US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and Israeli positions, with exchanges of fire continuing into the night.
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran has been plunged into shock and grief following official confirmation of the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was declared killed early Sunday by Iranian state television after joint US-Israeli strikes. The nation has entered a 40-day period of national mourning with seven days of public holidays, as scenes of sorrow and emotional crowds, as reported by Iran’s PressTV, emerged at shrines and in parts of the country. …Read More
Several purported pictures and videos emerging from the streets of Iran on social media showed crowds gathered in streets chanting ‘Death to America’[ and ‘Death to Israel’ slogans. With Iraqi capital Baghdad and parts of India’s Jammu and Kashmir seeing mourners gathered on streets.
Two more top leaders dead, Iran names interim leadership
Iranian state television has confirmed that, in addition to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, two other top figures were killed in the recent US-Israeli strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander, General Mohammad Pakpour, and Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Khamenei, also died in the attacks, the broadcasts said.
In response to the leadership vacuum, a temporary leadership council will take over the supreme leader’s duties. The council will be made up of the Iranian president, the head of the judiciary and a jurist from the Guardian Council, who will jointly oversee the country until a new Supreme Leader is selected, reported IRNA news agency.
Cheers in Tehran
On the streets of Tehran, reactions were mixed, according to eyewitnesses cited by news agency AFP. Some residents were seen cheering, blowing whistles and letting out ululations. Video footage verified by the agency showed groups gathering in public spaces, playing music and honking car horns after reports of Khamenei’s death began circulating.
President Donald Trump announced that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in the joint US-Israel attack and warned of continued “pinpoint” bombing in Tehran and other Iranian territories. In response, Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on US assets in the region, with explosions reported in Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan, keeping the Gulf on high alert.
Missile and drone attacks across Middle East
Soon after the US-Israel strike on Iran, tensions across the Middle East escalated. Saudi Arabia said Iran launched attacks targeting its capital and eastern regions, but claimed they were repelled. Bahrain reported a missile strike aimed at the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters. Kuwait said a drone strike near its main international airport injured several employees and troops.
Jordan said it “dealt with” 49 drones and ballistic missiles. Explosions were also reported in Qatar. In Yemen, Iran-backed Houthi rebels pledged to resume attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes and Israel.
Several countries, including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the UAE, closed their airspace as a precaution.
Major international carriers announced widespread cancellations. These included Air France, Air India, Turkish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Algérie, and Lufthansa.
Iran death toll so far
Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, said on Saturday evening that at least 201 people have been killed and more than 700 injured in the ongoing strikes, reported Associated Press.
Among the dead were at least 115 people killed and dozens wounded at a girls’ school in southern Iran, according to a local governor speaking to Iranian state television.
The US military said it is reviewing reports of civilian casualties from Saturday’s operation.
Top updates from Iran
1. 40 days of mourning declared: Iranian state television has announced 40 days of national mourning following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. State media also reported that his daughter, son-in-law and grandson were killed in the US-Israel attacks.
2. State media confirms Khamenei dead: Iranian news agencies formally confirmed the death of Ali Khamenei, describing him as a “martyr” in their coverage.
3. Trump vows continued strikes: The confirmation came hours after US President Donald Trump announced Khamenei’s killing. Trump said US attacks would continue for as long as necessary.
4. Succession process triggered: Under Iran’s constitution, Khamenei’s death initiates a transition mechanism in which the Iranian president, the head of the judiciary and a cleric from the Guardian Council will form a temporary council to lead the country.
5. Fresh attacks reported: Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on Iranian territory in recent hours, while additional Iranian attacks have been reported in the UAE and Bahrain.
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Mar 01, 2026 10:37:22 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: India offers assistance to foreigners stranded amid US-Iran conflict
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: India has offered support to foreign nationals in the country who have been unable to depart due to the escalating US-Iran conflict and the broader security situation in West Asia.
In an advisory, authorities said all foreign nationals who have had to alter their travel plans and require help with visa extensions or regularising their stay should contact the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
“The FRRO concerned will help with necessary formalities,” the notice said, adding that contact details for FRRO offices are available through official government channels.
Mar 01, 2026 10:32:31 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: More explosions heard in Dubai, Doha and Manama
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Fresh blasts echoed across several Gulf cities on Sunday morning as tensions soared following Iran’s retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli targets. Reporters and residents in Dubai, Doha in Qatar and Manama in Bahrain all reported hearing explosions, underscoring the widening impact of the conflict across the region.
