The Iranian military ship found temporary refuge in India.
According to media reports, Tehran requested the Indian authorities to provide a docking place for the vessel IRIS Lavan. The request was granted on March 1, and since last Wednesday, the ship has been in the docks of Kochi, with its crew of 183 members accommodated at naval bases in the city, as reported by an anonymous Indian official.
Earlier this week, the U.S. sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka as it was returning from participating in international naval exercises organized by India.
This situation has effectively brought the conflict in the Middle East closer to India's borders, creating difficulties for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as his government tries to avoid a clear stance amid the escalating conflict, as noted by the agency.
The President of Iran, Pezeshkian, stated that the country's temporary governing council decided not to strike other states unless they themselves are attacked.
He also expressed apologies to neighboring countries, emphasizing that Iran has no intentions of taking aggressive actions against other states.
Military cooperation between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
The Minister of Defense of Kuwait, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, held a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
During the conversation, issues of military cooperation and coordination in defense were discussed.
Bahrain reports intercepting missiles and drones.
The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Forces stated that since the beginning of the attacks, its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed 86 missiles and 148 drones.
According to data from the Iranian Red Crescent published by Fars agency, since February 28, at least 6,668 civilian objects have been damaged as a result of attacks by the U.S. and Israel.
Statistics show that among them:
- 5,535 residential houses
- 1,041 commercial buildings
- 14 medical institutions
- 65 schools
- 13 Iranian Red Crescent facilities.
As a result of these attacks, rescue and transport vehicles were also damaged, and several Red Crescent staff members were injured while performing their duties.
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence warns about the activities of the "fifth column".
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence reported that a small group of "American-Zionist mercenaries" is taking photographs of explosion sites and sending them to "terrorist satellite networks" and foreign media.
In a statement released through state media, it emphasized that these individuals act as a "fifth column" of the Zionist regime within the country.
The ministry noted that the actions of these "soldiers of Israel" are being monitored, and they will face severe penalties under amended legislation following the 12-day war with Israel in June.
Citizens were urged to report suspicious activities to the relevant authorities through local applications, as global internet access was blocked for a week.
An Iranian Kurdish group plans a possible offensive.
Babashikh Hosseini, the Secretary-General of the Iranian Kurdish organization "Khabat," told Al Jazeera about the high likelihood of a ground operation by Iranian Kurdish militants based in Iraq, confirming that the U.S. has contacted them "through various channels."
When asked if his fighters are conducting actions on the ground, Hosseini replied: "Not at the moment, we are not currently involved in offensive operations."
However, he added, "We have long planned this, and given the more favorable conditions, the likelihood of actions has increased."
Although a final decision has not yet been made, Hosseini noted that "it is quite likely that we will continue the ground operation."
He also added: "The Americans have contacted us, but there have been no personal meetings yet. Now they are in touch with us themselves."
"They were interested in how we should act against this regime and discussed possible ways of cooperation in the future – only in this context."
"At the moment, there has been no direct communication, communication has been through intermediaries, other Kurds."
"When the time comes and we meet, it will become clear what the operational situation will be. Of course, we will need modern weapons and equipment for operations."
"Our current equipment is outdated and primitive. Modern wars require higher technologies, and if such a situation arises, we will ask for help."
Iran attacked a tanker in the Persian Gulf.
According to Tasnim agency, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran reported that it attacked the oil tanker "Prima" in the Persian Gulf using a drone after the vessel ignored repeated warnings from the IRGC Navy about a movement ban and danger in the Strait of Hormuz.
The incident occurred "a few minutes ago" this morning.
According to MarineTraffic, the tanker Prima is registered under the Maltese flag and is engaged in the transportation of oil and chemicals.
Emirates Airlines suspended all flights.
Emirates Airlines announced the suspension of all flights to and from Dubai until further notice.
This decision was made the day after a company representative stated that Emirates expects a full restoration of its route network in the coming days.
