ‘tonight’, say officials of rebel group</a><h2>IDF issues urgent evacuation order for Iranians near Isfahan industrial area</h2>&nbsp;The IDF also issued an “urgent warning” to Iranians located in an industrial zone in the Isfahan area, ahead of an Israeli airstrike.“In the coming minutes, the Israeli army will attack military infrastructure in this area,” said the IDF’s Persian-language spokesman, Lt. Col. Kamal Penhasi, in a statement.“Citizens, immediately move away from this area,” he urged.

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.

About 200 Israeli fighter jets carried out the largest strike mission in the history of Israel’s Air Force, hitting missile and air defence systems in western and central Iran, Israel’s military spokesperson said on Saturday. In the strike operation, directed by military intelligence and the air force, 200 jets dropped hundreds of munitions on nearly 500 Iranian military targets, including air defence batteries and missile launchers near-simultaneously, in the morning hours as part of the strike sortie. The strikes on Iran’s air defence systems “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.”

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.

About 200 jets dropped hundreds of munitions on 500 military targets in Iran, shares IDF

Iranian authorities on Saturday (Feb 28) asked residents to evacuate the capital Tehran via text messages after the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes on multiple targets across the Islamic Republic following the failure of recent nuclear talks in Oman and Switzerland. The military strikes, named Operation Roaring Lion by Israel and Operation Epic Fury by the United States, hit over 30 sites across Iran, including government buildings in Tehran and suspected nuclear facilities.&nbsp;“In view of the joint operations launched by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran and other major cities, if possible and while remaining calm, head towards other cities,” said the text message received by residents, AFP reported.&nbsp;In retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated Operation True Promise 4, targeting Israel and American bases across West Asia. Tehran launched missiles toward the US Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain, and Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar — the largest US military installation in the Middle East — as well as other sites in the UAE, Kuwait and Syria.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-us-strikes-iran-irgc-hits-us-fifth-fleet-in-bahrain-declares-all-american-assets-legitimate-targets-1772277144645">Iran's Revolutionary Guards hit US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, declares all American assets legitimate targets</a>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump, in a video message on Truth Social, confirmed “major combat operations in Iran,” describing the strikes as targeting Iran’s missile arsenal and navy:“I do not make this statement lightly. The Iranian regime seeks to kill… We are going to annihilate their navy and destroy their missiles.”&nbsp;The US–Israel strikes and Iranian counterstrikes triggered fears of the conflict spiralling into a regional war as several countries in West Asia came under attack. Missile exchanges between the two sides continued, leading to widespread airspace closures and flight disruptions across the region.&nbsp;Iran’s Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohammad Pakpour are believed to have been killed in the Israeli attacks, according to two sources familiar with Israel’s military operations and one regional source cited by Reuters.&nbsp;The assault marks the most serious military escalation between the US, Israel and Iran since June 2025, when the US and Israel jointly launched Operation Midnight Hammer.&nbsp;During that operation, the IDF carried out a major offensive against sensitive Iranian nuclear sites, followed by seven US B-2 stealth bombers flying from Missouri to strike three major nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.

The US–Israel strikes and Iranian counterstrikes triggered fears of the conflict spiralling into a regional war as several countries in West Asia came under attack.

Iranian authorities on Saturday (Feb 28) asked residents to evacuate the capital Tehran via text messages after the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes on multiple targets across the Islamic Republic following the failure of recent nuclear talks in Oman and Switzerland. The military strikes, named Operation Roaring Lion by Israel and Operation Epic Fury by the United States, hit over 30 sites across Iran, including government buildings in Tehran and suspected nuclear facilities. “In view of the joint operations launched by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran and other major cities, if possible and while remaining calm, head towards other cities,” said the text message received by residents, AFP reported. In retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated Operation True Promise 4, targeting Israel and American bases across West Asia. Tehran launched missiles toward the US Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain, and Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar — the largest US military installation in the Middle East — as well as other sites in the UAE, Kuwait and Syria. Also Read: Iran's Revolutionary Guards hit US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, declares all American assets legitimate targets US President Donald Trump, in a video message on Truth Social, confirmed “major combat operations in Iran,” describing the strikes as targeting Iran’s missile arsenal and navy: “I do not make this statement lightly. The Iranian regime seeks to kill… We are going to annihilate their navy and destroy their missiles.” The US–Israel strikes and Iranian counterstrikes triggered fears of the conflict spiralling into a regional war as several countries in West Asia came under attack. Missile exchanges between the two sides continued, leading to widespread airspace closures and flight disruptions across the region. Iran’s Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohammad Pakpour are believed to have been killed in the Israeli attacks, according to two sources familiar with Israel’s military operations and one regional source cited by Reuters. The assault marks the most serious military escalation between the US, Israel and Iran since June 2025, when the US and Israel jointly launched Operation Midnight Hammer. During that operation, the IDF carried out a major offensive against sensitive Iranian nuclear sites, followed by seven US B-2 stealth bombers flying from Missouri to strike three major nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.

The US–Israel strikes and Iranian counterstrikes triggered fears of the conflict spiralling into a regional war as several countries in West Asia came under attack.

Leave Tehran: Iran sends text alerts urging residents to evacuate amid US–Israel strikes