Explosions were also heard in other Gulf capitals as air defence systems engaged incoming missiles, and sirens sounded across Kuwait, the UAE and Saudi Arabia as the fallout from the escalating Iran-Israel war and US-Iran conflict continued to ripple through the Gulf.
Mar 01, 2026 10:30:21 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: IRGC claims ‘extensive missile and drone’ attacks on US bases, Tel Aviv
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has launched “extensive missile and drone” attacks targeting American military bases and Israeli facilities across the region.
The IRGC said the strikes hit 27 US bases as well as key Israeli sites, including Tel Nof Airbase, the Israeli military’s command headquarters at HaKirya in Tel Aviv, and a major defence industrial complex in the city, Iran International reported citing an IRCG statement issued Sunday morning.
Tehran warned that it would take “a different and harsh step of revenge with successive, regrettable slaps.”
Mar 01, 2026 9:54:38 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran President calls Khamenei killing ‘great crime’, vows big response
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as “a great crime” and warned that those responsible will face consequences.
In a statement released by his office, Pezeshkian said, “This great crime will never remain unanswered and will turn a new page in the history of the Islamic world and Shiism.”
The president added that Iran would respond with “all our strength and determination,” cautioning that the perpetrators and commanders behind the attack would come to regret it.
His remarks come amid escalating tensions and mounting calls for retaliation from Iran’s political and military leadership following Khamenei’s confirmed death.
Mar 01, 2026 9:48:16 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Chaos after Khamenei’s death; mourners emerge on streets globally
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Scenes of intense grief and unrest have emerged across parts of Iran following the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Massive crowd was reportedly seen in Zanjan. People came on streets of Iraqi capital Baghdad and India’s Jammu and Kashmir to mourn Khamenei’s demise.
Videos circulating from multiple cities show mourners collapsing to the ground, weeping and embracing one another as news of his killing spread.
Large crowds gathered outside mosques and public squares, with some chanting “Death to America” amid rising anger over the strikes blamed on the United States and Israel, reported Iran’s PressTV.
Mar 01, 2026 9:41:07 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran confirms deaths of two more senior leaders
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US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Alongside Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, two of the country’s most senior security figures were also killed in the recent US–Israel air campaign, Iranian state media has confirmed.
The official broadcasts confirmed that General Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in the strikes. The IRGC chief had been a leading military figure responsible for overseeing key elements of Iran’s security and regional operations.
State television also confirmed the death of Ali Shamkhani, a top adviser to the Supreme Leader and secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who played a central role in Tehran’s defence and security decision-making.
Mar 01, 2026 9:33:21 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Trump says diplomacy ‘much easier’ after Khamenei’s death, claims US losses lower than expected
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump has said diplomatic engagement with Iran is now “much easier” following recent American strikes, even as critics argue the attacks could undermine Washington’s credibility in ongoing nuclear negotiations.
Speaking to CBS News, Trump said the US is in a stronger position to reach a deal. “Much easier now than it was a day ago, obviously,” he said, adding that Iran is “getting beat up bad.”
The president also downplayed the scale of Iran’s retaliation, which included attacks on US bases in Middle East including in Qatar.
According to Trump, the response has been “less than we thought.” “We thought it’d be double,” he said.
Mar 01, 2026 9:28:53 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Air India announces further flight cancellations as Middle East on edge
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Air India has announced additional flight cancellations as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East.
In a statement, the airline said, “Close monitoring and careful assessment of the evolving situation in the Middle East have necessitated further curtailment of our scheduled operations, with the safety and security of our customers and crew remaining our highest priority.”
The company added that, in addition to flights already cancelled, more services scheduled for March 1 will also not operate.
Meanwhile, flights across the Middle East remain affected, with countries including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait, and the UAE closing their airspace. Airlines such as Air France, Turkish Airlines, Norwegian, Air Algerie, and Lufthansa announcing widespread cancellations.
Mar 01, 2026 9:20:25 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: After Khamenei’s death, Iranians seen collapsed on floor in grief | Video
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Video shared by PressTV shows scenes of grief and sorrow at the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, as worshippers reacted to the news of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s ‘martyrdom’.
Crowds were seen gathering inside the revered shrine complex, many visibly emotional as they prayed and mourned following confirmation of the Supreme Leader’s death
Mar 01, 2026 9:14:15 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s retaliatory strike ‘completely annihilated’ US radar system in Qatar
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said it destroyed a sophisticated American radar system stationed in Qatar as part of its retaliatory attacks on US bases and assets in the region.
