US Iran War Live Updates: US embassy in Kuwait under drone, missile attack; sirens sounded in Bahrain
Updated on: Mar 02, 2026 12:12:18 PM IST
US Iran War News Live Updates: A plume of smoke rising from the Zayed Port following a reported Iranian strike in Abu Dhabi. The assaults throughout the gulf started after the US and Israel launched a joint navy operation in opposition to Iran.
US Iran War Live Updates: Iran has vowed to avenge the demise of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by Israeli strikes through the joint US-Israel navy operation final week. After confirming Khamenei’s demise on Sunday, Iran carried out retaliatory strikes throughout the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, escalating West Asia tensions additional.
As the battle brings the area nearer and nearer to a full out battle, one thing Iran warned the US and Israel of, US President Donald Trump has said that the bombing of Iran is anticipated to proceed for at the very least one other week.
Axis of Resistance in place as battle spreads
The battle has now spilt over to Lebanon as nicely after militant group Hezbollah, which is a part of Iran’s “axis of resistance”, launched rocket and drone assaults in opposition to a navy base close to Haifa in northern Israel.
“The resistance leadership has always affirmed that the continuation of Israeli aggression and the assassination of our leaders, youth and people gives us the right to defend ourselves and respond at the appropriate time and place,” mentioned Hezbollah in a press release. Israel has launched retaliatory strikes and has hit the Lebanese capital of Beirut.
This escalation comes after Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire settlement in November 2024.
In Yemen, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have pledged to renew assaults on Red Sea delivery lanes and Israel. The final time the Houthis focused the Red Sea was throughout Israel’s battle on Gaza and attacked US, Israel flagged ships together with some other ship which had allied itself with Israel throughout 2023 to 2024.
Death toll will increase
The demise toll throughout West Asia has elevated. In Iran, Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, mentioned at the very least 201 individuals have been killed and greater than 700 injured in the continued strikes. Of this round 115 had been killed in Minab when a women’ college was focused by the US, Israel navy strike.
Meanwhile, three American service members had been killed and 5 others severely injured through the US assaults on Iran, the US navy introduced on Sunday.
In Lebanon, 31 individuals have been killed as a consequence of Israeli strikes in the southern a part of the nation. The well being ministry has added that round 149 individuals had been injured because of the battle between Israel and Hezbollah.
In the UAE, three individuals, one Pakistani, one Nepalese and one Bangladeshi had been killed in the assaults in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
In Israel, round 9 individuals have been killed as a consequence of Iranian strikes throughout the area. In Iraq, two individuals have been killed and one particular person died in Kuwait.
As the battle spreads and bombing to proceed, the demise toll is anticipated to extend.
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As the battle brings the area nearer and nearer to a full out battle, one thing Iran warned the US and Israel of, US President Donald Trump has said that the bombing of Iran is anticipated to proceed for at the very least one other week.
Axis of Resistance in place as battle spreads
The battle has now spilt over to Lebanon as nicely after militant group Hezbollah, which is a part of Iran’s “axis of resistance”, launched rocket and drone assaults in opposition to a navy base close to Haifa in northern Israel.
“The resistance leadership has always affirmed that the continuation of Israeli aggression and the assassination of our leaders, youth and people gives us the right to defend ourselves and respond at the appropriate time and place,” mentioned Hezbollah in a press release. Israel has launched retaliatory strikes and has hit the Lebanese capital of Beirut.
This escalation comes after Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire settlement in November 2024.
In Yemen, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have pledged to renew assaults on Red Sea delivery lanes and Israel. The final time the Houthis focused the Red Sea was throughout Israel’s battle on Gaza and attacked US, Israel flagged ships together with some other ship which had allied itself with Israel throughout 2023 to 2024.
Death toll will increase
The demise toll throughout West Asia has elevated. In Iran, Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, mentioned at the very least 201 individuals have been killed and greater than 700 injured in the continued strikes. Of this round 115 had been killed in Minab when a women’ college was focused by the US, Israel navy strike.
Meanwhile, three American service members had been killed and 5 others severely injured through the US assaults on Iran, the US navy introduced on Sunday.
In Lebanon, 31 individuals have been killed as a consequence of Israeli strikes in the southern a part of the nation. The well being ministry has added that round 149 individuals had been injured because of the battle between Israel and Hezbollah.
In the UAE, three individuals, one Pakistani, one Nepalese and one Bangladeshi had been killed in the assaults in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
In Israel, round 9 individuals have been killed as a consequence of Iranian strikes throughout the area. In Iraq, two individuals have been killed and one particular person died in Kuwait.
