A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on February 28, 2026. (Photo by Atta Kenare / AFP)
Doha, Qatar: Multiple explosions were heard in Iran's capital and several locations across the country.
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11:49am Doha Time
Iran says it has launched missiles and drones towards Israel
Al Jazeera quoted Iran’s IRGC as confirming that it has launched missiles and drones towards Israel following the attacks on its country.
“In response to the aggression of the hostile and criminal enemy against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first wave of extensive missile and drone attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran towards the occupied territories has begun,” it added.
11:42am Doha Time
UAE airlines cancel flights to Iran, Israel amid regional tensions
Flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to several destinations in Iran and Israel have been cancelled amid heightened regional tensions, according to local airport websites.
11:25am Doha Time
Qatar confirms no security concerns in country, calls on public to avoid rumours
In light of the attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of Interior affirms that the situation in the State of Qatar remains stable and secure, with no current indications of concern at the internal security level. Click to read more
11am Doha Time
Iran state TV confirms Israeli 'aggression' on Tehran
Tehran: Iranian state television on Saturday confirmed what it described as an “aerial aggression by the Zionist regime” on the country, following a series of explosions in Tehran. Click to read more
10:45am Doha Time
Blasts heard in Iran's Isfahan, other cities: media
Several explosions were heard in a number of cities in Iran on Saturday, in the wake of blasts that hit the capital Tehran, the Fars news agency said. Read more
10:42am Doha Time
Trump claims Iran attacks aim to 'defend the American people'
US President Donald Trump says the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran aim at “eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime”.
“Short time ago, US military began major combat operation in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime,” he said.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 28, 2026
10:30am Doha Time
Hospitals on alert, ambulances dispatched: Health Ministry spokesperson
Iran’s health ministry spokesperson says that hospitals are on alert following Israel’s attack, Tasnim news outlet reported.
According to the spokesperson, ambulances have been dispatched to central areas of the capital, and the probable number of injured and the exact locations will be announced once confirmed.
10:28am Doha Time
Iraq closes its airspace after strikes on Iran
Iraq closed its airspace on Saturday, state media said, after strikes were carried out against Iran. "The ministry of transport announces closing Iraqi airspace," the Iraq News Agency INA reported.
10:09am Doha Time
Loud blasts and columns of smoke in Tehran
Two loud blasts were heard in Tehran on Saturday morning by AFP journalists, and two plumes of thick smoke were seen over the centre and east of the Iranian capital. Click to read more
