As Iran retaliates, largest US military base in Middle East hit by ballistic missile, Qatar says

No one was injured, according to the Qatari Ministry of Defense.

ByJon Haworth, Jack Moore, Nadine El-Bawab, David Brennan, Kevin Shalvey, Meredith Deliso, and Leah Sarnoff
Last Updated: March 3, 2026, 10:02 PM EST

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Saturday, with daytime strikes in the joint U.S.-Israel attack targeting military and government sites, officials said.

On Sunday, Iranian state television confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was among those killed by airstrikes in Tehran on Saturday.

Iran is responding to the U.S.-Israeli operation with missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, regional U.S. bases and Gulf nations. American diplomatic facilities have also been attacked.

In Lebanon, Israel is intensifying its long-running strike campaign against the Iranian-aligned Hezbollah militia.

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Feb 28, 2026, 2:36 PM EST

Americans abroad urged to exercise caution, follow government guidance

U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs is urging Americans around the world, especially in the Middle East, to "exercise increased caution" and "follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate."

Travelers "may experience travel disruptions due to periodic airspace closures," the department said.

Travelers were also encouraged to join the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) "to receive the latest security alerts and follow the 'U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens' channel on WhatsApp" to receive travel alerts and updates, the department urged.

Feb 28, 2026, 2:28 PM EST

White House arranging House, Senate briefings on Iran strikes: Official

The White House is working to arrange full Senate and House member briefings this week on the Iran strikes, according to an administration official.

-ABC News' Selina Wang

Feb 28, 2026, 2:20 PM EST

Trump spoke with Middle East leaders, NATO, Leavitt says

President Donald Trump spoke with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a post on X on Saturday.

She did not offer any details on what was discussed.

Feb 28, 2026, 1:55 PM EST

Qatar says 8 injured as 44 missiles, 8 drones target country

At least eight people were injured after Qatar was targeted by 44 missiles and 8 drones so far during Iranian attacks, a diplomat briefed on the attacks told ABC News.

-ABC News' Dada Jovanovic

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