Overview of key events from the past 10 hours according to CNN, BBC, Bloomberg, NBC, Al Jazeera and other world media.
Military situation (Day 5 of Operation Epic Fury)
Israel dropped more than 1,200 bombs in a single day on targets in 24 of Iran's 31 provinces. In Tehran, the presidential palace, the state broadcaster IRIB complex, and Golestan Palace, a UNESCO heritage site, were hit. Al Jazeera ↗
Marco Rubio, head of American diplomacy, said: The hardest strikes are yet to come. You will see a change when the two most powerful air forces in the world take apart this terrorist regime. Trump estimates the war will last 4-5 weeks, perhaps longer. CNBC ↗
Iran's retaliatory strikes (night of March 3-4)
Since the start of the conflict, Iran has launched more than 500 ballistic missiles and 2,000 drones. Overnight it struck the American consulate in Dubai and the port of Fujairah in the UAE. The Assembly of Experts building in Qom was hit. Al Jazeera ↗
Missiles were also directed at Israel, with the IDF reporting successful interceptions and sirens in southern Israel. Kuwait intercepted several missiles, with debris falling on a residential building. NBC News ↗
Casualties as of the morning of March 4: USA 6 soldiers killed, 18 wounded. Iran 787+ killed, including 165 at a girls' school. Lebanon 50+ killed, 335+ wounded. Israel 10-11 killed. CNN ↗
Cyprus and the United Kingdom
RAF Akrotiri, the British base in Cyprus, was struck by an Iranian Shahed drone. The first attack since 1986, with no casualties. Two further drones were intercepted, and Paphos Airport was evacuated. TIME ↗
The UK deployed HMS Dragon and Wildcat helicopters armed with Martlet missiles. Greece sent 2 frigates and 4 F-16 Viper fighter jets to Cyprus. France is sending anti-missile systems. Defense News ↗
Prime Minister Starmer said the UK is not at war and that American bases on British territory may only be used for defense. UK security threat level is at substantial, with an increase being considered. GOV.UK ↗
Economic impact
The Strait of Hormuz is nearly blockaded: only 5 tankers per day compared to the usual 60. Brent oil at 81 dollars per barrel, up 13% over 3 days. Analysts warn of the 100-dollar threshold. Bloomberg ↗
Dow Jones -404 points. 1,900 flights cancelled in the Middle East, a million passengers stranded. Trump offered insurance for ships in the Persian Gulf and a US Navy escort. CBS News ↗
Nuclear safety
Satellite images confirmed significant damage to the Natanz facility in Isfahan. IAEA chief Grossi warns of growing nuclear safety risk. Netanyahu defends the strikes, saying Iranian bunkers would have become impenetrable within months. UN News ↗
Morning summary: Attack on Iran – night of March 3-4 according to American and British media
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