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14:57 - Fourth US soldier dies after Iranian attacks

A fourth U.S. soldier has succumbed to his wounds sustained in an Iranian attack on an undisclosed location, the U.S. Central Command said.

"As of 7:30 am ET, March 2, four U.S. service members have been killed in action. The fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks, eventually succumbed to their injuries. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing. The identities of the fallen are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification," CENTCOM stated.

14:27 - Number of wounded in Beersheva rises to 19, including a man in moderate condition

After extensive scans at the area of a missile impact in Beersheva in southern Israel, the number of wounded has risen to 19, according to Magen David Adom medics.

One of them, a 35-year-old man, was in moderate condition, while the other 18 were in mild condition, most of them wounded by glass shrapnel.

The missile reportedly hit a street but destroyed several homes in the area.

13:59 - Lebanese gov't orders military to prevent further Hezbollah attacks against Israel

Following an emergency meeting, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that his government "rejected and condemned" the attack by Hezbollah on Israel on Sunday, "which contradicts the exclusive authority of the Lebanese state alone over decisions of war and peace."

It also declared "the immediate prohibition of all of Hezbollah's security and military activities", instructed the official military to implement an existing plan to disarm the group and "prevent the carrying out of any military operation, rocket launches, or drone flights from Lebanese territories, and to detain violators."

It is unclear whether the Lebanese military, which is seen as weaker than the powerful terror group, will indeed implement these statements.

13:25 - WATCH: Massive explosions rock Iranian capital of Tehran amid wave of Israeli air strikes

Footage on social media shows massive explosions and plumes of smoke in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Earlier, the IDF had announced that "the Israeli Air Force, with the guidance of Israeli Intelligence has begun an additional broad strike on Iranian terror regime targets in the heart of Tehran."

13:26 - Iran fires two more drones at UK base in EU member Cyprus

Two drones launched at in the direction of the UK Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus were “dealt with in a timely manner”, said government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis. Cyprus instructed to evacuate the village of Akrotiri amid repeated attacks.

According to the Cyprus Mail, citing unconfirmed reports, the Dhekelia base, located in the east of the island, was also evacuated, while alarms were heard at the U.S. embassy in Nicosia, which are assumed to be related to the drone threat.

13:10 - 10 lightly wounded by missile impact in Beersheva

The apparent impact of an Iranian ballistic missile on a street in Beersheva wounded around 10 people, one of whom suffered light to moderate wounds, while the others were lightly wounded, Magen David Adom stated.

13:08 - US acknowledges three fighter jets were shot down by Kuwaiti friendly fire

Following earlier reports, the U.S. Central Command confirmed that three F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses in a friendly fire incident.

"During active combat—that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones — the U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses."

"All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation. The cause of the incident is under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available," CENTCOM stated.


13:05 - Initial reports of Iranian missile impact in Beersheva

After missile fire at the greater Beersheva area, initial reports suggest that an impact wounded several people.

12:53 - IDF completes waves of airstrikes in Lebanon and Iran

"The IDF has completed a wave of strikes throughout Lebanon following the projectiles launched from Lebanese territory toward the State of Israel. As part of the strikes, the IDF precisely struck senior Hezbollah terrorists in the Beirut area," the military stated.

The IDF added that its Air Force and Navy "struck dozens of Hezbollah and Iranian terrorist regime command centers throughout Lebanon and particularly in the Dahiya area in Beirut," as well as a site used by Hezbollah "to store weapons in the Tyre area in Lebanon."

"The command centers struck were used by the Iranian terrorist regime to further deepen the connection with the Hezbollah terrorist organization, and therefore enabled the terrorist organization to advance many terror attacks against civilians of the state of Israel over the past several years, and specifically throughout the ‘Northern Arrows’ operation."

The IDF stressed it would continue to "operate against Hezbollah’s decisions to join the campaign and to operate on behalf of the Iranian regime and will not enable any harm to the State of Israel, and in particular, to the civilians of northern Israel."

12:45 - Missile attacks trigger red alerts in Jerusalem and Beersheva area

12:11 - Iranian missile attack triggers alarm sirens across central Israel

Red alerts were triggered across the greater Tel Aviv area and western Samaria after a new wave of missile attacks from Iran.

In addition, Iran’s IRGC claimed that its latest missile strike targeted Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office and the Israeli Air Force commander’s location in a “surprise” attack, claiming Netanyahu’s fate is “unclear.” There is no indication that this information is true.

11:57 - IDF names senior Iranian intelligence officers who were eliminated in airstrikes

"During the opening strike of Operation ‘Roaring Lion’, the IDF, with the guidance of precise intelligence, targeted and eliminated senior members of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence, the main intelligence body of the Iranian terror regime," the military announced.

Among them were Sayed Yahya Hamidi, deputy minister of Intelligence for Israel Affairs, "who, over the years, led terrorist activities targeting Jews, Western actors, and regime opponents in Iran and abroad"; and Jalal Pour Hossein, the Head of the Espionage Division at the Ministry of Intelligence.

The IDF noted that these officials were responsible for advancing "attacks around the world and repress the Iranian people."

