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US, Israel Launch 'Pre-Emptive' Air Strikes On Iran: What We Know So Far

Massive explosions were heard in the Iran's capital in the morning, however, no update on any casualty has been issued so far.

Published on: 28.02.2026 08:18
Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Missiles Launched From Iran Toward Israel, Says Defence Forces

Israel Attacks Iran LIVE Updates: Israel launched a daylight attack Saturday on Iran's capital, with a cloud of smoke rising from the city's downtown. The apparent strike happened near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Published on: 28.02.2026 08:18
'Drop Arms Or Face Death': Donald Trump Warns Iranian Troops

Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, said Donald Trump.

Published on: 28.02.2026 08:15
Israel, US Attack Iran To "Remove Threats", Trump Confirms "Major Combat Ops"

Iran-Israel Tensions: Sirens were sounded in Tel Aviv as Israel warned of the "possibility of missiles".

Published on: 28.02.2026 08:14
"Objective Is To Defend American People": Trump As US, Israel Attack Iran

US President Donald Trump said that the US has begun "major combat operations in Iran" after Israel launched strikes and said that the objective of the attack is to "defend American people".

Published on: 28.02.2026 08:12
10 Days, Then Rain Of Missiles: How Trump And Israel Warned Iran For Weeks

The strike has further dimmed hopes for a negotiated off-ramp and raised fears of Iranian retaliation against Israel, US assets and regional partners.

Published on: 28.02.2026 08:09
"Your Freedom Is Near": Trump To Iranians After US, Israel Strikes - Top Quotes

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said the hour of freedom is near for the people of Iran, shortly after joint strikes by Washington and Israel in Tehran.

Published on: 28.02.2026 08:09
"Exercise Utmost Caution": India's Advisory For Its Nationals In Israel

With tensions running high and fears of a broader conflict mounting, the Indian Embassy said it remains in close touch with local authorities and will continue to issue updates for Indian nationals as necessary.

Published on: 28.02.2026 08:06
Amid US, Israel's Strikes On Iran, One Question Remains: Where Is Khamenei

Questions over the whereabouts of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei grew on Saturday after Israel and the United States launched a daylight strike on Tehran, with one of the first reported impacts occurring near his offices.

Published on: 28.02.2026 07:50
Video: Thick Smoke, Panic On Streets In Tehran After Israeli Strikes

Thick smoke rose above Iran's capital Tehran on Saturday as Israel launched preemptive strikes after weeks of mounting tensions.

Published on: 28.02.2026 07:50
Trump Administration Seeks Delay In Legal Proceedings Over Tariff Refunds

US President Donald Trump's administration is seeking to delay legal proceedings linked to tariff refunds for importers, a court filing showed Friday, a week after the Supreme Court struck down his global duties.

Published on: 28.02.2026 07:49
US Participating In Israeli Strikes On Iran: Report

Explosions were reported in Tehran on Saturday morning

Published on: 28.02.2026 07:32
Iran Shutters Airspace After Israel Strikes, Trackers Show Planes Rerouting

Civilian flight traffic over Iran was re-routed in a hurry Saturday morning visuals from lightradar24 showed a majority of commercial jets skirting its southern borders, i.e., flying over Iraq and Kuwait before flying over the Persian Gulf.

Published on: 28.02.2026 07:30
Israel Struck Areas Near Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Offices In Tehran: Report

Explosions shook Iran's capital, Tehran, on Saturday morning, with Israel confirming it had launched a preemptive military strike against the country. According to the reports, the strikes hit areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Published on: 28.02.2026 07:27
NDTV Reports From Israel Airport As Sirens Blare After Attack On Iran

NDTV's Aditya Raj Kaul was reporting live from Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport when the air raid warnings began blaring across the city.

Published on: 28.02.2026 06:56
Dubai Police Arrest Beggar Owning Three Luxury Cars Amid Anti-Begging Crackdown

Dubai police arrested a beggar who owned three luxury cars and amassed significant funds during Ramadan's anti-begging crackdown.

Published on: 28.02.2026 06:49
Rejected Demands, AI-Use Halt, Warnings: All About Anthropic Vs Team Trump

Anthropic said it would sue the Trump administration for labelling the company a “supply chain risk”.

Published on: 28.02.2026 06:19
Harvard University Apologises Over 'Insensitive' Image On Sanskrit Program

Harvard's Department of South Asian Studies has said it 'deeply regrets the posting of an insensitive image'.

Published on: 28.02.2026 06:16
"They Have No Money": Trump Hints At "Friendly Takeover" Of Cuba

President Donald Trump said Friday that the US is in talks with Havana and raised the possibility of a "friendly takeover of Cuba" without offering any details on what he meant.

Published on: 28.02.2026 05:22
Donald Trump Claims NYPD Policeman's 'Sex Life' Improved By Roaring Economy

Donald Trump quoted a New York Police Department officer in Texas, who claimed the improved economy enhanced his sex life and boosted his confidence.

