DHAKA, March 3, (V7N) – The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, shows no signs of abating as new strikes and retaliations continue across the region. Here are the latest developments:

Israel Intercepts Iranian Missiles Just after midnight local time on Tuesday, Israel's military reported intercepting a large wave of missiles launched from Iran targeting multiple locations, including Jerusalem. Defensive systems were engaged to counter the missile threat, Israel's military confirmed.

Drone Attack on US Embassy in Riyadh Early Tuesday morning, explosions rocked Riyadh's diplomatic quarter, where the US embassy is located. Two drones hit the embassy, sparking a fire, according to a Saudi defense ministry spokesman. This attack adds to the growing concerns about the safety of foreign missions in the region.

Explosions Across the Gulf Loud explosions were heard in Qatar, where two ballistic missiles launched by Iran were intercepted by the country's defense systems. The military also reported downing Iranian bombers and halting LNG production as a result of the attacks.

Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon Israel's military launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, including command centers and weapons storage facilities, in retaliation for earlier attacks by the Iran-backed militant group. Hezbollah confirmed it launched rockets and drones at Israel as a "defensive act."

US Embassy Evacuation Warnings The US State Department issued a warning urging American citizens to depart from 14 countries in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, due to heightened safety risks from the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.

Israel Strikes Iran’s State Broadcaster. In a significant escalation, Israel claimed to have struck and dismantled the headquarters of Iran's state broadcaster, IRIB, accusing it of promoting calls for the destruction of Israel and the use of nuclear weapons.

Iran Threatens to Block Oil Shipments. A high-ranking Iranian general warned that Iran would "burn any ship" attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil shipments, as tensions rise in the region. Iran also threatened to attack oil pipelines, potentially driving oil prices to $200 per barrel.

US and Israel’s Military Strikes on Iran. The US and Israel have carried out more than 1,250 strikes on Iranian targets in the first 48 hours of the conflict. These strikes have targeted ballistic missile sites, Iranian navy ships, submarines, and anti-ship missile installations.

Damage to UNESCO Site in Tehran Reports from local media in Iran indicate that the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in Tehran was damaged during the joint US-Israeli airstrikes. Parts of the palace, including windows and mirrors, were destroyed due to the blasts.

Trump’s Remarks on Long-Term War: US President Donald Trump has suggested that the strikes on Iran may continue longer than initially anticipated. He outlined four main objectives: destroying Iran's missile capabilities, eliminating its navy, preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and dismantling its ability to fund and direct terrorist groups.

Australia's Military Base Hit Australia’s Defence Minister confirmed that its military base, Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, was targeted during the weekend by Iranian strikes.


As the conflict deepens, the region faces growing instability with increasing attacks on strategic sites, military installations, and diplomatic missions. The situation continues to evolve, with no resolution in sight as tensions mount across the Middle East.

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