"During the war, IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip found several documents which revealed repeated attempts to establish a joint intelligence operations room of the Hezbollah and Hamas terrorist organizations and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Lebanon, led by personnel from the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence."

"In addition to eliminating its senior members, the Israeli Air Force struck the ministry’s headquarters in Tehran a short while ago," the IDF stated.

11:43 - Energy prices surge amid Iranian attacks on oil facilities in Gulf countries

Two Iranian drones targeting Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery were shot down, Saudi defense ministry spokesperson Turki Al-Malki told state-run Al Ekhbariya TV. Earlier reports said that attacks had caused a small fire at the facility which is among the kingdom's largest, producing some 550,000 barrels per day.

Meanwhile, oil and natural gas prices spiked after the weekend, with futures contracts for Brent crude, jumping almost 9% to around $79 a barrel and WTI rising by 8% to $73 per barrel. Dutch natural gas surged 23% amid mounting concerns over potential disruptions to supply.

The Strait of Hormuz on Iran's southern coast carries around one-fifth of global trade in liquified natural gas and one-fifth of global daily oil production. The regime has attacked ships in the strait and the IRGC declared it to be closed on Sunday.

11:17 - Israel to gradually open up its airspace starting Monday evening

Israel is expected to gradually open up its airspace starting Monday evening, the IDF Home Front Command told Israeli media outlets.

Air traffic will resume in a “controlled, monitored, and coordinated manner,” and in accordance with a situational assessment, the officials said.

The airspace has been closed since the start of the war against Iran. Earlier on Monday, El Al announced it would begin operating repatriation flights for Israelis stranded abroad as soon as the airspace is opened.

10:53 - President Herzog at Beit Shemesh impact site: 'We stand against an empire of evil'

President Isaac Herzog visited the site at Beit Shemesh where a missile impact killed nine people yesterday. In a statement, he said, “This is a defining and historic moment – we stand before an empire of evil that it is time to cut off its wings. If they think they can test us – I very much suggest that they refrain from doing so."

"We are very determined this time not to restrain ourselves and not to wait for anything. Our spirit is steadfast, and I ask to strengthen the entire people of Israel at this difficult moment. We will get through this in such a way that will bring us a very great change in the region also for the sake of Israel’s security.”

10:24 - Israeli DM personally threatens Hezbollah leader with assassination

"Naim Qassem, Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, who decided on the launch under Iranian pressure – is from now on a marked target for elimination," said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz in a statement.

"Whoever follows in the path of Khamenei will soon find himself alongside him in the depths of hell, together with all those eliminated from the axis of evil," he added.

10:21 - Saudi oil company Aramco halts production after Iranian drone strike

Operations at the Ras Tanura refinery of Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Aramco were halted after an Iranian drone hit an oil-storage facility at the site, Saudi officials said, noting this was "a precautionary measure."

The drone strike caused a small fire that was since brought under control, they added. At the site, Aramco operates an oil refinery and a offshore oil-loading facility.

10:08 - El Al prepares repatriation flights for Israelis stranded abroad from 22 destinations

Israel's national carrier El Al announced it is preparing an operation to return Israelis home with repatriation flights from 22 destinations as soon as Ben Gurion Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, reopens.

These include New York, Miami, and Los Angeles in the US; Bangkok and Phuket in southeast Asia; and Larnaca, Athens, Rome, Milan, Paris, Budapest, Tbilisi, Sofia, Warsaw, Bucharest, Madrid, London, Barcelona, ​​Geneva, Amsterdam, Munich and Zurich in Europe, among others.

In addition, it is considering operating flights using KlasJet aircraft to return customers of El Al and Sundor to Israel via Egypt's Taba or Jordan's Aqaba.

09:54 - IDF operation in Lebanon will be 'extensive,' Israeli source tells Arab outlet

Israel's operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon will be "extensive" and could include another ground incursion, an Israeli source told the Saudi news channel Al Hadath. He added that no Hezbollah politician or military figure, nor the organization’s supporters, has immunity from being attacked.

“The operation in Lebanon will be broad and comprehensive and may include a ground entry,” the source said.

Meanwhile, American sources told Lebanese outlets that the “gates of hell have opened” with the entry of Hezbollah into the war.

09:33 - Kuwait: 'Several' American fighter jets have crashed

Kuwaiti authorities confirmed that "a number" of American fighter jets have crashed in its territory but noted that the crews were rescued.

Earlier reports suggested that at least one F-15 jet was hit by friendly fire, with footage showing the plane crashing to the ground.

09:11 - WATCH: IDF continues bombing regime targets in Tehran

The Israeli Air Force continues to strike regime targets across Iran, publishing footage of aircraft landings after the Tehran strikes.


08:15 - Lebanon's Health Ministry says 31 killed in IDF strikes

The Health Ministry in Lebanon reported 31 people killed and 149 wounded in IDF strikes in the south and in the Dahiyeh district of Beirut.

The statement did not differentiate between Hezbollah operatives and civilians.

The IDF began striking Hezbollah targets in response to rocket fire on northern Israel overnight, which marked the first engagement by Hezbollah since the November 2024 Lebanon ceasefire agreement.

