Iran has announced a 40-day national mourning period following reports of the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in alleged US-Israel airstrikes, according to Iranian state media on Sunday, reported news agency IANS. The reports, carried by official outlets, claimed that Khamenei was killed in coordinated strikes. However, independent international confirmation of the development remains limited. Reports claim family members also killed Iran’s Fars News Agency, citing sources, reported that four relatives of Khamenei—including his daughter, grandchild, and son-in-law—were also killed in the strikes, reported IANS. The reported deaths have intensified concerns over a sharp escalation in regional tensions, with global observers closely monitoring developments. Trump claims responsibility, signals continued strikes Former US President Donald Trump, in a statement on Truth Social, claimed that Khamenei had been killed in joint US-Israeli operations, describing it as a decisive moment for Iran. He further indicated that military operations against Iran would continue, stating that bombing campaigns would proceed “as long as necessary” to achieve broader geopolitical objectives. Trump also reiterated calls for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and security forces to surrender in exchange for immunity. Israel indicates strike impact, no formal confirmation Israeli media reports and earlier remarks by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Khamenei’s compound had been destroyed, though no formal and detailed confirmation has been issued by Israeli authorities regarding his death, reported IANS. Global uncertainty, escalation fears rise If confirmed, the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader would mark a historic and highly volatile turning point in Middle East geopolitics. The announcement of a mourning period signals the seriousness of the claims within Iran, even as the international community awaits clearer verification and official statements. Analysts warn that the situation could lead to significant escalation, with potential repercussions across the region and beyond. Iranians take to streets to mourn killing of Supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei Meanwhile, thousands in Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad gathered to mourn Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in US-Israeli airstrikes on Saturday, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported. Marking 40 days of public mourning, citizens chanted "God is great," paid tribute at holy sites, and protested the attacks, as Iran braces for a leadership transition and heightened national security. In the central Iranian city of Isfahan, residents gathered at Imam Square to protest the strikes and to mourn what state media termed the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei. Demonstrators raised slogans including "God is great" as the airstrikes continued. (With inputs from IANS)
01 March,2026 12:24 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondentAmid the escalating war between Iran and Israel, backed by the United States of America, US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran not to escalate its attacks. Trump, while writing online, said that America will strike back 'WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE! " Donald Trump’s statement on the social media platform Truth Social followed Iranian threats on Sunday morning after acknowledging the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump wrote, "Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before." He further added, "THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!" Smoke rises from Israel's General Staff building as Iran's retaliatory attacks continue Retaliating for the attacks made by Israel and the US, Iran has also been firing drone attacks and missiles. As reported by news agency ANI, smoke rising from Israel's General Staff building was seen on Sunday, hours after they started retaliating. Meanwhile, the TPS IL news agency of Israel said that Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency medical, disaster, ambulance and blood bank service, has stated that there are no reports of impacts in residential areas or direct injuries following several salvos of Iranian ballistic missiles targeting central and southern Israel, as per ANI. TPS earlier today said that, according to emergency responders, over 20 people were injured in an Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv and that one victim is in critical condition, reported ANI. 🚨For the 20th time in the last 24 hours, millions of Israelis run to shelter across Israel under Iranian missile fire🚨 — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 1, 2026 While taking it to the social media platform X, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that Iran has launched repeated missile attacks on Israel. The post said, "For the 20th time in the last 24 hours, millions of Israelis run to shelter across Israel under Iranian missile fire," the military said, describing continued launches that have triggered frequent air-raid alerts across the country. In another X post, the IDF said, "Sirens sounding across central Israel," as air-defence systems and civil defence protocols were activated to alert civilians to incoming threats. (With inputs from ANI)
