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Netanyahu's Office Targeted In "Surprise Missile Attacks," Claims Iran

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps - which reported to Ayatollah Ali Khamemei, Iran's supreme leader who was killed in the US-Israeli attacks on Saturday - said today it targeted Israel premier Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Tel Aviv.

Published on: 02.03.2026 10:52
Top Intelligence Officials Killed In Saturday's Strikes On Iran: Israel

Several senior Iranian intelligence officers were killed on the opening day of the joint strikes by the US and Israel on Saturday, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) said in a statement.

Published on: 02.03.2026 10:43
Gurgaon Google Employee Shares Ground Reality From Dubai Amid Missile Strikes: "Calm And Order, Not Chaos"

She reported that while the streets are uncharacteristically empty and some places remain shut, "life hasn't shut down completely."

Published on: 02.03.2026 10:29
Cheap Drones, Claude AI, Cyberattacks: Behind US-Israel's 'New' War On Iran

US-Israel's 'Epic Fury' strikes on Iran blend billion-dollar F-22s/Tomahawks with cheap LUCAS drones ($35k), Claude AI targeting, and cyber hacks (BadeSaba app, blackouts).

Published on: 02.03.2026 10:14
F-15 Seen Crashing On Camera, Kuwait Says Several US Warplanes Fell

Iran claimed Monday it shot down a F-15 fighter jet as the war with US-backed Israel entered a third day, dragging the West Asia region and the world into a second major military conflict.

Published on: 02.03.2026 10:06
Saudi Arabia Denies Reports It Lobbied Trump To Attack Iran

Saudi Arabia on Monday underscored that it has been consistent in "supporting diplomatic efforts" to reach a dead with Iran, disputing media reports that the wide-ranging attack on Iran was a weeks-long lobbying effort by the country.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:55
Saudi Aramco Shuts Ras Tanura Refinery After Iran's Drone Attacks

Saudi Aramco halted operations at its Ras Tanura refinery after the facility was hit by a drone on Monday.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:53
Strait Of Hormuz On Brink: How Bad Could This Get For India And The World

For India, prolonged disruption would swell the oil import bill, pressure the rupee and stoke inflation.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:48
No Contact, No Sleep: Anxious Families Of Indian Students Stuck In Iran

An 18-year-old medical student from Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, remains confined to her Tehran hostel room as the escalating war between Iran, Israel, and the United States grinds her dreams to a standstill.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:45
"There's No Panic": Tourists In UAE Unfazed As Regional Tensions Rise

Even as tensions simmer in parts of West Asia amid the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, daily life and tourism in the UAE remain largely unaffected, with tourists continuing to visit iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:44
555 Killed In Israeli Attacks On Iran Over 3 Days, 131 Cities Under Attack

The Iranian Red Crescent Society said that the US-Israeli airstrike campaign targeting Iran has killed at least 555 people so far in the Islamic Republic.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:30
Amazon's Cloud Unit Reports Fire After Objects Hit UAE Data Center

Amazon's cloud unit, AWS, said on Sunday that power to its data center in the United Arab Emirates was shut down temporarily after objects struck the facility, triggering sparks and a fire.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:27
Israel Iran War Live Updates: 555 Killed Across Iran Since Start Of US-Israel Strikes: Iran Red Crescent

US Israel Attack Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iran's decision to target the Saudi refinery further expands the war gripping the Middle East, directly targeting the lifeblood of the kingdom's economy.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:22
Why India Has Not Condemned Khamenei's Death

PM Modi today said that the situation in West Asia (Middle East) was a matter of grave concern. "India stands for peace and stability," he said while addressing a joint press briefing with UK Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:10
5 Big Questions On US-Israel Attack On Iran Answered

While announcing combat operations, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States".

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:05
Travel Chaos Worsens As US-Iran Conflict Shuts Key Middle East Airports

Travel chaos extended through the Middle East and beyond, sending airline stocks sharply lower on Monday, as carriers across the Persian Gulf extended blanket flight suspensions, causing major disruptions at some of the world's busiest airports.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:01
Saudis Pulled Deeper Into Middle East War After Oil Refinery Strike

For almost three days, there was little sign of a new war raging in the Gulf if you were based in Saudi Arabia.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:01
"Oman Not Our Choice": Iran Minister Says Elite Force Now "Independent"

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran's elite force spearheading the counter-attack against the US and Israel, is acting independently, Iran's Foreign Minister has said, stressing that its attack on Oman "was not our choice".

Published on: 02.03.2026 08:53
"It Stinks Of Oil In Here": UK Man's Close Call In Dubai As Drone Hits His Apartment

Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab hotel and other landmarks were also hit by drone debris earlier.

Published on: 02.03.2026 08:45
Meet Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Iran's Newly Appointed Interim Supreme Leader

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi was appointed jurist member of Iran's interim Leadership Council on Sunday. This came after the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel.

