Dubai airport partially resumes services after drone attack Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, has announced it is partially resuming services. This comes after the airport suspended operations earlier on Saturday after being struck by a drone. The source of the drone was not immediately clear.
Iran war: Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest updates from the US-Israeli war on Iran, now in its eighth day: Israel and the United States continued bombing Iran overnight, with air strikes reported in Tehran and Isfahan on Saturday. According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, the US and Israel have so far targeted 6,668 civilian facilities across the country, including 5,535 residential units, 1,041 commercial units, 14 medical centres, 65 schools, and 13 centres affiliated with the Iranian Red Crescent. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to “neighbouring countries” on Saturday and said a temporary leadership council had decided to suspend attacks against them, unless Iran itself was attacked from their territory.
Israeli raids kill 12 as Lebanon displacement crosses 95,000 At least 12 people were killed and 33 wounded in Israeli air raids on the town of Nabi Chit in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The strikes come amid escalating cross-border fighting linked to the wider regional conflict. Lebanese officials say more than 200 people have been killed in the country since the conflict began, while about 95,000 have been displaced.
Iran says it won’t target neighbours unless attacks originate from there Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday said Iran will not target neighbouring countries unless attacks against Iran originate from their territory. Iranian media reported that the decision was approved by the country’s interim leadership council. Pezeshkian also apologised to neighbouring states for strikes carried out in recent days, saying Iran did not seek confrontation with countries in the region.
Iran says it struck Malta-flagged oil tanker near Hormuz Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday said it targeted an oil tanker in the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz using a drone, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. The vessel, identified as the Prima, was described as ignoring repeated warnings from the IRGC Navy about navigation in the area. Marine tracking data shows the Prima is an oil and chemical tanker sailing under the flag of Malta.
Video: Tehran airport in flames after US-Israeli strikes Videos circulating online reportedly show Mehrabad International Airport, one of the two main airports in Tehran, was caught in flames following air strikes on Saturday. Videos circulating online reportedly show Mehrabad International Airport, one of the two main airports in Tehran, was caught in flames following air strikes on Saturday pic. twitter.
UAE: IRGC says it damaged radar systems and runways used by US Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday said its forces carried out strikes on US military positions in the Gulf using missiles and drones. In a statement reported by the IRNA news agency, the IRGC said the attacks targeted the al-Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates. The group said the strikes destroyed radar systems, drone maintenance hangars and reconnaissance facilities at the base.
Israel says 80 jets dropped 230 munitions, explosions reported across Iran The Israeli military on Saturday said more than 80 fighter jets carried out overnight strikes across Iran, dropping about 230 munitions on what it described as military targets. The army said the attacks targeted several sites, including an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps military university, missile launch infrastructure and an underground facility used to store and manufacture ballistic missiles. Explosions were reported in multiple parts of the Iranian capital, Tehran, with state television saying loud blasts were heard across the city.
US works on exit options for citizens in Qatar The US Embassy in Qatar on Saturday urged American citizens in the region to remain vigilant as efforts continue to assist them in leaving the Middle East. In a notice, the embassy said it is working on additional options to help US nationals depart safely. Officials advised Americans to closely monitor their email for updates or last-minute changes related to travel arrangements.
Missile waves from Iran send millions of Israelis to shelters overnight Millions of Israelis were forced into shelters overnight after Iran launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles toward the country, according to Al Jazeera, which reported that at least five missiles were detected since midnight, triggering air raid sirens across several areas. Israeli officials said the security establishment had anticipated up to 1,000 Iranian missile launches during the first week of fighting, but about 200 have been fired so far. Israeli analysts say the attacks are aimed at pressuring the government by keeping civilians in shelters for extended periods.
Satellite images show US THAAD radar site damaged near Saudi air base Satellite imagery from March 1 shows smoke rising from a radar site near Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, where dozens of US military aircraft are stationed. The site is one of five radar locations identified as having been struck by Iran or its allies, according to analysis cited in a report by CNN, whose reporter said that the US is considering "relocating a battery currently in South Korea". The images show damage to a compound where a radar system linked to a THAAD missile defence battery had previously been sheltered under a tent.
Iran launches new missiles at Israel, interceptions reported over Jordan The Israeli military on Saturday said it detected new missile launches from Iran toward the Greater Tel Aviv area and other parts of central Israel. Earlier alerts were also issued for southern Israel as air defences were activated to intercept incoming missiles. Reports said that two missiles were intercepted after entering the airspace over the Jordanian city of Aqaba, according to Al Jazeera.
Hezbollah: Helicopter infiltration sparked clashes with Israeli soldiers Hezbollah on Saturday said its fighters clashed with Israeli troops after what it described as a helicopter infiltration in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, AFP reported. In a statement, the group said four Israeli military helicopters entered from the Syrian direction before troops advanced toward the town of Nabi Chit. Hezbollah said its fighters engaged the troops near a cemetery in the town, after which Israeli forces launched air strikes and began withdrawing.
Oil prices surges on fears of supply disruption amid escalating conflict Oil prices surged amid fears that the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran could disrupt global energy supplies. Brent crude rose to about $92. 69 a barrel, up 8.
Israel launches 'broad-scale wave of strikes' on Tehran Israel’s military on Saturday said it has begun a “broad-scale wave of strikes” targeting sites in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The announcement came as Iranian state media reported an explosion in the western part of the city. The strikes followed another round of Iranian missile launches toward Israel, according to the Israeli military.
Hegseth says US tracking reports of Russia aiding Iran US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump is aware of the situation after reports that Russia may be providing intelligence to Iran about American positions in the Middle East. S Speaking to CBS News, Hegseth said Washington is closely monitoring developments. Hegseth added that the United States is “tracking everything” and would confront any activity that should not be taking place.
Report: Israeli commandos clash with Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley Clashes were reported in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley after Israeli commandos attempted a landing operation in the mountainous areas near the Syrian-Lebanese border, Lebanese National News Agency said. Al Jazeera reported that Israeli soldiers moved toward the town of Nabi Chit, where they were engaged in exchanges of fire with Hezbollah fighters.
US approves emergency weapons sale to Israel The US State Department on Saturday approved a possible emergency arms sale to Israel worth about $151. 8 million, including munitions and related support services. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said an emergency determination was made to allow the immediate sale to the Israeli government.
Saudi defence minister meets Pakistan army chief over Iran tensions Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman met with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir to discuss what Saudi officials described as Iranian aggression against the kingdom, according to the Saudi Defence Ministry. The talks were held within the framework of a strategic defence agreement between the two countries. The ministry said both sides expressed hope that Iran would act with restraint and avoid what it called “misguided calculations.
Saudi military downs drone east of Riyadh Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry on Saturday said its air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone east of the capital, Riyadh. The ministry said the drone was destroyed before it could reach its target. Earlier, Saudi authorities said four drones were shot down in the south of the country, while a ballistic missile targeting Prince Sultan Air Base was also intercepted and destroyed.
