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Smoke plumes rise following Israeli bombardment on southern Lebanon near the border with northern Israel. AFP/Jalaa Marey

New Israel, Iran attacks reported across region

01 March 2026

Thousands gathered to mourn the death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, shown here, and in other cities including Shiraz and Yazd

Iran vows revenge for slain supreme leader despite Trump threat

01 March 2026

February 28, 2026 in Tehran, Iran - Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images

Explosions shake UAE city

01 March 2026

This combination of video grabs taken from UGC images posted on social media and verified by AFPTV teams show a repoted explosion in Tehran amid strikes by the United States and Israel

Latest developments in Iran: US and Israeli strikes, death of Khamenei

01 March 2026

Explosions from projectile interceptions by Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system are pictured over Tel Aviv. AFP/Jack Guez

President Ramaphosa calls for dialogue as Middle East tensions escalate

28 February 2026

Cape Town International Airport. Brusini Aurélien/hemis.fr/Hemis via AFP

SA flights disrupted as Dubai airport shuts down after Iran strikes

28 February 2026