In a statement issued Saturday local time, the IRGC said the targeted system was the FP132 radar, which it described as having a range of 5,000 km and equipped with advanced capabilities to counter ballistic missiles, reported news agency IRNA. The Guard said the system was “completely annihilated” in the missile strike.
According to earlier US defence assessments, the radar system was valued at approximately $1.1 billion.
Mar 01, 2026 9:05:00 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran names three-member council to handle top duties untill new Supreme Leader is chosen
Tehran news agency IRNA has reported that a three-person council will temporarily take over leadership responsibilities following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
According to the report, the council will consist of the country’s president Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the judiciary, and one of the jurists of the Guardian Council. The trio will assume all leadership duties during the transition period.
Mar 01, 2026 8:58:19 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: IDF continues operations, strikes 30+ targets so far
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its forces have so far struck more than 30 targets in western and central Iran, including aerial defence systems, missile launchers, military command centres and other regime sites, in an ongoing offensive.
In a statement, the IDF said the operation is part of a broader campaign to degrade the Iranian regime’s military capabilities and will continue “until they can no longer threaten our people.”
Mar 01, 2026 8:55:59 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: ‘A revenge is coming soon,’ says Press TV presenter | Video
A presenter on Iran’s state-run Press TV has warned US President Donald Trump and Israel that massive retaliation is imminent following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
“A revenge is COMING. A revenge is coming SOON. They will see what they have done,” Voice of Press TV’s Maryam Azarchehr said during a broadcast, with shaky voice.
She also drew a historical comparison, stating, “Imam Khamenei will go down in history as did Imam Ali,” invoking one of the most revered figures in Islamic history.
Mar 01, 2026 8:49:29 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iranian forces vow ‘most ferocious’ operation against Israel and US bases
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned it will launch the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and US military bases in the region.
The threat comes as Gulf countries hosting American bases are already assessing the damage from an unprecedented wave of deadly Iranian strikes. UAE, Bahrain, Qatar remain on high alert as explosions reported from multiple locations.
Mar 01, 2026 8:40:45 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: IRGC calls US-Israel forces ‘wretched terrorists, executioners of humanity’
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has condemned the United States and Israel as “wretched terrorists” following the announcement of the “martyrdom” of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In a statement issued after confirming his death, the IRGC said, “His martyrdom at the hands of the most wretched terrorists and executioners of humanity is a sign of the righteousness of this great leader and the acceptance of his sincere services,” PressTV quoted the statement .
It added that the Iranian nation had lost a great leader “one who, in purity of spirit, strength of faith, prudence in affairs, courage against the arrogant powers, and striving in the path of God, was unparalleled in his era.”
Mar 01, 2026 8:31:59 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Trump claims IRGC troops may turn against Tehran government
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump has reportedly claimed that members of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard could turn against the country’s leadership as US-Israel military operations continue.
In a lengthy statement, Trump suggested that some members of the IRG may be disillusioned with Iran’s leadership and could join civilians protesting in the streets, reported Al Jazeera.
There has been no independent confirmation of such developments so far.
Earlier while announcing the death news, IRGC has warned that a “severe, decisive and regret-inducing punishment” is coming in response to the killing of Supreme Leader.
Mar 01, 2026 8:19:24 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: How is a Supreme Leader chosen?
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Under Iran’s constitution, the responsibility for appointing and overseeing the Supreme Leader rests with the 88-member Assembly of Experts, formally known as the Assembly of Experts (Majles-e Khobregan-e Rahbari). The body is made up of Islamic scholars elected by direct public vote for eight-year terms.
The Assembly’s constitutional mandate includes appointing, supervising and, if necessary, dismissing the Supreme Leader.
However, the process operates within a tightly controlled political framework. Candidates seeking election to the Assembly are vetted by the Guardian Council — whose members are themselves directly or indirectly chosen by the Supreme Leader — creating a closed loop within Iran’s power structure.
Mar 01, 2026 8:16:12 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: IRGC warns of ‘regret-inducing punishment’ after Khamenei’s killing
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that a “severe, decisive and regret-inducing punishment” is coming in response to the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reported AP.
Mar 01, 2026 8:08:15 AM IST
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
US-Iran ‘war’ LIVE updates: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a senior cleric who rose to prominence from the religious, anti-imperialist movement that led Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.
A key figure in the establishment of the Islamic Republic, he later became the country’s supreme leader, consolidating authority over Iran’s political, military and religious institutions.
