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1.Qatari Jets Shoot Down Iranian Bombers: Iranian SU-24 bombers reportedly approached the largest US base in the Middle East. Qatari F-15 jets intercepted and shot them down. This was Qatar’s first combat mission involving the downing of enemy aircraft.
2. Saudi Arabia Intercepts Iranian Missiles: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense says three Iranian cruise missiles were intercepted. All three missiles were destroyed before reaching their targets.
3. Over 17,500 Americans Evacuated From Region: The US State Department reports that more than 17,500 American citizens have returned home. The evacuations began after US-Israeli strikes on Iran started on February 28.
4. Trump Says Iran’s Leadership 'Collapsing': US President Donald Trump claimed US-Israeli operations will continue and said Iran’s leadership is collapsing. He said “everyone who wants to be a leader ends up dead,” without offering evidence.
5. Strikes on US Consulate in Dubai: Smoke was seen rising after multiple explosions were heard near the US Consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Several local accounts claimed the American consulate was the intended target amid Iranian attacks across several Gulf nations. However, hours after the markets will reportedly open on Wednesday after the strikes.
6. Flight Price Skyrocket: According to an AP report, wealthy travellers are paying up to €200,000 (around Rs 1.9 crore) for luxury charter flights to Europe as major hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha shut amid the conflict. Private jet fares that typically cost around €100,000 (about Rs 95 lakh) for routes such as Riyadh to Porto have reportedly doubled due to soaring demand and airspace disruptions.
7. Trump Orders US Strikes: Donald Trump said he ordered US forces to join Israel’s attack on Iran, arguing he believed Tehran was about to strike first. His explanation differs from the account previously given by his top diplomat on how the war began.
8. Iran Continues Regional Attacks: Iran carried out a fourth consecutive night of strikes against Israeli and US targets in the Middle East. Attacks were reported near the US embassy in Dubai and at a port in Fujairah, both in the United Arab Emirates.
9. Strikes on Qom: The US and Israel continued their bombardment of Iran, including a strike on the building of the Assembly of Experts in the city of Qom. The death toll since Saturday has risen to at least 787, according to reports.
10. Strait Hormuz Tensions: Trump said the US was prepared to deploy naval forces to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared the waterway closed. The disruption has already affected energy flows, with Iraq slowing or halting production at the Rumaila oil field and the West Qurna 2 project. Meanwhile, Qatar said it had dismantled two sleeper cells allegedly working for the IRGC and arrested at least 10 suspects.
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