Highlights of the US-Israel-Iran war: The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered its third day, with rising tensions and retaliatory attacks. US President Donald Trump said the operation was the “last, best chance” to stop the Iranian regime, citing threats from its nuclear and missile programs. The United States and Israel have struck more than 1,250 targets in Iran, including ballistic missile facilities and naval forces, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has vowed to respond, and its allies, including Hezbollah, will attack Israel and US bases in the region.
Quick Summary: Things You Should Know Right Now
US Air Force planes shot down by mistake shot down by Kuwait, says American Central Command
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Qatar hints at retaliation: An attack like this cannot be left without retaliation, a Qatari Foreign Ministry official said. cnn He added that Iran has a price to pay.
Power and connectivity issues at Amazon appointment centers: Data centers at two Amazon cloud units in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates faced power and connectivity issues amid Iranian airstrikes.
US combat deaths: CENTCOM confirms that 3 US service members were killed and 5 were seriously injured during “Operation Epic Fury.”
Tehran aims to: Israeli forces are targeting the “heart” of the Iranian capital; Multiple explosions have been reported near government districts. The Israel Defense Forces have also launched attacks on Lebanon’s capital and Hezbollah’s stronghold, Beirut.
Interim leadership: A three-member Leadership Council (President Pezeshkian, Chief Justice Mohseni-Ejei and Guardian Council member Ayatollah Arafi) now governs Iran under Article 111 of the Constitution.
Gulf Ultimatum: Tehran has officially warned Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain that they are “legitimate military targets” if they help Western forces.
Civil toll: The Iranian news agency IRNA reported 165 deaths following an attack on a girls’ primary school in southern Iran (Minab).
Iran’s transitional power structure
Following the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian announced an Interim Leadership Council. This body will perform the functions of the Supreme Leader until the Assembly of Experts elects a permanent successor.
Regional escalation and economic impact
The “flurry” of retaliatory attacks by Iran has significantly altered the global landscape:
- Aviation: Airspace remains closed in much of the Middle East; Major hubs Dubai and Doha report significant delays and security alerts.
- Markets: Gold prices have surpassed $5,200 an ounce as investors flee to safe assets.
- Energy: Global oil markets are monitoring the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s traded oil passes, following threats to maritime security.
This blog synthesizes reports from CENTCOM, IRNA and other media outlets. While we strive for 100% accuracy, the situation on the ground in Tehran and the Gulf is extremely fluid.
Live updates
March 2, 2026 11:38 am IST
Live news updates on US war on Iran: 2 killed in US, Israeli strikes on Iran’s Sanandaj
Iran’s Fars news agency says at least two people were killed in an “enemy attack” in the central city of Sanandaj.
He said the city was attacked by enemy missiles and that several residential buildings near the city police station were destroyed.
The Tasnim news agency said US and Israeli forces launched six missiles in different parts of the city, including densely populated neighborhoods.
Images posted online and verified by Al Jazeera show the moment of an attack, with fire and huge clouds of smoke in the sky.
