West Asia News and Discussions

Mukesh.Kumar · Post by **Mukesh.Kumar** » 28 Feb 2026 16:40

Seems iwan attached UAE or American assets in UAE with ballistic missiles. Apparently suggestively intercepted.
Official MoD release.
https://x.com/modgovae/status/2027685238093279612?s=46

The UAE announces successful interception of several Iranian missiles targeting the country

The Ministry of Defense announced that the United Arab Emirates was subjected today to a brazen attack with Iranian ballistic missiles, which the UAE air defenses handled with the highest efficiency, successfully intercepting several of the missiles.

The relevant authorities in the country also dealt with the fallout of debris in a residential area in the city of Abu Dhabi, which resulted in some material damage and the death of an individual of Asian nationality.

The competent authorities confirm that the security situation in the country is under control, and all concerned parties are monitoring developments around the clock.

The Ministry condemned this attack in the strongest terms, affirming the country's categorical rejection of targeting civilian facilities, installations, and national institutions, emphasizing that such acts represent a dangerous escalation and a cowardly act that threatens the security and safety of civilians and undermines stability.

The Ministry stressed that this targeting constitutes a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law, and that the country reserves its full right to respond to this escalation and take all necessary measures to protect its lands, people, and residents, in a manner that ensures the preservation of its sovereignty, security, and stability, and protects its interests and national capabilities.

The Ministry affirmed that it is on high alert and readiness to deal with any threats, and that it is taking all necessary measures to firmly counter everything that targets the disruption of the country's security and stability, adding that the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors represents an utmost priority that cannot be compromised.

The Ministry urges the honorable public to obtain information from official sources in the country and to avoid circulating rumors or unverified information.

g.sarkar · Post by **g.sarkar** » 28 Feb 2026 16:49

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/2 ... een-rising
US, Israel launch attack on Iran, explosions in Israel, Gulf Arab states
Al Jazeera Staff, 28 Feb 2026
The United States and Israel have launched an attack on Iran, with explosions heard and seen across Tehran and in other parts of the country, as apparent retaliatory explosions are hitting northern Israel and multiple Gulf Arab states.
Several missiles have struck University Street and the Jomhouri area in Tehran, the Fars news agency reported. Smoke was seen rising in the city, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent on the ground.
Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim News Agency reported that explosions also occurred in Tehran’s northern Seyyed Khandan area. Other Iranian media reported attacks nationwide, including in the western Ilam province, while Israel’s military confirmed carrying out attacks in western Iran.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the attacks targeted a range of military and defence sites, as well as civilian infrastructure, in various cities.
US President Donald Trump said the joint attacks were aimed at “eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime”.
“Short time ago, US military began major combat operation in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime,” he said.
An Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran ⁠is preparing ⁠for a retaliation that is set ⁠to be ⁠”crushing”. Iran is preparing to “take revenge” on Israel and deliver a “strong response”, State TV reported.
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Gautam

drnayar · Post by **drnayar** » 28 Feb 2026 16:59

uddu wrote: ↑31 Jan 2026 21:45 https://x.com/mjavinod/status/2017597959307931798
@mjavinod
Trump attacks Iran
To save himself from #EpsteinFiles ?
Since these files are big
This war will be a prolonged one

Boots on Ground
Body bags

Will be Trump’s design

MARK MY WORDS, MARK THIS TWEET

It is not Trump's design

Epstein is a mossad agent
Israel did a controlled Epstein files release to force Trump .. and it worked
Israel will control the outcome of this war .. NOT US or Trump !

I think Israel will soon move away from US ., and has latched onto another nuclear armed huge country

BRF should not believe Israel is just a benign small country !.. Time will show.

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 28 Feb 2026 17:29

US Navy base under attack from Iranian missiles
Israel is facing ballistic missile attacks from Iran, with smaller volleys than in previous conflicts.