As the battle spreads and bombing to proceed, the demise toll is anticipated to extend.
Follow all of the updates right here:
Mar 02, 2026 12:12:18 PM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Embassy in Kuwait stays under menace of assault, says US State Department
US, Israel assault Iran LIVE: As per the newest discover issued by the US State Department and embassy in Kuwait, a unbroken menace of drone and missile assaults stays over the US embassy in the gulf nation.
“Threat is a continuing threat of missile and UAV attacks over Kuwait. Do not come to the Embassy. Take cover in your residence on the lowest available floor and away from windows. Do not go outside. The US Embassy in Kuwait urges US citizens in Kuwait to shelter in place, review security plans in the event of an attack, and to stay alert in case of additional future attacks. US Embassy personnel are sheltering in place,” the discover learn.
This discover was issued after witness alerts got here in relating to smoke from the world the place the US embassy is in Kuwait.
Mar 02, 2026 11:54:38 AM IST
US Iran battle Live Updates: US embassy in Kuwait under assault
US, Israel assault Iran LIVE: US embassy in Kuwait has confirmed that it’s under assault. In a press release, the US embassy has said the specter of a drone and missile continues, urging residents and US residents to keep away from the embassy premises till additional discover.
Mar 02, 2026 11:50:37 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: 31 killed, 149 injured in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
US, Israel assault Iran LIVE: Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon after Hezbollah attacked Israel have killed at the very least 31 individuals, Lebanon’s Health Ministry mentioned on Monday.
The well being ministry added that round 149 individuals have been injured because of the retaliatory strikes.
Israel and Hezbollah renewed strikes in opposition to each other after the Iran-backed militant group launched a drone and rocket assault in the direction of Haifa after the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Mar 02, 2026 11:31:56 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Smoke seen close to US embassy in Kuwait
US, Israel assault Iran LIVE: Smoke was seen rising from the neighborhood of the US embassy in Kuwait. As per experiences, fireplace fighters and ambulances have additionally been seen in the world.
Mar 02, 2026 11:28:48 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: US points alert for American residents worldwide
US, Israel assault Iran LIVE: The US Department of State has issued a worldwide alert for American residents, asking them to train warning amid the continued battle with Iran.
“Stay informed by monitoring local news for updates, avoid areas of active conflict, and use extra care when near military or security forces,” the discover issued by US embassies throughout the globe on Monday learn.
Mar 02, 2026 11:20:35 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Air raid sirens blare in Bahrain
US, Israel assault Iran LIVE: As the battle between the US, Israel and Iran enters its third day, air raid sirens have been sounded throughout Bahrain.
As per the Ministry of Interior, air raid alerts have been activated. The ministry has additionally urged residents to go to the closest most secure place.
It added the Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Bridge linking Manama to close by cities was closed and urged “residents to use main roads only when necessary”.
Mar 02, 2026 11:17:44 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: US fighter jet crashes in Kuwait, experiences Iranian media
US, Israel assault Iran LIVE: As per Iranian state media, a US fighter jet has crashed in Kuwait. While an official assertion from the US navy is awaited, movies of the crash present the F-15 fighter jet on fireplace and descending at a fast charge.
Mar 02, 2026 10:56:18 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Sirens sounded in Israel
US Iran War Live Updates: Sirens have been sound throughout central and southern Israel amid an Iranian ballistic missile assault, the primary in over eight hours.
The IDF has said it was capable of intercept these drones.
Mar 02, 2026 10:38:58 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Authorities at British RAF base in Cyprus to relocate
US Iran War Live Updates: Authorities at Britain’s RAF base in Akrotiri in Cyprus have determined a brief dispersal of non-essential personnel as a precautionary measure.
As per a press release by the Sovereign Bases Administration, the choice comes after an incident with an unmanned drone in a single day.
Mar 02, 2026 10:20:56 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Larijani says Iran ‘will not negotiate’ with US
US Iran War Live Updates: Iranian safety chief Ali Larijani on Monday has mentioned that Tehran ‘won’t negotiate’ with the US. This assertion comes amid requires diplomatic talks between the 2 nations.
The US launched navy strikes on Iran in a joint operation with Israel a day after Tehran and Washington accomplished the third spherical of oblique talks in Geneva. An further spherical of talks was set to be held in Vienna, Austria, however because of the navy confrontation, all talks stand paused.
