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Drone fragments caused limited damage, fire at Ras Tanura oil refinery, Saudi Arabia says
02.03.2026

Drone fragments caused limited damage, fire at Ras Tanura oil refinery, Saudi Arabia says

Energy Ministry says fire quickly contained after interception of two drones; no injuries reported and oil supplies unaffected

Iran ends recovery operation at school struck in US-Israeli attack, death toll stands at 165
02.03.2026

Iran ends recovery operation at school struck in US-Israeli attack, death toll stands at 165

Shajareh Tayabeh School struck on Saturday when US, Israel launched attacks on Iran

Over 2,000 sites targeted in Iran in joint Israel-US operation: Report
02.03.2026

Over 2,000 sites targeted in Iran in joint Israel-US operation: Report

Israeli military says more than 700 sorties conducted since launch of campaign Saturday, according to Wall Street Journal

Israel mobilizes 100,000 reservists as it signals broader offensive beyond Iran
02.03.2026

Israel mobilizes 100,000 reservists as it signals broader offensive beyond Iran

Israeli military ramps up preparations as it continues offensive against Iran and Lebanon

Death toll from US-Israeli strikes on Iran rises to 555: Iranian Red Crescent
02.03.2026

Death toll from US-Israeli strikes on Iran rises to 555: Iranian Red Crescent

Joint Israeli-US attacks targeted 131 residential areas across Iran, Iranian Red Crescent says