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18:10 - Qatar says it's not part of campaign against Iran but 'exercises right to self-defense'

"Qatar has not been part of the campaign targeting Iran," said Majed Al Ansari, spokesman for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Earlier, Israel's Channel 12 News had cited Western sources saying the Gulf country had conducted strikes in Iran after being attacked in the past few days.

"We are exercising our right in self-defence and deterring Iranian attacks against our country. We urge media outlets to use credible Qatari sources when reporting on Qatar," Al Ansari added.

17:12 - Pakistan reminds Iran of defense pact with Saudi Arabia to stop further attacks

Nuclear-armed Pakistan has stressed its defense pact with Saudi Arabia in talks with the Iranian leadership, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said at a news conference in Islamabad on Tuesday.

“I informed the Iranian side about our defense agreement,” said Dar, “The Iranian side said Saudi Arabia should ensure that its territory is not used against Iran.”

The Iranian regime has conducted several attacks against U.S. facilities on Saudi territory as well as on oil facitilies in the country.

Dar noted there are 2.5 million Pakistanis living in Saudi Arabia, and 33,000 Pakistanis are stranded in Iran.

17:06 - IDF completes strikes in Tehran and Isfahan, hitting industry and missile array sites

"A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force, guided by precise IDF intelligence, struck targets belonging to the Iranian terror regime in Tehran and Isfahan in central Iran," the IDF stated.

In Tehran, "the IDF targeted industrial sites used by the Iranian regime to produce weapons, particularly ballistic missiles, that constitute an existential threat to the State of Israel."

"During the strikes conducted in parallel in Isfahan, the IDF struck dozens of targets related to the ballistic missiles array, including launchers and missile storage sites intended to be used against the State of Israel."

16:45 - Israel reportedly strikes senior Iranian council during election of new Supreme Leader

Israeli and U.S. airstrikes hit the meeting of the Iranian Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for electing the new Supreme Leader, destroying the building in Qom as the council was voting on the new leader, Israeli sources told media outlets.

It is unclear how many of the 88 members were there at the moment of the attack. Reports of a strike on the site were confirmed by the Iranian outlet Tasnim, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

15: 52 - Qatar conducted strike in Iran within past 24 hours

The Qatari military carried out a strike on Iranian territory at some point during the past 24 hours, Channel 12 reported, citing Western sources.

Qatar shot down two Iranian bombers yesterday and has suffered dozens of attacks by the regime.

15:44 - Israel expects Saudi Arabia to join war against Iran

Israel assesses that Saudi Arabia is likely to carry out strikes in Iran soon, after the regime launched attacks on its territory the past days, a senior Israeli official told Kan News.

15:25 - Update: 6 wounded at two shrapnel impact sites in central Israel

One woman was in moderate condition after the impact of shrapnel pieces, while five others were lightly wounded.

Magen David Adom said there were two impact sites of apparently large shrapnel parts after missile alerts were triggered across the greater Tel Aviv area.

15:13 - Six lightly wounded after impact in central Israel

Six people were lightly wounded in the impact of a missile or shrapnel in the greater Tel Aviv area, Israeli media reported.

"Home Front Command search and rescue forces, together with numerous emergency teams, are currently operating at the impact sites in central Israel. The circumstances of the impact are under review," the IDF said.


15:09 - Trump about Iran: 'They want to talk. I said 'Too Late!'"

U.S. President Donald Trump said it is "too late" for talks with the Iranian leadership, after saying on Monday that he had agreed to renew talks.

He wrote on Truth Social: "Their air defense, Air Force, Navy, and Leadership is gone. They want to talk. I said 'Too Late!'"

14:45 - Qatar denies Tucker Calson's allegations that it arrested Mossad agents

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman denied there is any information on Mossad cells operating in the country, after Tucker Carlson alleged that Saudi Arabia and Qatar arrested Mossad operatives who were plotting bombings there.

