US Iran News LIVE: Tensions escalated between US and Iran on Saturday, with the launch of ‘Operation Epic Fury’. Israel first announced the strikes, with US President Donald Trump later confirming Washington’s role and warning that bombs would be “dropped everywhere.” Stay tuned to Livemint for all the latest updatesA nationwide alert has been sounded in Israel amid retaliatory strikes from Iran, with multiple Iranian missiles reportedly intercepted. Airspace across Iran, Israel, and Iraq has been shut, prompting widespread flight cancellations. Meanwhile, a loud bang was heard in Dubai with explosions also reported in Doha, Abu Dhabi amid the ongoing clashes between US and Iran.

Source: Mint February 28, 2026 09:57 UTC