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Showing 1501–1520 of 1559 events tracked across the Iran conflict
The Lebanese government took the extraordinary step of demanding Hezbollah hand over its weapons and ordered the Lebanese Army to prevent Hezbollah from attacking Israel. The move represents a fundamental shift in Lebanon's political posture toward its most powerful armed group.
Beirut, LebanonUS-Israeli strikes hit Tehran's Mehrabad airport — Iran's main domestic aviation hub — on the fourth day of Operation Epic Fury. Iranian missile production sites were also targeted in the same strike package. The airport had suspended all operations since the conflict began.
Mehrabad Airport, Tehran, IranHundreds of Iranians have crossed Iran's northwestern border into Turkey as the conflict intensifies. Turkey and Iran mutually suspended operations at three border gates due to the surge in crossings. Turkish authorities have activated contingency plans including refugee camps and military deployments.
Iran-Turkey border (northwestern Iran / eastern Turkey)Defence Secretary John Healey is considering sending Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan to Cyprus to defend RAF Akrotiri from future drone attacks. PM Starmer stated the UK is "not joining strikes" on Iran but will continue defensive action. Meanwhile, Cyprus blamed Britain's "poor communication" for the initial drone strike on Akrotiri and opened the door to reviewing the UK's basing rights. Two additional drones heading toward Akrotiri were intercepted by Cypriot government forces. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper briefed MPs. This represents NATO's most significant defensive response to the Iran conflict so far.
London / CyprusIran struck the UK's RAF Akrotiri Sovereign Base Area in Cyprus with drones in a significant escalation — the first direct attack on NATO-affiliated sovereign UK territory in the conflict. The attack drew condemnation and accelerated UK military deployments to the region.
RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus (British Sovereign Base Area)Amazon Web Services reported that multiple data centers were knocked offline by drone attacks in the Middle East, disrupting cloud computing and internet infrastructure across the region. The incident marks a significant expansion of the conflict into digital infrastructure.
Middle East (AWS regional data centers)Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz approved a military ground incursion into southern Lebanon. Katz said the army had been instructed "to advance and seize additional controlling areas in Lebanon to prevent firing on Israeli border settlements." The IDF issued evacuation orders for dozens of Lebanese locations. This comes after 4 days of escalating Israeli air strikes that have killed 40 and wounded 246 in Lebanon. The IDF later described the new deployment as an "advanced military posture" while denying it constituted a "ground manoeuvre." 30,000+ Lebanese displaced.
Southern LebanonCENTCOM confirmed the US death toll has risen to 6 service members killed. The original 3 were killed at Ali Al Salem AB in Kuwait during Iran's initial retaliatory strikes. A 4th died of wounds on March 2. On March 3, CENTCOM announced 2 additional bodies were recovered from "a regional facility struck by Iran" — bringing the total to 6 KIA and 18 wounded. CBS/NPR confirmed. Trump vowed to "avenge" the deaths. Kuwait's Defense Ministry also confirmed 3 Kuwaiti deaths (1 civilian + 2 from the F-15 friendly fire incident aftermath) and 35 wounded total.
Middle East (multiple locations)Hezbollah launched a swarm of one-way attack drones at dawn targeting radar sites and control rooms at Ramat David Air Base, and struck the air traffic control installation on Mount Meron. Hezbollah cited retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanese cities and towns.
Ramat David airbase / Mount Meron, northern IsraelTwo Iranian drones struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh early Tuesday, causing a limited fire and minor material damage. The building was empty — no casualties. The Saudi Defense Ministry confirmed and said it also intercepted 8 additional drones near Riyadh and Al-Kharj. Hours later, the US closed its embassies in both Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and ordered nonessential staff to evacuate across the region. The Kuwait Embassy was separately "targeted" by Iran per Kuwait's Foreign Ministry. State Department issued travel advisories for 16 Middle Eastern countries "due to serious safety risks." This is the first strike on a US diplomatic compound since the 2012 Benghazi attack.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / Kuwait CityThe IDF announced it had "struck and dismantled" the headquarters of Iran's state radio and television broadcaster (IRIB) in the Evin district of northern Tehran. The IDF described it as a "communications centre of the Iranian terrorist regime" used by the IRGC. Iran confirmed parts of the facilities were struck — IRINN (the news channel) said its offices were hit by four bombs. Two IRIB employees were killed, including IRINN's editor-in-chief. Broadcasting was briefly interrupted but resumed. Iran denied the building was "destroyed." The strike is significant as a psychological/information warfare operation — targeting the regime's primary propaganda infrastructure.