01 March,2026 12:04 PM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondentIran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reportedly been killed in joint US-Israel airstrikes, according to Iranian state media, reported news agency IANS. The report, citing sources and carried by Fars News Agency, claimed that four of Khamenei’s relatives—including his daughter, grandchild, and son-in-law—were also killed in the strikes, reported IANS. However, there has been no independent confirmation of these claims from international agencies or official Iranian authorities beyond state-linked outlets. Trump Claims Strike, Calls It ‘Justice’ Former US President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, also claimed that Khamenei had been killed in coordinated US-Israeli operations. Describing the development as a “single greatest chance” for Iranians to reclaim control of their country, Trump said the strike was “justice” for victims of Iran’s policies. He further claimed that Iranian leadership and security forces had been severely weakened,. His remarks, however, have not been corroborated by official US government statements at this stage. Israel Signals Strike, Stops Short of Confirmation Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier indicated that there were “signs” suggesting Khamenei was no longer alive but did not explicitly confirm his death, reported IANS. Netanyahu stated that Khamenei’s compound had been destroyed in the strikes, adding to speculation surrounding the Iranian leader’s fate. Global Tensions Likely to Escalate If confirmed, the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader would mark a major escalation in the ongoing conflict and could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences across the Middle East and beyond. Analysts warn that such a development could trigger heightened military tensions, retaliatory actions, and instability in the region. Authorities and global observers are closely monitoring the situation as more details emerge and official confirmations are awaited. US, Israel clash with Iran in UNSC The US and Israel clashed with Iran in the UN Security Council as Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that military action in the Middle East risks igniting uncontrollable "chain of events" in the world's most volatile region. "We are witnessing a grave threat to international peace and security. Military action carries the risk of igniting a chain of events that no one can control in the most volatile region of the world," Guterres told the emergency meeting of the UN Security Council Saturday. The powerful 15-nation UN body met just hours after the US and Israel launched military strikes against Iran and the subsequent attacks by Tehran. Guterres condemned the massive military strikes by the US and Israel against Iran as well as attacks by Tehran "violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
01 March,2026 11:05 AM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondentThe United Nations chief condemned the US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran on Saturday and called for an immediate return to negotiations "to pull the region, and our world, back from the brink." Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council that everything must be done to prevent further escalation. "The alternative," he warned, "is a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability." Guterres said the US and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter. He also condemned Iran's retaliatory attacks for violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, insisted the US military action was lawful. "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," he told the council. "That principle is not a matter of politics. It's a matter of global security. And to that end, the United States is taking lawful actions." Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon defended the airstrikes as necessary to stop an existential threat. "We are stopping extremism before it becomes unstoppable," he said. "We will ensure that no radical regime armed with nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles can threaten our people or the entire world." Amir Saeid Iravani, Iranian ambassador to the U.N., told the council that the airstrikes have killed and injured hundreds of Iranian civilians, which he called a war crime and a crime against humanity. He blasted the UN and the Security Council, its most powerful body, for not heeding Tehran's warnings about the "warmongering statements" by the US in recent weeks and urged the council to act now. "The issue before the council is straightforward: whether any member state may, including a permanent member of this council, through the use of force, coercion or aggression, determine the political future or system of another state or impose control over its affairs," Iravani said. During his speech, the Iranian diplomat did not mention or comment on statements from President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes. The assassination of the second leader of the Islamic Republic, who had no designated successor, raised the prospects of a protracted conflict given Iranian threats of retaliation. Russia's ambassador condemned the US-Israeli airstrikes, while China's ambassador was more measured in his criticism. "We demand that the United States and Israel immediately cease their aggressive actions," Russian UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said. "We insist on the immediate resumption of political and diplomatic settlement efforts based on international law, mutual respect and a balance of interests." China's UN Ambassador Fu Cong said China was very concerned by "the sudden escalation of regional tensions" and supported Russia's call for a return to diplomatic negotiations. Five council members - Bahrain, which is the Arab representative on the council, France, Russia, China and Colombia - called for the emergency meeting. In a joint statement, the leaders of Britain and France - both veto-wielding members of the council - along with Germany's chancellor called for a resumption of US-Iranian talks on Tehran's nuclear program. The three countries, part of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, have led efforts to reach a negotiated solution. Trump pulled the US out of the deal in 2018. The three European leaders strongly condemned Iranian airstrikes in the region - not the US-Israeli airstrikes - and urged Iran's leaders to seek a negotiated solution, saying: "Ultimately, the Iranian people must be allowed to determine their future." The Security Council meeting is taking place on the last day of the United Kingdom's presidency and a day before the United States takes over the rotating presidency for the month of March. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
