NYT analysis suggests school in Minab was hit amid US strikes on Iran naval base

New York Times analysis suggests school in Minab was hit amid US strikes on Iran naval base.

UAE air defences currently responding to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran: Ministry of Defence

The UAE Ministry of Defence said in a post on X that the UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

First Emirates flight to Kolkata from Dubai since war started to land at 11:50 PM: Kolkata airport source

The first Emirates flight to Kolkata from Dubai since the Iran war began, to land at 11:50 PM, said a Kolkata airport source.

Emirates flight updates 

Emirates flight EK 572 from Dubai (DXB) to Kolkata (CCU) took off at 19:43 hrs, slightly delayed from its scheduled 18:50 departure. It is now expected to arrive in Kolkata at 23:50 hrs. The return flight, EK 573 CCU-DXB, is scheduled to depart Kolkata at 01:30 hrs. Upon arrival, the aircraft will park at stand 60.  

Iranian military spokesperson: Enemy ships entering the Gulf will 'end up at the bottom' of the waterway

An Iranian military spokesperson said that enemy ships entering the Gulf will 'end up at the bottom' of the waterway, according to the Iranian state media. 

Donald Trump says US knocked out 42 Iranian navy ships in three days

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday the US has knocked out 42 Iranian navy ships in three days. 

'Thousands of Americans have been safely evacuated from Middle East': US State Department

The US State Department has said that it has completed over a dozen charter flights and has safely evacuated thousands of Americans from the Middle East. 

'An opportunity has arisen to eliminate Israel': Senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard official

"An opportunity has arisen to eliminate Israel," said a  senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard official, Naqdi, to the Iranian state TV. 

Iran seeks friendly relations with regional states, but has right to defend itself from US, Israeli aggression: Iran President

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, said on a post on X that Iran seeks friendly relations with regional states, but this does not negate Iran's right to defend  itself from US and Israeli aggression. 

"We have not attacked friendly neighbouring countries, but rather targeted US military bases, installations and facilities in the region," he added. 

Iran Guards say they struck tanker in Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian revolutionary guards said they hit a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported on Saturday. 

'Turkey is considering deployment of F-16 aircraft to Cyprus': Turkish Defence Ministry source

"Turkey is considering deployment of F-16 aircraft to Cyprus," said a Turkish Defence Ministry source.

The source said such a move was one of the steps being considered amid the phased planning underway to ensure the security of the breakaway Turkish Cypriot state in the north of the island, as conflict spreads in the region.

Deputy head of Pezeshkhian's office: Iran will never submit to coercion, armed forces will give firm response to US attacks

The deputy head of Iran's Pezeshkhian's office said that Iran will never submit to coercion, armed forces will give firm response to attacks from US bases in the region.  

"If the countries in the region do not cooperate with the US, we will not attack them," he added. 

Kuwait's National Guard downed a drone at 'one of the areas of responsibility'

 Kuwait's National Guard  said  on a post on X, that it downed a drone at 'one of the areas of responsibility' where it is providing support to the country's Defence Ministry. 

Lebanon's Health Ministry says Israeli airstrikes on town of Nabi Chit, nearby leave 41 dead and 40 wounded

Lebanon's Health Ministry says Israeli airstrikes on town of Nabi Chit, nearby leave 41 dead and 40 wounded, reported AP. 

Earlier in the day, Lebanese health officials said that at least 16 people have been killed and 35 wounded in overnight Israeli airstrikes in the mountain town of Nabi Chit.

The Lebanese army said the dead included three of its troops.

Hezbollah tells residents of northern Israeli city Kiryat Shmona to evacuate immediately, head south

Hezbollah has told residents of northern Israeli city Kiryat Shmona to evacuate immediately and head south. 

Israel defence minister Katz warns Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah or 'pay a very heavy price'

Israeli defence minister Katz has warned the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah or 'pay a very heavy price.'

He also stated that although Israel has no territorial claim against Lebanon, it will continue to act against threats originating in Lebanon. 

Embassy in Doha urges Indians stranded in Qatar to fill up online form

The Embassy of India in Doha has urged Indian tourists stranded in Qatar to register themselves to help the embassy ascertain the exact number and details of stranded Indian Nationals who are not residents of Qatar.

Kurdish fighters to stage ground operation in Iran, confirm US outreach to them

Babasheikh Hosseini, secretary general, Khabat Organisation of Iranian Kurdistan, has told Al Jazeera that it is "highly likely" that Iraq-based Iranian Kurdish fighters will be involved in a ground operation in Iran. He also confirmed that the US had made contact with the Kurds.

Iran targeted US air combat centre and satellite communications hub in UAE air base: Iranian Revolutionary Guard

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard guard said that Iran has targeted US air combat centre and satellite communications hub in UAE's Al Dhafra air base.

US bomber aircraft lands in Britain's Gloucestershire as UK allows Washington to use its military base

US bomber aircraft lands in Britain's Gloucestershire as the UK has allowed Washington to use its military base.

On Friday, US Air Force B-1 Lancer bomber landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, with more American aircraft arriving over the next few days.

Qatar Airways to operate limited flights from London, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Frankfurt, Bangkok to Doha on March 8

Qatar Airways said in a statement that it will operate limited flights from London, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Frankfurt, Bangkok to Doha on March 8.