- KR Bharat
- 2026-02-28
Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after the United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes across Iran, including areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the Armed Forces would “respond decisively” to what it called aggression, asserting that Tehran had done “everything necessary to prevent war” while remaining prepared to defend the nation.
Key Developments:
Explosions were reported in multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran and Isfahan.
Iranian missile and drone barrages were launched toward Israeli territory in retaliation.
Airspaces across Iran, Israel, Iraq, UAE, Qatar, and other Gulf nations were partially or fully closed.
Several international airlines cancelled or diverted flights.
The US confirmed it had begun “major combat operations” targeting Iranian missile and naval infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump called on the Iranian people to “take over your government,” signaling a dramatic escalation in rhetoric. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the joint action aimed to remove what he described as an existential threat posed by Iran’s missile and nuclear programs.
Meanwhile, countries including Indonesia, the UK, Russia, and EU member states issued advisories, withdrew personnel, or offered mediation amid fears the conflict could spiral into a wider regional war.
Regional Impact:
Missile interceptions reported in Israel and Gulf states.
Emergency alerts issued in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.
Global markets and aviation routes disrupted.
International leaders urging restraint and de-escalation.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides signaling readiness for further action.