IRGC reports attacks on separatists in Iraq.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran reported strikes on "three facilities of separatist groups" in the Kurdish region of Iraq.
"If the separatists attempt to threaten the territorial integrity of Iran, we will suppress them," stated the IRGC.
Public discontent in Indonesia regarding the war with Iran.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is facing increasing criticism for his closeness to the U.S. amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Recently, Prabowo faced condemnation after agreeing to send 8,000 Indonesian troops to Gaza as part of a peace council established by U.S. President Donald Trump, which also includes Israel.
Indonesia, supporting Palestinian independence, has no official diplomatic relations with Israel.
The apparent closeness of Prabowo to Trump has been criticized, and recent events have intensified pressure on the Indonesian president.
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Saudi Arabia intercepted two drones.
The Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia reported the interception and destruction of two drones. One was shot down east of Riyadh, and the other in the desert area of the "Empty Quarter" as it was heading towards the Shaybah oil field.
The country's air defense systems have been actively engaged in destroying drones and ballistic missiles since Saturday morning.
IRGC reports on the results of attacks.
On Saturday, the IRGC announced the completion of the latest phase of an operation, during which large-scale combined strikes were carried out against U.S. positions using new missiles and drones.
According to IRNA, one of the main targets was the Al-Dhafra airbase in the UAE, where precision missiles and drones hit key facilities. The IRGC claims that as a result of the attack, radar systems, MQ-9 drone hangars, and facilities related to American reconnaissance aircraft, including U-2, were destroyed.
Additionally, the IRGC reported missile strikes on the Ali Al-Salem airbase in Kuwait, where radar systems, fuel storage facilities, and two runways used by American aircraft were damaged.
Saudi Arabia destroyed two ballistic missiles.
The Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia reported the successful interception and destruction of two ballistic missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base.
No additional details were provided.
Earlier the same day, the ministry reported the destruction of four drones in the south of the country, as well as one ballistic missile aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base.
Millions of Israelis seek shelter from attacks.
Nida Ibrahim
Reporting from Ramallah, occupied West Bank.
Since midnight, at least five launches of ballistic missiles directed from Iran to Israel have been recorded.
Millions of Israelis were forced to take shelter overnight, and according to Israeli analysts, the Iranians intend to pressure the Israeli government by forcing citizens to remain in shelters and firing at different times.
Military sources report that around 1,000 missile launches from Iran are expected in the first week.
However, Israel has recorded only 200 such launches, which experts believe indicates the weakness of Iranian capabilities, attributed to their "operational successes."
Brief overview of events
- Israeli military conducted "large-scale" strikes on targets in Tehran, while Iranian missile systems shelled various areas of Israel.
- As a result of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, three people were killed, and 16 were injured.
- Missiles were intercepted over the Jordanian city of Aqaba, and air raid sirens were activated in Bahrain.
- Saudi Arabia destroyed a ballistic missile aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base and shot down drones heading towards the Shaybah oil field.
- A "minor incident" occurred in Dubai after an interception, causing several planes to be unable to land.
- President Trump will participate in a ceremony returning the remains of six American soldiers killed in an Iranian attack on Kuwait, which will take place at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Iranian officials on Trump's statements.
Abbas Aslani, a senior researcher at the Center for Strategic Middle East Studies, stated that Trump's demands for Iran's surrender and for its participation in choosing the next leader were met with "absolute refusal."
"Iran demonstrates continuity, not change," Aslani emphasized in an interview with Al Jazeera.
"The selection of a new Supreme Leader is the prerogative of the Assembly of Experts, and Iranian officials mock these U.S. demands," he added.
In recent days, confidence in rhetoric has been observed in Tehran, and there are no signals of any changes in attitude towards the U.S.," he noted.
The Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia, Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, held a meeting with the Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army, Asim Munir, during which they discussed "Iranian aggression against the kingdom."
The negotiations were part of a "strategic defense agreement between the two countries," notes the Ministry of Defense.
"Both sides expressed hope that Iran would show wisdom and refrain from miscalculations," the ministry added.
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