Recognisable by his white beard, clerical robes and black turban, Khamenei cultivated the image of an austere patriarch. An unsmiling and deeply ideological figure, he never left Iran after assuming office, instead ruling from within the country’s tightly controlled power structure.
During his tenure, he used his authority to quell protests challenging both his leadership and the Islamic system he helped build. His hardline stance on women’s rights and civil liberties, and his uncompromising response to dissent, reinforced his reputation as a leader determined to preserve the system at all costs.
His whereabouts often remained unclear, even during periods of deadly crackdowns and nationwide unrest. Reports frequently claimed that he was operating from a bunker or in hiding, surrounded by loyalists, though such accounts were rarely officially confirmed.
Mar 01, 2026 7:59:47 AM IST
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Khamenei’s mission will continue after his ‘martyrdom’, State TV says
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Iranian state television said the path and mission of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would continue despite his death.
“With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten, on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal,” a presenter said during the broadcast, reported AFP.
Mar 01, 2026 7:53:31 AM IST
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Cabinet warns Khamenei’s killing ‘will never go unanswered’
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Iran’s Cabinet has warned that the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is a “great crime” that “will never go unanswered,” according to AP.
Mar 01, 2026 7:39:56 AM IST
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: State TV details circumstances surrounding Khamenei’s death
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Iranian state television said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was at his compound in downtown Tehran when the initial attack began.
The broadcaster described the site as heavily bombed, citing satellite images that showed extensive damage to the area, reported AP.
In its coverage, state TV framed the circumstances of his death as symbolic, saying the Supreme Leader was killed at his office while carrying out his duties.
His death at the compound “showed that he consistently stood among the people and at the forefront of his responsibilities, confronting what officials call global arrogance,” the broadcaster said.
Mar 01, 2026 7:35:09 AM IST
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Iran’s 89-year-old supreme leader killed at his office, state announces mourning
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US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Iran’s 89-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been confirmed dead, marking a historic and destabilising moment in the country’s political landscape.
Khamenei had led Iran since 1989, holding ultimate authority over state, military and religious institutions for more than three decades.
Tehran announced 40 days of mourning and 7 public holidays over Khamenei death, reported AFP.
Mar 01, 2026 7:27:36 AM IST
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Iranian state TV confirms Khamenei’s death
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Iranian state television on Sunday confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, without making any reference to a massive US and Israeli attack on his residence.
A presenter announced Khamenei’s death at 5:00 am (0130 GMT), as the channel aired archive footage overlaid with a black banner in a sign of mourning.
Khamenei, 86, had served as Iran’s supreme leader since 1989, making him one of the longest-serving leaders in the region.
Mar 01, 2026 7:19:59 AM IST
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Khamenei killed at his office, Iranian state media reports
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Iranian state media reported early Sunday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during the weekend’s US-Israel aerial offensive, saying he was struck at his office in Tehran.
Mar 01, 2026 7:19:02 AM IST
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: US launched ‘most lethal’ aerial operation against Iran, Hegseth says
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: US secretary of war Pete Hegseth said the United States carried out “Operation Epic Fury,” describing it as the “most lethal, most complex, and most-precision aerial operation in history.”
The strikes were conducted overnight on the orders of President Donald Trump amid the escalating Iran-US war and wider Middle East conflict.
In a post on X, Hegseth said Washington’s objective is to dismantle Iran’s missile capabilities, adding that the US will destroy Iran’s missile program.
“The United States did not start this conflict, but we will finish it. If you kill or threaten Americans anywhere in the world — as Iran has — then we will hunt you down, and we will kill you,” he said.
Mar 01, 2026 7:14:22 AM IST
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law and grandchild killed, report says
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: The daughter, son-in-law and grandchild of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been killed, Fars News, an outlet affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported.
No further details were immediately provided about the circumstances or location of the incident.
Mar 01, 2026 7:05:45 AM IST
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Is Ayatollah Khamenei alive? What we know so far
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was unable to escape American surveillance systems in a joint effort with Israel and declared him dead.
Khamenei “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,” Trump said.
There was no comment on news ofKhamenei by Tehran.
However, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi had earlier told NBC News that Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian were alive “as far as I know.”
Mar 01, 2026 6:58:03 AM IST
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Death and destruction in Iran so far
US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, said Saturday evening that at least 201 people have been killed and more than 700 injured in the ongoing strikes, reported AP.
The US military said it is reviewing reports of civilian casualties in Saturday’s operation. Among the dead were at least 115 people killed and dozens wounded at a girls’ school in southern Iran, according to a local governor speaking to Iranian state television.
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