The Middle East has been rocked by a series of explosions in cities such as Doha, Dubai, Manama, and occupied Jerusalem. According to foreign media, explosions have been reported in occupied Jerusalem. In Manama, the capital of Bahrain, and the UAE cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the sounds of explosions have been heard. In Manama, a blaze has been reported at the Fifth Fleet’s headquarters of the US Navy, with black smoke clouds visible for miles. Qatar’s capital, Doha, has seen six explosions.
In a separate incident, two drones have been shot down near Iraq’s Erbil Airport. Cypriot President has stated that a drone attack has occurred on the British Air Base at Akrotiri, with the country’s security forces on high alert. However, he has also stated that Cyprus has no connection with the ongoing military operations in the region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have reportedly spoken over the phone. In Abu Dhabi, airlines have begun operating temporary flights to evacuate stranded passengers, while two foreign airlines will also be dispatched, with operations set to resume on March 4.
Iranian Supreme Leader’s wife, Masoumeh Ebtekar, has been reportedly injured in the US-Israeli attacks. The Saudi Embassy has stated that the kingdom has always supported diplomatic efforts to establish reliable agreements with Iran.
Reports have emerged that the historic Golestan Palace in Tehran has been damaged in recent US-Israeli attacks. The Afghan News Agency, AMAN, has reported that several Afghan Taliban officials have relocated to Bamiyan province due to concerns of Pakistani airstrikes.
In Vienna, the Austrian capital, a protest was held outside the Vienna Stock Exchange, titled “Hands of Iran,” by the Muslim community of various countries. Former wife of PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Jemima Khan, has been fined £1,000 in the UK. The UK has planned to evacuate its citizens stranded in Gulf countries due to ongoing conflict.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the UK has blocked the use of the Diego Garcia military base for Iran attacks, with UK Prime Minister Starmer expressing disappointment over the decision. The Central Command of the US has stated that three US F-15E fighter jets have crashed in Kuwait, with the planes crashing due to friendly fire.
The UAE Defense Ministry has reported that three foreign nationals were killed and 58 others injured in drone attacks by Iran. A recent survey has revealed that a clear majority of American citizens do not support the ongoing war against Iran. The Iranian Red Crescent has stated that 131 cities have been targeted in US-Israeli attacks.
