US President Donald Trump has claimed Ali Khamenei is dead following hours of speculation about the ayatollah’s whereabouts.
In a Truth Social post, Mr Trump said: “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead.
“This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS.
“He was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems and, working closely with Israel, there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do.
“This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country. We are hearing that many of their IRGC, Military, and other Security and Police Forces, no longer want to fight, and are looking for Immunity from us.
“As I said last night, ‘Now they can have Immunity, later they only get Death!’
“Hopefully, the IRGC and Police will peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots, and work together as a unit to bring back the Country to the Greatness it deserves.
“That process should soon be starting in that, not only the death of Khamenei but the Country has been, in only one day, very much destroyed and, even, obliterated.
“The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!”
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Keir Starmer speaks with Donald Trump over situation in the Middle East, No10 says
Sir Keir Starmer has discussed the situation in the Middle East with US President Donald Trump, Downing Street has said.
The Prime Minister spoke to Mr Trump by phone on Saturday evening, a spokesman said.
The spokesman added that Sir Keir “set out that the UK was taking part in coordinated regional defensive operations to protect British people and regional partners following Iran’s indiscriminate retaliatory strikes on allies in the region”.
Dubai airport evacuated after Iran bomb strike as thousands of Britons face being stranded
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Dubai International Airport has been evacuated after it was allegedly struck by Iran.
Footage shared to social media showed passengers hurriedly leaving the airport this evening.
The world’s busiest airport suspended all flights earlier today and urged passengers not to travel after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
Donald Trump issues major update on Iran’s Supreme Leader
Donald Trump has issued a major update on the health of Iran’s Supreme Leader following reports he had been killed following an Israeli air strike.
“I have spoken to a lot of people, we feel that is a correct story,” Mr Trump told NBC News.
US accuses Iran of ‘games and tricks’ in nuclear talks
The United States offered Iran many ways to have a civil nuclear program but that was met with “games and tricks”, a senior Trump administration official has said.
The official, who declined to be identified, added that Tehran’s lack of seriousness in the nuclear talks left President Donald Trump with no choice but to attack.
“It was very clear that the intent for them was to preserve their ability to do enrichment so that over time, they could use it for nuclear bomb,” the official said.
Iran’s Supreme Leader was killed in US-Israeli strikes, Israeli official says
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been found dead after US and Israeli air strikes rocked Tehran, officials have said.
The ayatollah’s body was reportedly pulled from the rubble following a “major combat operation” earlier today.
Israeli officials said: “Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Iran this morning.”
Just moments earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there are “growing signs” that the ayatollah is dead.
“There are many signs that Ali Khamenei is no longer,” Mr Netanyahu said.
Israel dropped 30 bombs on the ayatollah’s compound earlier this morning, local reports have claimed.
A photo of the ayatollah’s body was said to have been shown to the Israeli Prime Minister and US President Donald Trump.
However, Mr Netanyahu and Mr Trump have not yet categorically confirmed the Iranian Supreme Leader is dead.
Children-in-law of Iran’s supreme leader ‘killed’ in strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s daughter-in-law and son-in-law were allegedly killed in the US-Israeli strikes, a Tehran City Council has calimed.
“The bride and groom of the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran were martyred,” city council member Meysam Mozaffar said, according to the Telegraph.
“Dr Zahra Haddad-Adel, daughter of Haddad-Adel and wife of Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, and Dr Mesbah-al-Hoda Bagheri Kani, son-in-law of the leader of the revolution, were martyred,” he said.
WATCH: British Iranian protester tells GB News she ‘doesn’t feel safe’
Keir Starmer speaks with Qatar and UAE leaders following Iranian strikes
The PM has spoken to the leaders of Qatar and the UAE
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Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to the leaders of Qatar and the UAE following Iranian strikes on both countries.
In a call with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Prime Minister expressed his “deep concern” about Iran’s attacks and “reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the defence of Qatar and its allies”.
A Downing Street spokesman said: “They set out their shared resolve to find a path to de-escalation, working with allies to protect civilians and defend regional stability.”
Speaking to UAE president Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sir Keir expressed “solidarity with the UAE and partners across the region in response to the loss of life, casualties and damage that has taken place”.
The spokesman added that Sir Keir “thanked the president for his efforts to keep British nationals in the UAE safe”.
Iran’s supreme leader ‘safe and sound’, foreign ministry claims
Iran’s foreign ministry has claimed the country’s supreme leader and president are alive and well.
