US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Trump Says Worst-Case Scenario in Iran ‘If Someone as Bad Comes In,’ Claims US Strikes Are ‘Going Very Well’

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US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Trump Says Worst-Case Scenario in Iran ‘If Someone as Bad Comes In,’ Claims US Strikes Are ‘Going Very Well’ | US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Trump Says Worst-Case Scenario in Iran ‘If Someone as Bad Comes In,’ Claims US Strikes Are ‘Going Very Well’

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Trump Says Worst-Case Scenario in Iran ‘If Someone as Bad Comes In,’ Claims US Strikes Are ‘Going Very Well’

Hello! Welcome to today's live updates and breaking news from around the world. Just let us take you to the quick highlights from the US-Israel attack on Iran: Heavy sheltering from Israel on Iran's state TV broadcaster and other areas in Tehran was reported on Monday. Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz and said they will face attack.

At least six US military soldiers have been killed in Iran's retaliation strikes across the Middle East, according to USA officials. Gulf nations, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, condemned Iranian attacks on their territory and wrote letters to the UN Secretary-General and the president of the UN Security Council. Iran fired drones at the US embassy in Riyadh, resulting in fire and a blast, promoting authorities to issue shelter in place for the US mission in KSA. Follow this blog for the latest updates on the US-Israel-Iran War.   

03 Mar, 26 : 10:57 PM

Trump Suggests Iran Should Be Led by Insider Rather Than Reza Pahlavi After US-Israel War

US President Donald Trump said it might be preferable for someone from within Iran, rather than Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late shah, to assume leadership once the US-Israel war on Iran concludes.

“He [Pahlavi] seems like a very nice person. But it seems to me that someone from within might be better” to take over, Trump told reporters while meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House.

He also described his worst-case scenario in the campaign against Iran as a situation in which a new leader as severe as the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei takes power.

“I guess the worst case would be, we do this, and then somebody takes over who’s as bad as the previous person, right?” said Trump.
“That could happen. We don’t want that to happen.”

03 Mar, 26 : 10:53 PM

Trump Says Worst-Case Scenario in Iran ‘If Someone as Bad Comes In,’ Claims US Strikes Are ‘Going Very Well’

When asked about his worst-case scenario in Iran, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday responded, “I guess if someone as bad comes in.” He made the remarks while speaking to the media at the White House in Washington, DC, seated next to visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Trump painted a positive picture of his administration’s military campaign against Iran, stating, “We’re doing very well.” He added that Iran’s navy, air force, and air detection capabilities had been neutralized. While acknowledging that Iran continues “lobbing” missiles at Gulf neighbors, Trump said the US is actively targeting Iranian launch facilities to prevent further attacks.

03 Mar, 26 : 10:50 PM

US Military Hits Over 1,700 Targets in Iran, Says CENTCOM

The US military has carried out strikes on more than 1,700 targets in Iran, according to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). In a fact sheet, CENTCOM said the operations, which began on Saturday, targeted Iranian navy ships, submarines, anti-ship missile sites, and command and control centres.

03 Mar, 26 : 10:13 PM

Passenger Plane Destroyed At Bushehr Airport in US-Israel Airstrikes

Iranian media reported that a passenger aircraft parked at Bushehr Airport was destroyed in alleged joint airstrikes carried out by US and Israeli forces. State-linked Press TV shared an image purportedly showing the wreckage of an IranAir plane, with debris scattered across a blackened section of the tarmac and smoke rising from the site.

03 Mar, 26 : 09:39 PM

Joint US–Israel Strikes Hit Western Tehran; Thick Smoke Seen Rising Over City (Watch Video)

Joint strikes by the United States and Israel have hit targets in western Tehran, according to Iran’s ISNA news agency. Videos circulating from the city show thick layers of smoke rising over the area following the bombardment.

