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Israel media report assessment that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was likely killed in strikeWorld
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Israel media report assessment that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was likely killed in strike

Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli media reported that Israel assesses Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was likely killed in an Israeli strike on Saturday, citing unnamed sources, with no official confirmation. Reports cite unnamed Israeli sources…

February 28, 2026
Israel orders temporary shutdown of parts of natural gas infrastructure after strikes on IranWorld

Israel orders temporary shutdown of parts of natural gas infrastructure after strikes on Iran

Jerusalem, Israel. Israel’s Energy Ministry has ordered the temporary shutdown of parts of the country’s natural gas infrastructure…

February 28, 2026
Israel says it targeted senior Iranian officials as new missiles and blasts were reportedWorld

Israel says it targeted senior Iranian officials as new missiles and blasts were reported

Jerusalem, Israel. Israel believes its attacks killed several senior Iranian officials, a source briefed on the military’s operations…

February 28, 2026
Iranian missile strike in Syria’s Sweida kills four, SANA reportsWorld

Iranian missile strike in Syria’s Sweida kills four, SANA reports

Sweida, Syria. Four people were killed and several others wounded when an Iranian missile struck a building in…

February 28, 2026
Greeks rally on Tempi train crash anniversary, demanding justice ahead of March trialWorld

Greeks rally on Tempi train crash anniversary, demanding justice ahead of March trial

Athens, Greece. Tens of thousands of people rallied in Athens and other cities on Saturday to mark the…

February 28, 2026
Gulf states report intercepting Iranian missiles after Tehran vows retaliationWorld

Gulf states report intercepting Iranian missiles after Tehran vows retaliation

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Several Gulf Arab states said they were targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday…

February 28, 2026
Gulf states report Iranian missile attacks and interceptions after Tehran vows retaliationWorld

Gulf states report Iranian missile attacks and interceptions after Tehran vows retaliation

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Several Gulf Arab states said they were targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday…

February 28, 2026
Iranian missiles hit UAE; one killed in Abu Dhabi, explosions reported in DubaiWorld

Iranian missiles hit UAE; one killed in Abu Dhabi, explosions reported in Dubai

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. At least one person was killed in Abu Dhabi on Saturday and explosions…

February 28, 2026
Iranian cities see panic and travel rush after reported U.S.-Israel attackWorld

Iranian cities see panic and travel rush after reported U.S.-Israel attack

Tehran, Iran. Long queues formed at gas stations and some Iranians began leaving cities in search of safety,…

February 28, 2026
Iranians queue for fuel and leave cities amid reported U.S. and Israeli strikesWorld

Iranians queue for fuel and leave cities amid reported U.S. and Israeli strikes

Tehran, Iran. Long queues formed at petrol stations and some Iranians began leaving cities on Saturday amid fear…

February 28, 2026
Qatar and Bahrain report intercepting missiles as Iran launches new wave toward IsraelWorld

Qatar and Bahrain report intercepting missiles as Iran launches new wave toward Israel

Doha, Qatar. Qatar’s defence ministry said it downed all missiles targeting the country in a second wave of…

February 28, 2026