Israel's tiered air defence systems, including Iron Dome, David Sling, Arrow 2 and 3, Patriot, and THAAD, have been able to intercept the incoming fire.

No major damage or casualties have been reported so far.

However, Israel is also monitoring threats from Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Iranian-backed Shia militias in Iraq and Syria.

Tanaji · Post by **Tanaji** » 28 Feb 2026 17:32

Since Saudi Arabia was attacked , will the failed Marshall send TFTA troops to attack Iran hain jee? Enquiring minds want to know…

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 28 Feb 2026 17:35

US Strikes Iran using 2 Aircraft Carrier Explained

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » 28 Feb 2026 18:24

drnayar wrote: ↑28 Feb 2026 16:59
uddu wrote: ↑31 Jan 2026 21:45 https://x.com/mjavinod/status/2017597959307931798
@mjavinod
Trump attacks Iran
To save himself from #EpsteinFiles ?
Since these files are big
This war will be a prolonged one

Boots on Ground
Body bags

Will be Trump’s design

MARK MY WORDS, MARK THIS TWEET
It is not Trump's design

Epstein is a mossad agent
Israel did a controlled Epstein files release to force Trump .. and it worked
Israel will control the outcome of this war .. NOT US or Trump !

I think Israel will soon move away from US ., and has latched onto another nuclear armed huge country

BRF should not believe Israel is just a benign small country !.. Time will show.

Israel also controlled Joe Biden and made sure that he made every attempt to jail Trump BUT did not release a single Epstein related file just in case Trump became president again.

Tanaji · Post by **Tanaji** » 28 Feb 2026 19:35

Videos coming of US base attacked in Bahrain with a Shaheed drone taking out a radar dome.

Interesting even US doesn’t have anti drone systems deployed everywhere

drnayar · Post by **drnayar** » 28 Feb 2026 20:39

Lisa wrote: ↑28 Feb 2026 18:24
drnayar wrote: ↑28 Feb 2026 16:59

It is not Trump's design

Epstein is a mossad agent
Israel did a controlled Epstein files release to force Trump .. and it worked
Israel will control the outcome of this war .. NOT US or Trump !

I think Israel will soon move away from US ., and has latched onto another nuclear armed huge country

BRF should not believe Israel is just a benign small country !.. Time will show.

Israel also controlled Joe Biden and made sure that he made every attempt to jail Trump BUT did not release a single Epstein related file just in case Trump became president again.

For those who think Epstein is "dead" think again what happens to covert spies of high value

A_Gupta · Post by **A_Gupta** » 28 Feb 2026 20:48

Starting an attack while negotiations are ongoing seems to be the new norm of this new world order.

A_Gupta · Post by **A_Gupta** » 28 Feb 2026 21:25

Per news reports, Chabahar port was a target - not clear whether some military facility there was hit or also civilian infrastructure relevant to India.

Tanaji · Post by **Tanaji** » 28 Feb 2026 22:16

Building near Burj Khalifa was hit, later evacuated.

I don’t understand Irans end game here - at this rate this will get over in under a week

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 28 Feb 2026 22:24

Iran's end game is survival of the regime and the only way they can do it is by dragging the entire region into conflict. That is their only option and death being the other.

Cain Marko · Post by **Cain Marko** » 01 Mar 2026 01:21

This is what happens when you alienate everyone around you and your allies are squeezed out.

Nobody is Irans friend. IMEC is wanted by most ME countries, India and Eurozone. Only Russia and China are in the way. Russia has been checkmated out of the ME via the Ukraine situation and Chinas bri is now under check.

A_Gupta · Post by **A_Gupta** » 01 Mar 2026 01:27

Cain Marko wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 01:21 This is what happens when you alienate everyone around you and your allies are squeezed out.

Nobody is Irans friend. IMEC is wanted by most ME countries, India and Eurozone. Only Russia and China are in the way. Russia has been checkmated out of the ME via the Ukraine situation and Chinas bri is now under check.

