Israeli jets bomb areas in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on towns in southern and eastern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported. The attacks targeted several areas, including the town of Douris in the Bekaa Valley. Witnesses reported the sound of fighter jets and explosions as the strikes hit multiple locations.
Hezbollah warns Israelis near Lebanon border to evacuate settlements Hezbollah on Friday issued a warning in Hebrew calling on Israeli residents to evacuate settlements within 5 kilometres of the Lebanon border. The group said the warning comes in response to Israeli military operations in Lebanon. In a statement, Hezbollah said Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, civilians and infrastructure “will not go unanswered.
US military: Attack leaves Iranian drone carrier vessel on fire The US military said it struck an Iranian vessel described as a “drone carrier,” leaving the ship on fire as fighting with Iran intensified. US Central Command (Centcom) said in a post on X that American forces carried out the strike but did not specify where the attack occurred. Centcom said the vessel was “roughly the size of a WWII aircraft carrier.
Israel says 'broad wave' of airstrikes targeting infrastructure in Iran Israel’s military said its warplanes launched a “broad wave” of airstrikes targeting infrastructure in Iran’s capital, Tehran. In a statement, the military confirmed the strikes but provided no immediate details about the targets or damage. Earlier, journalists in Tehran reported hearing the sound of warplanes and multiple explosions over the city.
Security threat level elevated in Qatar, alert issued Authorities in Qatar issued an alert saying the security threat level has been elevated and urged residents to remain indoors, Al Jazeera reported. The message advised people to avoid going outside and stay away from windows and exposed areas. Residents in the capital, Doha, reported hearing explosions shortly after the alert was issued.
Recap: Key developments of US-Israel war on Iran Here are the latest developments related to the US-Israeli war on Iran, which enters its seventh day on Friday: Iranian attacks struck two hotels and a residential building in Manama, causing property damage but no casualties were reported. The United States says it has sunk more than 30 Iranian vessels since the start of joint operations with Israel. A US official said an Iranian “drone carrier” was recently struck and left burning.
Report: UAE considering freeze on Iranian assets The United Arab Emirates is considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets held in the country, The Wall Street Journal reported. The move could target what the report described as Iran’s shadow financing networks and potentially limit Tehran’s access to foreign currency. The report comes amid escalating regional tensions after Iran launched strikes across several sites in the region, including the UAE, following the joint US-Israel war against Iran.
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missiles targeting air base hosting US troops Saudi Arabia said its air defence forces intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles targeting Prince Sultan Air Base, which hosts US military personnel. In a statement posted on X, the ministry’s spokesperson said the missiles were successfully intercepted before reaching their target. Authorities did not immediately report any damage or casualties.
Trump: Khamenei’s son unacceptable, US must help pick successor US President Donald Trump on Thursday declared that he would be personally involved in selecting Iran’s next leader following the killing of Ali Khamenei, according to an interview published in Axios. Trump told Axios that Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, would be “unacceptable” as a successor and said the United States wants a leader who would bring “harmony and peace” to Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei, a mid-ranking cleric with close ties to Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guards, is considered one of the most likely candidates to succeed his father.
Iran missile barrage triggers explosions across Tel Aviv, damage reported Explosions were heard across Tel Aviv early Friday after Iran launched a new barrage of missiles toward central Israel, APS news agency reported, quoting witnesses. Israeli emergency services said teams responded to several reported impact sites, while police said there was property damage but no reported injuries. A projectile struck a building on the outskirts of Tel Aviv, forcing residents to evacuate, while firefighters worked to extinguish a blaze at a residential building caused by falling debris after a missile interception.
Iraq’s top Shia cleric Sistani calls for restraint and diplomacy Iraq’s top Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, on Wednesday condemned the US-Israeli war against Iran and warned that the escalating conflict could destabilise the wider region. In a statement issued from his office in Najaf, Sistani described the attacks on Iranian territory as a dangerous precedent and urged the international community to act to prevent further escalation. The statement called on Muslims and the broader international community to denounce the war and show solidarity with the Iranian people.
Bahrain says Iranian attack hits sites in Manama Bahrain’s Interior Ministry on Thursday said that an Iranian attack overnight struck three locations in the capital, Manama, causing property damage but no casualties. In statements posted on X, authorities said the strikes hit two hotels and a residential building. Officials said the attacks caused material damage and security forces are assessing the sites.
Kuwait says air defences intercept missile as sirens sound in Bahrain Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence said its air defences intercepted a missile that had entered the country’s airspace. The ministry later said debris from the intercepted missile caused only minor damage. Sirens were also heard in Bahrain, where the interior ministry issued an alert urging citizens and residents to head to the nearest safe location.
US stocks fall as oil prices climb amid war on Iran US stock markets fell sharply as oil prices surged following the Israeli-US war on Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,052 points, or 2. 2 percent, while the S&P 500 fell 1.
UK defence secretary does not rule out joining strikes on Iran UK Defence Secretary John Healey declined to rule out Britain taking part in US and Israeli strikes on Iran. “As circumstances in any conflict change, you’ve got to be willing to adapt the action you take,” Healey said in an interview with Sky News. Healey arrived in Cyprus as officials there reacted to a drone strike that evaded detection and hit a Royal Air Force base on the island, drawing anger from local ministers.
WHO says war on Iran disrupting $18m in humanitarian health supplies The World Health Organization said humanitarian shipments have been disrupted due to insecurity, airspace closures and restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, adding that it is exploring possible land routes as alternatives. Dr. Hanan Balkhy, the WHO’s regional director for the eastern Mediterranean, said the disruption is blocking access to $18 million worth of humanitarian health supplies, while another eight million dollars in shipments cannot reach the regional hub.
US says it struck 200 targets across Iran in past 72 hours US Central Command said it has carried out strikes on around 200 targets across Iran over the past 72 hours. According to CENTCOM, B-2 bombers dropped dozens of bunker-buster bombs within the last hour on deeply buried ballistic missile launch sites. The US military also said it struck what it described as Iran’s equivalent of a space command.
NATO says alliance ready to defend members after Iranian strikes NATO said it is well-positioned to defend its members against potential attacks by Iran. At a meeting of the alliance’s 32 member states in Brussels, Secretary General Mark Rutte praised the Supreme Allied Commander Europe and allied personnel for their coordination, which led to an Iranian ballistic missile being identified, tracked and intercepted, according to a statement. NATO also “strongly condemned” Iranian strikes on member state Turkey on Wednesday and expressed full solidarity with Ankara.
Explosions heard in Tel Aviv as Iranian strikes hit central Israel Several buildings were damaged across central Israel during a new wave of Iranian strikes, according to emergency services cited by Haaretz. AFP journalists reported hearing two rounds of explosions in Tel Aviv shortly after 21:00 GMT. Sirens continued to sound across Tel Aviv, central Israel and the occupied West Bank, Haaretz reported.
Does Mark Carney know where he stands on the US-Israeli war on Iran? Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Thu, 03/05/2026 - 18:41 Canada's messaging has been almost as muddled as that of the US, even though it's not a participant Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives at a defence, science and technology showcase with the Royal Australian Air Force in Canberra, Australia, on 5 March 2026 (Hilary Wardhaugh/AFP) Off Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has spent almost as much time abroad as he has at home since his election last year, reaffirming and rebuilding his country's international relationships as the US becomes less of a reliable partner. On 28 February, while on a high-stakes visit to India as the US and Israel launched their war on Iran , Carney released a statement that made his position unabashedly clear.
