US and Israel Launch Attacks on Iranian Targets After Day Three
March 2, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Reports of Attacks Emerge Following Iranian Supreme Leader’s Death
A series of attacks has been reported in Dubai, Cyprus, and across the region following the confirmation of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death. The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, while talks between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program were ongoing.
Iran responded with missile and drone attacks across the region, targeting locations in Israel as well as US military assets in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Iraq. The attacks have continued into Monday, with reports of explosions in Doha.
The strikes on Iranian targets are part of a retaliatory response by Iran against the US and Israeli actions. The situation remains fluid, with tensions escalating for the third day of the conflict. The details of the ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran regarding Iran’s nuclear program have not been disclosed.
As the situation continues to unfold, reports of attacks in various locations are emerging. The full extent of the damage and casualties is still unknown at this time.
Source: Al Jazeera