Iran Israel War Live Updates: Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been named Iran’s interim Supreme Leader, after longtime leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US–Israeli airstrikes on Tehran
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March 2, 2026, 18:53:07 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: ‘We didn’t start this war but we will finish it,’ says US defence secretary
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said the United States did not start the conflict with Iran but will finish it, asserting that American forces will respond decisively to threats and target Iranian military capabilities amid ongoing hostilities.
March 2, 2026, 18:51:34 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Eight passenger flights depart from Abu Dhabi, says tracking site
According to flight tracking website Flight Radar, eight passenger flights have taken off from Abu Dhabi since 2 pm local time (11:00 GMT).
8 passenger flights have been able to take off from Abu Dhabi since 14:00 local time. pic.twitter.com/4eYs3ReJaJ
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026, 18:36:08 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Commercial vessel hit by projectiles at Bahrain port
UK maritime authorities reported that a commercial ship docked at the Port of Bahrain was struck by two projectiles, forcing the crew to evacuate.
March 2, 2026, 18:35:51 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: European gas prices spike after Qatar halts LNG production
European gas prices rose sharply following Qatar’s suspension of LNG output amid the escalating regional crisis. The Dutch TTF natural gas contract, Europe’s benchmark, surged nearly 45 percent to over €46. The jump reflects concerns over potential prolonged supply disruptions and growing risks to global energy flows from the Middle East.
March 2, 2026, 18:32:47 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Qatar Energy suspends LNG production after Iranian drone attacks
Following reports from Qatar’s Defence Ministry that two drones struck energy facilities in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed with no casualties, Qatar Energy, one of the world’s leading natural gas producers, announced it has halted production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and related products.
March 2, 2026, 18:30:00 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Iran’s Araghchi accuses US and Israel of war crimes in UN letter
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has written to the United Nations secretary-general and foreign ministers worldwide, accusing the United States and Israel of committing crimes against humanity during attacks on Iran. The letter cites strikes on schools, hospitals, relief centres, and residential areas, urging the UN to take immediate action and hold those responsible accountable.
March 2, 2026, 18:27:24 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: PM Modi condemns attacks on Bahrain, Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held phone calls with Bahrain’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman. He condemned the attacks on both countries and discussed the well-being of the Indian community there.
March 2, 2026, 18:20:39 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Israeli army says it killed Hezbollah intelligence chief in Beirut
The Israeli army reported that Hussein Makled, head of Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters, was killed overnight in a precise strike in Beirut, the Lebanese capital.
March 2, 2026, 18:18:13 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: UAE summons Iranian envoy, lodges protest over Iran’s ‘terrorist attacks’
The United Arab Emirates on Monday summoned Iran’s Ambassador Reza Ameri and handed over a strongly worded note of protest, condemning Iran’s “terrorist attacks and assaults” in the strongest terms.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks on its territory represent a clear violation of sovereignty, a threat to national security, and a breach of international conventions, resolutions, and established norms.
March 2, 2026, 18:16:56 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: 4 four US service members killed in action, says CentCom
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that four US service members have been killed in action as of 7:30 am ET on March 2, including one who was seriously wounded in Iran’s initial attacks and later died of those injuries. The announcement marks an increase in American combat fatalities tied to the ongoing conflict with Iran following strikes by Iranian forces and US–Israeli operations in the region.
March 2, 2026, 18:11:32 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: IDF warns southern Lebanon towns to evacuate ahead of strikes
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an urgent warning to residents in southern Lebanon towns, including Tyre, Mashgharah, and Deir Qanoun al-Nahr. The IDF said it plans to target Hezbollah-linked military infrastructure and urged civilians near marked buildings to evacuate immediately, moving at least 300 metres away for safety.
March 2, 2026, 18:00:13 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activities, PM says
The Lebanese government has issued an “immediate ban” on Hezbollah’s military and security operations, urging the group to hand over its weapons to the state, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced on Monday.
March 2, 2026, 17:51:10 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Emergency services building in Tehran hit, staff injured
Tehran’s provincial emergency services building in downtown Tehran sustained “serious damage” after a missile strike, a department spokesperson said, Tasnim news agency reported.
“Several emergency workers were injured, though most are in good condition,” the spokesperson added.
March 2, 2026, 17:49:53 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Iran strikes ahead of schedule, says US President Trump
US President Donald Trump said ongoing US military operations against Iran are “moving along very well — ahead of schedule,” claiming that key Iranian leadership targets have been eliminated and the campaign is advancing rapidly, according to reports.
March 2, 2026, 17:34:00 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Iranian-made drone strikes UK air base in Cyprus, causes damage
An Iranian-made drone struck the UK’s Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri overnight, causing limited damage but no casualties.
