This Wednesday, explosions were heard in the capital of Iran, as its war with the United States and Israel entered its fifth day after previous bombings on an Iranian nuclear facility and retaliatory attacks by the Islamic Republic throughout the Gulf region.
Explosions in different parts of Tehran occurred at dawn, according to Iranian state television, while the Israeli army indicated that its anti-aircraft defenses had been activated to intercept Iranian missiles, and explosions were heard around Jerusalem.
In the morning, anti-aircraft sirens sounded throughout the island kingdom of Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet, and the Qatari Ministry of Defense stated that Iran launched two ballistic missiles against the country, with one hitting the Qatari base of Al-Udeid, but causing no casualties.
In addition, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards claim to have launched more than 40 missiles against US and Israeli targets. They also stated in a release this Wednesday that they have "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz, a key point for global oil trade at the entrance to the Persian Gulf.
Albares confirms two ongoing evacuations, one "difficult and delicate" and another with an Air Force plane
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense of Spain are working together to continue advancing in the repatriation of the 30,000 Spaniards who have been trapped in the Middle East due to the crossfire between the United States, Israel, and Iran. If yesterday the first 175 Spaniards arrived on a commercial flight, today the Government has managed to organize three more exit routes.
On one hand, consular services are coordinating the boarding of national citizens on other airline flights in countries where airspace is already open. Additionally, a "delicate" operation is being carried out by land in one country. The information was revealed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, on the Hora de la 1 program on Televisión Española. Along with this operation, which for security reasons has not been disclosed in which country it is, an Air Force plane, an A330, is already heading towards the area.
The aircraft took off this morning from Son San Joan and is en route to the Gulf, as reported by Marina Pina.
Greek Fighters Intercept Suspicious Object Near Cyprus Airspace
Greek F-16 fighters took off on Wednesday from an airbase in Cyprus to intercept a suspicious object detected near the island's airspace, as reported by two security sources to Reuters.
Qatar Claims to Have Arrested 10 Guards Revolutionary Agents on Its Territory
Qatar announced on Tuesday the arrest of at least ten people "suspected" of belonging to two "cells" of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard operating on its territory to carry out espionage and sabotage activities.
According to the Qatari official agency QNA, "precise monitoring and tracking operations resulted in the capture" of these individuals, "seven of whom were tasked with espionage missions and intelligence gathering on essential or military infrastructures of the nation."
The rest of the detainees "were assigned to carry out sabotage tasks and were trained in the use of drones." Authorities, according to the agency, found in possession of these individuals "locations and coordinates of sensitive facilities and complexes," as well as communication instruments and technological equipment.
Four of the Six US Soldiers Killed in the Middle East Identified
Four of the six US soldiers who have died since the start of the war in the Middle East have been identified, the US Department of Defense announced on Tuesday, specifying that they died on the first day of the Israeli-US offensive.
"Captain Cody Khork, 35; Sergeant Noah Tietjens, 42; Sergeant Nicole Amor, 39; and Sergeant Declan Coady, 20, died on March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, during a drone attack," it stated.
All were reservists deployed in Kuwait. They were assigned to the 103rd Support Command, based in Des Moines, Iowa, as specified in the Pentagon's statement.
Iran will not negotiate with the US and is prepared to "continue the war," according to an advisor to the late leader Jamenei.
A CIA Base in Saudi Arabia Hit by Iranian Drone Attack
The drone attacks carried out by Iran in Saudi Arabia on Monday hit the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) base in Riyadh, according to The Washington Post.
In a report, the US media indicated that anonymous sources familiar with the extent of the attack stated that the CIA headquarters was hit without any of its members stationed in the Saudi kingdom being injured. An internal alert from the State Department, obtained by the newspaper, indicated that the drone attack collapsed part of the Embassy's roof and filled the interior with smoke.
The notice indicated that the embassy suffered structural damage and that the staff remains sheltered on-site. Several former CIA agents consulted by local media stated that although the destruction of their base could be considered a "disruption," there are alternatives to remain operational.
US Orders Non-Essential Personnel to Leave Pakistan Amid Conflict with Iran
The United States has ordered non-essential government employees and their families to leave their consulates in Lahore and Karachi, the two main cities in Pakistan, due to security risks arising from the escalation of hostilities between Washington and Tehran, official sources reported on Wednesday.
This order comes amid growing regional tension following the outbreak of fighting between the United States and Iran on February 28, which, according to Washington, has generated a constant threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran, as well as disruptions in commercial flights. The escalation sparked protests in Pakistan against US and Israeli attacks in Iran, which over the weekend left at least 24 dead and more than a hundred injured.
Iranian Navy Ship Sinks off Sri Lanka
An Iranian warship sank near the territorial waters of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, where 30 injured sailors had to be rescued, announced the island's Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath.
The minister made the announcement in Parliament and did not specify the cause of the sinking of the Iranian frigate, Iris Dena. On board were 180 crew members, when the ship issued a distress signal.
An opposition lawmaker asked if the ship had been bombed, within the framework of the Israeli-US campaign against Iran, but for now, the government has not clarified.