Middle East

“Iranian regime in lot of trouble": Michael Rubin

"My first reaction is that the Iranian regime is in a lot of trouble... While the US and Israel are going to try to take out the ballistic missile launchers and decapitate the regime, the Iranian regime's goal is simply to survive and then claim victory, like what we saw with Hamas," Rubin told ANI in an exclusive interview.

2026-02-28T15:03:34.390399+00:00 IST

UN Secy General condemns military escalation in Middle East

"All Member States must respect their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the UN. The Charter clearly prohibits "the threat of the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations," he wrote on X.

2026-02-28T15:03:00.241350+00:00 IST

China, Russia, India voice concern on escalation of conflict

The Russian Foreign Ministry also condemned the US strikes on Iran and offered to help wherever needed.

2026-02-28T14:54:29.630973+00:00 IST

Iran defence minister, Guards commander killed in Israeli attacks

In a blow to Iranian leadership, Iran's Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in an Israeli strike, according to sources familiar with Israel's military operations, and another regional source, Reuters reported.

2026-02-28T14:38:11.118579+00:00 IST

Iran's MFA alleges 'dozens' killed in Israeli strike on school

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday alleged that the Israeli strike on Iranian primary school for girls murdered dozens.

2026-02-28T13:42:23.285498+00:00 IST

Atleast 40 killed in Israeli strikes on girls primary school

"An Iranian governor saying at least 24 had been killed in Israeli strike on a school in Minab in southern Iran. State media now reports the death toll at the school, a girls' primary, has risen to 40," Reuters reported.

2026-02-28T13:22:25.597239+00:00 IST

Indian Embassies in Middle East ask citizens to avoid travel

The advisory was one of the many issued by India in the Middle East.

2026-02-28T13:12:47.563614+00:00 IST

Qatar “successfully intercepts, repels” multiple attacks

"The Ministry affirmed that the threat was addressed immediately upon detection and in accordance with the pre-approved security plan, with all missiles being intercepted before reaching Qatari territory," the statement read.

2026-02-28T13:06:47.354163+00:00 IST

Nepal issues travel advisory to their citizens residing in Israel

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal, is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East. In this context, Nepali nationals currently residing in Israel and Iran are advised to take the following precautionary measures," Nepal's government read in a statement.

2026-02-28T12:20:15.072848+00:00 IST

"Beginning of historic shift in Middle East," Ex IDF Spox says

Conricus, in conversation with ANI, said that this operation marks a historic shift in the Middle East.

2026-02-28T12:05:08.988692+00:00 IST

Mistaken belief that Iran would surrender: Iranian embassy

The Iranian embassy said that the United States, in collaboration with the "corrupt Zionist regime" of Israel carried out aerial operations in the country, which targeted certain locations. The operations across Tehran and Iranian cities are expected to continue in the coming days, the statement added.

2026-02-28T12:01:00.095319+00:00 IST

UAE announces successful interception of several Iranian missiles

The fallen debris also resulted in one civilian death of an asian nationality. The authorities confirmed that the security situation in the UAE remains stable and that all concerned entities are monitoring developments around the clock.

2026-02-28T11:54:20.869823+00:00 IST

'Bottom line is very clear, Iranian regime is going down'

The might of Israel and American forces who have initiated a joint operation against Iran is overwhelming, and the bottom line is very clear that the regime in Tehran is going down, Amir Avivi, Brigadier General (retd) and founder and CEO of the Israel Defence and Security Forum (IDSF) has said.

2026-02-28T11:27:55.033674+00:00 IST

Hyrbyair Marri alleges Pakistani aggression against Afghanistan

Baloch nationalist leader Hyrbyair Marri has levelled strong allegations against Pakistan, accusing it of repeated military aggression against Afghanistan and continued occupation of Balochistan, in a detailed post shared on X.

2026-02-28T10:24:03.169742+00:00 IST

Iran launches targeted strikes against US military base in Bahrai

"A U.S. military base in Bahrain was targeted by Iranian missile strikes," said the Iranian embassy on X, while posting a video of the aftermath of the strike, with plumes of smoke visible.

2026-02-28T10:21:50.304214+00:00 IST

"Moments of destiny lie ahead," says former Iranian Crown Prince

One rallying point for the Iranian people over the last few months of intensified protests has been the former crown prince Reza Pahlavi, who dubbed the strike a humanitarian intervention.

2026-02-28T10:15:24.931669+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Qatar issues 24/7 helpline number

The Indian Embassy in Qatar has issued an advisory in wake of the current regional situation and advised all Indian nationals to take due car and follow news. It further informed that the Embassy continues to function as usual.

2026-02-28T09:50:25.439481+00:00 IST

US Mission in UAE instruct staff to 'take cover'

The US Mission in the UAE instructed its staff in the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate in Dubai to take shelter-in-place in the wake of the developing security situation in West Asia.

2026-02-28T09:38:56.928123+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Jordan urges its citizens to leave immediately

In a post on X, the Indian Embassy advised its citizens to leave the country immediately, before commercial flight operations are potentially disrupted.

2026-02-28T09:10:52.231201+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv issues advisory for Indian nationals

The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv on Saturday issued an advisory in wake of the security situation in West Asia, calling for all Indian nationals in Israel to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times. The Embassy called on Indian nationals to remain in close proximity to designated shelters and avoid all unnecessary travel.

2026-02-28T08:46:59.222618+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Tehran issues safety advisory for its citizens

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has urged Indian nationals to exercise utmost caution and avoid unnecessary developments in the wake of a major joint military strike by Israel and the United States on Iran.The Embassy also issued emergency contact details and called for Indians to continue monitoring news and maintain situational awareness.

2026-02-28T08:38:56.767779+00:00 IST