01 March,2026 09:25 AM IST | United Nations | APSeveral waves of Iranian attacks targeting the airport and several other sites across the UAE kept people awake on Saturday night. Dubai's airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab were among the places hit by what the UAE officials described as drone attacks. A government of Dubai media office statement said - "drone caused its shrapnel to spark a fire at the Burj Al Arab hotel," and that it was brought under control. "No injuries" were reported. Authorities in Dubai also revealed that debris resulting from air interception operations caused a fire at one of the berths of Jebel Ali Port without causing any injuries. "Dubai Civil Defence teams immediately responded to handle the fire, while their efforts continue to control it," it said. The authorities also urged the public not to circulate video clips dating back to the Jebel Ali Port fire on July 7, 2021, and confirmed that more reliable information will be broadcast upon receipt. Amid silent alerts sounded across the country for possible missile attacks, an incident of one such attack taking place at the airport was reported. Â "Dubai Airports has confirmed an incident at Dubai International Airport (DXB) just moments ago. Emergency response teams have been activated immediately, and the incident is being handled in coordination with the relevant authorities," the statement said. It also said that the attack resulted in 4 injuries, and the necessary urgent medical assistance has been provided. "Updated information will be broadcast as soon as it is received," it added. Because of the ongoing fasting month of Ramzan and this being the weekend, people stayed awake late at night, tormented by intermittent sirens on the streets and alerts issued by the authorities. Local media reports claimed that Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport came under overnight attacks, resulting in the death of an unnamed Asian worker and seven injuries. The incident is yet to be confirmed by the government. A similar attack was reported at the Jebel Ali Port. However, no injuries were reported. The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced that, since the onset of the Iranian attack, the air force and air defence forces of the United Arab Emirates have successfully engaged and destroyed 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched towards the country's territory, underscoring the high readiness of the air defence systems and their capability to address various threats. "The Ministry stated that, since the beginning of the attack, 137 Iranian ballistic missiles launched towards the UAE had been detected, of which 132 were destroyed, while five fell into the sea. A total of 209 Iranian drones were also detected; 195 were intercepted, while 14 fell within the country's territory and waters, causing some minor side damage," it said in a statement. Schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been asked to move to distance learning till Thursday. The UAE's General Authority of Civil Aviation has announced that the state will bear all costs of accommodation and sustenance for affected and stranded passengers, as the country's airports and national carriers have dealt with approximately 20,200 individuals impacted by the rescheduling of some flights. "Temporary accommodation has been provided, along with meals and beverages, in addition to facilitating rebooking procedures in accordance with the approved operational plans," it said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
01 March,2026 09:23 AM IST | Dubai | PTIThe United States and Israel clashed with Iran at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Saturday where the UN chief and many countries urged a halt to their attacks and a return to negotiations to prevent the conflict from spreading further into the region and beyond. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the council that everything must be done to prevent an escalation. "The alternative," he warned, "is a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability." Guterres said the US and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter. He also condemned Iran's retaliatory attacks for violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, insisted the US military action was lawful. "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," he told the council. "That principle is not a matter of politics. It's a matter of global security. And to that end, the United States is taking lawful actions." Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon defended the airstrikes as necessary to stop an existential threat. "We are stopping extremism before it becomes unstoppable," he said. "We will ensure that no radical regime armed with nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles can threaten our people or the entire world." Amir Saeid Iravani, Iranian ambassador to the U.N., told the council that the airstrikes have killed and injured hundreds of Iranian civilians, which he called a war crime and a crime against humanity. He blasted the UN and the Security Council, its most powerful body, for not heeding Tehran's warnings about the "warmongering statements" by the US in recent weeks and urged the council to act now. "The issue before the council is straightforward: whether any member state may, including a permanent member of this council, through the use of force, coercion or aggression, determine the political future or system of another state or impose control over its affairs," Iravani said. During his speech, the Iranian diplomat did not mention or comment on President Donald Trump's statement that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes. The assassination of the second leader of the Islamic Republic, who had no designated successor, raised the prospects of a protracted conflict given Iranian threats of retaliation. Iranian and US ambassador have tense back-and-forth In a rare exchange, the US and Iranian ambassadors exchanged warnings and direct rebuffs toward the end of the emergency session as military aggression between their countries risked spilling into a regional war. After Waltz responded to Iranian claims that the US had violated international law, Iravani asked to speak again to issue a warning: "I advise to the representative of the United States to be polite. It will be better for yourself and the country you represent." Waltz