Re: IMEC, Putin said on 2023: 'Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said he sees nothing in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) that can hinder Russia, and that the project benefits Russia."

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 617850.cms

Not sure I believe him, but that is what he said

A_Gupta · Post by **A_Gupta** » 01 Mar 2026 04:11

Supposedly, Ayatollah Khamenei's death has been confirmed.

Amber G. · Post by **Amber G.** » 01 Mar 2026 05:02

WSJ: Israel hacked a popular Iranian prayer app to send notifications to potentially millions of phones Saturday morning urging the country’s military personnel to defect from the regime and join a fight to liberate the country.

Amber G. · Post by **Amber G.** » 01 Mar 2026 05:06

CBS News: (Prior to Attack)
The Omani FM going on CBS to reveal what has actually been achieved in the negotiations is quite unprecedented. And what has been achieved is significant - Trump can indeed declare victory. Listen to this segment - it goes way beyond what Obama achieved.

But everything indicates that Trump won't take yes for an answer. That he will start a war of choice very soon.

Which is probably why the Omani FM decided to go public.

So that the American people knew that peace was within reach when Trump instead opted for war.
(IMO the guarantees given were very good/and could have been verified)

KL Dubey · Post by **KL Dubey** » 01 Mar 2026 05:25

A_Gupta wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 04:11 Supposedly, Ayatollah Khamenei's death has been confirmed.

If true, Iran is indeed just another tinpot regime...can't protect the supreme leader within the first day of fighting.

Amber G. · Post by **Amber G.** » 01 Mar 2026 05:49

Noticing the difference:
Israel - Opposition : He's the leader of the opposition of Israel... Now compare it to our opposition leaders.....

India: Statement on Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel and attack on Iran, by the Foreign Affairs Department, @INCIndia
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uddu · Post by **uddu** » 01 Mar 2026 06:58

How the US & Israel Attack Iran | Inside Operation Epic Fury
How did the US and Israel launch a pre-emptive strike against Iran
Well They used a devastating tactic called 'Time on Target.'

With two aircraft carriers and a fleet of destroyers, they calculated the exact math so Israeli jets and US cruise missiles hit their marks at the exact same second.

Israel’s main goal is Assassinating Khamenei and the top leadership, while the US pounded military targets and other High Value industry.

But why did Iranian air defenses fail to activate?

Because the US fights with a different kind of technology using electronic warfare from space, sea, and air.

They completely blinded the Iranian radar just as destroyers launched a swarm of cruise missiles to wipe out the anti-air systems.

But wait the war is still not Over .

Iran still has thousands of ballistic missiles and drones so They've hit American and Middle East allied bases, and right now, almost everyone is an open Target.

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 01 Mar 2026 07:29

US military releases videos said to show strikes on Iran being launched
The U.S. Central Command has released videos showing missiles being fired and jets taking off in what it said was strikes "to dismantle the Iranian regime’s security apparatus".
Other footage released by the military showed U.S. munitions striking what appeared to be a variety of targets from drones to buildings.

Anujan · Post by **Anujan** » 01 Mar 2026 07:44

https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-k ... led-israel

IRANIAN STATE MEDIA CONFIRMS SUPREME LEADER KHAMENEI IS DEAD

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike Saturday as part of a massive joint military operation between the U.S. and Israel, Iranian state media confirmed.

The latest: The Iranian government announced 40 days of public mourning following the "martyrdom" of the 86-year-old ayatollah, who had ruled Iran for over 36 years.

putnanja · Post by **putnanja** » 01 Mar 2026 07:59

Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made multiple private phone calls to Trump over the past month advocating a U.S. attack, despite his public support for a diplomatic solution, the four people said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, continued his long-running public campaign for U.S. strikes against what he views as an existential enemy of his country.

The combined effort helped lead Trump to order a massive aerial campaign against Iran’s leadership and military, which in its initial hour led to the death of Khamenei and several other senior Iranian officials.