This appears to contradict reporting for Israeli media that claimed the Islamic Republic’s figurehead had been killed in strikes.
“They are all safe and sound,” an Iranian foreign ministry spokesman told Sky News.
“Yes, we have had some more some commanders who have been martyred as the result of this terrorist act of aggression.
“But what matters is that the Iranian nation, our armed forces, our brave armed forces are taking necessary measures to defend Iran in the most strongest way possible.”
EU Commission President says attacks on UAE ‘breach of international law’ and ‘blatant violation’ of sovereignty’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are a “blatant violation” of sovereignty and “breach of international law”.
Ms Von der Leyen said in a statement she had spoken with the President of the UAE, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
“I conveyed our full support and extended our condolences following Iran’s strikes and the resulting casualties,” she said.
“Europe strongly condemns these unjustifiable attacks. These attacks constitute a blatant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty and a clear breach of international law.
“And it is not the first time the UAE has faced missile and drone attacks from Iran and its proxies.
“Europe stands in full solidarity with partners across the region. I will continue my outreach to important regional partners.”
More than 200 people killed in US-Israeli attacks, says Iranian media
More than 200 people have been killed and almost 750 hurt in US-Israeli attacks, according to media in Iran.
Reports say 201 have died and 747 were injured in attacks across 24 provinces.
Foreign Secretary condemns strikes by ‘abhorrent Iranian regime’
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said she condemns strikes by the “abhorrent Iranian regime”.
She wrote to X: “I have today spoken to regional allies to condemn indiscriminate strikes by the abhorrent Iranian regime and to express UK solidarity.
“We want to see prevention of escalation and protection of civilian lives.
“Our embassies are working tirelessly to support British nationals.”
Venezuela condemns attacks against Iran
Venezuela’s government has said it condemns the attacks against Iran as well as reprisals by Iran, following a US-Israeli attack that rocked Tehran.
“Venezuela condemns and regrets deeply that, in a context in which diplomatic efforts and ongoing negotiations are being developed, the military route was opted for, through attacks against Iran,” it said in a statement.
The government added that this caused an escalation, including the “undue and condemnable military reprisals against targets located in different countries of the region by Iran”.
Venezuela has been an ally of Iran but the US military’s capture of Venezuela’s president in an attack on its capital last month is testing its diplomatic relations.
WATCH: Fire breaks out outside five-star Dubai hotel following missile attack
Footage shows huge flames outside the five-star Fairmont Hotel in Dubai following Iranian missile strikes.
Dubai’s media office said authorities had responded to an “incident” in a building in the Palm Jumeirah area and reported four people had been hurt.
“Four individuals sustained injuries and have been transferred to medical facilities,” it said in a statement.
“The safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors remain the highest priority.”
US urges citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately
The US embassy in Beirut has urged American citizens to immediately leave Lebanon.
The embassy said in a statement: “If already in the country, the Department of State urges U.S. citizens to depart Lebanon now while commercial options remain available.
“We urge US citizens not to travel to Lebanon.”
“Americans who choose not to depart at this time should prepare contingency plans should the situation deteriorate,” it added.
UAE intercepts more Iranian missiles and drones with ‘limited’ damage, defence ministry says
The United Arab Emirates’ defence ministry said it has successfully intercepted more Iranian missiles and drones towards the country.
It said the operation had been carried out with “high efficiency” and limited damage.
“The Ministry also stated that missiles were intercepted by the UAE Air Defence system, and debris have fallen on several areas in Abu Dhabi and Dubai,” the defence ministry wrote in a post to social media.
“No injuries have been reported.”
Donald Trump holds phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu amid joint attack
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Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump have spoken to each other via a phone call amid their joint attack on Iran.
The two allies launched a military operation on Iran this morning, and the state has launched attacks across the Middle East in response.
Attacks have been reported in Dubai, Doha, Bahrain and Kuwait, places where US bases are present.
Mr Trump used his Truth Social platform this morning to confirm “major combat operations” were underway and urged Iranians to “take over” the government.
IDF in ‘multi-front readiness’ in anticipation of an expanded military campaign, says military official
The IDF is preparing to expand its campaign to “additional arenas”, a military spokesman has confirmed.
In a statement, they set out the series of events from this morning.
- Earlier today, the IDF and the U.S. Army launched a broad wave of strikes against hundreds of targets in Iranian territory. The attack was based on an operational plan developed over several months, centered on an intelligence effort by the Intelligence Directorate to identify an operational opportunity at the moment when senior regime officials would convene.