The attack, which hit a runway at the base, rattled the eastern Mediterranean island, a popular holiday destination and hub for thousands of foreign companies, Reuters reported.
March 2, 2026, 17:27:36 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Greece to deploy frigates and fighter jets to protect Cyprus amid Iranian strikes
Greece announced on Monday that it will send two frigates and two fighter jets to safeguard Cyprus following Iranian strikes, Reuters reported.
The move comes after Cyprus said two unmanned drones targeted the UK’s Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri overnight.
March 2, 2026, 17:26:22 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: 5 hostile drones intercepted near Prince Sultan Air Base, says Saudi defence ministry
The Saudi Defence Ministry’s spokesperson confirmed that five hostile drones were intercepted near Prince Sultan Air Base.
March 2, 2026, 17:24:35 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Saudi Arabia intercepts Iranian missiles targeting base near Riyadh
Saudi Arabia intercepted Iranian missiles aimed at a base near Riyadh, Al Arabiya reported.
March 2, 2026, 16:58:40 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: US says Kuwait mistakenly shot down 3 F-15E fighter jets during combat
The US military said that at 11:03 p.m. ET on March 1, three F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury were downed over Kuwait in an apparent friendly fire incident.
The jets were operating during active combat that involved attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones, when they were accidentally struck by Kuwaiti air defenses.
All six crew members ejected safely, have been recovered, and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged the incident, and the US expressed gratitude for the Kuwaiti defense forces’ support during the operation.
The cause of the incident is under investigation, and further details will be provided as they become available.
March 2, 2026, 16:51:38 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Israel says its air force begins broad strike on central Tehran
Israel says its air force has begun an additional broad strike on central Tehran, targeting government and regime sites, intensifying its ongoing campaign against Iranian assets.
March 2, 2026, 16:42:02 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Several blasts heard across Tehran, state media report
Loud explosions were reported in multiple parts of Tehran as strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran continued, Iranian state media said.
Smoke and blasts were reported in residential and central districts, including areas near Vanak Square and Seyyed Khandan, as anti-air defences were active amid ongoing air attacks linked to the wider Middle East conflict.
March 2, 2026, 16:35:17 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: IRGC launches tenth missile wave targeting Tel Aviv amid Israeli strike in Tehran
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday announced the launch of the “tenth wave of the True Promise 4 Operation,” claiming strikes on a government complex in Tel Aviv and targets in East Al-Quds (Jerusalem), according to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency.
The IRGC’s Public Relations Department said “Khaybar missiles” were used in this phase, describing the attack as having “opened doors to a massive inferno” across the occupied territories.
The department also urged residents near military bases, security centres, and government facilities to evacuate immediately.
March 2, 2026, 16:33:07 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: 1 killed as oil tanker attacked off Oman coast
At least one person was killed when an oil tanker came under attack off the coast of Oman, the Maritime Security Centre reported.
March 2, 2026, 16:23:54 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Iran claims Khyber missile strikes hit Netanyahu’s office
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said in a statement that the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the headquarters of the Israeli Air Force commander were targeted and heavily hit by precision Khyber missile strikes, marking the tenth wave of attacks by Iran’s armed forces.
March 2, 2026, 16:17:10 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Qatar intercepts Iranian drones, missiles targeting energy and other sites
Qatar said its air defence systems successfully intercepted drones launched from Iran that were heading towards key energy facilities, state authorities reported. Officials added that there were no casualties or damage following the interceptions. The incident highlights mounting threats to critical infrastructure in the Gulf as regional hostilities intensify.
March 2, 2026, 16:15:35 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Oil tanker hit by drone in Gulf of Oman, one killed
An oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman was struck by a bomb-carrying drone boat, Omani authorities said, triggering a fire on board and killing one crew member.
The incident is being probed amid rising regional maritime security risks linked to the wider conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
March 2, 2026, 15:57:19 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Jordan to partially close airspace daily
Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission said Jordan will partially close its airspace to all aircraft from 6:00 pm (15:00 GMT) to 9:00 am (06:00 GMT) daily starting today until further notice.
The commission said the decision was taken in light of current regional developments and a risk assessment conducted in line with international standards.
March 2, 2026, 15:55:51 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Israel says it struck senior Hezbollah operative in Beirut
The Israel Defense Forces said it struck a senior member of Hezbollah in Beirut on Monday.
“A short while ago, the army carried out a precise strike targeting a senior Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut,” the military said in a statement.
March 2, 2026, 15:42:14 (IST)
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Russia in constant contact with Tehran, calls escalation against Iran ‘outright aggression’
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia has been in constant contact with leaders in Tehran over what it called “outright aggression” against Iran, expressing deep disap