Published on: 02.03.2026 08:34

News from Arabic Countries

Ukraine to help down Iran’s drones: How Russia’s war rewrote the playbook

Europe's biggest conflict since World War II has changed the nature of warfare, including today's Middle East crisis.

Published on: 02.03.2026 11:51
Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam announces ban on Hezbollah’s military activities

Nawaf Salam says all Hezbollah activities are 'illegal' after the group launched attacks on Israel.

Published on: 02.03.2026 11:36
Trump’s no-war promise vs Iran strikes

We compare and contrast Trump’s campaign anti-war rhetoric with his decision as president to launch strikes on Iran.

Published on: 02.03.2026 11:32
Iran death toll reaches 555 as US, Israel escalate attacks

Civilian deaths are growing as more attacks are reported in the capital and other parts of the country.

Published on: 02.03.2026 11:17
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination will likely backfire. Here is why

Assassinations provide a short-term political boost but lead to long-term disaster.

Published on: 02.03.2026 10:48
India, Canada aim for trade pact by year end, agree uranium deal

Bilateral trade expected to hit $50bn by 2030, says Indian PM Modi as he hosts his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney.

Published on: 02.03.2026 10:40
The rise in war bets

Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen explains the rise in betting on war.

Published on: 02.03.2026 10:34
West African regional army: Why thousands of soldiers are deploying

How will strained ties between ECOWAS and neighbours Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso affect the fight against armed groups?

Published on: 02.03.2026 10:18
Oil prices rise sharply after US, Israeli attacks on Iran

Brent crude is up by 9 percent amid supply concerns as Trump says ‌strikes on Iran could last weeks.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:27
Which teams are in the T20 World Cup semifinals and what’s the schedule?

From schedule and venues to title favourites and their route to the semifinals – Al Jazeera explains it all.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:24
Video: US military jet crashes in Kuwait

Video shows the moment a military jet crashed in Kuwait, as the crew ejected from the flaming plane.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:20
‘Missile debris’ sparks fire at Saudi’s Aramco oil refinery

Videos show smoke rising from a refinery operated by Saudi after a fire broke out caused by debris from a missile.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:16
‘Not again’: Gaza rushes to stockpile amid Iran war, crossing closures

Crossing closures following US-Israel war with Iran spark panic buying in Gaza, where residents fear food shortages.

Published on: 02.03.2026 09:03
Nepal rivals rally on final day of poll campaign, PM urges citizens to vote

Two weeks of campaign showed a wave of younger candidates promising to tackle economy and challenge veteran politicians.

Published on: 02.03.2026 08:59
What we know on day three of US-Israeli attacks on Iran

A day after Iranian supreme leader's killing was confirmed, attacks are reported in Dubai, Cyprus and across the region.

Published on: 02.03.2026 08:31
British military base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone attack

The attack marks the first strike on a British military base in Cyprus since 1986, escalating regional tensions.

Published on: 02.03.2026 08:13
Explosions across Qatar, UAE, Kuwait as Iran’s retaliatory strikes continue

Iran's retaliatory attacks on US assets in the region continue for a third day as fears of a prolonged conflict rise.

Published on: 02.03.2026 07:16
Iran’s Larijani refutes claims Tehran pushed to resume US talks

The comments come after US media reported a diplomatic push following the killing of Iran's supreme leader.

Published on: 02.03.2026 07:16
Analysis: Khamenei’s killing leaves Iran’s ‘axis’ in disarray as war widens

While Hezbollah launches preemptive strikes, Tehran tells Al Jazeera it doesn't need outside help in defending itself.

Published on: 02.03.2026 05:38
After Iran’s salvo hit their skylines, will Gulf states enter the war?

Despite Iranian hits on Gulf cities, regional voices warn against direct involvement - insisting this is not their war.

Published on: 02.03.2026 05:36
Al Jazeera reports from Beirut as residents flee following Israeli strikes

Tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians are leaving areas in Beirut following Israeli strikes and forced displacement.

Published on: 02.03.2026 03:55
Balen Shah: Rapper, mayor, Nepal’s next prime minister?

His sunglasses and songs are the rage, but the ex-Kathmandu mayor has his sights on Nepal's top job.

Published on: 02.03.2026 03:17
Israel bombs Beirut after Hezbollah fires rockets in Iran war retaliation

Israel has carried out heavy strikes in the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut.

Published on: 02.03.2026 02:32
Netanyahu vows increasing strikes on Tehran

Israel’s prime minister says strikes on Tehran will increase in the coming days, with US support.

Published on: 02.03.2026 01:30
Poll suggests only a quarter of Americans support attacks on Iran

US lawmakers heap pressure on Trump following the first US soldier deaths after Khamenei's killing.

Published on: 02.03.2026 01:20