2026-04-16 ce38971cf47d5478a1dfa58b902fb7788800e724 1 2026 Iran war 71 /wiki/2026%20iran%20war Finchley 2 /wiki/finchley Iran 37 /wiki/iran North London 14 /wiki/north%20london 2026 Iran war Finchley Iran North London Finchley 2026-03-29 7d169f32fd832c2960713d1b8870e6b988404ddc 2 2026 Iran war Iran 2 /feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries 2026-03-29 13f9ec11c07bb2f03bf1a9bdabc1af541f0f14da 3 2026 Iran war Iran 2 /feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]*2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain 2026-03-29 6214360f699d72be43b923009331362344d22616 7 2026 Iran war Iran 2 /feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations 2026-03-29 263fa7b7cf5bbd93656e4f84527f3da540d4edcd 14 2026 Iran war Iran 2 /feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]2026 Lebanon war 2026-03-29 32fa57868a3445e9bc2cd9ec776f673cbf8792e7 12 2026 Iran war Iran 2 /feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]2026 Lamerd sports hall attack 2026-03-27 c04553dd8399ae1b1bc3aebef235a8830a56fc2b /feed/2026/03/27/kuwait-saudi-arabia-and-the-united-arab-emirates-report-that-they-have-intercepted-missile-and-drone-attacks Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates report that they have intercepted missile and drone attacks. 1774618234 2026-03-27 f8e2a4ab92fc6cb0839418fe0c111cc17df48e56 4 2026 Iran war Iran 2 /feed/2026/03/27/kuwait-saudi-arabia-and-the-united-arab-emirates-report-that-they-have-intercepted-missile-and-drone-attacks-from-iran Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates report that they have intercepted missile and drone attacks from Iran. 2026-03-25 b737c9b1c54ee17b25fcfb5a6b19f5b7ba1395b8 /feed/2026/03/25/according-to-press-tv-iran-has-rejected-the-united-states-proposal-to-end-the-war-and-sets-out-five-conditions-for-a-ce According to Press TV, Iran has rejected the United States proposal to end the war and sets out five conditions for a ceasefire. 1774467014 2026-03-25 a5ca5f880242564ec33cb416a031acbd12f90b76 /feed/2026/03/25/according-to-state-owned-medium-press-tv-iran-has-rejected-the-united-states-proposal-to-end-the-war-and-sets-out-five According to state-owned medium Press TV, Iran has rejected the United States proposal to end the war and sets out five conditions for a ceasefire. 1774452609 2026-03-25 28bae1674182afbcd9ebe605b82ef7ca636602a6 2 2026 Iran war Iran 2 /feed/2026/03/25/according-to-press-tv-iran-has-rejected-a-united-states-proposal-to-end-the-war-and-sets-out-five-conditions-for-a-ceas According to Press TV, Iran has rejected a United States proposal to end the war and sets out five conditions for a ceasefire. 2026-03-19 1f52d9e7567f9860341e69ece3f7c104b7073c37 /feed/2026/03/19/iranian-shahed-drones-strike-two-oil-refineries-in-kuwait-and-cause-large-fires-according-to-the-kuwait-national-petrol Iranian Shahed drones strike two oil refineries in Kuwait and cause large fires, according to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company. 1774076874 2026-03-19 63483bdb52f2db764a0033595e8d77d976b54428 /feed/2026/03/19/iranian-shahed-drones-strike-two-oil-refineries-in-kuwait-causing-large-fires-according-to-the-kuwait-national-petroleu Iranian Shahed drones strike two oil refineries in Kuwait causing large fires, according to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company. 1773926913 2026-03-19 d7d8d3bc6af9b29b361959b2cbe38522be8304b1 6 2026 Iran war Iran 2 /feed/2026/03/19/iranian-shahed-drones-strike-the-mina-al-ahmadi-and-mina-abdullah-oil-refineries-and-cause-large-fires-according-to-the Iranian Shahed drones strike the Mina al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah oil refineries and cause large fires, according to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company. 2026-03-1 05192dd42245e83d240e7eb0fcdbd283b0042670 /feed/2026/03/1/iran-confirms-the-death-of-its-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-in-a-decapitation-strike-yesterday-in-tehran-by-israel-and-th Iran confirms the death of its supreme leader Ali Khamenei in a decapitation strike yesterday in Tehran by Israel and the United States. Forty days of mourning are declared. 1772393034 2026-03-1 ac726111c5c86b4ca90ea67298324ee0405be50b /feed/2026/03/1/iran-confirms-the-death-of-its-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-during-an-assassination-by-airstrike-yesterday-in-tehran-by-i Iran confirms the death of its supreme leader Ali Khamenei during an assassination by airstrike yesterday in Tehran by Israel and the United States. Forty days of mourning are declared. 