responded immediately, saying, "This representative sits here, in this body, representing a regime that has killed tens of thousands of its own people, and imprisoned many more, simply for wanting freedom from your entire tyranny." Other Security Council members speak up Russia's ambassador condemned the US-Israeli airstrikes, while China's ambassador was more measured in his criticism. "We demand that the United States and Israel immediately cease their aggressive actions," Russian UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said. "We insist on the immediate resumption of political and diplomatic settlement efforts based on international law, mutual respect and a balance of interests." China's U.N. Ambassador Fu Cong said China was very concerned by "the sudden escalation of regional tensions" and supported Russia's call for a return to diplomatic negotiations. The permanent observer of the 22-nation Arab League, Maged Abdelaziz, suggested Israel was being hypocritical in justifying its military attack by saying it was intended to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Abdelaziz, a former Egyptian ambassador to the UN, noted that Israel has refused to subject its own nuclear facilities to inspection by the U.N. nuclear watchdog. The emergency meeting was called by five council members: Bahrain, which is the Arab representative on the council, France, Russia, China and Colombia,. In a joint statement, the leaders of Britain and France - both veto-wielding members of the council - along with Germany's chancellor called for a resumption of US-Iranian talks on Tehran's nuclear program. The three countries, part of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, have led efforts to reach a negotiated solution. Trump pulled the US out of the deal in 2018. The three European leaders strongly condemned Iranian airstrikes in the region - not the US-Israeli airstrikes - and urged Iran's leaders to seek a negotiated solution, saying: "Ultimately, the Iranian people must be allowed to determine their future." The Security Council meeting is taking place on the last day of the United Kingdom's presidency and a day before the United States takes over the rotating presidency for the month of March. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
01 March,2026 09:18 AM IST | United Nations | APIran's official media networks are yet to confirm or deny reports of the death of Supreme leader Ali Khamenei in the US-Israel led strikes. However, the Times of Israel cited Iran's state media reporting that Ali Khamenei's daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law were killed in Israeli-US strikes. The Israeli newspaper said that there is no official word on the fate of Khamenei himself. Meanwhile, various reports emanating out of Iran suggest that crowds have come out on the streets to celebrate. CNN reported news of celebrations in several cities in Iran. According to the news report whistling and cheering and slogans of 'Death to the Islamic Republic' and 'Long live the Shah' were heard on the streets of the cities. Fox News posted a video and reported that Iranians were celebrating the death of Khamenei on the streets of Besat Town, a suburb of Karaj, Iran. Former Spokesperson for the state of Israel Eylon A Levy posted another celebration video on X saying, "Iranian women are dancing in the streets--without hair coverings--after hearing that Israel killed the tyrant Khamenei. So many Western leaders should feel ashamed at their cowardly response this morning. We will all remember." Iranian activist and Journalist, Masih Alinejad posted another video with the message, "A video of Iranian people celebrating inside Iran, Am I dreaming? Hello, new world." In another self made Video Alinejad further said, "Every morning I wake up reading that my people are being killed by Ali Khamenei. But this is the first morning in my life that I get the good news and I want to run. I want to just run and shout, and shout out of joy," Reports coming out of London also showed videos of expatriate Iranians and Israelis dancing and celebrating side by side on the streets of London. Earlier, exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi urged Iranians to unite and support a "stable transition to a free and prosperous future" after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, calling any attempt by the regime to appoint a successor "doomed to fail". He also warned that efforts to preserve the collapsing regime would not succeed. In a post on X, Pahlavi wrote, "My fellow compatriots, Ali Khamenei, the bloodthirsty despot of our time, the murderer of tens of thousands of Iran's bravest sons and daughters, has been erased from the face of history. With his death, the Islamic Republic has in effect reached its end and will very soon be consigned to the dustbin of history. Any attempt by the remnants of the regime to appoint a successor to Khamenei is doomed to fail from the outset. Whoever they place in his stead will have neither legitimacy nor longevity, and will undoubtedly be complicit in the crimes of this regime as well. To the military, law enforcement, and security forces: any effort to preserve a collapsing regime will fail. This is your final opportunity to join the nation, to help ensure Iran's stable transition to a free and prosperous future, and to take part in building that future." Pahlavi said the death of Khamenei could bring comfort to the families of those who lost their lives in Iran's Lion and Sun National Revolution, urging the people to remain vigilant and united. Earlier, the death of the Ayatollah was claimed by US President Donald Trump calling it justice for the people of Iran. In a post on Truth Social, 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...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." Khamnei's death has not been confirmed or denied by any authority in Iran and the question remains if the regime will appoint a successor and if the reported death will bring closure to the conflict in West Asia. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
