Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israel and Gulf cities – everything we know

WorldPolitics
2 Mar 2026 • 4:17 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Loud explosions were reported across Gulf cities including Jerusalem, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Manama, as the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran escalated.
  • A top Iranian security official, Ali Larijani, stated that Iran would not negotiate with the United States, while Israel launched missile and drone attacks on Hezbollah-controlled areas in Beirut.
  • Three American troops were killed and five seriously injured, marking the first US casualties in the ongoing conflict.
  • President Trump indicated the conflict with Iran could continue for another four weeks, despite earlier stating operations were 'ahead of schedule'.
  • A British military base, RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, sustained minor damage from an unmanned drone strike, though no casualties were reported.

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