- Three sites where gatherings of the Iranian terror regime were taking place were struck simultaneously, and several senior figures essential to the management of the campaign and the regime’s governance were eliminated.
- From the very first moment, a significant gap was evident between the scope of reports circulating across various arenas and the official picture presented by the authorities in Iran.
- The initial announcements were phrased in a vague and limited manner, at times avoiding direct reference to the extent of the damage and framing the events as marginal irregularities or as incidents that were largely thwarted.
- Simultaneously there were indications of internet disruptions in certain areas, alongside increased deployment of Basij forces and calming messages issued by the local police.
- These steps point to a combined security and informational effort by the regime aimed at managing the flow of information, preventing the spread of rumors, and minimising the public’s sense of harm.
- For a regime that relies heavily on an image of control, stability, and security superiority, any large-scale event that undermines the perception of strength requires a measured media response and at times partial concealment of data.
- The IDF, in close cooperation with the U.S. Army, worked for thousands of hours to build as valuable and extensive a target bank as possible. In recent months, the number of targets has increased by hundreds of percent. The IDF is prepared to strike in Iran as required.
- The IDF is in multi-front readiness in anticipation that the campaign may expand to additional arenas and is currently assessing the results of the strike.
Palm Jumeirah in Dubai in flames
Reports are coming in that part of the Palm Jumeirah has been hit by a missile, with videos posted on social media show part of the development, albeit relatively small, up in flames.
The tree-shaped development is known for its up-market hotels and apartments.
This comes as loud bangs have been heard in the city throughout the day.
Iran’s Supreme Leader to deliver TV speech, Iranian media
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is set to deliver a televised speech, according to Iranian media Al-Alam TV.
The statement would appear to contradict reporting for Israeli media that claimed the Islamic Republic’s figurehead had been killed in strikes.
Keir Starmer: Iran ‘can end this now’
Keir Starmer has said Iran “can end this now” by coming to the negotiation table amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
The Prime Minister stressed that the Islamic Republic must “refrain from further strikes, give up their weapons programme and cease the appalling violence and repression against the Iranian people”.
“This is the route back to the negotiating table.”
“It is vital we prevent further escalation and return to a diplomatic process,” Sir Keir said, saying the “peace and security and the protection of civilian life” must be prioritised.
“We are also reaching out to UK nationals in the region and doing everything we can to support them,” he says.
Keir Starmer British planes ‘in the sky today’ over the Middle East
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Keir Starmer has said that British planes “are in the sky today” over the Middle East as part of “co-ordinated regional defensive operations to protect our people, our interests and our values”.
The Prime Minister was speaking while issuing a video address on the situation in Iran.
Keir Starmer ‘painting himself as an extremely weak leader’ with Iran inaction
Keir Starmer is “painting himself as an extremely weak leader” as he has yet to issue a direct statement on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Crawford told GB News: “He’s stuck, wanting neither to hack off Trump through lack of support, nor his domestic lefty/Muslim voter base through supporting the US/Israeli action.”
“He’ll end up p*****g both off and paint himself as an extremely weak leader in the process.”
UK, Germany and France call for negotiations over Iran
The governments of the UK, Germany and France have called for negotiations to be held over the conflict in Iran and the broader Middle East.
All three nations have called on the Islamic Republic to seek talks to end the fighting.
Israel believes several senior Iranian officials killed
Israel believes it has successfully killed several ranking Iranian officials in its strikes on the Islamic Republic.
As part of their operation against Iran, Israel and the United States launch several decapitation strikes aimed at killing senior figures in the regime.
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Keir Starmer in talks with France and Germany, PM’s office says
Keir Starmer is currently in talks with the leaders of France and Germany as part of a series of calls with allies, his office has confirmed.
The Prime Minister has yet to issue a direct statement on the conflict with Iran.
Emmanuel Macron, France’s President, has called for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council and said the current situation is “dangerous for everyone”.
As it happened: Middle East conflict so far
- Joint air strikes launched by Israel and the United States against targets inside Iran. Explosions reported in eastern and western Tehran.
- Israel declares a nationwide “special and permanent state of emergency,” citing security concerns.
- President Donald Trump confirms “massive and ongoing operation” against the Islamic Republic in a video address shared on Truth Social. Calls on Iranians to overthrow the Government and armed forces to surrender or “face certain death”.
- Israeli sources say the operation had been planned for months, with the timing decided weeks ago.
- Iran begins retaliatory action, launching missiles and drones towards Israeli territory and US military installations in the Gulf. Air defence systems are activated.