01 March,2026 09:14 AM IST | Tehran | ANIThe Congress on Saturday termed PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel “shameful”, saying it creates the perception of a political endorsement of military escalation on Iran. Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said that two days after Modi “celebrated his visit to Israel”, Israel and the US began their joint assault on Iran. “He [Modi] declared that India stood with Israel and got himself an award for saying so. This Israel visit was shameful and it is even more so in light of the war that has been launched by two of Mr Modi’s ‘good friends’.” Salman Khurshid and Jairam Ramesh “The BJP government needs to be mindful that India has civilisational, economic, energy, geopolitical and diasporic ties not only with Israel, but also with Iran, Palestine,” Salman Khurshid, Chairman of the Congress Foreign Affairs said. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia reacted, “The Congress has stooped to nangai (extreme brazenness). It has become the Congress’s nature to make negative comments on any sensitive developing story.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
01 March,2026 09:10 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesPakistan’s military, backed by artillery and air power, struck more military installations deep inside Afghanistan overnight and into early Saturday, killing over 331 Afghan forces in dayslong border clashes, a government spokesman and officials said. Pakistani and Afghan forces have targeted each other’s military positions since Thursday night, when Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack in response to Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan last Sunday. Pakistan said it was targeting the outlawed Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP. The group is separate but closely allied with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban. Afghanistan, however, said only civilians were killed in Sunday’s airstrike. After the Afghan attack, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif declared Friday: “Our patience has now run out. Now it is open war between us.” Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Saturday that Pakistan destroyed 102 Afghan posts, captured 22 others and destroyed 163 tanks and armoured vehicles at 37 locations, he said. The Afghan government’s deputy spokesman, Hamdullah Fitrat, said the claim of hundreds of Afghan forces killed and wounded “is untrue and we reject it.” 102Afghan posts destroyed as claimed by Pakistan This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
01 March,2026 09:00 AM IST | Islamabad | AgenciesUS and Israel launched a major attack across Iran on Saturday. US President Donald Trump urged Iranians to take cover during the strikes, but then, “When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take.” It was an appeal that suggested the allies could be seeking to end the country’s theocracy after decades of tensions. He claimed Iran has continued to develop its nuclear program and plans to develop missiles to reach the US. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed that, “Our joint operation will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their fate into their own hands.” The death toll in an Israeli-US strike on a girls’ school in southern Iran rises to at least 51 people killed, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. At least 45 others had been wounded in the attack in Minab in Iran’s Hormozgan province. Russia and Pak condemn attacks Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar PIC/X@DPM_PK Kuwait’s national news agency says the Gulf country’s air defenses successfully repelled what it called a “heinous Iranian attack” earlier in the day. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday condemned what he described as “unwarranted attacks” on Iran. Russia’s Foreign Ministry called the strikes “a pre-planned and unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent UN member state.” EU pushes towards diplomacy European Council President António Costa European Union leaders issued a joint statement Saturday, calling for restraint and engaging in regional diplomacy. “Ensuring nuclear safety and preventing any actions that could further escalate tensions or undermine the global non-proliferation regime is of critical importance,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa. Red Cross calls for respect for rules of war Iranians flee Tehran as strikes hit cities. PIC/PTI “The military escalation in the Middle East is igniting a dangerous chain reaction across the region, with potentially devastating consequences for civilians,” International Committee of the Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric said. Spoljaric said civilian infrastructure, such as schools, homes and hospitals, must be spared from attacks. “In international armed conflicts, international humanitarian law, in particular all four Geneva Conventions, apply,” she said, referring to a key international guidebook on the rules of war. “Medical personnel and first responders must be allowed to carry out their work safely.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
01 March,2026 08:49 AM IST | Washington | AgenciesThe US and Israel’s attack on Iran disrupted flights across countries in West Asia. At least eight states declared their airspace closed as the conflict erupted Saturday, including Iran, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Syria also announced it had closed part of its airspace in the south along its border with Israel for 12 hours. In India, IndiGo and Air India temporarily suspended flights to and from West Asia in view of the evolving situation in Iran. State media in the United Arab Emirates said one person had been killed in Abu Dhabi, but gave no details. The UAE offered its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family and relatives of the Pakistani victim who died as a result of Iranian attacks, stressing that targeting civilians and civilian objects is rejected by all legal and humanitarian standards. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan, all of which have a US military presence, said they had intercepted the Iranian missiles. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
01 March,2026 08:43 AM IST | London | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
