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- 2 March 2026 11:33 PM IST
Israel Iran Conflict: Trump Defends Joint US-Israel Strikes, Warns War Could Last Weeks
US President Donald Trump has delivered his first public remarks following the strikes on Iran, defending the joint US-Israel military operation and warning that the conflict could continue for four to five weeks amid the escalating Israel US Iran war.
Speaking at the White House, Trump said Iran’s nuclear program had become a growing threat to the United States and described the strikes as the “last and best opportunity” to neutralize what he called a dangerous regime.
The President stated that while the war may last several weeks, the United States has the capacity to sustain operations longer if necessary. He described the Iranian leadership as a serious security risk in the broader Middle East conflict escalation.
Trump referenced the deaths of four US service members during the conflict and made his remarks during a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers from the Vietnam and Afghanistan wars.
He further claimed that Iran’s ballistic missile program was designed to protect and advance its nuclear ambitions, adding that such capabilities could pose a major threat to both the Middle East and the United States.
According to Trump, the US had previously warned Iran not to resume its nuclear activities after American strikes in June targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities, which he said were “completely destroyed.”
However, he alleged that Iran ignored those warnings and continued efforts related to long-range missile development, potentially capable of reaching Europe and US-linked targets.
The President emphasized that large-scale US military operations in Iran are ongoing, arguing that action was necessary because Iran was developing missiles that could eventually reach American territory.
- 2 March 2026 10:21 PM IST
Israel Iran Conflict: IDF Says Hezbollah Intelligence Chief Hassan Maklad Killed in Beirut Strike
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that Hassan Maklad, identified as the head of the Intelligence Headquarters of Hezbollah, was killed in a targeted strike in Beirut amid the escalating Israel US Iran war.
In a statement posted on its official X account, the IDF said the operation was a “precise strike” carried out in the Lebanese capital, eliminating what it described as a senior figure within the Hezbollah intelligence structure.
The Israeli military indicated that further details would follow, as the broader Middle East conflict escalation continues to expand across Lebanon and surrounding areas.
- 2 March 2026 10:21 PM IST
Israel Iran Conflict: President Trump Set to Address Nation from White House
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak from the White House in Washington, DC, as the Israel US Iran war continues to intensify across the Middle East.
The address is expected to focus on the ongoing US military operations against Iran, rising regional security tensions, and recent developments involving missile strikes and allied coordination.
Officials indicate the statement may outline the administration’s next steps in the expanding Middle East conflict escalation, amid growing global concern over stability and strategic military actions.
- 2 March 2026 10:17 PM IST
Isreal Iran Conflict: Israeli Army Says Residents Can Exit Shelters After Iranian Missile Interceptions
The Israeli military has announced that residents in areas previously placed under hostile aircraft alerts may now leave bomb shelters following reported Iranian missile launches linked to the ongoing Israel US Iran war.
The army’s Home Front Command said that air defense systems successfully intercepted incoming missiles fired from Iran. However, authorities advised citizens nationwide to remain close to shelters due to continued regional security risks.
Earlier, the military confirmed active missile interception operations as part of Israel’s layered air defense strategy amid the escalating Middle East conflict.
At least 10 Israelis have reportedly been killed and dozens injured in retaliatory strikes following joint US-Israel attacks on Iran, underscoring the rising human toll of the expanding regional war escalation.
- 2 March 2026 10:15 PM IST
Isreal Iran Conflict: Palestinian Islamic Jihad Says Senior Commander Killed in Lebanon Strikes
Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) has announced that a senior commander of its armed wing, the Al-Quds Brigades, was killed in overnight strikes targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut amid the escalating Israel US Iran war.
The group identified the commander as Adham al-Othman, 41, describing him as the “commander of al-Quds Brigades in the Lebanese arena.” The announcement follows intense Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon linked to rising cross-border hostilities.
