UK Foreign Office updates travel advice amid strikes on Iran and cancelled flights The UK Government said its priority is ‘the safety of UK nationals’ The Independent UK · Feb 28
U.S., Israel Conduct Coordinated Strikes On Iran; Trump Confirms Action on Truth Social President Donald Trump confirmed U.S. involvement in posts on Truth Social, stating that American forces had begun "major combat operations" in Iran. International Business Times · Feb 28
'Brutal': Australia backs US and Israel attacks on Iran Australia has lashed Iran's violence and intimidation against its citizens, while offering the United States and Israel support in attacks against the nation. AAP · Feb 28
Flights divert Iran after US and Israel launch strikes Flights over Iran can be seen diverting after a “major combat operation” by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday morning (28 February), bringing the region into new conflict The Independent UK · Feb 28
US-Israel strikes on Iran: Flights disrupted as airspace closures force diversions, turnbacks; airlines issue travel advisories Flights between India, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and North America have been severely disrupted after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures and diversions. The Times of India · Feb 28
Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as missiles strike Middle East Iran has retaliated after the US-Israeli strikes which are understood to have had no UK involvement. Evening Standard · Feb 28
Trump says 'major combat operations' against Iran begin - His full statement The United States and Israel launched coordinated air and sea strikes on Iran on Saturday, with early attacks reported near Tehran and close to offices linked to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. US President Donald Trump said Washington had begun "major combat operations," accusing Iran of advancing its nuclear and missile… The Times of India · Feb 28
French citizens 'a priority' as Israel and US strike at Iran - defence chief France's priority in the wake of air strikes launched by the Israel and the United States on Iran will be to protect its citizens and forces in the Near and Middle East, said defence chief Alice Rufo on Saturday. Radio France Internationale · Feb 28
Sirens sound in Jerusalem and Tehran after Israeli strikes on Iran Air raid sirens and explosions were reported in Haifa, Jerusalem and Tehran after Israel launched what it described as coordinated strikes on Iran. Euronews · Feb 28
UK should resist being dragged into war after Iran strikes, says Labour MP The UK Government is yet to comment on the strikes. Evening Standard · Feb 28
Yet another mid-talks attack suggests Trump was never serious about peace Second Israeli-US attack during nuclear negotiations may finally jettison any chance of agreement The Guardian - UK · Feb 28
British planes ‘in the sky’ in Middle East to defend allies after US strikes on Iran Keir Starmer has demanded that the Iranian regime ends retaliatory strikes on neighbours in the Middle East in response to a pre-emptive attack by the US and Israel The Independent UK · Feb 28
Trump’s statement on Iran in full as US launches ‘major combat operations’ The United States and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Independent UK · Feb 28
Flights cancelled and routes suspended after US and Israel launch strikes on Iran All three giant Middle East hubs close down, disrupting plans for hundreds of thousands of travellers The Independent UK · Feb 28
The Times of India · Feb 28 'Iran can't have nuclear weapons': Netanyahu on Israel's Operation Lion's Roar Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday hailed the joint Israel–US offensive in Iran, dubbed “Operation Lion’s Roar,” saying Tehran's "murderous terrorist regime" can't be allowed to have nuclear weapons.
The Independent UK · Feb 28 Donald Trump’s statement in full as he confirms US and Israeli coordinated attack on Iran IN FULL
The Independent UK · Feb 28 Donald Trump warns ‘bombs will be dropping everywhere’ as US strikes Iran President Donald Trump warned “bombs will be dropping everywhere” after the US and Israel launched co-ordinated strikes across Iran.
Evening Standard · Feb 28 Trump says Iran threatened Europe as he confirms strikes on Tehran Israel and the US launched attacks on the Iranian capital and other parts of the country early on Saturday morning.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28 US and Israel launch strikes on Iran: what we know so far Joint operation prompts Tehran to retaliate with missile attacks on bases across Middle East
The Independent UK · Feb 28 Smoke seen rising from area of southern Tehran following Israeli attack A smoke cloud could be seen rising from an area of southern Tehran on Saturday (28 February) after Israel launched a coordinated attack with the U.S on Iran’s capital.
The Times of India · Feb 28 Operation Epic Fury: How Israel and US planned the strikes on Iran In a surprise daylight operation dubbed 'Lion's Roar,' the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes near Iran's Supreme Leader's offices, signaling a potential end to diplomatic efforts on Tehran's nuclear program. President Trump vowed to dismantle Iran's missile industry and navy, emphasizing the elimination of imminent threats.
The Independent UK · Feb 28 US and Israel launch attack on Iran with tensions high over nuclear talks The US and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, with the initial strike reported near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian media confirmed nationwide strikes, with smoke visible in Tehran, while Donald Trump stated the US had begun "major combat operations" to constrain Iran's nuclear…
The Times of India · Feb 28 'They just wanted to practice evil': After attacking Iran, Trump says 'terrorist regime can never have nuclear weapon' In a significant escalation, the US and Israel have launched "major combat operations" targeting Iran, aiming to neutralize "imminent threats." Strikes hit multiple locations nationwide, including near Supreme Leader Khamenei's office. This coordinated action, involving US forces, underscores rising regional tensions and Iran's nuclear program concerns.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28 Albanese says Australia supports US action against Iran and stands with the Iranian people’s ‘struggle against oppression’ Department of foreign affairs warns travellers of risk of reprisal attacks, further escalation and flight cancellations in Middle East
The Independent UK · Feb 28 The Latest: Israel launches attack on Iran's capital Israel has launched a daytime attack on Iran’s capital, and witnesses have seen smoke rising from downtown near the Supreme Leader’s offices