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 01 Mar 2026 08:09

https://x.com/Being_Humor/status/2027850439547584920
@Being_Humor
Missile
https://x.com/Osint613/status/2027831598863794237
@Osint613
Who killed Khamenei?

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 01 Mar 2026 08:11

https://x.com/i/status/2027841434989256767
@sidhant
Pictures released by White House of Trump, team monitoring US attack on Iran

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 01 Mar 2026 08:32

https://x.com/i/status/2027745905865330786
@rishibagree
Says a woman who get regular training in USA and whose husband is a CIA agent

https://x.com/i/status/2027729986095091970
@khanumarfa
America cares about women’s rights in Iran.
Then it drops bombs on an elementary school in Iran.
50 little girls die under the banner of liberation.

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 01 Mar 2026 08:36

People mistake them for activists, They are agints of Amrika pushing the agenda of America or they should be damn foolish to get influenced so easily.
https://x.com/i/status/2027811713756910016
@AskAnshul
Actress Mandana Karimi is Iranian and lives in India. She joined anti-CAA protests with Bollywood celebrities at August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai.

She is now protesting against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and killings of citizens by Iranian regime. But none of those anti-CAA Bollywood celebrities have joined her protest.

When India conducted Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, she posted an Instagram story criticizing Hindutva, India's strike, Israel, Zionism and USA.

Today, she posted a story celebrating the US-Israel strike on Iran and hoping for the fall of Khamenei regime.

Activism often changes when reality kicks in.

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 01 Mar 2026 08:42

tandav wrote: ↑09 Jul 2017 14:43
uddu wrote: Dont be so sure. If Al-Jazeera is a Qatar mouthpiece, then the bile that they have for India shows the kind of hatred towards Indians. I dont know whether they allowed the commies from India to write for them or they themselves have such a policy. Either way, it shows enemity and not the friendliness of atleast the ones who are running Al-Jazeera. Being a small country the number of Indians their and their percentage obviously will be more. But that never means we must not intervene in this situation because of Al-Jazeera. It must be just for our own benefit and Qatar told to stop their anti India tirade.
The Al Jazeera editorials are indicative of the previous Congress/UPA government foreign policy directives which were beholden to Sunni Islamic interests. A strategic reset is on the cards with the new government and it will take some time for Al Jazeera to reset its equations and start seriously looking at India as the net security provider to the Middle East.

These are not democratic countries to see the changes in slow and steady manner. Everyone of the Journalists will sing praise of India, if the dictates happen that way.

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 01 Mar 2026 08:48

Trump and Maga view
JUST IN: US air base in Saudi Arabia reportedly under attack
Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports that the U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia is under attack amid retaliation after air strikes on Iran.

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 01 Mar 2026 08:51

Can Iran Defeat US & Israel In This war? Will Putin Back Tehran? | The GD Bakshi Podcast
Can Iran Defeat US & Israel In This war? Will Putin Back Tehran? | The GD Bakshi Podcast

On the day US & Israel launched massive coordinated strikes on Iran—targeting nuclear sites, military HQs, and leadership—Major General GD Bakshi breaks down the explosive escalation. From failed color revolution attempts using Starlink & CIA/Mossad ops, to Iran's crushed uprising, hypersonic missiles, potential Strait of Hormuz closure, threats to US carriers, Russian/Chinese support, and why this isn't Venezuela redux. Bakshi warns of heavy US casualties, oil price spikes to $150/barrel, political fallout for Trump in midterm year, and global economic chaos. A must-watch for deep strategic insights into the brewing regional war!

rkirankr · Post by **rkirankr** » 01 Mar 2026 09:03

Iam telling again, US is taking out its challengers one by one. Keeping Russia mired in Ukraine conflict. It can do the same to China too. Our security establishment needs to stop chasing colorful brochures and go full steam to atmanirbhar. Quality + Quantity matters

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 01 Mar 2026 09:04

This war is a small battle among the larger war of keeping the control of oil over the world. U.S Want a complete stranglehold monopoly on who gets oil and who don't. Any countries that are currently not taken care of and is not in their basket and under their dikat will be able to supply the countries that they are threatening in the near future. So They are taking out these Fringe oil nations one by one after targeting Russia. Venezuela and now Iran. Once they are completely under their control, the Global Oil movement and distribution is under U.S Control and they can be the Global Hegemon once again. That's the plan.

