US, Israel Attack Iran LIVE Updates: Iran Denies Targeting Azerbaijan After Drone Strikes in Nakhchivan

05 Mar, 26 : 05:59 PM

Missiles Hit Two Schools in Iran’s Parand, Cause Damage to Nearby Homes

Missiles allegedly fired by the United States and Israel struck two schools in the town of Parand, southwest of Tehran, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency. The report said the attack caused significant damage, sharing images showing debris scattered inside what appeared to be a classroom. Several nearby residential buildings were also damaged in the strike.

🇮🇱🇺🇸⚔️🇮🇷🏫❗️Missile attack on 2 schools in Parand, Iran

A while ago, American and Zionist missiles targeted two schools in the new city of Parand.

Field observations by the Fars reporter indicate damage to several residential units near and adjacent to these 2 schools.… pic.twitter.com/0rVo2rutFt

— dana (@dana916) March 5, 2026

05 Mar, 26 : 05:56 PM

Iran Warns EU Countries Will ‘Pay the Price’ if They Stay Silent on US-Israel Attacks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has warned that European Union countries will “pay the price, sooner or later” if they remain silent over the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Speaking to Spanish broadcaster TVE, Baghaei said the EU’s silence on the strikes amounts to ignoring what Tehran considers a violation of international law.

05 Mar, 26 : 05:29 PM

Tehran’s Azadi Stadium ‘Destroyed’ in Strikes

Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, which has hosted international football matches, has been “destroyed” in strikes on the country, according to Iran’s state broadcaster. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting released footage showing extensive damage to the stadium, with thick clouds of smoke rising from the stands following the attack.

#US and #Israel destroyed the 12000seat Azadi Stadium today; a place hosted international competitions for decades.

Neither nuclear bombs nor ballistic missiles are made in stadiums.

No expectations from international organizations, especially after killing of 72000 in #Gaza. pic.twitter.com/rOzfVM6EVH

— IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) (@iribnews_irib) March 5, 2026

05 Mar, 26 : 05:19 PM

Iran Denies Targeting Azerbaijan After Drone Strikes in Nakhchivan

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has denied allegations that Tehran targeted Azerbaijan after reports that two Iranian drones struck the Nakhchivan region, including a building at the airport. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has not targeted the Republic of Azerbaijan,” Gharibabadi said in remarks reported by Iran’s Tasnim news agency. “We do not target our neighbouring countries.” He added that Iran’s policy is to strike only the military bases of its enemies operating in the region and used to launch attacks against Iran, including facilities linked to the United States and Israel.

05 Mar, 26 : 04:45 PM

Iran Accuses US and Israel of ‘Deliberately Targeting Civilian Areas’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the United States and Israel of intentionally striking civilian areas during the ongoing conflict. “Our people are being brutally slaughtered as the aggressors deliberately target civilian areas and any location they believe will inflict the maximum possible suffering and loss of life,” Baqaei said in a post on X.

This savage, unprovoked, and utterly unjustified aggression against the Islamic Republic of #Iran extends far beyond the battlefield. It reverberates through global markets, driving up energy prices, destabilizing currencies, and eroding the purchasing power of ordinary people…

— Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) March 5, 2026

05 Mar, 26 : 04:35 PM

NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns Iran ‘Close’ to Becoming Threat to Europe

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that Iran is “close” to becoming a threat to Europe and voiced support for US President Donald Trump over efforts to target Tehran’s nuclear and missile capabilities. Rutte said Iran’s growing nuclear and ballistic missile ambitions pose dangers beyond the Middle East and stressed that it is important to ensure Tehran no longer threatens the region or Europe. He also underlined the need for continued vigilance as tensions rise, saying steps must be taken to prevent Iran from developing capabilities that could endanger wider international security.

05 Mar, 26 : 04:22 PM

Mumbai Seafarer Killed After Missile Hits Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

A tragic incident has claimed the life of a 33-year-old seafarer from Kandivali after a missile reportedly struck the product tanker MT MKD Vyom in the Strait of Hormuz on March 1. Dixit Amritlal Solanki, who was serving as an oiler on the vessel, had been on board for nearly 80 days when the attack occurred. While 21 other crew members were safely rescued and taken to Muscat, efforts are ongoing to recover Solanki’s body. The incident highlights growing concerns over the safety of merchant vessels and seafarers as tensions escalate in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Iran-Israel conflict. Read More: Mumbai Seafarer Killed After Missile Hits Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

05 Mar, 26 : 04:01 PM

Iran Urges Public to Conserve Water and Electricity After US-Israel Strikes

Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has urged citizens to use water and electricity carefully as repair work continues at facilities damaged in the US-Israel attacks. According to comments reported by Iran’s Mehr news agency, Aliabadi called on the public to reduce consumption while workers work to restore affected infrastructure. He asked people to monitor their usage “so that we can get through this situation without creating serious problems.”

05 Mar, 26 : 03:57 PM

Israel Says Over 300,000 Displaced in Lebanon as Military Targets Hundreds of Sites

The Israeli military said more than 300,000 people in Lebanon have been displaced amid its ongoing offensive in the country. “More than 300,000 Lebanese have been evacuated,” Israeli military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said during a briefing. Israel’s military has also ordered residents living south of the Litani River to leave the area. Defrin said Israeli forces had struck more than 320 locations, destroying several targets including missile launchers.

05 Mar, 26 : 03:07 PM

Qatar Air Defences Intercept Missile Attack as Explosions Heard Over Doha

Qatar’s Defence Ministry said its air defence systems were intercepting a missile attack. The statement came after multiple explosions were heard in the skies above Doha.

