Amid tensions in West Asia, the United States and Israel carried out a joint operation attacking Iran. Several Iranian cities were hit by airstrikes. In response, Iran also launched attacks on U.S. military bases in multiple countries. In addition to the Israeli Prime Minister and the U.S. President, Iranian media claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in these attacks.
Two Injured as Drone Debris Falls in Dubai
According to Dubai’s media office, debris from an intercepted drone fell into the courtyards of two homes, injuring two people. Officials confirmed that the debris from the drone, which was intercepted by air defense, landed in the courtyards of two homes in Dubai, causing injuries to two individuals. The injured have received necessary medical care. Officials also clarified that the loud noises heard across the emirate were the result of a successful interception operation.
Qatar Airways Flights will Remain Suspended
Qatar Airways has stated that its flights will remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatar’s airspace. It further mentioned that another update will be provided on March 2 at 9:00 AM local time.
Israel Claims: 1,200 Bombs Dropped on Iran in a Single Day
Israel’s air force has stated that it dropped more than 1,200 bombs on Iran in a joint attack with the United States over the past day. According to an Al Jazeera report, among the sites targeted in Iran was a primary school in the city of Minab in Hormozgan province in southern Iran, where at least 148 people have reportedly been killed and dozens more injured.
Biggest Revelation About the Attack on Iran
After the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the United States and Israel have reportedly dealt a severe blow to Iran. The airstrikes have completely destroyed Iran’s defense leadership. Seven officers, including the Defense Minister and the Commander-in-Chief, were killed in the attacks. Meanwhile, a major revelation has emerged regarding the U.S. attack on Iran: it is claimed that the U.S. intelligence agencies were not in favor of the strike, but under pressure from a Muslim country, Trump took this action.
Confirmation of the Assassination of Iran’s Defense Minister and Chief of Staff
Iranian state television has confirmed that in an airstrike targeting a Defense Council meeting, Iran’s Army Chief and Defense Minister were killed. General Abdol Rahim Mousavi and Defense Minister General Aziz Nasirzadeh died in the meeting alongside Ali Shamkhani, head of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and a security advisor, whose death had already been announced by Iran on Sunday morning.
Protests in Pakistan Over Khamenei’s Death
Following reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, unrest erupted in Pakistan. Large numbers of protesters, especially in Karachi, took to the streets and demonstrated outside the U.S. Embassy. According to eyewitnesses, the crowd chanted slogans and expressed anger outside the embassy premises. Security forces were deployed in greater numbers to control the situation.
Multiple Top Officials, Including the Army Chief and Defense Minister, Killed in the Attack on Iran
According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, in the U.S. Israeli attacks on Saturday, Armed Forces Chief Abdul Rahim Mousavi and Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh were killed. Earlier, Iran had confirmed the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his security advisor Ali Shamkhani, and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Mohammad Pakpour. IRNA also reported that several other senior commanders of the armed forces were killed in the attacks, with their names to be officially announced later.
The Senior Iranian Leaders Reportedly Killed in the U.S. Israel Attacks
Iran’s state media has confirmed the deaths of several senior officials, including:
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – Supreme Leader of Iran
- Ali Shamkhani – Security Advisor to Khamenei
- General Abdol Rahim Mousavi – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces
- Aziz Nasirzadeh – Defense Minister of Iran
- Mohammad Pakpour – Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps)
Iran’s state news agency IRNA has reported that several other commanders of the armed forces were also killed, with their names to be announced later.
