US President Donald Trump said he acted on the “last best chance” to strike Iran. The joint US-Israel attack on February 28 killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family. Iran then launched missile and drone attacks on US bases and Gulf countries, including the UAE and Oman.   US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said America did not start the war but will finish it. The UAE condemned the strikes and closed its embassy in Tehran. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and expressed solidarity with the country. Tensions remain high across West Asia.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in public hours after Iran claimed it struck his office in Tel Aviv. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said government and military sites were “severely hit.” Iranian state media claimed Netanyahu’s fate was “uncertain.” Israel has not confirmed any strike on his office.   Netanyahu visited Beit Shemesh, where an Iranian missile killed nine people. He offered condolences and said Israel targets militants, not civilians. Iran has launched waves of missile and drone attacks after US-Israeli strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Fighting has spread to Lebanon, where Hezbollah and Israeli forces exchanged heavy fire.

Qatar's Defence Ministry announced its forces successfully shot down two Iranian fighter jets, while also intercepting seven ballistic missiles and five drones amid intensifying regional escalation. The announcement came as the US Central Command shared video footage on X confirming destruction of Iranian jets under Operation Epic Fury, stating "US forces are taking bold action to eliminate imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime." Earlier, US and Israeli forces conducted fresh strikes across Iran, targeting ballistic missile sites and destroying fighter jets and warships as part of the continuing campaign launched following Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's killing. Smoke was visibly rising over Doha as Iranian retaliatory strikes continued targeting Gulf nations.

US President Donald Trump stated there is no clear succession plan in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in coordinated US-Israeli strikes. Now in its third day, the conflict has intensified dramatically with Iran launching hundreds of missile and drone attacks across the Middle East, targeting American and Israeli interests throughout the Gulf. Trump warned Iran that further attacks would invite consequences of "unprecedented" levels. The US confirmed three American service members killed in the wider campaign. Israel launched fresh waves of strikes on Iran, while explosions were reported for a second consecutive day near Dubai and over Doha as regional instability deepens dangerously. (PC: India Today)

An Iranian-made Shahed drone struck Britain's Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri, Cyprus overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties, confirmed Cypriot and British officials. The attack marked a significant escalation, effectively drawing an EU member state into the Iran conflict. Two additional unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the base were subsequently intercepted on Monday, with sirens sounding and aircraft scrambling shortly after midday local time. Cyprus firmly stated it has no involvement in any military operations. The European Union reaffirmed solidarity with its members against any threats. Local residents fled the area overnight amid the strikes. Reuters witnesses reported aircraft taking off from the base following the alerts.

US President Donald Trump declared the "big wave" in the war against Iran is yet to come, telling CNN "we're knocking the crap out of them" as Tehran launched fresh missile barrages at American Gulf bases. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer clarified before Parliament that Britain was not involved in initial strikes on Iran and that British bases would only serve "defensive purposes," refusing to join the US-Israeli offensive. Starmer called for a negotiated settlement and urged Iran to renounce nuclear weapons ambitions as the best path forward. The UK government simultaneously activated measures to repatriate British citizens stranded across the conflict-affected region. (PC: X)

A satellite image shows smoke rising from the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain after Iranian strikes. The image was taken on March 1 in Manama.   Bahrain said it intercepted 61 missiles and 34 drones launched toward the country. One person was killed by shrapnel from an intercepted missile. Officials said some projectiles struck buildings and parts of the naval base.   Iran’s Revolutionary Guards earlier said they targeted the US Fifth Fleet.   The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said a ship was hit in Bahrain port. “The fire has been extinguished and the vessel remains in port,” it said. (PC: NDTV)

3 US F-15E fighter jets were shot down by Kuwaiti air defences in separate incidents, the United States Central Command said on Monday. The military called it “friendly fire”, meaning the jets were hit by mistake during operations. All six crew members ejected safely and were rescued. They are in stable condition. Kuwait has accepted the mistake and is working with US officials. The incident comes during rising tensions in the Gulf. Iran has launched missile and drone attacks after US and Israeli strikes on its military targets. Fighting has spread across the region, raising fears of a wider war.

The wife of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died from injuries suffered during recent US-Israel strikes, according to media reports.   Khamenei was killed in the same attack along with several family members. Reports said his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter also died in the strikes.   His wife was injured during the operation and later succumbed to her wounds two days after his death.   There has been no detailed official statement on the deaths. The strikes have sharply raised tensions in the region.   The situation remains tense as Iran and Israel continue hostilities. (PC: India Today)

Israel’s military said it killed a senior Hezbollah leader in a strike in Beirut. The Israel Defense Forces said the target was Hussein Makled, head of Hezbollah’s intelligence unit.   “The IDF now confirms that in a precise strike in Beirut last night, the terrorist Hussein Makled has been eliminated,” the statement said.   The strike risks raising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The two sides ended a year-long war 15 months ago under a ceasefire deal.   Hezbollah recently launched rocket and drone attacks. Israel responded with strikes. Both sides have fought several wars in the past, including in 2006 and 2023-24. (PC: X)