03 Mar, 26 : 09:36 PM

Ben Gurion Airport to Gradually Reopen Overnight With Limited Flights After Israel’s Airspace Closure

Ben Gurion Airport, Israel’s main international airport near Tel Aviv, has announced that the country’s airspace will begin reopening gradually from Wednesday night into Thursday. In the initial phase, operations will be limited to one departing passenger flight per hour. In a subsequent phase, the airport plans to increase capacity to two passenger flights per hour, although no specific timeline has been provided for this expansion. Israel’s airspace had been closed on Saturday following the launch of US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Also Read:  US-Israel-Iran War: How Traffic Cameras and Surveillance Led to the Air Strike on Khamenei

03 Mar, 26 : 09:21 PM

Netanyahu’s Warning to Hezbollah: ‘We Will Respond With Even Greater Force’

The prime minister said Israel is intensifying its military operations against Iran and vowed to escalate action against Hezbollah following recent attacks. “We continue to strike Iran with force. Our pilots are over the skies of Iran and Tehran and also over the skies of Lebanon,” Netanyahu said at an air force base in central Israel, according to a statement from his office. “Hezbollah made a very big mistake when it attacked us. We have already responded forcefully, and we will respond with even greater force.”

03 Mar, 26 : 09:14 PM

China Urges Halt to Strikes on Iran, Calls for Dialogue in Call With Israel

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar that Beijing opposes military action against Iran during a phone conversation, according to Chinese state media reports. Beijing, which maintains close ties with Tehran, has called for a ceasefire and described the killing of Ali Khamenei as a serious violation. However, in his remarks to Saar, Wang stopped short of directly condemning Israel and instead stressed the need to resolve tensions through dialogue and consultation, as reported by Xinhua News Agency. Wang noted that recent negotiations between Iran and the United States had been showing clear progress but were disrupted by the outbreak of hostilities. Reaffirming China’s opposition to US-Israeli strikes, he said the use of force would not resolve disputes and would instead create further complications. He called for an immediate cessation of military operations to prevent the conflict from escalating further.

03 Mar, 26 : 08:10 PM

Israel Warns of Imminent Strikes, Issues Evacuation Notice for Tehran Industrial Zone and Payam Airport

The Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning for residents and workers in an industrial area of Tehran as well as at Payam International Airport in Karaj, stating that strikes are expected to take place in the coming hours. In a message posted on its Farsi-language X account, the Israeli army specifically named the Hakimiyeh industrial zone and Payam International Airport, urging people in those locations to leave immediately ahead of the anticipated attacks.

03 Mar, 26 : 07:49 PM

Magen David Adom Says Seven Injured in Fresh Iranian Missile Barrage

Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service said seven people were injured following a new wave of missiles launched from Iran, according to Agence France-Presse. In a statement, MDA said paramedics and emergency medical technicians were treating seven casualties at three locations in central Israel. Among the injured is a woman in her 40s who is in moderate condition with blast-related injuries, while six others sustained minor injuries from glass shrapnel and explosions. Israeli police said officers were responding at multiple impact sites across central Israel and the Tel Aviv district after shrapnel fell in the area.

03 Mar, 26 : 06:44 PM

Israel Orders Military to Create Buffer Zone Inside Lebanon After Hezbollah Attacks

Israel has directed its military to take control of additional positions inside Lebanon in order to establish a buffer zone. The decision comes after the Lebanese army withdrew some of its forces following attacks by Hezbollah on Israeli bases in support of Iran.

03 Mar, 26 : 06:28 PM

Golestan Palace, Tehran’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sustains Damage in US-Israeli Strikes

Tehran's majestic Golestan Palace, a timeless UNESCO World Heritage Site and jewel of Qajar-era Persian architecture, has suffered heartbreaking damage from recent US-Israeli airstrikes. Shockwaves and debris shattered ornate orsi windows, intricate mirror work in the famed Throne Hall, and delicate wooden doors—assaulting Iran's cultural soul. Artifacts were safely relocated beforehand, but the blast scars remain vivid amid the historic gardens and tiled facades. As UNESCO voices deep concern for heritage in conflict, this strike on a symbol of national identity underscores the devastating toll of war on humanity's shared legacy.

03 Mar, 26 : 05:51 PM

Bahrain Says Its Air Defences Have Shot Down Dozens of Iranian Missiles and Drones

Bahrain has announced that its air defence systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed a large number of aerial threats launched by Iran since the start of the latest conflict, including over 70 missiles and around 90 drones, according to official statements from Bahraini authorities. The National Communication Centre reported that these interceptions were carried out with high efficiency as part of efforts to protect the kingdom’s territory and sovereignty against hostile attacks.

03 Mar, 26 : 05:38 PM

United Arab Emirates Says 3 Killed, 68 Injured in Iranian Attacks; 186 Missiles Launched

The UAE’s Defence Ministry spokesperson said three people were killed and 68 others injured following Iranian attacks across the country. According to the ministry, a total of 186 missiles were launched toward the UAE. Of these, 172 missiles were successfully intercepted, while 13 fell into the sea. One missile reportedly struck UAE territory. The spokesperson also stated that 812 Iranian drones were detected, with 755 of them intercepted by air defence systems.