14:30 - UAE says it has repelled hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones, three killed in attacks

The United Arab Emirates' defense ministry said in a briefing on Tuesday that it has repelled hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones fired by Iran, and that three people have been killed and 68 injured so far.

The ministry said a total of 186 missiles and 812 drones were launched at its territory since the conflict started over the weekend.

Ministry spokesperson Abdel Nassir al-Hameedi said injuries and “minor damages” from the Iranian attacks were the result of shrapnel from interception efforts, not a result of successful attacks.

14:12 - Kuwait condemns 'treacherous' Iranian attack on US embassy

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State of Kuwait's rejection and condemnation in the strongest terms of the treacherous Iranian attack that targeted the building of the Embassy of the United States of America in the State of Kuwait," according to a statement.

The ministry noted that the attack "constitutes a flagrant violation of all international norms and laws, including the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the Vienna Convention of 1961 on Diplomatic Relations, which grant immunity to diplomatic buildings and their staff even in cases of armed conflict."

"The Ministry reiterates its affirmation of the State of Kuwait's right to take all necessary measures and actions to protect its security, the safety of its territories, its citizens, and the residents therein."


14:03 - Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia & US embassy could have been launched from Iraq - report

A number of the Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Iraq, according to sources cited by the Saudi Al Hadath channel, which noted that the Kingdom is closely monitoring the situation.

Some of the various Iraq-based Iranian terror proxies have taken responsibility for attacks on U.S. targets in Iraqi Kurdistan in recent days.

Earlier today, Saudi Arabia strongly condemned what it described as a “blatant Iranian attack” targeting the U.S. embassy building in Riyadh.

13:24 - Russia's Putin to convey Arab concerns over attacks on oil facilities to Iranian leadership

The Kremlin stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin will convey the concerns among Arab leaders about Tehran’s strikes on oil infrastructure to the Iranian leadership, amid ongoing attacks by the regime against Gulf countries.

On Monday, Putin held phone calls with four Arab Gulf state leaders, offering to use his ties to Iran to try and deescalate the situation in the region. “Putin will certainly make every effort to contribute to at least a slight easing of tensions,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

“Yesterday’s discussions with virtually all of his interlocutors focused on Putin conveying his deep concern about the strikes on their infrastructure to our colleagues in Iran, taking advantage of the dialogue we maintain with the Iranian leadership.”

13:20 - UK to send warship to Mediterranean to protect Cyprus

The British government is sending a warship to the eastern Mediterranean to protect Cyprus and its military bases there, after they were repeatedly attacked by either the Iranian regime or its proxy, Hezbollah, the British Times reported.

12:56 - No reports of impacts after missile alerts across the country

The IDF Home Front Command gave the all-clear to exit shelters across the country, after large areas of the country were ordered to enter bunkers amid new missile attacks from Iran.

There were no reports of injuries or damage.

12:42 - Missile alarms sound in central Israel

Red alert sirens were activated across central Israel, including the greater Tel Aviv area, central Samaria, the Jordan Valley and Beit Shean.

12:37 - Missile alarms sound in the greater Jerusalem area

Red alert sirens were activated in a broad swathe centered on Jerusalem but stretching from the northern end of the Gaza Strip in the west all the way to the Jordanian border in the east.

12:35 - IDF issues evacuation notices to additional villages in southern Lebanon

IDF Arabic Spokesman Brig.-Gen. Avichay Adraee called on residents of 84 additional villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, to evacuate amid an Israeli ground operation.

12:16 - UN nuclear watchdog confirms bombing damage at Natanz nuclear site

“Based on the latest available satellite imagery, IAEA can now confirm some recent damage to entrance buildings of Iran’s underground Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant (FEP),” the agency wrote on X.

“No radiological consequence expected and no additional impact detected at FEP itself, which was severely damaged in the June conflict.”

According to the Institute for Science and International Security, the images show evidence of two separate strikes to the access points to the underground site.

11:53 - IDF strikes key leadership compound in Tehran

"Overnight (Monday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on precise intelligence, struck and dismantled facilities within the leadership compound of the Iranian terrorist regime in the heart of Tehran," the military stated.

