Russia says Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is under threat due to escalating conflict, though it is not being directly targeted.

Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev said explosions have been heard just kilometres away.

Saudi Aramco is reviewing alternative crude export routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, including using its east-west pipeline to ship oil via the Red Sea.

The move comes after a drone strike hit the Ras Tanura complex, prompting the shutdown of its 550,000 barrels-per-day refinery.

Source: Reuters

IDF said it carried out a strike in Tehran targeting a senior Iranian official.

NATO's Rutte on Iran:

Iran is close to getting its hand on a nuclear capability and on a ballistic missile capability.

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spox. Esmaeil Baghaei:

The Leader remained at his workplace in the heart of Tehran, even as everyone was saying an attack was imminent.

He sacrificed himself for Iran.

Iran says 160 girls were killed in a February 28 strike on a primary school in Minab.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shared images of the graves, calling it the reality of Trump’s “rescue.”

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Trump on Iran:

Their air defense, Air Force, Navy, and Leadership is gone.

They want to talk. I said “Too Late!”

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

We are in direct contact with the governors. The situation is exceptional, but the country has not come to a halt. Ongoing activities are continuing across the country.

By delegating the necessary authorities to the provinces, decision-making is carried out swiftly and in proportion to local conditions.

National unity is our primary asset.

U.S. Embassy in Riyadh:

Security Alert: Threat of Imminent Missile / UAV Attacks Over Dhahran.

There is a threat of imminent missile and UAV attacks over Dhahran. Do not come to the U.S. Consulate.

Senator Calls Trump's War on Iran ‘War of Choice, Not Necessity’

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer asserted the war with Iran is “not what the American people want,” amid prominent lawmakers demanding a War Powers vote.

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Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff denied reports of any military attack on Oman’s territory or ports.

BREAKING: Israeli Army says there was an Iranian missile that fell in central Israel.

Shipping group CMA CGM says it suspended all Middle East bookings.

Source: Reuters

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spox. Esmaeil Baghaei:

We have repeatedly stated that we have no issue with the American people.

The American people should know that their leaders attacked a historic nation — whose only demand is to live freely and independently — without any justification.

China’s Foreign Minister held a call with his Israeli counterpart.

Trump will meet with German Chancellor Merz at the White House today.

An Iranian regime insider to the FT:

We had no choice but to escalate and start a big fire so everyone would see:

When our red lines were crossed in violation of all international laws, we could no longer adhere to the rules of the game.

An Iranian regime insider to the FT:

There will be further escalation.

What did they expect? If the head of the Islamic republic is targeted, do they think nothing will happen?

CENTCOM:

The Iranian regime is using mobile launchers to indiscriminately fire missiles in an attempt to inflict maximum harm across the region.

U.S. forces are hunting these threats down and without apology or hesitation, we are taking them out.

Jordan has reopened its airspace after a temporary closure, following a security review.

FBI Director Kash Patel fired about a dozen FBI agents from an elite counterintelligence unit (CI-12) that specializes in Iran and other Middle East threats, citing alleged misconduct in the Trump classified documents investigation — though he provided no evidence.

The firings came just days before Trump launched “Operation Epic Fury.”

Source: MS NOW