3:03 p.m. – Nearly 300 dead in Lebanon since Monday
The Lebanese Ministry of Health indicates that it has recorded nearly 300 deaths in Lebanon since the country was targeted by Israeli strikes: “The death toll from the Israeli aggression, since dawn on Monday, rose to 294 martyrs and 1,023 wounded. »
2:48 p.m. – Tehran targeted a Marshall Islands oil tanker
The Revolutionary Guards announce having struck an oil tanker flying the flag of the Marshall Islands, “linked to terrorist America” in the Persian Gulf. The commercial name of the vessel would be “‘Louise P'”.
1:39 p.m. – Jordan accuses Iran of hitting “vital installations”
Tehran is accused by Jordan of having targeted strategic installations vital to the kingdom, after firing 119 missiles and drones during the week. “These missiles and drones were targeting vital installations inside Jordan and were not just passing through our territory”details a spokesperson for the Jordanian army who adds that 108 projectiles were intercepted.
1:15 p.m. – The Emirates intercepted 15 ballistic missiles this Saturday
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense announces that it intercepted 15 missiles and 119 drones this Saturday. However, a missile fell into the sea. “Air defense systems also detected 121 drones, of which 119 were intercepted, while two fell on the territory of the United Arab Emirates”specifies the ministry in a press release on X.
1:09 p.m. – “Iran is going to be hit very hard,” Trump warns
On his Truth Social network, Donald Trump warned that the United States would strike “very hard” Iran this Saturday. He would also not rule out extending his strikes. “Areas and groups of people that have never before been considered targets are now under serious consideration for total destruction and certain death, as a result of Iran’s bad behavior.”declares the American head of state.
1:03 p.m. – Israel calls on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz once again calls on Lebanon to “disarm” Hezbollah, threatening the country with “more severe measures”. “Act before we take tougher measures.”
12:30 p.m. – Iran is “the loser of the Middle East,” says Donald Trump
The American president assured that Iran was being defeated and that the Islamic Republic was “returned to its neighbors in the Middle East, promising not to shoot them again.” “This promise was only made because of the continued attacks by the United States and Israel. They sought to take control and rule the Middle East. This is the first time in thousands of years that Iran has been defeated by neighboring countries in the Middle East.he declares on Truth Social.
Before ensuring that the countries of the Middle East would have thanked the United States for ensuring that Iran was not “no longer the ‘Middle Eastern tyrant’, but rather ‘the Middle Eastern loser’”.
11:43 – UN calls for talks between Lebanon and Israel
The UN special coordinator in Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, calls for an end to clashes between the IDF and Hezbollah, demanding “talks”: “Talks between Lebanon and Israel can be the decisive element that will allow future generations to avoid reliving the same nightmare over and over again. » She fears that the situation will worsen and that “too many people risk suffering”.
11:34 a.m. – Goldman Sachs fears a barrel of oil at $150
If maritime traffic does not resume in the Strait of Hormuz, the American bank says it fears that the price of black gold will soar, with a barrel of oil reaching $150.
10:00 a.m. – 16 dead in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
According to a provisional report from the Lebanese Ministry of Health, 16 people were killed by Israeli strikes in the Baalbek region, in eastern Lebanon. 35 injuries were also reported.
9:47 a.m. – Dubai Airport “partially” resumes its activities
After suspending its activities, Dubai Airport announces that it will resume work this Saturday. “We have partially resumed our operations as of today, March 7, with some flights operating from de Dubai (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)”, indicates the airport on X which advises travelers not to go to the airport “unless you have been contacted by the airline to confirm the flight, as schedules continue to change.”
9:18 a.m. – Qatar intercepts missile
The Qatari Defense Ministry said a missile launch was intercepted this Saturday morning by the country’s defense services. Iran confirms being behind this attack.
8:50 a.m. – Iranian president apologizes to neighboring countries
In the same press release, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, on the other hand, presented his “apologies” to neighboring countries that have been targeted by strikes: “I apologize to neighboring countries, and we have no animosity towards them. » On the contrary, the head of state assures that he wants “collaborate” with them “to guarantee and ensure security and peace”.
8:48 a.m. – The Iranian president refuses to allow his country to surrender to the United States and Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that his country will not surrender to “the enemy” who committed “a violation of international law”. “The enemy must know that his dreams of surrender will not come true. The enemy has no right to trample our rights. We will remain firm until our last breath to get our country out of this crisis”he declared in a press release.
8:35 a.m. – Emirates suspends flights to Dubai until further notice
The airline announces suspension “until further notice” all its flights to and from Dubai for reasons of ” security “. Dubai Airport has also suspended operations. “For the safety of passengers, airport staff and airline crews, operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) have been temporarily suspended”says Dubai Media Office on X.
8:24 a.m. – Iran strikes oil tanker in Gulf
Tehran claims to have hit an oil ship, which is said to be sailing under the Maltese flag in the Persian Gulf. A explosive drone would have targeted the boat “after he ignored repeated warnings from the Revolutionary Guard army about the traffic ban and the insecurity of the Strait of Hormuz”justify the Revolutionary Guards in a press release relayed by the Tasnim press agency.
7:56 a.m. – More than 80 Israeli fighter jets strike Tehran
The Israeli army reports that more than 80 fighter jets struck Iranian military sites and missile launchers in Tehran this Saturday, where loud explosions rang out in several neighborhoods of the Iranian capital.
7:42 a.m. – Iranian Navy launches “massive wave of drone attacks” against US troops
The Iranian navy said it carried out an attack “massive drone” against American forces to target “American bases and occupied territories”.
7:30 a.m. – Revolutionary Guards warn US over Strait of Hormuz
The Revolutionary Guards have said they are ready for any move by the United States to protect the Strait of Hormuz. “We recommend that Americans, before making any decision, remember the fire of the American supertanker Bridgeton in 1987 and the tankers that have recently been targeted”declared spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini to the Fars news agency.
7:10 a.m. – Iranian missile alert in Jerusalem
According to an AFP journalist, another explosion was heard in Jerusalem after an air alert was triggered in response to the approach of an Iranian missile. The alert was lifted shortly afterwards.
7:00 a.m. – Explosions in Dubai and Manama
This Saturday morning, explosions rang out in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and in Manama in Bahrain. A warning siren was triggered. “Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and go to the nearest safe place”declared on X the Ministry of the Interior of Bahrain.