05 Mar, 26 : 02:33 PM

Azerbaijan Says Iranian Drones Strike Nakhchivan Airport and Nearby Area, Two Injured

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry has stated that multiple drones launched from Iran struck its territory, with one hitting a terminal building at Nakhchivan International Airport and another landing near a school in the village of Shakarabad. “We strongly condemn these drone attacks carried out from the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which resulted in damage to the airport building and injuries to two civilians,” the ministry said in a statement.

05 Mar, 26 : 02:27 PM

Middle East Conflict Casts Uncertainty Over Iraq’s Football World Cup Playoff Participation

Iraq’s participation in the inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico, which will determine two places at this year’s FIFA World Cup, is uncertain due to travel disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Iraqi team is scheduled to face the winner of the earlier playoff between Bolivia national football team and Suriname national football team in Monterrey on March 31 for a spot in the tournament. However, officials fear the squad may struggle to reach Mexico as Iraqi airspace remains closed.

05 Mar, 26 : 02:13 PM

Second Iranian Warship Approaches Sri Lanka Waters After US Submarine Sinks Frigate

A second Iranian naval vessel is moving toward Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, near the same area where a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate a day earlier. Sri Lanka’s media minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the warship, reportedly carrying more than 100 crew members, is currently positioned just outside the country’s waters. The development comes after the Sri Lankan government said it is working to safeguard the lives of crew aboard an Iranian vessel near its coast. On Wednesday, a US submarine destroyed an Iranian warship with a torpedo in international waters off Sri Lanka. Also Read: "Sunk by a torpedo, quiet death," US Secy of War confirms hit on Iranian vessel in Indian Ocean

05 Mar, 26 : 12:19 PM

Iran Warns US Will “Regret” Submarine Strike Near Sri Lanka

Iran has issued a sharp warning to the US on Thursday, after accusing Washington of carrying out a submarine attack nearly 2,000 miles from Iranian territory. Officials in Iran said the US would “bitterly regret” the action, which Tehran says sets a dangerous precedent amid the ongoing regional conflict involving Israel.

According to Iranian state media, the incident took place off the coast of Sri Lanka, where a US submarine reportedly launched a strike against Iranian assets. Tehran has not released technical details but described the attack as an “act of aggression” far beyond the country’s territorial reach.

05 Mar, 26 : 11:26 AM

Israel Announces Another Wave of Attacks in Tehran

The Israeli military said it has “launched a broad wave of attacks” against Iranian state infrastructure throughout Tehran.

05 Mar, 26 : 10:16 AM

Iran Gives Nuclear Warning to Israel If Regime Change Attempted

Iran has warned that any attempt to force a change in its government would lead to an attack on Dimona nuclear site, according to a report by ISNA. The warning given by a senior Iranian military official as the United States and Israel continue to discuss political change in Tehran....Read more here.

05 Mar, 26 : 09:32 AM

Iranian Regime Poses Security Threat Israel, Says IDF International Spokesperson

"So again, I'm speaking to a military operation. The military operation is intended to prevent that existential threat. When we took out, on the initial strike of the operation, more than 40 senior commanders, the most senior of them being the Supreme Leader Khamenei, we had one goal, and that's to take away from the security threat that the Iranian regime poses on Israel and on the world, and we'll continue to operate in any way that we need to in order to advance that goal," said IDF International Spokesperson, LT Ben Cohen.

Watch: In a interview with IANS, IDF International Spokesperson, LT Ben Cohen says, "So again, I'm speaking to a military operation. The military operation is intended to prevent that existential threat. When we took out, on the initial strike of the operation, more than 40… pic.twitter.com/QkdfcN5jFg

— IANS (@ians_india) March 5, 2026

05 Mar, 26 : 09:29 AM

Military Conducting Military Operation Against Military Targets, Says IDF Spokesperson LT Ben Cohen

"We're a military conducting a military operation against military targets, and we'll continue to do so as long as we're active," said IDF International Spokesperson, LT Ben Cohen in a interview with news agency IANS.

05 Mar, 26 : 09:18 AM

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Al Shahabiya District of Lebanon

Israel airstrike struck Lebanon's Al Shahabiya district of southern Tyre as well as on the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to country's National News Agency. The districts targeted in Beirut include Ghobeiri, Haret Hreik and Bir al-Abed, the agency said.

05 Mar, 26 : 09:14 AM

Explosion Heard at US Victoria Base Near Baghdad Airport

An explosion has been heard in the vicinity of Baghdad airport, which houses the Victoria Base, previously used to host US troops, according to Iraqi media outlets.

05 Mar, 26 : 08:46 AM

US May Not Be Able to Intercept All Iranian Drones Targeting Military Bases, Say Officials

Officials told lawmakers in a private briefing on Tuesday that US defenses may not be able to intercept every Iranian drone being launched toward U.S. military bases and assets, according to The Guardian.

05 Mar, 26 : 08:43 AM

Two Killed in Israeli Strike in Lebanon Palestinian Refugee Camp

Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health said two were killed in a strike by Israel military on the Beddawi camp in North Lebanon’s Tripoli.  

05 Mar, 26 : 07:59 AM

Iran Attacks ‘Anti-Iran Separatist Forces’ in Iraq’s Kurdistan

Iranian forces attacked anti-Iran separatist forces in Iraq's Kurdish region, according to Iran's Press TV.