03 Mar, 26 : 04:42 PM

‘They Must Stop the War; We Did Not Start It,’ Says Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Warning Conflict Could Spread to Europe and Beyond

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei called for an immediate halt to the war, stating that Tehran did not initiate the conflict and had instead pursued diplomacy, reported Al Jazeera. He said the international community must act responsibly before the situation escalates further, warning that the ongoing developments could soon draw Europe into the crisis. Baghaei criticised what he described as contradictory positions adopted by European nations, cautioning that violations of international law, moral principles, and the UN Charter would have consequences affecting people worldwide. He added that the United Nations Security Council bears a significant responsibility to condemn what he termed aggression against Iran and to clearly identify those responsible.

03 Mar, 26 : 04:28 PM

Qatar Says Not Informed of Iranian Missile Strikes; 8,000 Stranded Amid Airspace Closure

Dr. Majed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, addressed a press conference in Doha on March 3, outlining key developments amid rising regional tensions. He stated that Qatar had not received any prior notification regarding incoming missile attacks from Iran. He further said that Iranian jets shot down a day earlier were en route to Doha and had entered Qatari airspace despite warnings before being intercepted. Authorities are continuing efforts to locate the crew members of the downed aircraft. Al-Ansari also confirmed that there is currently no active communication with Iran. Meanwhile, nearly 8,000 people remain stranded in Qatar due to the ongoing airspace closure.

03 Mar, 26 : 04:22 PM

IAEA Reports Damage at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Site, Says No Radiological Risk Expected

The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Tuesday that Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment facility has suffered “some recent damage” amid the ongoing US-Israeli airstrike campaign. However, the agency clarified that no radiological impact is expected as a result of the incident. According to the UN nuclear watchdog, the damage appears to be concentrated around the entrance structures leading to the underground section of the site. The Natanz facility had previously been targeted by the United States during the 12-day Iran–Israel conflict in June.

03 Mar, 26 : 03:19 PM

IAEA Confirms ‘Recent Damage to Entrance Buildings’ of Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says new satellite imagery shows recent damage to several entrance buildings at Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant in central Iran.

In a brief assessment, the agency said there was no radiological consequence and no additional impact on the underground facility itself. The IAEA noted that the plant had already sustained significant damage during the June conflict last year, when Israel launched a 12-day operation against Iranian targets with support from the United States, including strikes on Natanz and two other sites.

The agency said it would continue monitoring the situation and remained in contact with Iranian authorities as further information becomes available.

03 Mar, 26 : 03:03 PM

Sirens Sound Across Tel Aviv and Central Israel

Red alert sirens were activated on Tuesday, March 3, across central Israel, including in Tel Aviv, following reports of incoming projectiles amid continued regional tensions. The warning sirens prompted residents to move to shelters as emergency protocols were activated.

03 Mar, 26 : 02:00 PM

5 Killed, 25 Injured in Strike on Residential Areas in Iran's Hamadan

At least five people have been killed and 25 injured in a US-Israel attack on residential neighbourhoods in Hamadan in western Iran, according to Al Jazeera, which quoted Mehr news agency. The report said the strikes hit populated areas, resulting in civilian casualties. Local authorities are assessing the damage and have not yet provided further details.

03 Mar, 26 : 01:55 PM

France to Send Anti-Drone Systems to Cyprus After Attack on UK Base: Report

France plans to send anti-missile and anti-drone systems to Cyprus after a British air base on the island was hit by drones, the semi-official Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported on Tuesday.

The move follows an attack on a facility used by the United Kingdom, prompting concerns over the security of foreign installations amid rising regional tensions. Details of the deployment have not yet been disclosed.

03 Mar, 26 : 01:19 PM

Loud Explosions Heard in Iran's Isfahan and Shiraz

Loud explosions have been heard in the Iranian cities of Isfahan and Shiraz, according to Iran’s Mehr news agency. Earlier a Israeli airstrike struck Iran's old parliament building in downtown Tehran. 

