The Pentagon has revealed that there were no signs of an impending Iranian attack on American forces prior to the US military’s strikes in Iran. According to reports, the Pentagon briefed top officials in the Trump administration, stating that the US had no intelligence to suggest that Iran was planning to launch a pre-emptive attack on American troops.
A foreign news agency cited two informed sources who claimed that officials in the Trump administration acknowledged that there was no clear evidence of an impending Iranian attack. The British newspaper noted that relying solely on aerial attacks to effect regime change in Iran is a perilous strategy, and the Congressional briefing on Sunday weakened a key argument made in favor of war.
Just a day earlier, senior officials had told journalists that President Trump’s decision to launch the strikes was partly based on intelligence suggesting that Iran might attack American troops in the Middle East. White House Press Secretary Dale Johnson stated that top officials in the Trump administration would brief Congress on the military strikes against Iran, led by the US.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke over the phone, while different airlines have temporarily resumed flights to Abu Dhabi to evacuate stranded passengers. Two international airlines will also be deployed to evacuate passengers, with operations expected to be suspended until March 4.
According to reports, the US mission in Iran aims to prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons, while Iranian TV claims that Supreme Leader’s wife, Maryam Rajavi, was severely injured in the US airstrikes. Saudi Arabia’s Embassy stated that the kingdom has consistently supported diplomatic efforts for a reliable agreement with Iran.
There are reports that the historical Golestan Palace in Tehran has been damaged in the recent US and Israeli airstrikes. The Afghan News Agency, Amaj, cited sources stating that several Afghan Taliban officials have relocated to the Bamiyan province in response to concerns of Pakistani aerial attacks. A protest rally was held in Vienna’s downtown district, Vienna Stock Exchange, under the banner “Hands of Iran,” with representatives from various Muslim countries participating.
Imran Khan’s ex-wife, Jemima Khan, has been fined 1,000 pounds in the UK. The British government has been planning to evacuate British citizens stranded in Gulf countries due to the conflict. President Donald Trump claimed that the UK has blocked the use of the Diego Garcia Airbase for US strikes against Iran, causing great disappointment for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
According to the US Central Command, three American F-15E fighter jets crashed in Kuwait due to a friendly fire incident, while Israel targeted Iran’s Natanz nuclear facilities. The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defense reported that 58 foreign nationals were injured and three killed in Iranian drone strikes.
A recent survey revealed that a clear majority of Americans do not support the war against Iran. The Iranian Red Crescent stated that US-Israeli strikes targeted 131 cities in Iran. The US Central Command reported that three American F-15E fighter jets crashed in Kuwait due to a friendly fire incident.
President Donald Trump claimed that the UK blocked the use of the Diego Garcia Airbase for US strikes against Iran, causing great disappointment for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ex-wife, Jemima Khan, has been fined 1,000 pounds in the UK. Due to flight restrictions, several Assembly members’ health began to deteriorate.
The Afghan News Agency, Amaj, cited sources stating that several Afghan Taliban officials have relocated to the Bamiyan province in response to concerns of Pakistani aerial attacks. In an interview with Geo News, Ahmed Shahzad stated that the fine imposed on players is too low, and it should be increased.