"Numerous munitions were dropped on the Presidential Office and the building of the Supreme National Security Council," the IDF said, as well as on "the institution for training Iranian military officers and additional key regime infrastructure."

"The leadership compound of the Iranian regime is one of the most heavily secured assets in Iran and spans several streets in central Tehran. The regime’s leadership and senior security officials frequently convened at the compound, from which they conducted situational assessments regarding Iran’s nuclear program and advanced the plan for the destruction of the State of Israel.

"This compound serves as the most central and significant headquarters of the Iranian terrorist regime. Its strike further degrades the functional continuity of the regime’s command and control systems."

11:45 - Lebanese President: 'No turning back' from decision to outlaw Hezbollah's military activities

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun affirmed there is "no turning back" from yesterday's decision to outlaw Hezbollah's military activities.

He also claimed that the rocket fire against Israel yesterday was launched from areas where the Lebanese army has not established its control, and called on the "Quintet Committee," comprising the U.S., France, Qatar, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, to pressure Israel to halt its operations in Lebanon.

11:29 - Missile damage reported in Petah Tikvah

Magen David Adom emergency services Director General Eli Bin said that an initial report of damage in Petah Tikva had been received, however, there had been no reports of casualties.

11:17 - Missile alerts sound across greater Tel Aviv area amid Iranian attack

Missile alarm sirens sound across the greater Tel Aviv area, the Shfela and western Samaria amid a ballistic missile attack from Iran.

This was the first missile launch from Iran in about 10 hours. The IDF briefed media outlets on Monday, saying it was expecting the pace of launches to decrease after destroying many launch sites in recent strikes.

10:59 - One man wounded in drone impact in Kfar Yuval after Hezbollah attack

A 64-year-old man was lightly wounded by glass shards in a drone impact in Kfar Yuval. Magen David Adom dispatched paramedics to the scene, who treated the man as well as three people who suffered acute shock.

10:51 - Lebanese army retreats as IDF advances into Lebanon

Troops of the Lebanese Armed Forces are vacating dozens of posts across southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese media reports, amid the advance of Israeli troops into the area.

This follows reports that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun ordered the army to avoid clashes with the IDF, noting he didn't want to endanger the lives of his soldiers over the decision of Hezbollah to drag the country into a war with Israel.

10:41 - Red alert in northern Galilee as Hezbollah continues attacks

Rocket alarms were sounded in Maayan Baruch and Kfar Yuval, two towns on the Lebanese border in the Upper Galilee, after rocket launches from Lebanon.

10:40 - IDF completes wave of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut

"A short while ago, the IDF completed a wave of strikes on command centers, weapons storage facilities, and satellite communication components belonging to Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in Beirut. These assets were operating under civilian cover," the military stated.

"Among the targets struck were communication sites that were being used by Hezbollah as terrorist infrastructure for carrying out attacks, intelligence gathering, and support its propaganda efforts."

The IDF noted that "prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of advanced warnings, precise munition and aerial surveillance."

10:30 - DM Katz: 'We beheaded the Iranian octopus and are now acting to crush and cut off its arms'

“We have beheaded the Iranian octopus and are now working to crush and sever its arms. The combined Israeli-American offensive, led by U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is unprecedented in its scope, precision, and power. Operation ‘Roaring Lion’ will continue with full force for as long as necessary," said Israel's Defense Minister Katz in a statement.

"The Israeli Air Force carried out heavy strikes overnight against regime targets in Tehran and continued targeting missile-launch capabilities and strategic assets across Iran.

10:13 - Unconfirmed report: Israeli forces operated on Iranian ground on Monday

Israel conducted a ground operation in Iran last night using Mossad operatives and special forces, according to an unnamed source cited by the Saudi channel Al-Arabiya.

There was no independent confirmation of the report.

09:57 - 13 Iranian soldiers killed in strikes on southern base

13 soldiers were killed in airstrikes targeting an air base in southeastern Iran, local media reported.

