The UAE Ministry of Defense reports that air-defenses across the country are currently working to counter a ballistic missile barrage from Iran.

Several of the Iranian ballistic missiles that were downed tonight over Israel appear to have been medium-range missiles equipped with cluster munition warheads, which were previously used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) during strikes last June against populated areas in Israel.

Alert sent to people in Dubai moments ago, as Iran launches a massive ballistic missile attack on Israel and several of the Gulf Nations, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

More ballistic missiles fired again at Northern Israel by Iran.

The United States is preparing for a “major uptick” in attacks on Iran over the next 24 hours, heavily focused on destroying the country’s missile production, unmanned aerial vehicles and naval capability, though stocks of missiles are running low, especially Tomahawks and SM-3s, a senior U.S. official told CNN.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG-91) fires a BGM-109 Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) in support of Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing strike campaign against targets in Iran, March 2, 2026.

The Qatari International Media Office released a statement refuting the claims made by Bloomberg that their stocks of Patriot interceptor missiles we’re nearing depletion, saying “the inventory of Patriot interceptor missiles held by the Qatari Armed Forces has not been depleted and remains well-stocked.

In a release from the Kuwaiti Army, the Kuwaiti General Staff has said that they are currently dealing with another barrage of missiles and drones that are in the airspace of Kuwait.

U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit in attack, likely by Iranian one-way attack drone, according to a senior official who spoke to Axios.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was hit by two drones launched by Iran, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued a shelter-in-place warning for all Americans in Dhahran, Jeddah, and Riyadh, the location of the Embassy, which is reported to have struck within the last hour by at least two drones launched by Iran.

Kuwaiti locals aggressively confront and come close to attacking one of the crewmembers of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle shot down in a “friendly fire” incident Monday over Kuwait, until he finally tells them he is an American.

Letter reportedly sent by Adm. Brad Cooper, the Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), to American servicemembers across the Middle East on February 28, 2026, prior to the start of strikes against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury:

To America's extraordinary sons and daughters deployed around the Middle East,

By order of the President of the United States, we are embarking on a mission of profound consequence. The time for preparation is over. The time for action has arrived.

As we move from deterrence into active combat, I write to tell you how honored I am to serve with you - the most exceptional Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Guardians and Coast Guardsmen on this earth.

Some of you are stationed in the Middle East. Many of you have deployed overseas on short notice. Others have been extended on deployment for this critical mission. You represent the strongest, most lethal warfighting force the world has ever known. You all selflessly serve our great country and make us so very PROUD.

Since 1979, the Iranian Regime has killed and wounded thousands of Americans, and they continue to threaten Americans and our friends. Today, by your courage and grit, you will change the course of human history.

My guidance for you is simple:

- Be Relentlessly Lethal. In the heat of conflict, remember who you are. Let your conduct be as professional as your aim is precise.
- Take Care of Your Teammates. The men and women on your flanks, in front of you and those at your six are your Guardian Angels. Be theirs.
- Steady Your Resolve. Combat is inherently chaotic. The hours, days and perhaps weeks ahead will challenge you. There will be noise and confusion. Fall back on your training. It is the best in the world.

You are the shield of the free world, and today, you are its sharpest sword.

As the eyes of the world fix upon us, stay safe, and GODSPEED.

Sources tell Reuters that two new explosions have been heard in Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter in the last few minutes, following an Iranian drone attack earlier against the U.S. Embassy.

Speaking tonight to NewsNation, President Donald J. Trump said “you’ll out find soon” what the retaliation will be for tonight’s attack by Iran on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and for the U.S. servicemembers killed in Kuwait.

More than a dozen U.S. Air Force KC-135R/T Stratotankers have launched from bases around the United States and are in the process of crossing the Atlantic Ocean and Europe, likely on their way to join forces in the Middle East for Operation Epic Fury. Some of them appear to be stopping in Bangor, Maine to rest & refuel before pressing onward toward Europe.

Air raid sirens now in Bahrain.

Multiple loud explosions reported in the last few minutes over Manama, Bahrain, as air-defenses attempt to down ballistic missiles fired against the country by Iran.

Two U.S. officials have now confirmed to Reuters reports from this past weekend that U.S. Marines, assigned to Marine Corps Embassy Security Group based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, opened fired on crowds of rioters that were attempting to storm the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. At least 10 rioters were killed during the incident, while dozens of others were injured, with it initially believed that the gunfire had originated from Pakistani Security Forces.

The Saudi Ministry of Defense reports that a total of eight Iranian attack drones have been downed so far tonight near the cities of Riyadh and Al-Kharj, following reports that at least two drones targeted and struck the U.S Embassy in Riyadh.

Fighter aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9), including F-35C Lightning lls, F/A-18E Super Hornets, and EA-18G Growlers, take off from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) in the Arabian Sea for strikes against Iran in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026.