- Red alerts issued across Israel as Iron Dome system intercepts incoming barrage.
- Reports of missiles hitting or being intercepted in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, the UAE, Syria and Saudi Arabia.
- Huge explosion at a US naval base, home of the Fifth Fleet, in Bahrain. Plumes of smoke were seen in the harbour.
- International leaders issue statements as back and forth strikes continue.
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Demonstrators in London have gathered outside the Iranian embassy, the US embassy and outside Downing Street.
The protests have spread across the capital as people show their support of the US-Israel strikes against the Islamic Republic.
Dr Venus Shahpari, from Stage of Freedom, one of the organisers of the demonstration outside Downing Street, told GB News: “People in Iran are very happy as this is a humanitarian intervention.
“Despite President Trump saying to stay at home to be safe, we can see from the footage released this morning that people in Iran are happy in the streets, celebrating.”
PICTURED: Israelis take shelter in an underground car park after retaliatory missiles from Iran launch
Oil prices surge amid growing Middle Eastern conflict
Crude oil prices surged ahead of US President Donald Trump and Israel launching military action against Iran in the early hours of this morning.
Latest trading data shows the prices of Brent crude oil sit at around $72.5 to $72.9 per barrel, while the US benchmark WTI oil comes to around $67 per barrel.
Before Saturday’s events, concerns about potential conflict had already driven oil prices more than 15 per cent higher since the start of the year, offsetting broader expectations of oversupply.
Israeli forces launched a pre-emptive military assault on Tehran early this Saturday, with multiple explosions reported across the Iranian capital. The operation marks a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions that has sent shockwaves through global energy markets.
Iranian sources claim at least 40 killed in Israeli strike on school
Iranian sources have claimed that at least 24 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a girls’ primary school in Iran’s southern county of Minab, the region’s governor has told Tasnim – the semi-official news agency of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
British Airways cancels flights as conflict brings air travel chaos to UK
British Airways has announced that it has cancelled flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain until March 3 due to the situation in the Middle East.
“We are closely monitoring the situation and have taken the operational decision to cancel our flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain up to and including 03 March and have cancelled today’s service to Amman,” the airline said in a statement.
“Safety is always our top priority, and we’re contacting our customers to advise them of their travel options.”
It came as both Heathrow and Gatwick airports confirmed the situation would result in travel delays.
Kemi Badenoch: ‘I stand with our allies in the US and Israel’
Kemi Badenoch has declared she stands with the US and Israel after they launched attacks on the Islamic Republic.
“I stand with out allies I stand with our allies in the US and Israel as they take on the threat of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its vile regime,” the Conservative leader wrote on X.
“The same regime that carries out attacks on the UK and on our citizens, that seeks to build nuclear weapons that would threaten our country and that brutally repressed pro-democracy protests only months ago and murdered thousands of its own people.
“Under my leadership, the Conservative Party will always put our national security first and work with our allies to make the world a safer place.”
Nigel Farage ‘prays for right outcome’ in Iran as he calls on Keir Starmer to act
Nigel Farage has said he is praying “for the right outcome” in Iran as he called upon Keir Starmer to let the US use British bases to mount strikes on the Islamic Republic.
“As the American attacks against this evil regime in Iran begin, I pray for the right outcome for the wonderful Persian people,” the Reform UK leader wrote on X.
“The Prime Minister needs to change his mind on the use of our military bases and back the Americans in this vital fight against Iran!”
Pete Hegseth and military chiefs at Mar-a-Lago
US Sectretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine are monitoring the situation at President Trump’s Florida home of Mar-a-Lago, per Reuters.
Explosions heard near Abu Dhabi’s main airport and Doha
Several explosions have been heard near the main airport in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, reports Reuters witnesses.
Booms have also been heard in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
‘We will teach Israel and America a lesson,’ Iran pledges
An Iranian military spokesman had pledged, “We will teach Israel and America a lesson they have never experienced in their history”.
“Any base that helps America and Israel will be the target of the Iranian armed forces,” they added according to a statement published on the semiofficial news agency, Fars.
WATCH: Swimmers in Dubai witness missile interceptions
Video from Dubai shows the moment swimmers and subathers witnessed the interception of two missiles overhead.
Britons given ‘shelter in place’ warning across the Middle East by UK Government
The Foreign Office has said British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates should immediately shelter in place due to reported missile attacks, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran.
“Due to reported missile attacks, British nationals in UAE should immediately shelter in place.
“Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities.”
UK Government advises against ‘all travel to Israel and Palestine’ amid Middle East escelation
The Government had updated travel guidance amid the growing conflict in the Middle East.
“Due to the threat posed by escalation in the region, we recommend against all travel to Israel and Palestine.
“On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel commenced joint military action in Iran, Israeli airspace has now closed.”
PICTURED: Hyge plumes of smoke over Bahrain
PICTURED: Israeli civilians in Tel Aviv rush for cover
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British Government: ‘We stand ready to protect our interests’
The British Government has said “we stand ready” amid the joint the growing conflict in the Middle East.
A spokesman said: “Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and that is why we have continually supported efforts to reach a negotiated solution.
“Our immediate priority is the safety of UK nationals in the region and we will provide them with consular assistance, available 24/7.
“As part of our longstanding commitments to the security of our allies in the Middle East, we have a range of defensive capabilities in the region, which we have recently bolstered. We stand ready to protect our interests.
“We do not want to see further escalation into a wider regional conflict.”
‘Just heard a massive boom,’ Dubai witness tells GB News
A resident in Dubai has told GB News they “just heard a massive boom” in the city. They have now heard two such loud bangs.
‘We’re not involved in this’ – senior Labour MP addresses unfolding situation in Middle-East
Dame Emily Thornberry, chairwoman of the Foregin Affairs Committee said she didn’t think the US-Israeli strikes were legal.
She said, speaking on BBC Radion 4’s Today show: “As far as I’m aware, we’re not involved in this.
“There’s not been British agreement to be involved in this, and I think that’s the right thing to do.
“I don’t think that there’s a legal basis for for this action.”
She added: “They were not under imminent threat, and so it’s therefore difficult to to see what the legal justification is.”
When asked if the UK should resist being roped into the conflict, Dame Thornberry, who is the MP for Islington South and Finsbury, said: “Absolutely, unless we’re attacked ourselves, which, as I say, unfortunately this morning, we don’t know whether we will be because there may be attacks by the Iranians on Western bases in the Arab Gulf, and so then the situation may change.
“We just don’t know.”
Explosions reported in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain
Mark White, GB News’ Home and Security Editor, said there have been explosions reported in Saudi Arabia.
On top of this, Kuwait have closed their airspace and Qatar’s defence ministry said it has downed all missiles targeting the country.
Bahrain confirms attacks on US naval base as alerts ring out around Middle East
Smoke has been seen rising from Bahrain’s Juffair area, where a US naval base home to the Fifth Fleet can be found.
Bahrain confirmed there had been attacks within its borders on the base.
Explosions have been reported in Abu Dhabi, and sirens have sounded in Kuwait.
The Qatari Government has also sent out an alert warning people to stay away from military installations.
Flights from London to Dubai cancelled amid Middle East conflict
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed it has cancelled all flights out of London to Dubai amid the growing conflict in the Middle East.
The airline said it has taken the “precautionary measure” today, adding it would also temporarily avoid Iraqi airspace.
“The safety and security of our customers and people always comes first and we continue to monitor the situation in the Middle East with ongoing dynamic assessments and active changes to our flight routings based on the latest information and guidance, if required,” a spokesman said in a statement.
Iran confirms missile and drone strikes launced on Israel
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard has said it has launched its first wave of drone and missile strikes against Israel.
Air-raid sirens are continuing to sound in Jerusalem and across Israel.
US operation dubbed ‘Epic Fury’
The US strikes on Iran are part of Operation Epic Fury, the Pentagon has said.
Operation Midnight Hammer was the name of America’s previous strikes on Iran last year.
Israeli hospital patients rushed to bunkers as ‘red alerts’ declared
Following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv has implemented emergency preparedness measures and transferred patients to its underground fortified facilities.
The Israeli military has said it has detected missile launches from Iran.
President Trump warns Iran: ‘Lay down your weapons or face certain death’
President Trump has warned Iran must “lay down” its weapons or “face certain death” in his Truth Social address.
“To the members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, the armed forces and all of the police, I say tonight that you must lay down your weapons and have complete immunity.
“Or, in the alternative, face certain death. So lay down your arms.
“You will be treated fairly with total immunity, or you will face certain death.”
Iran launching retaliatory strikes, Israeli military warns
The Israeli military said it had detected ballistic missiles launched from Iran at the country.
Alerts sent to phones in Israel have warned of the threat.
WATCH IN FULL: President Trump confirms US strikes on Iran
‘We may have casulties,’ President Trump warns
President Trump has warned that “we may have casualties” as a result of its ongoing military operations against Iran.