03 Mar, 26 : 12:27 PM

Iran’s Araghchi Says US Launching Strikes ‘on Behalf of Israel’

Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of carrying out strikes in Tehran “on behalf of” Israel, following comments made by US officials about the joint operation. In a post on X, Araghchi responded to remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who told reporters that Washington joined the strikes because it believed Iran would retaliate against American assets in the region after Israel moved ahead with its own attack.

Also Read | US Cancels All Consular Services in Riyadh After Iran-Linked Drone Strike on US Embassy in Saudi Arabia.

Araghchi said Rubio had “admitted what we all knew,” adding that the United States “has entered a war of choice on behalf of Israel” and that there had never been a credible Iranian threat to justify American military involvement.

He wrote that the loss of both American and Iranian lives was “on Israel Firsters” and argued that the American public “deserve better and should take back their country.”

03 Mar, 26 : 12:15 PM

US Cancels All Consular Services in Riyadh After Iran Attack US Embassy in Saudi Ariba

All US consular services in Saudi Arabia have been closed on Tuesday, March 3, after two drones struck the American Embassy in Riyadh, resulting in fire and minor damage to the building, which is now doused by the authorities. The US Embassy in Riyadh, in a statement issued today, said, "Consular Appointments Cancelled."  For More Details Read Here.

03 Mar, 26 : 11:14 AM

US-Israel Fresh Airstrikes Hits Iran's Old Parliament Building in Tehran

Reports say air strikes have hit areas near Iran’s old parliament building around the intersection of Valiasr and Jami Streets in downtown Tehran, close to cultural sites and museums. Explosions and smoke were seen in parts of the capital amid ongoing US-Israeli operations.

03 Mar, 26 : 10:58 AM

Iran Defence System Destroyed by US Forces, Says CENTCOM

US Central Command claimed that US forces have destroyed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command and control facilities, Iranian air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields during sustained operations.

"We will continue to take decisive action against imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime," said CENTCOM in a post on X.

03 Mar, 26 : 10:24 AM

Israel's Ramat David Air Base Hit, Says Hezbollah

The Lebanese group Hezbollah said that it has launched an attack on the Ramat David Air Base in northern Israel. The resistance group said it had targeted radar sites and the control room at the base by deploying  “a swarm of drones” at dawn today in retaliation of killing 30 people by Israeli airstrikes on several areas of Lebanon. 

03 Mar, 26 : 10:15 AM

Israel Bombs Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Israeli military bombing Lebanon capital, Beirut, reported Al Jazeera. On Monday, at least 30 people were killed in the Lebanese capital after Hezbollah launched drones and rocket against Israel's military base in Haifa.

03 Mar, 26 : 10:07 AM

Iran Drone Strikes Shut Down LNG Production in Qatar

Strikes from Iran in oil supplying nations, including Qatar has hit prices of crude oil in the international market. Qatar has halted its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production from Monday after Iranian drone strikes continue to pound.

03 Mar, 26 : 09:18 AM

Gunfire Reported in Vijay Park Area of Delhi’s Maujpur, Police Launch Probe

Several rounds of gunfire were reported on Tuesday morning in the Vijay Park area of Maujpur in North East Delhi, according to a statement from the Delhi Police. Police said they received calls from residents shortly after the shots were heard. Local teams were sent to the area and a search operation is underway. 

 

03 Mar, 26 : 09:09 AM

Israeli Air Force Intercepts Two Unmanned Aerial Vehicles From Lebanon

Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday said that it had intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles fired towards Israel. IAF said that rockets were activated at 4.43 am in the Western Galilee airspace. The Air Force successfully intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles that crossed into Israeli territory from the direction of Lebanon. 

"In addition, following the alert that was activated at 04:37 in Gush Etzion, this was a false identification: Israeli Air Force

03 Mar, 26 : 09:03 AM

US Embassy in Pakistan Cancels Visa Appointments Till March 6

The US Embassy in Pakistan have cancelled all visa appointments on Friday, March 6, citing security concerns after attacks by pro-Iranian group on Sunday. "Due to the current security situation, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi have cancelled all visa appointments through Friday, March 6," US Consulate General Lahore in a X post.

03 Mar, 26 : 08:40 AM

Saudi Forces Intercepts 8 Drones Near Riyadh and Al-Kharj After US Embassy Attack

The Defense Ministry said that its military forces intercepted at least eight drones near Riyadh and Al-Kharj,  following two drones that struck the US Embassy in Riyadh, which caused minor damage to the building and a fire with a blast in the early hours of Tuesday, March 3.

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