US, Israel strike Iran LIVE: Global logistics disrupted as Middle East descends into chaos
Iran War News Key Developments: Mumbai airport on Saturday issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) stating that it will not accept any flight diversions until 8 am on Sunday, amid disruptions triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran. According to a PTI report citing a source, the move was prompted by a shortage of parking bays as several aircraft either returned to their origin airports or were diverted to nearby cities. Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), which operates the airport, issued the NOTAM at 9 pm restricting further diversions. By 5:45 pm on Saturday, at least 54 flights had already been cancelled at the airport as cascading airspace closures across the Middle East disrupted global schedules. French President Emmanuel Macron said France was neither informed in advance nor involved in the strikes against Iran. “Our absolute priority is the security of our nationals and our assets,” Macron said, stressing that “diplomacy must regain the upper hand.” He was speaking at the opening of a meeting of France’s Defence and National Security Council in Paris, convened to assess the rapidly evolving situation in Iran and the wider Middle East. Air India on Saturday cancelled several international flights scheduled for March 1, 2026, citing the evolving security situation in the Middle East and concerns over passenger safety. In a travel advisory posted on X, the airline said it had suspended services on key routes linking Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar with major global destinations including London, New York, Newark, Chicago, Toronto, Frankfurt and Paris. The cancellations cover multiple Heathrow and Gatwick services to London; JFK and Newark routes to the United States; Chicago and Toronto flights via Vienna; as well as Frankfurt and Paris sectors from both Delhi and Mumbai. “As part of our continuing assessment of the evolving situation in the Middle East, and in the interest of the safety and security of our guests and staff, Air India has cancelled the following flights scheduled on 01 March 2026,” a spokesperson said. The airline added that affected passengers are being notified and offered alternative travel arrangements. It said it will continue to monitor developments and issue updates based on ongoing risk assessments. India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his counterparts in both Iran and Israel. “Had a telecon with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi this evening. Shared India’s deep concern at the recent developments in Iran and the region,” he posted on X. Jaishankar also posted about a call with Israeli FM. “Spoke with Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar this afternoon. Reiterate India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions,” his post on X read. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sent a formal letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the UN Security Council, according to IRIB news agency. In the letter, Iran describes the attacks as a “clear violation” of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter and characterises them as armed aggression against the Islamic Republic. Tehran states that, under Article 51 of the UN Charter, it is exercising its inherent right to self-defence. Araghchi asserts that Iran’s armed forces will deploy all necessary defensive capabilities to confront what he calls criminal aggression and deter further hostile actions. He adds that any bases, facilities or assets linked to hostile forces in the region will be regarded as legitimate military targets. The letter reiterates that Iran will continue its response decisively until the aggression is fully and unconditionally halted. At least four people were injured at a hotel in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah following Iran’s retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, the Dubai Media Office confirmed. In a post on X, the office said an incident occurred in a building in the Palm Jumeirah area, prompting the immediate deployment of emergency response teams. The site has since been secured, and Dubai Civil Defence confirmed the resulting fire is under control. Four injured individuals were taken to medical facilities for treatment. US, Israel strike Iran LIVE: With a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran triggering a massive military confrontation in the Middle East, Indian exporters on Saturday said the development is expected to push up transportation and insurance costs, potentially disrupting outbound shipments to the US and Europe. They said that any prolonged tensions in the region could impact oil prices, which will have implications for input costs and current stability. Following the attack by the United States and Israel, Iran launched retaliatory military strikes targeting several American military bases in the Middle East, including in Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President SC Ralhan said the ongoing conflict has already begun to disrupt established global logistics channels. -via PTI US, Israel strike Iran LIVE: The UN’s nuclear watchdog said Saturday it had detected no “radiological impact” from US and Israeli strikes on Iran or from retaliatory attacks elsewhere in the region, but stopped short of confirming whether any Iranian nuclear facilities were hit. “The IAEA is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and urges restraint to avoid any nuclear safety risks to people in the region,” the International Atomic Energy Agency said in a post on X, adding that it remains in constant contact with regional authorities and has so far found no evidence of radioactive fallout. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is expected to address the nation within minutes, according to Iran’s Al-Alam TV, hours after US and Israeli strikes targeted senior Iranian leadership on Saturday. The U.N. Security Council will meet on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the Middle East into a new conflict. U.N. diplomats said the 15-member body would meet at 4 p.m. local time in New York (2.30 am Indian time). The meeting will be chaired by Britain, which holds the monthly council presidency. Russia's U.N. mission said Russia and China requested an emergency meeting "in connection with the unprovoked act of armed aggression by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran." It said the meeting was also called for by France, Bahrain, and Colombia. - via Reuters The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office released a photograph of Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a phone conversation. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump," the post's caption read. ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בשיחתו עם נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ. pic.twitter.com/yZMMgBqGl8 Foreign Minister of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi communicated his frustration after the US and Israel attacked Iran amid ongoing peace talks. "I am dismayed. Active and serious negotiations have yet again been undermined. Neither the interests of the United States nor the cause of global peace are well served by this. And I pray for the innocents who will suffer. I urge the United States not to get sucked in further. This is not your war," he posted on X. US, Israel strike Iran LIVE: The UAE was never Tehran’s declared enemy — it became the geography of retaliation. Iran’s missiles were aimed not at Abu Dhabi’s diplomacy, but at American military assets stationed on Emirati soil, effectively turning Gulf host nations into the frontline of a confrontation between Tehran and Washington. Emirati air defenses managed to intercept multiple incoming missiles, but the shield was not watertight. Fragments from one projectile slammed into a residential neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi, marking the first civilian fatality on UAE soil. In Dubai, uncertainty rippled quickly through the city’s global transit arteries: the country shut its airspace, Emirates rushed to reroute international flights, and Air Arabia suspended regional operations, underscoring how swiftly geopolitical fire can disrupt one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. READ MORE: Why did Iran attack UAE despite its neutral stance and what it means for the Gulf Germany's foreign ministry issued travel warnings for Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates after US and Israeli strikes against Iran on Saturday raised the prospect of a wider regional conflict. Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd), speaking to news agency ANI, said that the tense situation was building up for the last about six months or so. "The Iranian public has come on streets in January asking for regime change because of very high inflation in Iran... Americans have already in place the son of the previous Shah of Iran, whom they want to bring back into Iran. With the degraded air defence and the bases which they struck last year, they felt that now is the time to attack Iran and the general public, which is already not happy with the Iranian regime, will come out on the streets and ask for a change of leadership..," he said. Israeli officials told Walla news that Khamenei has been "cut off from contact" and there is "no certainty about his fate." Iranian officials had promised to release a recording from Khamenei shortly after Israeli strikes targeted his Tehran compound. The preliminary assessment among Israeli officials was that Khamenei was "hurt at the very least." No official confirmation has been received from Israeli, American or Iranian sources, according to Jerusalem Post Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News live from Tehran that Khamenei was still alive "as far as I know." He added that Iran may have "lost a few commanders, but that's not such a big problem." Araghchi also said "all high-ranking officials are alive" and that "everybody is now in its position, and we are handling this situation, and everything is fine." However, Khamenei himself has still not appeared publicly, issued a statement, or released any audio or video message — leaving his precise condition unverified. US, Israel strike Iran LIVE: As tensions ripple across the Gulf, Oman remains the lone quiet corner. So far, it is the only country among the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council that has not been targeted by Iranian strikes. That insulation is no accident. For years, Muscat has built a reputation as the region’s discreet mediator, keeping open channels between Iran and the wider world. It recently hosted indirect talks between Tehran and Washington in Oman and Geneva, positioning itself as a rare bridge in a fractured landscape. Until hours before the conflict erupted, there was cautious hope. Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi had said peace was “within reach” after Iran reportedly agreed not to stockpile enriched uranium. Then the airstrikes began. With US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the fragile diplomatic track has effectively collapsed. Expressing deep dismay, Albusaidi urged Washington to step back from deeper involvement. “Neither the interests of the United States nor the cause of global peace are well served by this. And I pray for the innocents who will suffer. I urge the United States not to get sucked in further. This is not your war,” he posted on X. Several Gulf Arab states that host US assets have been targeted by Iran after a huge joint attack on Iran by the US and Israel. The Iranian government has confirmed its attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, where US airbases are hosted. The Iranian minister of agriculture has announced an uninterrupted and complete supply and preparation of food items amid attacks on the country, Tasnim news agency reported. US president Donald Trump, in his first comment since his recorded video message earlier today, said he wants a "safe nation", where the people enjoy freedom. “I want a safe nation, and that’s what we’re going to have,” Trump said in a brief interview to The Washington Post. “All I want is freedom for the people.” Shortly after it sent "all clear" signal informing civilians in central Israel that they can leave bomb shelters, the IDF says it has detected a new launch of ballistic missiles from Iran. Sirens are expected to sound in the coming minutes. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran is interested in de-escalation. The minister added that attacks should stop first and then there is possibility of talks. "If US wants to talk, they know how to reach out," Araghchi added. He also clarified that currently there is no communication between Washington and Tehran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, addressing US strikes in Iran on Saturday, said it was important that Washington act decisively, but also that hostilities did not escalate into a wider war. MEA statement over Iran and Gulf developments - "India is deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region. We urge all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians. Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues. Sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states must be respected. Our Missions in the region are in touch with Indian nationals and have issued appropriate advisories asking them to remain vigilant, stay in contact with the Missions, and follow local security guidance." OPEC+ will consider the option of a larger supply increase when key members meet on Sunday, after Israel launched airstrikes on targets in Iran, according to a delegate. The group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia was expected to resume modest production increases from April after a three month supply freeze, several delegates said earlier this week. Qatar's transportation ministry called on all maritime vessels to "temporarily suspend maritime navigation" as a precautionary measure amid the hostilities in the region. NBC News The move adds a maritime dimension to the aviation crisis already gripping the Gulf, with implications for India's shipping lanes. Iran has launched air strikes against targets in all countries in the Gulf region with the exception of Oman — the country that had been mediating nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran right up until the strikes began. Oman's foreign minister, who had been mediating US-Iran talks, lamented the wave of US and Israeli attacks on Iran. "I am dismayed. Active and serious negotiations have yet again been undermined," Badr Albusaidi said. "I urge the United States not to get sucked in further. This is not your war Germany, France and the UK have urged the Iranian leadership to seek a "seek a negotiated solution" amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran US, Israel strike Iran LIVE: The Middle East woke up to the sound of strikes and sirens today, as US and Israeli attacks across Iran set off a chain reaction that is now rippling across the region. Here’s a quick catch-up on what has unfolded so far: - Israel launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran, with US President Donald Trump confirming Washington also began military operations - Senior Iranian targets were hit, with satellite images showing damage and smoke at Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s compound - Iranian state media claimed 57 students were killed in a strike on a girls’ school, though the figure remains unverified - Tehran vowed a “crushing response” and missile alerts sounded in Israel within two hours - Explosions were reported in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, along with Tel Aviv and Dubai - One person died in Abu Dhabi after debris fell during missile interceptions - US embassies across the Middle East urged Americans to shelter in place - Global leaders reacted cautiously, with the EU, France and Spain expressing concern over the rapid escalation
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