Mar 02, 2026 10:08:20 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Lebanon’s President condemns each Hezbollah assaults and Israeli strikes
US Iran War Live Updates: Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has reportedly criticised each Hezbollah and Israel as cross-border hostilities intensify.
Aoun mentioned the assaults launched by Hezbollah on Israel from Lebanese territory undermine the federal government’s efforts to “keep Lebanon away from the dangerous military confrontations taking place in the region,” reported Al Jazeera.
At the identical time, he denounced what he described as “Israeli aggression” in opposition to Lebanon.
“We condemn the Israeli attacks on Lebanese territories, and alert that the continued use of Lebanon again as a platform for supporting wars unrelated to us will once again expose our country to risks once more,” he mentioned.
Mar 02, 2026 9:44:15 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: UK makes U-turn, permits US to make use of bases in Diego Garcia, Gloucestershire
US Iran War Live Updates: The United Kingdom has reversed its resolution and now allowed the US to make use of British bases in view of the on going battle in the Middle East.
In an tackle, UK Prime Minister Kei Starmer said that London has accepted US’ request to forestall Iran from firing missiles throughout the area.
“The basis of our decision is the collective self defence of long-standing friends and allies and protecting British lives, which is in accordance with international law,” he added.
Earlier it was reported that the UK will be blocking access to Diego Garcia in the Chagos Island and the RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, that are house to America’s fleet of heavy bombers in Europe.
This refusal led Trump to partake in an area rant on social media platform Truth Social the place he slammed the Starmer authorities for its resolution at hand over Chagos Island again to the Mauritius.
Mar 02, 2026 9:34:10 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: India points emergency numbers, assist strains for Indian nationals stranded in West Asia
US Iran War Live Updates: The Indian authorities has arrange an emergency battle room for indian nationals caught in West Asia because of the US-Iran-Israel battle. These are as follows –
Ramallah (Palestine)
- Phone: +970592916418
- Email: repoffice@mea.gov.in / cons.ramallah@mea.gov.in
Doha (Qatar)
- Phone: 00974-55647502
- Email: cons.doha@mea.gov.in
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
- Phone: 00-966-11-4884697
- WhatsApp: 00-966-542126748
- Toll Free: 800 247 1234
- Email: cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in
Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Phone: +972-54-7520711 / +972-54-2428378
- Email: cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in
Tehran (Iran)
- Phone: +989128109115 / +989128109109 / +989128109102 / +989932179359
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
- Toll Free: 800-46342
- WhatsApp: +971543090571
- Email: pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in / ca.abudhabi@mea.gov.in
Kuwait
- Phone: +96565501946
- Email: neighborhood.kuwait@mea.gov.in
Bahrain
Muscat (Oman)
- Toll Free: 80071234
- WhatsApp: +96898282270
- Email: cw.muscat@mea.gov.in / cons.muscat@mea.gov.in
Jordan
Baghdad (Iraq)
- Phone: +964 771 651 1185 / +964 770444 4899
- Website: https://www.eoibaghdad.gov.in�
- Email: cons.baghdad@mea.gov.in / cons1.baghdad@mea.gov.in / pol.baghdad@mea.gov.in
Mar 02, 2026 9:25:35 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: British bases hit by drones in Cyprus
US Iran War Live Updates: Britain’s Royal Air Force base Akrotiri in Cyprus has been hit by a suspected drone strike, reported Sky News citing the UK’s Ministry of Defence.
Cyprus has additionally confirmed the drone assault which focused a British base on the island and triggered harm. However, no casualties have been reported
Britain retains sovereignty over the territory of two bases on the japanese Mediterranean island, which is a member of the European Union.
Mar 02, 2026 9:10:34 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Trump says he ‘got Khamenei first’ after Iranian Supreme Leader killed in US, Israeli strikes
US Iran War Live Updates: US President Donald Trump has said that he obtained to Khamenei earlier than Iran might goal the US.
“I got him before he got me. They tried twice. Well I got him first,” Trump instructed ABC News on the killing of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whereas referring to a 2024 Iran-linked plot to assassinate him.
Mar 02, 2026 9:05:24 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: US officers uncertain of regime change in Iran after Khamenei’s killing
US Iran War Live Updates: Following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US officers near the matter have instructed Reuters that they’re uncertain Iran’s opposition will be capable of lead a regime change.
As per Reuters, three officers acquainted with US intelligence mentioned there may be critical skepticism that Iran’s battered opposition can topple the theocratic, authoritarian governing system that has been in place since 1979.
