On February 28, Israel and the United States launched a series of strikes on Iran, including the country's capital, Tehran. This is a continuation of the bombings that began in June 2025. US President Trump accused Iran of financing and training militants in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Hamas in Palestine and said that the aim of the operation was to destroy Iran's missile industry.
In response, Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones at targets in Israel and US military bases in the Middle East. Explosions were heard in Israel, Bahrain, where the US fleet is based in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.
The attack on Iran came hours after Trump said he was “not happy” with the latest talks with Iran over its nuclear program. The US has increased its military presence in the region in recent weeks.
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All events 00:46
An accident occurred at Dubai International Airport in the UAE, 4 people were injured
Some media outlets are reporting that Iran has struck an airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The airport wrote about the incident, but without providing details. Dubai Airports confirmed this in a statement.
According to the company, an accident occurred at Dubai International Airport (DXB), in which 4 people – airport employees – were injured. They were provided with assistance.
Emergency services were immediately involved and are working with the relevant authorities to eliminate the consequences of the accident, the press service added. Most of the terminals have been evacuated.
“Updated information will be published as soon as it becomes available,” the company said, without giving a reason for the incident.
Footage of the alleged consequences of Iran's strikes on Dubai airport has been circulated online.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GCAA) announced the closure of the airspace over the Emirates during the day, and also banned the flights of gliders, drones and amateur aircraft. The UAE announced that it would bear all the costs of accommodation and provision of travelers affected by flight cancellations and found themselves in a difficult situation, local publication Khaleej Times reported, external.
The Ministry of Defense said that since the beginning of Iran's attacks, the UAE's air force and air defenses have shot down and destroyed 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched towards the country.
February 28 23:43
Trump says Khamenei is dead
United States President Donald Trump announced that Iran's supreme leader is dead.
“Khamenei, one of the most evil men in history, is dead. This is justice not only for the people of Iran, but for all the great Americans and people from many countries around the world who were killed or maimed by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty thugs,” Trump says.
According to the politician, Khamenei was eliminated with the help of American intelligence and high-tech surveillance systems, as well as thanks to cooperation with Israel.
He added that the Iranian people have a chance to take back their country. At the same time, the intensive and targeted bombing of Iran, which began on the morning of February 28, will continue for a week or “as long as necessary” to achieve the US goal of peace in the Middle East, the American leader concluded.
February 28 23:19
One person injured in rocket attack on Tel Aviv, Israel
The Israeli city of Tel Aviv has been hit by a missile attack from Iran, The Times of Israel reports. At least one person was seriously injured, according to emergency services. A 40-year-old man was taken to hospital.
February 28 23:13
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council has begun due to hostilities between the US, Israel and Iran
The United Kingdom, which holds the presidency of the UN Security Council, has called an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council at the request of France, Bahrain, Colombia, China and Russia.
The public broadcasts the meeting live with Ukrainian translation.
February 28 23:07
Trump spoke with a number of world leaders — White House
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt wrote in X that US President Donald Trump held talks with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, as well as with the leaders of Great Britain, Kuwait, and Turkey.
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