The regime-affiliated Tasnim news agency and the Hammihan daily newspaper reported strikes at the Kerman Air Base, approximately 800 kilometers (500 miles) southeast from Tehran.

The Kerman Air Base is known to house military helicopters.

09:40 - Drone hits port in Duqm, Oman

The government of Oman said a drone hit a fuel tank at the port in Duqm on Tuesday. Duqm has been a key resupply port for the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, the Associated Press reported.

The state-run Oman News Agency said no one was hurt in the attack.

09:37 - 4.3 magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck the city of Grosh in southern Iran, Reuters reports. The US Geological Survey (USGS), announced the earthquake, saying it occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers underground.

09:20 - DM Katz says IDF authorized to hold additional territory in Lebanon

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he had authorized the IDF, along with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to advance and hold additional territory in Lebanon, "in order to prevent firing on Israeli border communities."

Following the IDF incursion into Lebanon in 2024, the military has held five outposts in southern Lebanon, which were to be returned, following the disarmament of Hezbollah.

09:06 - IDF confirms ground entry into Lebanon to strengthen Northern defense

The IDF confirmed that ground forces have entered southern Lebanon, stating that troops from Division 91 are operating in the area and holding several positions as part of efforts to reinforce defenses along the northern border.

In a statement, the military said it has launched a move aimed at creating an additional security layer for northern communities, through extensive strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure to thwart threats and prevent infiltration attempts into Israeli territory.

08:40 - Air France cancels flights to the Middle East

Air France announced the cancellation of its flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh until March 5, 2025 due to the current Iran War.

08:35 - Alarms sound through the central and northern areas of Israel on fears of drone incursion

Alarms sounded in the Jerusalem area, in Judea and Samaria, and in parts of central Israel over fears of a UAV infiltration.

07:45 - U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia temporarily closes folowing drone strikes

The U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia said it had temporarily closed following the attack by Iranian drones, and called on U.S. citizens in the country to refrain from visiting the diplomatic mission for the time being, AFP reports. Furthermore, all scheduled meetings at the embassy have been canceled.

07:38 - IDF: Air force striking Tehran and Beirut simultaneously

"The Air Force has now begun a wave of extensive strikes against the Iranian terror regime and the Hezbollah terror organization," the IDF spokesman announced.

07:36 - IRGC air defense soldiers identified and targeted in airstrikes, footage shows

07:02 - Trump: U.S. has vast weapons stockpile, capable of fighting “forever”

U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth that the U.S. military has an inexhaustible supply of “mid-level” weaponry, which he said could sustain “a very successful fight for a long time — even forever.”

The remarks come amid escalating tensions and ongoing military activity, as Washington signals its readiness for prolonged operations if necessary. (KAN 11)

06:30 - Israeli Air Force strike reported in Beirut’s Dahiyeh

06:22 - Lebanon reports three strikes on Dahiyeh, including hit on Hezbollah’s Al-Nour radio station

05:52 - Reports in Lebanon: Israeli strikes in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district

05:25 - IDF Arabic Spokesperson issued an evacuation warning for two additional buildings in Beirut’s Dahiyeh

05:01 - IDF intercepted two drones from Lebanon; false alarm in Goshrim

02:50 - Saudi Arabia confirms two drones hit U.S. embassy in Riyadh, causing limited fire

01:47 - Footage from Tehran shows strike on Iranian state TV headquarters

01:10 - U.S. official to CNN: Preparing for “significant increase” in strikes against Iran

00:50 - Sirens sound in central and northern Israel; Explosions heard in Jerusalem and Nazareth

00:21 - U.S. urges citizens to leave multiple Middle Eastern countries immediately

The U.S. State Department has called on American citizens in several Middle Eastern countries to leave immediately amid escalating regional tensions.

The advisory applies to Americans in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, and Israel. No further details were provided regarding the duration of the warning or specific security concerns. (KAN 11)

The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel.

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