Published on: 28.02.2026 05:14

News from Arabic Countries

Trump says “major combat operations” in Iran have begun

US President Donald Trump says American forces have begun “major combat operations” in Iran alongside Israel.

Published on: 28.02.2026 08:14
Trump talks of ‘eliminating imminent threats’ as US, Israel attack Iran

US president makes a number of claims without evidence as Iran pledges retaliation.

Published on: 28.02.2026 08:14
Bill Clinton says he did ‘nothing wrong’ in House Epstein inquiry

Former US President Bill Clinton denied any wrongdoing regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 28.02.2026 08:10
Explosions heard in Tehran as Israeli launches attacks

Video shows smoke rising in the Iranian capital Tehran after Israel said it launched what it called a ‘preemptive attac

Published on: 28.02.2026 07:38
Sirens sound across Israel after the country launched an attack on Iran

Sirens blared across Israel in warning of possible Iranian retaliatory missile attacks after Israel struck Iran.

Published on: 28.02.2026 07:25
Israel launches what it calls a ‘preventative’ attack against Iran

Israel has launched what it calls ‘preventative’ strikes on Iran.

Published on: 28.02.2026 07:00
Argentina Senate approves contentious Milei-backed labour reforms

Milei's administration says the changes ⁠will spur investment, but labour unions ​argue they weaken worker protections.

Published on: 28.02.2026 06:59
Pakistan says ‘no dialogue’ with Afghanistan as attacks persist

Pakistani media report a drone has hit a mosque in Bannu near the border, injuring at least five people.

Published on: 28.02.2026 06:48
US, Israel attack Iran live: Trump announces ‘major combat operations’

Multiple explosions heard in Tehran, elsewhere, as Israel launches attacks on Iran with US help.

Published on: 28.02.2026 06:33
US, Israel launch attack on Iran, explosions in Tehran, across nation

A US official tells Al Jazeera that attacks were carried out as a joint military operation between Israel and the US.

Published on: 28.02.2026 06:32
Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20

Air Force plane transporting cash veers off runway and into busy road; crowds scramble for scattered banknotes.

Published on: 28.02.2026 06:23
After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter

Increasingly prominent appearances stoke speculation Kim is grooming his daughter as a future leader.

Published on: 28.02.2026 05:51
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon’s al-Tuffah region, Markaba: Reports

The Israeli military says it is attacking Hezbollah sites but civilians and infrastructure are repeatedly targeted.

Published on: 28.02.2026 05:47
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,465

These are the key developments from day 1,465 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 28.02.2026 05:08
Ramadan in Yemen’s Aden: Optimism dimmed by tensions and shortages

Yemeni government makes strides stabilising Aden, yet shortages and clashes reveal continued fragility during Ramadan.

Published on: 28.02.2026 04:41
Peace ‘within reach’ as Iran agrees no nuclear material stockpile: Oman FM

Oman's Foreign Minister says most recent indirect talks between US, Iran 'really advanced, substantially'.

Published on: 28.02.2026 03:51
Trump administration charges 30 more people for Minnesota church protest

The expanded indictment targets protesters who rallied at Cities Church in St Paul against Trump's immigration surge.

Published on: 28.02.2026 01:06
Trump, Iran and geopolitical mind games

Incoherent messaging and inconsistent policy positions - Trump’s chaotic Iran gambit.

Published on: 28.02.2026 00:30
Pakistan-Afghanistan updates: Iran, EU urge dialogue amid deadly clashes

Pakistan says it targeted Taliban forces in Afghanistan's Kabul, border regions; UN chief says civilians also impacted.

Published on: 28.02.2026 00:00
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic as dispute escalates

There has been a weeks-long feud between Pentagon and Anthropic over concerns about how military could use AI at war.

Published on: 27.02.2026 23:56
Brazil flooding death toll rises to 64 as search efforts continue

Government agency says more extreme weather expected after rains trigger floods, landslides in Minas Gerais state.

Published on: 27.02.2026 23:28
Afghanistan’s Taliban says open to talks after Pakistan bombs major cities

The Taliban says its leaders willing to negotiate with Pakistan as both sides claim to inflict heavy losses in fighting.

Published on: 27.02.2026 23:05
Hong Kong-linked company decries search of Panama Canal port offices

The search of CK Hutchison's subsidiary marks the latest turn in rising US-China tensions over the vital trade canal.

Published on: 27.02.2026 23:03
Who runs Venezuela now? Trump, oil and the fight for power

Mehdi Hasan debates ex-Venezuelan opposition envoy Vanessa Neumann on US regime change, oil and the fight for democracy.

Published on: 27.02.2026 22:51
Why is Trump objecting to al-Maliki’s comeback?

The US has opposed the return of Nouri al-Maliki as Iraq's prime minister.

Published on: 27.02.2026 22:35