[2026-02-28 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What military assets does the US have in the Middle East?Before Saturday’s strikes on Iran, Donald Trump ordered a huge military presence in the region, including warships crewed by thousands.

Snippet: Before Saturday’s strikes on Iran, Donald Trump ordered a huge military presence in the region, including warships crewed by thousands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3344980/what-military-assets-does-us-have-middle-east

[2026-02-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Opinion: Will China come to Iran's rescue?

Snippet: As tensions between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance approach a critical juncture, a question echoes through global capitals, newsrooms and policy circles: will China come to Iran’s rescue? And if so, what would that assistance look like?

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/opinion-will-china-come-irans-rescue

[2026-02-28 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Syria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Islamic State emerges from rubble of north-east Syria to exploit discontent with al-Sharaa

Snippet: ‘Rebranded’ terror group seeks to recruit those alienated by Damascus government’s western pivot

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/islamic-state-north-east-syria-ahmed-al-sharaa

[2026-02-28 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Attack on Iran disrupts Middle East air travel

Snippet: FILE -Workers load medical aid onto an Air India plane to be flown to India, at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, May 4, 2021. (Menahem Kahana/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-flights-airspace-travel-0346e29ee99eaee2838c8e08f4facb78

[2026-02-28 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Arabia condemns attacks on Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait

Snippet: Saudi Arabia on Saturday condemned the Iranian attacks on the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and Kuwait in the “strongest terms”

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-arabia-condemns-attacks-qatar-bahrain-jordan-and-kuwait

[2026-02-28 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Reports: Strike on girl's school in Iran kills five students

Snippet: An air strike hit a girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, killing five students, Iranian state media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/reports-strike-girls-school-iran-kills-five-students

[2026-02-28 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: World warns against Mideast war as US, Israel strike Iran

Snippet: PARIS, France (AFP) -- Countries in the Middle East and around the world voiced fear of a regional conflagration after the United States and Israel carried out long-feared strikes on Iran on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684557

[2026-02-28 21:46 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A world on edge as Trump bombs Iran and triggers war in the Middle East. There was no need for this | Simon Tisdall

Snippet: We cannot know where this foolish, reckless attack will end – but new hatreds will be seeded, terrorist vendettas sown and, ultimately, little will be achieved

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/28/donald-trump-bombs-iran-war-middle-east

[2026-02-28 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel-US strikes on Iran: How has the world reacted?

Snippet: The US and Israel have finally launched an operation against Iran with the apparent aim of overthrowing the Islamic Republic.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-us-strikes-iran-how-has-world-reacted

[2026-02-28 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel and the US attack Iran: What we know so far

Snippet: Israel and the US have launched a major attack on Iran, after weeks of threats.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-and-us-attack-iran-what-we-know-so-far

[2026-02-28 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Defense chief orders inspection of dispatched troops' safety following US strikes in Iran

Snippet: Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Saturday ordered an "immediate" inspection of the safety of South Korean troops dispatched overseas, following reports of US-Israel strikes against Iran, his office said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684553

[2026-02-28 21:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee orders safety measures for S. Koreans after US-Israel attacks on Iran

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday instructed officials to assess the potential impact of the United States and Israel's attacks on Iran, and to step up measures to ensure the safety of South Korean nationals in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684551

[2026-02-28 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UAE says it has ‘full right to respond' to Iran missile attack

Snippet: The defence ministry of the United Arab Emirates on Saturday said that the country reserves ‘full right’ to respond after Abu Dhabi was targeted by Iranian ballistic missiles.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uae-says-it-has-full-right-respond-iran-missile-attack

[2026-02-28 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Opinion: How Trump was dragged into war

Snippet: There is a chilling but uncanny resemblance in the way that US President Donald Trump is preparing to attack Iran, and the way that Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to invade Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/opiion-how-trump-was-dragged-war

[2026-02-28 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: Trump calls for Iranians to take over regime amid strikes

Snippet: Shortly after joint US-Israel strikes on Tehran, President Donald Trump announced the US military started “major combat operations” against Iran and encouraged the “great, proud people of Iran” to take over the regime.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-trump-calls-iranians-take-over-regime-amid-strikes

[2026-02-28 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Irão: Ataque de Israel e EUA é contra "ameaça existencial"

Snippet: Israel lançou este sábado (28.02) um ataque contra a capital do Irão, Teerão, onde nuvens de fumo subiram no norte e centro da cidade. Segundo o Ministro da Defesa de Israel, Israel Katz, tratou-se um de ataque "preventivo" para "eliminar ameças".

