On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States began a series of strikes against Iran targeting the country’s leadership, security forces and nuclear programme and missile sites. In response, Iran has launched a series of counter-strikes against Israel, US military bases in the region, and military and civilian locations in Arab states that house US forces. UK bases in Bahrain, Qatar and Cyprus have also been attacked. Here, you will get all updates related to conflicts in these countries:
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Qatar’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday informed that nearly 8,000 people are stranded in transit in the country, Al Jazeera reported.
Iran may soon appoint a new Leader. In a video posted by News Agency Tasnim, an official told state Television, “I bring good news to the people that no problem has arisen in the field of leadership. The leadership council is currently running the country and, God willing, at the earliest opportunity, a leader will be appointed.
China has reiterated its call for an immediate halt to military actions against Iran, emphasising that no nation has the right to dominate global affairs, dictate other countries’ futures, monopolize development, or impose its will internationally, according to China Daily. Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress, said at a press briefing ahead of the session’s opening that, “China believes mutual respect and equality among all countries, large or small, is a historical imperative and a fundamental principle of the United Nations Charter,” as quoted by ANI.
US President Donald Trump sharply criticised several European nations over their response to the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran. US criticized Spain for refusing to allow American forces to use military bases on its territory. His remarks come after Spain formally declined permission for the United States to use jointly operated military bases at Rota and Morón for operations linked to strikes on Iran. President Donald Trump threatened to halt trade with Spain and said he had instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to “cut off all dealings” with the country.
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