Sources additional said that CIA paperwork offered to the white House earlier than the strikes said that if Khamenei was killed, he would get replaced by hardline figures from IRGC or equally hardline clerics.
Mar 02, 2026 8:32:59 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Trump tells NYT that Iran strikes to proceed for a month
US Iran War Live Updates: US President Donald Trump has mentioned that the strikes in opposition to Iran will proceed for an additional month. Speaking to the New York Times on Sunday, the US president mentioned that the navy plans to proceed hanging for at the very least one other 4 to 5 weeks.
Asked how lengthy the United States and Israel might sustain this stage of assaults, he responded: “Well, we intended four to five weeks.”
“It won’t be difficult,” Mr. Trump added. “We have tremendous amounts of ammunition. You know, we have ammunition stored all over the world in different countries.”
Mar 02, 2026 8:21:13 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi inventory markets closed for 2 days as Iran continues to assault
US Iran War Live Updates: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market will stay shut on March 2 and March 3, authorities introduced, because the United Arab Emirates grapples with escalating Middle East tensions.
The resolution was confirmed by the UAE Capital Market Authority, which mentioned the momentary suspension was aimed toward stabilising markets amid uncertainty following repeated missile and drone assaults on the Gulf nation.
Market shutdowns exterior pre-scheduled holidays are extremely uncommon in the UAE. Typically, buying and selling is suspended solely in periods of nationwide mourning. One such occasion adopted the demise of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in May 2022, when bourses had been quickly closed. Follow updates on Dubai news here
Mar 02, 2026 8:05:08 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Israel targets Lebanon after Hezbollah assault, residents rush to flee
US Iran War Live Updates: Amid the broad US-Iran-Israel battle, the Israeli navy has referred to as on individuals in 53 villages and cities in southern Lebanon, together with the city of Bint Jbeil, to evacuate.
This warning comes after Israel launched strikes and raids in southern Lebanon after the militant group Hezbollah launched a rocket and drone assault in the direction of Haifa.
Videos shared on-line present panic throughout southern Lebanon and Beirut as residents rush to flee.
Mar 02, 2026 7:41:43 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Jordan shoots down drones, explosions heard in Qatar
US Iran War Live Updates: As the battle between Iran, US and Israel spreads to the bigger area, Jordan mentioned it “dealt with” 49 drones and ballistic missiles on Sunday.
Furthermore, explosions had been additionally reported in Qatar.
Mar 02, 2026 7:07:34 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Kuwait shoots down extra drones as battle escalates
US Iran War Live Updates: The Kuwaiti Army says its air defences have “confronted and intercepted” a “number of hostile aerial targets at dawn today” in the central elements of the nation.
Kuwait discovered itself as a goal by Iran because of the presence of a US naval base in the nation. On Sunday, as a part of its retaliatory strikes, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it struck a US naval base in Kuwait with ballistic missiles and drones.
In a press release referred to as “Announcement No. 4,” the IRGC mentioned the American naval base in the Abdullah Mubarak space of Kuwait was hit by 4 ballistic missiles and 12 drones, alleging that infrastructure was destroyed and “a large number” of US forces had been killed and injured.
Mar 02, 2026 6:57:56 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Death toll from assault on women’ college in Iran nears 180
US Iran War Live Updates: Hossein Kermanpour, the top of public relations at Iran’s ministry of well being, says the Israeli assault on a women’ college in Minab on Sunday left “about 180 young children” useless.
He added that the “same type” of missile was used to assault the Gandhi Hospital in Tehran hours in the past.
On Saturday, Israel and the US launched a joint navy strike in opposition to Iran. One of the primary locations to be hit in Iran was the ladies’ college in Minab, which is close to an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) base.
In Iran, the six-day working week runs from Saturday to Thursday, with Friday being the one official day of relaxation. Due to this, the college was doubtless occupied and in session when it was hit.
Mar 02, 2026 6:52:52 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Iran names interim Supreme Leader, to finalise subsequent title quickly
US Iran War Live Updates: Following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has named Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has its interim chief.
Arafi will probably be a part of the provisional management council with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i. Till the election of a brand new Supreme Leader, Arafi will probably be in cost of steering Iran by means of this battle.
Mar 02, 2026 6:51:31 AM IST
US Iran War Live Updates: Israel targets Beirut after Hezbollah’s rocket assault
US Iran War Live Updates: Israel has launched strikes in southern Beirut, Lebanon. This assault comes after Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah launched a rocket and drone assault in the direction of Haifa in response to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
