On the third day of attacks by the United States and Israel against the positions and officials of the Islamic Republic, strikes continued from the early hours of Monday, 1 March, with numerous reports of explosions heard in various cities across Iran.<
Hours after tensions escalated between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday, 2 March, Lebanese officials condemned Hezbollah’s rocket fire and announced that judicial proceedings would be pursued against the group.
The Narges Mohammadi Foundation issued an “urgent call for action to protect the lives of prisoners in wartime conditions,” stating that the release of political prisoners — or at minimum the granting of temporary leave — is their right under the current circumstances.
Israel Defense Forces announced that the largest offensive air operation in the history of the country’s air force was carried out with the participation of approximately 200 fighter jets, concluding a large-scale strike against Iran’s missile systems and air defense networks in
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, while not explicitly confirming Khamenei’s death, stated that there are strong indications suggesting he is no longer alive.
An Israeli official speaking to Western media named Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, and Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, among the intended targets.
The source declined to provide further details regarding the nature of the attack or the type of missiles used.
The attack was reportedly met with reactions of support and celebration among segments of the population in Iran, particularly in Kurdish-majority provinces.
The ministry stated that the UK’s ability to assist British nationals in Iran is now severely limited. The embassy is operating remotely, and no in-person consular services are being provided, even in emergency situations.
In a statement released on Friday, February 27, 2026, the ministry said: “Italian nationals who are in Iran for tourism or whose presence is not strictly necessary are requested to leave the country.”