General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, had previously warned the US leader that American troops could be killed or injured in a war with Iran.
President Trump calls on Iranians to ‘take over your government’ amid strikes
President Trump has called on the Iranian people to “take over your government” once the military action is completed.
“This will be probably your only chance for generations,” he said.
“For many years, you have asked for America’s help, but you never got it. No president was willing to do what I am willing to do tonight.
“Now you have a president who is giving you what you want, so let’s see how you respond.”
Iran ‘rejected every opportunity’ to make deal, Donald Trump
President Trump has said Iran has “rejected every opportunity to renounce their nuclear ambitions” and that “we sought repeatedly to make a deal”.
“We cannot take it anymore.”
Donald Trump: ‘We will ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon’
President Trump has declared that “we will ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon” in his address concerning US strikes on the Islamic Republic.
President Trump confirms ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
President Trump has confirmed the US military has begun “major combat operations” in Iran.
“Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime.”
He posted an eight-minute-long address on Truth Social detailing the operations.
Iran and its proxy terror groups expected to launch retaliation campaign
Iran is expected to retaliate swiftly against any American or Israeli attack, US officials said before today’s strikes.
The Islamic Republic backs proxy terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah across the region, which could help it launch missile strikes on American bases and embassies.
The reason for the huge US military build-up was, in part, to protect American bases from any Iranian counterattack.
As attacks on Iran begin… GB News examines potential for new large-scale migration catastrophe if war breaks out
Just hours before this morning’s attack, GB News investigated the possibility of another large-scale migrant catastrophe if US-Iran nuclear talks fail to reach a diplomatic breakthrough.
Experts revealed the chilling possibility of a worsened migrant crisis if some of Iran’s 90-million-strong population is displaced.
If just 10 per cent of Iran’s population were forced from their homes, it could rival some of the largest refugee movements this century.
Critics said the impact of war could be devastating: not only for Iran and the Middle East, but also for Europe and the UK.
Alex Nowrasteh, senior vice-president at the Cato Institute, said how in Syria, “the chaotic repercussions of such a massive refugee population disrupted the Middle East and Europe”…
‘Dozens of American strikes’ now underway as mass military buildup activated
Dozens of American strikes are being carried out by warplanes from bases around the Middle East – and from “one or more” aircraft carriers, a US official said.
The US had moved legions of warplanes, personnel, ships and two aircraft carriers into the region just weeks ago – which now appears to be paying off.
US officials are now saying they expect this attack to be far more extensive than the strikes last June against Iranian nuclear facilities.
Ayatollah is EVACUATED from Tehran after ‘strike options’ presented to Donald Trump
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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is not in Tehran and has been transferred to a secure location, an official told Reuters.
The Ayatollah’s evacuation comes after it was revealed that killing him was an “option” presented to the US President just days ago by the Pentagon.
Close allies of Donald Trump revealed the Pentagon had presented him with a list of ideas.
“They have something for every scenario,” one adviser told Axios just days ago.
“One scenario takes out the Ayatollah and his son and the mullahs (the Shiite clergy in the Islamic Republic),” they said.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba is seen as a potential successor to lead the Western adversary.
The insider continued: “What the President chooses, no one knows. I don’t think he knows.”
Explosions now ring out across Iran after ‘coordinated’ US-Israeli campaign
Explosions have now been heard In Isfahan, Qom, Karaj And Kermanshah, all across Iran, as US and Israeli strikes keep pounding the Islamic Republic.
Iranian media is now reporting that phone lines have been cut in parts of eastern and western Tehran – while internet connectivity has weakened in some areas.
It comes after an Israeli official confirmed the strikes were coordinated with the Americans months in advance.
The operation was planned for months and the launch date was decided weeks ago, the official added.
Israel readies for retaliation as flights suspended and air raid sirens on alert
The Israeli Government has suspended civilian flights to and from the country after its attack on Iran, the Israeli airports authority has confirmed.
Air raid sirens are now sounding across Israel, warning locals of a possible retaliatory attack, not unlike those seen last summer and in autumn 2024.
BREAKING: Explosions rock Tehran after IDF strike as Middle East conflict reignites
Just minutes ago, Israel launched what it has described as a “pre-emptive attack” on Iran as explosions rock Tehran.
A “special and permanent state of emergency” has been declared across Israel, Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed in a statement on Saturday morning.
According to local media reports, three explosions have been heard across Tehran.
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