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/ir%C3%A3o-ataque-de-israel-e-eua-%C3%A9-opera%C3%A7%C3%A3o-contra-amea%C3%A7a-existencial/a-76163153

[2026-02-28 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UPDATE - At least 57 students martyred as Israel attacks school in south Iran - DailyNews

Snippet: Minab’s provincial governor, Mohammad Radmehr, confirmed to IRNA on Saturday that the Shajareye Tayabeh school had directly been attacked and that a number of students had been martyred.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/28/breaking-news/959420/israel-launches-attack-on-iran-us-confirms-participation-in-strikes/

[2026-02-28 21:01 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Will not be mourned': PM's brutal message after confirmed death of Iranian leader

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei "will not be mourned" as he doubled down on Australia's support for the US to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.Speaking at a press conference earlier today, Alabese said Australia "stands with the brave people of Iran in their struggle against what is an oppressive regime"."I understand this is a very difficult time for the tens of thousands of Australians with loved ones in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/usa-israel-attack-iran-anthony-alabanese-statement-australia/8994873d-8665-41cf-ad9e-b63836ba6fde

[2026-02-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Airlines suspend Middle East flights after US, Israel strikes on Iran

Snippet: DUBAI, (Reuters) -- Global airlines suspended flights across the Middle East on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, ‌plunging the region into a renewed military confrontation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684546

[2026-02-28 20:53 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Iranian regime is 'without legitimacy', says Albanese after US strikes

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has claimed Iran's regime is "without legitimacy", as the USA and Israel launch military action and strikes against the country.In a statement released hours after the strikes began, ordered by US PresidentDonald Trump, Albanese slammed the "brutal acts of violence and intimidation" the regime uses, including targeted attacks in Australia.Albanese said he supported the United States "acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security,"

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/usa-israel-attack-iran-anthony-alabanese-statement-australia/8994873d-8665-41cf-ad9e-b63836ba6fde

[2026-02-28 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Eyewitness: Explosions rock Tehran

Snippet: A Middle East Eye correspondent in Tehran says explosions are being heard all around the city.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eyewitness-explosions-rock-tehran

[2026-02-28 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Who are the main players in the US-Iran-Israel crisis?

Snippet: With the decisions and actions of those involved impacting countless millions, the stakes are high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3344974/us-iran-israel-crisis-who-are-main-players

[2026-02-28 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: World US and Israel launch an attack on Iran with tensions high over nuclear talks The US and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran , with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said

Snippet: The US and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran , with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684538

[2026-02-28 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US and Israel attack Iran: What we know so far

Snippet: The United States and Israel have struck multiple locations across Iran, including the capital, Tehran, in what US President Donald Trump described as “major combat operations”.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/us-and-israel-attack-iran-what-we-know-so-far

[2026-02-28 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul reviews Iran contingency measures, prioritizes safety of nationals

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684534

[2026-02-28 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Iran launches retaliatory strike on Israel

Snippet: The Iranian military has launched a wave of retaliatory strikes on Israel after the Jewish state and the US attacked the Islamic Republic, although the extent of the damage remains unclear.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633176-iran-retaliatory-strike-israel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-28 20:14 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Trump tells Iranian officials to lay down arms or 'face death'

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-strikes-on-iran-full-speech-transcript/4dabc670-7f04-4d01-8e29-fffdce9c0836

[2026-02-28 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: NYT: Israel to hit missiles, US to target Iran nuclear sites and key figures

Snippet: The Israeli-American attack on Iran also includes attempts to target key figures in the country, according to the two officials, the New York Times has reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/nyt-israel-hit-missiles-us-target-iran-nuclear-sites-and-key-figures

[2026-02-28 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Who is Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and why is he a possible target?

Snippet: The United States and Israel have waged a new round of attacks on Iran, again derailing negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme and raising questions about efforts to target the country’s security and leadership apparatus.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/who-is-irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-and-why-is-he-a-possible-target

[2026-02-28 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch: US launches 'major combat operations' against Iran — Trump

Snippet: US President Donald Trump announces that 'major combat' is underway in Iran. 'The United States' military began major combat operations in Iran,' Trump says in a video message posted on his social media site while he spent the weekend at his Florida golf club. 'Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime.'

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/videos/watch-us-launches-major-combat-operations-against-iran-trump/2290384

[2026-02-28 19:57 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Trump went from 'not happy' to bombing Iran in hours - here's why

Snippet: Just hours ago, US President Donald Trump appeared to indicate he was keen to continue talks between the US and Iran.Now, missiles are raining down on multiple Iranian cities as the US and Israeli militaries coordinate attacks, and Trump has called for the Iranian people to "take over" their government.There are decades of tension and conflict between Tehran and Washington that have led to this point, but the temperature has boiled over in recent months.LIVE UPDATES: US launches 'major combat

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/iran-strikes-israel-usa-following-nuclear-talks-how-it-reached-this-point/f2628aa6-b240-4dc7-8cf2-94ec6addbe6e

[2026-02-28 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says missiles fired at Israel as more explosions reported in Tehran

Snippet: Iran's IRGC says the first wave of missile and drone attacks has been launched against Israel in response to attacks on Iran, Tasnim news agency has reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-missiles-fired-israel-more-explosions-reported-tehran

[2026-02-28 19:43 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: What we know so far about ‘massive and ongoing’ attack on Iran