The Israeli military stated that it struck more than 70 targets associated with Hezbollah, saying the operations began after rockets were fired toward northern Israel overnight.
The developments signal a deepening regional military escalation, with Lebanon increasingly drawn into the broader Middle East conflict involving Israel, Iran, and allied armed groups.
- 2 March 2026 10:14 PM IST
Isreal Iran Conflict: Explosions Rock Beirut as Massive Smoke Plumes Rise Over Southern Suburbs
Multiple explosions have struck the southern suburbs of Beirut, sending huge plumes of smoke into the sky and intensifying fears of further Middle East conflict escalation linked to the ongoing Israel US Iran war.
Eyewitnesses reported loud blasts across the Lebanese capital, particularly in areas known to have strategic significance amid rising tensions involving Hezbollah and regional military forces.
There has been no immediate official confirmation regarding casualties or the precise targets of the strikes. However, the incident marks a significant development in the expanding regional war crisis.
Security analysts warn that renewed strikes in Beirut could widen the Israel-Iran confrontation and further destabilize the already volatile security landscape in Lebanon.
- 2 March 2026 10:11 PM IST
Isreal Iran Conflict: Iranian Lawmaker Claims US-Israel Strikes Hit Nine Hospitals
An Iranian member of parliament has alleged that US-Israel airstrikes targeted nine hospitals across the country amid the escalating Israel US Iran war.
Fatemeh Mohammadi Beigi, a member of Iran’s parliamentary health committee, stated that five of the affected hospitals are located in Tehran, while four others are in different cities. She claimed that the attacks form part of the broader military escalation in Iran.
According to her statement, Gandhi Hospital in Tehran has been fully evacuated, with patients transferred to other medical facilities as a precautionary measure.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reportedly initiated an assessment into explosions near the hospital and possible damage, raising international concern over the impact of the Middle East conflict on civilian healthcare infrastructure.
- 2 March 2026 10:10 PM IST
Isreal Iran Conflict: UK Says It Will Not Join US-Israel Offensive Operations Against Iran
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that Britain will not directly participate in the ongoing US-Israel military offensive against Iran, even as the Israel US Iran war continues to escalate.
Starmer clarified that while the UK has allowed limited use of its military bases to support the American response, it is not taking part in offensive combat operations. He emphasized that Britain’s position is rooted in the principles of collective self-defense and the protection of British nationals.
“We are not engaging in aggressive attacks alongside the United States and Israel,” Starmer said, underscoring London’s effort to balance alliance commitments with caution amid the expanding Middle East conflict escalation.
- 2 March 2026 10:09 PM IST
Isreal Iran Conflict: Trump Says “Biggest Strike” on Iran Yet to Come, Signals Major Escalation
US President Donald Trump has stated that the largest phase of the ongoing US military operation against Iran is still ahead, intensifying concerns over further escalation in the Israel US Iran war.
In an interview with CNN, Trump said a “big wave” of action is coming soon, claiming that the United States has not yet deployed its full military strength in the current Middle East conflict escalation.
He asserted that the US possesses the world’s most powerful military and indicated that additional force could be used in the coming days as part of the expanding Iran strike campaign.
- 2 March 2026 10:08 PM IST
Isreal Iran Conflict: IndiGo to Operate Special Evacuation Flights from Jeddah for Stranded Indians
Amid the escalating Israel US Iran war and widening Middle East airspace disruptions, IndiGo will operate 10 special evacuation flights from Jeddah on March 3 to bring stranded passengers back to India, according to government officials.
The relief operations come as thousands of travelers face uncertainty due to flight cancellations and regional security concerns linked to the ongoing regional military escalation.
Authorities said the special flights are part of coordinated efforts to ensure the safety of Indian nationals affected by the Gulf aviation crisis, as several international carriers suspend or reroute services.
The move highlights India’s active response to protect its citizens amid the broader Israel-Iran conflict fallout impacting global travel and diaspora communities.
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