Both Israeli and Lebanese government officials had warned Hezbollah not to enter the conflict on Iran's behalf.

08:09 - IDF Chief Zamir says military prepared for days of fighting Hezbollah

Following the strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announced, "We have launched an offensive campaign against Hezbollah, we are not only on defense, we are now going on the offensive. We have to prepare for a number of days of fighting. We need strong defensive preparation and continuous offensive preparation now in waves all the time, and of course constantly taking advantage of opportunities."

The IDF has already conducted several waves of airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Beirut and southern Lebanon following the rocket attacks early this morning.

07:50 - British base on Cyprus hit by Iranian drone

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed that a British Air Force base on his country's soil had been hit by an Iranian Shahed drone.

He stressed that the authorities in Cyprus are on full alert and that his country is not involved in military actions against the Iranian regime.

07:25 - IDF launches another wave of strikes in Lebanon

The IDF has begun striking additional targets of the Hezbollah terror organization in Lebanon, the military said. Among the targets are warehouses of combat equipment and additional infrastructure of the Hezbollah terror organization in several areas in Lebanon.

06:02 - Report: Hezbollah parliamentary bloc chief Mohammed Raad killed in strike on Beirut’s Dahiyeh

Mohammad Raad, head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc in Lebanon, was reportedly killed overnight in an IDF strike on Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, according to Saudi channel Al-Hadath.

Raad was considered the leading figure of Hezbollah’s political wing in the Lebanese Parliament. There has been no official confirmation from Hezbollah or Lebanese authorities.

05:55 - Lebanese President: Hezbollah rocket fire undermines efforts to avoid unnecessary wars

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticized the rocket launches by Hezbollah, saying they undermine efforts to keep Lebanon out of unnecessary wars.

Aoun called for prioritizing the national interest and acting responsibly, warning against the use of Lebanon as a platform for proxy wars. “This is something the state will not allow,” he said, signaling opposition to actions that could draw the country into broader regional conflict.

05:12 - Report: Widespread US-Israeli strikes across Iran

A correspondent for Al-Mayadeen in Iran reported a broad wave of U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting multiple cities, including Isfahan, Yazd, Tehran, and Khuzestan.

04:29 - IDF Arabic Spokesperson issues evacuation warning for 53 villages in southern Lebanon

In a video published on the IDF’s Arabic social media accounts, Lt.-Col. Ella Waweya said that Hezbollah’s activities are forcing the IDF to act, stressing that the military does not seek to harm civilians.

“For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move at least 1,000 meters away to open areas,” she said, warning that anyone near Hezbollah operatives, facilities, or weapons is putting their life at risk.

03:40 - Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam: 'We will not allow the country to be dragged into new adventures'

Salam stated that “regardless of who is behind the rocket launches from southern Lebanon, this is a reckless and suspicious act that endangers Lebanon’s security and gives Israel pretexts to continue its attacks.” Authorities would take all necessary measures to stop those responsible and to protect the Lebanese people, he added.

03:30 - Hezbollah: Israel cannot continue its aggression without a response

Following rocket fire toward northern Israel, Hezbollah said the “Israeli enemy cannot continue its aggression for 15 months without receiving a response.”

In a statement, the group added that ongoing Israeli strikes and the killing of its commanders and operatives give it “the right to defend and respond at the appropriate time and place.” Hezbollah described the attack as a “legitimate defensive response” and urged Lebanese officials and relevant parties to end what it called “Israeli-American aggression against Lebanon.”

03:01 - IDF striking Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

In response to projectile fire toward northern Israel, the IDF is striking Hezbollah targets across Lebanon, the military said.

"Hezbollah is operating on behalf of the Iranian regime, opening fire against the Israeli civilians, and bringing ruin to Lebanon," the IDF said in a statement. "IDF troops have prepared for such a scenario as part of Operation ‘Roaring Lion’ and are prepared for an all-fronts scenario."

02:57 - Hezbollah claims responsibility for rocket and drone fire at Israel, citing the killing of Ali Khamenei

02:50 - Explosions reported in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district after rocket fire from Lebanon

Explosions were reported in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, an established Hezbollah stronghold, following rocket fire from southern Lebanon toward Israel.

The blasts come amid escalating cross-border tensions after Hezbollah joined the fighting against Israel. There was no immediate official confirmation regarding the cause of the explosions or reports of casualties. (KAN 11)

02:10 - IDF: Interception carried out by 'Or Eitan' laser system

The rocket interception was carried out using the “Or Eitan” laser defense system, the first operational use of Israel’s advanced laser-based air defense technology, IDF sources told Kan News.

01:06 - For the first time since the ceasefire, Hezbollah fired 6 rockets at Israel

Six rockets were launched toward the Haifa area from south of the Litani River, a zone previously declared demilitarized. The attack marks the first rocket fire attributed to Hezbollah since the ceasefire.

Senior security officials said the incident would receive a harsh response, according to Kan News. The western sector from which the rockets were launched has previously been used for attacks by Hamas operatives in Lebanon, according to Israeli assessments.
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