Snippet: Israel and the US attacked Iran in a joint military strike on Saturday, killing the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and attacking targets in Tehran and other major cities.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/what-we-know-so-far-about-massive-and-ongoing-attack-on-iran-20260228-p5o6br.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump announces major attack vs Iran, says ‘hour of freedom’ has come

Snippet: WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced a major attack against Iran, vowing to "annihilate" its navy and missile sites and telling Iranians their "hour of freedom" had come from the Islamic republic.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/news/trump-announces-major-attack-vs-iran-says-hour-of-freedom-has-come/2290383

[2026-02-28 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: US and Israel launch attack on Iran as explosions are heard in Tehran

Snippet: Israel launched a daylight attack Saturday on Iran's capital, as witnesses reported smoke rising near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, who hasn’t been seen publicly in days.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/28/us-and-israel-launch-attack-on-iran-as-explosions-are-heard-in-tehran/

[2026-02-28 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos show US and Israel launch an attack on Iran

Snippet: Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.(AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/israel-iran-us-explosion-tehran-photos-9255c0462685547bba438e87f7c24873

[2026-02-28 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli army says missiles launched from Iran heading towards Israel

Snippet: The Israeli army on Saturday said that missiles launched from Iran were heading towards Israel, prompting sirens in several areas of the country.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-army-says-missiles-launched-iran-heading-towards-israel

[2026-02-28 19:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump talks of ‘annihilation’, ‘elimination’ as US, Israel attack Iran

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has said the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran are aimed at “eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime”.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/trump-talks-of-annihilation-elimination-as-us-israel-attack-iran

[2026-02-28 19:12 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US and Israel launch strikes on Iran – what we know so far

Snippet: The US and Israel have launched an attack on Iran, with Trump calling the US operation ‘massive and ongoing’. This is what we know so far

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/us-israel-launch-strikes-attack-iran-what-we-know-so-far-latest

[2026-02-28 19:11 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump says US carrying out 'major combat operations' in Iran

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/trump-says-us-carrying-out-major-combat-operations-in-iran-20260228-p5o6bv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 18:51 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: US launches "major combat operations in Iran"

Snippet: Thank you for joining us for live coverage of the escalating crisis in the middle east. Israel launched a daylight attack on Iran's capital, as witnesses reported smoke rising near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, who hasn't been seen publicly in days. The US has also launched "major combat operations in Iran," President Donald Trump confirmed.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-launch-attack-on-iran-live-updates-us-begins-major-combat-operations--israel-launches-attack-on-irans-capital/2a7ce3d3-dbba-413c-9053-397468cc6bec

[2026-02-28 18:47 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australians warned that Iran attack increases risk of ‘further escalation’ and flight cancellations in region

Snippet: Department of foreign affairs alerts travellers to ‘extremely volatile’ situation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/28/australians-warned-that-iran-attack-increases-risk-of-further-escalation-and-flight-cancellations-in-region

[2026-02-28 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US ‘defending American people’ by striking Iran – Trump

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Washington has launched “major combat operations in Iran” to eliminate “imminent threats” and “defend the American people.” The Islamic Republic has previously rejected US demands to curb its nuclear program, which it says only serves peaceful purposes.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633168-trump-us-defending-american-people-iran-strikes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-28 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: ‘Dangerous venture’: World reacts to US-Israel attack on Iran

Snippet: Israel and the US conducted joint strikes on Iran on Saturday that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggered retaliation from Tehran, plunging the Middle East into renewed conflict.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633168-world-reacts-us-israel-attack-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-28 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: LIVE: Israel and US attacking Iran with blasts reported in Tehran

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/israel-us-attacking-iran-live-updates-blasts-in-tehran/106222024

[2026-02-28 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch: Smoke plumes rise in Tehran after Israel launches pre-emptive attack

Snippet: Smoke plumes were seen rising over Tehran’s skyline after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday (February 28), as Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in the capital.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/videos/watch-smoke-plumes-rise-in-tehran-after-israel-launches-pre-emptive-attack/2290376

[2026-02-28 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US-Israel strike Iran in joint attack, Khamenei moved to 'safe place'

Snippet: US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday morning, tipping the Middle East into a new phase of uncertainty and instability.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-israel-strike-iran-joint-attack

[2026-02-28 18:33 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: "Israel, US carry out strikes on Iran"

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/israel-us-carry-out-strikes-on-iran-20260228-p5o6bm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Striking Iran and selling an unpopular war to America

Snippet: Starmer is in zugzwang. Mandelson arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Read full article: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-duran/episodes/Striking-Iran-and-selling-an-unpopular-war-to-America-e3fnqtp

[2026-02-28 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Protestas en universidades iraníes continúan, y crece la tensión ante amenaza militar de EEUU

Snippet: La imagen, tomada de un video que circula por redes sociales, muestra a manifestantes bailando y aplaudiendo alrededor de una hoguera durante una protesta en las calles de Teherán, Irán, el 9 de enero de 2026, a pesar de la intensa represión gubernamental. (UGC vía AP, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-campus-protestas-represion-d5a12364473f5915170e218b1c6a4cf7