The alternate Renewable energy will reduce the dependence on oil by a large margin or even in the long run completely eliminate the need to have oil for a large number of sectors, giving energy independence to the nations across the world. When Oil is not needed, the control of U.S over these nations will vane significantly. Trump showing his love for OIl and attacking Renewable so much is because of this reason.

Indian strategy:
One of the steps taken by the Government in foreseeing these threats is to ensure that petroleum is not cheaper for the masses as before and they are forced into adopting renewable modes of transportation. A large number of projects be it the subsidy scheme that was given to purchase Electric vehicles, PM Surya Ghar or be it Hydrogen mission are all to reduce these dependence on oil. The claims of striking oil in explorations are letting the U.S know that we have options and then going on increasing Exploration is all due to these issues.

The U.S is targeting the two behemoths India and China with this strategy and the real attacks will happen once Iran falls.

A_Gupta · Post by **A_Gupta** » 01 Mar 2026 09:21

The utter insanity of West Asia + the US:

https://youtu.be/jJP1h4fX5G8?si=ONkpRi_EyW4i5ktI

Vayutuvan · Post by **Vayutuvan** » 01 Mar 2026 09:56

A_Gupta wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 01:27 Re: IMEC, Putin said on 2023: 'Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said he sees nothing in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) that can hinder Russia, and that the project benefits Russia."

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 617850.cms

Not sure I believe him, but that is what he said

Russian oil gets refined in India and gets exported to Europe, same as what is happening now.

A_Gupta · Post by **A_Gupta** » 01 Mar 2026 10:10

Supposedly, the UK, Australia and Canada have joined the war against Iran.

UAE Air Defenses handled 137 missiles and 209 drones.

Vayutuvan · Post by **Vayutuvan** » 01 Mar 2026 10:19

As usual Britishits condome the attack and also become condones. How paki.

uddu · Post by **uddu** » 01 Mar 2026 10:23

Vayutuvan wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 10:19 As usual Britishits condome the attack and also become condones. How paki.

Londonistan could erupt

Vayutuvan · Post by **Vayutuvan** » 01 Mar 2026 10:25

Aah. :lightbulb:. Sir Paki is incharge there.

chetak · Post by **chetak** » 01 Mar 2026 10:31

uddu wrote: ↑01 Mar 2026 08:36 People mistake them for activists, They are agints of Amrika pushing the agenda of America or they should be damn foolish to get influenced so easily.
https://x.com/i/status/2027811713756910016
@AskAnshul
Actress Mandana Karimi is Iranian and lives in India. She joined anti-CAA protests with Bollywood celebrities at August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai.

She is now protesting against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and killings of citizens by Iranian regime. But none of those anti-CAA Bollywood celebrities have joined her protest.

When India conducted Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, she posted an Instagram story criticizing Hindutva, India's strike, Israel, Zionism and USA.

Today, she posted a story celebrating the US-Israel strike on Iran and hoping for the fall of Khamenei regime.

Activism often changes when reality kicks in.

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simply hilarious, uddu ji

the jihadi scourge ravaging the world for centuries is nowhere mentioned.

irani auntie has a very highly evolved and extremely well developed sense of self preservation

this is the very same culture that drove the parsis out from erstwhile persia for their religious beliefs, but that is not considered genocide

she needs the well developed sense of self preservation, considering the sewer of a country she was born in, but will not have the guts to return to