The Iranian military ship has received temporary asylum in India.
According to media reports, Tehran approached New Delhi with a request to provide a berth for its vessel IRIS Lavan. This request was granted on March 1, and since Wednesday, the ship has been docked in Kochi, with its crew of 183 members accommodated at the city's naval bases, an anonymous Indian official reported.
Last week, the United States sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka as the ship was returning from international naval exercises conducted by India.
These events have brought the Middle Eastern conflict closer to India's borders, placing Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a difficult position as his government seeks to avoid taking a clear stance in the escalating conflict, sources report.
The President of Iran, Pezeshkian, stated that the country's temporary ruling council has decided not to strike neighboring states unless they attack first.
He also apologized to neighboring countries, emphasizing that Iran does not intend to engage in aggressive actions against other states.
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia discuss military cooperation.
The Minister of Defense of Kuwait, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, held a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The discussion focused on issues of military and defense cooperation and coordination.
Bahrain reports interception of 86 missiles and 148 drones since the start of attacks.
The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Forces reported that their air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed 86 missiles and 148 drones since the beginning of the "treacherous aggression" against the country.
According to the Iranian Red Crescent, since the start of the conflict on February 28, more than 6,668 civilian facilities have been affected by attacks from the U.S. and Israel.
The attacks targeted:
- 5,535 residential units
- 1,041 commercial properties
- 14 medical facilities
- 65 schools
- 13 Iranian Red Crescent facilities.
During these attacks, several rescue and transport vehicles were also damaged, and some Red Crescent staff were injured during rescue operations.
Iranian intelligence warns of a "fifth column" sending military video materials.
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence reported that a group of "American-Zionist mercenaries" is photographing attack sites and transmitting materials to "terrorist satellite networks" and media outside the country.
In an official statement published by state media, it was stated that these individuals "represent the fifth column of the Zionist regime and its eyes inside the country."
The ministry also added that they are being monitored and will be "severely punished" according to amended legislation following the 12-day war with Israel in June.
Citizens have been urged to report any suspicious cases through local apps, as global internet access was blocked for an entire week.
The Iranian Kurdish group "Habat" plans a possible offensive.
The Secretary-General of the "Habat" organization in Iranian Kurdistan, Babasheikh Hosseini, told Al Jazeera that Iranian Kurdish militants based in Iraq may conduct a ground operation in Iran, confirming that the U.S. has established contact with them "through various channels."
When asked about current operations, Hosseini replied: "There are currently no ground operations, but we have been planning this for a long time, and now that conditions have become more favorable, the likelihood of action is high."
He added that a final decision has not yet been made, but "it is quite likely that we will continue the ground operation."
He also noted that the Americans have contacted them through intermediaries, and that when the time comes for a meeting, everything will become clear.
Iran attacked a tanker in the Persian Gulf.
According to Tasnim news agency, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran attacked the oil tanker "Prima" in the Persian Gulf using a drone after the tanker ignored warnings from the IRGC Navy about a ban on vessel movement in the dangerous area of the Strait of Hormuz.
The incident occurred "a few minutes ago" this morning.
The tanker Prima, flying under the flag of Malta, is engaged in the transportation of oil and chemicals, reports MarineTraffic.
Emirates airline suspends all flights to Dubai.
Emirates airline announced the suspension of all flights to and from Dubai until further notice.
This decision was made the day after a company representative announced the upcoming restoration of routes.
IRGC reports attacks on "separatist groups" in Iraq.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran reported that strikes were carried out this morning against "three facilities of separatist groups" in the Kurdish region of Iraq.
The IRGC's statement emphasizes that if the separatists dare to threaten Iran's territorial integrity, they will be suppressed.
The President of Indonesia is under public pressure due to the war with Iran.
In Indonesia, there are increasing calls for President Prabowo Subianto to distance himself from the U.S. in light of the conflict with Iran.
Prabowo has faced criticism after agreeing to send 8,000 Indonesian troops to Gaza as part of a peace council established by Donald Trump, of which Israel is a member.
Indonesia, which advocates for Palestinian independence, has no official relations with Israel.
Criticism of Prabowo has intensified following U.S. attacks on Iran.
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Saudi Arabia intercepted two drones.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense reported the interception and destruction of two drones, one of which was shot down east of Riyadh, while the other was in the "Empty Quarter" desert, heading towards the Shaybah oil field.
The country's air defense systems continue to actively operate, intercepting drones and ballistic missiles.
IRGC reports destruction of military facilities in the UAE and Kuwait.
In a statement released on Saturday, the IRGC reported that they struck military facilities, including aviation technical bases in the UAE, using new missiles and drones.
According to the IRNA news agency, the main target was the Al-Dhafra airbase, where key facilities, including radar detection systems and MQ-9 drone hangars, were destroyed.
There are also reports of missile strikes on the Ali Al-Salem airbase in Kuwait, resulting in damage to radar systems and runways used by American aircraft.
Saudi Arabia destroyed two ballistic missiles.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense reported the interception and destruction of two ballistic missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base.
No further details were provided.
Earlier on Saturday, it was reported that four drones and one ballistic missile aimed at the same airbase were shot down.
Israelis are hiding from Iranian missiles.
Nida Ibrahim
Reporting from Ramallah, occupied West Bank.
Since midnight, Israeli forces have recorded at least five launches of ballistic missiles from Iran.
This has forced millions of Israelis to seek shelter in bunkers for the entire night. Analysts suggest that the Iranian side is trying to increase pressure on the Israeli government by keeping people in shelters and conducting missile strikes at different times.
The Israeli army reported forecasts that approximately 1,000 missiles could be launched from Iran to Israel in the first week of the conflict.
However, so far only 200 missiles have been launched, which Israelis believe indicates weaknesses in the Iranian missile program, which is related to their so-called "operational successes."
Brief overview of recent events
- Israeli military reported conducting "large-scale" attacks on targets in Tehran, while Iranian missile installations struck various areas in Israel.
- As a result of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, three people were killed and 16 injured.
- Missiles were intercepted over the Jordanian city of Aqaba, and in Bahrain, air raid sirens went off twice.
- Saudi Arabia destroyed a ballistic missile aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base and intercepted drones heading towards the Shaybah oil field.
- A "minor incident" occurred in Dubai after an "interception," when several planes circled over the airport and were unable to land.
- President Trump plans to participate in a ceremony returning the remains of six American soldiers killed in the Iranian attack on Kuwait, which will take place at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Iranian officials responded to Trump's demands for surrender.
Abbas Aslani, a senior researcher at the Center for Strategic Studies of the Middle East, stated that Trump's demands for Iran's surrender were met with "absolute refusal."
According to him, Iran demonstrates confidence and consistency, not change.
"Iranian officials mock U.S. statements that the choice of a new leader is a matter for the Assembly of Experts," he added.
The Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia, Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, met with the Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army, Asim Munir, to discuss "Iranian aggression against the kingdom."
The negotiations took place in the context of a "strategic defense agreement between the two countries," the Ministry of Defense reported.
Both sides expressed hope for the wisdom and common sense of the Iranian side and called for avoiding miscalculations.
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