1772364220 2026-03-1 223f83374f8c4d4787954187a94717751d8554bc 10 2026 Iran war Iran 2 /feed/2026/03/1/iran-confirms-the-death-of-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-in-an-attack-yesterday-in-tehran-by-israel-and-the-united-states Iran confirms the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei in an attack yesterday in Tehran by Israel and the United States. Forty days of mourning are declared. 2026-02-28 e9bdcfacbc15191de2d391f75bfec945f47b825a /feed/2026/02/28/israel-launches-an-attack-on-iran-calling-it-a-preemptive-strike-https-wwwtwzcom-news-features-iran-is-under-atta Israel launches an attack on Iran, calling it a preemptive strike. [https:--www.twz.com-news-features-iran-is-under-attack ("The War Zone")] [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-liveblog_entry-israel-has-launched-a-preemptive-attack-on-iran-defense-minister-katz-says-sirens-sound-across-israel- ("Times of Israel")]The United States takes part in the attack on Iran with President Donald Trump announcing a "major U.S. combat operation" targeting Iranian missile facilities and naval assets, and calls on the Iranian military to overthrow their supreme leader Ali Khamenei. [https:--www.iranintl.com-en-202602281238 (Iran International)] [https:--www.ynet.co.il-news-blogs-article-hyvvmuyywl?#HyezEabeKZg (Ynet)]Explosions are reported in Tehran, Iran, as U.S.-launched Tomahawk missiles strike Iranian targets, including the supreme leader's office. Satellite imagery confirms the destruction of Khamenei's compound. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-liveblog_entry-satellite-image-shows-destruction-of-khameneis-compound- ("The Times of Israel")] [https:--www.yahoo.com-news-articles-witnesses-hear-explosion-irans-capital-061713591.html (AP)] [https:--middle-east-online.com-en-us-israel-strike-irans-leadership-targets (Middle East Online)] [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-live-cn5ge95q6y7t (BBC News)]Iran launches ballistic missiles at a United States Navy facility in Bahrain, targeting the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet. The Bahraini interior ministry urges citizens and residents to seek nearest safe locations. [https:--apnews.com-article-iran-us-explosion-tehran-c2f11247d8a66e36929266f2c557a54c (AP)] [https:--www.alkhaleej.ae-2026-02-28-%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B0%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B7%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%82%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%AC%D9%87-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A3%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A8 (AFP via "Al Khaleej")]The Cabinet of Israel declares a state of emergency related to the strikes on Iran. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-us-and-israel-launch-major-joint-assault-on-iran-trump-indicates-goal-is-to-topple-regime- ("The Times of Israel")]Iran launches missiles at Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), killing a person in Abu Dhabi, according to Emirati officials. Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE state that they have intercepted Iranian missiles. The U.S. embassies in Bahrain and Qatar instruct their personnel to shelter in place. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1496336-us-embassy-in-qatar-orders-lockdown-for-staff.html (AFP via "L'Orient–Le Jour")] [https:--www.middleeasteye.net-live-blog-live-blog-update-afp-loud-explosions-heard-saudi-capital-riyadh ("Middle East Eye")] [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-iran-fires-missiles-gulf-arab-states-one-killed-abu-dhabi-2026-02-28- (Reuters)] [https:--english.wafa.ps-Pages-Details-167825 (Wafa)]​At least two people are killed and five more are injured when an unidentified airstrike targets the Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters in Jurf al-Nasr, Iraq. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-liveblog_entry-air-strike-hits-iraqi-base-hosting-pro-iran-militia-sources-say- (AFP via "Times of Israel")] [https:--www.annahar.com-international-iran-281231-%D9%82%D8%B5%D9%81-%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%87%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D9%85%D9%82%D8%B1-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B4%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B9%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AC%D8%B1%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AE%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%82%D9%88%D8%B7-%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%88%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%AD%D9%89 ("An-Nahar")] [https:--www.thenationalnews.com-news-mena-2026-02-28-iran-backed-militias-in-iraq-say-us-israel-attack-kills-at-least-two-fighters- ("The National")]Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, and Qatar close their respective airspaces to civilian flights as a precautionary measure, while the UAE partially closes its airspace. Later, the UAE indefinitely suspends all flights from Dubai International Airport. [https:--www.independent.co.uk-bulletin-news-dubai-flights-cancelled-iran-attack-airspace-airport-b2929467.html ("The Independent")] [https:--gulfnews.com-uae-gulf-countries-close-airspace-uae-qatar-kuwait-bahrain-suspend-flights-amid-regional-strikes-1.500458416 ("Gulf News")] [https:--www.hindustantimes.com-world-news-indigo-issues-advisory-after-iran-israel-and-iraq-shut-airspace-over-strikes-closely-monitoring-101772267982181.html ("Hindustan Times")]Yemen's Houthis announce the resumption of attacks on Red Sea shipping routes and on Israel in support of Iran. [https:--apnews.com-article-iran-protests-us-aircraft-carrier-crackdown-yemen-e0a6b3c72775348c553ad185af5bfb20 (AP)]Iranian Shahed drones strike Kuwait International Airport resulting in minor injures to several airport workers as well as damage to the main airport terminal. [https:--timeskuwait.com-kuwait-airport-targetted-by-drones- ("The Times Kuwait")]Iran says it has launched a ballistic missile attack on Dubai with reports of multiple missiles striking the city. At least one hotel on the Palm Islands is hit and is ablaze, injuring at least four people. The Burj Khalifa is evacuated. [https:--www.hindustantimes.com-world-news-burj-khalifa-evacuated-why-dubai-authorities-are-asking-people-to-vacate-worlds-tallest-building-101772294564291.html ("Hindustan Times")] [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-live-cn5ge95q6y7t (BBC News)] [https:--www.mirror.co.uk-news-world-news-breaking-dubai-hotel-erupts-flames-36796610 ("The Mirror")]Iranian drones strike residential areas of Manama, Bahrain, including a direct hit on a 20-storey tower block. [https:--defensemirror.com-news-41210-U_S__Naval_Base_in_Bahrain_under_Attack_from_Iran__20_Storey_Building_Damaged_in_Manama (Defense Mirror)]Iranian defence minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Pakpour are reportedly killed by Israeli strikes. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-iran-defence-minister-guards-commander-killed-israeli-attacks-three-sources-say-2026-02-28- (Reuters)]The IRGC Navy announces the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels. [https:--www.news18.com-world-iran-announces-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-bars-vessel-movement-report-ws-l-9935851.html (News18)]The Iranian Red Crescent Society reports 201 people have been kiiled and 747 others have been injured so far in Israeli and American strikes on Iran. [https:--apnews.com-live-live-updates-israel-iran-february-28-2026 (AP)]2026 United States military buildup in the Middle East 1772306635 2026-02-28 9f562a83256b2926be1348412711963360e24504 /feed/2026/02/28/israel-launches-an-attack-on-iran-calling-it-a-preemptive-strike Israel launches an attack on Iran, calling it a preemptive strike. 1772306634 2026-02-28 e0f6f7b383bbe1f15eedfcb8fc8c713758e47a26 1 2026 Iran war Iran 2 /feed/2026/02/28/israel-launches-an-attack-on-iran-calling-it-a-preemptive-strike-killing-several-iranian-high-ranking-officials-includ Israel launches an attack on Iran, calling it a preemptive strike, killing several Iranian high-ranking officials including supreme leader Ali Khamenei. /feed/2026/04/16/two-people-have-been-arrested-on-suspicion-of-an-arson-attack-against-a-synagogue-in-finchley-north-london-the-suspect BBC 16 1d0d37fcf420400bb8b447e55de6cbe036b30609 4 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cew77rwrevdo 2026 Two people have been arrested on suspicion of an arson attack against a synagogue in Finchley, North London. The suspects are thought to be in connection with a state sponsored terrorist group from Iran, and to be a part of the 2026 Iran war.