Evin district, TehranPresident Trump gave his first in-person public address on the Iran operation at a Medal of Honor ceremony in the White House East Room. He laid out four objectives: (1) destroying Iran's conventional missile capabilities, (2) annihilating their navy, (3) ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon, (4) stopping the world's #1 sponsor of terror from funding groups. He said the war was this generation's "last best chance" to neutralize the Iranian threat. He estimated 4–5 weeks but said the US has "the capability to go far longer." He vowed to "avenge" the deaths of 6 US service members, and said more US troops were "likely" to die. He also confirmed the Khamenei kill, calling it "a very precise operation."
White House, Washington D.C.President Trump gave interviews to CNN and the New York Post, signaling major escalation ahead. To CNN: "We're knocking the crap out of them... the big wave hasn't even happened yet." He said the operation was "a little ahead of schedule." To the New York Post: "I don't have the yips with respect to boots on the ground — like every president says, 'There will be no boots on the ground.' I don't say it." He left open the possibility of sending ground troops into Iran "if they were necessary." He also said he is not swayed by polling showing disapproval of the strikes.
Washington D.C.Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait by friendly fire from a Kuwaiti Air Force F/A-18C approximately 48 hours into Operation Epic Fury. All six crew members ejected safely. The $282 million aircraft loss within the first two days of the conflict drew sharp criticism of allied air coordination protocols.
KuwaitThe IDF announced an "additional wave of strikes against the Iranian terror regime at the heart of Tehran," guided by IDF intelligence. Simultaneously, the IDF said it was attacking Lebanon and Iran at the same time — a dual-front offensive. Iran's Tasnim news agency confirmed fresh explosions across Tehran. Separately, the IDF confirmed they are also striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley simultaneously with the Tehran strikes. This is the most complex multi-theater operation Israel has ever conducted.
Tehran, Iran / LebanonDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine gave a press briefing at the Pentagon. Hegseth outlined a three-part mission: destroy offensive missile systems, dismantle production, ensure Iran never gets a nuclear weapon. He confirmed a 4th US service member killed and 18 total wounded. Over 1,000 targets struck in first 24 hours, "tens of thousands of pieces of ordnance" delivered. Caine: "This work is just beginning." Hegseth rejected Iraq comparisons — "This is not endless war. This is not Iraq. This is not nation building." He refused to set a timetable: "I would never hang a timeframe." No boots on ground in Iran currently. US Cyber Command and Space Command also involved.
Pentagon, Washington D.C.Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with US backing, vowed to employ military force against further Iranian incursions into Saudi territory. He called Iranian strikes "cowardly" — notably, Iran had targeted Saudi airspace despite Saudi Arabia closing its airspace to US and Israeli attackers. CNN reported MBS's vow came with direct US backing. This represents a significant shift: Saudi Arabia moving from passive air defense coordination to threatening active military response against Iran.
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaTwo unmanned drones heading toward RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus were "successfully intercepted," Cyprus government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed. This comes after the first Iranian drone struck the UK base overnight. The repeated targeting of a UK sovereign base in an EU member state represents a sustained attempt by Iran to punish the UK for authorizing US use of its bases.
RAF Akrotiri, CyprusUS Central Command confirmed that three US F-15 fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait by Kuwaiti air defenses in a friendly fire incident. All six aircrew ejected safely and are in stable condition. CENTCOM: "During active combat that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones — the US Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses." Video showed at least one F-15 spinning to the ground on fire. This is the most significant friendly fire incident involving US aircraft since the 2003 Iraq War.
KuwaitThe United States and six Gulf allied states — Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, and the UAE — issued a joint statement condemning Iran's "indiscriminate and reckless attacks across the region, which targeted sovereign territories, endangered civilians, and inflicted damage on civilian infrastructure." The statement confirmed attacks in Bahrain, Iraq (including Kurdistan), Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. They affirmed their "right to self-defense" and commended "effective cooperation in air and missile defense that prevented greater loss of life."
Washington D.C. / Gulf region